New: NeXus: 616 X-Men RPG (free, open-ended, www, computer, modern, rpg)

From: donotreply@pbm.com (PBM List Autoposter)

Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:13:01 +0000

Name:		NeXus: 616 X-Men RPG
Costs:		None
Email:		sokorta zat hotmail.com
Frequency:		Freeform
URL:		http://s9.invisionfree.com/nexus_rpg
Type:		X-Men
Last-Update:		2007Jan03
Keywords: free, open-ended, www, computer, modern, rpg

Description:

NeXus: 616 X-Men RPG

The Age of Apocalypse had ended, if it had ever truly begun. In the dawn
of new hope, after the world had been restored to balance and the X-Men
prepared to keep the peace once more, cataclysm reached out and stabbed at
the very heart of the have-been and would-be heroes...

"We are going to destroy the one they call Cyclops right in front of their
eyes.. and if they don't deliver Xavier.. the girl [Wolfsbane] will be
next."
- Magneto (nymrodell)

Cyclops was dead.

The X-Men were thrown into chaos, forced to deal with the loss of their
leader, to cope with the grief and anger; each struggling with the inner
demons spawned from such loss, and from the betrayal of their most
intimate foe, Magneto, who had finally crossed the line from ideological
opposite into dogged adversary. Never before had the X-Men felt such loss
chiseled in stone, no last minute salvation or quaint ruse; no
misunderstanding or sliver of hope. Cyclops was dead, and not one
character didn't feel the nature of the universe itself change that day.

* * *
For over two years, Nexus has strived to bring a dramatic, and dynamic,
world to life for its players. Based in the 616-verse, it picks up in late
1995, transpiring after the fateful conclusion of the Age of Apocalypse.
Original plots, intricate game play, and amazing story-writing talent of
our players has contributed to Nexus' growth and to the fun, exciting, and
ever changing role-playing world and group that defines Nexus! Still,
lurkers are always welcome to come watch the story unfold, or join us in
the quest for a better future.

Devoted to rich story telling and a living world where characters can
thrive, players are asked to contribute three, full paragraphs per post
minimum, with many averaging five paragraphs! This high caliber of writing
has been recognized with compliment and by award over the years, and we
thank all of those whose time made such accomplishments and praise
possible! Back, before the ezboard hack that deleted many posts, Nexus had
been in the ezboard spotlight for two consecutive months; still, despite
moving to our new forum, Nexus continues the tradition of encouraging the
most exciting and substantial posts from our players! Dedicated players
and staff keep things moving, whether they strive to change the face of
the planet, or simply get out for a drink.

* * *
And who wouldn't need a drink? Few hours had passed, and already the chaos
that had begun to settle was stirred once more. The Sisters Gorgon, led by
Selene, had tried to dominate the world in one fell swoop...and nearly
succeeded. Fortune was with the valiant, however, and despite every one
(combined forces of X-Men and Brotherhood) perishing beneath the combined
power of the Gems, life was renewed in shadow of Selene's annihilation by
the cosmic power she'd sought to wield as Zeus might a lightning bolt. And
then, silently, another life was restored, without any proclamation or
warning. The world was turning once again, a harbinger to terrible events
that were to come. His destiny had not yet been completed.

"You precisely changed the rules the moment my blood was on your hands.
The Professor knows it, I know it, and you know it. So I'd advise you, old
man, to watch your back[...]"
- Cyclops (ksax00)

His return has marked the beginning of a new Age of Apocalypse. En Sabah
Nur, Apocalypse himself, has acquired a new power so great, that his will
may yet come to dominate Earth of the present. Faced with the knowledge
that he now possesses a cosmic cube, tainted by a trap lain by Ord, the
X-Men, and soon all mutants, must now struggle to survive whatever plans
are in store for them; to find Apocalypse and stop him before Earth falls
beneath En Sabah Nur's merciless gaze.

* * *
We invite you to stop by and take a look at all the excitement! We're sure
you'll like what you see.

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