Marcus Impudite Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 For those of you who have ever watched The Red Greene Show, it's safe bet you already know what this thread is about. For those not in the know, two words: duct tape. The challenge for this thread: Write-up a power that represents something that can be done with duct tape. All powers must fit into a 75 Active Point Multipower. Have fun and be creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surrealone Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I'm going to have to pass on this one since it's been my experience that most duct tape doesn't stick well, tears easily, and loses adhesion over time when it actually bothers to stick. In short, I find it practically good for nothing; it only seems to work well in the movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjack Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Multi-power nothing! Duct Tape is a Vari-Pool the size of which is only limited to how many rolls you have on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjack Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Surrealone is a heretic! I declare a Duct Tape Fatwa! Also against anybody who calls it "duck tape"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I used to call it "Duct" tape too, but it's IS actually Duck Tape after the Manufacture that first made it. It's kind of like thinking that wire cutters are nicknamed "Dykes" and not "Diags". Easy to mistake one word for the other.If you buy shitty Duck tape you end up with Adhesive problems. Always buy good quality tools and materials. It will always save you time and money in the long run.Lets see.Healing (taping stuff together including wounds) could also be an Aid to body. The Aid might be best because things "fixed" with duct tape tend to deteriorate back to their broken state eventually.Flash vs Sight (taping their eyes shut)Darkness vs Sound Single target (Taping their mouth shut)Entangle, hands or feet only (taping either wrists or ankles together)Supply your own numbers, but use of Duck Tape should take at least a full Phase if not longer. With Concentration 1/2 DCV. None of this should be usable in combat. IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steriaca Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Duck Tape Armor: Resistant Protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper-Man Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 15 Almost as good as New!: Aid BODY 2d6 (standard effect: 6 points), Expanded Effect (x2 Characteristics or Powers simultaneously) (+1/2), Technology (+1/2), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per 5 Years; +3 1/2) (75 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Minute, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1 3/4), OAF (Roll of Duct Tape; -1), Only Restores To Starting Values (-1/2), Gestures (Requires both hands; -1/2), Requires A Roll (14- roll; -1/4), 64 Boostable Charges (+3/4) - END=[64 bc] HM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher R Taylor Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Tool: +1 to any handyman job. OAF, limited uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I used to call it "Duct" tape too, but it's IS actually Duck Tape after the Manufacture that first made it. It's kind of like thinking that wire cutters are nicknamed "Dykes" and not "Diags". Easy to mistake one word for the other. The etymology, and the distinction between modern "duck tape" and "duct tape," is rather more involved than that. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_tape And Marcus, any fan of The Red Green Show is considered an honorary Canadian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surrealone Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I used to call it "Duct" tape too, but it's IS actually Duck Tape after the Manufacture that first made it. It's kind of like thinking that wire cutters are nicknamed "Dykes" and not "Diags". Easy to mistake one word for the other. Duct tape is a type of tape and is the correct name for what's being discussed. By comparison, Duck tape is a BRAND of tape, not a type ... and all sorts of Duck-branded tapes are made by its manufacturer. Oh, and the first manufacturer to make the stuff as we know it, today, was ... Johnson & Johnson. (Granted, it was drab olive coloured instead of silver ... and was officially unnamed at the time -- but was nicknamed 'duck tape' by the soldiers who used it.) You're welcome to fact-check this. If you buy shitty Duck tape you end up with Adhesive problems. Always buy good quality tools and materials. It will always save you time and money in the long run. I've bought in all price ranges and am generally a 'buy once, cry once' kind of person when it comes to tools -- even single-use ones like tape, nails, screws, etc. I'm still not impressed; there's nothing duct tape does as well or better than tapes specialized for specific purposes ... and I've found it generally performs worse than rudimentary clear packing tape (which is typically VERY sticky/adhesive) ... for most things. I've even tried the military grade duct tape ... which apparently people in the military feel lacks adhesion, too. Duck Tape Armor: Resistant Protection. Really?! Seriously?! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surrealone Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Somehow double-posted. Please ignore/delete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Supply your own numbers, but use of Duck Tape should take at least a full Phase if not longer. With Concentration 1/2 DCV. None of this should be usable in combat. IMHO What if the character is speedster? Lucius Alexander The palindromedary says that would be the opposite of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
segerge Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 FWIW, Mythbusters did a couple of duct-tape related specials. They might be worth a look-see for anyone itching to abuse their copy of Hero Designer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Everyone here is clear that The Red Green Show called duct tape "the handyman's secret weapon" as a joke, right? What Red used it for was clearly ridiculous -- that was the point. On one episode he was actually trying to attach a salvaged duct to something, and couldn't think of what to use. But as a system write-up challenge, it's a cool project. You wouldn't expect to be able to order from the Acme Company all the things that Wile E. Coyote does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher R Taylor Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 FWIW, Mythbusters did a couple of duct-tape related specials. They got a bit silly, but the stuff did work for an amazing amount of various odd things such as patching an airplane and making rafts, ropes, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 And in case anyone is wondering who the heck Red Green is: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher R Taylor Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 You need to watch his show, if you haven't. Its hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjack Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Just remember, I'm pulling' for you. We're all in this together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I'm a man. But I can change. If I have to. I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Ranger Gord doesn't have his head in the clouds. Ranger Gord has clouds in his head. Lucius Alexander I'm a palindromedary, but I can go in this tagline, if I have to, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Impudite Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 The etymology, and the distinction between modern "duck tape" and "duct tape," is rather more involved than that. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duct_tape And Marcus, any fan of The Red Green Show is considered an honorary Canadian. Thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Impudite Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Everyone here is clear that The Red Green Show called duct tape "the handyman's secret weapon" as a joke, right? What Red used it for was clearly ridiculous -- that was the point. On one episode he was actually trying to attach a salvaged duct to something, and couldn't think of what to use. But as a system write-up challenge, it's a cool project. You wouldn't expect to be able to order from the Acme Company all the things that Wile E. Coyote does. As someone who has used real world duct tape, I'm well aware of that. For this thread, the cinematic and comedic versions of duct tape are what we're going for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Impudite Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 What if the character is speedster? Lucius Alexander The palindromedary says that would be the opposite of me Now there's an idea for a really kooky Champions character...Duct Tape Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Oooh... Clinging! Stretching! Sticky Entangle Damage Shield! Hearing Group Flash from peeling sound! [heads for Hero Designer] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steriaca Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Oooh... Clinging! Stretching! Sticky Entangle Damage Shield! Hearing Group Flash from peeling sound! [heads for Hero Designer] Running and Leaping Drain. Aid Resistant Protection. Shape Change. Cosmetic Transformation (man into duct tape mummie). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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