The Mafia Queen (OOC, Sign Ups Are OPEN!!!)

[Infected Mushroom]

I’ll get a post up later, Antihero is going to get blown sky high (but will hopefully survive)

[Nagakawa]

I'm still here, btw. I'm doing research on the US Supreme Court nominations atm. When that's done, I'll have a mega post up detailing Rep Joe's escapades in D.C.

[Infected Mushroom]

I'm still here, btw. I'm doing research on the US Supreme Court nominations atm. When that's done, I'll have a mega post up detailing Rep Joe's escapades in D.C.

Excellent! I’ve been looking forward to seeing what happens to the Langley storyline

[Sperio]

Application Format:
Name: Donovan "RD" Fays
Age: 45
Appearance: a tower of a man at 6'5, with lots of muscle. A caucasian male with bright red short hair. A noticeable feature is his big x scar on his face and his kinda boss mustache. His left arm has a Diamondback rattlesnake tattoo, although it's sometimes covered by his military shirt.
Skillset:
Weapon master: If it can fire, He can use it. He is proficient with any type of firearm or edged weapon.
Commander: Although Disbanned, Any former Diamondback still is loyal to him regardless of current affiliation. Via this, he can get by with any connections, via Diamondback Members, or Loyalists/Collaborators
The gun show: These muscles aren't just for show, he has been known to lift a car, and rip out concrete slabs. He is also great at MMA
Mithridates: In his spare time he did Poisons, building up an immunity to most of them, however...
Personality: A rough and tough individual, Fays is a boss in every sense of the word. A former soldier turned Gang boss, gave him an "F' off" mentality and personality. He has no patience for those who cross him, and his men, and has been known to attack known troublemakers with heavy artillery. After his gang was destroyed, he joined the antiheroes to bring the mafia down and put the Diamondbacks in power.
Weaknesses/Fears:
Vices: He has a problem with hard liquor, although a high tolerance to it, he is addicted to it. He's also a poison addict
Boiling point: Piss him off and you are f'ed, and he gets pissed off easily.
Agoraphobia: Despite being cool with all the animals in the animal kingdom, he has a crippling fear of heights, tell people and see boiling point
Likes: His men, People who he trusts, liquor, Poison
Dislikes: The entire Mafia, anyone who gets in his way, government officials, anyone trying to flirt with him
Motivation for joining Antihero team/backstory:
Motivation: Bring down the mob...... and put the Diamondbacks in his place.

Backstory: Donovan "Red Diamond" Fays, Called many names, "The constrictor", "Mark's Venom", "fer 'd lance", but you many call him 'Sir"

He was born on the south side of Chicago, in one of the biggest centers holds of the mob. As a child, he was often bullied for his social situation, not helped by the Mob's shakedowns and physical abuse. To cope with this, he started working out to become stronger, bigger, big enough to beat his bullies. One day, he broke a mafioso's nose during a shakedown. Expecting to be hailed as a hero for standing up to them, he was instead chastised and imprisoned, or he would be if he didn't enlist instead. He served two tours before heading back to Chicago, to find it at war. An old friend of his, Marcus F Sohio, had created a gang to contest the control of the mob. He joined up, becoming the right-hand man of the Diamondbacks. Eventually, they got betrayed, and the gang collapsed, with Donovan running, while Mark was killed. He later joined up with the antiheroes, now disillusioned with the government and everything. He's been at the bottom long enough, Fays is heading to the top, and if you get in the way, you're leaving in a body bag.

[Kaledoria]

I hope that Chris is not gone for good, I had a great idea for his personal plot-line after the Vaultbreak, that I was about to propose to him...

[Infected Mushroom]

I hope that Chris is not gone for good, I had a great idea for his personal plot-line after the Vaultbreak, that I was about to propose to him...

Feel free to jam those two drones down if you want =)

What is the range of the jamming by the way?

Tom may have gotten too greedy by accidentally scoring a direct hit and giving away the positions. Though it make work out serendipitously since Vel Kazo is too busy fighting George and they are outside turret range.

I hope Christian is still here =)

[Infected Mushroom]

