Board 8 > Ermine Ranks His Top 52 Characters in Scarlet's DC TTRPG

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#8: Artemis-2

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So... there's a bit to explain here...

On our first mission out in Space we went to Hardcore Station which is sort of like a galactic truck stop. All sorts of different beings and sorts around and lots of things to do. We went there to help try and solve a murder mystery!

All wrapped up in this murder mystery though was this cloning business that was going on and during our multiple session time spent there, they were able to steal bits of the party's DNA and what not to make clones of our characters. During the last two sessions, we finally saw this come to fruition when we were pitted up against a bunch of our own clones. It was utter chaos after a few minutes, but the first bit was against a bunch of Data 7 clones. Our party managed to take out all but one, who had swallowed the original Data 7 down after a failed attempt at trying to charm his own clone. Data 7 simply grew in size to clog up his throat though and he specifically made sure to just make this one fall unconscious instead of outright killing the clones, like the other RUTHLESS party members did :weary:

We didn't have time to stick around though and soon found ourselves midst the chaos of thousands and thousands of clones.

After all was said and done, all of the clones were being eradicated and Data 7 made a plea to have the one clone spared of himself, the one he had left alive.

And that would be Artemis-2! He was called Artemis 2 because he was the second Data 7 clone to take an action when we got into a fight with them.

The clone was spared, but had instantly run off into hiding before we got a chance to seek him out... and so there would need to be a return mission to Hardcore...

And so the return mission happened! We went back to Hardcore and sought out Artemis-2, who was in the sewers chasing around the tiny Glitch. "Glitch Glitch!"

The whole Artemis-2 session was chasing him around and trying to get him to stop being a bad dog. We would eventually do so and after finally getting to share some words, we got Artemis-2 a job with the police force in Hardcore. Data 7 really wanted Artemis-2 to come back to Oa with him, wanting to go on adventures with basically someone he considered his brother, something he's never really had before. Artemis-2 wants to live his own life though and... though it was a tough pill to swallow, Data 7 decided to let Artemis-2 stay there on Hardcore to make his own path.

This wouldn't be the end though. Data 7 and Artemis-2 have a little bottle with paper thing that they can send back and forth to each other, to chat and talk about all the different adventures they've been having. The back and forth they have is great. They often just send pages with paw prints to each other, or go on and on about how stinky Rosetta is.

I think the chemistry between the two is fantastic. They are very competitive and always try and one up each other, but there's always one thing that they can agree on. And that's that Rosetta is stinky, and that one better cover one's nose when around such a fiend.

"Stinky Rosetta!"

Data 7 has always been searching for any family that he might have, any possible siblings... or perhaps his actual dad that may or may not exist, so finding a brother out in Space has been quite the joy for him. Even though it's technically himself, Artemis-2 has already differentiated enough from Data 7 so that Artemis-2 really does feel like a younger brother rather than a clone.

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Hint for #7:

This character is surprisingly highly ranked! Who could it be?

At this point, I don't know who could be left to be ranked highly that hasn't been guessed, but I'll go with HASSAN THE MUMMY because that would be just about the biggest possible surprise.

I thought Artemis-2 was the only one who had a chance to unseat the Big Three (which is Chimp, Rex, Patch, in my estimation)! He's #1 Dog!

I like Artemis-2 a LOT, I need more of him so he can go up up in the rankings.

Starsa

I hope Artemis 2 eventually decides to change his name to "Data".

Clones! Does Artemis-2 have the same powers as Data 7?

He does!

Zigzagoon posted...

This character is surprisingly highly ranked! Who could it be?

Romalthi the Shaper?!??!?

#7: Brother Eye

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I really wish I could have been there for the first session where Brother Eye was introduced. I've been really intrigued by this character from the Get-Go. Robots/AI have always been really interesting to me, after animal characters, and doubly so if they are important and relevant to the plot/story of things.

