ChAiNz.2da Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Time for another completely random thread... hehehe... Just as the title suggests... What one Super Power or Ability would you like to have? However, here's the "Rules, Restrictions & Guidelines": Real World situations, demographics, social reactions & time frame applies. Meaning it's based in the Present (now).. not a futuristic time or dimension. took out the "Physics" part thanks to RedHawke. You can only have one Power. Make it count and really think about it. Can be based on comics, movies, or wherever.. etc. No limits here. Your physical appearance stays the same. No massive muscles or green skin. (Unless of course you already had mega-muscles and green skin ) It doesn't even have to be a "super power"... can be something simply 'extradorinary'. Such as being a complete & utter Genius.. beyond the scope of what one would call 'possible'... And Finally, you can't choose Immortality or Impervious to Death or anything resulting in 'Everlasting' Life... Some examples to better explain: Say I choose "The Ability to Fly". Remember you can't breathe in upper-atmosphere conditions.. or survive the cold temperatures. (your power is 'flight', not flight & survivial of conditions thereof... that's several powers) You'd have to practice "restraints" of your speed & altitudes. Hitting a bug at several hundred miles an hour can be lethal The G Forces alone at flying at super-speeds would (could) be lethal What will people think when they see a person flying in mid-air (or the government for that matter) Just some food for thought -------------- I'll go first. Tough choice considering there are so many things out there. But I think that I'd probably choose Super-Strength (crazy-mad strength like Super-Man or The Hulk). Remember, physical appearances wouldn't change... It's something I think I'd be able to 'mask' from the public eye... but could "let loose" if I really wanted/needed to. With enough practice I could literally 'leap' long distances. Lift a bus (or anything really), and most importantly... open a damn pickle jar without 'hurting something'... hehehe So... what about you? Yeah, I realize this is completely "out of the blue" type topic.. but hey, it's Ahto and we can do stuff like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I don't know if this violates the rules, but I would choose the ability to travel anywhere in Time and Space...O wait, I already can. I guess I don't need any super powers:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoffe Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 If I could choose it would be a healing power, similtar to (Master) Force Heal in the KotOR games or Greater Restoration in Neverwinter Nights. Being able to instantly heal the most serious wounds and illnesses and bring someone back from the brink of death is something that could be quite useful in reality. (Unlike the Death&Destruction powers that seem common in most games and movies, what would you use those for in real life?) It's something that can't be reasonably achieved with technology (yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montnoir Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I would choose Professor X style telepathy (but I presume Chainz will rule that one out because it would be more than one power) so I would be satisfied with old-school mind-reading/mind-communicating and of course I can switch it on and off at my leisure so I don't hear people thinking when I want some "private time". Although Stoffe's idea is very nice and altruistic, it could lead to some very nasty problems. Say the world found out - then you would be hounded by everyone and his mother to heal them because they "need it", you wouldn't get a second's rest. If no one knew - you would feel really bad because you couldn't help more people (I know I would), knowing there are people dying whom you can save, but you don't, because you have your life to live... So it could potentially drive you mad or give you a nervous breakdown... not saying that telepathy wouldn't but... well, you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Super strength. Practical and fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobQel-Droma Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Super agility or super strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoffe Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I would choose Professor X style telepathy (snip) Although Stoffe's idea is very nice and altruistic, it could lead to some very nasty problems. Say the world found out - then you would be hounded by everyone and his mother to heal them because they "need it", you wouldn't get a second's rest. If no one knew - you would feel really bad because you couldn't help more people (I know I would) So just because you can't help everybody you shouldn't bother trying to help anybody? I don't know if I agree with the logic behind that. I agree that there would be a flipside to having such powers, you'd have to weigh the disadvantages against the advantages. Anything that makes you special can potentially get you in trouble. Your telepathy would likely get you conscripted into some intelligence agency, or even killed since you'd stumble upon some dangerous people's dirty secrets and be too risky to leave alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I'd have to go with ChAiNz and IS and go with Super Strength. I'd dominate at football not that I already don't... And plus, it would just be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 As much as I love sleeping, I would probably pick a power that would allow me to become fully rested on 2 hours of sleep. Benefits - More time which means you could become really strong if you spent your extra hours at the gym or really smart if you spent more time studying. Drawbacks - Did I mention that I love sleeping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingerhs Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Super reflexes. super strength is nice and all, but if i can dodge your all your blows, it doesn't do you much good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevanA4 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 As much as I love sleeping, I would probably pick a power that would allow me to become fully rested on 2 hours of sleep. Benefits - More time which means you could become really strong if you spent your extra hours at the gym or really smart if you spent more time studying. Drawbacks - Did I mention that I love sleeping? I would have to go with this one and for the same reason *thinks of the possiblities* heck I could be a master programmer then and work for a gaming company or other place like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceAlex Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 As much as I love sleeping, I would probably pick a power that would allow me to become fully rested on 2 hours of sleep. Benefits - More time which means you could become really strong if you spent your extra hours at the gym or really smart if you spent more time studying. Drawbacks - Did I mention that I love sleeping? This could be very useful, but i love sleeping aswell... especially because i always have very interesting dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Vito Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 whatever i touch turns to weed mostly to piss cops off like that guys smoking weed lets go get him wait johnson i see somthing *turns around*oh my god poof a giant weed forest appearand there wont be enough cops to stop all the hippies and weed smokers and then the whole world will be high and then i can take over the world!