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GAME UPDATE: SUNDAY JULY 4TH 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:25:36 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ On Tuesday Magneto arrives in Washington, D.C, along with two brotherhood accompaniments and an armed security escort, for peace talks with President Vetinari. Various protests are held, highlighting that Henderson always stated the United States would 'Not negotiate with terrorists' while Vetinari appears to be doing just that.
⊗ On Thursday a cleric open about his X-Gene carrying status is blocked from becoming a bishop of the Catholic Church amid fears his consecration might split the Church.
⊗ On Sunday the 11th, a total solar eclipse will occur in the south Pacific. Many people are expected to head out to view it from Easter Island!

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ Summer holidays shenanigans continue!
⊗ There is a July the 4th BBQ! Everyone have fun and enjoy the sunshine.
⊗ By Monday the internet is back up and running and the mail servers are successfully moved across, much to the relief of the somewhat exhausted network staff.
⊗ In the tradition of weekly summer holiday events, there will be a Karaoke night Wednesday! Staff are not required to take part however may be gently encouraged, or peer-pressure may be applied.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Magneto attempts to confront protestors on Tuesday, complete with prepared speech, but retreats rapidly after being hit by an egg.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Aided emergency services in Russia in an attempt to bring to justice an escaped Raccoon from a local zoo. After two failed attempts, involving shaking the tree and attempting to climb it -- and eventually the aid of the local fire brigade, it was third time lucky when the intrepid, somewhat ruffled and upset animal was finally subdued. Not, however, before it bit several of its would-be captors. The Raccoon is home and recovering well. Wolverine, luckily, heals quite quickly.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ NOTE: If you have anything you wish to be in the news posts, for plots, ic things or just because you thought it'd be lulzy -- you can email your ideas to xavierinstitutemods at gmail!
⊗ Summer holidays! You are welcome to log any outside-institute things your characters get up to of course ♥
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, homeroom group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: SUNDAY JUNE 27TH 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:28:31 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ On Monday Toronto police arrest over 600 people outside the G20 summit after protests grow violent. Protests highlighted issues such as poverty, gay and mutant rights problems, capitalization and many others. The summit focused mainly on the fallout of the financial crisis and global terror issues.
⊗ On Wednesday a source inside the government leaks news that a mutant registration bill may be coming into play. Rumours and accusations begin to fly, but so far no official comment has been made.
⊗ Over the Friday a radical Anti-Mutant group declares their support for any mutant registration scheme as long as the details are public, claiming that if mutants have nothing to hide they should not have a problem with it; employers have a right to know who they are employing and parents who they are leaving their children with.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ Summer holidays shenanigans continue!
⊗ On Monday the IT staff begin to make use of the holidays to streamline the network and up security. This may result in internet outages during the week or inability to access internal services (such as email) while things are moved around.
⊗ There will be a gaming night on Wednesday, again because staff are hoping it'll keep students out of trouble while they recover. You can stay up beyond curfew! No rated games though, this is a school.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Magneto goes on popular talkshow Ellen to discuss his new book 'Magneto: Deliverance from Oppression.' Having fallen into an argument with her over somewhat conflicting political views he berates her for not acting more like a professional and walks off. Within hours, the footage is being remixed in videos uploaded to the internet to comic effect. Magneto is not amused.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Having had his plans for an autobiography fall through, Wolverine is approached by Multiversal Studios who are hoping to cast him in an upcoming movie. Finding him disinterested and unhelpful, they decide he is not worth the extortionate fees he was asking. Wolverine adds that 'It was a waste of time.' Multiversal declined to comment.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ NOTE: If you have anything you wish to be in the news posts, for plots, ic things or just because you thought it'd be lulzy -- you can email your ideas to xavierinstitutemods at gmail!
⊗ Summer holidays! You are welcome to log any outside-institute things your characters get up to of course ♥
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, homeroom group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: SUNDAY JUNE 20TH 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:47:57 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ On Monday the case against Doctor Farrell, previously of Tricell, continues as he is formally charged with involvement in the Henderson and Dopes assassination. His actions are announced to be separate from Tricell, although Tricell stocks do continue to drop as the fallout continues.
⊗ On Wednesday Lotta Hart publishes an article in the local gossip magazine that includes a photo claiming to show a flying saucer in the skies above New York.
⊗ Over the Weekend there is a free musical event in the Salem Center's outdoor concert area. The organizers are working hard along with local volunteers to help get the summer bash ready in time. Some of the performers include Fire Bomber, Josie and the Pussycats, the Gavinners, the Gullwings, and Powerline. Many more are expected to attend and participate, and the event promises to have a lot of hard rock. (Expect to see a slightly forward dated log.)

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ Summer holidays shenanigans continue!
⊗ On Tuesday an industry day is held! Representatives from various mutant-friendly organisations come forward to talk about the exciting opportunities they are willing to offer, and staff are encouraged to come forward and talk about their experiences out in the big wide world.
⊗ Now that the staff have finally caught Tolian Soran he has been taken into custody by the authorities and they are free to recover from the experience. Some Summer Classes are cancelled this week as they settle back into things. Students quietly celebrate.
⊗ There will be a movie night on Thursday, because staff are hoping it'll keep students out of trouble while they recover. You can stay up beyond curfew!

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Magneto publishes a book detailing his experiences as a leader figure in the mutant world entitled 'Magneto: Deliverance from Oppression.' In it he details the history of the continuing discrimination against mutantkind and his part in fighting it. His various defeats by the X-Men and their part in helping promote a positive mutant image are conveniently left out.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Rumours began to fly when Wolverine was seen in talks with big name publishers CarperHollins. However, Wolverine's plans to publish a best selling autobiography came under fire after his ghost writer apparently claimed Wolverine was 'Embellishing the facts too much' and that 'nobody would believe it'. Wolverine countered by commenting that 'The guy was an ass'. Plans for the Autobiography are now on hold, however the writer is now making his own plans for a book based on his experiences with Wolverine entitled 'Taming the wolf: when egos collide'.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ NOTE: If you have anything you wish to be in the news posts, for plots, ic things or just because you thought it'd be lulzy -- you can email your ideas to xavierinstitutemods at gmail!
⊗ Staff plot draws to a close! If you want your staff member to take part, they can -- however anything related to it is now backdated.
⊗ Summer holidays! You are welcome to log any outside-institute things your characters get up to of course ♥
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, homeroom group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!

EXCELSIOR!

SUNDAY JUNE 13TH 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:50:28 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ On Monday Vetinari begins to make moves to undo the stop on X-Gene travel, much to the distaste of anti-mutant activists. When asked about the dangers of allowing X-Gene carriers this right in an 'Age of growing terrorism', Vetinari calmly replies that he doubts they need to board a plane to cause trouble if that is indeed what they plan to do. It is also Flag Day!
⊗ On Wednesday local authorities announce that they have detained Doctor Farrell, no longer an employee at Tricell, and are questioning him. When pressed on whether Doctor Farrell, and in turn Tricell, may have been involved in the assassinations they declined to comment at this time. Tricell denies any knowledge of Farrell's intentions.
⊗ Over the Weekend the weather is absolutely glorious!
⊗ This week is also summer Restaurant Week, enjoy great food on a budget!

