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Captain Z
Mobile Ops Commander
USA
637 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2003 : 00:55:30
While I was bored and spacing out in Human Communications class one day, I began thinking about some weird stuff, like if you had the options, what would be your super powers. So here's what I came up with as sort of a mini game:There are a bunch of main categories you can choose from, each with a "weak" and a "strong" category of power. You have the option of either choosing two weak powers, or one strong power out of the entire list. Levitation Weak: able to levitate yourself (and only yourself) for a short period of time (<1 hour at a time). This includes being able to fly around. Strong: able to levitate yourself for a long period of time (~24 hours at a time), or can levitate yourself plus up to 2 additional people for a short period of time (<1 hour at a time). This includes being able to fly around. Telepathy Weak: able to read minds of those nearby. Strong: able to read minds of those nearby, and influence their decisions by use of thought projection. Telekenisis Weak: able to move small objects with your mind. (small objects indicating something smaller than large TV) Strong: able to move large objects with your mind. (large objects indicating something the size of a car or larger, but smaller than an airplane) Transformation Weak: able to transform body shape at will to anything that has been recently touched (recently as in about a week). Unable to transform individual body parts: must be full body transformation. Strong: able to transform body at will to anything that can be mentally visualized. Also able to transform individual parts of the body at will. Vision Weak: able to see great distances with perfect clarity. Strong: able to see great distances with perfect clarity, as well as see through solid objects. Teleportation Weak: able to teleport anywhere within a short range (~20km). Must be able to mentally picture where your teleporting to. Strong: able to teleport anywhere within a large range (~500km). Must be able to mentally picture where your teleporting to. Speed Weak: able to run at super-human speeds for short periods of time (15-30 seconds) Strong: able to move any body part at super-human speeds for short periods of time (15-30 seconds) Strength Weak: able to lift/move multiple times own weight for short periods of time (15-30 seconds) Strong: able to lift/move multiple times own weight for more sustained periods of time (1-2 minutes) Invisibility Weak: able to become invisible for short periods of time (~1 hour). Requires concentration to remain invisible during that time. Strong: able to become invisible for long periods of time (~12 hours) at will. Does not require concentration. Other - Please Explain So basicly, choose what powers you'd have, and explain why you'd like to have them.
[edit: made limitation bold so people won't overlook it] [edit2: I really should specify things better...] [edit3: added Invisibility, thanks Foetoid :)] ------------------ Captain Z - Mobile Operations Commander 68K Macintosh Liberation Army 32 68K Macs Liberated Beholder of the Prototype Stick of Justice! Edited by - Captain Z on 28 Nov 2003 13:37:28 |
danamania
Official 68k Muse
Australia
1193 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2003 : 01:01:23
quote:
While I was bored and spacing out in Human Communications class one day, I began thinking about some weird stuff, like if you had the options, what would be your super powers. So here's what I came up with as sort of a mini game:There are a bunch of main categories you can choose from, each with a "weak" and a "strong" category of power. You have the option of either choosing two week powers, or one strong power out of the entire list.
I would transform into a cat and go to sleep dana http://www.danamania.com/gallery/vhacks/
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cory5412
68KMLA Comrade-in-Arms
USA
4679 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2003 : 01:06:08
Let's see... one strong, or two weak... that makes it a wee bit harder...For me, it would probably be either strong teleportation... I must say, I would use this to go back to WA every so often, I would need to go the 500km ~ish about... 4 times maybe, and from what I can tell, it's nearly instant right? It's like I could go just about anywhere, very fast... or weak telekinesis and some kind of super-mind power. I would want/need telekinesis, so that I wouldn't have to carry my school bag and other miscellenous things that far (ever walked accross town with an old mac? you'll know what I mean) (not that I have, sadly, walked accross town with an old mac..) The super-mind thing, would be like, a "heads up display" that only you can see. Great for taking notes and remembering things, and getting information about something. I'm not sure how to distinguish between a weak and a strong, but it probably has something to do with how long something can stay committed to memory, or what kinds of information you can get. OR, I would take weak telekinesis and weak tekeportation, because I still don't want to carry my school bag, and I can just go to WA via teleportation 20 km at a time Official 68k videographer Official MLA TourGuide Editor of the MLAgazine "I'm just a normal computer geek who somehow landed a social life"
Edited by - cory5412 on 28 Nov 2003 01:19:30 |
Derekcat
Junior Member
USA
342 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2003 : 02:04:28
quote: I would take weak telekinesis and weak tekeportation, because I still don't want to carry my school bag, and I can just go to WA via teleportation 20 km at a time
