Welcome to the Amazing World of Superpowers! Where practically everyone is powered in some way.
1 - Gain an ability.
powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Special
2 - Gain a Rival to fight
http://villains.wikia.com/wiki/Spec
or
http://hero.wikia.com/wiki/Special:
3 - Choose a faction
The Paradigm - The Global Society of Heroes (Main HQ in New York City)
The Congregation - The Global Society of Villains (Main HQ in Los Angeles)
No Faction - You're on your own.
You can band together with other Super-humans if need be. Power Plays are allowed.
You can keep a character from a previous thread - but a new character is HIGHLY recommended.
If a previous character is being used, the previous screen name is recommended for consistency.
If you gain a power held by someone else, then you must try again for a new ability.
And Lastly - Characters can be killed or even revived under the right conditions. But they CANNOT be removed from existence unless the power gives permission.