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It seems as though every super with a secret ID will fall into the same group of occupations: journalist, military, photographer, or wealthy. While there are exceptions to this norm, they are rare and far between. The most common exception is a younger character being a student. I would like to hear about some of the more unusual occupations that a super would take. This could be related to their power(s) (track/field for speedsters) or with skills (private dective for detective skills). There might even be no connection to the adventuring character (ie: accountant). Any character occupation that would make you drop your jaw is what I would like to hear about.

Here is a villain that I am planning on pestering my erstwille heros with. The concept is that as a child he was denied toys to play with in the belief that it will make a better person out of him. Instead what actually happened is that when he became an adult he discovered that he could control any toy anywhere and use their abilities as he wished. If the toy possesses some movement ability, then he could use it to travel around. If there was a toy weapon, then it became a real weapon that could do real damage to others. Here is the character at present and I would like any feedback on him. Please feel free to destroy him in any manner. Toy Master Henry Rostic Val CHAR Roll 15 STR 12 25 DEX 14 15 CON 12 15 BODY 12 15 INT 12 10 EGO 11 15 PRE 12 10 CON 11 4 PD 4 ED 4 SPD 10 REC 100 END 60 STUN Powers 60 STR TK: 0 END; Only on Toys; Affects Whole 18d6 EB: Fully Indirect; NRP; Linked - TK; Must Come from Toy 6d6 RKA: Fully Indirect; NRP; Linked - TK; Must come from Toy Clairsentience (Sight & Hearing): 0 END; Linked - TK; Only Through Toy's Senses Skills CSL: +4 - Range PSL: +4 - Range PSL: +4 - Targeting Kung Fu (Full Package) Acrobatics 14- Breakfall 14- WF: Common Melee Weapons Combat Drive 14- (Motorcycles/Cars) Disadvantages DNPC - Sammy "Kid" Rostic: Normal; 8- DF - Burns: Not Concealable; Notice Hunted - FBI: More Powerful; NCI; 8- Hunted - VIPER: More Powerful; 8- Psy Lim - Vain: Common; Moderate Susceptibility - Alcohol: Common; Per Phase; 1d6 Villain Bonus

Re: ONE power: what do you do with it? I would like the ability to "copy" everything someone knows into my own brain just by looking at the person. They would not realize that it occurs but I would then know every thing that they know. I could then hire myself out as a super-spy. In my spare time I would make the best psyciatrist out there since the patient would not need to describe their problem in detail, I would already possess the knowledge from the "download". In addition money problems would be lessened since I would then go to any financial planner and discover the secrets on how to invest my money myself, and do so. Also by combining several different KS's I could become an even better inventor than Edison ever was and look at the fortune that he possessed at his death.

Here is a developing story written by assembled Herodom. I will start it then will ask everyone to continue: Chacters: Steel - Brick Speed Demon - Speedster Myntec - Mentalist Darkstar - GL Type/Leader Black Saber - Martial Artist/Gageteer It started off like most days. Speed Demon (SD) decided to fill some extra time by patroling the city. It was not anything unusual. SD discovered some thugs attempting to terrorize some out-of-towners, and getting all their valuables. Eventhough there were five thugs to SD, it was no problem and SD quickly defeated the thugs and helped the out-of-towners to some place that would be more friendly. As SD patroled, he came upon an abandoned building that is known for various less-than-reputable meetings. Upon entering, all the doors and windows suddenly closed. At the same time, several guns started firing down into the place that SD occupied. At first these shots were easy to avoid, but in time SD knew that one would contact and it would be over. Every attempt SD made to get to where the enemy is failed. Realizing that assistance is necessary, he called the other team members. Did SD's call manage to get through? Will SD be around long enough for the team to arrive? Who is behind this attack? For the answers to these and more questions everyone turns to you.

Re: Timestop Difficulties I have often discovered that the most cost-effective (but not cheap) method of creating a "timestop" power is by buying the SPD Drain power to such a level that it will lower the SPD of most characters to zero or lower. Although I like the concept that TaxiMan came up with as a way to bring about this change. Hope that this helps with your problem.

