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Old 08-16-2012, 10:13 PM   Top  -  End  -  #181
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Hmm... I might apply to join MASH.

1. Even if you used your power to help others, would it end up hurting them?

Yes. Conjuring Fireballs and throwing them isn't the safest of powers to have...

2. Do you possess the self control to use this power safely?

Maybe... I'd like to think I could be safe, at least most of the time.

3. Despite your wanting to help, are you still a threat just by existing?

Partly... to the same degree as a man with a gun is a threat, except my gun can't be taken away.

4. Would your power be considered "evil" (so to speak)?

Difficult to determine... Maybe if it was more versatile it could be considered good, but just throwing fire?


I think I might just qualify...
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Old 08-16-2012, 11:15 PM   Top  -  End  -  #182
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Let's see, I started with Psychic Creation. Cool, I'm basically like Green Lantern, but without a weakness to yellow or wood. I think I'll do that 3 power thingy, though.

Kinetic Energy Absorption- I can literally take any punch thrown at me.
Transformation- Pretty self-explanatory.

...I've got all the powers of a nerd stereotype, times infinity.
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Old 08-16-2012, 11:43 PM   Top  -  End  -  #183
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I think we should start comparing how powers would fare against one another. But, ah, re-roll if you've got world destroying/reality warping powers. That's unfair.

On two more "rolls", I picked up Enhanced Leadership (yay, I'm charismatic; is that a power?) and Volatile Constructs. Okay then, now I can make electrified bombs with rock from geokinesis as insurance.
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Old 08-17-2012, 12:10 AM   Top  -  End  -  #184
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Old 08-17-2012, 01:42 AM   Top  -  End  -  #185
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Let's see what I get.

History Manipulation. Well this is pretty awesome, I can literally alter the course of history. I can create my more what if scenarios and then play them out, hell with this power I can do pretty much everything I could ever want. Plus it seems that HistoryAbsorption is an application of History Manipulation which looks pretty awesome by itself.

So far I can be the ultimate hero or villain, just by editing the course of events that transpire. This power is pretty good by itself by lets roll for the other two.

Martial Arts Intuition. Ok so now I am the ultimate martial artist, I guess its a good power but nowhere in the tier of History Manipulation. I guess I can star in my one action movies, or make money in MMA or something. Beware my fists of fury, for they can edit you from existence. Alright last roll.

Cosmic String Manipulation. So now I can also time, space, and dimension hop while also being able to change whatever I want by tugging on the cosmic strings something is attached to as long as it is not a gas.

Hmm I think we should create a new group. A group for those with cosmic entity like powers, a Pantheon of sorts.

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Old 08-17-2012, 02:19 PM   Top  -  End  -  #186
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Let's see what I get.

History Manipulation. Well this is pretty awesome, I can literally alter the course of history. I can create my more what if scenarios and then play them out, hell with this power I can do pretty much everything I could ever want. Plus it seems that HistoryAbsorption is an application of History Manipulation which looks pretty awesome by itself.

So far I can be the ultimate hero or villain, just by editing the course of events that transpire. This power is pretty good by itself by lets roll for the other two.

Martial Arts Intuition. Ok so now I am the ultimate martial artist, I guess its a good power but nowhere in the tier of History Manipulation. I guess I can star in my one action movies, or make money in MMA or something. Beware my fists of fury, for they can edit you from existence. Alright last roll.

Cosmic String Manipulation. So now I can also time, space, and dimension hop while also being able to change whatever I want by tugging on the cosmic strings something is attached to as long as it is not a gas.

Hmm I think we should create a new group. A group for those with cosmic entity like powers, a Pantheon of sorts.
So, you could literally punch someone into next week? :P
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Old 08-17-2012, 02:56 PM   Top  -  End  -  #187
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Wait a minute. The rules seem to have changed to 3 rolls. First new ability: Ability Acceleration Okay, now I can manipulate other people's skin. And Blue Manipulation. Disguises still make me too useful for LUTAS, don't they?
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Old 08-17-2012, 03:14 PM   Top  -  End  -  #188
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The rules didn't change at all. One person with a shoddy power decided to roll 2 more times, which defeats the purpose of one random power (it's a lottery; you win or you lose), and everyone followed suite.
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Old 08-17-2012, 03:16 PM   Top  -  End  -  #189
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Anyone who rerolls is virtually guaranteed to fail LUTAS membership, but will probably be more fleshed out and interesting as a superhero. If you are still bound to take the three it doesn't necessarily defy the point of a lottery, but it's certainly not nearly as 'all-or-nothing' as the one roll.
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Old 08-17-2012, 03:23 PM   Top  -  End  -  #190
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Oh, were we not? When I saw everyone else doing it, I assumed it was like the other superpower thread, where we get 3 random powers.
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Old 08-17-2012, 03:24 PM   Top  -  End  -  #191
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Anyone who rerolls is virtually guaranteed to fail LUTAS membership, but will probably be more fleshed out and interesting as a superhero. If you are still bound to take the three it doesn't necessarily defy the point of a lottery, but it's certainly not nearly as 'all-or-nothing' as the one roll.
It's not as fun, either. Especially when you've got people rolling once, getting a world-ending power, and rolling two more times, or a person rolling with the power to grow another toe, and rolling a few more times to be able to throw planets.