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ Summer holidays shenanigans continue!
⊗ On Wednesday an inter-homeroom water fight is organised for those still at the institute to take advantage of the fair weather. Cheating is anticipated, but discouraged.
⊗ Staff continue to investigate the intentions of Tolian Soran, who is looking shadier by the minute.
⊗ There will be a BBQ put on by catering at lunch on Friday, because everyone likes those.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Magneto is spotted at a local, and extremely exclusive restaurant attempting to take advantage of restaurant week. There is embarrassment all round when it is discovered he does not have a booking, and his cape gets caught in the door on the way out rather undermining his attempt to leave with some dignity.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Spends some time assisting at a retirement home as part of his community service after causing a large amount of property damage attempting to apprehend Doctor Spectrometer, a local villain who had been mixing reds into white washing at several laundromats in the area. It is suspected Wolverine himself may have been a victim of one of the attacks.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ NOTE: If you have anything you wish to be in the news posts, for plots, ic things or just because you thought it'd be lulzy -- you can email your ideas to xavierinstitutemods at gmail!
⊗ Staff plot continues! If you want your staff member to take part, they can. There is room for fightery types and non-fightery types alike.
⊗ Summer holidays! You are welcome to log any outside-institute things your characters get up to of course ♥
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, homeroom group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: SUNDAY JUNE 6TH 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:13:39 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ On Tuesday Vetinari is fast making moves to undo various legislations, causing a stir among those angry that someone has come to power with no say from them. Vetinari counters that the laws controlling X-Gene carriers were vague, and that he is simply putting things back the way they were and in a more defined manner. Various Pro-X-Gene papers write well supporting the age of Vetinari, however some call it the end of democracy.
⊗ On Thursday speculation over whether Vetinari is an X-Gene carrier comes to a head, with accusations being made that he has been planted by the Brotherhood of Mutants. Vetinari politely points out that if he had been, there are far worse things he could be doing.
⊗ Over the Weekend, players of MMORPG The World wake up to a surprise. It seems a graphical glitch of some kind gives all the characters afros. CC Corp is looking into the issue and will make a statement that gameplay is otherwise normal.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ On Wednesday a strange light is seen in the sky, and although the media reports it as a meteor shower those in the institute know a little better. A small ship, appearing to be in trouble, is rescued via the combined efforts of Sanctuary and various institute Staff. Various refugees are taken in, the most vocal among them a scientist known as Tolian Soran who claims he needs to get back to his research as soon as possible. A staff meeting is scheduled for later in the week to discuss options.
⊗ Summer Holidays begin for students! Of course, a lot of Summer classes are being run. So don't think you're getting off that easily!
⊗ Summer holidays shenanigans!

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Magneto plays on people's fears this week by making grand speeches about the age of the X-Gene carriers, the superiority of mutants and how the time has finally come in which they will be recognised not as equals -- but as the next evolution of mankind.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Attends a football game and becomes embroiled in a very large fight while attempting to stop a very small one.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ NOTE: If you have anything you wish to be in the news posts, for plots, ic things or just because you thought it'd be lulzy -- you can email your ideas to xavierinstitutemods at gmail!
⊗ Beginning of the Staff plot! If you want your staff member to take part, they can. There is room for fightery types and non-fightery types alike.
⊗ Also Summer holidays! You are welcome to log any outside-institute things your characters get up to of course ♥
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, homeroom group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!

EXCELSIOR!

SUNDAY MAY 30TH 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:17:19 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ On Monday the clean up from the chaos of Farrell's genetically modified creatures is interrupted by an emergency broadcast first thing. The U.S. Congress and White House declare a state of emergency after President Carline Henderson and Vice President Basil Dopes are assassinated during a speech condemning Tricell's lack of security measures and what is surely a movement by the Brotherhood of Mutants to threaten the safety of the American people. Speaker of the House Havelock Vetinari steps forward during the aftermath to assure people that the situation is being thoroughly investigated. In an official statement he says that threats against the United States are taken seriously, and that steps will be taken to deal with the situation as swiftly as possible. Speculation in the media ranges from expecting a tougher line on terrorist threats to more X-Gene friendly policies.
⊗ On Thursday JFK security finally moves to a lower state as the protests begin to wind down. Officials anticipate a statement soon from Vetinari regarding the current block on X-Gene carriers travelling and X-Gene scanners, since rumours have been circulating the Vetinari himself may be an X-Gene carrier. No official confirmation has been made either way.
⊗ In less political news, on Friday Mask*DeMasque steals a priceless jewel encrusted necklace from a museum in California. Local news reports that Detectives are hot on the case.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ PROM CLEAN UP
⊗ Homeroom topic of the week (and perhaps, some classes) in light of current events is politics!
⊗ Things seem like, despite all the unrest, they might now be taking a turn in the right direction. Have hope!
⊗ THE WEATHER IS GLORIOUS.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Magneto, in an open message to Vetinari, sends his congratulations to the new President stating that he hopes his term in presidency will herald a brighter future for mutantkind; he makes several mentions of how closely the world - and Genosha - will be watching over the upcoming months, especially regarding the controversial policies on X-Gene carriers.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ After his short lived Suncraft addiction leaves him in a less than fit state, is reported to be trying out a new Health Food diet following a warning from a doctor. This doesn't last long after a rather embarrassing accident with a blender when trying to make a green vegetable smoothie.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ NOTE: If you have anything you wish to be in the news posts, for plots, ic things or just because you thought it'd be lulzy -- you can email your ideas to xavierinstitutemods at gmail!
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, homeroom group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: SUNDAY MAY 23rd 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:13:59 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ On Tuesday reports emerge of a woman being attack near the Tricell building by what appeared to be some kind of oversized mutant wolf. Some more sensationalist papers continue to claim that this is connected to the artificial X-Gene project, however others more sensibly suggest that it was most likely a dog and she exaggerated simply to have a story to sell. Tricell, as usual, makes no official comment on the matter -- in fact, attempts to get hold of the department in question are met with no response. One inside source finally helpfully breaks silence to say that Doctor Farrell, the lead on this project, is currently unavailable for comment sparking a new wave of sensationalist theories.
⊗ On Thursday the JFK airport protests continue as security goes into even higher alert. Officials tell the public to stay calm as the moves are just a precaution, however the papers report an anticipated response from Magneto and other X-Gene carriers.
⊗ On Friday the servers of the website for popular online game Suncraft crash after being unable to cope with a surge of people trying to sign up, hoping to compete against a well known celebrity.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ PROM ON MONDAY.
⊗ There will, as usual, be staff chaperones to make sure everyone is on their best behaviour.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ A flurry of activity is reported from Genosha. It appears that what is left of Magneto's followers are experiencing a renewed sense of purpose, and something is being planned.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ While taking some time off, takes up Suncraft -- a competitive strategy game. He goes through several computer screens thanks to a somewhat sore reaction to losses.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ NOTE: If you have anything you wish to be in the news posts, for plots, ic things or just because you thought it'd be lulzy -- you can email your ideas to xavierinstitutemods at gmail!
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, homeroom group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!
⊗ PROM POST UP NEXT WEEK!. ~~Spiked punch anyone?~~

