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Doctor Doctor at 09:23, 31 October 2015

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Doctor Doctor: Updates thanks to Staff feedback!

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Updates thanks to Staff feedback!

Doctor Doctor at 22:28, 1 June 2015

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Show changes

Doctor Doctor at 07:38, 12 May 2015

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Doctor Doctor at 03:40, 12 May 2015

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Doctor Doctor at 02:24, 4 May 2015

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 ==Theme List Information==

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	+radio/init PPD=6.29		+radio/init PPD=6.29
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		+	We have a local IC frequency for villains and the Rogue Isles Police/Arachnos now too!
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 ==Registration==
-Heroes or those intending to fight crime or use super powers (with super powers encompassing everything from psychic powers and super strength to "dual pistols" and "a sword") in Paragon City are encouraged to register with City Hall to obtain a Paragon City I.D. This can be done off-screen, and benefits your character by granting you access to other parts of the city that might otherwise be off-limits for reasons of safety or security. You do not need a secret identity. If you have a secret identity, you do not need to reveal it in order to register. Your card updates with your powers and security level as time goes on.
+Heroes or those intending to fight crime or use super powers (with super powers encompassing everything from psychic powers and super strength to "dual pistols" and "a sword") in Paragon City are encouraged to register with City Hall to obtain a Paragon City I.D. This can be done off-screen, and benefits your character by granting you access to other parts of the city that might otherwise be off-limits for reasons of safety or security. These off-limits areas can be entered regardless if people have the means (stealth, teleportation, whatever method you wish to employ), but accessing them legally normally requires special permission for completely ordinary and powerless civilians. Heroes do not generally have to abide by this restriction, which is why their license lets them go where they please, more or less. You do not need a secret identity. If you have a secret identity, you do not need to reveal it in order to register. Your card updates with your powers and security level as time goes on (if you so choose. No one has to expose their abilities).
-A "Provisional Hero License" is considered to be afforded by special legislature to all members of the Union, and conditionally to Confederates who have demonstrated proper conduct and a history of being helpful. The Union AND Confederate licenses may be revoked if villainous conduct is observed or if other IC reasons necessitate such. Your Union/Confederate ID doubles as a Paragon City ID for legal purposes and the purposes of access to various places. Certain high-security or high-threat areas may require special permission to enter or the accompaniment of a qualified hero who DOES have their PCID.
+A "Provisional Hero License" is considered to be afforded by special legislature to all members of the Union, and conditionally to Confederates who have demonstrated proper conduct and a history of being helpful. The Union AND Confederate licenses may be revoked if villainous conduct is observed or if other IC reasons necessitate such. Your Union/Confederate ID doubles as a Paragon City ID for legal purposes and the purposes of access to various places, meaning that you do not need to get a separate ID.
 All people registering for a PCID must also receive law enforcement instruction, so that there is no IC ignorance of whether it's okay to blow off someone's head to stop them from purse snatching or not, or similar things that could cause unnecessary problems. This instruction can occur off-screen over an appropriate IC period of time (as determined by Staff) and then simply incorporated into your standard IC conduct when being a hero! This is not optional! If you have a Paragon City I.D., you received this instruction! It's an IC requirement! If you want the PCID, and the associated skills that go in your +advantages or +info, this requires an Upgrade Application.
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 * INFLUENCE: A unique currency for heroes to use in purchasing crime-fighting equipment and other hero-related gear. High-quality and high-durability costumes, Enhancements of various kinds depending upon one's Origin (assuming a character has one), Consignment House purchases, devices that provide a benefit temporarily such as a jetpack or teleporter, and more can all be purchased with Influence. Having a Paragon City I.D. and registration as a hero allows one to accrue Influence by fighting bad guys, completing missions, and otherwise assisting in keeping the peace in Paragon City.
-* MEDI-PORTER: Registered heroes get access to a personal Medi-Porter. Medi-Porters are an emergency device utilizing the city's teleportation network to teleport heroes to a hospital in their current zone when they have been defeated, getting them medical treatment as quickly as possible. It allows enemies defeated to get sent directly to a holding and secure medical facility for processing in the justice system, provided the unconscious foes are within range of the hero's own Medi-Porter.
+* MEDI-PORTER: Registered heroes get access to a personal Medi-Porter. Medi-Porters are an emergency device utilizing the city's teleportation network to teleport heroes to a hospital in their current zone when they have been defeated, getting them medical treatment as quickly as possible. It allows enemies defeated to get sent directly to a holding and secure medical facility for processing in the justice system, provided the unconscious foes are within range of the hero's own Medi-Porter. This only covers unconsciousness, not lethal injuries. A dead person can not be teleported, and the mediporter does not function outside of the scope of the teleportation network in its native setting.
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 ==Medi-Porters and Theme "Feel"==
-In City of Heroes/Villains/etc., enemies would fade out in-game, being "teleported to jail" a short time after being defeated. The same holds true on MCM. Both for IC reasons and thematic ones, criminals don't (usually) get killed when you smite them with whatever weapon or power you use. They go to jail. Same applies to other injured parties. This is a super hero theme, not Game of Thrones, and while dark things can and do happen, and people do sometimes die, it is something that tends to happen "off-camera" and is not trivial when it occurs. It's also generally not the emphasis of RP.
+In City of Heroes/Villains/etc., enemies would fade out in-game, being "teleported to jail" a short time after being defeated. The same holds true on MCM (or at least usually). Both for IC reasons and thematic ones, criminals don't (usually) get killed when you smite them with whatever weapon or power you use. They go to jail. Same applies to other injured parties. This is a super hero theme, not Game of Thrones, and while dark things can and do happen, and people do sometimes die, it is something that tends to happen "off-camera" and is not trivial when it occurs. It's also generally not the emphasis of RP.