I have seen several threads dealing with ideas on how to improve this archatype or archatype tricks. Now lets reverse things. Lets try to find ways that an opponent can use to defeat some archatype. Lets deal with our beings of pure power: the Brick. Lets put one trick per post please to make things better for everyone. These tricks could work against their weakness, turn their strength against them, or anything else that might have a chance of defeating our beloved brick.

The people running Marvel Comics have decided to revamp one of there lesser known characters. They want you to come up with the design of this character - Darkhawk. They have not put any restrictions on how he is to turns out, only that he must not use his amulet to be the means to obtaining his powers anymore. He could remain as a projector of some form, including Darkforce, or change into some other archetype(s). Please also include the what caused the change and how he responds to it.

Every gamer who has been gaming for some time will possess stories of this foe who could not be defeated. This could be simply because said foe was so much greater than the team or that the foe is for some reason is to numerous to fight. These foes will always possess some achiele's heal, either hidden or obvious. So please tell me about these memorable moments and how the team eventually stopped the menace.

Re: Suprised foes and noise Maybe I am too hard on the PCs but I would allow the attacker to make the attack with appropiate mods. Then the attacked char would be given a modified DEX Roll to determine if he could in some manner call for assistance.

Re: AIs, automatons, etc. as PCs As a GM I would say that a PC cannot be an AI/automaton/etc. This is because a PC needs to possess a freewill and these constructs cannot possess a freewill. The PC in question can sell back the unused characteristics but will not gain the advantages of these constructs. In essence what would happen would be say, for example, he sold his EGO down to 1 then an attacking mentalist or skills such as persuasion would have almost auto-success. To gain the total immunity that he would like as one of these constructs would be to buy the appropriate defense up rather high plus 75% Damage Reduction. As a GM if a player insisted on being one of these constructs then I would make them take the bad in addition to the good. This includes needing to make an EGO roll if he does not want to have every request treated as an order that MUST be followed literally. The possibility of independent action would never be possible.

Re: Lego Guy - ideas and power questions Here are some good ideas: - Growth (summons any neaby Legos - any family with kids will possess them) - Shrinking (Removes Legos already in his possession) Here could be a disadvantage: - Vulnerability to heat (BODY & STUN) (plastic melts at such a low temp) Any more ideas?

I would like to see how you would create the Marvel character Dazzler. Please be specific about what powers, disadvantages, and characteristics she would possess. In addition what role would she possess in your campaign? Thank you for all suggestions.

Re: More Help Please This character works for some mega-corporation as a computer programmer. Maybe he possesses some physical disability that this micro-circuit suit is supposed to aid and the company asks him to test it out. In doing so everyone discovers that it will do more than allow him to overcome the disability in the manner of the powers. Now the company sponsers him as [insert name here].

Current science is discovering how to make metals that remember its original shape and structure. On a recent program I watched recently they had someone try to twist a piece of wire and had no trouble twisting it only to have it return to its original shape when he let go and another plate was dented then touched with ordinary ice (say from the standard ice maker) would take the dent out and return to its original design. Yet another one was just as flexible as the main body of a trampoline. I was wondering how these concepts would be expanded upon and any new modifications that were not mentioned above. How has technology worked on these in your campaigns?

Re: Toy,Props and Terrain for Champions Here is a unique suggestion : the next time that you purchase ANYTHING it will come with several forms of packaging. Take the contents out and use it in the manner that you wanted the item for and rework the packaging into whatever thing that you want to trouble the erstwhile heros with. This will do double duty. Not only do you get something that you will use in some other manner at home, with frinds, whatever but you will also have what you are looking for for your RPG.

I have seen several threads dealing with ideas on how to improve this archatype or archatype tricks. Now lets reverse things. Lets try to find ways that an opponent can use to defeat some archatype. Lets start off with our faverate traveler: the speedster. Lets put one trick per post please to make things better for everyone. These tricks could work against their weakness, turn their strength against them, or anything else that might have a chance of defeating our beloved speedster.