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: SUNDAY MAY 16TH 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:02:02 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ On Monday various reports begin to appear of strange creatures being spotted in and around the Tricell building. Some papers claim that this must be connected to the artificial X-Gene project, and wild theories begin to emerge over experimentation with the X-Gene and military projects. Of course Tricell, as usual, makes no official comment on the matter.
⊗ On Wednesday Senator Baelheit makes his views on the JFK airport riots known, saying that the equipment exists for the safety of all citizens of the United States of America and the stop on mutant travel will continue until public safety can be ensured. Henderson, although still walking the line on these issues, steps forward to back Baelheit. It is categorically stated, in what is clearly a strike out against Magneto, that the United States will stand strong with these decisions. They understand the situation fully, and will not negotiate with terrorists.
⊗ On Friday elementary school teacher Ms. Frizzle once more breaks the world record for winning the most "Best Teacher of the Year" awards in a row.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ Clippy has, much to the relief of the both staff and students, released control of the network once more. Various machines damaged during moments of frustration have been passed on to maintenance.
⊗ The Prom theme is officially announced: The Roaring Twenties!
⊗ Classes this month note that it is in fact both Mental Health Awareness Month (stay sane, folks!) and National Military Appreciation Month!
⊗ Some tutors also note that it is, less officially, National Hamburger Month and Zombie Awareness Month. Posters go up noting that Zombie Film nights will be held. For educational purposes, of course.
⊗ It's officially staying warmer and drier. In fact, you might even manage to get out those short sleeves!

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Magneto has yet to make an official response to Baelheit and Henderson, but inside sources hint that he has not taken it well.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Discovered google, and is not seen for several days after (in a great show of commitment) attempting to read every page that comes up when he searches for himself.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, homeroom group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!

⊗ MAKE YOURSELVES A PROM COMMITTEE!. It can be whoever wants to be in it! Just try to have a sensible person in charge! ~~Or don't~~

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: SUNDAY MAY 9TH 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:51:55 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ On Tuesday rumours begin to circulate that Tricell are not just on the cusp of an X-Gene 'cure', but have also been working on atrifically reproducing the X-Gene. Tricell makes no official comment on the matter.
⊗ On Thursday there is heavy media coverage of a peaceful protest turned riot outside JFK airport over the continued use of X-Gene scanners. Police clash with protestors and 25 are detained, 9 injured.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ The holidays are over! Welcome back.
⊗ A new mentoring system is unveiled in the form of Homeroom groups.
⊗ In response to recent events, an unofficial X-Gene diversity week is being celebrated to promote understanding. Students (and staff!) are encouraged to explain the benefits and drawbacks of their mutations and share experiences. A good way to get to know people in your new Homeroom groups!
⊗ Preparations for Spring prom are underway! Hopefully those dancing classes have paid off.
⊗ It's still warm and rainy, although it's definitely staying drier this week. Enjoy it!

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Magneto congratulates those who had the courage to fight back on Thursday, stating that systematic oppression of mutants by mankind must be stopped by any means possible. He goes on to add that people will always fear what they cannot understand, but to resist the march of evolution is foolish.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Battled an evil group known as Team Galactic. Their nefarious plans seemed to have the rather tragic flaw that they didn't expect anyone to try and stop them, and their guards, despite huge arrogance, were not... particularly impressive.

OOC NOTICES:

⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, Homeroom group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: SUNDAY MAY 2ND 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:48:00 GMT

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:

⊗ Thankfully, all the hallucinations appear to have stopped. Of course, if you are still worried, the infirmary will take care of you.

⊗ Holiday begins! You have a week off!

⊗ For those who wish to stay at the institute, it will of course stay open and some study sessions will be run by available teachers.

⊗ There's rumours of a new mentor group system when you get back!

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:

⊗ Also took a week off, although he ended up battling a giant sea crab while on vacation.

OOC NOTICES:

⊗ MERRY CHRISTMAS! And of course, if you want to log shenanigans with your chars on holiday you can do ♥

⊗ There's still time if you want to being moved, or point to a problem / share an opinion on the new Homeroom groups.

⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, mentor group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: SUNDAY APRIL 25TH 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:12:51 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ On Tuesday an oil platform explodes in the Gulf of Mexico, creating one of the largest oil spills in history. The damaging effects of its continuing spread prompt international debate -- however a positive light is shone on the help of mutants during the laborious clean up duty.
⊗ On Thursday the debate over the 'We still deserve rights' viral campaign is once more inflamed after a soldier is pictured wearing a t-shirt containing the slogan. An investigation reveals him to not be carrying the X-Gene, however he makes the following statement: "Some of the best men I have had the priviledge of serving with have been X-Gene carriers. They have been a credit to their units, and the idea that they might be some kind of danger to themselves or others -- more so than any other soldier, is not something which should be reason enough to warrant this continued game of secrecy and segregation in men who want nothing more than to serve their country."
⊗ An article is run in a well known tabloid newspaper on the Xavier Institute, supposedly outing it as a secret facility for brainwashing young mutants. It goes on to explain that the school aspect is a cover, and that the facility contains a large training room where those that are recruited are trained to be part of a mutant uprising. Xavier categorically denies this, but while some dismiss the article it does generate some unease.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ The institute has run an investigation into the continued fire alarm activations and the problem is now, hopefully, fixed. Enjoy your sleep.
⊗ Mandatory dance class starts this week! Appropriate shoes will be provided to anyone who needs them, and students will be paired up according to talent levels. [ link ]
⊗ A large number of hallucinations have been noticed among both students and staff within the institute. If you feel you might be effected, pleased report to the infirmary for your own safety. Please also take care of your fellow students and look out for any signs of abnormal behaviour in them. The matter is still being looked into.
⊗ The weather is rainy, but not too cold! Just make sure you bring an umbrella.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Magneto sports a rather fetching 'We still deserve rights' t-shirt. It does not match particularly well with his cape.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Battled an alarmingly large spider which had made its home in the sewers under New York City. What was perhaps slightly more alarming was the number of children it appeared to have, all of which swarmed to its rescue. Unfortunately for them, Wolverine does not believe in kindness towards bugs. The mess is still being cleared.

OOC NOTICES:

⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, mentor group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!

