FAQ

Creating a Character

How do I apply for a character?

Just login (create name password) and follow the instructions! But you might want to click around the wiki first, just to get a feel for the characters. Check out the character page (here) for a place to start. It should be noted that generally character names should be their first names, rather than aliases (eg, Kurt instead of Nightcrawler), unless there's an overlap (even then, the last name will be preferred first).

What kind of character should I play?

There are some wanted character types (see here), but otherwise, you're free to play whatever so long as it fits in the continuity and confirms to the guidelines!

Can I app as Magneto/Xavier/the Flash?

Certain character concepts are restricted (see here); characters from non-Marvel canons are not allowed. FCs (feature characters) are allowed, so long as they fall within the application guidelines (here) and fit within the continuity of the first X-Men movie. Staff may scrutinize certain FCs more heavily than others (if you want to app Magneto, you're probably going to have to work with staff).

Which FCs have already been taken?

+fcroster will get you a list of all FCs already on the MUSH!

Can Peter play all the FCs?

No. You are limited to two FCs per player, and the total number of characters one player can have is five. Sorry, Peter!

Does this MUSH use actors to portray characters?

Yes, but it's not necessary. Fan art and official art (if you're playing a featured character) is also fine, or you can forgo posting images of your character entirely. You can find a list of taken PBs here.

Knowing the Lore

I know absolutely nothing about comics, the X-Men movies, or what mutants even are. Am I screwed?

Not at all! A large portion of our player-base is unfamiliar with the movie / comics we're dealing with. OCs (original characters) are deeply valued, and play a crucial role in pretty much all our plots. You will absolutely not be snubbed, passed over, or otherwise put on a shelf just because you're not playing Wolverine.

Can I have my character be a superhero who fights crime?

Sure! But keep in mind that this MUSH's continuity is not the comic book continuity; people wearing spandex fighting criminals on the streets is highly unusual and will (probably) be responded to with a mixture of bafflement, incredulity, and arrest warrants (vigilantism is against the law!).

Is X2: X-Men United or X-Men 3: The Last Stand part of the continuity?

X2 is not part of this continuity; nothing that happened in that movie should be considered canon for this continuity. Also, there was no third X-Men movie.

Are any other Marvel movies (Iron Man, Spider-Man) part of the continuity?

Nope! But that doesn't mean you can't make them part of the continuity (through apping a character and roleplaying it out!). But no one is under any obligation to follow any sort of 'continuity script'. If you want to app a Tony Stark who never builds an Iron Man suit, that is totally fine.

I want to portray (Marvel character) as a mutant, even though they aren't in the comic canon. Is that okay?

Yep! In fact, characters with abilities that come from something other than the X-Gene are a restricted concept.

Okay, back up. What do you mean there was no third X-Men movie? I totally saw one.

No, you're just imagining things.

There was a third X-Men movie! Wolverine and Jean Grey were in it. Xavier was young, and there was this bitchin' scene with Magneto where--

Oh, I see where you're confused. X-Men: First Class was, in a sense, the 'third' X-Men movie, although it actually was more of a reset. It's not considered part of game canon (although Magneto is totally bitchin' in it).

Roleplay Culture

Okay, I'm approved and good to go. How do I find some RP?

We have a +roleplay channel for requesting RP! People will work with you to try and arrange a scene between your characters and theirs. Don't feel discouraged if you don't get an answer immediately! Trying again a little later might draw the attention of people who just came on.

What if I just wandered the grid and looked for RP that way?

Most scenes are not happening 'organically' on the grid; they are pre-arranged between players. If you stumble across two people doing a scene, you should definitely ask before joining in! But there's nothing wrong with exploring the grid to familiarize yourself with it! You can visit this page to see all non-personal grid rooms, too.

How does time pass in this continuity?

1:1 relation with real-time. In other words, a day passes in the real world? A day passes on this game. If this creates scheduling conflicts ("My character would have totally did X, but I had work"), you can 'backdate' scenes (just do the scene later, pretend it happened earlier).

Do you log scenes?

Yes! We keep track of all scenes that players are comfortable posting publicly here! This way, players can 'keep up' with events that are going on throughout the grid. For the sake of log-formatting, remember a few things: | symbols must be properly tagged so as not to break the wiki. Tabbing your posts (with %t) in-game rather than just double-lining them (with %r%r) makes it harder to format the log (you have to get rid of the tabs!). If you're unfamiliar with how to log a scene / it intimidates you, just ask someone to help - or log it for you!

Contacting Staff

Can I have my own house / apartment / building on-grid?

Yes! The catch is that you are limited to a single room. Although you could request something standalone, e.g. your own house in Queens, common housing options exist - the low-end Sunrise Apartments, the mid-range Village Lofts, the ritzy One Sixty-Seven and the Matterhorn Hotel. Contact staff to get a place!

Wait, how do I contact staff?

Just ask one of the staff (the command +staff lets you know who among them is online) or, if they are offline, post to the staff-request board, which is bboard 13. If you're new to the bboard, typing help bboard will let you know how to use it!

Under what circumstances should I contact the staff?

When you feel you have a question other players cannot answer. If you desire housing, you should also contact staff. Most government-related questions will also need to be directed to staff. If you want to concoct a scene that will hit the news, consulting staff first is generally a good idea! Ditto for player-run plots - if you have an idea for a story arc, throw it at the staff bboard first.