-Whether energy blasts, super strength, gunfire, or bows and arrows, assume that NPC enemies are being dealt with using the appropriate level of force and no more than that, when it comes to lasting physical harm. If your character is intentionally going beyond that, they may get asked questions, especially if their methods endanger innocent people, but the bad guys are still generally going to go to jail, not the morgue.
+Whether energy blasts, super strength, gunfire, or bows and arrows, assume that NPC enemies are being dealt with using the appropriate level of force and no more than that, when it comes to lasting physical harm. If you pose intentionally go beyond that, and are attempting to inflict grievous harm or to kill someone, then the medi-porter safety does not apply in such a circumstance. The medi-porters are not fool-proof. Death is possible, if that is the intent of the attacker. There may be IC/OOC repercussions, but if your character's intent is to kill someone, nothing mechanically prevents such. (This is a change from previous stance on the matter, thanks to Staff feedback!)
-This does not generally apply for things like demons (who go back where they came from), zombies (they might be destroyed or sent somewhere M.A.G.I. can take care of them), robots (might be impounded or locked up in storage, or might simply blow up), and various other monstrous enemies that one would not generally expect to find in a jail.
+If your character is intentionally going beyond necessary force, they may get asked questions, especially if their methods endanger innocent people. If this is recurring, then a character may be labelled a Villain or otherwise not be able to operate as a hero in Paragon City.
-Remember, even Minion level enemies can beat down an Invulnerable hero in large numbers. They are proportionally stronger than a normal thug off the street, but they still take a very distant back seat to PCs in almost every circumstance. One hero to one minion is no contest. You will defeat them, not the other way around, and you might not even have a scratch to show for it. They'll usually survive what you dish out, but they won't be conscious to appreciate their survival afterwards.
+The medi-porter safety mechanism does not generally apply for things like demons (who go back where they came from), zombies (they might be destroyed or sent somewhere M.A.G.I. can take care of them), robots (might be impounded or locked up in storage, or might simply blow up), and various other monstrous enemies that one would not generally expect to find in a jail. Killing/destroying such beings is totally viable just as it is for anyone else, though there is likely to be much less fuss raised over decapitating a zombie.
-Please keep the theme's "feel" in mind, rather than attempting to accrue a pile of dead bodies. People use swords and guns and death magic and radiation blasts in-theme to take out heroes, villains, and enemy group foes, and the number of casualties resulting from such is very, very low.
+Even Minion level enemies can potentially beat down an Invulnerable hero in large numbers (though they are considered PL 26 in a large group at BEST, so this is unlikely). They are proportionally stronger than a normal thug off the street, but they still take a very distant back seat to PCs in almost every circumstance. One hero to one minion is no contest. You will defeat them, not the other way around, because you are Elite, and you are awesome, and they are just a minor obstacle. You might not even have a scratch to show for it.
 ==Mob Drops==
-Things belonging to the enemies go with the enemies when they're defeated. If you want to keep an item drop off of them, you need an Upgrade App and/or to app into City of Heroes-1! Please do not attempt to circumvent this.
+Things belonging to the enemies usually go with the enemies when they're defeated. If you want to keep an item drop off of them, you need an Upgrade App and/or to app into City of Heroes-1!
-If you want special equipment, an Upgrade App is going to be needed, and you probably will not be getting it from scavenging a random dude in the street you beat up. Characters native to the setting may pick up Enhancements from defeating enemies, but Enhancements are useless to heroes and villains not from the CoX setting due to how they work.
+If you want special equipment, an Upgrade App is going to be needed, and you probably will not be getting anything major from scavenging a random dude in the street you beat up, without consulting with your GM. Staff decision overrules everything else, of course. Characters native to the setting may pick up Enhancements from defeating enemies, but Enhancements are useless to heroes and villains not from the CoX setting due to how they work. They tie into their Origin, which is derived from a single source of power. Super powers, weapons, technology, or anything else that that does not draw from the Well of the Furies in some form gains no benefit from Enhancements.
-So, in summary, don't expect to keep anything a villain has or had just from defeating them or stealing from them. It doesn't work that way. If it's something significant, you'll want to do an Upgrade app. If you want it for just a pose or two, consult your GM, but it should be fine. If it's insignificant, you don't need to take it in the first place, and it won't stay with you.
+In summary: if it's something significant, you'll want to do an Upgrade app. If you want it for just a pose or two, consult your GM, but it should be fine. Pick up a Circle of Thorns staff and hit someone with it! Grab a Crey Cryo Rifle and freeze someone in their tracks! It's only if you want to keep it that you'd need to upgrade app. Insignificant items and souvenirs are generally not needed, though they may be taken regardless. Souvenirs awarded for completing story arcs may have more personal value though!
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 ==Story Arcs==
-Trophies/souvenirs/badges are awarded from completing storylines (essentially Minor TPs), and demonstrate how you accomplished something cool or significant or fun within the setting. If you want such a story arc run for you, it can be arranged.
+Trophies/souvenirs/badges are awarded from completing storylines (essentially Minor TPs), and demonstrate how you accomplished something cool or significant or fun within the setting. If you want such a story arc run for you, it can be arranged. These are mostly IC/OOC marks of achievement, with no benefit other than to say, "I did this, and I was awesome at it." Rare badges may provide an IC/code benefit with an appropriate Upgrade App and after appropriate RP, if approved by Staff.
 Badges and souvenirs will have a separate table eventually to track them, and their requirements.
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 ==Information Resources==
-Contains all or almost all relevant information for apping City of Heroes on MCM. Look this over if not familiar.
+Contains all or almost all relevant information for City of Heroes. Look this over if not familiar.
 http://paragonwiki.com/wiki/Main_Page