In short, we're "working" with Brother Eye to eventually take down Mother Miracle. We have similar goals in wanting to take down Darkseid but we're not really quite sure what Brother Eye's end game is. Uneasy allies is probably our relationship at the moment. He also can't quite give us that much in assistance as he doesn't want to be found out by Mother Miracle.

Early on when Brother Eye was introduced, Waller wanted us to bring in different personalities and such to use on Brother Eye whenever he showed up. If he's an AI, perhaps he can be taught and bit swayed slightly more to our side of things. Be more flexible. That sort of thing. This was back when Data 7 was mostly still moody and didn't really dip back into Artemis yet. I think over the course of the last year or so, since he's been opening up more, Artemis + Brother Eye could be a really fun combo.

I'm a bit frustrated in myself because the first few times that Data 7 was around for a Brother Eye interaction (he's usually in an OMAC of sorts, or around OMACs), I was always too passive or didn't really get to take the lead as I may have wanted and thus haven't really been able to build a relationship worth noting in the slightest. I struggle with anxiety greatly so in moments like these where I want to step up, or need to step up, I often let my character down.

Either way, Brother Eye is a fascinating character to me and I'm always super excited when he shows up. I'm not surprised that not a single person guessed him to be on my list, but he's always done well on the gauntlets I run, but perhaps he's been a bit forgotten about since we haven't had too many meaningful interactions with him over the last year.

Like I mentioned before, I think he has a super important connection to the OMAC / Mother Miracle / Simon Hurt plotline and I'm really excited to see where that goes, how it turns out, and what kind of effect we can have on it. I think our interactions with Brother Eye and how we work with him will have a huge effect on how it all plays out as well.

Hint for #6:

Like Brother Eye, not one person guessed this character to be in my top 20.

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Jeez, another not in the top 20? I mean, I don't think Starsa will rate at all, but I'm blanking on what could possibly be #6 that hasn't been mentioned. Maybe a human without a lot of interaction yet? Someone like Jagger?

scarletspeed7 posted...

Jeez, another not in the top 20? I mean, I don't think Starsa will rate at all, but I'm blanking on what could possibly be #6 that hasn't been mentioned. Maybe a human without a lot of interaction yet? Someone like Jagger?

Ermine has said in the past he likes Ilsa!

Realistically, maybe Vostok?

Mantlefeeder

#6: Perdoo

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I'm a bit surprised that no one guessed Perdoo when I've been trying to seek him out as much as possible since his introduction in Spirit's scene.

This Lantern is a CHARACTER. Perdoo is insanely paranoid, and that's using the word to it's proper meaning. He's insane.

For several years, Perdoo HAD been a Lantern and had gone to Oa and done all the cool things that Lanterns do... and when he returned to his home planet is when Hal Jordan did THE THING... so Perdoo had arrived home only for him not to have his powers any more.

No one would believe him on his planet though and soon he'd be thrown into asylum.

:(

I know we heard of the tragedies on Ysmault of the Red Lanterns and what they've all had to go through and what they want to do, what they want for revenge, but Perdoo's story just sounds the most tragic of all of them, at least to me. We can see in the flesh what the actions of Hal Jordan had on this being and the results of someone being stripped of incredible powers, likely spending day after day trying to convince people that he wasn't lying.

I want to dig into that. Data 7 wants to dig into that. He wants to help Perdoo.

Perdoo HAS his powers back, but clearly he's still insanely paranoid about everything and definitely seems like an outcast among most of the other Lanterns, most giving him wide berth if they can, as to not be subject to his ranting and raving about nonsense.

Thankfully, I absolutely love his ranting and raving. Perdoo is an incredibly charming character to me and I love his interactions with Data 7 and others. It's top tier comedy for me.

But on the flip side I really do wanna get to know him more, which is a challenge, considering he thinks we are all spies sent from... wherever. The key point though is that he doesn't trust anyone, and Data 7 wants to be someone who he can trust, a friend.

