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Guide to Powers Mar 9, 2013 1:05:08 GMT -7

Post by The Author on Mar 9, 2013 1:05:08 GMT -7

A GUIDE TO POWERS

Now I am making this guide to better help people understand how powers will work on this site. This site is based around being the child of a previous hero, or heroes. However I am not going to punish those who just want to be completely separate, and do their own thing. Now most, if not all, powers can be separated into several categories. These categories include, Biological, Elemental, Magic, Psychic, Energy, Technological and Dimensional. Each of these categories houses different powers.

When you first create your character you are given 4 Power slots. I chose the number 4 because most heroes, or villains back in the day had a ridiculous amount of superpowers, but remember you are their offspring so you don’t get everything right off the bat. You can use these 4 power slots to pick 4 powers from one of the above categories. Some powers will only cost 1 slot, others may cost more depending on what they do.

Now before you choose your powers you will have to choose your power mastery, and your secondary. Your Mastery Category will be your strongest power meaning that if you chose Biological as your mastery, and went up against someone with it as their secondary, and you had the same power, your's would be stronger.

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Biological

The Biology of a life is a wondrous thing is it not? With it we are able to stave off wounds, infections, diseases, and all other manner of life threatening situations. Those of us with unique biologies often times have increased physical capabilities that border on the superhuman, or maybe are superhuman. With our enhanced physiologies we are stronger, faster, and more durable than others, and sometimes we might have other surprises. These powers will only take up one of your power slots because they are the most common. Down below is a list of common superpowers that are from this category.

Superhuman Strength
Superhuman Durability
Superhuman Stamina
Superhuman Speed
Size Alteration
Enhanced Senses
Duplication
Transformation (Think like a werewolf)
Shape Shifting (Beastboy, Miss Martian)
Regeneration
Self Sustenance
Superhuman Agility
Superhuman Equilibrium
Enhanced Immune System
Flight

Elemental

You were born to master the elements of nature. Bending them to your will with little to no effort, they are your's to command. Whether you use them to create an entirely new form, or use them in their most primitive state, these elements are very strong, and are not to be used lightly. However with your mastery evil, or good beware of your wrath. You can have at max 2. Below I am going to list some of the more common elemental powers.

Chlorokinesis
Electrokinesis
Cryokinesis
Pyrokinesis
Geokinesis
Aerokinesis
Photokinesis
Umbrakinesis
Weather Control
Gravity Manipulation
Hydrokinesis

Magic

Magic has many uses, and doesn't have a set list of powers like some of the other categories. Magic can literally be used for anything, and accomplish a lot. There are a few special rules for Magic Users however considering that they have the potential to be incredibly powerful.

To be a Magic User you must be born into it as it is a genetic trait. Your bio history must contain your family lineage, and if you draw your power from the Lords of Order, or the Lords of Chaos. Your lineage must trace back at least 4 generations, and yes you can use canon magic user's. Now Demon's of the universe will also fit into this category. You must explain how you gained your demonic powers, and the like as well. This also includes powers gained from Godly/Mythical figures like the olympian gods, and so forth.

If you choose to be a Magic User it will take up 3 of your power slots(which will equal to three powers if you decide to have like a godly/demonic heritage tidbit) because well you can do practically anything you want with this power.

Psychic

The ability to use mind over matter in a very effective manner. You are the master of using your mind as a weapon, and obliterating other's with just a mere thought. You can levitate objects, read minds, and probably even project pure psychic energy as bolts of energy. You might even have enough power to project thoughts into another's head, or cast mental illusions on your foe to make them see something that is fake. Below is a list of common powers associated with this category.

Telekinesis
Psychokinesis
Telepathy
Clairvoyance
Precognition
Illusion Casting

Energy

Like magic there are so many different uses to the ways that this could be put to use that there is no way to put all the different variation of powers that belong to this category into one. Energy differs form magic because it is not a primordial, or mystical force it could include things like electricty, nuclear energy, beams of energy, the ability to generate whatever kind of energy you want, and discharge it. There are just so many possibilities that it is kind of ridiculous.