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Old 08-17-2012, 03:43 PM   Top  -  End  -  #192
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And that is why you fail. /Yoda

So, yeah. LUTAS kinda got shoved aside once all you world enders showed up.

Of course it's not like we were going to get the call to save anyone.

Unless you need some skywriting changed.
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That is true, and yet:
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So my first power was Force-Field Manipulation.

rolled for two more and I got Energy Assimilation.... So I can continue to power my shields forever~

and Crystal mimicry So I can turn myself into diamond too~! I'm a defensive GOD with the power to eat ANYTHING for an energy boost!
So you can see why I was confused. :P
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True. I kind of thought the rerolling thing would have been interesting so I tried it for kicks, and I ended up OP'D as ****. Personally I like forcefeilds. I mean, I can FORCE CHOKE A BITCH if I wanted to be evil! I can go surfing, paragliding, rock climbing, and all with out tools.

I'm good with my first power, and happily get rid of the other two.... I mean that second one is like the entire word is screaming out, "EAT ME! YOU'RE MESSIN' WITH THE ORDER MAN! EAT ME!"

And the second one is rather redundant for me. >.<
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Rolling twice more seemed fun, especially since the first (two) powers I got were quite dull; even Aquaman was better.
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Old 08-17-2012, 04:14 PM   Top  -  End  -  #196
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Also, MASH, I found you a themesong.
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Old 08-17-2012, 04:28 PM   Top  -  End  -  #197
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So, you could literally punch someone into next week? :P
I think it would be more like I could punch someone into last week. Though if we only go with one power I am perfectly fine with History Manipulation. It is all someone really needs.
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Rolling twice more seemed fun, especially since the first (two) powers I got were quite dull; even Aquaman was better.
But the additional two powers generally means you're going to end up super-powerful regardless. I did a re-roll and ended up with undead physiology and critical impact. That is essentially a game breaker right there.

I say roll three times and pick one power that cannot warp reality or end life on Earth. That fair?

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I'm ridiculously overpowered without my second power making me God. I'm still nearly God without it. I'm happy enough either way.
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Speaking of rerolling, I need some way to distinguish myself from Halberd. Since I rolled first, it's only fitting that I also roll extras first.
[Also, funny coincidence: I created an account on an MMOFPS a few weeks back with the name of "Halvard Halberd".]

Kinetic Empowerment (which, by the listing of "applications", just looks like a catch-all for Saiyans) and Hypnotic Vision.
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Cryptic Physiology. Apparently this means I can morph into any mythical, legendary, or otherwise imagined and fictional creature I like. With all its inherent traits and abilities. Wow! That's actually really powerful. I could be anything from the Tarrasque to a Syren.
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So I got this.

Am I cut out for LUTAS?
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What's LUTAS? Gravity Manipulation.
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Less Useful that Aquaman. Let's just say that you aren't eligible. ;)
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Speaking of rerolling, I need some way to distinguish myself from Halberd. Since I rolled first, it's only fitting that I also roll extras first.
[Also, funny coincidence: I created an account on an MMOFPS a few weeks back with the name of "Halvard Halberd".]

Kinetic Empowerment (which, by the listing of "applications", just looks like a catch-all for Saiyans) and Hypnotic Vision.
You're not the first to roll extras. And I'm pretty sure we aren't doing that anymore. Just go with one power.
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You're not the first to roll extras. And I'm pretty sure we aren't doing that anymore. Just go with one power.
*facepalm* First of the two of us.
Also, who cares? It's not like we're going to spontaneously develop superpowers in real life anyway.
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Old 08-17-2012, 06:44 PM   Top  -  End  -  #208
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Well I could keep both of my first two powers and qualify for LUTAS
(ParkourMan and Detect Evil)
My third power would be game breaking however.

I think that the random power generator may have balance issues.
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Well, duh. You guys turned it from a lottery into a "roll three times for a broken superhero!" Doesn't that ruin the fun of it for anyone?
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