conversations.from: system
conversations.value: In the closing days of World War II, the American Office of Strategic Services (OSS) and Russian Ministry of State Security (MGB) raided a secret German lab where Nazi scientist were conducting experiments using dark matter, a powerful yet volatile and rare substance. The OSS (later to become the CIA) and the MGB (predecessor of the KGB) both confiscated what they could and began their own programs researching dark matter.
  
  Fast forward to the dawn of a new decade, the 1970's, and the Cold War is in full swing, but the CIA has an ace up its sleeve...or so it thinks. Enter the Hoffman Project, a CIA black operation where agents have been injected with dark matter which has been found to cause mutations, giving the recipients (the ones that survive the process) incredible powers.
  
  Under the guise of the Hoffman Institute, an independent “think-tank” organization devoted to furthering mankind's knowledge, preserving art, investigating the unknown and exploring history, the CIA's Hoffman agents roam the globe fighting against the encroaching tide of communism and other threats against America.
  
  Sprinkled with influences from Alias, Leverage, Mission Impossible, and the X-Files among others, the Hoffman Project will see dark matter infused agents performing missions for the CIA's black ops department as well as maintaining their cover story by investigating matters that would fall under the purview of the Hoffman Institute.
  
  CHARACTER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
  
  This story will not be on a first come, first serve basis; I will evaluate all applicants and their submissions and may request revisions. This is NOT an uber-powered supers game, powers should be subtle and not overt. Keep that in mind when thinking about your powers...no flying, laser eyes, etc.
  
  Some examples for use or inspiration, some of these can't be used as listed but it's a good reference point: <http://bit.ly/1tkbKi3>
  
  I am looking for 3-4 (but may take a 5th if it's really good) participants to help tell this story. The chapters will be divided into "missions" with episodic television our guideline.
  
  1) Select one of the listed natures (custom ones not accepted) and develop your power based off of the theme of that agent type. Your nature and power should flavor your posts.
  
  2) Ideally only one of each type of agent (nature) will be accepted to have a well rounded team. However multiple of the same may be accepted if the differences warrant it...check out the existing and/or pending characters.
  
  3) Strength and weaknesses are pretty well developed as well; I will accept custom ones of these if they follow a similar pattern and theme.
  
  4) I have listed a few subplots as ideas but am looking for custom and fleshed out ones here that fit your character...be creative.
  
  Added bonuses if you add pictures where there are none to reflect your character.
  
  STORY NOTES
  
  This game is being developed for a slow burn and for the long haul. I've listed 2-3 scenes a week which should be fine, but we may go slower or we may go faster. Communication between narrator and participants is CRUCIAL. Weekend and holiday posting is 100% optional.
  
  Because of the planned episodic nature with the chapters, we can have characters "sit out" missions if you need a break. We can also introduce other agents as needed. 
  