He also has a super good reaction face. It's posted a lot in our discord.

But yeah, Perdoo is really cool. I'm excited to continue meeting with him and hope I can make some progress into his crazed mind.

Hint for #5:

This character was present in Campaign 1. (Hints now likely refer to most of the characters left SORRY NOT SORRY)

I thought he hadn't debuted when you made your list, honestly.

Brutale!

Also, Perdoo and Rees-Van, rivalry of the ages.

SHH

Brutale

#5: Brutale

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And the last humie finally goes down on my list. I will admit that a lot of Brutale's strength DOES carry over from C1 but what we've gotten from in in C2 has been great as well, we shouldn't take away from that!

Back in C1, Brutale almost became sort of like Artemis' first father figure. Definitely not a GOOD one, but one that he quickly attached to in the glorious "Drunk Demon God Chat" session. The Demon God territory was one that we were all very cautious about and we were definitely on our toes when we first entered. So it was really relieving that when we got there, we got to just enjoy drinks and chat with Azrael's right hand men. Brutale was one of those, and Artemis was drawn in by his violent way of life, coupled along with his more carefree attitude and joyous greetings towards him.

Brutale quickly gave the nickname "Loco" to Artemis because really, Artemis is definitely a bit loco. They would go on several missions together and Brutale would teach Artemis the way of torture but also teach him about honor at the same time. I thought it was a really neat and fun way for Artemis to dip his paws into the realm of villainy but it soon turned into more that Artemis was seeing him more as a father figure, someone who he could learn from, despite the warnings and trepidations of the party and his other close friends.

It's probably a very good thing that Artemis had started talking to Rex not too soon after getting in good with Brutale. Artemis needed the more... positive influence on his life, to keep him from dipping too far into the "evil" side of things.

Scar would often talk about how different Brutale was the first time campaign 1 was run due to the decisions that that party had made and it was always great hearing what sorts of things were different and how different the character had turned out due to the choices that they had made. I was HOPING that Brutale could have been one of the main leaders in the territory hunt, but it was just wasn't quite in the cards. Perhaps it was for the best anyways.

Either way, Artemis and Brutale left on good terms. Brutale was even on Artemis' final mission in Gotham... but he got put to sleep pretty early on in it, but that's okay, I still had Bock, Patch, Isis and over fifty cats to help out.

Fastforward to C2 where we meet Brutale on the Convoy! Brutale is Bane's biggest fan and follower after all and since the Convoy storyline was dipping into Bane territory, it was only a matter of time before our wonderful friend showed up again. I talked about how Richard made the Convoy a good time, but Brutale also played a good part in enhancing those sessions as well! Data 7 couldn't have been happier to be fighting equated and OMACS along side his first father, Brutale.

I think they have pretty great chemistry and their reunion was one of the first times that Data 7 started to open up again as well, when they came across Brutale. He wouldn't have wanted to see his pup acting all moody and serious all the time. That ain't Loco.

Eventually after the Convoy would wrap up, Brutale would come back with us to Z'onn Z'orr where Data 7 would have Brutale assigned as head interrogator. I think most people wouldn't have Brutale guessed in my top 5 due to the fact that I haven't had that many interactions with him after bringing him to Z'onn Z'orr, but that doesn't mean I don't still really appreciate the character and enjoy seeing him! I just struggle to think of exactly what we'll chat about if I want to have Data 7 go to him. Either way, I do enjoy seeing Minerva chat it up with our resident interrogator... maybe I can go back to trying to figure out how to get him to be a part of the Secret Six instead >=)

Hint for #4:

This character is bigger than a rat.

Zigzagoon posted...

Brutale was even on Artemis' final mission in Gotham... but he got put to sleep pretty early on in it, but that's okay, I still had Bock, Patch, Isis and over fifty cats to help out.

Brutale going through Gotham with an army of animals is a very amusing visual for me.

