Applying the Multiverse Theory to Fan Characters

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Applying the Multiverse Theory to Fan Characters
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Kingdaro	Nov 24 2010, 01:26 PM Post #1
The ball of Epicness Posts: 1,369 Group: A Rank Hero Member #9,216 Joined: July 20, 2008	Have you ever had the problem to where you see a roleplay you like, but you can't roleplay in it due to it conflicting your character(')s(') backstory? Well what if your character had more than one backstory? A different one in each dimension? In one dimension your character could die a terrible death. In another, he/she could've had some change in biology, such as Animal to Human, or something less stereotypical. In another dimension, he/she could've been a miscarriage, but reborn as a science experiment. The list goes on. In my opinion, this would fix this problem if it occurred. I wasn't sure where to put this, move if in the wrong place.
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Phoenix-Saturn	Nov 24 2010, 02:22 PM Post #2
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Zak	Nov 24 2010, 05:00 PM Post #3
For The Circle Posts: 4,002 Group: D Rank Legend Member #9,748 Joined: February 10, 2009 3DS Friend Code: 1118-0225-4062 Steam ID: zakth686	When I do this, I usually give them differing appearances, different clothing ect. but yes, I have employed this theory a lot, though usually only to differ the character from canon to canon, i.e. I have a Zak for the Sega Sonic universe, but another for the Archie Universe, this one naked and employing mechanical aid in fighting, and another for Sonic X canon, this one just without pants and a different jacket. I also have an alternate Zak for sprite comics, and another alternate for roleplays that specificaly take place in alternate universes. And of course there is always the Anti-Zak. And a female one for teh lulz. It can be an interesting concept if applied correctly, though I don't like the times when it's over used, and the OP simply uses them as an excuse to engineer the character to pwn in the roleplay (i.e. making him a pirate in a sea-travel based roleplay, or an amazing sniper in an assassination roleplay)
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Deleted User	Nov 24 2010, 05:19 PM Post #4
Deleted User	Kingdaro Nov 24 2010, 01:26 PM Have you ever had the problem to where you see a roleplay you like, but you can't roleplay in it due to it conflicting your character(')s(') backstory? Well what if your character had more than one backstory? A different one in each dimension? I myself tend to do this to a certain degree; for me it's more like I slightly ALTER their backstory, while using the same basic story the whole time. Like, my character Mister Black for example. His backstory is that he is an android of the Overlord's Inquisition, sent to mercilessly hunt down and kill/torture any people who have done something to displease the Overlord of Mankind, the tyrant who rules over a post-apocalyptic Earth. Obviously this backstory would conflict with certain RP's. So, I alter his story slightly, to be something like, for example, that he's still an android of the Inquisition, only this Overlord is some mysterious man with a lot of resources operating behind the scenes and plotting to take over the world. Basically the same story, but minus the post-apocalyptic world and more secrecy.
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Cy-Fox	Nov 24 2010, 05:36 PM Post #5
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HollyYoshi	Nov 24 2010, 05:59 PM Post #6
I object to your claims Posts: 15,025 Group: =SB= Queens Member #9,640 Joined: January 9, 2009 Gender: Female Country: United States of America 3DS Friend Code: 1891-1489-0768 Nintendo ID: Agent_Blaire Game Currently Playing: Yoshi's Island	I kinda do the same thing Dev does; I use some of the basic parts for my character's backstories in RPs, but with some alteration. For instance, Blaire is based in the SatAM universe, where Robotnik is in control, and she is part of a freedom fighter group of my own creation, the Oakland Resistance Division. However, most of the RPs I'm in don't follow that particular universe. So I keep her as an O.R.D agent, but I also remove some of the other SatAM-esque elements from her backstory to make her fit in an RP. Edited by HollyYoshi, Nov 24 2010, 06:00 PM.



Lil Avii	Nov 24 2010, 06:35 PM Post #7
Home for the Holidays Posts: 835 Group: D Rank Hero Member #6,894 Joined: March 24, 2008	I don't have premade versions of my different characters. When I have to transfer them to a different universe, I take along their key themes and characteristics. After all, what makes a character her own person? Those things can often be applied to any universe; it's the superfluous and specific detail that often needs to be changed. Even something as specific as being a prince in one universe can be altered rather seamlessly. A prince can instead be an heir to a large corporation (If transferring from medieval worlds to more modern). A knight can be a soldier. A witch can turn into a wisened physician or caregiver or golddigger or a seductive corporate powerhouse (depending on her previous disposition). But the personality and past, beyond some tweaking for the latter, can stay the same. If you can't make a character fit in another world, then your character isn't meant to be a player-character in the first place, and you may want to cut them down or use another. Yay. Edited by Lil Avii, Nov 24 2010, 06:36 PM.
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RabidChoco	Nov 24 2010, 10:18 PM Post #8
Sandopolis Act 2 Posts: 2,402 Group: S Rank Hero Member #6,608 Joined: March 11, 2008 Gender: Male Country: Belgium 3DS Friend Code: 1521-5016-9168 Steam ID: RabidChoco Game Currently Playing: Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth	I've used a considerably different take on multiverse theory for my usual character, that he is literally able to "jump" between different continuities. Admittedly, I don't bring it up much since it's hard to work with if/when I do, but I've made that a fair bit integrated into the character as well.
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Lord Tora Unlimited Crusader	Nov 24 2010, 11:23 PM Post #9
【The Knight of Tigers 】 Posts: 5,462 Group: Former Monarchs Member #6,733 Joined: March 17, 2008 Gender: Male Country: Australia 3DS Friend Code: 0404-6433-6113 Steam ID: crusaderandtimothy	I tend to just use very skeletal backgrounds for my characters. They fit in anywhere, like a Commedia del Arte troupe. With different time eras, I've got one group of medieval characters, one group of modern characters and one group who can be put in any sort of post-modern/futuristic setting. Not to mention my meta-characters. But that just gets confusing. But yes, it's a good idea for roleplayers to be flexible with their characters.
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Captain Olimar	Nov 25 2010, 10:32 AM Post #10
Mushroom Hill Act 2 Posts: 765 Group: E Rank Hero Member #10,061 Joined: June 15, 2009 Xbox Live Gamertag: sleepy07494 3DS Friend Code: 3308-4561-5875	To be honest, I actually haven't thought of this. Now that you say it the idea seems so obvious.



Pedruben	Nov 25 2010, 10:33 AM Post #11
Currently attempting to return. Posts: 1,331 Group: A Rank Hero Member #11,430 Joined: September 20, 2010 Gender: Male Country: Portugal Game Currently Playing: Stronghold: Crusaders	I do one of two: Change the original story if is in conflict with the story\rp or creating a new, sometimes that the best, it gives me a wider field of choices.
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