No dice are rolled, and issues are resolved through a clear understanding of what each character can do. Thus as a MUX primarily centered on roleplay rather than systemized combat, MMM does not make use of a system of numerical character 'stats'. To ensure smooth gaming, however, we do require well defined power levels and limits. We are aware of the many sources for this kind of information -- comics, indices, the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, table top roleplaying games, et cetera -- and we are also cognizant that many times these sources provide contradictory and mutually conflicting information. Even with canonical instances straight out of the comics, what a character is capable of can sometimes vary from issue to issue, from writer to writer. Furthermore, on panel, characters are often seeing performing feats that would be nigh impossible given their 'statistics' on paper.

So how far do we carry the authority of said texts? In which of these conflicting sources do we place more weight? Our stance is this : These references are indeed useful as guidelines during the application process, but past that point, they no longer hold bearing. Once an application is accepted, that then becomes the sole source of information that is used. An application is an agreement, between player and admin, as to what any given character is capable. It is meshes together the information available and then presents that as what will be used on the game hereafter. From then on, any further changes must go through the Character Alterations Department on the MUX.

Hence the application is essential for game play. It is also a contract of sorts, in that it gives an indication of what the character will do, who you perceive the character to be, what sort of impact the character will have on game balance and roleplay, and how much time you intend to invest in the character.

Below are some topics which explain this more thorough and expound on the process of getting a character at Mutatis Mutandis MUX. If you have any questions, feel free to either log in to the MUX or send us some email.