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People who like the Scarlet Witch in the MCU gotta explain it to me, because she has no personality and she does nothing.
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Jakyl25 posted...

Honestly its pretty impressive to pretend to tie your shoes in such a way that you know theyll keep coming untied

Alexa top tier worker

Steve Austin
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$357.1 million is the official number.

46th all time domestically!

193rd all time adjusted for inflation!

17th all time worldwide!
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Lopen posted...

Belle probably could beat Noctis and Kuja in a GameFAQs character battle

For sure.
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Lopen posted...

Yea Belle is kinda pointless as a character. Hard to imagine what a Belle fan finds there other than "I really like Beauty and the Beast and vote her as a proxy for the movie"

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PrivateBiscuit1 posted...

https://twitter.com/WWEGraves/status/1122690140743323653?s=19

First reply says it all.

It was "Sir, this is a Wendy's" for me.
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Just pinging @PrivateBiscuit1 and @ScareChan as the remaining part of the group who might not have seen the Discord server.
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New sequel to London is Falling:

Avatar is Falling.
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I'm just imagining Pennyworth is a prequel to Kingsmen.
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How do I post "I don't give a fuck about these winners?"
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Starfox and I were chatting stats earlier:

If it trends with the best holds of Marvel, it will land around 923 million dollars, or just shy of the domestic record.

If it trends with the average, expect 850m.

It's currently #202 all-time adjusted for inflation, and that's after three days.

It's currently #102 all-time worldwide.

It's currently #50 all-time domestically. It's also #9 in the MCU right now.
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$350 million dollar opening weekend confirmed.
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All right, so in order to get all of the campaign information in one place, I've created a Discord server specifically for all of us to use. I think it would be of great help for everyone, from character creation into the campaign itself. Since we'll use Discord to host DCURPG itself, it seemed like the right move.

Here's a link to the server:
https://discord.gg/VzyUb6G

In other news, Han was considering staying on Fridays I think. We can discuss all of this in more detail on the server itself of course. In fact, I imagine it will be easier.
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LiquidOshawott posted...

Torn between a Tigger run and a full year of villains run with some of my favorite villains, Chernabog Mali and Hades would be there... maybe Hook and Ratigan too...

Oh I actually think I like Frollo too so thats the sinister six if I roll with it.

Go in on Chernabog with Snake and me. It would be the most top priority support he ever get!

Also, I might be down to get more into villains. I could forgo my other priorities for them.
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v_charon posted...

1. Norrington (Not that he'll probably be my #1, but he will definitely occupy a higher spot in my voting next year. This only happens if scarlet/Wickle/Comm or other people that like him are interested though).

I would be interested in this. It wouldn't be my first priority, but I could make him #2.

My priorities:

1. Chernabog run
2. Norrington
3. Protect Tamina
4. Nominate Bert into the contest.
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By the way, I'm thinking the smart move is to put both Biscuit and Scare on Group 2, that way when Han moves, we have even 5s.
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IfGodCouldDie posted...

What can I @ you with on discord?

If you need the Board 8 Discord, it's actually linked on the front page. I'm @scarletspeed7 #1942 if you want to DM me.
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So I've had convos with Ermine, War, and now hombad. I'm on Discord and you can hit me up at any point with questions about character creation. I'll also walk you through it if you're new to it and need ANY help. If I happen to not be around or free, I'll answer you on questions as soon as I see them.

I want to recommend that if you're considering Invisibility or Shapechanging, steer yourself away from those.
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Sure. Better to hash it out now if we want to change than wait and see if it won't work.
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Zigzagoon posted...

I agree that a shared universe IS more fun and honestly the only real issue I have with is the merged group aspect of it. I'm just having a difficult time imagining a scenario where all 8 of us are in a call for 4 hours doing a part of the campaign and it not turning into a mess and ultimately being boring for most of the people.

Maybe it if only happened once or twice at some really big moment but I think if it was any more than that, people will feel like their involvement and participation will mean very little.

