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I was thinking that the plot used in Avenger: Ultron was a good idea but they didn't go either far or Subtle enough.  Actually,  the designer would make the AI with good intentions,  then it would start manipulating areas that would the most influence.  This would be education,  medical,  and information. It will stay away from more watched areas like economics and government at first. However,  as it gains more human followers (and power), there will be no restrictions for where it can and will go.  At no point will it actually make any combat units or fight for itself. For this,  they manipulate human companies into doing it for them. 

What is the best way that an AI would take over the world? Would they go for the classic Terminator approach or something more subtle? How intelligent should the AI be to even attempt this? What tools would they bring in on their behalf? Anything else that you would like to mention would be appreciated. 

On 4/23/2024 at 10:25 PM, Michael Hopcroft said:

Q: Describe the Russian legal system in five words or less.

 

A: Of course I don't play dice with the universe, because the Universe always wins. Now, Roulette....

Q: I thought you were attempting to break your gambling problem. What are you doing in this casino?

A: Don't make me sneeze.  You will not like the results if I do. 

If the object simply falls,  I would say it does the equivalent of being hit with someone with the ability to lift 1 ton. As for how frequently,  it would be upon impact unless something happens to increase the stress on the body at which point I will reassess the situation. This could things as basic as shifting rubble (another trying to clear up?) explosions,  any of the many possibilities. 

14 hours ago, Cygnia said:

Somebody must really have wanted some speakers for his birthday.       🤪

Speculation: What will those who are being supported by Trump do on the extremely high possibility that he fails the upcoming election and is found guilty in this current criminal trial?

11 hours ago, Michael Hopcroft said:

Q: Do we really need a particle accelerator to make a batch of super-cookies?

 

A: As reasons to terminate-for-cause, I must admit that's one of the least likely.

Q: Are we about to be blasted by a white hole?

A: Your verdict has been determined. 

Stories abound about heroes performing feats that most people think impossible, even if they are normal humans.  They will usually perform these for reasons onto themselves.  Cap America is usually said to be the ultimate patriot,  Hulk for reasons of simple might challenge, Batman a combination of justice and vengeance,  among many other. However, at times heroes will wonder why they are doing this.  Spidy is frequently attempting to quit (only to get pulled back), Bats occasionally committed that he has more impact on the economy than the villains.  There are other times that such problems occur among other heroes in different stories. Have you ever addressed this issue? Any other times that it has come up? How would either you or your players deal with it? Any other issues to address?

11 hours ago, Michael Hopcroft said:

Last Tuesday night, so I can my phone bill on time.

 

NT: Subtle signs the consultant making your retirement plan is out of their mind.

One concept: SIMPLE plan 

NT: You have been timeported 150 years into the future. What is the main thing that you do?

11 hours ago, Michael Hopcroft said:

Q: What's tearing the Universe apart chunk by chunk at an ever-accelerating pace?

 

A: Of course you feel terrible. You ate the chocolate!

Q: What is Trump's latest reason for not testifying at his trial?

A: That star is a zombie . 

20 hours ago, Gauntlet said:

 

Of course, there still is the through that cancer is actually a mutation and that in .0000000001% of the instances will actually be beneficial.

In a reality where normally harmful items (eg radiation) can grant beneficial mutations,  what is to stop other conventionally harmful effects from being beneficial?

On 4/17/2024 at 3:37 PM, Gauntlet said:

But what if that brain cancer is making you much more intelligent and giving you mental powers?

If you have powers through some manner other than conventional human mutation,  then will not show on any detection device.  This will be an example of one thing that remains invisible,  same with Stark's power suit derived powers. Since all his powers come from the suit,  the detectors will register him as normal human.

If I were to make some character get any illness,  I would ignore their ability scores and declare that they have the problem. Effects would be along lines of temporary drain that last until I say otherwise. Abilities affected would include CON, SPD, INT, STR, effective all (include powers). This drain will be strong,  like reducing to half start levels. This might sound overkill,  but consider how you respond to similar IRL diseases. Those that exist in a superverse should have a more powerful effect on those they infect. 

20 hours ago, Pariah said:

 

 

 

 

Q: Is that a genuine Atlantean obelisk? 

 

A: Just take this measurement and multiply by the square root of "shut the **** up". 

Q: What was the method that Cesar used to silence the Egyptians?

A: The algorithm will deal with you. 

Rings  - as in Green Lantern's 

Yellow Claw

Luyten b

How many  - 10 for problems  + millions more embryos 

Nuclear Drive 

NT: You are told to travel to a historic period. When do you travel to?

Different games have brought in a different view of how death operates. In the Schlock comic and game,  they have a standard system that allows one to resurrect anyone at anytime. This is in addition to other games that have created other methods that make resurrection possible. 

Adventuring is a tough and difficult life for those who desire to take that way. Frequently things will take a turn against the hero and they have a great possibility of death. When that happens,  can they be resurrected? If yes,  what is the method - tech/magic/other? What is the price for being brought back? Are they fully healed or still need healing? Is there a limit to resurrection? Any other problems with this? 

11 hours ago, unclevlad said:

JUST dropped in my inbox...from NYT, an earthquake hit Taiwan.  Tsunami alert for Japan.  Pic from the email:

Is reality now playing dominoes?

On 3/28/2024 at 4:55 PM, Pariah said:

 

Q: Does Rule 34 apply to Star Trek?

 

A: Rutabagas for everyone!

Q: Are we going to a burlap sack race?

A: A caffinated turtle.

This works not that well on beings with highly variable abilities such as those mutants, but in a sci-fi game,  aliens could have similar enough traits for such a package to operate properly. I have made my (HEAVY EMPHASIS) my version of Vulcans, Skulls, Klingons, and other aliens.  The closest I came to such a package for mutants is when they are in a closed origin campaign. Then all their abilities will be close enough that a package might be workable. 

1 minute ago, Michael Hopcroft said:

Q: What does Q think he SHOULD have said after the Farpoint fiasco?

 

A: Chaos. Death. And lots of spiky bits. Just the thing for the kindergarten oriject!

Q: Why is the school condoning rpgs in all their classes?

A: Phasers are set for tickle.

The way I worked things was if one had innate powers that were not intrinsic to the creature (bird's flight,  fish's waterbreathing) then they will register as a mutant. It will not matter if the mutation occurs from birth or is induced by something later. In this case,  Cyke, Cap America,  Ben Grim will all register the same despite the difference in how they obtained their powers and operate. Since each of these characters had their DNA modified,  mutant detectors will not be able to tell the difference in how they obtained their power. An alien character will not register on the detectors,  so someone like Superman would be able blend in, have DNA samples taken,  and no one will be able to call them out on those grounds. 

I have always disliked those "magic wand" detectors, like I described in the original post.  Instead,  I used a method similar to what Dean described where someone needs to obtain a DNA sample for a lab test. The suspect can refuse to give the sample,  there is no way to generally scan a room, along with more problems. The rationale used was that mutants possess a marker in their genes,  but to detect it one needed to obtain that sample and pull it out to find. No remote detection system can locate them.