Mount Rushmore golem

[Susano]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

(Gm has to define which are the 64 most likely candidates for animation,

and the character can only call on any one in a year.)

 

The most obvious is the statue of Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial.

[Certified]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

 

here's the obvious upgrade power:

 

Activate Any One National Monument at a Time:

Summon (64) 1525-point creature, Requires A Skill Roll (No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll; +0), Expanded Class of Beings Very Limited Group (+1/4) (419 Active Points); 1 Recoverable Charge which Recovers every Year (-3 1/4), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Only to Activate, -1/2), Only When Serving The Nation's Purposes (-1/2), Arrives Under Own Power (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Limited Power: 64 different Choices: ( But Only one At a Time; -1/4)

Costs 67

 

(Gm has to define which are the 64 most likely candidates for animation,

and the character can only call on any one in a year.)

 

Okay someone start Stating the worlds largest ball of twine.

 

Joking aside I just want to reiterate, awesome thread.

[Logan D. Hurricanes]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

Okay someone start Stating the worlds largest ball of twine.

A massive entangle to start with...

Joking aside I just want to reiterate' date=' awesome thread.[/quote']

Twine...thread...I can't believe I got roped in like that.

[matrix3]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

The most obvious is the statue of Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial.

 

Is the Crazy Horse monument a national monument?

 

What about Old Man of the Mountain?

[Lord Liaden]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

I'd put the Statue of Liberty high on that list.

[Teflon Billy]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

Is the Crazy Horse monument a national monument?

 

What about Old Man of the Mountain?

The Old Man died in 2003.

 

TB

[matrix3]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

I'd put the Statue of Liberty high on that list.

 

I was taking that as a given. I mean, after Ghostbusters II, how could we not use her?

[Enforcer84]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

I love the write ups, Mike, and agree with Log-Man that the Gestalt version should have the Stentorian Voice power. Also, do the heads all speak in unison or do they finish each others sentences.

[OddHat]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

I love the write ups' date=' Mike, and agree with Log-Man that the Gestalt version should have the Stentorian Voice power. Also, do the heads all speak in unison or do they finish each others sentences.[/quote']

 

The heads should bicker.

 

Also, they should launch into long, pointless anecdotes, and forget how the stories end.

[Susano]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

I love the write ups' date=' Mike, and agree with Log-Man that the Gestalt version should have the Stentorian Voice power. Also, do the heads all speak in unison or do they finish each others sentences.[/quote']

 

Where's that power?

 

And I imagine the heads taking turns to talk, switching every sentence and doing it seamlessly. They don't refer to each other as individuals but seem to be a whole (so there's no shot of Lincoln staying "As George was saying...."). I do like the idea that most everything they say can be found in one of their old speeches or writings.

[Susano]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

The heads should bicker.

 

Also, they should launch into long, pointless anecdotes, and forget how the stories end.

 

"Back in my day... I.... I... damn... what was I going to say?"

 

Ahem... you could do this in a comedy game.

[nexus]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

Where's that power?

 

I think it's in the Ultimate Brick

[Susano]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

Yeah, found it there.

 

Anything else the Gestalt version should have?

[Logan D. Hurricanes]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

Yeah, found it there.

 

Anything else the Gestalt version should have?

A really cool car . . . The Rushmobile!

 

 

Ok, seriously, I do wonder about the "Only direct" on the stretching. As John Madden says, "You can reach around a guy."

[Susano]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

"Only Direct" is the standard Limitation for Stretching defined as "really long arms."

[nexus]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

The Gestalt version might have a Psychological limitation about inflicting mass destruction or damage to the land, particularly Landmarks and considering it's size and bulk that would be pretty limiting. It might even apply to fighting "American" heroes and the US Military.

 

Powerwise all the versions might have a Seismic Stomp type power something that big putting it's foot down is going to make a rumble.

[Susano]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

The initial run of these guys are up on my website, complete with HD files. I'm not going to be able to do much with them for a while, so if someone wants to revise one with proper powers and the like, I won't complain, just send me a copy.

[Egyptoid]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

TJ: Shut Up Lincoln. I swear you never even read the Federalist Papers...

 

TR: Quiet You Two, were sneaking up on Fort Knox now...

[Logan D. Hurricanes]

I can't believe I'm the first to do this...

 

ALL HEADS:

You're a Superhero?

ROBIN:

I am.

