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Stone Gargoyle wrote:

Mr. Deific NMI wrote:I would note that with Polarized Sight that the individual is immune to blinding attacks that are based on light [strobe lights, blinding flash the spell, etc...] at the very least perhaps a bonus to save vs. these effects with reduced duration if failed.

Noted. Here is the final edit of the power as revised:

Starlight Channel (Major) by Stone Gargoyle and Mephisto

1. Solar Collector: The character is capable of channeling solar and star energy as a solar collector and recharging batteries of vehicles and power armor. The character can thus channel an hour's worth of power in one minute, but he can perform no other actions while doing so. Therefore, an eight hour battery will take eight minutes to be charged. The character must be touching the battery, and nothing can be blocking the light from being absorbed into the character.

2. Impervious to Solar Energy Attacks: The character takes no damage from energy attacks such as electricity, lasers and light attacks, and takes half damage from fire.

3. Energy Expulsion: Starlight: The character can fire energy from his hands.
Range: 1000 feet per level.
Duration: Instant
Damage: 3d6 at level one, plus 1d6 per level of experience.
Attacks: Uses one melee attack/action
Special: The character can regulate the energy in increments of 1d6 and split attacks to fire on two targets at once.

4. Polarized Sight: The character is not blinded by the sun and can look directly at the sun without penalty. With Polarized Sight, the individual is immune to blinding attacks that are based on light [strobe lights, blinding flash the spell, etc...].

5. Solar Rejuvenation: The character can not only replenish batteries with his solar collection, but can also transfer the energy into important biological functions, increasing his or her abilities in direct sunlight. While in a bright, clear day the following bonuses apply:
+4 on Initiative, +2 on all other combat abilities
+20% to Speed
+1 attack per melee round
+10% on all skills
+30 S.D.C.
Heals at twice the regular rate
Note that these abilities only apply on bright clear days, or if the character is above a cloud cover. An overcast day will half the bonuses (and negate the bonus attack per melee), and at night, underground, inside a building the bonuses are completely gone. The character can not "store" or "hold" the extra energy however, it only applies to those conditions.

Mephisto wrote: NOTE: Like you I hate Sidestep, and Blur is pretty close to being broken as well.

Gryphon Chick wrote:

Steeler49er wrote:so... Hit me Gryphon Chick , Izcer, Severus Snape, Tal...

I meant no offense, just calling it as I see it.
The reason I have not critiqued your stuff is that we have crossed horns in the past and it did not seem worth repeating. I could start criticizing it but it would seem that I am picking it apart. Oh, well, here goes: Aside from being too widespread in options, it has outrageous ranges and whatnot. It seems to want to do everything with one power to boost Megas into another category altogether, the Muncho-Mega.

Mr. Deific NMI wrote:Alright, you wanted to criticism, so here it goes. [Remember I still like ya!]
I like the overall general concept, but the execution leaves me "eh".
You have 14 sub-abilities listed. How many does a person get to select?
Do they select more at certain levels?

Yeah... The execution on this one is... Ummm lack (That's always been my biggest concern with any power I create FYI).
►Only 3 abilities may be chosen (period) for each power, but the same combo need not be applied for each power.
►No additional powers are gained by level since this Booster ability (Mega-Power) already enhances powers that grow with level, although some of those above option as written May allow powers which never had the option of 'growth by level' to grow. Example; A power that has a Very small range of Touch and which never grew with level could grow if it had this listed option ↓ Below...

Gryphon Chick wrote:Fourteen options, though, is a bit much. Complicated usually equates to confusing when it comes to trying to actually apply the power to characters.

Stone Gargoyle wrote:Bullet Breath (Major) by Stone Gargoyle
"Just let me catch my breath."

The superbeing is capable of solidifying his breath into a hail of gunfire.

1. Imune to Gases and Airborne Toxins: The character can breathe any kind of air and is not harmed by poisonous or impure fumes.

2. Resistant to Gunfire: The character takes only half damage from bullets and metal projectiles.

3. Breathing Bullets: The character can can inhale and release a burst of bullets from his mouth.
Range: Can shoot bullets up to 200 feet, plus 100 feet per level.
Duration: Instant.
Damage: 1d4X100 damage per level of experience.
Attacks: Uses ywo melee attacks actions.
Bonuses: +1, counts as wild shot.

4. Other Bonuses:
+1d4X10 to Hit Points
+3d6 to SDC

Gryphon Chick wrote:

Stone Gargoyle wrote:Bullet Breath (Major) by Stone Gargoyle
"Just let me catch my breath."

The superbeing is capable of solidifying his breath into a hail of gunfire.

1. Imune to Gases and Airborne Toxins: The character can breathe any kind of air and is not harmed by poisonous or impure fumes.

2. Resistant to Gunfire: The character takes only half damage from bullets and metal projectiles.

3. Breathing Bullets: The character can can inhale and release a burst of bullets from his mouth.
Range: Can shoot bullets up to 200 feet, plus 100 feet per level.
Duration: Instant.
Damage: 1d4X100 damage per level of experience.
Attacks: Uses ywo melee attacks actions.
Bonuses: +1, counts as wild shot.

4. Other Bonuses:
+1d4X10 to Hit Points
+3d6 to SDC

Damage seems a bit high on this on this one.

Stone Gargoyle wrote:Bullet Breath (Major) by Stone Gargoyle
"Just let me catch my breath."