Technological

While not necessarily a power it needs to be addressed nonetheless. This type of power comes form someones ingenuis method of making unique gadgets that serve to replace super powers. Now because there isn't really a list of all the gadgets you can have I am going to give you creative freedom, and there will be some special rules just for you guys. If you want to create a technology based hero, or villain (think batman, or joker) then instead of power slots you get Tech Slots. You will get six of them since you are just an average human. With each tech slot you get one gadget.

Each gadget can have up to 2 functions any more than that, and you must expend additional tech slots. Now this gives you essentially 12 weapons to use against meta humans, and aliens.

Dimensional

Dimensional powers can include many things that are not found in the other categories. However because of how powerful these abilities are, they are banned until further notice. I don't need someone going around, and warping reality every five seconds.

Now there are some special rules for characters who wish to be a particular race, such as Atlantean, New God, Kryptonian etc... Biological will be your mastery. Each trait that you take from that race's physiology will take up 1 power slot. And if you want a secondary you must have a very well written bio, and have special permission from one of the admins. However there will be a guide concerning these special physiologies so you know. Now for all you who are moaning, and groaning about wanting all the powers of that race, chances are your character is incredibly young, and their bodies haven't fully matured to the stage where they get all of those nifty abilities yet. Even Superman didn't start out with all of his powers he grew into them.

Now to symbolize character growth, and so you aren't stuck with the same powers for the rest of eternity, you can spend 200 Experience, and in doing so you will get 1 power slot, or 1 upgrade slot which can be used to either strengthen a current ability, or get a new one entirely.

Unless taking one of the special races you are allowed a max of 8 power slots, and you have a max of 8 upgrade points that you can purchase. So you can either beef up one power all the way, or try to do it evenly. In the case of Hybrid characters (Kryptonian/Human etc..) you don't get the full powers of the superhuman race that makes up your genetic code. But those will be explained further in detail in the physiological guide.

Now the lists of powers that are here are not all the powers that you can use, its just more of a basic list to help you get started. Get creative with your abilities, and don't be afraid to mix, and match. You can find a list of powers on the DC wikia, to help get some ideas, or just even type into google searching for a list of Superpowers.

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Last Edit: Mar 13, 2013 23:38:53 GMT -7 by The Author

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Guide to Powers Mar 13, 2013 23:05:51 GMT -7

Post by The Author on Mar 13, 2013 23:05:51 GMT -7

A GUIDE TO POWER TIERS

Now with the addition of the Experience, and Upgrading systems in order to keep track of everyone's power levels I am going to introduce Power Tiers. These are so that when you upgrade you know what you are upgrading to, and if you want to or not. Anyways there will be a few of these tiers that are just strictly physical powers mainly because those are the ones that need to be measured individually, but there will be tiers for the categories as well. Note that what is written here will not effect characters that are already accepted, only ones that are made from here on out.

Strength Tiers

[/b] Able to lift up to one's own body weight.

Tier 1: Able to lift up to double one's own body, and up to 800lbs. This is also considered Peak Human strength, and a human can not go past this without it being considered super human.

Tier 2: Able to lift up to 2,000 tons with ease.

Tier 3: Able to lift up to 10,000 tons with ease. (highest one can start at if it is their secondary)

Tier 4: Able to lift up to 20,000 tons.

Tier 5: Able to lift up to 40,000 tons (highest one can start with if it is their mastery)

Tier 6: Able to lift up to 75,000 tons

Tier 7: Able to lift up to 90,000 tons

Tier 8: Able to lift up to 100,000 tons

Tier 9: Incalculable (Banned for now)
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Speed Tiers

[/b] You can run at up to 5 mph.

Tier 1: You can run at up to 18 mph. (This is the highest one can start with if it is their secondary.)

Tier 2: You can run at up to 25 mph. This is peak human speed, and the furthest a human can go without becoming superhuman.