GEORGE WASHINGTON:

In that case, I shall have to kill you.

THOMAS JEFFERSON:

Shall I?

ABRAHAM LINCOLN:

Oh, I don't think so.

TEDDY ROOSEVELT:

Well, what do I think?

WASHINGTON:

I think kill him.

LINCOLN:

Oh, let's be nice to him.

JEFFERSON:

Oh, shut up.

ROBIN:

Perhaps I could--

WASHINGTON:

And you. Oh, quick! Get the sword out. I want to cut his head off!

LINCOLN:

Oh, cut your own head off!

ROOSEVELT:

Yes, do us all a favor!

WASHINGTON:

What?

ROOSEVELT:

Yapping on all the time.

JEFFERSON:

You're lucky. You're not next to him.

WASHNGTON:

What do you mean?

JEFFERSON:

You snore!

WASHINGTON:

Oh, I don't. Anyway, you've got bad breath.

JEFFERSON:

Well, it's only because you don't brush my teeth.

LINCOLN:

Oh, stop bitching and let's go have tea.

ROOSEVELT:

Oh, all right. All right. All right. We'll kill him first and then have tea and biscuits.

JEFFERSON:

Yes.

WASHINGTON:

Oh, not biscuits.

ROOSEVELT:

All right. All right, not biscuits, but let's kill him anyway.

ALL HEADS:

Right!

LINCOLN:

He buggered off.

WASHINGTON:

So he has. He's scarpered.

[Susano]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

I've edited the text, corrected some errors, and added a few needed powers.

 

MOUNT RUSHMORE

Gestalt of American Presidential Myth

 

Val	CHA	Cost	Roll	Notes
120	STR	110	33-	Lift 419.4 ktons; 24d6 HTH Damage [6]
15	DEX	15	12-	OCV:  5/DCV:  5
75	CON	130	24-
65	BODY	110	22-
20	INT	10	13-	PER Roll 17-
20	EGO	20	13-	ECV:  7
90	PRE	80	27-	PRE Attack:  18d6
10	COM	0	11-

55	PD	11		Total:  55 PD (20 rPD)
55	ED	20		Total:  55 ED (20 rED)
4	SPD	15		Phases:  3, 6, 9, 12
40	REC	2
150	END	0
200	STUN	37		Total Characteristic Cost:  560

Movement:	Running:	44"/88"
Leaping:	0"
Swimming:	0"

Cost	Powers & Skills
30	Seemingly Tireless:  Reduced Endurance (1/2 END; +1/4) applied to 
STR
180	Colossal Hands And Feet:  Area Of Effect (up to 12" Radius; actual 
radius 6"; +1) for up to 120 Active Points of STR, Reduced Endurance 
(0 END; +1/2)
9	Made Of Earth And Stone:  Hardened (+1/4) applied to PD
9	Made Of Earth And Stone:  Hardened (+1/4) applied to ED
75	Made Of Earth And Stone:  Armor (20 PD/20 ED), Hardened (+1/4)
60	Too Big To Seriously Hurt:  Physical Damage Reduction, Resistant, 
50% plus Energy Damage Reduction, Resistant, 50%
60	Four Minds In One Body:  Mental Damage Reduction, 75%
15	Made Of Earth And Stone:  Does Not Bleed
10	Heads Of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Roosevelt:  Hearing Group 
Flash Defense (10 points)
10	Heads Of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Roosevelt:  Sight Group 
Flash Defense (10 points)
44	Immense Weight:  Knockback Resistance -22"
17	Heads Of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Roosevelt:  Mental Defense 
(21 points total)
98	Colossal Stride:  Running +38" (44" total), Reduced Endurance 
(1/2 END; +1/4), END 4
-2	To Massive To Swim:  Swimming -2"
6	Heads Of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Roosevelt:  Extra Limbs  (4), 
Inherent (+1/4)
12	Heads Of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Roosevelt:  +4 PER with all 
Sense Groups
12	From Sea To Shining Sea:  +8 versus Range Modifier for Sight Group
10	Heads Of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Roosevelt:  Increased Arc Of 
Perception (240 Degrees) with all Sense Groups
5	Eyes Of Stone:  Nightvision
17	Voice Of America:  Hearing Group Images 1" radius, +6 to PER Rolls, 
Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2); Set Effect (only to amplify 
character's voice; -1)
50	Made Of Earth And Stone:  LS  (Eating: Character does not eat; 
Immunity All terrestrial poisons and chemical warfare agents; 
Immunity: All terrestrial diseases and biowarfare agents; Longevity: 
Immortal; Safe in High Pressure; Safe in High Radiation; Safe in 
Intense Cold; Safe in Intense Heat; Safe in Low Pressure/Vacuum; 
Self-Contained Breathing; Sleeping: Character does not sleep)
180	Reach:  Stretching 42", Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2); Always 
Direct (-1/4), No Noncombat Stretching (-1/4), No Velocity 
Damage (-1/4)

