Veiled Malice

"This city covers something like 250 square miles in size, and is home to more than 3 million people," Nanowire said, shaking his head at Heavy's fears. "Do you really think that superheroes have nothing better to do than investigate a random car crash?"

"This city covers something like 250 square miles in size, and is home to more than 3 million people," Nanowire said, shaking his head at Heavy's fears. "Do you really think that superheroes have nothing better to do than investigate a random car crash?"

"This city covers something like 250 square miles in size, and is home to more than 3 million people," Nanowire said, shaking his head at Heavy's fears. "Do you really think that superheroes have nothing better to do than investigate a random car crash?"

Foreshadow? Who the hell comes up with these names? Nanowire thought as he went to do as Heavy suggested. The section about ancient Eygpt looked promising. He'd done some research work about the later pharaohs, and it would be interesting to see some of the items up close. One glass case, containing the actual coronation staff of Ramesses the second, drew his eye. To him, it looked a bit plain, but it would likely do for the purposes of deflecting suspicion away from them. He broke open the case and wrapped up the staff inside in the blanket on which it lay. Now it was definitely time to go.

Foreshadow? Who the hell comes up with these names? Nanowire thought as he went to do as Heavy suggested. The section about ancient Eygpt looked promising. He'd done some research work about the later pharaohs, and it would be interesting to see some of the items up close. One glass case, containing the actual coronation staff of Ramesses the second, drew his eye. To him, it looked a bit plain, but it would likely do for the purposes of deflecting suspicion away from them. He broke open the case and wrapped up the staff inside in the blanket on which it lay. Now it was definitely time to go.

Foreshadow? Who the hell comes up with these names? Nanowire thought as he went to do as Heavy suggested. The section about ancient Eygpt looked promising. He'd done some research work about the later pharaohs, and it would be interesting to see some of the items up close. One glass case, containing the actual coronation staff of Ramesses the second, drew his eye. To him, it looked a bit plain, but it would likely do for the purposes of deflecting suspicion away from them. He broke open the case and wrapped up the staff inside in the blanket on which it lay. Now it was definitely time to go.

Bah! Makes no difference now! We're moving on without you! Crack that whip! :D

Bah! Makes no difference now! We're moving on without you! Crack that whip! :D

Bah! Makes no difference now! We're moving on without you! Crack that whip! :D

Hmm... it appears Herid hasn't been on since November. What should we do about this?

Hmm... it appears Herid hasn't been on since November. What should we do about this?

Hmm... it appears Herid hasn't been on since November. What should we do about this?

There is something to that, but I think the most memorable villains are the ones who deal with their enemies on a more personal level - and have that personality that makes them stand out from the rest of the crowd. The Joker, for example, is not all that powerful, but it's his intelligence and deranged world outlook make him a favorite of many comicgoers. Try thinking small and working up at first, because, as you said, no one here is a really heavy hitter yet. Even a PL 6 villain is deadly to almost any cop or agent out there. Personize your guy/gal/anthropomorphic animal. Make them memorable by doing something unexpected. There is a lot of city to exploit, and the setting is very rich. More important than anything, however, is your long-term goal. Baby steps, fellow villains! The world doesn't conquer itself in a day! (Talk about a mixed aphorism. )

There is something to that, but I think the most memorable villains are the ones who deal with their enemies on a more personal level - and have that personality that makes them stand out from the rest of the crowd. The Joker, for example, is not all that powerful, but it's his intelligence and deranged world outlook make him a favorite of many comicgoers. Try thinking small and working up at first, because, as you said, no one here is a really heavy hitter yet. Even a PL 6 villain is deadly to almost any cop or agent out there. Personize your guy/gal/anthropomorphic animal. Make them memorable by doing something unexpected. There is a lot of city to exploit, and the setting is very rich. More important than anything, however, is your long-term goal. Baby steps, fellow villains! The world doesn't conquer itself in a day! (Talk about a mixed aphorism. )

There is something to that, but I think the most memorable villains are the ones who deal with their enemies on a more personal level - and have that personality that makes them stand out from the rest of the crowd. The Joker, for example, is not all that powerful, but it's his intelligence and deranged world outlook make him a favorite of many comicgoers. Try thinking small and working up at first, because, as you said, no one here is a really heavy hitter yet. Even a PL 6 villain is deadly to almost any cop or agent out there. Personize your guy/gal/anthropomorphic animal. Make them memorable by doing something unexpected. There is a lot of city to exploit, and the setting is very rich. More important than anything, however, is your long-term goal. Baby steps, fellow villains! The world doesn't conquer itself in a day! (Talk about a mixed aphorism. )

I share your concerns, but only insofar as the phenomenon of "ganging up". So far, this has not happened, and I can't see it happening in the future with such close GM supervision. Honestly, this will only become a problem if we let it become one. Yes, I would like to see some more player-controlled villains, but I accept that for many people, that just does not jive with their play style. Villains are required to be very proactive, which in turn starts campaigns. If someone is not comfortable with that, they shouldn't be forced into it. If it somehow becomes a problem, you can be assured I will be among the first to bring it to everyone's attention.

