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Author Topic: The Amazing Superheroes! Issue 1  (Read 15112 times)

GreatWyrmGold

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Re: The Amazing Superheroes! Now accepting applications
« Reply #30 on: September 28, 2013, 10:48:46 am »

Worm?

EDIT: Now I think I've found what you are talking about. Does something similar happen in the web series?
He probably means that it's not really all that important that the heroes actually are good, have not committed felonies and stand for truth, justice and the American way. That's exactly what the secrecy of a hero's identity (assuming they haven't had it before becoming a hero) conceals. What matters is that their new identity, that of the hero, seems immaculate to the public at large.
Yeah, but Scapheap's character killed a child molester while fighting  crime. And if an investigative journalist finds dirt on a hero, it could destroy the program.
In the Wormverse, a teenager who killed I believe multiple people and did not dampen down much on her sociopathic tendencies was allowed into the Wards (basically, the junior superhero team) on probation. Among other PR disasters, like
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Re: The Amazing Superheroes! Now accepting applications
« Reply #31 on: September 28, 2013, 12:19:15 pm »

((If there was a way to apply to be a villain, I'd totally do that.))
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Re: The Amazing Superheroes! Now accepting applications
« Reply #32 on: September 28, 2013, 01:36:09 pm »

Yeah, but Scapheap's character killed a child molester while fighting  crime. And if an investigative journalist finds dirt on a hero, it could destroy the program.
killed a child molester
a child molester
I think most people would ignore the murder because most people hate child molesters.

If Amy must be a villain, make her a villain like dungon keeper Ami("These hostages? I saved them from lord evil and I haven't had time to remove their binds-STOP SHOOTING AT ME!" "I'm not robbing a bank. They are not my henchmen, they are from Angel Hierarchy-STOP SHOOTING AT ME!")
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Re: The Amazing Superheroes! Now accepting applications
« Reply #33 on: September 28, 2013, 01:40:09 pm »

Yeah, but Scapheap's character killed a child molester while fighting  crime. And if an investigative journalist finds dirt on a hero, it could destroy the program.
killed a child molester
a child molester
I think most people would ignore the murder because most people hate child molesters.

If Amy must be a villain, make her a villain like dungon keeper Ami(These hostages? I saved them from lord evil and I haven't had time to remove their binds-STOP SHOOTING AT ME!)

Well, it was more because of the cannibalism than anything else. By minor villain, I meant that Amy escaped arrest and became a female version of Rorschach, that eventually the government decides to take down because of angry conservatives or something.
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Re: The Amazing Superheroes! Now accepting applications
« Reply #34 on: September 28, 2013, 01:53:33 pm »

Also, I'll be using this as my generator:
http://www.rps.net/cgi-bin/stone/randpower.pl
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« Reply #35 on: September 28, 2013, 01:57:47 pm »

Will you be discarding "nonsense" results? This one, for instance:
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Testguy has been known to force vampires to flee. Also, he can levitate faster than the speed of thought using a stupendous plane and he developed the talent to make duplicates of himself. Testguy has the power to transform illusion into dust and he has mastered the ability to communicate with flies verbally. He likewise possesses the power to block kinetic shockwaves and deflect them against a series of foes and he is protected from damage by alien technology. Shamefully, Testguy is notorious for being powerless.
"He has all these powers but is powerless". Makes no sense whatsoever.
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« Reply #36 on: September 28, 2013, 02:03:16 pm »

Yes, and some may be overpowered too.

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Testman can transform water into steel, but never in the presence of a cow. Additionally, he has developed an unbelievable agility and he possesses the power to steal any talent of his foes and use it against them. Testman has an unimaginable knack at fighting in the dark, however using this power draws a lot of attention. He is known for his mind-blowing swarm of tools, but only when angry. Testman carries a dangerous BFG and he has learned to absorb the damage from all physical attacks and redirect it toward a single adversary. Shamefully, Testman becomes tired in the presence of corbomite.
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Re: The Amazing Superheroes! Now accepting applications
« Reply #37 on: September 28, 2013, 02:06:23 pm »

Also, I'll be using this as my generator:
http://www.rps.net/cgi-bin/stone/randpower.pl
((This will turn into a very odd game. Those super powers will require quite odd situations. Some of the greats I've found are:
has the power to transform any imp into steel
has been known to transform any lizard into fire
He owns all of the powers and talents of a horse
can transform any jellyfish into a chicken
can transform any bull into a lynx
has mastered the ability to take control of earthworms))
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Re: The Amazing Superheroes! Now accepting applications
« Reply #38 on: September 28, 2013, 04:19:15 pm »