4. Morro
3. Rex
2. Chimp
1. Patch

I think Chimp might fall here.

#4: Detective Chimp (Bobo)

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Chimp has been around since the first couple weeks of the Campaign and has always been a standout for me. He'll probably always be top 5, or at least, for certain, a top 10er.

Detective Chimp is the voice of Oblivion, despite not having any magic himself and I think that he's the perfect fit for it. He's logical and insanely smart. Two things you want out of someone in that role.

Much like Data 7, Chimp has an dislike for humies... though, perhaps it's a bit more than that. Data 7's is more just a mild dislike some of the time.

One of the reasons that this is important is that it's allowed Data 7 and Chimp to bond more than some of the other characters. Data 7 calls Chimp his Uncle now... despite him not wanting that to be heard in public.

Chimp's role in Campaign 1 was... minimal at best, he came in and solved a riddle one time, and then was summoned once more by Artemis as he thanked him for the help, but his role here in Campaign 2 has been huge and I've really appreciated that.

Honestly, one of the biggest plusses for Chimp is that he's come out on a few missions with us, Data 7 usually carrying him on his back, or one time Data 7 sneaking under or on the brim of Chimp's hat. These outings have majorly contributed to his high placement because it's great to see him in action and his reactions to the world around him, and how it differs from just a regular ol humie. Another plus of this is that I'm usually always just a bit more comfortable when I've got a close NPC to bounce off of and Chimp has filled that role a couple times. We had Patch a couple times in Campaign 1 where Artemis brought him along and I always super loved those sessions. Similarly to that, I've always enjoyed the missions that Chimp has been on due to his inclusion. I really hope to have other NPCs that Data 7 jives with join us on more missions, they are always such a pleasure.

Chimp isn't always the easiest to chat to though. He's grumpy... ALL the time, AND he makes you think. If you've got a puzzle to solve or a question to crack, he'll help you, sure, but he'll make you work for it. You've gotta bring your thinking cap to the table when you sit down at Chimp's booth, and while that's not a bad thing, it's definitely a requirement at times.

Chimp and Data 7 have one of my more favorite relationships because right away upon the start of Campaign 2, Chimp realized that Data 7 was different from the pup he met in Campaign 1. This topic was always danced around but sometimes touched upon, but I think part of the reason that Chimp didn't delve too much into it is because he truly enjoys Data 7 AS Data 7 more. This persona that he's created, it's more driven, more focused on getting the job done. While Data 7 isn't really this dog at heart, it's something that Chimp valued and enjoyed getting along with.

Data 7 acts more like Artemis day after day and I feel that Chimp's one of the few that a bit saddened by this change. He wants to bring the Data 7 out of him and I think there's definitely something to be said about that. Perhaps it's just Chimp wanting Data 7 to grow up and become this tough dog that also has intelligent chats with him. Either way though, it's an interesting dynamic that I enjoy because I love the struggle that Data 7 / Artemis goes through on who he should be, and seeing someone else take up a clear side, whether it's right or wrong, definitely helps in digging more into that aspect of him.

That's not to say that Chimp is all about being serious all the time, there's been a few tender moments where he's shown quite a bit of affection towards Data 7, especially so after being marked by the Spectre, and perhaps due to their bond, it's helped Chimp to open up just a little bit more. He still has his secrets and things he doesn't want to talk about, of course, but I'd like to think that Data 7 has helped to develop his character just a little bit over the last couple years.

We need Chimp on more missions! (Or other NPCs I enjoy ;) )

Hint for #3:

This character is male and is also not a human.

Patroklos

Demon of the poster

Morro

Something I have wondered about before this.

Why does Chimp hang out in the Oblivion bar when he isn't magical? That write-up makes it sound like Spectre is targeting him but why would Spectre care about Detective Chimp? Has he wronged someone so egregiously that the Spirit of Vengeance is after him?