GAME UPDATE: SUNDAY APRIL 18TH 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 20:20:43 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ Even after his televised confession on Friday, authorities are unable to find the mutant terrorist Zero, who was responsible for scrambling the X-gene scanners at every airport in the United States. On Saturday, the scanners were finally returned to normal operations.
⊗ On Monday, a viral campaign starts making its way around in which noted celebrities are pictured wearing 'We still deserve rights' t-shirts and admitting that they are mutants (although the exact nature of some of their mutations is unknown.) The campaign brings together well known singers, actors/actresses, presenters, scientists and other household names to focus on how their mutation does not stop them from being who they are.
⊗ On Wednesday, the 'Jesus was a Mutant' Christian support group are reported to be helping X-Gene carriers stranded at airports, unable to re-enter the country under the new mutant travel restrictions. "We believe it is our duty to support those in need. The government has abandoned these people, but that doesn't mean we have to as well."
⊗ One particular human interest story covered is of a couple whose marriage plans have been disrupted after the visa application of the wife-to-be was rejected under new X-Gene laws. "She's done nothing wrong," the husband was quoted as saying, "Her mutation isn't even noticeable, she just has a higher body temperature and doesn't get cold. How is that a danger to anyone?" Authorities have declined to comment.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ Mandatory Dance once a month will be in effect starting with the first session next week!
⊗ A learning styles and revising methods day will be held on Tuesday -- no classes that day! But a lovely visiting teacher will be on hand to teach you to make flashcards, mind maps and help you work out if you are a visual, auditory or kinaesthetic learner! Don't worry, she has a lot of chocolate to bribe you into paying attention with...
⊗ On Thursday, in response to recent events, instead of their regular class after lunch all students have a Political Involvement class which pushes the importance of voting, how the government effects you and local issues and what you can do.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Magneto appears at a protest against the new X-Gene carriers travel laws. Appearing dramatically atop a roof, he begins a speech centred around the oppression of mutants when his cloak snags rather unfortunately on a nearby spire and pulls him over. Amid jeers, he condemns the childishness and ignorance of the crowd and flees.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Was spotted wearing a 'We still deserve rights' t-shirt while subduing a rogue army of robots working in a factory who suddenly decided to rebel. The t-shirt did not last long.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, mentor group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: APRIL 11 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 20:21:42 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ A media backlash against the idea of putting the "mutant cure" in the public water supply causes Kentucky's governor to backpedal, claiming that his statement last Monday was meant in jest. No one buys it.
⊗ Pro-mutant-rights group Jesus Was A Mutant Too starts a charity fundraiser to help mutant victims of violence, who they claim are underrepresented and thrown by the wayside. In the first three days, they raise $100,000.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ It continues to rain until Tuesday, and remains cloudy for all of Wednesday. On Thursday the sun finally comes out, and it starts to get warmer.
⊗ There's a field trip on Friday. Something interesting might happen, so consider attending!
⊗ Planning for the spring prom continues.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Magneto makes a statement that he is disappointed in the lack of progress the defected members of his Brotherhood have made, and welcomes all who wish to make a positive difference for mutants to join him on Genosha, which by now is mostly cleaned up and liveable.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ After getting trapped in the 1960's last week, he defeated the criminal he was fighting and then took the slow way back to 2010. Miraculously, no time paradoxes were caused by this.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ Remember: Sanctuary is happy to help young mutants to the Institute (be it from their own homes or from Genosha) or just take them in themselves. It's also willing to work with trusted independent characters (pretty much just ping us and you can become trusted through some plot device) on things. Basically, Sanctuary is there to give you things to do while not being too plot heavy or tied down to classes and such! They also hunt monsters sometimes. It's all cool.
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, mentor group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: APRIL 4 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 23:21:32 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ On Monday, political commentator Ben Gleck makes waves when he proposes putting the "mutant cure" in the public water supply. Kentucky's governor goes on record as saying that it "might not be such a bad idea".
⊗ On Thursday, Red Lamp News airs an exclusive report on "the mutant problem" airs. Much ado is made about Tricell's potential mutant cure, but nothing that wasn't known before is revealed. There is, however, plenty of dramatic, scary music, interviews with tearful parents whose mutant children turned to drugs and crime, and an interview with a mutant teenager sitting in a shadowy room, voice altered electronically, who speaks in favor of the mutant cure as it would relieve her of her "power" which forces her to obey any command given to her.
⊗ This week, Zero is at it again. On Thursday, during the RLN special expose on the Tricell "mutant cure," Zero Airlines interrupts every single commercial break, preventing all ads that actually paid for airtime from being broadcast. Early reports during the days following are unable to trace the source of the broadcasts, but Zero is standing before a flag bearing his logo during each one. He’s got quite a lot to say about the flaws on both sides of this conflict. (During the broadcast, Lelouch uses his time for something productive, and takes his sister to Salem Center for a little shopping.)

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ It's raining. Raining all week. Get those raincoats out of storage, kids!
⊗ This week, word gets out that Spring Prom will be happening on May 24. Student Council, it's up to you to help plan and, if you like, put together a prom committee. Pick a theme! Make decorations! The staff will help you if you need anything.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ On Tuesday, Magneto makes a public statement that Ben Gleck is a pox on the face of the Earth.
⊗ Magneto's laser-eyed falcon catches a particularly large and plump mouse for dinner on Wednesday.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Got trapped in the 1960's after chasing a criminal in a Delorean. Will he make it back home?!

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ Remember: Sanctuary is happy to help young mutants to the Institute (be it from their own homes or from Genosha) or just take them in themselves. It's also willing to work with trusted independent characters (pretty much just ping us and you can become trusted through some plot device) on things. Basically, Sanctuary is there to give you things to do while not being too plot heavy or tied down to classes and such! They also hunt monsters sometimes. It's all cool.
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, mentor group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: Sunday March 28 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 20:12:54 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ March must be the month for science and medicine, because on Monday Tricell Inc. announces that it's on the cusp of a "cure" for the X-Gene. The media begins a frenzy over the news, running stories with pictures of children with dramatic physical mutations who 'just want to be normal'. Senator Baelheit voices his support for the cure, saying the hard work of Tricell on this could be the building blocks for an age of peace.
⊗ Collegiate Hugh Kessinger, on trial for the assault of a mutant teenager, has his plea of "guilty to animal cruelty" narrowly rejected, causing a sigh of relief among Mutant Rights protesters.
⊗ The Miners' Sickness vaccine has been distributed to all medical facilities; initial reports claim that the spread of the disease has slowed to a crawl, with only a few new cases in the past week. United States citizens are urged to seek vaccination at their local hospital.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ The Spring Festival is over, and classes are back on! Because everyone loves classes.
⊗ The sky is particularly grey and sodden this week, almost in response to the festival coming to an end.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ The Brotherhood may have been quiet, but Magneto has been keeping an eye on recent news stories. On Wednesday he steps forward to make his views publicly known on the assault trial's narrow win and the making of an X-Gene 'vaccine'. "These humans believe we are nothing but animals, lower life forms not even to be accorded the same rights as themselves. In reality, they are the savages unable to accept that their time is over; it is we who shall bring the world into a new era, a superior era. There is no hope for the human race if they cannot accept this simple fact, so I say to you: rise up, my brothers and sisters, let us rise up and show them what it means to be evolved."