Superhero Name: Lightning
Secret Identity: Ronain Mann
Age: 25
Job: Spare RB for the Miami Dolphins
Criminal Record: Some small incident from when Ronain was 12 involving a missed pass and a window.
Background History: Ronain was a very fast man a few years back and managed to put in 4,000 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns as a rookie in the NFL. However, he took a rather large blow to his left shin one match, breaking his leg in the process quite badly and putting him out for a season. Now he is no longer at the top end of his skill, he usually keeps off the field unless he has to, and spends most of his time with his wife and kids.
Other: Leg injury may be a slight issue.
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Re: The Amazing Superheroes! Now accepting applications
« Reply #39 on: September 28, 2013, 04:39:02 pm »

Oh gods, this generator is ridiculous. Took me probably two dozen tries to find a power set that isn't overpowered but also isn't utterly useless:
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Testguy developed the talent to change shape into a bird. He wages war using a dangerous energy blade that also grants an unbelievable flexibility, but never when angry. Terribly, Testguy becomes rigidly inflexible in the presence of adamantium.
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Re: The Amazing Superheroes! Now accepting applications
« Reply #40 on: September 28, 2013, 04:40:13 pm »

Now for some reason I want to know what you think of my app
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Re: The Amazing Superheroes! Now accepting applications
« Reply #41 on: September 28, 2013, 05:19:32 pm »

Wow, I got something hilarious but useful on the first try

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EDIT: OMG THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER
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EDITTOEDIT: OH GOD WTF IS WITH THIS WEAKNESS?
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EDITRELOADED: My character needs this power:
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EDITFORBESTONEYET:
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Note: Sir, you have created an addict today. Are you proud of yourself?

EDIT: TESTICLES, BANE OF WOLVES AND ALL VARIATIONS THEREOF:
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EDIT: HE CAN MAKE ANY ALIEN INTO A COMPUTER, THEN HE WILL BE UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING USEFUL WITH SAID COMPUTER:
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EDIT: YOU ONLY BECOME WEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF ANYTHING, TOTALLY NOT THAT BAD
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EDIT: HOW DO YOU EVEN...HOW DO YOU....WHUT?
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EDIT: THIS ISN'T HIS WEAKNESS. THIS IS A POWER. THIS GUYS LIFE SUCKS:
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EDIT: MILITARY TAKE NOTE, THIS IS THE WORST IDEA EVER:
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EIDT: HOLY SHIT THEY WENT THERE:
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DITE: THIS WOULD CERTAINLY MAKE ME RAMBLE INCOHERENTLY
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IETD: OK THIS ONES JUST HILARIOUS:
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DIET: AUTOEROTIC ASPHYXIATION MAN GO!:
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IDET: WEREWOLVES MAN, FROM FUCKING ANNNNNYWHERE:
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EDIT: I PREDICT YOUR RACE WILL DIE!
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Re: The Amazing Superheroes! Now accepting applications
« Reply #42 on: September 28, 2013, 05:37:30 pm »

Well, it was more because of the cannibalism than anything else.
Scap's making Amy Hart again?

Also, I'll be using this as my generator:
http://www.rps.net/cgi-bin/stone/randpower.pl
Neat. I've used that one.

Will you be discarding "nonsense" results? This one, for instance:
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Testguy has been known to force vampires to flee. Also, he can levitate faster than the speed of thought using a stupendous plane and he developed the talent to make duplicates of himself. Testguy has the power to transform illusion into dust and he has mastered the ability to communicate with flies verbally. He likewise possesses the power to block kinetic shockwaves and deflect them against a series of foes and he is protected from damage by alien technology. Shamefully, Testguy is notorious for being powerless.
"He has all these powers but is powerless". Makes no sense whatsoever.
That's the craziest thing?
1. He uses a "stupendous" airplane to levitate. If you have an airplane, why do you need to levitate?
2. He can turn illusions into dust. What?
3. He can talk to flies. "Hi, fly! How are you?" "Fly away! Fly awaay!"
4. What are "kinetic shockwaves"?

Yes, and some may be overpowered too.

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Testman can transform water into steel, but never in the presence of a cow. Additionally, he has developed an unbelievable agility and he possesses the power to steal any talent of his foes and use it against them. Testman has an unimaginable knack at fighting in the dark, however using this power draws a lot of attention. He is known for his mind-blowing swarm of tools, but only when angry. Testman carries a dangerous BFG and he has learned to absorb the damage from all physical attacks and redirect it toward a single adversary. Shamefully, Testman becomes tired in the presence of corbomite.
((Not much. I bet that the bug-controlling protagonist of Worm could beat him.
Testman: "Meh, I can take her."
Skitter: *curb-stomp*))


((Hey, Persus, can you share the rejected powersets at the end of any posts where someone gets powers?))
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« Reply #43 on: September 28, 2013, 05:49:24 pm »

Ok this one deserves special mention:

 Unfortunately, Testicles becomes completely incapable of survival in the presence of adamantium

You become COMPLETELY INCAPABLE OF SURVIVAL.

EDIT: ALso worthy of special mention:
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OH GOD ITS REMUTHRA

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« Reply #44 on: September 28, 2013, 06:01:26 pm »

That's Hillarious,
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