[Closed] Epic Superhero Adventure (Risus)

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Nov 11, 2024 10:13 pm
https://i.imgur.com/FSFivvf.jpeg
I guess I'm not sure what to call it, It's like the ability to manipulate somebody's perception by altering the visible spectrum or bending light. and also the ability to like, blast people with light.
-Color Prism?
It also occurs to me that social introvert might not be fun to RP, so I'm going to have her be "artsy" and let that cover selfies and makeup and since she's a content creator, she's probably at least a little bit competent with technology.
As for gear, let's have her be into crystals and maybe she's got some witchy things like candles and sage.
She's got art and makeup and decent recording gear. including a couple of cameras.

Color Prism - 4
Techy Stuff - 2
artsy - 2
Blinding optimism - 2
Gear: a highly stylish superhero outfit, art & beauty supplies, recording equipment/go pros, crystals, candles
Last edited November 11, 2024 10:27 pm
Nov 11, 2024 10:44 pm
@TrustyJustin: Gear looks good. Fine that she's now "Artsy." If you can't think of anything else for the 4-dice cliche, you can stick with what you've already mentioned...though maybe add "Alchemist" or "Manipulator" or something similar to the end?
Nov 11, 2024 10:59 pm
Sounds good
Light and Color Manipulator - 4
She can create or manipulate light and color to create illusions, to illuminate or even to briefly seem to turn invisible, and she can create atmospheric light and blinding colorful blasts.

Does that work?
Last edited November 11, 2024 11:02 pm
Nov 11, 2024 11:14 pm
Totes_McGee says:
@Legendary_Sidekick: Love the detail. No problem with what you've described, but if that specific power can create her gear, shouldn't it be able to create anything? She could be like a living Green Lantern power ring.
My thought is that Small Fry’s "gear" is simply a fashionable manifestation of her powers.

I would not want her to be able to make "anything," but if you planned on Special Gear as a Quest Reward, then I think it would be fun to add a new manifestation.

Since I already have a character named Small Fry, I added everything I wrote so far to that GP character.
[ +- ] Small Fry’s Gear
Nov 11, 2024 11:26 pm
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4/3/2/1 for dice distribution
Honestly, I like the idea of having a joke-stat that’s doomed to fail.
Nov 11, 2024 11:51 pm
@TrustyJustin: Yep, that works!

@Legendary_Sidekick: Understood on the powers. Yes, you'll be getting extra gear along the way.

Don't discount a 1-dice! Any cliche gives you some extra ability.
Nov 12, 2024 1:01 am
Here's a revision based on your suggestions:
[ +- ] Doppelganger
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Nov 12, 2024 1:09 am
@witchdoctor: Yup, that works. At first glance, Biological Mastery could be combined with Shapeshifting Virtuoso, but the buffs you get are enough to set it apart.
Nov 12, 2024 1:14 am
I sorta left the last slot open to fill any holes we might have skill wise but I was thinking about something like "Streetwise"
OOC:
I added the last slot. Edited it into the submission.
Last edited November 12, 2024 2:20 pm
Nov 12, 2024 2:40 am
Totes_McGee says:
@Legendary_Sidekick: Understood on the powers. Yes, you'll be getting extra gear along the way.

Don't discount a 1-dice! Any cliche gives you some extra ability.
Haha… I don’t fully understand the system, but I hope to find out. (I’ve read about RISUS while looking up the rules-lightest systems out there.)

I decided to give my 3rd Small Fry a real name (different from the other two), which is Lily LaViolette, named for Lily Tomlin, actress from The Incredible Shrinking Woman, and Shrinking Violet, a comic book heroine.
[ +- ] CharSheet Screenshot

KANDOR

Harrigan

Nov 12, 2024 7:36 am
A few ideas to toss out. Let's see if any of them resonate.
KANDOR

KANDOR
Story
Super-advanced android from the future, where his father created him to end the world: he is a doomsday machine. Kandor is hiding from dad in the 21st century, trying to fit in by helping anyone he can (including those who don't want his help), fighting crime, working menial jobs and dating pretty girls. The power cell in his chest is slowly running out of energy; there is no way to recharge it in this time period.

Clichés
Android Body and Powers - Toughness, Eyebeams, Strength, Endurance, Flight, Life Support (4)
Super-Intellect (4)
Emotional Intellect (1)
Unvarnished Politeness and Truth-Telling (1)

Gear
A Hidden Time Ship, Monstrously Powerful Weapons He Will Only Use Against Time-Jumping Robot Hunters Sent by Dad

https://i.imgur.com/2VXt014.jpeg

Junebug

Harrigan

Nov 12, 2024 7:47 am
Junebug

JUNEBUG
Story
Young but smart and keen armored heroine using her grandfather's old superhero suit from the 60s to fight the good fight. Bright, cheery, nerdy, unsinkable. Doesn't like mean people.

Clichés
Junebug Powersuit-- Armor, Blasters, Servo Strength, Slow Flight, Lights & Sensors, Limited Life Support (4)
Gadgeteer (3)
Cute and Likable (3)

Gear
Junebug Suit, Workshop, Grandpa's Old HQ

https://i.imgur.com/3UnbPCs.png

Black Mercy

Harrigan

Nov 12, 2024 7:58 am
Black Mercy

Black Mercy
Story
Ass-kicking vigilante grrrrl. Bad attitude, out for blood. Was a sidekick for a hero/ine who got taken out by a supervillain or criminal organization. It's payback time. Also attends a private girls' school and struggles with her classes there. Boys, too, are a struggle.

Clichés
Martial Arts and Acrobatics (4)
Toughness and Padded, Durable Suit (3)
Stealth & Sleuthing (2)
Playing Nice with Others (1)

Gear
Motorcycle, Protective Suit, Earpiece, Utility Belt

https://i.imgur.com/hY3WzsR.png
https://i.imgur.com/V95rWn8.jpeg
Last edited November 12, 2024 8:07 am

Frostburn

Harrigan

Nov 12, 2024 8:06 am
Frostburn

FROSTBURN
Story
Fire and ice-wielding former villainess who used to run with local gang of super-thugs. She broke with them and is now trying to go straight. Seriously! Seriously. She can do this. She sure likes living the good life, though...

Clichés
Fire and Ice (4)
Smokin' Hot (3)
Shady Contacts (3)

Gear
Fire Resistant Suit (and undies), Stash of Jewels from that Last Job, Very Expensive Clothes, Nice Car

https://i.imgur.com/wp5C6EV.png
Nov 12, 2024 8:11 am
I'll stop there. Sorry for the freak-parade; I've got supers for miles.

Oh! Meant to mention -- @Dmbrainiac, love the PC idea! I did something similar once back on TK... a teenaged boy who would transform into Freya! One of my favorite characters ever!

https://i.imgur.com/Xvf86kp.png
Nov 12, 2024 10:47 am
@Harrigan , do you also draw your characters?
Nov 13, 2024 1:43 am
I wish! I've got zero skills in that department, but I *love* seeing my designs brought to life by talented artists; I've commissioned hundreds of works over the last few decades. Chris Smith is the artist who did all the stuff above. Love his work.
Nov 13, 2024 9:05 pm
@Harrigan: Nice supe montage. I'm not going to workshop each one now. If I select you for the game, we'll figure out which one fits best.
Nov 13, 2024 9:44 pm
Game has been created, and first IC post is up.

Link.

There's been plenty of interest already, but I'm gonna let this run till the 17th, like I said in the original posting, so I don't lose Internet Points.
Nov 14, 2024 4:48 am
Sounds good. Standing by with everyone else.
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