jkwleisemann Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero "I just couldn't say 'no' when my wife gave me the puppy-dog eyes." I've used this one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero I had a 200 pt base, another 150 in disads, and couldn't find work as a DNPC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero OK, do ANY of my characters have a good reason? Iron Will: "I want to be an astronaut. Hanging out with metahumans means sooner or later I'll get access to a spaceship." http://www.despair.com/potential.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Steve Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero Wait!....I had a choice? -or- I was bad at everything else, so I must be good at this. -or- Its easier than trying to find a real job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Certified Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero Well What had happened was ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero Sadly, I was the only one the suit fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Weapon Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero I pissed off so many supervillains I have to hang around a superteam just to survive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Mackinder Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero "The voices told me to dress like this." "I want to get even with all those bullies from high school." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero "Well as I had already come out as gay, it wasn't that great a leap to putting on a tight outfit. And as I did not want to be done for soliciting and thus become a lawyer, I became a superhero" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKJAM! Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero "Real cops have to account for the drugs they take from dealers. If they don't want to get fired eventually, anyway." "I've been homeless ever since I was released from the institution, and this costume was more intact than what I was wearing at the time. Pity about the previous owner." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddHat Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero "I told my only friend I was a necrophile, and he misheard and made me this costume, and I was kind of stuck doing this." "My cult leader told me G_d wanted me to do this." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston GM Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero Reasons actually used in campaigns I've been in: "I was a serial killer, but now the voices in my head are making me be a hero." "We're not actually sure the Blob is a hero. It just followed us back to the base one day, and we decided to keep it." "After I came back from the dead, it seemed like the natural next move." "The KGB is hunting for me, but they'll never think to find me here." "I wasn't getting enough attention as a diva...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt the Bruins Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero "It's the only way I can keep the teddy bears from eating me!" Superhero? Uh, yes, that's it. I'm a Superhero. Absolutely. Brilliant! adds rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Soldier Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero I was looking for a job and found one working a booth at the Folsom Street Fair...the rest is history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvar Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero ^&*%ing court order... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero Some of these I'm so going to use. Thanks folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTemplar Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero "YOU try finding work in the pro ping-pong circuit when some no-talent hack neglects to draw YOUR wrists!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamLeisemann Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero "I like the costume, but I can't stand the fetish clubs." "I couldn't qualify as a supervillain. They said that even they have ethical standards." "Somebody has to hunt down and kill the folks behind FATAL" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilkmanDan Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero "Well, I want to live forever, and being a superhero is the best way to just not stay dead." Note--only truly effective in the Marvel Universe. "I'm nine feet tall and made of titanium. I didn't think Taco Bell would hire me." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero It was this or Politics, and I have a soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvar Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero "It was this or be a lawyer, and I have an ethic." "Don't you mean 'ethics'?" "No, just the one." "Still too many to be a lawyer..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero I got mugged on the way to a costume party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvar Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero I got mugged on the way to a costume party. And ever since, I have been compelled to find the man, and bring him to justice... in the same costume!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korvar Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero "Somebody has to hunt down and kill the folks behind FATAL" This also has the benefit of being objectively true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithcurtis Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: [Worst Ever...] Reasons to be a superhero "For the retirement plan." "I'm afraid of dying. You know, in a permanent way." Keith "These are all good reasons" Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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