SANCTUARY FOR ALL:
⊗ Like Magneto, Sanctuary launches a media counter-offensive within their network. Unlike Magneto, theirs is polite and reasoned. They linger on how the mutant gene is not a disease that needs to be cured, and the unimportance of the difference between human and mutant, and conclude with a plea for a universal respect for all beings, no matter their genetics. "Now more than ever, it is vital that we push the boundaries of our understanding."

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Spent his weekend undercover in a Cosplay Cafe. Whether he intended to draw out the sleeper agents of the Hand and get into a no-holds-barred ninja fight while dressed as a magical girl or not, the public remains baffled.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ Remember: Sanctuary is happy to help young mutants to the Institute (be it from their own homes or from Genosha) or just take them in themselves. It's also willing to work with trusted independent characters (pretty much just ping us and you can become trusted through some plot device) on things. Basically, Sanctuary is there to give you things to do while not being too plot heavy or tied down to classes and such! They also hunt monsters sometimes. It's all cool.
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, mentor group meetings, Brotherhood shenanigans, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or w/evs, this is the place!

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: Sunday March 21 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 22:47:14 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ Allyson Fava, a spokeswoman for the pro-mutant Christian group Jesus Was A Mutant Too, is injured on Monday in a protest over the court proceedings surrounding the assault of Nicholas Fenn, the mutant teenager attacked by college student Hugh Kesinger. (See last GU! -Ed.) Members of the anti-mutant but similarly religious Stryker Crusade are alleged to have been involved in the attack but no definitive proof is available. Fava is not seriously hurt, but the JWAMT website is updated with even more lengthy tirades against the Stryker Crusade than usual over the course of the following week.
⊗ On Tuesday a small spacecraft enters Earth's atmosphere, bearing a watchmaster of the Jedi order. The Jedi being as they are known allies of the space-faring Fantastic Four, the ship is permitted to land on the Baxter Building with little incident. Rumours circulate about the nature of the visit; the watchmaster is expected to make contact with the public on Wednesday.
⊗ The initial trial stages of the vaccine for the newly-named 'Miners' Sickness' appear to have been successful, and it enters mass production on Thursday.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ The Spring Festival will run from Tuesday to Thursday, with Friday allocated for cleaning up. EVERYBODY WILL HELP WITH THIS WHETHER THEY LIKE IT OR NOT. There will be a big Festival log some time this coming week, and classes will start again next Monday because everyone loves learning.
⊗ The weather stays cold, but there are signs of spring flowers emerging and it looks to be clear for the festival.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ S.H.I.E.L.D. have an encounter with Magneto this week after accidentally discovering they use the same tailor for their costumes. After the initial embarrassment, and a small fight, the two agree the other has good taste and part ways. Local gossip magazines reveal photographs the next day which show that Magneto does, indeed, have a new cape.

SANCTUARY FOR ALL:
⊗ Doctor Helen Magnus will be giving talks this week on the study of mutant genetics and how it can be useful for both X-Gene carriers and non-carriers alike. Additionally, other members of Sanctuary will join her for the duration of the visit and she will be happy to answer any questions. No mutant kittens this time.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Battled his way to the top of the Eiffel tower, where a group of supervillians had planted a Sixties Ray that was making the inhabitants of France believe the sixties were back in fashion, in an attempt to sell awful clothing they'd designed. Nobody was harmed thanks to Wolverine and the swift response of the Paris fashion police.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ Remember: Sanctuary is happy to help young mutants to the Institute (be it from their own homes or from Genosha) or just take them in themselves. It's also willing to work with trusted independent characters (pretty much just ping us and you can become trusted through some plot device) on things. Basically, Sanctuary is there to give you things to do while not being too plot heavy or tied down to classes and such! They also hunt monsters sometimes. It's all cool.
⊗ Since classes are cancelled for the Spring Festival, this post is for planning out festival goodness, mentor groups, etc. We strongly encourage people to thread this stuff, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving it, but if you don't have time for a thread or you want to plan something before threading or w/evs, this is the place!

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: Sunday March 14 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:19:19 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ As reported in a number of medical journals, several research teams have been coordinating globally on the mysterious worldwide illness; they reveal on Monday that they have had a breakthrough in their research. The head of the American team announces separately that they have begun to synthesize a vaccine, which should be available within the next week.

⊗ On Tuesday, the trial of a man accused of assaulting a mutant teenager comes under heavy media scrutiny when the attorney for the defense moves to downgrade the charges against his client to animal cruelty. The attorney makes a further statement to the press in which he alludes to 'the clear line between human and animal'. "Whilst the law is still unclear in cases like my client's, it is safe to say that if it has fur, claws and a tail, it does not count as human under United States law. My client should not have done what he did, but he is not guilty of assault."

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ Spring festival planning continues! People must have a formal idea to submit by the end of this week. The idea is allowed to progress and change as you go along, the teachers simply want to know you're getting involved and doing something!

⊗ If your character no longer has a mentor, due to their mentor leaving/being on hiatus, leave a comment in the designated thread below and choose one of the following options:

A. they would not icly do anything about this, and I am fine with them skipping/trouble-causing until mentor groups are formally re-arranged
B. they would not icly do anything about this, however I would like them to be forced to join a mentor group at least temporarily for the festival (random)
C. they would not icly do anything about this, however I would like them to be forced to join a mentor group at least temporarily for the festival (and I have a mentor in mind)
D. They would mention it to staff, and be assigned a mentor group at least temporarily for the festival (random)
E. They would mention it to staff, and be assigned a mentor group at least temporarily for the festival (and I have a mentor in mind)

⊗ Please try not to all ask for one mentor! We don't want to overload any single team.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Dr. Nicholas Rush (AKA Fox) is found half-drowned at an undisclosed coastal location by two Sanctuary agents; upon waking he immediately requests asylum at the Institute.

SANCTUARY FOR ALL:
⊗ A group of Sanctuary operatives have taken time off to visit the Spring Festival, see your lovely booths and give guest lectures on Sanctuary and the work they do. They will be available to answer any questions students or staff might have regarding the organisation. Within reason.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ STOPPED A MAD SCIENTIST WHO WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD (starting with new york, of course) WITH GENETICALLY MODIFIED MUTANT KITTEN ARMIES. The kittens were unharmed. Some observant bloggers wonder why there are so many experiments involving kittens lately.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ Remember: Sanctuary is happy to help young mutants to the Institute (be it from their own homes or from Genosha) or just take them in themselves. It's also willing to work with trusted independent characters (pretty much just ping us and you can become trusted through some plot device) on things. Basically, Sanctuary is there to give you things to do while not being too plot heavy or tied down to classes and such! They also hunt monsters sometimes. It's all cool.

