User:Crimsonarcher
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
Formerly @Crimson Archer, now @CA
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| Paul | |
| Global: @CA | |
| Personal Data | |
| Real Name: | Paul |
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| Known Aliases: | n/a |
| E-Mail: | halforc80<at>hotmail.com |
| Age: | 35 |
| Biographical Data | |
| Occupation: | Student |
| Place of Birth: | Hillingdon, Middlesex, UK |
| Base of Operations: | Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK |
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Stuff
I started playing CoH back in 2005, and loved it! I'm a major league superhero geek at heart, and had wanted to try out MMOs for a while, so this game felt like it had been made for me. Roleplaying within the game world was a natural progression for me, and I've never really considered playing any other way!
I've been a tabletop roleplayer sine the age of 9 when I recieved my first Basic D&D red box (I can still remember the happy times colouring the numbers of the plastic dice with that little white crayon!), and before that I was big into Fighting Fantasy books. For me, it's always been about character, whether tapletop, online or RP anywhere else. I don't want or need to play the strongest or the best, I just want someone interesting that I can enjoy playing. Thankfully, I wait until I'm inspired before playing a new character (I don't suffer too badly with altitus like some I can mention!), so there's always that *need* to play the concept through...even if that concept is just a rehash of old comic book heroes!
Accolades
- Former SG Leader & Global Administrator to The Militia RPSG
Global Handle
- @CA
Characters
Union
Crimson Archer - Trick Arrow/Archery Defender
Aurelian - Fire Aura/Super Strength Tanker
Motley Fool - Martial Arts/Willpower Scrapper
Zen Arrow - Archery/Energy Melee Blaster
Wild Cat - Claws/Super Reflexes Stalker
Papa Lazarus - Necromancy/Dark Mastermind
Silver Dryad - Plant Control/Radiation Emmissions Controller
Virtue
Lord Britanic - Invulnerability/Super Strength Tanker
Proto-characters
Being a Roleplayer, I always have far more character concepts than I feel I can play. The problem is that I have a lousy memory and a terrible filing system (Postit notes are too easily lost!), so I end up losing the great ideas I had for that brilliant character just the night before.
So, I'll start trying to use this area to record some of the concepts as I come up with them. If you see one you like, then please let me know. If you want to "steal" one, then shout me. I usually don't have a problem with it, but it's always nice to know what happens to them!
Shadow Pyre
- Started out as an attempt at a villian, but didn't work out. Still love the name, but need a concept for him!
Night Gaunt
- I wanted a Batman type character, and loved this name when it was suggested to me, but (again) can't settle on a concept. I like the idea of a strapped up, leather clad stalker, but can't visualise him yet.
Doctor Bronze
- Originally, this guy started out as a homage to "Doc Savage, Man of Bronze", a 1920's pulp hero, but now I'm not sure. At the moment when I see the name, I'm thinking steampunk robot. maybe a contemporary of Nemesis, but fighting for good in a body of bronze? I have no idea about AT though!
Gold Scarab
- This one was originally a reformed criminal, using ancient egyptian technology (think Stargate) as a Blaster/Blapper. Loved his original costume, but hated trying to play a Blapper. I'm currently having ideas about making him someone who's picked up the identity of a old-time, but now retired, hero and becoming the new "Gold Scarab". Time will tell...
Draconic Fire
- I wanted a Fire/Fire Blaster or Corrupter. I also wanted to use the demon wings from my Veteran Awards. This guy looked like a humanoid "dragon" who smoked cigars. It was pretty much a no brainer! I loved his look, but he didn't have a personality, so maybe I'll revisit him sometime when I have a flash of inspiration.
Universal Hero
- I was AMAZED this name wasn't taken. I had the idea of a corporate sponsored, attention whore with super powers! Basically, he'd do anything to anything, so long as a camera crew was present. In the end I loved the name, and hated the concept. Ho-hum...
Gentleman X
- This guy was just a nutter living in my head for a while. I had this vision of a cross between Grendel and Rorschach; a guy in a plush suit wearing a full fitted mask... and shaving with the mask on. That was the concept! This guy doesn't take the mask off. EVER. Behind it he's just a normal guy who's left his family, his kids, his life, and hides behind that mask. Imagine the movie "Fallen Down" if the guy who lost it became a superhero. He's The Punisher, without the moral code. Again, the concept become too complicated for me to get my head round. Left on the shelf for now. Still like the name though!
Redline/Thrillseeker
- I wanted an extreme sports dude, who got powers when his adrenaline levels were high enough. He was going to be a successful "Tony Hawks" type, but who was also a superhero, but had to keep his adrenaline levels sky-high otherwise his powers would decline and eventually disappear until the next spike. Just thought it would be fun to have a guy who NEEDED to keep moving, keep fighting, keep pushing himself, otherwise he really would be in trouble!
Spitfire Ace
- I want a proper British hero, and I love this name. No idea about concept yet, other than fire powers and he flies! Costume will probably be a flag of St George, although that could change. Need to work on his a bit as he's not talking to me yet...
More Stuff
Crimson Archer was my second ever CoH character. I'm a huge fan of The Green Arrow, and creating a homage to that comic book character was one of the reasons I got into this game!
As with most of my characters, Crimson Archer's background and personality was quite different when I started to who he is now, and can be said to have grown organically through playing the game. He wasn't gay when I started playing him, but there's only so many times a character can beat you over the head with a trait before you start to take notice!
To me, Jay feels human. He has frailties, anger, love and insecurities, which often make him both a surprise and a joy to play. I can only hope some of that comes out when he meets people!!