Maniac64 posted...

Something I have wondered about before this.

Why does Chimp hang out in the Oblivion bar when he isn't magical? That write-up makes it sound like Spectre is targeting him but why would Spectre care about Detective Chimp? Has he wronged someone so egregiously that the Spirit of Vengeance is after him?

He just lives there, and is the leader of the Shadowpact. He frequently leaves to join us on missions or come to debriefings.

Just like Nightmaster can leave without his sword, or Ragman without his suit.

He also just prefers the environment in Oblivion more. He can smoke and drink in peace.

Ah got it. Thanks!

Oblivion seems like a nice place to chill.

#3: Rex the Wonder Dog

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Pappa!

Rex has been such a joy for me since his introduction in Campaign 1. I had never imagined that he would turn into what he did when I made up my list of animal characters that I wanted to try summoning though turning out how it did was a bit on the nose. White pup with no family sees older responsible dog... Father figure get!

As I mentioned in Brutale's segment, I think the timing of Rex's appearances were very crucial in helping shape Artemis into who he is today. If he had just stuck with Brutale, I definitely think we'd be more down the Badder Dog track.

Scar has mentioned this before, but he plays Rex sorta like Captain America and I totally see it and am all there for it. So that's probably the best way to describe him and also the fact that he's a doctor dog.

The first few scenes where Artemis would summon Rex would always have Rex being busy doing doctor stuff and Artemis getting in trouble for summoning him at such a time. Quickly though, he would learn to summon Rex later in the day though it would take Rex a little while to warm up to Artemis. Artemis was very eager to learn and very much respected Rex from the get go, so any lessons that he could get from the old dog, he'd take and try to do right away, such as chewing dental bones to make sure his teeth didn't rot!

Another thing that I enjoyed doing in Campaign 1 with Artemis was having Artemis try and learn more about Rex. We found a library at one point and Artemis would search through all the of the World War II texts to see if there was anything on Rex (as he was in the war), and eventually he would find some pictures and stuff of Rex, which was really cool!

Artemis had planned to go visit Rex as Campaign 1 was wrapping up, but I decided to not have that happen as we fast forwarded to Campaign 2, I thought that the idea of having their first real meeting be during a session would be really neat and that it would also set the course for Data 7 finally being able to open up a bit and let Artemis back in.

Which is basically how it went! I THINK the session where we found Rex protecting DANNY THE EGG at the poisoned fountain was the first time I had Artemis peek through a bit (at least in terms of his youthful voice and mannerisms) and it was a lot of fun dipping back into that, at least for the brief moment. I'd committed to playing Data 7 and all that entailed, but I think I'm a bit better at playing silly and of the moment comedy a little more than serious doggo. Artemis is more comfortable for me and I definitely think that showed in those few moments where I got to shift back into him.

Ever since that session, we've had Rex back in Z'onn Z'orr with us and we've been slowly working towards trying to save his boy Danny, who has been trapped like an eggy boi because of the poisoned fountain. Currently we gotta go some some BETTER Fountain of Youth water to help the lad out.

Rex has been Rex almost the whole time that he's been back. He's been a fantastic support for Spirit in the Med Bay, and I've always enjoyed seeing what he has to say when Spirit does the doctor stuff. I think Spirit and Rex is one of my favorite relationships in the campaign and I'm glad that hombad has let that grow, very good stuff.

Rex and Data 7 has been a bit more complicated. Even though he slipped back into Artemis a bit, it's clear that he's a different dog and Rex has been dealing with that in his own way. He always tries to set him down the right path and give correct advice, but it doesn't click nearly as well as it did back when Artemis was a younger pup. Data 7 is much more stubborn, and despite him very much respecting his Pappa, the lessons are much less easily taught.