⊗ Since classes are cancelled for the Spring Festival, this post is for planning out festival goodness, mentor groups, etc. We strongly encourage people to thread this stuff, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving it, but if you don't have time for a thread or you want to plan something before threading or w/evs, this is the place!

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: Sunday March 7 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:29:19 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ Reverend William Stryker, head of the evangelical Christian anti-mutant group known as the Stryker Crusade, issues a statement on Sunday in which he asserts that there is no reason for any controversy to surround President Henderson's giving permission for the CIA to assassinate the suspected mutant terrorist and US citizen Crossfire, since US citizenship by definition can only apply to humans. He goes on to add that by definition all mutants present in the USA are terrorists.
⊗ On Tuesday, Victor Von Doom declares his intent to regain control of Latveria. Its current ruler, the woman known only as Mistress, makes no verbal response; her official reply consists in its entirety of smug laughter.
⊗ Zero Airlines' first full showing of what it is capable of occurs in the skies above Germany on Wednesday. Amateur video appears on Youtube, etc., depicting nearly impossible evasive maneuvers for a plane of its size. It deploys machine guns, smart missiles, and advanced defense mechanisms to protect itself from being shot down by US Air Force when its flight path takes it over Ramstein Air Force Base. It lands safely in Hamburg, discharges its passengers and cargo, and takes off again all in less than fifteen minutes before dropping off of radar.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ Professor Xavier kicks off the week on Monday by making a reassuring speech about what exactly terrorism entails, why mutants are not terrorists just by existing, and why Stryker is a big loserpants.
⊗ Classes are cancelled this week and next as preparations begin for the Xavier Institute's Spring Festival! Mentor groups are encouraged to put together a booth, event, or something similar for the festival; groups may band together or compete with one another. Any money the students need has to be raised via fundraiser, to keep the wealthier students from overwhelming everyone else.
⊗ While classes are canceled, the school administration takes this opportunity to begin Control Class Reassessments to determine which students need some extra attention, which students can be tested out of the class, and whether any already-tested-out students need to be put back in the class.
⊗ On Monday, while borrowing the power of a precognitive classmate, student Marco McCain suffers a vision that overloads his system and causes him to pass out, but not before uttering the uselessly cryptic "The darkness... Mother, it burns..." He slips into a coma, and there's no telling when he'll recover.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Inferno is looking for anybody interested in joining his Sexy Villainous Group now that he is without Joule. Sexiness required, villainry recommended but optional.
⊗ In response to Stryker's statement about mutants, Magneto claims later in the week that all humans everywhere are terrorists.

SANCTUARY FOR ALL:
⊗ Someone from Sanctuary rescues a number of adorable, multicolored, cloned kittens with gemstones set in their foreheads from an evil genetic research facility where they were being experimented on. Currently, the organization is trying to figure out what to do with them all and determine whether or not they possess elemental powers. (So far it looks like no.)

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ The macarena.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ THE DARKNESS PLOT IS NOW OVER. Everyone is back in the correct dimension and nobody remembers it if their player doesn't want them to. You are, of course, welcome to go on threading that stuff, but from this point on it's backdated.
⊗ Remember: Sanctuary is happy to help young mutants to the Institute (be it from their own homes or from Genosha) or just take them in themselves. It's also willing to work with trusted independent characters (pretty much just ping us and you can become trusted through some plot device) on things. Basically, Sanctuary is there to give you things to do while not being too plot heavy or tied down to classes and such! They also hunt monsters sometimes. It's all cool.
⊗ Since classes are cancelled for the Spring Festival, this post is for planning out festival goodness, mentor groups, etc. We strongly encourage people to thread this stuff, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving it, but if you don't have time for a thread or you want to plan something before threading or w/evs, this is the place!
⊗ If you want to volunteer one of your teachers to help run the Control Reassessments, comment here! We intend to have this threaded out ICly, meaning fun and shenanigans for all!

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: Sunday February 28th 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:15:03 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ Arizona Senator Kurt Blurton is criticized in mutant activist spheres as well as pro-choice ones when he is quoted as saying that abortion, which he generally opposes, is okay if the unborn child has tested x-gene positive.
⊗ Eccentric pop singer Duchess Loco deflects claims that she is a Skrull by pointing out that if she were a shapeshifting space alien sent to blend in and infiltrate Earth society, she would probably not dress like that. She goes on to add that those most likely to be Skrull spies are the people who seem most normal. Paranoia suddenly becomes trendy.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ With the Institute apparently back to normal and the miasma of darkness covering the mansion and its grounds gradually lifting, things start to stop being unreasonably creepy this weekend – however, not all is quite as it seems. More on that in another post to follow.
⊗ The snowy weather is finally starting to clear up along with the darkness. In fact, flowers are starting to slowly peek their way through. Perhaps some welcome relief is finally coming.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ After weeks of discontent, the tension bursts. A take over attempt is lead by Nicholas Rush, and is almost successful -- however when one of their number attempts network communication they are intercepted by Lain, who forwards their location to Magneto.
⊗ A fight breaks out, and what is left of the Brotherhood spreads into factions across New York -- each faction fighting for their own interpretation of mutant rights.

SANCTUARY FOR ALL:
⊗ Are busy looking into the rumours that Duchess Loco is a skrull. Well, you can't be too careful.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Starred in a production of Joseph's Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in the hopes of catching a villainous stage manager. The musical is stopped halfway through the second act while a rainbow coat clad Wolverine fights the evil stage manager. The orchestra decides to underscore their fight with dramatic music.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ Remember: Sanctuary is happy to help young mutants to the Institute (be it from their own homes or from Genosha) or just take them in themselves. It's also willing to work with trusted independent characters (pretty much just ping us and you can become trusted through some plot device) on things. Basically, Sanctuary is there to give you things to do while not being too plot heavy or tied down to classes and such! They also hunt monsters sometimes. It's all cool.
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, mentor group meetings, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or wevs, this is the place!
⊗ Brotherhood characters now count as a type of INDEPENDENT. That means lower activity requirements. You are, however, welcome to use the Brotherhood tag if communicating with other brotherhood members. You are welcome to start your own Brotherhood factions, stay wherever you like, be 'old' Brotherhood or 'new'. Whichever! You can also stay on Genosha with Magneto if you really like, of course – we're going to go on assuming that there is a small but gradually growing mutant population on the island. <3

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21ST 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:50:20 GMT

NEWS:

