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Post by Soundwave on Aug 14, 2009 19:43:21 GMT -5
Soundwave has arrived...
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Post by Springer on Aug 14, 2009 22:09:06 GMT -5
Everyone make sure to update your firewalls. Especially if you have a space-faring alt-mode. Welcome!
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Synapse
Minor
Do not touch...please
Posts: 380
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Post by Synapse on Aug 14, 2009 23:42:59 GMT -5
Synapse: ....o0 But welcome welcome indeed!
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Post by Windcharger on Sept 1, 2009 14:19:16 GMT -5
What's happenin' dudes? I'm Andy, fan from the beginning, collector of many hundreds of figs, and artist where possible. Some know me as Ramrider; I have a dA under that name, though it's woefully out of date.
I don't yet have an RP character here, but I'm currently filling out an app. It was a tough choice; I didn't know whether to pick G1 Thundercracker, or a recently Predacon-formatted Buzzsaw, but I've plumped for a late G1 Windcharger.
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Skyfire
Major
I'm a scientist, not a....
Posts: 891
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Post by Skyfire on Sept 1, 2009 18:21:29 GMT -5
Well, G1 Thundercracker already exists as a dropped character and is available to pick up as-is, I think.
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Post by Windcharger on Sept 1, 2009 22:14:50 GMT -5
Ah, I didn't notice him on the dropped list. Well, I've already submitted my app for Windcharger, so we'll see how that goes.
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Post by Springer on Sept 2, 2009 12:23:17 GMT -5
Awesome, welcome.
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Tarantulas
Minor
The not-so-friendly neighborhood spider-man
Posts: 398
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Post by Tarantulas on Nov 22, 2009 23:32:20 GMT -5
Greetings to all. My name is Sam (or MadHatter about the interwebs.) Speaking of webs, I've put in an application for Tarantulas. Eagerly awaiting either an acceptance or rejection. I wouldn't call myself a diehard TF fan, don't write fan fiction or anything, but Transformers are cool, and I appreciate cool things. Also I have a whole plastic tub full of them under my bed. I . . . I may need to get a larger tub soon. I'm running out of room in there. *Grumbles about how the store I work at needs to restock their toys so I can get movie Ravage.* I've been roleplaying for a few years now, mostly DnD and online games. This would be my first excursion into the message board format. Been reading the boards and it looks like fun stuff!
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Rattrap
Major
Sarcasm as a Lifestyle
Posts: 695
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Post by Rattrap on Nov 23, 2009 7:39:18 GMT -5
Heya Sam. Glad you thought well enough of DZ to give apping a shot and, in my case, the player hopes to see some new blood around the boards. The character, on the other hand… well, he's just looking into buying some quality bug spray.
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Post by Rodimus Prime on Nov 23, 2009 8:33:13 GMT -5
Welcome, Sam!
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Post by Dr. James Hook on Jul 5, 2010 19:26:23 GMT -5
New Hook. Please PM me if you have past RP with Hook that you want me to keep in mind, because Hook has been around here forever, and while I have read most if not all of his threads, I happen to have the memory of a rusty sieve. A short description of the stuff I should keep in mind would be great; a link would be better.
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Repugnus
Cadet
Wishing he was fangirl bait
Posts: 8
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Post by Repugnus on Sept 3, 2010 22:11:37 GMT -5
Hi everyone, I generally go by the name Nnja (the 'i' is sneaky) when I'm online. Ive been a TF fan since I was six and a lurker here for all of a week ;D I.ve been RP'ing since DnD 3rd edition came out, I've been on a few boards and so far I'm addicted to a certain X-men one and now I'm looking to expand out a liltle.
I understand the desire to roll up a canon char as the 1st app but I usualy stay away from canons as to me they always feel like someone elses char, hardly mine, so with that in mind I propose a movieverse incarnation of the G1 monstorbot Repugnus so before I get started, should I shoot for this bad boy or not?
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Post by Rodimus Prime on Sept 4, 2010 16:43:53 GMT -5
While canon characters tend to be the easiest to get (especially ones that are already in the game, where you don't have to worry about their skills or stats or anything), fully original characters are not that much more difficult, and we have quite a few already in the game. We do have had a couple of original characters who are basically canon characters remade for other settings (an Animated Motormaster, for example), but those are particularly rare (and I get the impression a lot of players have mixed feelings about them). It's allowed, certainly, but I'd have to actually see the app/get an idea on how it would be handled before I could really make a call on it.
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Repugnus
Cadet
Wishing he was fangirl bait
Posts: 8
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Post by Repugnus on Sept 4, 2010 18:18:42 GMT -5
Ok, so hows the general view of the Repugnus character on the whole? yet another 'bot who's willing to do whatever it takes to win the war albeit happily.
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Post by Victoria Raines on Sept 4, 2010 22:41:57 GMT -5
As Rodimus said, we'd have to judge such a character based on the app, and re-imaginings of one canon's characters into another canon often require much more normal than usual justifications. Such a character would always be considered an OC,and not a "canon" character. We would much rather see a completely original character or a canon character app instead, because you never know when you might get Joss'ed. I would like to address your concerns about canon characters, however. It is certainly possible to take a canon character and make him your own. If you feel that picking up a character with a lot of history and connections is too ponderous or "predictable" then might I suggest looking at toy-only or very minor appearance characters? Such characters are often little more than a tech spec, and allow for almost complete character creation freedom. Some excellent examples of such characters currently in Deadzone include: Swerve, Wreckage, Glyph, Mindwipe, Misfire, ROTF Arcee, and ROTF Ravage. Even canon characters with history can be personalized. I, myself, took a single page cameo of Mirage from the Dreamwave Was Within comics and fleshed him out completely. I consider this interpretation of Mirage my own, as really, I've never come across a Mirage quite like mine. Yes, he's still an aristocratic loner jerk. But he's my aristocratic loner jerk. Our appable "In Game" character list can be found here: tfdeadzone.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=gameannouncements&action=display&thread=1246. This list has characters which have been dropped, but are still considered around " in background" and don't require one to figure out stats and skills, so might provide a good jump off point for you. If you have questions about the application or app process, feel free to PM myself, Rodimus, or Xaaron.
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