I was flipping thru my copy of Enemies II when I came across The Monster. I've never used him, but my campaign is heading for a horror slant. I then looked him up in Classic Enemies and CKC. Anyway, I'm curious about the use of The Monster in others' campaigns. Did you ever divulge his origin? His true origin? What were they? Did you have to alter his characteristics or powers? If so, how?
Also, the CKC version looks really good, but I have a question regarding his fear-like aura noted in the text. The only mechanical corresponding effect is noted as a disadvantage: distinctive feature. I can see how this fear aura would make him creepy, but how is it a disadvantage to him? I doubt he's concerned about getting cooperation or affection from others.
Lastly, and I'm sure I'm missing something here, his fifth edition Damage Shield applies to mental powers that "touch" his mind. Sense most mental powers like telepathy are essentially a sense usable at range, how does a damage shield effect the attacker? If a PC shoots an Energy Blast at a NPC with a standard damage shield, he doesn't get hurt; if the PC were to strike the NPC, he would. I can see how this would work if the PC telepath had to touch him...
If this is a solid build, how can I build such a damage shield that acts automatically when someone gazes at a medusa-like being?
Thanks for the assist in advance,
Quislet