Character Concepts

Check here if you're looking for ideas to get you started with creating a character. Our list of Wanted/Restricted concept may change over time as our game demographics shift.

On Mutations:

rEvolution is a low- to moderately-powered game, based on the more real-world feel of the X-Men movies rather than the comicverse. We stress story and character development far more than superpowers and action sequences. As such, mutations on this game are not at the same power level as mutations in the comic books. Many comic-canon characters will have to be powered down from their comic counterparts to fit in our theme. Also remember that characters do not necessarily start out as powerful as they will eventually become: younger characters should have time to grow and develop in their abilities. Plan ahead. Create milestones for your character's mutation growth. Keep in mind that you will never reach full Phoenix strength as Jean Grey: that kind of world-destroying power will not be approved by the staff. Also remember, having a mutation comes with downsides as well. Write limitations and side effects into your character's abilities. Remember that using mutations is exertion just like any other, and takes fuel and energy to maintain. Remember to keep those drawbacks in mind in the course of roleplay!

Wanted Concepts

These are suggestions for characters we'd really love to see some of on grid!

• Ordinary Unpowered Humans!
• People who hold anti-mutant sentiments (both on the everyday uncomfortable-with-them-going-to-school-with-my kids end of the spectrum to the Friends of Humanity terrorist end of the spectrum)
• Civil servants of any stripe (Law enforcement, EMTs, Firefighters, etc.)
• Activists, on either side of the fight.
• Teachers, either at Xavier's or otherwise.
• Obvious physical mutants.
• Mutants with unassuming/useless powers.

Restricted

These character types are not banned, but for various reasons they can be more difficult to integrate into our game. Because of this, staff will be scrutinizing applications for these types more carefully, and it is highly recommended to discuss your character concept with staff first before applying to make sure your character can fit into our theme.

• Characters with precognitive powers.
• Characters with powers deriving from anything other than mutation.
• Characters with extreme levels of wealth or power.
• Characters younger than high-school age.
• Orphans.

Banned

These are concepts that do not fit into our theme. For that reason, applications including these concepts will not be approved.

• Time travel.
• Reality manipulation.
• Magic users.
• Aliens.
• Characters from non-Marvel canons.