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apocalypsehowooc2022-04-02 05:43 pm
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General Announcement - Update to Character Cap Rule, April 2022
In the interest of fairness and transparency, the mod team would like to highlight a very recent update to the way we handle character caps for casts/canons. While we are specifically adjusting the way we approach the Marvel Cinematic Universe and related media, in a broader sense we plan to apply the same approach and reasoning to any expansive canon that encompasses multiple semi-standalone media entries under a single multiverse umbrella.
It has come to our attention that following recent movie events, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has come to encompass what had previously been multiple standalone Marvel canons (such as multiple Spider-Man universes created by Sony, and, arguably, all of Marvel's various comic book universes). Under our existing rules, this would mean that any character from the Marvel multiverse would be subject to the MCU's cap of five characters. However, given that even a year or two ago many of these movies and comics would have been considered completely separate from the MCU, we believe that requiring all Marvel characters to be counted under the MCU character cap would be excessively restrictive. The purpose of cast caps is to avoid any one cast dominating the game, and we feel that characters from many of these largely standalone media are substantially separated from the background and life experiences of characters in the MCU's main universe.
That being the case, we have updated our FAQ with the following entry:
Thank you again for joining us on ourhorrible journey. Please let us know in the comments if you have any questions or feedback.
It has come to our attention that following recent movie events, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has come to encompass what had previously been multiple standalone Marvel canons (such as multiple Spider-Man universes created by Sony, and, arguably, all of Marvel's various comic book universes). Under our existing rules, this would mean that any character from the Marvel multiverse would be subject to the MCU's cap of five characters. However, given that even a year or two ago many of these movies and comics would have been considered completely separate from the MCU, we believe that requiring all Marvel characters to be counted under the MCU character cap would be excessively restrictive. The purpose of cast caps is to avoid any one cast dominating the game, and we feel that characters from many of these largely standalone media are substantially separated from the background and life experiences of characters in the MCU's main universe.
That being the case, we have updated our FAQ with the following entry:
➥ How do you decide what's a separate canon and what's not for the purpose of character caps?
Typically, reboots and remakes that are not explicitly sequels or alternate timelines within the original canon will qualify as separate, while spinoffs will be considered the same canon (for example, the 1978 and 2004 versions of Battlestar Galactica would be considered separate, while the show Angel would be considered part of the same canon as Buffy the Vampire Slayer). However, the mod team recognizes that in certain cases the question is more complicated and that strict application of a single character cap across linked canons might be unfair. In those cases the mod team will make a case-by-case ruling upon request.
Specifically in the case of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the mod team recognizes that following recent movie events, the MCU has come to encompass what had previously been multiple standalone Marvel canons. The MCU movies, their direct spinoffs, and media confirmed to take place in the MCU's main universe will continue to count as a single canon for the purpose of character caps. However, Marvel media that had previously been established as standalone canons and recently folded into the MCU will be considered on a case by case basis to determine whether they qualify for separate cast caps.
Given the capped nature of this game, the mods reserve the right to re-evaluate and close applications for Marvel (or other) sub-canons at a future date if we feel the game is weighing too heavily toward one group of related canons/franchises.
Typically, reboots and remakes that are not explicitly sequels or alternate timelines within the original canon will qualify as separate, while spinoffs will be considered the same canon (for example, the 1978 and 2004 versions of Battlestar Galactica would be considered separate, while the show Angel would be considered part of the same canon as Buffy the Vampire Slayer). However, the mod team recognizes that in certain cases the question is more complicated and that strict application of a single character cap across linked canons might be unfair. In those cases the mod team will make a case-by-case ruling upon request.
Specifically in the case of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the mod team recognizes that following recent movie events, the MCU has come to encompass what had previously been multiple standalone Marvel canons. The MCU movies, their direct spinoffs, and media confirmed to take place in the MCU's main universe will continue to count as a single canon for the purpose of character caps. However, Marvel media that had previously been established as standalone canons and recently folded into the MCU will be considered on a case by case basis to determine whether they qualify for separate cast caps.
Given the capped nature of this game, the mods reserve the right to re-evaluate and close applications for Marvel (or other) sub-canons at a future date if we feel the game is weighing too heavily toward one group of related canons/franchises.
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