The story will call for it at most three times, going through it.
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What I most want is an awesome experience for everyone, Ermy. I think I can give that to all of you, regardless of which path we choose.
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I actually think that the shared universe is the most fun and here's why: Gotham is a big place. Insanely huge. And when the two groups are in the thick of it, I think they won't notice that they are missing things.

When you play D&D campaigns, time passes. The world changes around the players. The idea of playing an RPG is that you are a small piece in a grander world. If every decision falls to you, those decisions lose impact.

The concept of two groups I think creates two things: a larger community to share the burden of decisions is the first. Instead of being relegated to four minds, you can argue passionately with 8. And for every mistake YOU make, someone is out there making one of their own. You might find more excitement in a world where you can solve the problems of not just Gotham, but another group.

I will say this. Since I came up with the two party system, I am already scripting some new scenarios and concepts. I'm kind of doubling the content. So actually, you won't miss content. You're just getting different content. And the stories and beats one group gets will be different than the other at times.

If you really want to be a part of both groups, I guess theoretically you could too!

Maybe I'm getting too into this idea, but if other people agree, simply switching Han is not going to be killer to your enjoyment. Is it artificial? A little. I would cut the merged session and flip his group, and I don't think it will take more than one session for the groups to adjust.

But if we go with the shared idea, you'll have a greater world to play with. You'll have opportunity to share with the other group between sessions and build in the foundation of what happens in Gotham. The chemistry and dynamics of the group's might even come at odds, and that could create a really exciting piece that propels the story outside of the sessions and creates something utterly real for both groups.

At least that's my argument for shared. The argument for separate is simpler: it's easier, and you won't notice the flip.
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If the issue is playing together, Han can just flip and otherwise the groups would be completely separate.
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"It is too easy being monsters. Let us try to be human." ~Victor Frankenstein, Penny Dreadful

What are your issues? It might help determine which way we go.
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On discord? that's what I meant by text, sorry.
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"It is too easy being monsters. Let us try to be human." ~Victor Frankenstein, Penny Dreadful

HanOfTheNekos posted...

We're gonna have so many people.

Hopefully our powers and archetypes dont overlap too much

I will post this now; get with me early on the Board 8 Discord either through voice or text and I'll start helping you out on character creation or how to implement some DC into your backstory.

War and Ermine have already laid out characters for me, and they don't overlap even though they will use the same power technically!
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PrivateBiscuit1 posted...

Also, are we using any tabletop simulator programs for this too?

Working this out over the week. I have materials, but I'm not sure where to implement them. Will answer shortly.
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Also, in my mind, there are a couple opportunities in the campaign for merged weeks, but for now just plan on the one.
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PrivateBiscuit1 posted...

I should be able to swing either of those days. How long will it go at night? 10+ PM EST is probably better for me but I can make 9 work.

I'll leave it up to the individual groups, but Friday is better for me for a late start. So if you want to go late, pick Friday.

IfGodCouldDie posted...

Also are we doing this over voice?

Yes. We'll use Discord for voice chat. I might even go with webcam for myself. Deciding still.
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157 million, and a worldwide total of 650 million right now. Avatar might actually be in trouble!

With a consistent Marvel comics trend, Avengers could likely take in 340 million on opening weekend. For comparison, that's more than Iron Man 1's entire run. The question is, really, just how far past 300 this thing reaches, not whether it does or not.
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I've been brainstorming an idea of having a shared thread on Board 8 that would allow the groups to chat after or between sessions, and/or share information also.
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I've got a busy day today (going to see Hamilton!), but here's where I'm sitting right now:

I have enough people for two full-fledged groups at this point. I have absolutely no problem having people switch after a merged week if it's necessary for their schedule, but going forward, do people want both groups playing in the same continuity, or do people want to experience all of the content? Right now here are the people I have down as interested for the first schedule:

Monday
Hombad
War
Johnbobb
Inviso

Friday
Ermine
Wickle
Han
IGCD

I also noted the following people were interested: @ScareChan, @PrivateBiscuit1 .