Re: I need a function! The entropy inverter has been around seemingly since the dawn of time. While every culture has had its name for it, they will all agree that it will cause some random thing. One time it will do some minor thing like an effect similar to shooting a firearm to something as impressive as a weather change. There is even one story from ancient times that it actually caused an entire planet to disappear. What will happen at the time that it gets used (if the wielder(?) knows that he was to or not) something will happen. It is even possible that one does not realize that he even possesses an entropy inverter. For the entertainment of all: the Dyson!

Lost: Robo-Putter Last seen at Winding Hills Golf Course. This ordaniary looking titanium putter will enable the user to make any shot upto one mile away. Length five feet weight 24 lbs. If found please return to the brick located on hole 18.

Re: I need a function! The Capricious Crystals These are small crystals that resemble normal diamonds in every manner. However when the wearer is hit by any light-based attack, they will have a 25% chance to cause the attack to be redirected in some random direction. If the wearer is aware of both the effect and attack before the attack then with a successful EGO roll at -5 the attack can be redirected in some direction chosen by the wearer. If the wearer does not make the EGO roll there is a 20% possibility that the attack will be redirected onto the wearer. Next: dynamic recombinator

LOST: Boots of speed: Size 9 womens These gucci lether boots were specially made for the ultimate soccar mom. Enables wearer to clean entire house in 5.9 seconds. Warning: can cause the souls of the feet to start smoking. If this happens please contact local fire department because it could accidently set whole house on fire.

Wanted: Death-O-Mat Seeking one Death-O-Mat for latest megalomaniacal plan. Must be able to destroy most powerful do-gooders and interveners. Price: Negotiable. Ask no question, get no answer. Contact: 1-636-555-4785

Re: I need a function! the quark inverter This simple device was discovered on the moon Europa by a group of kids out for a fun time. At first they did not realize exactly what they had and treated it as though they would any other toy. While they were taking it with them in their personal spacecar they somehow activated it and found that they were suddenly in the area of Pluto. After figuring out what happened and how to get back, they took the device to the local university and the university figured out that by some means unknown the device will allow someone to travel extreme distances in an instant, possibly lightyears distant. Other tests proved that it operates by folding space at the quark level and making temporary wormholes that a single ship to travel through. It became known as the quark inverter for this ability. For a long time it was the primary means for allowing ships to travel interstellar distances and made humans able to colonize the first colonies outside Sol System and make more discoveries. Now to play with: QCD

Here is an amusing concept. At the end of each post a device will be put down then the next post will have to identify what the device does. This device could be a vehicle, weapon, suit, whatever as long as it is not a living being. Example: Drioun: A mystical artifact that at its most basic level will cause a dry zone that inhibits powers that work off of cold or ice. With the proper magic roll and power this basic ability can be expanded to include anything that involves dryness. Lets get started with: Dreamcatcher

As defined in their initial appearance the Borg were supposed to be all but indestructible. They possess a speed that none could match, a regeneration that would heal damage almost as soon as it was made, hulls would almost completely absorb the entire blast of multiple torpedoes, in short there was nothing that the Enterprise could do to damage the Borg and if they were damaged their regen systems would heal the damage almost instantly. Other appearances would weaken them to the point that the Federation could destroy them. According to the original appearance were the Borg truly indestructible? All comments welcome, either side accepted.

Everybody knows the law in physics that states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. So this is where I need your assistance. How would I go about creating a character that has only one ability: to use this law to its fullest extent. Every time that this character is hit with any power, either beneficial or detrimental, will give the opposite effect. An attack power will heal damage or grant additional body equal to the damage rolled. A healing power will harm the character by an amount equal to the amount rolled. This is where I need your help. How would I create this power? If it is a group of powers Let me know which powers to use. Would it be more efficient (costwise) to make a powersuit that has this ability than to make the power innate.