  Do not be afraid of weak or uncertain outcomes! I plan on challenging you here, so (hopefully) you won’t have enough cards to make them ALL strong. Expect to play off the other characters! Don’t step on each others' toes, but there WILL be some writing for each other. So keep this in mind when making characters. Think about the mentioned television influences and other similar episodic genre shows for the flow of the story.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: That's a big ol' 10-4 good buddy...I get the guidelines and am ready to roll.
conversations.prefix: 10-4:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The clock is ticking and time is running out. Your unknown adversaries KJASHDFKASDF
conversations.prefix: Ticking Clock:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A familiar conference room, leather chairs, dark oak table and uncomfortably warm. Why is that?!?!
conversations.prefix: Briefing Room (copy):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Can you prove you aren't a rogue agent, operating with only your best interest in mind?
conversations.prefix: Gain Trust:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The pain, it's sharp and all consuming, you have to relieve it before you can act with a clear mind.
conversations.prefix: Relieve the Pain:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The brains behind the project, the elderly scientist speaks with a heavy German accent; it is commonly believed that this is an alias and not his real name and he was spirited away by the OSS at the end of WWII.
conversations.prefix: Dr. Josiah Hoffman:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Text
conversations.prefix: Dexter "Mac" McIntosh:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You act with caution, paying attention to the details. When you are holding back, or taking your time, or making extra special sure you get it right...you are being careful. When you are acting Carefully, you're paying close attention to detail and taking your time, when you succeed you are taking your time to get it perfect and when failure occurs you have fumbled the execution of your action.
conversations.prefix: Careful:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You think quickly, and act with great finesse. When you do 'the smart thing', make intuitive leaps, exploit a nuance, outwit or trick, or otherwise rely on your smarts to solve something...you are being clever. When doing things Cleverly you're solving problems and applying creativity, when successful you understand the situation at hand, and when you fail you missed something vital or important.
conversations.prefix: Clever:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You act in big showy ways, giving the appearance of sparkling brilliance and ostentatiously draw attention to yourself. Being larger than life is a speciality. When you go big, brazenly proclaim, entertain, seek to impress, bluster your way out of something, show off, or just do things while piling on with extra awesome style...you are being flashy. While being Flashy you're drawing attention to something with style and panache, if successful you look impressive accomplishing your task, but if you fail you may come across as foolhardy or reckless.
conversations.prefix: Flashy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You act boldly with no hesitation and without holding back. Both physically and mentally you fully commit to what you are doing and exert yourself to your fullest. When you swing for the fences, throw your shoulder into it, grin and bear it, give it your all, and go all in...you are being forceful. When doing things Forcefully you're using brute force to power through, when successful you break things or hurt feelings but when you fail you can appear weak in some manner.
conversations.prefix: Forceful:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You act swiftly and with great agility, fast and sure-footed. When you act without stopping to think, dart and weave, lunge and leap, use quick reflexes to respond in a hurry, squeeze in an extra little non-action, dash through before its too late...you are being quick. When acting Quickly you're moving with speed and agility, when successful you finish in lightning speed, but if you fail you have overlooked something critical or have arrived too late.
conversations.prefix: Quick:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You act deceptively, secretly, attempting to avoid notice, in furtive and surreptitious ways. When you try to conceal or hide what you are doing, obscure your intentions, evade detection, appear to be other than what you are, set a trap or lay in ambush...you are being sneaky. When doing things Sneakily you're using stealth, misdirection or deceit, if you succeed your actions don’t draw attention but if you fail your intentions are obvious to everyone. 
conversations.prefix: Sneaky:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sometimes you just don't give a damn; the desire to assist is non-existent or perhaps the courage to act is lacking.
conversations.prefix: Apathetic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have never been mistaken for being graceful, you have two left feet.
conversations.prefix: Clumsy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You often have issues sorting things out; your reasoning skills, memory and/or education is sorely lacking.
conversations.prefix: Dimwitted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Whatever it is, you are pretty frail...you lack toughness and endurance or perhaps you are just flat out lazy.
conversations.prefix: Feeble:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There is something about you that just grates on others...you lack charm, the ability to interact with others or you might be just butt-ass ugly.
conversations.prefix: Repulsive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You lack strength and power power making athletic endeavors difficult.
conversations.prefix: Weak:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Blah...
conversations.prefix: PLACEHOLDER:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A tough agent has resilient health,  physical stamina, courage, a high pain threshold and are stubborn, tireless and unrelenting.
  
conversations.prefix: Tough Agent:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are dedicated to America, your drive is to protect the country, its ideals and its people.
conversations.prefix: Stars and Stripes:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are doing what needs to be done and have an agenda of your own...but just what is it?
conversations.prefix: Secret Agenda:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A strong agent has an above average strength, excels at hand-to-hand combat, has great physical power and often has an intimidating presence. 
  
conversations.prefix: Strong Agent:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A smart agent is naturally intelligent, has an innate sense of reasoning and often has had formal education.
conversations.prefix: Smart Agent:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A dedicated agent has great willpower, common sense, perception and intuition; they are naturally inclined to be defenders or protectors.
conversations.prefix: Dedicated Agent:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A charismatic agent can naturally connect with others, has mental fortitude and personal magnetism; they are often naturally manipulative.
conversations.prefix: Charismatic Agent:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You like the action, you like the danger, you eat, sleep and drink adrenaline.
conversations.prefix: Adrenaline Junkie:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You love the ability of your newfound powers. Just how far can you push them? What can they do and what can you do with them?
conversations.prefix: Push Your Limits:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pick an existing nature and develop your power from that theme.
conversations.prefix: *READ ME:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A fast agent has good hand-eye coordination, agility, balance and reflexes and is a natural athlete with speed and grace.
  
