How to Write a Super Story: Part 2

Part 2
        When I last posted, I talked about defining your characters. How did that go?
        Once you have those questions answered, a fantastic opportunity awaits you. On your character profile tab, there is a Character Sheet that includes several places to enter said information. Why do this, you might ask? The creators of Heroes Rising commented as to that earlier in the year in a blog post included in These City Streets, the HR news source.

 “Do you want a cameo?”

        While not every character can be featured during every story, that doesn’t mean they aren’t present. This information gives the creative staff an opportunity to highlight your participation in one of the “Lore” stories. It might not get you a power card or Morphons but it is a nice feather in your super's resume to be used for bragging rights. “Yeah, you know I was there. I fought the _______. Got a good few hits in on them, too.”
        Sharing this information also gives other players a chance to get to know you and your character. Active participation is always more fun than sitting on the sidelines, so take a moment and fill your Character Sheet out if you haven’t already.
        Speaking of the “Lore” stories, check them out if you haven’t taken the time to read them yet. They are a good way to get information about the world of Heroes Rising to use in your own stories. These cannon tales give insights on past events, major players in the world, and are fun to read. While waiting for battles to recharge, take some time to look at them. You won’t be sorry.
        As for your own storytelling, the next step to writing a great “super” story is the plot. What is happening to your character? As we write with the theme of super-powered characters, we sort of have an image in our head as to what will be happening. Big, bold adventures containing the four-color elements of the comic book genre. Who will your character be facing? How does the encounter start? Where does it take place? How does it end? Is there a twist? (The answer to this should always be YES. There should always be some type of twist or unexpected turn to the story.)
  In one sentence, or short paragraph, outline what the story will entail. For example:
        Starmaster saves a jock from an attack by an unknown team of cheerleading supervillains.
        A crime syndicate robs a fellow superhero and steals their pet panda.
        Morphon particles react with the dead and re-animate Adolph Hitler.
       
        Whatever your idea is, write it down. Putting ideas into writing is a very important step. Keeping good ideas in your head only gives you time to self-critique or doubt your instincts about your story. Putting it on paper and/or typing it into copy makes it real. Plus, if you are like me, if I don’t write it down, I take a chance on forgetting it entirely. WRITE IT DOWN.
        Think it over. Write some ideas down.
        Until next time, may the light of good fortune shine on you!
Starmaster

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