Im debating on running a Mutant & Masterminds campaign (3e rules) but before I put out an official invitation I wanted to gauge if anyone on here would even be interested. I've only just started playing and DM M&M myself but would like to spread this game. This would be a homebrew campaign by the way.
Nova City
3:14 A.M.
It's been three weeks since the team has been put together. A few training seasons and some preparations later, and the first patrol is tonight.
Like most large cities, Nova City is still awake at night! Neon signs light up Little Tokyo, the logos of Style Sultan, WongTech, and Saxon Shipping shine above their respective skyscrapers, and cars still drive down the gridlock of roads.
And like any large city, theirs crime, like the one happening at the Nova City Bank. Now, normally, Gadget Girl or Spotlight would take care of this kind of thing, but you happen to know that Spotlight is in California and Gadget Girl hasn't been seen in a week. The badguys likely know this too, hence the crime. But they don't know about you!
Nova City
3:14 A.M.It's been three weeks since the team has been put together. A few training seasons and some preparations later, and the first patrol is tonight.
Like most large cities, Nova City is still awake at night! Neon signs light up Little Tokyo, the logos of Style Sultan, WongTech, and Saxon Shipping shine above their respective skyscrapers, and cars still drive down the gridlock of roads.
And like any large city, theirs crime, like the one happening at the Nova City Bank. Now, normally, Gadget Girl or Spotlight would take care of this kind of thing, but you happen to know that Spotlight is in California and Gadget Girl hasn't been seen in a week. The badguys likely know this too, hence the crime. But they don't know about you!
Shadowmeld leans on the wall of a nearby building, waiting for Whip, Fox, and Lightning Bug to catch up after his teleport. He walks to the edge of the building, glancing at the bank around the corner.
Whippoorwill glides in silently, and alights on a ledge of a building overlooking the bank entrance.
"Everyone, check in. Report your position and if you've spotted any activity."
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Fox sits On the Edge of a building, her leg hanging off the edge as she Looks Down at Whip From her position "on building, on your 3'o'clock. Waiting the Signal... I don't Normally Take Bank Heists. You sure these guys are even worth stopping?" as she Watches she Flips one of her Shuriken in her hand, "or are the Criminals in these cities used to fighting Professionals?"
"I'm on the roof of the customs house. Got an eye on the back. Nothing yet, and Fox I know it can seem tedious now but remember this work is important. We may well save hostage lives today." as he finishes Lighting-Bug waves his hand and starts a storm forming above him "Sorry Whippoorwill I forgot to call incoming again.
Shadowmeld touches his comm lightly, activating it as he teleports to a small building on one side of the bank. "I'm on the West side, currently searching for any activity."
Whippoolwill scan the front but sees no lookout, getaways, or traps.
Lightning-Bug watches the back, but sees nothing but an overflowing dumpster and some bad graffiti.
Black Fox and Shadowmeld watch as four figures and floating orb causally exit the building, talking loudly. It only takes a glance to see that these aren't your normal everyday crooks. If the purple orb drone didn't say that already.
The first one looks like a young woman. She has long black hair and a domino mask. The clothing is a skin tight, sleeveless black suit. Over her shoulder she's carrying a trash bag that looks nearly bursting.
The man next to her is tall and muscular, with white buzzcut hair and and a large pair of sunglasses. He's wearing what looks like a green military uniform and is lighting a cigar with one hand. With the other hand he's dragging a very large safe that looks like it just got ripped out of a wall. But the most noticeable thing about his appearance in that his skin has a strange metallic sheen to it.
Next to him is a young man with a grey and black spandex suit and blond hair sticking up in a curvy fashion. On his chest is a curvy white S and in his hands are stacks on racks of money. As he walks he practically skips with joy.
The last man is tall and bald. Is face is mostly obstructed by a surgical mask and he has on a long white doctor coat. In his latex gloved hands he holds an odd looking gun and strapped to his back is something that looks like a unpainted rocket.
They stop at the edge of the road and the doctor one looks at his watch. They are obviously waiting for something!
Whippoorwill thinks hard about what she might have heard about these bank robbers.
"All right, we've got contact. Remember, larceny is not a capital offense. Let's also try to do less damage than what's being stolen."
Shadowmeld shifts into his Incorporeal form, creeping up behind the woman and attempting to plant a Mini-Tracer on her.
Lightning-bug will move to the side of the building that would give him the best view. Waiting to teleport over because of how noticeable it is.
"I can't get a great angle let me know when you need me or if they notice you."
With Lightning-Bug now on the left of the bank, you all have a clear view of them now.
Shadowmeld silently places a tracker on the woman and she's none the wiser!
Whippoorwill looks at the crooks, but she honestly can't place any of them! I mean... the big metal guy looks... familiar but thats about it.
but ow that a few members are closer, you can hear them!
"What kinda bank doesn't have a night guard?!?!? I wanted to punch something!!!! the woman in black rages.
"I had you rob this place BECAUSE of that, Susan." an apathetic voice comes from the orb.
"I think it's great! We'll get of Scott-free!" the blond guy chirps.
The older guy lets out a booming laugh! "I wouldn't call ripping a safe out of a wall 'Scott-free'!"
"Shut up. Eunice should be here soon. And back up Tyler, your too close. the bald man mumbles as he schooches away from the others.
Shadowmeld speaks into his comm, no need to whisper since he is currently in his signature Shadowmeld form, blocked from hearing. "I've got a tracker on one of em, and I'm in a good position to attack right now. Either we take them here and now, wait till' their car arrives, or follow their vehicle once it gets here to their safehouse."