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	* INFLUENCE: A unique currency for heroes to use in purchasing crime-fighting equipment and other hero-related gear. High-quality and high-durability costumes, Enhancements of various kinds depending upon one's Origin (assuming a character has one), Consignment House purchases, devices that provide a benefit temporarily such as a jetpack or teleporter, and more can all be purchased with Influence. Having a Paragon City I.D. and registration as a hero allows one to accrue Influence by fighting bad guys, completing missions, and otherwise assisting in keeping the peace in Paragon City.		* INFLUENCE: A unique currency for heroes to use in purchasing crime-fighting equipment and other hero-related gear. High-quality and high-durability costumes, Enhancements of various kinds depending upon one's Origin (assuming a character has one), Consignment House purchases, devices that provide a benefit temporarily such as a jetpack or teleporter, and more can all be purchased with Influence. Having a Paragon City I.D. and registration as a hero allows one to accrue Influence by fighting bad guys, completing missions, and otherwise assisting in keeping the peace in Paragon City.
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		+	* MEDI-PORTER: Registered heroes get access to a personal Medi-Porter. Medi-Porters are an emergency device utilizing the city's teleportation network to teleport heroes to a hospital in their current zone when they have been defeated, getting them medical treatment as quickly as possible. It allows enemies defeated to get sent directly to a holding and secure medical facility for processing in the justice system, provided the unconscious foes are within range of the hero's own Medi-Porter.