Due to absence of the Fountain of Youth, Rex hasn't had a drink from it in quite awhile and it's now starting to catch up with him. He's starting to feel old... thoughts of passing on. He's currently relaxing and resting in the Spring while we try and get it all sorted, to try and get some Fountain of Youth water to him before he really does pass on. Problem is we have like over 100 different places to go to... so that might not happen for... a year or two? >_<

Either way, I love Rex a lot and he's been incredibly influential to Artemis and Data 7. I love his interactions with other characters like Spirit and I hope we can make him feel better soon!

Hint for #2:

This character's name is 5 letters long.

Rex is one of my favorites as well!

I can't imagine Parch not taking the victory here. I'm surprised Morro made top 3!

Mento

#2: Morro

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Look at him! This is new best Lantern, hands down... (we'll see if Dex'Starr, Perdoo or MAYBE Larfleeze?! has anything to say about it later though)

He has a cute outfit and design and I loved him from the moment Rot Lop Fan introduced Data 7 to him.

Morro is the keeper of the Crypts on Oa and this worked well for both Scar and I because I know how much Scar loves going into the lore of characters and stuff. So for their first few meetings, Data 7 would ask Morro about the Crypts while also trying to get to know him better.

Despite Morro being a Green Lantern and thus being of strong will, he's still incredibly nervous and cautious around others, alarmingly so. The whole idea of characters seemingly low of will, but being Lanterns because in comparison to others of their species or sector, they were just that much higher, is pretty interesting to think and talk about. Data 7, being the curious pup that he is, constantly asks these strange beings all about themselves and their homes to learn more.

Morro's backstory is sad times. The Manhunters got out of control, back in the day, and completely annihilated what is now his sector (666). We even recently got to go to Ysmault which was one of the planets that was ravaged by the Manhunters (which I mentioned in my Dex'Starr write up). I think Ysmault and Sector 666 as a whole is currently my top interest in terms of space stuff. Not only does it have the Red Lanterns, it's also Morro's sector. Will there be a time that Data 7 needs to pick sides and it'll completely suck and I won't know what to do? Yes, this is pretty certain. If only the Red Lanterns could get along with the Green... that would be the optimal.

Either way, even though it's only been a few months worth so far, I've GREATLY enjoyed Data 7 and Morro's relationship. Even though Morro is wary, nervous of being so close to others, Data 7 has gotten him to open up slowly and bit by bit, using his tiny size to make it easier for Morro to manage. Even though we're supposed to be keeping a tight lip on most of our trips out in space, for fear of angering the guardians or otherwise, Data 7 ALWAYS tells Morro exactly how their missions go down. He wants someone to trust and for someone to show him that same trust and I think that Morro was a great choice for that.

Morro also has a few pet dratures (little dragon thingies) that are often found flying around the Crypts which are always fun to interact with. Currently one hates Data 7 but the other one likes him a lot! They are seemingly motivated by food. Who wouldn't be?!

Besides Data 7 and Morro's relationship, I appreciate the atmosphere and mood that is set whenever Data 7 heads down to the Crypts to visit, it's such a pleasure to imagine... and hey! I even decided to get a commission of the two meeting at the Crypt!

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Surprisingly, when we were on trial again from the Guardians and they were like hey why'd you visit the Red Lanterns, Morro actually came down himself, IN PERSON, to speak on our behalf. In front of so many people, I was so proud of him :)

And then recently, Data 7 had asked Morro to come down to the Warriors bar to have some snacks and a drink with him! Essentially, Data 7 is just trying to get Morro more comfortable around other beings... but he also just really likes spending time with him, no matter the location. Morro was able to last a good 15 minutes before they decided to head to somewhere more quiet... but progress is progress!

I'm excited to see where Morro and Data 7's relationship goes and also what kinds of things that Scar has in store for best Lantern, I get the feeling he'll be pretty important when things start to shake up more, or at least, I would hope so!

I think a problem I'm going to run into is that since I have such a strong attachment to Morro, it's going to make it difficult to really latch onto some of the other Corps, it's already getting a bit difficult with the Red Lanterns, as much as I wanna hop on board with them.

