Power Checking Thread

[Void]

I've had several requests for me to check the powers of a given character, so I thought I might do this to make my job a whole lot simpler. Basically, if you are unsure of a power, post it here and I'll check it over and give suggestions if it needs to be changed. A few things to keep in mind about powers:

Powers are pretty free in that you can be fairly strong by using them. One must remember, however, that there are limits. For example, a character who can call forth fire is (at the moment) totally acceptable, the fire itself, while powerful, isn't extremely so. The true strength of a power lies in how you use it. Controlling weather, shapeshifting (no dragons), summoning (again, no dragons), all of them are fairly free.

When using a power, think for a moment on how MUCH you can conceivably create. A power that makes thousands of tiny needles which it hurls at an opponent is one thing, but something that creates thousands of meteors? Not so good. General rule of thumb:

Tiny objects can measure in the thousands.
Small objects can measure in the hundreds.
Medium objects can measure in the tens.
Large objects can only be a few.
Massive objects are one only.

This counts for bladed things like needles (tiny), shurikens (small), blades (medium), lances (large), big rocks (massive). For every element (such as fire or ice) that you use, move the scale up one, so you can shoot hundreds of tiny fireballs, tens of small fireballs, a few medium fireballs, or one large fireball. Massive is not allowed. If you expend another power to strengthen the power, you can either double the number or increase in a size increment.

These rules aren't absolute, by any means, but they are a good thing to go by.

Powers that I will not allow:

Mimic Powers: These powers are probably one of the ones I detest the most. Basically they allow a character to copy their opponent's powers. Basically what this means is the character with the Mimic is pretty much guaranteed a win, as their opponent can't do anything that the mimic character is unable to do. Not to mention its like taking a possibly infinite number of powers for the price of one.

Broad Powers: Any power that is broad in nature such as "Psychic Powers" should be narrowed, so that they have to take one aspect at a time like "Telepathy" and "Telekinesis".

Auto-Hit Powers: Any powers that cannot be dodged are NOT be permitted.

Duplication Powers: Any power that allows a person to make a duplicate of themselves that has near or the same abilities as their true self should not be allowed for obvious reasons. If you can make two of yourself who can act independantly of each other, you gain an immediate and utter advantage in battle. What is allowable, however, is a power that will create an "avatar" of yourself that requires concentration to control.

Incorporeal/Etherealness: These powers should make it impossible for a character to do damage while in this state.

God/Dragon Powers: Powers that allow you to summon a god or dragon, or gain abilities that allow you to become like a god or a dragon are strictly forbidden.

Counter Powers: Powers that arbitrarily allow a character to counter whatever attack is thrown at them are strictly off limits. If there is more definition to the power, then I may accept it, depending on how it is made.

And this is one from Bassarov:

Time altering powers- only kaschei should be able to do this, since i think that is a very very powerful magic if used by the wrong person

I invite the other mods and players to post not only their powers, but ideas for power regulation. If we all work together we can eliminate most powergaming, ensuring that the combat aspect of this RP is as much fun as possible.

[Anutsaka]

Void, it would be much appreciated if you would tell if these powers are fair in combat. 'Meditation' can be modded to your liking but I never will use that technique as long as it has the wording I gave it.

Elemental Doppleganger seems safe enough, despite your dislike of duplication powers. Just keep in mind that any of the dopplegangers can do nothing until the person has picked to attack one of them.

Thanks in advance!
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The Power of Teleportation - Self Explanatory

Meditation - By meditating for a few complete concentrated hours, my body becomes charged with godly power, equalling that of even the gods on this planet themselves.

Transcendental Meditation - Without using the soul or any mental powers, Anutsaka can unattach his mind from his body and travel anywhere he wants without leaving the spot in which he is meditating. Mental blocks cannot stop this power, as he does not use any other mind but his own.

Serenade of Yakkul -
My trusted friend, a red deer, a species almost extinct can be called by twisting the wind into a song where his friend can hear him anywhere.

Yakkul is a red deer and that can understand Anutsaka's language and can respond by thinking. Yakkul is extremely fast with even Anutsaka on his back.