I'd probly do about the same… or maybe drop telekinesis for telepathy… but the teleportation thing might be a problem… since I have almost no idea how far 20kms would be [stupid US, not conforming before I was born so metrics would be natural…]If I open my window all the bugs will get in…That's just one more reason to use a Mac! Mac Portable LC || SE/30 ||si ||ci Quadras: 660av, 950 PMs: 6100/G3/233, 6214CD, 5400/120, 7100/80av, 9500/G3/300 PB 5300ce SuperMac C600 180, 240 |
foetoid
Full Member
USA
554 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2003 : 08:40:47
I would choose strong levitation and weak invisibility... didn't see that on there, but ya, I'd love to be able to be invisible for maybe and hour or so at a time...________________ foetoid, that's (fee-toy-duh) http://www.foetoid.doesntexist.com da band: http://www.burningabbey.com |
G4from128k
Full Member
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2003 : 10:34:03
I want time travel! Maybe the weak form would be going back a few seconds once a day and the strong form would permit larger temporal excursions. The weak form would let one recover from simple bonehead mistakes like dropping something or saying yes to a dumb request. The strong form would let one rule the world (pick the right stocks, horses, etc. and one could be wealthy beyond belief).G4From128k by Day: Mild-Mannered Engineer and Trapeze(tm) Artist by Night: Colonel of Truth, Justice, and the Macintosh Way Reserve Officer in 68kMLA Cantankerous Coot Contingent
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Unknown_K
Full Member
USA
602 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2003 : 11:11:57
Strong Telepathy for me
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shaktiman
Senior Member
United Kingdom
1226 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2003 : 12:42:00
oh, I am shaktiman, literally translated strong man I have strength, I like to think of mind, but hey being deluded isnt a crime is it?shaktiman Quadra 840av, prettymuchmaxedout8xcd drive os 8.1 128 meg ram, 500 meg hard drive 3 monitors 15" & 14" & 14" |
Captain Z
Mobile Ops Commander
USA
637 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2003 : 13:41:04
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I would choose strong levitation and weak invisibility... didn't see that on there, but ya, I'd love to be able to be invisible for maybe and hour or so at a time...
That is a really good one... I've modified it a little and added it to the main list. Oh yeah, because I didn't mention what I'd choose before, I can say it now. Weak Teleportation and Weak Transformation. Teleportation so I don't need to waste 15-30 minutes driving around to places I need to go. I just teleport there. Transformation, for a little fun that can be done in private... ------------------ Captain Z - Mobile Operations Commander 68K Macintosh Liberation Army 32 68K Macs Liberated Beholder of the Prototype Stick of Justice! |
Captain Z
Mobile Ops Commander
USA
637 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2003 : 13:49:36
quote: since I have almost no idea how far 20kms would be [stupid US, not conforming before I was born so metrics would be natural…]
I put it in kilometers simply to put it in a unit the rest of the world uses. So for those of us that use the English measurement system, here is the converted numbers: 20km = 12 miles 500km = 310 miles ------------------ Captain Z - Mobile Operations Commander 68K Macintosh Liberation Army 32 68K Macs Liberated Beholder of the Prototype Stick of Justice! |
maclover5
LC Doctor/Hot Rodder
Australia
5830 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2003 : 15:28:11
Strong telepathy would do me just fine. "**** em" - Jobs in regards to customers Warrior maclover5 68kMLA Official 68kMLA Detective Number of 68ks Liberated: 7 Number of Contraband (PPC) Liberated from the Dumpster: 1 |
The Balance Of Judgement
Senior Member
Ivory Coast
1006 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2003 : 19:35:26
I will take Weak Levitation. Being able to do something momentarily is nice. I don't want to be stuck with one power that turns to be my "Achilles Heel".I will also take Weak Invisibility. Stealth is an ability which is very powerfull in small doses. The reason I chose 2 weak powers is that power is strong and with great power comes great responsibility, and many become unbalanced and unreasonable in thier views. With 2 weak powers I will be more balanced and not self centered and live my life by simplying hiding all the time or being a coward or doing nothing but flying. Together as weak powers they are formidable.
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foetoid
Full Member
USA
554 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2003 : 21:47:46
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The reason I chose 2 weak powers is that power is strong and with great power comes great responsibility, and many become unbalanced and unreasonable in thier views. With 2 weak powers I will be more balanced and not self centered and live my life by simplying hiding all the time or being a coward or doing nothing but flying.
HEY! What's so wrong with wanting to fly a lot? lmao... ________________ foetoid, that's (fee-toy-duh) http://www.foetoid.doesntexist.com da band: http://www.burningabbey.com |
MacTO
New Member
Canada
60 Posts |
Posted - 29 Nov 2003 : 08:59:24
Strong transformation. I would transform into something which approximates those other powers (eg. a bird to 'levitate', a crane for strength, etc.). It would also allow me to do things which are out of character, without damaging my self-image.
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