Perks
20	Fringe Benefit:  Mount Rushmore, A National Monument
12	Reputation:  Iconic President(s) Of The USA (The United States of 
America) 14-, +4/+4d6

Talents
32	Protector Of The USA:  Danger Sense (general area (United States), 
out of combat, Function as a Sense) 17-/13-

Skills
10	+2 with HTH Combat

3	"When In The Course Of Human Events...":  KS: United States 
History 13-
3	"The Constitution Is The Guide Which I Never Will Abandon":  KS: 
United States Law 13-
3	"Four Score And Seven Years Ago...":  Oratory 27-
3	Power:  Brick Tricks 33-
3	"Speak Softly And Carry A Big Stick":  Tactics 13-

Total Powers & Skill Cost:  996
Total Cost:  1556

200+	Disadvantages
20	Distinctive Features:  Huge Humanoid With The Heads Of Mount 
Rushmore (Not Concealable; Always Noticed and Causes Major 
Reaction; Detectable By Commonly-Used Senses)
10	Hunted:  The Anti-American 8- (Less Pow, PC has a Public ID or is 
otherwise very easy to find, Harshly Punish)
20	Physical Limitation:  Colossal (465 feet tall [approx. 71"]; -12 DCV, 
+12 to PER Rolls to perceive) (All the Time, Greatly Impairing)
10	Physical Limitation:  Limited Manipulation (Frequently, Slightly 
Impairing)
5	Physical Limitation:  Reduced Leap, cannot leap (Infrequently, Slightly 
Impairing)
20	Psychological Limitation:  "We The People Of The United States, In 
Order To Form A More Perfect Union" -- defender of the American ideal 
(Very Common, Strong)
15	Social Limitation:  Public Identity (well-known monument) (Frequently, 
Major)
5	Vulnerability:  1 1/2 x BODY Foreign Regional Protecor Gestalts 
(Uncommon)
5	Vulnerability:  1 1/2 x STUN Foreign Regional Protecor Gestalts 
(Uncommon)
1246	Experience Points

Total Disadvantage Points:  1556

 

Background/History: The first appearance of the Gestalt of American Presidential Myth came when the Anti-American, seeking to capitalize on the contentious 2008 presidential election, attempted to assassinate Barak Obama while he was giving a speech at the foot of Mount Rushmore. When the Anti-American opened fire with “The Amerikiller,” the monument roused itself from the earth of the Black Hills and placed a protective hand over Obama and his entourage. Once the firing stopped and the Anti-American started to flee, Mount Rushmore rose to its full height, looked to the southwest for a moment, and gestured (later examinations seem to indicate it was motioning to the Crazy Horse Memorial). It then strode out after the Anti-American, who by that time had fled the area.

Upon its return, Mount Rushmore spoke briefly about the need for Americans to set aside their differences, overcome religious, racial, political, and economic divides, and set an example to the rest of the world by upholding the tenets outlined in the Bill of Rights. It was later determined the monument’s words were made up of segments of speeches originally given by the four presidents.

Once it finished speaking, Mount Rushmore settled back down into the earth. It has not risen again.

 

Personality/Motivation: Mount Rushmore represents an idealized view of the American presidency -- it’s first in war, but also first in peace. Thus, Mount Rushmore leads by example, and will fearlessly wade into conflict, secure in the notion it’s fighting for what is right and just. At the same time, it’s the first to extend the open hand of friendship, secure in the strength of itself and its nation without unnecessary grandstanding. Mount Rushmore also emphasizes the more mythic qualities of the four presidents that make up its face. The honesty and leadership of Washington, Jefferson’s dedication to liberty and freedom, Lincoln’s honesty and concern for all Americans, and Roosevelt's undaunted courage and love of America’s open spaces. At the same time, the failings and foibles of these four men is diminished -- if not out-right ignored -- allowing them to become the mythic images America usually imagines them to be.

 

Quote: “We hold these truths to be self-evident -- that all men are created equal.”

 

Powers/Tactics: Mount Rushmore’s tactics are usually rather simple -- get close and hit it. Considering its size and strength, this is usually sufficient. However, it is made up of two men known for their leadership in war (Washington and Roosevelt), which means it can -- and will -- make clever use of its environment or any weaknesses it feels its opponent might have.

 

Campaign Use: If Gestalt can have a giant flying Easter Island head and Douglas Fir, I figure you can get away with this one. Actually, Scott Bennie has given Mount Rushmore his blessing, stating: “Yeah, it's a fun option for any world where the power level required isn't a problem.” So there.

Actually, if you think about it, Mount Rushmore opens up a whole host of possibilities. There are a number of huge statues around the world you can use instead of Mount Rushmore.... There’s Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, who’s a ‘mere’ 98.5 feet in height and weighs 700 tons. The Motherland Calls in Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd, Russia is 170 feet in height and weighs 7900 tons (and is armed with a 108 foot sword!). Right now, the current record holder for tallest statue is the Spring Temple Buddha, found in Lushan, Henan, China. He’s 420 feet tall, and weighs at least 1,000 tons. If you want some more ideas, check out this wiki link of tallest statues in the world: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_statues_by_height.

One presumes Mount Rushmore’s appearance and gesture to the Crazy Horse memorial has made other nations in the Gestalt world more than a little nervous about their own giant statues. It could even give the Taliban second thoughts about blowing up Buddhas and the like... but I doubt it.

 

Appearance: An immense humanoid figure formed out of compacted earth and massive slabs of rock, Mount Rushmore stands 465 feet in height and masses roughly 7 million tons. Topped by the solid granite heads of American presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt, it’s an awe-inspiring sight. When it talks, the heads tend to speak in sequence, each one picking up where the other left off, without overlapping or arguing. Often, its words are derived from actual speeches, sayings, and writings attributed to the four men. However, it doesn’t speak in ‘sound bites.’

 

(Character sheet created by Michael Surbrook)

[Enforcer84]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

Where's that power?

 

And I imagine the heads taking turns to talk, switching every sentence and doing it seamlessly. They don't refer to each other as individuals but seem to be a whole (so there's no shot of Lincoln staying "As George was saying...."). I do like the idea that most everything they say can be found in one of their old speeches or writings.

Ultimate Brick, appropriately enough.

[Enforcer84]

Re: I can't believe I'm the first to do this...

 

ALL HEADS:

You're a Superhero?

ROBIN:

I am.

GEORGE WASHINGTON:

In that case, I shall have to kill you.

THOMAS JEFFERSON:

Shall I?

ABRAHAM LINCOLN:

Oh, I don't think so.

TEDDY ROOSEVELT:

Well, what do I think?

WASHINGTON:

I think kill him.

LINCOLN:

Oh, let's be nice to him.

JEFFERSON:

Oh, shut up.

ROBIN:

Perhaps I could--

WASHINGTON:

And you. Oh, quick! Get the sword out. I want to cut his head off!

LINCOLN:

Oh, cut your own head off!

ROOSEVELT:

Yes, do us all a favor!

WASHINGTON:

What?

ROOSEVELT:

Yapping on all the time.

JEFFERSON:

You're lucky. You're not next to him.

WASHNGTON:

What do you mean?

JEFFERSON:

You snore!

WASHINGTON:

Oh, I don't. Anyway, you've got bad breath.

JEFFERSON:

Well, it's only because you don't brush my teeth.

LINCOLN:

Oh, stop bitching and let's go have tea.

ROOSEVELT:

Oh, all right. All right. All right. We'll kill him first and then have tea and biscuits.

JEFFERSON:

Yes.

WASHINGTON:

Oh, not biscuits.

ROOSEVELT:

All right. All right, not biscuits, but let's kill him anyway.

ALL HEADS:

Right!

LINCOLN:

He buggered off.

WASHINGTON:

So he has. He's scarpered.

[Bloodstone]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

Roosevelt's head should know Judo

[Susano]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

Do you really want me to give this guy martial arts?

[Bloodstone]

Re: Mount Rushmore golem

 

Well, I mostly said it to be funny... but it would make for a cool visual if ever he had a properly sized opponent

 

(and don't forget Lincoln was a skilled amateur wrestler, so Mt. Rushmore should be a grappling god)