Certified Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 We kick off a new poll today. What powers are you most fond of in Superheroes? http://housedok.com/poll-superhero-power-archetypes/ Pariah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Voted. Certified 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Tough to pick just one. Certified 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba smith Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 martial arts Certified 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassandra Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Mystic Warrior. Certified 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Certified Posted October 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 We tried to find a good balance, you may want to check the descriptions depending on what you envision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 You left the "f" out of "Shapeshifter", and that indicates a power suite I had never considered before!! Also, I don't see Teleporter as an option, which is another fave of mine. tkdguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Certified Posted October 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Just now, Cancer said: You left the "f" out of "Shapeshifter", and that indicates a power suite I had never considered before!! Also, I don't see Teleporter as an option, which is another fave of mine. Oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 First choice would be a blaster who can fly, but that's not an option. So, voted for sorcerer...because it's the only one on the list with comprehensive versatility. I don't want to be too critical on the poll, but...what's the real difference between the Blaster and the Gunner? Between the Tank and the Unstoppable? And you even note that the Weapon Master is a subset of the Martial Artist. Certified 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassandra Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 19 minutes ago, Cancer said: You left the "f" out of "Shapeshifter", and that indicates a power suite I had never considered before!! Also, I don't see Teleporter as an option, which is another fave of mine. Most Teleporters are Martial Artist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Certified Posted October 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 38 minutes ago, unclevlad said: First choice would be a blaster who can fly, but that's not an option. So, voted for sorcerer...because it's the only one on the list with comprehensive versatility. I don't want to be too critical on the poll, but...what's the real difference between the Blaster and the Gunner? Between the Tank and the Unstoppable? And you even note that the Weapon Master is a subset of the Martial Artist. A lot of the choices were around what makes the character's unique. A blaster could easily also fly. The gunner is unique because of the implicit lethality. Same with a weapon master. Once I get back to my place I may update the post to make those concepts clearer. Edit: the difference between the tank and unstoppable is the difference between Colossus and Deadpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 I voted, but a points-based poll would have been easier than a class-based one. I was surprised by the "shapeshitter" option, seems like that's a really specialized archetype... Anyone want to stat out an example? Certified 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 If I remember, I'll try building one this weekend. Probably call him "H-Man" or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Can he create everything from the get-go? Or does his digestive system have to first sample a shape before creation? Like a 3D printer requires a blueprint beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Bushido Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Wow. I think I now have the ultimate Disadvantage for a Transformer.... "I need to scan for a new form!" All right. Bend over...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Old Man said: I voted, but a points-based poll would have been easier than a class-based one. I was surprised by the "shapeshitter" option, seems like that's a really specialized archetype... Anyone want to stat out an example? Just call him Matter-Defecator Lad and go from there. You even get an origin story for free: same organism, but with eliminatory tract separated from the intake tract in this universe, but connected via a space-time warp through an alternate universe. Old Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 That seems ripe for GM abuse. "It's about time you got out of the bathroom Matter-Defecator Lad, I really need to pee." "NO NO NO YOU DO NOT WANT TO GO IN THERE!!" *sigh* "Again?" "Quick I need the number for a plumber I haven't called before!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Matter-Defecator Lad seems like he belongs here: tkdguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Certified Posted October 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 5 hours ago, unclevlad said: First choice would be a blaster who can fly, but that's not an option. So, voted for sorcerer...because it's the only one on the list with comprehensive versatility. I don't want to be too critical on the poll, but...what's the real difference between the Blaster and the Gunner? Between the Tank and the Unstoppable? And you even note that the Weapon Master is a subset of the Martial Artist. To help with confusion I've updated the descriptions and added a lead in paragraph explaining characters that might overlap. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Certified Posted October 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 4 hours ago, Old Man said: I voted, but a points-based poll would have been easier than a class-based one. I was surprised by the "shapeshitter" option, seems like that's a really specialized archetype... Anyone want to stat out an example? This typo has been corrected. Sorry for the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 I think it was brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iuz the Evil Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Ultra Human. I want me some Superman archetype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Certified Posted October 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, Iuz the Evil said: Ultra Human. I want me some Superman archetype. Ultra human is where I would start for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 10 hours ago, unclevlad said: First choice would be a blaster who can fly, but that's not an option. So, voted for sorcerer...because it's the only one on the list with comprehensive versatility. I don't want to be too critical on the poll, but...what's the real difference between the Blaster and the Gunner? Between the Tank and the Unstoppable? And you even note that the Weapon Master is a subset of the Martial Artist. Yeah, I would think the best way this poll should have been done was to have a primary and secondary (at least, maybe a 3rd or even 4th). Very few characters I create can be put into just one of those categories. (ex. I've create a few characters who can fly but they'd be virtually useless if I didn't have something to back that up, Superman is a flyer, but 3 or 4 other categories in there-at least-compose him too) Note: Not sure Weapon Master can be contained purely into Martial Artistry. Gun expert would be a weapon master, but technically wouldn't need to know much MA. (though it could likely help in certain common scenarios) Edit: I overlooked the whole Gunner thing, I get it now. Though, typically "Weapon Master" does invoke gun use as a subset, mentally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Boy, honestly, when I saw Ultra-Human, Superman did not cross my mind. Batman, Captain America...those were what came to mind. Not any one physical thing is better, but most are. But no powers per se; I don't count gadgets or Cap's shield. Superman's Tank, Unstoppable, Flyer, Speedster, Sensemonger (an important overlooked type...ESPer, clairvoyant, but XRay, Telescopic, Microscopic, AND Super-hearing....he's a sensemonger) and even a bit of Blaster, altho he rarely uses it. There definitely are similarities between Gunner -- Weapons Master -- Martial Artist, with that relative positioning. My read, if all 3 categories are on the table: Gunner is ranged with foci, Weapons Master is foci with a general implication of no range (but not always), and Martial Artist is no range, mostly no foci (but weapons can be secondary). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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