Soul Arrows - By muttering a special prayer, "Om, shanti, shanti, shantihi.." (Om, peace, peace, peace), Anutsaka can block out the rest of the world, concentrating on specifically one target. His arrow, the base, will target the soul of the person/creature, Anutsaka is trying to hit.

Once, Anutsaka has selected a target, he will become part of the regular world. The arrow will 'home in' on the target and will pursue at all costs. Anybody caught in the way of the arrow on its path will be hit.

The arrow on its path becomes pure energy and cannot be deflected, blocked, etc by anyone except the target.

Meditation Bubble - Under normal meditation and normal meditation only, Anutsaka cannot be touched by magic and energy attacks. Anutsaka cannot attack and the shield wears off after 5 posts or can be deactivated by him and him only.

Once again, it cannot be used in addition to transcendental meditation.

Mortal Combat - All competitors must agree to this sanctioned tournament that Anutsaka can administer within a certain radius (or area). Once the battle has begun, nothing can penetrate it.

Once begun, the two competitors lose all abilities. Only physical techniques can be used.

Both are mortal once the competition begins.

The most important part of the technique is that the two must fight to the death or until the current leader of the battle decides a draw, loss, win, for even himself or even his opponent.

The loser will die and his soul shall be kept in the Library of Souls, a room only accessible by Anutsaka and members of Eternal Light.

Elemental Doppleganger - Anutsaka assumes the form of an element in the form of his human self. For example, think of a bush, cut in his form, or flowing water in a human form, indistinguishable from other humans. It just looks like a human. All five of the elements - Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Lightning take this form and form a circle around the opponent. From here, the opponent cannot move past any of the figures but can only attack one. If he/she attacks the right one, the real Anutsaka will take damage, however, if he/she misses, the opponent is hit with the full force of an attack that is all the elements combined.

This attack is not considered magical or physical. It is considered a holy elemental attack.

[Void]

Meditation - By meditating for a few complete concentrated hours, my body becomes charged with godly power, equalling that of even the gods on this planet themselves.

Have you ever read the "War of the Spider Queen" series in the Forgotten Realms? In it, the character Ryld uses meditation, and it allows him to become extremely focused, exponentially increasing your battle prowess. This is totally acceptable, but "godly power" is, as you have already surmised, too strong.

Mortal Combat - All competitors must agree to this sanctioned tournament that Anutsaka can administer within a certain radius (or area). Once the battle has begun, nothing can penetrate it.

Once begun, the two competitors lose all abilities. Only physical techniques can be used.

Both are mortal once the competition begins.

The most important part of the technique is that the two must fight to the death or until the current leader of the battle decides a draw, loss, win, for even himself or even his opponent.

The loser will die and his soul shall be kept in the Library of Souls, a room only accessible by Anutsaka and members of Eternal Light.

This power needs to be changed, because it is, in essence, endorsing player killing.

The rest are all good though, also quite creative, good job.

[Matsumura]

What about the power to turn water into wine? now, that sounds pretty simple, right? except humans are made of 70% water. if you turn that into wine, they will no longer be able to maintain homeostatic functions and their cells will explode, causing a violent death. Think about that one? That would be the ultimate death move. Jesus had the power to destroy the universe.

[Void]

All joking aside, a power like that would be modded on demand. I actually probably would not think of that use myself, but if it were used in that fashion it would violate the PKing rules and the Auto-Hit rules and thus not be allowed.

[Anutsaka]

Void, not to sound defensive, but I was never thinking of using that on an actual player without removing them before they died.

My hope is to use it on the next 'bad guy' that comes along granted Bassarov will allow it.

You have my word that I will not use against anyone who is not meant to die.
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Actually, I have never read the War of the Spider Queen. I actually thought of the idea because I do meditation myself every night as part of my religion.

Thanks for the compliment and keep up the good work!

[Void]

Hmmmm... well when you put it that way, two things:

1. Make it a ritual that involves many other people, at least in the casting.

2. ALWAYS check with Bassarov or Lady Violet before you use it.

[Quana]

What about Helene's Borrowed Time power. It cant freeze time anywhere else except for where Helene is. Its very limited and she cant rewind or fast forward. Check out her thread, it will tell you.

[Void]

Hmmmm... I'll have to take that up with Bassarov. I personally wouldn't mod it, and it was Bassarov who made the rule.