Tier 3: You can run at up to Subsonic speeds, which is up to 760 mph. (This is the highest one can start with if it is their mastery)

Tier 4: This is supersonic speeds which are somewhere between Mach 1, and Mach 10

Tier 5: Hypersonic speeds you can run up to Mach 25

Tier 6: Omegasonic speeds lets you run up to the speed of light.

Tier 7: Lightspeed! You can travel at the speed of light!

Tier 8: Warpspeed! Somehow you transcended all boundaries, and traveling is near instantaneous.

Tier 9: Incalculable (Banned for now)
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Stamina Tiers

[/b] You can push yourself to the max for a few minutes.

Tier 1: You can push yourself to the max for an hour straight. (Highest one can start at if it is their secondary)

Tier 2: You can push yourself to the max for 6 hours. (Peak Human)

Tier 3: You can physically exert yourself at maximum efficiency for a day straight. (Max one can start at if it is their mastery.)

Tier 4: You can push yourself to the maximum for a week!

Tier 5: You can go two weeks straight as hard as you can without tiring.

Tier 6: You an keep on going for a month now before you need to rest, or eat.

Tier 7: You can push yourself at peak efficiency for six months straight.

Tier 8: You just don't tire down, and you could fight on for a year.

Tier 9: Never tires out (banned)
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Durability:

[/b] Normal, you have the average durability of a normal human being.

Tier 1: You are tougher than the average joe, and could shrug off a moderate amount of damage, and pain. (This is the max start if it's your secondary.)

Tier 2: You can withstand the greatest amount of damage humanly possible without dying. (This is peak human)

Tier 3: Your skin is like stone, and you can shrug off attacks from crowbars, bats, and other weapons of the sort. (highest starting level if it's your mastery)

Tier 4: Your skin is like steel, and you can now resist bullets, and small explosions.

Tier 5: Now you can laugh at moderate explosions, and walk away just fine.

Tier 6: You can withstand high end explosions without a scratch.

Tier 7: You can take on tank fire, and small missiles without a problem.

Tier 8: You can withstand weapons that would take out a city now, and are the toughest person around.

Tier 9: Invulnerable, you are truly indestructible, and nothing can harm you. (banned for now)
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Elemental Tiers

[/b] You have just discovered your element, and are not very practiced at using it. (Maximum start for those who chose it as secondary)

Tier 1: You have some practice at using it now, and have developed at least a couple of additional abilities.

Tier 2: Now you are getting dangerous with your chosen element, and can even start to control it on a grander scale. You have developed at least 3 abilities with your element.(maximum start for those with it as their mastery)

Tier 3: Those who control the same element as you began to fear your prowess with it as you have come up with several abilities involving your element to make them weep. You have upgraded at least one of your abilities

Tier 4: At this point you are all but unchallenged when it comes to controlling your element, and if you haven't picked up a second one, then your abilities with your first one are unmatched. You either have six abilities, or used 2 upgrade points.

Tier 5: You are a master of your element, and have truly become one with it. You have learned at least 7 abilities, or upgraded three of them once, or one of them three times.

Tier 6: Pushing the boundaries of nature even further than one would dare you are becoming a natural conduit of your element. You have upgraded at least 4 times.

Tier 7: You are becoming more like an avatar of your power every day, and may even have some physical characteristics that are influenced by it. To reach this tier you have used 6 upgrade points.

Tier 8: You have reached your peak. You have used all of your power slots, and upgrade slots.

Tier 9: Unknown (banned)
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Magic Tiers

[/b] You are but a novice sorcerer, and can barely cast the simplest of spells. You have either one spell, or one magical ability. (Maximum start for those with it as a secondary)

Tier 1: You are more practiced with it now, and while you still struggle with some of the tougher spells, you can cast most if not all of the basic spells at your disposal. You have at least two spells, or abilities, or have upgraded your previous one.