This has tied back to Data 7 a bit in the fact that he's been TOLD he could probably BE a Red Lantern... along with Xander Stray. They've both got the anger, the rage in their hearts to wield a ring... likely.

Data 7 has talked in detail with Morro about this and Morro doesn't want to see Data 7 consumed by his anger... which I mean... makes sense.

But the power. The idea of being able to become strong enough to do the things you want, hurt the ones you want to hurt, protect the ones you want to protect. Just some words from a friend can't beat that... and it's an internal struggle that Data 7 is constantly going through, especially when talk of the Red Lanterns comes up. It's an emotion and feeling that I don't believe Morro quite understands of Data 7 and despite them being super close, I hope it doesn't become some sort of blockade for them.

Either way, this internal struggle for Data 7, the Red Lanterns and just Morro have been such a pleasure for me to dig into and I'm excited to see where the space stuff goes next.

Morro is certainly one of my favorite alien Lanterns in comics, despite his smaller role. He's definitely part of what makes Oa so much fun to share with all of you in this campaign! I can't wait to see where his story goes next.

Obviously... PARCH! Final #1 #1.

Parch point

First place is a rat, of course

Saoirse Rat

idk, I can't be expected to guess this without a hint

That commissioned picture is cool, that's a neat perspective.

Zigzagoon posted...

If only the Red Lanterns could get along with the Green... that would be the optimal.

I mean I can think of at least one time they worked together...but I don't think you want to deal with Blackest Night.

Artemis being a potential Red is really interesting. He definitely seems like a character with two sides to him and taking the ring would certainly mean giving up one of those sides.

#1 #1: Patch

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It's Parch!

Look at this little fellah and tell me he isn't the best.

Well, don't do that or I'll be very very angry with you!

Anyways, you guys have already gotten a decent amount of the INFOs on Patch from other people, which I'm glad because that means he was ranked by them! And as well as some of the backstory that I gave in the opening post, but seriously, Patch is just so much fun, and I know Scar has a lot of fun coming up with the silly dialog that he uses. Patch often misuses words or misinterprets them and it often makes for very entertaining scenes.

I don't really have to go over Patch and Artemis' relationship, it's been pretty well explained at this point, but they are very much the best of buds.

I think one important thing to note is that early on, Artemis and Patch started off in the opposite kind of relationship, where Artemis was the Boss and Patch was the "underling". Artemis quickly wanted to change that though and, upon finding the opportunity, he was able to make Patch the "Boss" instead! Part of the reasoning behind that is that he wanted Patch to be more important. Patch was one of the most important things in his life so he wanted other people to know that and respect that. If Patch was the Boss for a strong fightin Pomeranian, then they'd have to respect someone who was his Boss, right?

Either way, ever since fairly early on in Campaign 1, Patch has been Artemis' Boss, and Artemis would do little jobs and missions for the rat, though most often, it would just be getting Cheezy Crackah's for him, but this is the way that Artemis wanted it.

Soon though, he realized he wanted Patch's voice to be heard as well... and through a lot of work, we were able to get Patch a voicebox so that EVERYONE could hear the voice of this little rat.

Unfortunately, this only really happened RIGHT at the end of Campaign 1 and barely got any use, despite how much work I put in and deals that had to be made to get it... So I was ADAMANT that Patch would be a prominent figure in Campaign 2 so that we'd at least get to see more of Patch interacting with people who weren't just Artemis.

It's a shame we haven't found poor poor Isis yet because the dog, cat and rat are quite the trio, but perhaps soon... when we get to go to Detroit... *Looks over shoulder nervously*

Patch would be found a... year? After Campaign 1 started? Or maybe a few months short of a year, I'm too lazy to go check, but ever since he's been back at Z'onn Z'orr, Data 7 has been a lot happier... in most ways. Finding Rex and Patch were probably the two best things that could lift his spirits, despite the other internal struggles he's been having.