If people want to give some feedback to me, that will help me determine how I proceed with the entire idea. If both Scare and Biscuit wanted to pick opposite days, that would likely work perfectly. If Han and someone else wanted to flip groups after the merged week, that would also work perfectly in terms of numbers.

After we determine that, the biggest question really will be whether both groups want to work independently of each other but in the same Gotham City, or if both groups would like to play completely separately. The upside to the togetherness is that the campaign won't drag out as long; you could also in theory float between groups if you needed to miss a week here or there, or if schedules were changing. The downside is that you would ALL miss some of the content.

I'll try to check my phone from time to time today and respond to posts, but I wanted to throw this out there as an option given that we've now got a possible group of 10.

ScareChan posted...

do you need another person

and how good is this for a newbie? I played a star wars d&d style game but that was back in middle school so like... 20 years ago yeesh

My first group had a person who had never played an RPG before, and he said he had an absolute blast. Of course, he moved after we finished the first campaign, but he always talks about the campaign when we talked. There really isn't even much of a learning curve to it.
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Marvel yes, Star Wars no.

Only because Big Hero 6 is already in.
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HanOfTheNekos posted...

Yeah but I'd want dibs on a Monday spot :P

I can do that!

If I get 8 people total (or more), it would be one merged week, and then we flip you from Fridays to Mondays.
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Honestly, if enough people show up, I can start Mondays and Fridays, merge the groups for a couple weeks, and then split them with new people again for permanent weeks.
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HanOfTheNekos posted...

everyone's already go for mondays

Like I said, if it works out better, I'll just join in late

No, it's really no problem!
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Depending on the group's preferences, between 9-10 EST.
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hombad46 posted...

Oh, well I guess I'll Monday then. I'm fine with either

Monday is helpful since I adjusted those first weeks for IGCD on Fridays. Thanks!
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Zigzagoon posted...

Also I think you are looking at April again Scarlet

Thanks, fixed.

Also keep in mind that one Friday slot needs to go to Han.
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So here's the plan - I'm going to host two groups of 3-4 players between a Monday night and Friday night group. This means someone like @Johnbobb can also join in on one of those days.

The groups will eventually merge with the first Monday of June.

If you want to know which group better fits you, Group 1 will meet on Mondays in May: the 13th, the 20th and the 27th. Group 2 will meet on these Fridays: the 10th and 24th and 31st. I'm arranging the Fridays so IGCD can make all the Friday ones and therefore not miss a session.

They'll come together on the 3rd of June and then from there it will be Mondays going forward (at least for a while). At that point, we'll see if everyone wants to stick around. I'm capping this at a max of 4 per group, so this could mean that 2 more people could join up.

First come first served on the slots. If you can do both, pick one now; we can adjust it later if someone is locked out of the day they need.
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I'm so glad there's another product coming.
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HanOfTheNekos posted...

I also wouldn't mind a mini group. I might also be able to come in a little sooner

What I could do is split the group in two, and that might even allow an extra player or two to sit in because you never know if everyone will want to participate. I could run a Monday and a Friday in that instance!
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HanOfTheNekos posted...

I dont mind entering the campaign late.

If that's the case, then I think Monday is the best option.
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Hmm, this complicates things. We could maybe do a couple sessions it sounds like on Mondays in May, but it would mean Han was out. Or we could do Friday's but War is out. But Monday's are good post-May for everyone. I'm tempted to do some sort of mini groups right now, let me puzzle some more.
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I thought I was grabbing Friday's. 10th, 17th, 24th.
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I'm pretty tight with time normally.
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Okay, just wanted to clarify in case you were suggesting a different time. Ignore me!
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Assuming that's 10:30 EST in your timezone?
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"It is too easy being monsters. Let us try to be human." ~Victor Frankenstein, Penny Dreadful

So the thing is, if we ran a couple Fridays, it would have to start at 10:30 EST. Is that doable for anyone?
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