I share your concerns, but only insofar as the phenomenon of "ganging up". So far, this has not happened, and I can't see it happening in the future with such close GM supervision. Honestly, this will only become a problem if we let it become one. Yes, I would like to see some more player-controlled villains, but I accept that for many people, that just does not jive with their play style. Villains are required to be very proactive, which in turn starts campaigns. If someone is not comfortable with that, they shouldn't be forced into it. If it somehow becomes a problem, you can be assured I will be among the first to bring it to everyone's attention.

I share your concerns, but only insofar as the phenomenon of "ganging up". So far, this has not happened, and I can't see it happening in the future with such close GM supervision. Honestly, this will only become a problem if we let it become one. Yes, I would like to see some more player-controlled villains, but I accept that for many people, that just does not jive with their play style. Villains are required to be very proactive, which in turn starts campaigns. If someone is not comfortable with that, they shouldn't be forced into it. If it somehow becomes a problem, you can be assured I will be among the first to bring it to everyone's attention.

"I can't detect things with my Subversion Override Protocols, only control them," Nanowire responded tersely. "And physical location is different than server location." Unbelievable. His first time out and he was being stymied by simple defenses like these! If he was so inclined, he could just tear the book out of the case and be done with it, but how was that in any way intelligent? This was stupid - they should have waited for it to be transported or something so he could just... Nanowire's self-recriminations trailed off as a sudden burst of inspiration hit him. "Hang here for a sec. I have a plan." He strode over to the nearest window, looking outside for just the right thing. "There..." he mumbled to himself. Out in the parking lot, a Ford Expedition roared to life and started making towards the front entrance. It soon passed out of line of sight from his position by the window, but he knew he'd aimed it correctly from the rhythmic thumping as it made it's way up the front stairs of the Museum. "We're good to go now," Nanowire said as he moved away from the window. Before Heavy could ask what he'd done, a huge crash echoed through the halls of the building and every alarm went off at once. "We just have to move a little faster than you'd planned."

"I can't detect things with my Subversion Override Protocols, only control them," Nanowire responded tersely. "And physical location is different than server location." Unbelievable. His first time out and he was being stymied by simple defenses like these! If he was so inclined, he could just tear the book out of the case and be done with it, but how was that in any way intelligent? This was stupid - they should have waited for it to be transported or something so he could just... Nanowire's self-recriminations trailed off as a sudden burst of inspiration hit him. "Hang here for a sec. I have a plan." He strode over to the nearest window, looking outside for just the right thing. "There..." he mumbled to himself. Out in the parking lot, a Ford Expedition roared to life and started making towards the front entrance. It soon passed out of line of sight from his position by the window, but he knew he'd aimed it correctly from the rhythmic thumping as it made it's way up the front stairs of the Museum. "We're good to go now," Nanowire said as he moved away from the window. Before Heavy could ask what he'd done, a huge crash echoed through the halls of the building and every alarm went off at once. "We just have to move a little faster than you'd planned."

"I can't detect things with my Subversion Override Protocols, only control them," Nanowire responded tersely. "And physical location is different than server location." Unbelievable. His first time out and he was being stymied by simple defenses like these! If he was so inclined, he could just tear the book out of the case and be done with it, but how was that in any way intelligent? This was stupid - they should have waited for it to be transported or something so he could just... Nanowire's self-recriminations trailed off as a sudden burst of inspiration hit him. "Hang here for a sec. I have a plan." He strode over to the nearest window, looking outside for just the right thing. "There..." he mumbled to himself. Out in the parking lot, a Ford Expedition roared to life and started making towards the front entrance. It soon passed out of line of sight from his position by the window, but he knew he'd aimed it correctly from the rhythmic thumping as it made it's way up the front stairs of the Museum. "We're good to go now," Nanowire said as he moved away from the window. Before Heavy could ask what he'd done, a huge crash echoed through the halls of the building and every alarm went off at once. "We just have to move a little faster than you'd planned."

Gotcha. I'll have it up tonight.

Gotcha. I'll have it up tonight.

Gotcha. I'll have it up tonight.

To give an example of what Barnum said, look at the Jack-A-Knives in the Freedom City book. He (it) is a possessing entity that uses his (its) host body's physical ability scores.