Tier 2: You are able to bend magic in it's more primordial form creating constructs out of raw magic, and have developed a few personal magic skills at this point. You have upgraded your abilities at least once, or twice. (Maximum start for those with it as a mastery)

Tier 3: You are becoming a powerful sorcerer in your own right, and can accomplish many things on your own. You are able to channel energy from certain sources to increase your power at this level. You have further upgraded your skills, or learned knew magical powers. You must have at least 4 magical spells, or abilities.

Tier 4: You are a powerful magic user with an array of spells, and abilities at your disposal, you have mastered several forms of magic. You have become more adept at mastering the spells, and abilities under your current control, and have upgraded your current powers a little. You have used up 4 upgrade points.

Tier 5: You are truly a force to be feared when it comes to your craft, and even the bravest of men recognize how terrifyingly powerful you are. At this point you are almost at your peak, and you have honed your skills even further. You must have six powers to reach this tier.

Tier 6: You are becoming more in tune with the arcane forces around you, and are able to subject certain forces to your will. You must have used at least 6 upgrade points

Tier 7: You must have at least seven abilities to reach this tier, or used 7 upgrade points.

Tier 8: You have reached your full arcane prowess, and have used all of your power slots, and upgrade slots.

Tier 9: Unknown (banned)
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Psychic Tiers

[/b] Your power has just manifested, and you are not very practiced with it. You have just one ability. (Maximum starting point for those with it as their secondary.)

Tier 1: You can do some things with your power, but overuse of it will result in headaches, and nosebleeds. You have up to two abilities.

Tier 2: More practiced you are able to do several things at once with your powers without suffering consequences. You have upgraded your abilities a few times, or have learned three. (Highest starting point for those with it as their mastery)

Tier 3: Your mind is become a much deadlier weapon as you keep honing it, and training it to become faster, and stronger. You have used at least 3 upgrade points to reach this tier.

Tier 4: You are now able to use your abilities with a mere thought, and you barely have to focus to use them as they come naturally. You have at least 5 abilities at this tier, or you have used 4 upgrade points.

Tier 5: Becoming even stronger, your mind is developing at a rapid rate, and you are able to do wondrous things. You must have six abilities to reach this tier.

Tier 6: You are one of the strongest willed people in the world, and the things you can do with your mind border on the higher level strength tiers. must have used at least 6 upgrade points.

Tier 7: Now you are becoming cool. You can lift as much with your mind as a person can with Tier 7 strength. You must have used at least 7 upgrade points, or have 7 abilities.

Tier 8: Your mind is as strong as it can possibly get, and you have reached your full potential. You must have gotten all your power slots, and used all upgrade points.

Tier 9: Incalculable (banned)
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Energy Tiers:

[/b] You utilize enough energy to cause small bruises on human skin. You have only one ability. (Maximum starting tier for those with it as a secondary)

Tier 1: You can dish out some hurt now, and blow up small pieces of wood. You have to have 2 abilities at this point.

Tier 2: If you aren't careful you could definitely cause someone serious harm, seeing as how you can now destroy stone. You have 3 abilities at this level. (Maximum starting for those with it as a mastery)

Tier 3: Well you are definitely going up in the world, and are capable of damaging steel with your energy blasts. You must have used at least 2 upgrade points, or have 4 abilities.

Tier 4: Psh steel is just a thing of the past as you can rip through it with ease now. Your power's are getting almost as strong as a lanterns now. You must have used at least 4 upgrade points.

Tier 5: You can blast holes in the strongest materials now without breaking a sweat. You have developed at least 6 abilities, or used 5 upgrade points.

Tier 6: You are finding more, and more uses for your energy powers, and you are finding that they have near infinite use. You must have used at least 6 upgrade points.

Tier 7: You are almost at your peak, and your energy powers are rivaling that of a Lanterns now. You have at least seven energy based powers, or used 7 upgrade points.

Tier 8: People might mistake you for one of the galaxy police, but that is okay because only they could match your energy prowess at this point. You have used all upgrade points, and power slots.

Tier 9: Incalculable (banned)
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