⊗ The nationwide detainment of mutants (and mandatory airport testing for the X-gene) remains in effect this week. However, there is a new means of travelling internationally. On Monday, during the height of morning rush hour, the Jumbotron in Times Square is momentarily taken over by a man known only as Zero. He’s wearing a large ~~fishbowl~~ face-hiding mask, a long cape with wide shoulders, and a massive collar that stands up. In his message, he expresses severe disdain for the current administration, as well as the governments of most of the primary world powers for allowing this kind of civil rights injustice to go unchecked. In his fantastically verbose and dramatic speech, he unveils Zero Airlines. It is a pirate airline with the primary objective of ferrying mutants back to their families, back and forth across oceans. Fares are determined by one's ability to pay, and its method of funding and how a Boeing 777 got so posh inside while being such a tank on the outside remains a mystery. It is discovered that it has already run a few early flights, and the speech ends with the plane doing a low fly-over Manhattan Island, so all in the intersection can clearly see “Zero Airlines” and his emblem painted on the belly of the aircraft.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ Despite the overwhelming number of technopaths, it seems like technology within the institute is prone to being upset somewhat. The printers are currently unable to behave themselves, and constantly continue to print the name and address of a local restaurant along with a helpful map. It seems quite a nice restaurant, at least.
⊗ As the week goes on, those with the ability to detect reality warping or strong danger senses will get the increasing feeling that something is going terribly wrong. On Sunday, anyone sharp might notice it seems as if every room in the Institute is one inch bigger on the inside than the outside.
⊗ Thanks to a ~~little~~ lot of help from Tony Stark, and a formula from a few students, a few time machines have arrived that can be used to collect the missing staff and students from the points in time they can be found. Over the course of the week those missing will return... and a bit of adjusting will be needed, for everyone. Hopefully the school will return to normal - well as close to normal as it gets - soon.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ After the aid run by Xavier institute, the murmurs of discontent seem to have grown. It seems like those left are splitting into groups -- those who still support Magneto, and those who are no longer on his side.

SANCTUARY FOR ALL:
⊗ Equipment has been spotted going in and out of Sanctuary headquarters, and helicopters have landed. Looks like they're planning something!

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
⊗ Wrote a book of Spaghetti-O recipes which has risen to the top of the New York Bestseller list.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ Remember: Sanctuary is happy to help young mutants to the Institute (be it from their own homes or from Genosha) or just take them in themselves. It's also willing to work with trusted independent characters (pretty much just ping us and you can become trusted through some plot device) on things. Basically, Sanctuary is there to give you things to do while not being too plot heavy or tied down to classes and such! They also hunt monsters sometimes. It's all cool.
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, mentor group meetings, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or wevs, this is the place!
⊗ For the time travel plot -- Logs of the rescues are greatly encouraged, but not enforced by law. OPEN THREADS FOR YOUR RETURNS ARE A GREAT WAY FOR CR! The Wiki is a great place to list changes the character might have had while they were gone. Any small group of 2 or 3 people can take a time machine to do a rescue. Although the staff would rather responsible students go on this errand.

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: Sunday February 14th 2010

xi_mods — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:14:31 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ On Friday, major news outlets confirm that President Henderson has expressly authorized the CIA to assassinate suspected mutant terrorist Helga McCross (codename Crossfire), an American citizen. As a result, there are significant protests on the part of civil rights groups, saying that this act violates the constitutional right to a fair trial. The Henderson administration has not issued any official responses to this outrage. Crossfire's current location remains unknown.
⊗ The nationwide detainment of mutants (and mandatory airport testing for the X-gene) remains in effect this week.
⊗ The rumors that arose last week about Senator Baelheit's donations to Tricell are confirmed on a press release on Monday.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ The weather this week is fairly mild, with low temperatures but not unpleasantly freezing. There is gently falling snow every evening, a large yellow moon, and poofy clouds which look suspiciously like cotton candy.
⊗ Now that preparations are complete, the student-organized aid trip to Genosha will take place this week, chaperoned by John Sheppard.
⊗ The school was attacked by a number of odd creepy aliens (as you do). They were eventually defeated, but the school is left with a problem: a number of students and staff have gone missing without many clues as to where they might be. Kakashi Hatake has begun building search teams.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Things continue on as normal, although there are rumors of dissent going around.

SANCTUARY FOR ALL:
⊗ Reports say Sanctuary have pinpointed the location of Big Bertha, the underwater arachnid behind the recent spate of earthquakes, and are planning a mission to subdue it.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
Competed in Dancing with the stars, but was disqualified after accidentally shredding his partner's outfit.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ Remember: Sanctuary is happy to help young mutants to the Institute (be it from their own homes or from Genosha) or just take them in themselves. It's also willing to work with trusted independent characters (pretty much just ping us and you can become trusted through some plot device) on things. Basically, Sanctuary is there to give you things to do while not being too plot heavy or tied down to classes and such! They also hunt monsters sometimes. It's all cool.
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, mentor group meetings, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or wevs, this is the place!
⊗ MAKE YOUR OWN MISSIONS, BROHOOD!!
⊗ TODAY IS IN-GAME VALENTINE'S DAY!!! SNUGGLE UP WITH YOUR SWEETIE unless they have been deported/kindapped/mysteriously transported back in time/are a skrull

EXCELSIOR!

GAME UPDATE: Sunday February 7th, 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:25:11 GMT

NEWS:

⊗ A small mystery occurred in New York, around Putnam Lake as a new housing development's construction came to a grinding halt. The entire crew meant to work on the project went missing Monday morning. The wife of one of the missing workers reported an odd dropped call with her husband after he talked about a dumb prank some of the guys were pulling.
⊗ The nationwide detainment of mutants (and mandatory airport testing for the X-gene) remains in effect this week.
⊗ The odd illness and rashes that have been showing up in mining villages the world over seem to be spreading. The public are getting increasingly worried and agitated about this ~mystery illness~. (This week, played characters can start having symptoms! If your character is from a mining town or has been in/near one recently, you can choose to have them start to develop symptoms, be it a rash or a fever, etc.)
⊗ Rumors are being circulated that Senator Baelheit has donated large sums of money to the Tricell corporation.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:

⊗ The weather is fairly mild, though still cold. There's a soft coating of powdery snow on the grounds.
⊗ Megan Gwynn, having come down with the aforementioned ~suspicious illness~, has been deported back to Wales.
⊗ Various staff and students have been working together to organize a trip to Genosha to provide aid to surviving mutants. Interested parties, please to this in the comments section!
⊗ THE VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE IS AT THE END OF THIS WEEK

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:

⊗ Brotherhood members are being encouraged by Magneto to go out and scour the world for dissatisfied or abused mutants who are willing to relocate to Genosha. They have been given resources to assist any mutants who do not have the money or ability to make the trip themselves. (This is a good opportunity to get your Brohooders off the island temporarily and try to get them a wider range of CR!)

SANCTUARY FOR ALL:

⊗ Sanctuary is currently on the trail of a giant underwater arachnid known as Big Bertha. Bertha is the cause of many natural disasters you may have heard of recently, earthquakes and tsunamis and so on. If you're curious, she manipulates tectonic plates with her magnetic resonance. If you enjoy monster hunting, you're welcome to offer your help to Sanctuary.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:

Became lost in a very large shopping mall for several hours.

