United Underworld/Membership Qualifications
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
United Underworld welcomes a wide variety of villain types while conforming to very specific guidelines. All prospective members must fill out an application found on the official website.
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Qualifications
The ideal United Underworld candidate would be a villain that might easily exist in the Silver or Bronze Age of Comics. This could range from the silly to the sadistic, or both. They should possess some kind of gimmick or a hook that drives the character in an interesting way. They should best be known by an alias, particularly something clever pointing to their persona. They could wear a costume, or at least an outfit or gear that exhibits some form of unifying theme. Finally, they should be a villain at heart, morally corrupt in one way or the other, as opposed to a character that is essentially good or neutral.
Behavior
All applicants should understand that United Underworld is an RP group that expects its members to be IC at virtually all times. We have high RP standards to be adhered to constantly. Behavior must conform with the "Rules of Engagement" as listed on the Right to Menace consent form. All characters, even if they have elements that range in the ridiculous, should be played with a realistic intent.
Restrictions
Game names must be spelled correctly whenever possible, without unnecessary or improper use of periods, apostrophes, or hyphens. Improper capitalization, extra letters used to frame words, or the use of "leet speak" can also disqualify names. Substituting the letter "i" for an "L" and vice versa is permitted. Handles that are simply a first and last name, like "Dan Cooper", will not be accepted. However, adding some kind of special title to a name may be acceptable, such as in "Count Otto" or "Emperor Zenon". First names with some kind of descriptive last name may also be tried, such as "Tommy Mysterious". Certain character types that carry memetic implications may not be approved unless otherwise augmented by a more compelling theme. This can include such cliches as demons, vampires, catgirls, or others.
Activity and Alternate Character Policy
At United Underworld we understand that players have different responsibilities in the game and in real life, but activity is important. All members are expected to log in and play on a regular basis, at least twice a week. An absence in excess of 20 days without prior notice can result in demotion or dismissal.
So long as players remain consistently active they may introduce alternate characters into the group. The amount of alternate characters allowed depends on the highest rank achieved by their original character in the group. This is currently determined as follows: primary council members may have two alt's, and secondary council members may have one alt. However, only one character per player may serve as a primary member of the council. Different characters may be rotated into the primary council position through various means, but only one at a time. Alternate characters may skip the application process, but must still be interviewed by at least two primary council members.
Interview Process
Prospective villains will typically be interviewed by the Supreme Leader or primary council member before being asked to join. At this point they are usually given the rank of "Initiate" for an undetermined amount of time before gaining council status.
Possible Character Suggestions
The following list is for those looking for examples of what kind of characters may find a home in United Underworld as well as to generate ideas on original creations. Combining any two of these things may also result in villain ideas.
- Alien Warlord
- Animal Themes (ape, bull, tiger, squid, various insects, etc.)
- Electric Guy (or Girl)
- Femme Fatale
- Gentleman Thief
- Ghost Pirate
- International Assassin
- Magic User
- Plant Guy (or Girl)
- Undead Guy (or Girl)
- Shapeshifter
- Time Traveler