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Fox is unable to speak into her Com, unlike Shadow, her Form was gassious and unable to form sound even if she wanted, but she listens, and is Aware of the situation, standing Right beside teh Doctor looking one, assuming from his getup he would be the group's support...., she draws one of her Katana and readies herself t o return to her substanial form at the order to attack.
Damn. I hate not knowing what I'm up against. They may be too tough for us. Or, not tough enough and we could really hurt them. Eh, probably not, from the look of metal guy.
"Okay, let's hit 'em before their ride gets here. If they rabbit, we follow. If they fight, we take them down. Got it?"
Whippoorwill glides off her perch, draws one of her standard quills and flings it at the metal guy.
Shadowmeld shifts into his physical form, flipping his staff over in his hands as it extends and swiping it toward the doctor guy.
A bolt of lighting moves up into the newly formed rainshower and comes down onto the doctor as the flash lightens Lightning bug is standing there.
(Teleport Rank 10, Change Velocity, Change Direction, Noticeable (a lightning bolt shoots down to Lightning Bug and to his destination), Activation (Move), Medium must near a storm.)(Damage rank 5)
[ooc[so whip hits but whats the damage fro your quills?[/ooc]
Doc's Rolls
Trash Bag Lady's Roll
Shadowmelds stick makes contact with the back of the doctor's head, and seconds later lightning arcs from the sky! He stumbles forward and raises his hand slightly, before falling face first on the pavement!
Black Fox's katana also makes contact with her target, and also slashes the bag open letting stacks of cash pour out! The woman lets out a rage filled roar as she turns on her attacker!
The younger looking guy sees his partners getting attacked to his right and left and gulps! his leg suddenly shoots out, stretching 30, 40, 50, 60 feet away, and the rest of him follows!
The woman bares her teeth and tenses her arms, and you watch as what looks like glass spikes grow out of her arms! "DIE!!!" she screams as she throws a wild punch at the Black Fox!
Meanwhile the purple orb spouts, "Abort Mission! Abort Mission! Don't fight you imbeciles!"
Ironsides Rolls
The quill strikes the metal man in his chest! ... and does absolutely nothing.
He lets out a roaring laugh, ashes from his cigar spraying everywhere, as says, "It's gonna take a little bit more than that, girly!"
As his partners get attacked, he gives a slight frown... before swinging the safe in a wide arc and letting it go, it flying at Whippoorwill!
"Don't throw the safe, Ironsides! Shard, grab the money and follow Stretch! And someone check on Virus!" the orb practically screeches.
Sylin rips out a smoke bomb, slamming it down to the floor in front of him!
Whippoorwill lets a brief flash of annoyance cross her face when her quill glances off the metal guy without effect. His wind-up, thankfully, telegraphed his attack so she was out of the way when the safe sailed past her.
"Hey!" she shouts with indignation as the fact that this guy just threw a freaking safe at her. "That's --" Oh, that's a terrible pun. Don't you dare say it. "--dangerous."
Shadowmeld Teleports to a shadow near the stretchy dude caused by the roof of the bank, throwing an uppercut toward him!
Shadowmelds fist slams into the stretchy guy's jaw, causing his neck and head to bend back in an impossible motion!
-1 Penaly
But his neck snaps back into place, a shocked expression on his face!
Seeing the orb giving orders Lightning bug assumes its some communications device back to an HQ of sorts or alternately the leader of the group. He will shoot a volley of lighting at it
He then shouts "The orb is giving the orders"
Shadowmelds fist slams into the stretchy guy's jaw, causing his neck and head to bend back in an impossible motion!
[dice=Toughness]1d20 + 5 -1 Penaly
But his neck snaps back into place, a shocked expression on his face!
He then shouts "The orb is giving the orders"
"I noticed. He was also kind enough to tell them not to fight, but they don't seem to be listening. Though we haven't given them the option of surrendering. At least, not yet."
Whippoorwill swoops in a little lower, but staying airborne. "The nice purple ball must be the brains of the operation. You going to listen to it and stop fighting? This is your chance; surrender now."
Lightning arcs through the air, first hitting Lightning-Bug before he redirects it at the orb!
"Retreat back to HQ, now!" the orb screams before the lightning hits, causing it to spark and explode!
HA! Leslie knew we wern't the kind too back down from a brawl!" Ironsides shouts, his cigar nearly falling from his mouth! "Now 'ow bout you come down here, Lil Bird, and fight!"
Sadly, the stretchy guy is to far away to hear Whippoorwill's suggestion! Before Shadowmeld can punch him again, his legs stretch like gum, and he's suddenly 40 feet up and 20 feet away!
Shard (the woman with glass spikes coming out of her arm) gives a rage filled yell as she brings her arms down like a hammer, aiming of The Black Fox! (skipping you, Black Fox btw, but you can take and extra turn, unless you dropped out.)
Whippoorwill declines the metal guy's invitation to fight him on the ground. "That sounds awfully intimate, and we just met. So how about no?" She stays in the air and flings one of her stunner quills at him.
Will DC 20
Lightning arcs through the air, first hitting Lightning-Bug before he redirects it at the orb!
"Retreat back to HQ, now!" the orb screams before the lightning hits, causing it to spark and explode!
Stumbling back from the shockwave coming off of the attack aimed at Black Fox lightning bug will use that momentum to backpedal slightly further before calling forth another bolt of electricity from the sky into himself and then redirecting the energy at the stretchy guy