OOC NOTICES:

⊗ Remember: Sanctuary is happy to help young mutants to the Institute (be it from their own homes or from Genosha) or just take them in themselves. It's also willing to work with trusted independent characters (pretty much just ping us and you can become trusted through some plot device) on things. Basically, Sanctuary is there to give you things to do while not being too plot heavy or tied down to classes and such! They also hunt monsters sometimes. It's all cool.
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, mentor group meetings, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or wevs, this is the place!
⊗ MAKE YOUR OWN MISSIONS, BROHOOD!!

EXCELSIOR!

Very Important Survey!!!

xi_mods — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:36:13 GMT

Okay, guys! So I know we've tossed this idea around a lot for a while in chat and so on, but I thought that given LJ's recent TOTAL NOTIF FAIL and the fact that the game is kind of going through some changes management-wise and seems to be slightly less HUGE AND UNWIELDY in the numbers of players department... um

It's time to ask you all what you officially think about moving XI to Dreamwidth!

Now, before you freak out, we by no means have this planned and if we ever did decide to move the game, we would give everyone plenty of notice and be ready to help everyone out with the transition and/or acquiring codes (DW has said before that they are working on a thing to let people post from multiple usernames without logging in and out but I am not sure how far they've gotten with that).

Anyway, we really, really want to hear your thoughts and ideas and opinions on this subject so pleeease please let us know specifics in the comments because we really are in the very beginning stages of considering this as an option and um... WE NEED YOUR HELP, BOYS AND GIRLS!!!

So. If the mod team were to move this game to DW and off of LJ, would you...

A. Enthusiastically move with us?
B. Move but grumble about it and it would be kind of a pain in the ass?
C. Drop, because it's too much effort to move/you have paid time/other reasons?
D. None of the above/other?

Pleaseeeee tell us in the comments and please please do elaborate about your reasons or ask questions of us about how we'd be doing this or list pros and cons (and suggest things!) and so on. We need input!

THANKS GUYS!!! EXCELSIOR!!!

GAME UPDATE: Sunday January 31st 2010

xi_mods — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:39:17 GMT

NEWS:
⊗ The U.S. Congress and White House declare a state of emergency on Monday in response to Magneto's takeover of Genosha and issues a bill, proposed by Senator James Baelheit, detaining anyone of mutant status, citizen or international, from leaving the country. It is effective immediately. In a press release on Tuesday, the reason for this action is cited as originating from concerns about Genosha's numbers rising and posing an increased threat. All international airports in the US have been equipped with x-gene testing devices to enforce this. Reactions range from approval to disgust, and run strong on either extreme.

⊗ The United Nations holds several debates focusing on the tragedy in Genosha. The UN's official stance is to allow Magneto's governership of Genosha in order to limit further loss of life; however, internal sources say they are divided on this issue, with a minority of representatives calling for a UN-sanctioned occupation. Peace talks are attempted, and diplomats with the X-gene are sent to confirm his policies. Magneto explains his stance and reiterates his invitation to mutantkind, but refuses to comply with any of the UN's suggestions. Two of the diplomats' retinue choose to stay behind on Magneto's invitation.

⊗ The right-wing media conglomerate Red Lamp Productions hosts a week-long donation telethon for the displaced human survivors of the explosion in Genosha. CEO Charles Lamperouge states in a press conference on Monday, "This loss of life is tragic and regrettable. Our condolences go out to the refugees forced from their homes by Magneto and his fellow terrorists." Donations reach $160,000 by the end of the week.

⊗ Questions are also asked about the cities still under quarantine, but the government claims the situation is under control.

⊗ The newest superteam of New York has put out a recruitment call after gaining official status from the Mayor.

THE XAVIER INSTITUTE:
⊗ Doctor Helen Magnus, leader of a worldwide underground network known as Sanctuary for All, has come forward to Charles Xavier and suggested they work together. The two have set up connections so that Sanctuary can help mutants find their way to the institute. Sanctuary also underlines that its own doors are open to anyone who would like a place to stay.

⊗ The weather turns cold again, with a foot of snow accumulating on Monday.

⊗ A virus has found its way into the institute's network. It doesn't appear malicious, but has the irritating side effect of triggering 5 second long webcam posts when people are least expecting them. Rumors suggest it was started by our very own deletion-evading gossip girl in the hope of catching something good.

THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS:
⊗ Now that Magneto has established his take over of the ruined Genosha, the Brotherhood is to set about repairing the damage caused. Their main aims are to establish a clean water supply and find some sustainable food source for themselves and the inhabitants left. Other tasks include clearing away rubble and debris caused by the explosion and trying to free up the environment, as well are making suitable shelters that can withstand weather conditions and provide ample temporary living space.

WHAT WOLVERINE DID THIS WEEK:
Wolverine appeared on Top Gear for their 'Star in a reasonably priced car' segment, however between the ninja attack and his metal bones his lap was rubbish.

OOC NOTICES:
⊗ Sanctuary is now live! This area is intended to bridge the gap somewhat between independent characters and other areas of the game. Any questions, direct them towards Jack! Sanctuary is happy to help young mutants to the Institute (be it from their own homes or from Genosha) or just take them in themselves. It's also willing to work with trusted independent characters (pretty much just ping us and you can become trusted through some plot device) on things. Basically, Sanctuary is there to give you things to do while not being too plot heavy or tied down to classes and such! They also hunt monsters sometimes. It's all cool.
⊗ Guys, PLEASE REMEMBER TO REPLY TO YOUR ACCEPTANCE EMAIL WITH YOUR USERNAME. If you don't do it we can't do lovely things like put you on the taken list or give you a dorm.
⊗ As ever, this post is open for talking about what's going down for Xavier Institute classes, mentor group meetings, etc. We do encourage people to thread classes, mentor group activities, etc. where possible rather than just handwaving all of them, but if you don't want to do a thread or you want to plan something or wevs, this is the place!

EXCELSIOR!

BUREAU OF RETCONS

xi_mods — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:40:45 GMT

Wrote an AU character background that you now realise you're not 100% happy with? Got a fresh nugget of your character's canon in the most recent episode that you want to incorporate into their AU backstory? A CRmate just dropped and you want to officially remove them from your character's in-game history rather than have to deal with the fallout? YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE, TRUE BELIEVER.

If you aren't familiar with the term "retcon", here is a handy explanation. If you are scared of tvtropes, here is a briefer explanation! It's short for "retroactive continuity" and it means what that sounds like: it's when a writer takes something they wrote as canon in the past and decides that ACTUALLY THAT HAPPENED DIFFERENTLY SORRY GUYS. It happens a lot in long-running canons, especially ones with multiple writers, and the term is most prominently associated with mainstream American comic books. So, you know, while we don't advocate doing this AT EVERY AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY, we wouldn't really be keeping within the traditions of the world our game is set in if we didn't allow you guys to pull shit like this when you need to – but you need mod approval first, just to make sure nobody retcons in stuff that we wouldn't have permitted if they'd had it in the character's app in the first place.

SO. If you want a retcon, copy, paste and fill out the following in a comment to this post. We'll probs approve it, but we might want to veto something or talk something over with you.