Since Patch was still THE BOSS, eventually him and Data 7 would come up with the idea of forming a gang... which is Big Troubles! They want to do gang stuff and make a name for themselves among Z'onn Z'orr. They've already had a successful mission and are currently planning another one to retrieve missiles back from the surface of Antarctica!

Thanks to his Voicebox, Patch has made a lot of friends on Z'onn Z'orr. Starsa, Saoirse, Pepper, Amanda Waller, to name a few... Patch has a way of worming himself into your heart because he's just so sweet, even if he says some off things sometimes, you know it's always coming from a good place.

One important thing to note is that Patch was originally with OTIS "The Ratcatcher", he was like his main rat. And uh... well... Otis was killed right at the start of Campaign 2... so that was a hard hit for Patch, and pill to swallow when Data 7 broke the news to him, and I think Patch's way of coping with that is to stay cheery and put his mind to other things. He doesn't LIKE to think about it. Patch is still hurting from this loss.

I think one thing I was really hoping for was that Patch would be able to join us for a bunch of missions, but that he would be strong enough to hold his own while doing so. I might have mentioned it before, but some of my favorite sessions back in Campaign 1 were when Patch joined us. Artemis and Patch always had great back and forths during those sessions and made even full investigative sessions a joy when they had each other to bounce off of. Artemis / Data 7 is INCREDIBLY protective of Patch, even more so after messing things up for trio, so despite ME wanting Patch to be on every mission ever, Data 7 also doesn't want to see Patch get hurt or into trouble, it's a double edged sword.

Also Patch is lazy. He just needs some trainin'

Things aren't always sunshine and daisies though between Data 7 and Patch. There are some DEFINITE walls that separate them. Patch would very much just want to go back to living under Animal Man's porch with Artemis and Isis... but Artemis doesn't want that. Artemis wants to live just with Patch and Isis and also make a name for himself, he wants to make a difference in the world, he doesn't just want to sit back and laze about, letting others deal with the problems he wants to deal with.

Another wall would be romantics? Data 7 actually truly loves Patch, probably the most of any other creature or being in the world... and Patch well... he's not into that. He just wants to be friends with everyone and have it stay at that. I very much avoided any kind of romantics for Artemis back in Campaign 1 since he was younger... there was a little back and forth with him and Isis, but nothing past that. Data 7 has been exploring the world of romantics a BIT more in campaign 2, it was something I wanted to have him delve a bit into and explore. It's been a very rocky mountain to climb so far, to say the least and I don't believe he'll find what he's looking for, especially so after being destroyed by Patch when he tried asking about it. Data 7 lies about it and says it's fine and that they can go back to being best buds and partners in crime, but it really does still nag at him. WILL ARTEMIS FIND TRUE LOVE?! Probably not, but we're all here to see him fail!

Anyways, Patch is the best. His matter-of-factly tone mixed with comedy is always a pleasure to watch and see, I'm excited to see where him and Big Troubles end up in the future and what is in store for him. Now here's a few of the many many commissions I've gotten of him and Artemis / Data 7!
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/0/4/AAblU3AAD6g4.jpg
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/0/5/AAblU3AAD6g5.jpg

Parch reach.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/0/6/AAblU3AAD6g6.jpg

Always good to see Parch reach! I do love Patch. He's about as close to an original character as you can get in this campaign without actually being one, and I have such an attachment to the little guy.

Fun list! And you get a free hour of RP for it!

Time to crown me prediction winner! Right? Right???

Johnbobb posted...

Time to crown me prediction winner! Right? Right???

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/3/6/AAOJ0pAAD6hY.png

The AUDACITY

That was posted half an hour before you posted in here!

Congrats on finishing the list, Ermine! Not so easy to do write-ups for these last few characters, huh? ;)

Now you have one page left for Honorable Mentions!