Editing 2012 The Next Wave Crests PBP

[[Category:PBP]]
[[Category:Campaign Setup]]
[[Category:2012 The Next Wave Crests]]
[[Category:Mutants & Masterminds 2E]]

Those occult scribblers who know best the secret history of the world say there is a tide that drives human destiny.

Waves crest, breaking ever higher, as our population grows.

The spray and foam are those extraordinary few in each generation who break all limits. Who know no boundaries. Who change the world.

There were a dozen in 1913. World War I. The Great Flu Epidemic. Radio. The Air age.

There were a hundred in 1938. World War II. The Atomic Age. Telephones and electrification.

There were a thousand in 1963. The Cold War. The Space Age. Cellphones and the World Wide Web.

There were a thousand more in 1988. More Wars. The great Aids epidemic. Cell phones The World Wide Web changes human civilization as greatly as the telegraph and printing press before it.

'''2012. The next wave crests.'''

I call for players for a Mutant and Masterminds play by posting game. In a world seemingly much like our own, secret forces drive humanity's destiny. For generations, there have been super humans working quietly in the shadows. But their works are getting louder. And the Player's characters will be the loudest of all.

Recruitment will be wide open and no limit to slots -- folks always drop out anyway. Player character Power Level will be 10. Starting power points will be 160 rather than 150, so you can be a little more rounded or have occasionally useful tricks.

Campaign setting is the year 2012 across all of Earth and the solar system, possibly elsewhere in time and space. Elements include Evolution, Aliens, Cosmic destinies, Freedom, Survival.

==Background and setting==

There has been Little or no of the classic spandex superhero in the world until recently. Supers are a new thing and individual supers a novelty. Many, including the politically powerful are afraid of supers.

There is a Common origin for supers. You don't understand it.

Yet.

It defeats the purpose of a superhero game if you're not heroes. And Super.

For various reasons of their own, our heroes are attending Dragon*Con in Atlanta Georgia USA. and It's the first full day of the convention.

Your character has been transformed within the last ten months or so, probably unexpectedly. You have the oppertunity to meet in this crowed venue with friends and on-line acquaintances to discuss what has happened to you, and what you will do next.

There are great changes occurring in the world

There are great evils gathering.

What does it mean to be human?

What is one's duty to the future?

What is the place of the super human in human society?

What is the place of humanity in the universe?

==Player Characters==

* '''[[Joseph Williams]]''' aka  ''Seizure'', Psionic social worker, played by Deadmanwalking.
* '''[[Cratermaker]]''' aka ''Wolfgang Morgan'', Badass blaster, played by Xaos
* '''[[Eidolon]]''' aka ''Orestes "Ori" Douglas'',  2-D image manipulator, played by KastOwt
* '''[[Perihelion]]''' aka ''Gabriel Stone'', Paragon slacker/rocker, played by Bent Paperclip
* '''[[Zip Chik]]''' aka ''Madison Stone'', Girl geek teenage speedster, played by Wolfwood2
* '''[[Liu Zhong]]''' aka ?, Buddhist Earth Contoller, played by Hattori
*'''[[ Reliquary ]] ''' aka ''Amanda Penington''. Gothic Ghost whisperer, played by David Godner
*'''[[Enigma]]''' aka ''Jason Silversmith''. Sparkpunk tech legacy, played by TechOgre
*'''[[Cypher]]''' aka ''Danny Rose'': Amazing gadgeteer who talks to reality, played by kidsavior.
*'''[[Everyman]]''' aka ''Michael Kane '': The indomitable spirit of humanity. Also, Canadian. Played by Drifter.
*'''[[Jake Farhurqarson]]''': Freelance writer, blogger, and boxer. Played by Daz Florp Lebam

===Connections===
Perihelion and Zip Chik are siblings.

Several characters are in the band "[[Rock Paper Scissors]]".

Joseph Williams helped Reliquary to overcome the trauma of the ghosts she's absorbed.

Both Gabe and Joseph have a budding interest in Amanda, but neither has made a move.

Danny and Jason are friends and good natured intellectual rivals.

===Former Characters===

* '''[[Morpheus (2012)]]''' aka ''Jon Somnius'', Angsty punk reality shaper. Was going to be played by Hattori

==Other Personas==

* '''[[Rock Paper Scissors]]''': Gabe's band. 
* Kerri Downbeam, Wolfgang's girlfriend
* Zoe Aionos, Ori's best friend and aspiring photojournalist
* Anthony Douglas, Ori's older brother
* Mister Smith, a time traveller known to [[Everyman]] and [[Enigma]]. He's worried about the Future. As in he's not sure there is one.
*[[Jacob Stone]], Gabe and Madison's father
*[[Claire Stone]], Gabe and Madison's mother

==Narrative==

==Threads==
[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=377404 Interest]

[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=377901 Recruiting]

[In Character action]

[http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?p=8480610 Out of Character chat]

==Resources==
*[http://www.dragoncon.org/ Dragon Con]
*[http://www.itsmarta.com/getthere/stations/peachtree.htm Peachtree Center Subway station]

==Clues==

# Mister Smith knows there is something wrong with time; barriers prevent him from traveling forward past 2012 in his home dimension.
# Everyman has been collecting a bizarre series of fortune cookie slips. All variations on "Save Time, Save the World." 
# A brilliant abet nutty friend of Everyman,  Enigma and Cyper sent them packets of insane calculations -- this wasn't out of character for him. They seemed to be about the Mayan calendar which is a new obsession. The friend is a Professor at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. 
# Metahuman Talent scouts seem to be more active recently. Cyper received an offer from an engineering recruiter, etc. There's a paranormal track at Dragon*con that seems to be generating a buzz in the "Crest" underground.

== Rules and Conventions ===

The GM expects a Posting Rate of perhaps 3 times a week. More is encouraged for RP purpose, but I'll try to pace things so tactical decisions don't drag. 

Respect our fellow players. Please advise if you have to disappear for a week or drop the game. Don't pick fights or insult each other. Don't take control of each other's characters. 

On the other hand, the game environment is your playground. I encourage creativity and ruthless manipulation of the game environs 
and innocent bystanders and supporting cast. The antagonists, alas, are for the most part under my control, though if you want a random mook to bash or spy to seduce feel free.

Robert will do all the dice rolling. He won't cheat. Mostly. He for sure won't cheat for GMPCs -- they're expected to lose.