conversations.prefix: Fast Agent:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Got it, let's roll.
conversations.prefix: Let's Get Trucking:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A dingy, dirty and deserted warehouse in the industrial district.
conversations.prefix: Industrial Warehouse:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A large and sturdy door; quite the challenge standing between you and your mission.
conversations.prefix: Secured Door:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Definitely not the most reputable looking place around, but it'll do for some privacy.
conversations.prefix: Ramshackle Bar:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Intel says this couple is in the know, they have information to ferret out the organization behind the pathogen...for the right price of course.
conversations.prefix: Shady Couple:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The look big and burly, but none too bright.
conversations.prefix: Muscle:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A familiar conference room, leather chairs, dark oak table and uncomfortably warm. Why is that?!?!
conversations.prefix: Briefing Room:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Daiyu has a very particular set of skills; skills she have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make her a nightmare for people her agency makes a target. This cute, unassuming face will find you, and will kill you.
conversations.prefix: Femme Fatale:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Daiyu has a very obsessive personality. Once she has set her mind on something there is very little that will dissuade her from attempting to obtain it. 
conversations.prefix: Obsessive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A smart agent is naturally intelligent, has an innate sense of reasoning and often has had formal education.  Damon has complete recall of anything he's ever read or seen, and given time to focus, has the ability to manipulate electronic and mechanical devices at short ranges - helping him open locked doors, turn security systems on/off, re-routing power to/from systems and the like. 
conversations.prefix: Smart Agent:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You think quickly, and act with great finesse. When you do 'the smart thing', make intuitive leaps, exploit a nuance, outwit or trick, or otherwise rely on your smarts to solve something...you are being clever. When doing things Cleverly you're solving problems and applying creativity, when successful you understand the situation at hand, and when you fail you missed something vital or important.
conversations.prefix: Clever:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Whatever it is, you are pretty frail...you lack toughness and endurance or perhaps you are just flat out lazy.  (Damon is asthmatic and becomes winded easily.  in times of stress or exertion, he is constantly using his inhaler.) 
conversations.prefix: Feeble:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are dedicated to America, your drive is to protect the country, its ideals and its people.
conversations.prefix: Stars and Stripes:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: (MIND CONTROL)
  
  You act boldly with no hesitation and without holding back. Both physically and mentally you fully commit to what you are doing and exert yourself to your fullest. Harry has the ability to control others minds - it is not subtle or pretty - he just forces his way into their mind and takes over.
conversations.prefix: Forceful:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You lack strength and power power making athletic endeavors difficult.
conversations.prefix: Weak:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Harry is looking for the KGB agent who wrecked his life.
conversations.prefix: Find the Sparrow:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A tough agent has resilient health,  physical stamina, courage, a high pain threshold and are stubborn, tireless and unrelenting.  Since his transformation, Oshiro has been dealing with enough pain to make lesser men kill themselves.  His CIA handlers often refer to him as "One tough son of a bitch!"
  
conversations.prefix: Tough Agent:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You act deceptively, secretly, attempting to avoid notice, in furtive and surreptitious ways. When you try to conceal or hide what you are doing, obscure your intentions, evade detection, appear to be other than what you are, set a trap or lay in ambush...you are being sneaky. When doing things Sneakily you're using stealth, misdirection or deceit, if you succeed your actions don’t draw attention but if you fail your intentions are obvious to everyone.  Oshiro tries never to draw attention to himself, always preferring to "sneak in the back way."  With his powers of destructive phasing, he can often slip in and out unnoticed.  Unnoticed, that is, until someone gets a look at the surface that he phased through.  It's tough to be sneaky when you leave such an obvious trail.
conversations.prefix: Sneaky:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There is something about you that just grates on others...you lack charm, the ability to interact with others or you might be just butt-ass ugly.  Oshiro often smells bad.  Very bad.  The affect his powers has on his clothing make then break down quickly and smell like they've been dipped in shit and set on fire.  Again, hard to be stealthy when you smell like a burning skunk when you use your powers.
conversations.prefix: Repulsive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pain.  It is your constant companion.  Every breath brings new agonies.  When you use your powers?  Unimaginable agony.  It's no wonder you grew addicted to painkillers not long after your powers manifested.
conversations.prefix: Drug Addict:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A fast agent has good hand-eye coordination, agility, balance and reflexes and is a natural athlete with speed and grace. The dark matter infusion has given Wrecks lightning reflexes and the matching body-mind coordination, which is often a blessing in disguise.
conversations.prefix: Fast Agent:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You don't always think things through before you act. Well, that's not entirely true. To be brutally honest, you **never** think through before you act.
conversations.prefix: Impulsive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Oshiro can phase through any material, but when he does it leaves permanent and noticable damage.
conversations.prefix: Destructive Phasing:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Harry has been doing this for a very long time. He brings years of experience to the table. He knows how to operate.
conversations.prefix: Experienced Professional Spook:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Oshiro is easily insulted.  He is a proud man and doesn't take failure well.
conversations.prefix: Insulted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Damon is forthright and honest and this appeals to people's desire to believe in others.  
conversations.prefix: Honest Abe:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wrecks plays for the team the same way he plays poker or plays anything else. One for all, all for one. All in, all the time.
conversations.prefix: All In, All The Time: