Grappling Hook, 1 tool, many uses

[TheDux]

So for this "Cat Burglar" I am building, I am buying some basic tools for him. This is a side project for a game I may be playing next month (first non-super).

 

*Rambling about the game and character*

I am really excited about this game. GM actually assigned us "roles" based on our previous efforts to help us with our gaming and role playing (to help build weaknesses into strength). I am the "Rebel Espionage Master", so I chose a master burglar hired for this particular job in exchange for a clean record and a new life in England (where any further misdeeds would be outside the "Cop" character's care).

*Back on topic*

 

So while I was brain storming some of the tools he would need I realized that a Grappling Hook has so many application that a Multi power would be needed.

 

What I have so far is (in skeleton)

 

Clinging: OIF, Extra Time (to throw hook), Cannot Resist Knock back, Both Hands and Feet required, Usable by others, Only Up to 10", Only Up to 600 LBs at a time, RSR

 

Swinging: 17", OIF, Extra Time (to throw hook), Usable by others

 

Entangle: xd6, OIF, No Range

 

HA PLUS Stretching: HA +2d6, OIF PLUS 6" Stretching

 

So, other uses? This is a Very Powerful heroic campaign with a "supernatural" feel (i.e.: using the Grappling hook as a weapon without particular "ninja" training).

 

Ideas, recommendation, general discussion?

[Split Decision]

Re: Grappling Hook, 1 tool, many uses

 

Manipulating at a Distance: 20 STR TK, 0 End (+1/2) (45 Active) Only specific types of objects in specific ways (-1/2), Cannot Do Damage (-1/4), OAF (-1) (16 Real).

 

To flip switches, grab small items, and so forth, as well as manhandle Normals.

 

Clear the Air: Dispel gas/smoke/fog powers 9d6, one power at a time (+1/4) (47 Active), AOE: Hex (+1/2), No Range (-1/2) Extra Time: Full Phase (-1/2) OAF (-1) (15 Real).

 

Swing it above your head to clear out nasty pollutants.

[TheDux]

Re: Grappling Hook, 1 tool, many uses

 

Manipulating at a Distance: 20 STR TK, 0 End (+1/2) (45 Active) Only specific types of objects in specific ways (-1/2), Cannot Do Damage (-1/4), OAF (-1) (16 Real).

 

To flip switches, grab small items, and so forth, as well as manhandle Normals.

 

Clear the Air: Dispel gas/smoke/fog powers 9d6, one power at a time (+1/4) (47 Active), AOE: Hex (+1/2), No Range (-1/2) Extra Time: Full Phase (-1/2) OAF (-1) (15 Real).

 

Swing it above your head to clear out nasty pollutants.

 

Nice work. Going to use the TK ability for sure. And while Clear the Air isn't my favorite ability, it is well built and I see enough use for it to adapt it into the build.

[Split Decision]

Re: Grappling Hook, 1 tool, many uses

 

thank you! In a Multipower, you could build each of these powers as a 1-point ultra

[TheDux]

Re: Grappling Hook, 1 tool, many uses

 

Slowly but surely Clear the Air is becoming more and more interesting to me.

 

Question:

 

Keep in mind the SFX of this attack, and SFX of the person I describe.

Mist Master has a Desolid form where he turns into a smokey cloud. What kind of effect could Clear the air have on him?

 

Mechanically I might be able to drain his desolidfication power, reverting him back to his true form. But SFX would "scatter" his SFX.

 

(un)Fortunately i might not run into this problem for this character.

 

Just a curiosity.

[Alibear]

Re: Grappling Hook, 1 tool, many uses

 

I might convert the attack into a small EB, with extra knockback to simulate pushing the mist away.

[Sean Waters]

Re: Grappling Hook, 1 tool, many uses

 

You could have a hollow rope and a sort of vacuum attachment to actually suck in the gas as you swing the thing round and then release it later.

 

 

 

 

What?

[Wyrm Ouroboros]

Re: Grappling Hook, 1 tool, many uses

 

AoE Radius Selective attack; an Indirect EB. (If it's a 'superskilled' sort of thing, take extra time off the swinging and all.) Mmmm, I dunno. Add in a straight normal HA for gripping the hook assembly and punching with it, or an HKA for raking with the tines...