(you ddint see that ending comming did you) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lion54 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 ^^^^ Ever heard of King Midas? (he has nothing to do with breaks) Anyways, I'm thinking I would like an IQ around 300. Then I could figure out mechanical ways to acheive anything I wanted. I could make a rocket pack or a strenth enchanchment suite. Possitive- Will not stand out. (when I take off the suite hehe) Negative- I'd probably forget how to tie my shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MdKnightR Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Well, I would pick invincibility (Superman style), but I think that would violate the rules that ChaiNz put forth. So I guess I would have to say Regeneration (ala Wolverine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Vito Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 yes ive hered of king minas but i thought of a fail safe ill buy loose fitting gloves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediKnight707 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 How about good old fashioned force using? Ahem...if I had to choose a power from here and now, super-speed (but like controable I want to let my girlfriends win ya know ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDJOHNNYMIKE Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Well, my first pick seemed kinda dumb since I AM the Grand Poobah of MOJO:cool: If I wasn't, supernatural control over Mojo would be my first. And It wouldn't be right to copy, otherwise I'd go with Stoffe's choice. I've got it. THE POWER TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES!!! But if I had it, I would've made the right choice here, and since I didn't this thread is a paradox and must be shut down by the continuum police, unless the power to make the right choices is the right choice:D Yes, I have spent a weeeee bit too much time glueing pipes together today:D *takes a real deep breath* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Super reflexes. super strength is nice and all, but if i can dodge your all your blows, it doesn't do you much good. With super strength comes super speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDJOHNNYMIKE Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 So what happens when you smack you're hand against a wall? And if you had the same strength as Chainz and was able to leap... well...have you ever seen George of the Jungle? Only imagine steel and concrete skyscrapers:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHawke Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Someone watched The Incredibles I see! However, here's the "Rules, Restrictions & Guidelines": Real World physics ChAiNz, bringing real world physics limitations to a "super powers" thread is kind of going against the spirit of comics as breaking these rules is what makes supers... super! If you went with real world Physics as you suggest, anyone with Super Strength who attempted to lift a locomotive over their heads, a common act with these people, would find themselves driven into the ground as their feet don't cover enough surface area to support that much weight. They even might suffocate before a crane could be brought in to lift the locomotive off of them. Either way this would suck! Some examples to better explain: Say I choose "The Ability to Fly". Remember you can't breathe in upper-atmosphere conditions.. or survive the cold temperatures. (your power is 'flight', not flight & survivial of conditions thereof... that's several powers) You'd have to practice "restraints" of your speed & altitudes. Hitting a bug at several hundred miles an hour can be lethal The G Forces alone at flying at super-speeds would (could) be lethal The power of Wingless Flight as any of the Hero Powers usually comes with the ability to withstand these events you listed and I quoted, like the super ability of Swimming (ala. AquaMan) also usually comes with the ability of breathing in water environments, and the ability to withstand the pressure of deep water. Now Winged Flight usually has the limitations you listed. Just an FYI! On Topic: With the limitations ChAiNz listed, I too would have to go with MdK's choice and say Regeneration like ol' Wolverine, though I'd like mine to be based on Nanotechnology... because of the many little extras. Either that or a Hellspawn, because the skulls and chains motif rocks, along with that wicked shroud! EDIT To Below Post: Crudematter you just need quicker fingers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrudeMatter Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Wisdom. I don't know that it warrants a description since its not something easily imaginable. The value is in what I would grasp/be afterward, not what I think I want now. It might get me assasinated, it might get me listened to, it might get me ignored... or all o' the above. if thats too far out, I'm with stoffe, ...and I'd impotently protest the imaginary-hair-splitting idea that "real world physics" doesn't allow superpowers... unless we just don't know it yet. (Its not like we're finished with figuring out physics.) In which case... yer not the boss of my powers! nice thread Chainz... sorry to have rules issues... yet again. lol I'm one of those people that has, whattyacallit... 'problems with authority'. = ) -edit- RH was one step ahead of me! -edit2- EDIT To Below Post: Crudematter you just need quicker fingers! lolol oh yeah?...hows this?.... -obvious gesture- ---considering Nemesis status--- grumble...murmur... noob-ribbin redpunk... hmph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Nine Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Since I'm a manipulative sonofabitch, I'd choose the power to influence minds. Not necessarily control them, just... to get them to see things the way I want. Because once you can make other people do the things you want, you have all kinds of power. :> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Limited Time Travel. The ability to move back in time no more than 10 seconds - even if I'm unconscious(kind of like a reflex). But only a few times a day. I'd be crazy go nuts mang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montnoir Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 So just because you can't help everybody you shouldn't bother trying to help anybody? I didn't say that. It's not what I meant. I was just pointing out a drawback or two, although it's possible those drawbacks would only apply to me and could work for others who have more control over their feelings. This might just be me because I am excessively sensitive. I would have a nervous breakdown and feel like the worst possible person because of all the people I could help. Regardless if I help a million in just one day, I would feel like junk because of all the little sick children and old people that I couldn't and didn't help, then I would blame myself for letting them suffer etc, etc... I can't turn those feelings off and become colder... I can't do it... I've tried it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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