	NOTE: Sending in an Upgrade Application may or may not be necessary, pending Staff decision. If not, then simply adding a +info file will suffice. Updates will be provided when more is known.		NOTE: Sending in an Upgrade Application may or may not be necessary, pending Staff decision. If not, then simply adding a +info file will suffice. Updates will be provided when more is known.
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		+	==More On Medi-Porters==
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		+	In City of Heroes/Villains/etc., enemies would fade out in-game, being "teleported to jail" a short time after being defeated. The same holds true on MCM. Unless one is intentionally attempting to kill a criminal and taking great pains to do so, or a foolish course of action is undertaken that threatens many lives (ICA=ICC), it is assumed that whatever the amount of force being used is, it is "enough to do the job". Whether energy blasts, super strength, gunfire, or bows and arrows, assume that NPC enemies are being dealt with using the appropriate level of force and no more than that, when it comes to lasting physical harm.
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		+	Remember, even Minion level enemies can beat down an Invulnerable hero in large numbers. They are proportionally stronger than a normal thug off the street, but they still take a very distant back seat to PCs in almost every circumstance. They'll survive what you dish out, no matter what setting your character hails from. They just won't be conscious to appreciate their survival.
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		+	An additional note is that things belonging to the villains go with them when they're ported away. You can't take a Circle of Thorns magic wand, or a Skulls ganger's skull mask, or a Rikti rifle. If you want special equipment like that, an Upgrade App is going to be needed, and you probably will not be getting it from scavenging a random dude in the street you beat up. Characters native to the setting may pick up Enhancements from defeating enemies, but Enhancements are useless to heroes and villains not from the CoX setting due to how they work.
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		+	So, in summary, don't expect to keep anything a villain has or had just from defeating them or stealing from them. It doesn't work that way. If it's something significant, you'll want to do an Upgrade app. If it's insignificant, you probably won't get to keep it. Trophies/souvenirs/badges are awarded from completing storylines (essentially Minor TPs), and demonstrate how you accomplished something cool or significant or fun within the setting. They're separate from the piece of string found in a Gunslinger's pocket.

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 Heroes or those intending to fight crime or use super powers (with super powers encompassing everything from psychic powers and super strength to "dual pistols" and "a sword") in Paragon City are expected/encouraged to register with City Hall to obtain a Paragon City I.D. this can be done off-screen, and benefits your character by granting you access to other parts of the city that might otherwise be off-limits for reasons of safety or security. You do not need a secret identity. If you have a secret identity, you do not need to reveal it in order to register. Your card updates with your powers and security level as time goes on.
-All people registering for a PCID must also receive law enforcement instruction, so that there is no IC ignorance of whether it's okay to blow off someone's head to stop them from purse snatching or not, or similar things that could cause unnecessary problems. This instruction can occur off-screen and then simply incorporated into your standard IC conduct when being a hero!
+All people registering for a PCID must also receive law enforcement instruction, so that there is no IC ignorance of whether it's okay to blow off someone's head to stop them from purse snatching or not, or similar things that could cause unnecessary problems. This instruction can occur off-screen and then simply incorporated into your standard IC conduct when being a hero! This is not optional! If you have an I.D., you received this instruction! It's an IC requirement! Whether you want to add the associated skills to your +advantages or +info or not, however, is totally up to you.
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 For people who never got to play City of Heroes or who want a refresher, below are video tours of the various locations in Paragon City.
-https://youtu.be/IgNekGThRwM?list=PLm1GS81j5_V-1uTDayptpzc3SfEYHGCpN
+https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm1GS81j5_V-1uTDayptpzc3SfEYHGCpN
 We have an OOC chatting/theme/app-discussion channel!

