Well, how hard do you want to stick to the timeline aspect of things? I have been following Rogue as a character for the better part of 25 to almost 30 years now. I could play her as just having been taken in by Mystique, though she is far more compelling as a more recent version of her character in the power set.
I saw the imbalance and did not want to suggest miss marvel because she would be a New Avenger because well that would be the fairly obvious choice.
I could "story" up a reason why Rogue would not be a New Avenger I think, but I guess you gotta do what you gotta do to keep the balance.
I would prefer a semi-accurate X-Men Rogue, personally, since she IS a more compelling character that way. I'll talk with Alix and see what we come up with.
If Rogue doesn't work out, you have anything else in mind suggestion wise that would fit a need for the idea as a whole. I am fairly flexible and Rogue has been a personal favorite of mine since.. well forever. I think the other option I would explore is Psylocke in the early 90s since she was so much more of a compelling character to me (and I liked the outfit better then too.)
I need to talk to Alix first to decide what we should do, Freeko. I'll get back to you when we've decided. Any suggestions would need to be filtered through the "balancing" thing, and IF Rogue doesn't work out, you'd likely need to choose somebody who would fit in with the Wildcards. Therefore, I doubt any of the current X-Men would fit the bill.
It is, though there is some variability, and I was searching for a way to explain why her eye and face can't heal. I can certainly adjust her onset and still have the healing factor emerge last to explain that if you like. However, she's also far older than the average mutant, and prior to the widespread use of electric lighting, the average age for menarche was 16. This has been my Cliff Clavin moment for the day . Anyway, just let me know and I'll tweak it if you prefer.
As far as Flash goes, as long as he's okay with mutants, Cal will be fine with him . Her grudge is mainly with those who discriminate against obvious mutants. Perhaps I need to make that clear in the bio as well?
Oh, the age isn't an issue. Just something I was personally curious about I mean, Rogue didn't manifest her stuff until she was 16 - old enough to be kissing boys - so there's precedent. It doesn't need to be altered, just something I personally was curious about. Also, I can't find her on the Marvel Strength Database; what's her upper limit in terms of lifting weight, do you know? Just so I can get a feel for just how strong she is.
The Marvel Universe Wiki puts her strength at a five. To be honest, I'm used to running realistic/movieverse games where powers are toned down a bit, so I've played her as being able to pick up cars and throw them, which is far less than her comic abilities. I don't think she's quite Sif's match as far as strength goes (Sif is ranked a six), which is why I initially offered her up as the Sneak rather then the Brawler. However, Callisto is listed as faster and her fighting skills are also listed higher. So I figure it balances out, lol.
So, after thinking over my character and the core concept of The Prowler, I think I'll have him be the Wildcard's Techie instead of Sneak, since he's a bit more tech oriented, though he is more of a home grown techie than say Stark. I have a few ideas for him using SHIELD resources and tech to do some creative things for the Wildcards... If that's alright of course.
Freeko: The roster for the NAs is getting a bit tight. If we allow Rogue to join over with them, what role do you see her fulfilling?
I'd think so too. I also imagine him as a techie sorta since there were times when he had to make his own toys. But sneak is more keen to him from what I see.
On the note of Blade: I see him as either the Sneak or the Brawler type. The Sneak is currently unoccupied, so go ahead!
On the note of Rogue: We've decided that if you want to pitch Rogue, go ahead! We'll then close NA apps until The Wildcards have an equal number. Though you could alternatively take Psylocke for the Wildcards, if you want. Up to you!
Kureneko, that sounds fine Being weaker than Sif should be balanced out by being smaller and nippier.
*laughs* you know, I thought about throwing one of Marvin's songs up, but I'm not going to lie, I thought it was the wrong feel for this version of Sam.
Venom's Flash Thompson incarnation is low ranked all around I'm afraid. His strength ranking is only two, fighting skills three. MacDonald Gargan as Venom has a strength of seven but fighting is only a two. Carnage is higher, with a strength of five and fighting four.
And what?! That's bullshit right there! Thompson's Venom has been shown to be able to lift just as much weight as Carnage herself! And that's BEFORE his "upgrade" to True Host "Space Knight!" AND Thompson is a trained special forces soldier, and he only gets a three?! And Carnage, only a five and a four? She frequently gives The Avengers trouble!