Application Format:
Name: Donovan "RD" Fays
Age: 45
Appearance: a tower of a man at 6'5, with lots of muscle. A caucasian male with bright red short hair. A noticeable feature is his big x scar on his face and his kinda boss mustache. His left arm has a Diamondback rattlesnake tattoo, although it's sometimes covered by his military shirt.
Skillset:
Weapon master: If it can fire, He can use it. He is proficient with any type of firearm or edged weapon.
Commander: Although Disbanned, Any former Diamondback still is loyal to him regardless of current affiliation. Via this, he can get by with any connections, via Diamondback Members, or Loyalists/Collaborators
The gun show: These muscles aren't just for show, he has been known to lift a car, and rip out concrete slabs. He is also great at MMA
Mithridates: In his spare time he did Poisons, building up an immunity to most of them, however...
Personality: A rough and tough individual, Fays is a boss in every sense of the word. A former soldier turned Gang boss, gave him an "F' off" mentality and personality. He has no patience for those who cross him, and his men, and has been known to attack known troublemakers with heavy artillery. After his gang was destroyed, he joined the antiheroes to bring the mafia down and put the Diamondbacks in power.
Weaknesses/Fears:
Vices: He has a problem with hard liquor, although a high tolerance to it, he is addicted to it. He's also a poison addict
Boiling point: Piss him off and you are f'ed, and he gets pissed off easily.
Agoraphobia: Despite being cool with all the animals in the animal kingdom, he has a crippling fear of heights, tell people and see boiling point
Likes: His men, People who he trusts, liquor, Poison
Dislikes: The entire Mafia, anyone who gets in his way, government officials, anyone trying to flirt with him
Motivation for joining Antihero team/backstory:
Motivation: Bring down the mob...... and put the Diamondbacks in his place.

Backstory: Donovan "Red Diamond" Fays, Called many names, "The constrictor", "Mark's Venom", "fer 'd lance", but you many call him 'Sir"

He was born on the south side of Chicago, in one of the biggest centers holds of the mob. As a child, he was often bullied for his social situation, not helped by the Mob's shakedowns and physical abuse. To cope with this, he started working out to become stronger, bigger, big enough to beat his bullies. One day, he broke a mafioso's nose during a shakedown. Expecting to be hailed as a hero for standing up to them, he was instead chastised and imprisoned, or he would be if he didn't enlist instead. He served two tours before heading back to Chicago, to find it at war. An old friend of his, Marcus F Sohio, had created a gang to contest the control of the mob. He joined up, becoming the right-hand man of the Diamondbacks. Eventually, they got betrayed, and the gang collapsed, with Donovan running, while Mark was killed. He later joined up with the antiheroes, now disillusioned with the government and everything. He's been at the bottom long enough, Fays is heading to the top, and if you get in the way, you're leaving in a body bag.

Approved.

Though it may take a while to get you into the story. We'd need to finish this Vault battle first and it could take a while because some unexpected moves are being pulled by all parties =)

[Sperio]

Application Format:
Name: Donovan "RD" Fays
Age: 45
Appearance: a tower of a man at 6'5, with lots of muscle. A caucasian male with bright red short hair. A noticeable feature is his big x scar on his face and his kinda boss mustache. His left arm has a Diamondback rattlesnake tattoo, although it's sometimes covered by his military shirt.
Skillset:
Weapon master: If it can fire, He can use it. He is proficient with any type of firearm or edged weapon.
Commander: Although Disbanned, Any former Diamondback still is loyal to him regardless of current affiliation. Via this, he can get by with any connections, via Diamondback Members, or Loyalists/Collaborators
The gun show: These muscles aren't just for show, he has been known to lift a car, and rip out concrete slabs. He is also great at MMA
Mithridates: In his spare time he did Poisons, building up an immunity to most of them, however...
Personality: A rough and tough individual, Fays is a boss in every sense of the word. A former soldier turned Gang boss, gave him an "F' off" mentality and personality. He has no patience for those who cross him, and his men, and has been known to attack known troublemakers with heavy artillery. After his gang was destroyed, he joined the antiheroes to bring the mafia down and put the Diamondbacks in power.
Weaknesses/Fears:
Vices: He has a problem with hard liquor, although a high tolerance to it, he is addicted to it. He's also a poison addict
Boiling point: Piss him off and you are f'ed, and he gets pissed off easily.
Agoraphobia: Despite being cool with all the animals in the animal kingdom, he has a crippling fear of heights, tell people and see boiling point
Likes: His men, People who he trusts, liquor, Poison
Dislikes: The entire Mafia, anyone who gets in his way, government officials, anyone trying to flirt with him
Motivation for joining Antihero team/backstory:
Motivation: Bring down the mob...... and put the Diamondbacks in his place.

Backstory: Donovan "Red Diamond" Fays, Called many names, "The constrictor", "Mark's Venom", "fer 'd lance", but you many call him 'Sir"

He was born on the south side of Chicago, in one of the biggest centers holds of the mob. As a child, he was often bullied for his social situation, not helped by the Mob's shakedowns and physical abuse. To cope with this, he started working out to become stronger, bigger, big enough to beat his bullies. One day, he broke a mafioso's nose during a shakedown. Expecting to be hailed as a hero for standing up to them, he was instead chastised and imprisoned, or he would be if he didn't enlist instead. He served two tours before heading back to Chicago, to find it at war. An old friend of his, Marcus F Sohio, had created a gang to contest the control of the mob. He joined up, becoming the right-hand man of the Diamondbacks. Eventually, they got betrayed, and the gang collapsed, with Donovan running, while Mark was killed. He later joined up with the antiheroes, now disillusioned with the government and everything. He's been at the bottom long enough, Fays is heading to the top, and if you get in the way, you're leaving in a body bag.

Approved.

Though it may take a while to get you into the story. We'd need to finish this Vault battle first and it could take a while because some unexpected moves are being pulled by all parties =)

Alright, Just tell me in the OOC when Donovan can enter the fray

[Madrinpoor]

Sorry it took me so long to post! Crazy week, and I kept forgetting.

[Madrinpoor]

I suppose I should just wait then? If Antihero is like somewhere else entirely and Avati is running, he might find someone else. Or might just try to find that artillery and take it out, otherwise it's gonna be lot's of hell for everyone.

[Infected Mushroom]

I suppose I should just wait then? If Antihero is like somewhere else entirely and Avati is running, he might find someone else. Or might just try to find that artillery and take it out, otherwise it's gonna be lot's of hell for everyone.

Sure. Wait for now. George is dueling the Metal guy and Lorelei and Tom are doing something. If things get a bit stuck for a few days I’ll add a problem on your side.

[Madrinpoor]

I suppose I should just wait then? If Antihero is like somewhere else entirely and Avati is running, he might find someone else. Or might just try to find that artillery and take it out, otherwise it's gonna be lot's of hell for everyone.

Sure. Wait for now. George is dueling the Metal guy and Lorelei and Tom are doing something. If things get a bit stuck for a few days I’ll add a problem on your side.

Ha ha, alright.

Wait, metal guy?

[Infected Mushroom]

Sure. Wait for now. George is dueling the Metal guy and Lorelei and Tom are doing something. If things get a bit stuck for a few days I’ll add a problem on your side.

Ha ha, alright.

Wait, metal guy?

Vel Kazo the Mage of Metal =)

[CoraSpia]

I should have a post up later today

[Infected Mushroom]

By the way, what are some good magic duels/fight scenes other than the Voldemort vs Dumbledore scene from the Goblet movie?

[Nagakawa]

By the way, what are some good magic duels/fight scenes other than the Voldemort vs Dumbledore scene from the Goblet movie?

First one that comes to mind is Gandalf VS Saruman in Fellowship of the Ring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBMiyEz ... Gondolin01

There's quite a fair bit of buildup leading up to the actual duel, which lasts barely a minute, but the cinematography is so masterfully done that it's worth watching the scene in its entirety

[Kaledoria]

I should have a post up later today

I basically wanted to wait for that because depending on the outcome of this, I have two different ideas what to do. But preparing everything I realized that the prelude to the question "Will Kevin, George and Kazumi make short work of the Steel Mage or will they be in serious trouble?" was long enough to be a post of it's own.

Also, since ICly Lorelei is pessimistic and thinks you might be in trouble I should clarify, that this is only her opinion and I would like her to be wrong her, the second thing would be much more productive.




Oh and @Mushroom: Where does that lake with a mutant squid suddenly come from????

And no magic fight will ever compare to the epicness of high level divine spellcasters in this timeless Order of the stick:
https://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0456.html

[Infected Mushroom]

By the way, what are some good magic duels/fight scenes other than the Voldemort vs Dumbledore scene from the Goblet movie?

First one that comes to mind is Gandalf VS Saruman in Fellowship of the Ring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBMiyEz ... Gondolin01

There's quite a fair bit of buildup leading up to the actual duel, which lasts barely a minute, but the cinematography is so masterfully done that it's worth watching the scene in its entirety

Ah yes. I vividly remember that one and the buildup. I didn’t read the books so I was shocked at the White Wizard’s sudden betrayal.

The limited use of offensive telekinesis is interesting and works well

[Infected Mushroom]

I should have a post up later today

I basically wanted to wait for that because depending on the outcome of this, I have two different ideas what to do. But preparing everything I realized that the prelude to the question "Will Kevin, George and Kazumi make short work of the Steel Mage or will they be in serious trouble?" was long enough to be a post of it's own.

Also, since ICly Lorelei is pessimistic and thinks you might be in trouble I should clarify, that this is only her opinion and I would like her to be wrong her, the second thing would be much more productive.




Oh and @Mushroom: Where does that lake with a mutant squid suddenly come from????

And no magic fight will ever compare to the epicness of high level divine spellcasters in this timeless Order of the stick: https://i.giantitp.com//comics/oots/oots0456.gif

Oh no the link is blocked in my country

In terms of the squid I was thinking of how to make Antihero’s “blasted away” sequence more interesting. The lake, the monster squid and the darkness seemed like an idea to intermix with some of his darker memories... I was thinking for a while how to find opportunities to bring up flashbacks from Antihero’s past.

I had a nightmare once about being trapped in a bubble in an entire ocean of varying-sized alien jellyfish. Some of them had the neon glowing pattern. I decided to do a variation of this here.

[Kaledoria]

Oh no the link is blocked in my country

In terms of the squid I was thinking of how to make Antihero’s “blasted away” sequence more interesting. The lake, the monster squid and the darkness seemed like an idea to intermix with some of his darker memories... I was thinking for a while how to find opportunities to bring up flashbacks from Antihero’s past.

I had a nightmare once about being trapped in a bubble in an entire ocean of varying-sized alien jellyfish. Some of them had the neon glowing pattern. I decided to do a variation of this here.

No, I was a dummy, trying to hotlink. Link fixed.

[Bursken]

Name: Dr. Hugo T. Green
Age: 28
Appearance: Fit, brown-haired, and green-eyed. No beard but small mustache. 200 cm (6 foot 5 for you yanks)
Skillset: E.R surgeon who has experience with gun crimes. He has a doctorate in medicine and is handy with knives. He does regular exercise and as a result, is quite fit and strong, and he regularly swims and runs in his (little) free time. He also fences. INCREDIBLY LUCKY
Personality: Hugo is a cheerful guy who handles stress well and enjoys saving lives. Relationship-wise, he is always looking for "the one" and believes in true love. Some say he is a dreamer, but he is not the only one.
Weaknesses/Fears: Afraid of orangutans due to experience with one as a child. This has haunted him.
Likes: Food, eating food, helping people, reading, playing games, and fencing ( OOC I do this IRL and thought it would be nice to include)
Dislikes: Oragutangs and inconsiderate folk
Motivation for joining Antihero team/backstory:
His best mate from childhood became a druggie and to fuel his addiction he did crimes for the mafia. He eventually was caught, snitched, and was brutally killed in a display of what happens to snitches. His first girlfriend's father was also tied to the mafia, and had his "boys" rough Hugo up, though they mistook his brother for him, leading to his brother walking with a limp and occasionally a cane

[Infected Mushroom]

Name: Dr. Hugo T. Green
Age: 28
Appearance: Fit, brown-haired, and green-eyed. No beard but small mustache. 200 cm (6 foot 5 for you yanks)
Skillset: E.R surgeon who has experience with gun crimes. He has a doctorate in medicine and is handy with knives. He does regular exercise and as a result, is quite fit and strong, and he regularly swims and runs in his (little) free time. He also fences. INCREDIBLY LUCKY
Personality: Hugo is a cheerful guy who handles stress well and enjoys saving lives. Relationship-wise, he is always looking for "the one" and believes in true love. Some say he is a dreamer, but he is not the only one.
Weaknesses/Fears: Afraid of orangutans due to experience with one as a child. This has haunted him.
Likes: Food, eating food, helping people, reading, playing games, and fencing ( OOC I do this IRL and thought it would be nice to include)
Dislikes: Oragutangs and inconsiderate folk
Motivation for joining Antihero team/backstory:
His best mate from childhood became a druggie and to fuel his addiction he did crimes for the mafia. He eventually was caught, snitched, and was brutally killed in a display of what happens to snitches. His first girlfriend's father was also tied to the mafia, and had his "boys" rough Hugo up, though they mistook his brother for him, leading to his brother walking with a limp and occasionally a cane

I like this character, we are missing a medical expert on the team and he'd be useful. He looks good.

But I'm just a bit worried about the incredibly lucky listed as a skillset, what do you mean by that?

[Infected Mushroom]

Cora we may have to duke it out with Vel Kazo and George before some of the other posts can be resolved, I'm not sure.

By the way, what should Pietro see on his end with respect to the two manipulated drones? I can edit or follow up.

[Kaledoria]

Cora we may have to duke it out with Vel Kazo and George before some of the other posts can be resolved, I'm not sure.

By the way, what should Pietro see on his end with respect to the two manipulated drones? I can edit or follow up.

Well, the Drone that shot at Lorelei saw something black maybe matte metallic shining through the bushes (maybe Lorelei's head bobbing above it and it aimed low to where center of mass should be), clearly not enough to make out her exact silhouette, thus it hit the armored laptop-case instead. Then the two charged closer and then suddenly there was a lot of high amplitude noise on the frequency on which they were remote-controlling their drones. (Sadly you can't just block the signal; jamming means "shouting so loud the enemies can't understand each other")

Now, I don't know how close to the raw signal level the terminals of Drone operators are (I guess the pilot screens just blank if they receive no valid signal but since that whole installation looks a lot like a military station, somewhere in there, there will be communication specialist who will be able to tell Pietro, that the Drones were jammed instead of shot down).

[Christian Confederation]

I'm alive