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 ==Paragon City: Union and Confederate==
-Primal Earth has no unified global government. While individuals may affiliate themselves with the Union or Confederacy, Paragon City itself has enough problems with announcing allegiance in a multiversal war at this time. Confederates are free to come and go in Paragon City unless they have made themselves known as wanted criminals and actively conducted crimes within Paragon City's boundaries, or similar things that law enforcement would be cross about. You can just assume you were told about this, rather than otherwise. It will save your character and everyone else trouble!
+Primal Earth has no unified global government. While individuals may affiliate themselves with the Union or Confederacy, Paragon City itself has enough problems without announcing allegiance in a multiversal war at this time. Confederates are free to come and go in Paragon City unless they have made themselves known as wanted criminals and actively conducted crimes within Paragon City's boundaries, or similar things that law enforcement would be cross about. You can just assume you were told about this, rather than otherwise. It will save your character and everyone else trouble!
 Of course if you WANT to do illegal or morally questionable things, there's always the Alignment system...
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-===Theme List Information===
+==Theme List Information==
 Important information regarding the City of Heroes theme on MCM will be posted below. This is a rough version of such information, and will see expansions and revisions.
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-===Tours===
+==Registration==
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-For people who never got to play City of Heroes or who want a refresher, below are video tours of the various locations in Paragon City.
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-https://youtu.be/IgNekGThRwM?list=PLm1GS81j5_V-1uTDayptpzc3SfEYHGCpN
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-===Registration===
 Heroes or those intending to fight crime or use super powers (with super powers encompassing everything from psychic powers and super strength to "dual pistols" and "a sword") in Paragon City are expected/encouraged to register with City Hall to obtain a Paragon City I.D. this can be done off-screen, and benefits your character by granting you access to other parts of the city that might otherwise be off-limits for reasons of safety or security. You do not need a secret identity. If you have a secret identity, you do not need to reveal it in order to register. Your card updates with your powers and security level as time goes on.
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-===Paragon City: Union and Confederate===
+==Paragon City: Union and Confederate==
 Primal Earth has no unified global government. While individuals may affiliate themselves with the Union or Confederacy, Paragon City itself has enough problems with announcing allegiance in a multiversal war at this time. Confederates are free to come and go in Paragon City unless they have made themselves known as wanted criminals and actively conducted crimes within Paragon City's boundaries, or similar things that law enforcement would be cross about. You can just assume you were told about this, rather than otherwise. It will save your character and everyone else trouble!
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-===RP Permissions===
+==RP Permissions==
-There are loads of random threats, super villains, enemy groups to beat down, and so on. You do not generally need permission to do these, nor to RP in Paragon City. Whether social or combat, you can do whatever is fun. Only the standard common sense rules apply. Don't blow up buildings or otherwise cause permanent property damage if at all possible, running around killing people for no reason is going to get a severe backlash, etc. Most things that are the equivalent of Radio/Newspaper Missions or Tip Missions don't need any special permission to run.
+There are loads of random threats, super villains, enemy groups to beat down, and so on. You do not generally need permission to do these, nor to RP in Paragon City. Whether social or combat, you can do whatever is fun. Only the standard common sense rules apply. Don't blow up buildings or otherwise cause permanent property damage if at all possible without asking first (with the exception of the Hellion Arson events in Steel Canyon), running around killing people for no reason is going to get a severe backlash, etc. Most things that are the equivalent of Radio/Newspaper Missions or Tip Missions don't need any special permission to run.
 Try not to do things that would significantly alter the RP and storylines of major unplayed hero/villain FCs. If someone apps them, they probably do not want to find out that their secret plan has been discovered and dealt with already or that they were arrested and put in jail, etc. There's plenty of room for OC enemies (even as part of an established villain group). Some story things may be dealt with in the future via plot if the characters involved do not appear to be likely to be applied for, but that will be handled with a Staff-approved TP, not just a random pick-up scene.
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 Seasonal events will be handled via TPs, generally, unless they are so minor they don't require prior arrangements.