The superbeing is capable of solidifying his breath into a hail of gunfire.

1. Imune to Gases and Airborne Toxins: The character can breathe any kind of air and is not harmed by poisonous or impure fumes.

2. Resistant to Gunfire: The character takes only half damage from bullets and metal projectiles.

3. Breathing Bullets: The character can can inhale and release a burst of bullets from his mouth.
Range: Can shoot bullets up to 200 feet, plus 100 feet per level.
Duration: Instant.
Damage: 1d4X100 damage per level of experience.
Attacks: Uses two melee attacks actions.
Bonuses: +1, counts as wild shot.

4. Other Bonuses:
+1d4X10 to Hit Points
+3d6 to SDC

Stone Gargoyle wrote:Ok, so I lowered the damage to 3d6, plus 1d6 per level. Better?

Stone Gargoyle wrote:Ok, so I lowered the damage to 3d6, plus 1d6 per level. Better?

Mr. Deific NMI wrote:

Stone Gargoyle wrote:Ok, so I lowered the damage to 3d6, plus 1d6 per level. Better?

Definitely better then 1D4xA FREAKING 100!!!

PapaMambo wrote:Well I guess this is my first foray into posting a new power - any suggestions or improvements are welcome! (Go easy on my fragile ego though )

I present you with...

Two Birds, One Stone - minor

"This oughta be like shootin' ducks in a barrel.."

The character has the power to charge a single projectile with the ability to strike two targets. The character uses one action and holds the projectile to be charged in his hand, thus empowering that projectile with the ability. The projectile can be any object that can be held and thrown with one hand (rock, knife, spear, axe, etc), as well as any projectile that can be fired from a bow/crossbow or firearm. There is a limit however for firearms in that only the first bullet in a magazine can be charged with this ability - all subsequent bullets act as normal, and strike only their intended target. Arrows and crossbow bolts however can be pre-charged in the quiver, thus allowing the character to have a supply of ready to go projectiles.
NOTE - This power only works on PHYSICAL projectiles/weapons. It will NOT work for energy weapons/magic weapons (No charging that wand that shoots fireballs, or that flaming Rune hammer.. Sorry!)

Range: Self

Duration:Special - the projectiles CAN be precharged, and the effect wears off once the projectile/thrown weapon is used.

Attacks per melee: If using this power during combat, the character needs to expend 1 action per projectile/thrown weapon being charged. If the weapon or projectile is pre-charged, there is no action cost.

Bonuses and Penalties: The character using this power designates 2 targets - a primary target, and secondary target. The character gets +3 to strike for the initial target, and does not need to roll to strike the second target. If the roll to strike the first target is successful, the projectile / weapon will automatically hit the second target, unless the second target makes a successful dodge roll at -4 (he doesn't react quickly enough as the projectile / weapon was not aimed directly at him/her).

Stone Gargoyle wrote:

PapaMambo wrote:Well I guess this is my first foray into posting a new power - any suggestions or improvements are welcome! (Go easy on my fragile ego though )

I present you with...

Two Birds, One Stone - minor

"This oughta be like shootin' ducks in a barrel.."

The character has the power to charge a single projectile with the ability to strike two targets. The character uses one action and holds the projectile to be charged in his hand, thus empowering that projectile with the ability. The projectile can be any object that can be held and thrown with one hand (rock, knife, spear, axe, etc), as well as any projectile that can be fired from a bow/crossbow or firearm. There is a limit however for firearms in that only the first bullet in a magazine can be charged with this ability - all subsequent bullets act as normal, and strike only their intended target. Arrows and crossbow bolts however can be pre-charged in the quiver, thus allowing the character to have a supply of ready to go projectiles.
NOTE - This power only works on PHYSICAL projectiles/weapons. It will NOT work for energy weapons/magic weapons (No charging that wand that shoots fireballs, or that flaming Rune hammer.. Sorry!)

Range: Self

Duration:Special - the projectiles CAN be precharged, and the effect wears off once the projectile/thrown weapon is used.

Attacks per melee: If using this power during combat, the character needs to expend 1 action per projectile/thrown weapon being charged. If the weapon or projectile is pre-charged, there is no action cost.

Bonuses and Penalties: The character using this power designates 2 targets - a primary target, and secondary target. The character gets +3 to strike for the initial target, and does not need to roll to strike the second target. If the roll to strike the first target is successful, the projectile / weapon will automatically hit the second target, unless the second target makes a successful dodge roll at -4 (he doesn't react quickly enough as the projectile / weapon was not aimed directly at him/her).

There is no maximum duration for the charage on the weapon? I would think the charge would wear of after a few minutes if the weapon was not used.

PapaMambo wrote:

Stone Gargoyle wrote:

PapaMambo wrote:Well I guess this is my first foray into posting a new power - any suggestions or improvements are welcome! (Go easy on my fragile ego though )

I present you with...

Two Birds, One Stone - minor

"This oughta be like shootin' ducks in a barrel.."

The character has the power to charge a single projectile with the ability to strike two targets. The character uses one action and holds the projectile to be charged in his hand, thus empowering that projectile with the ability. The projectile can be any object that can be held and thrown with one hand (rock, knife, spear, axe, etc), as well as any projectile that can be fired from a bow/crossbow or firearm. There is a limit however for firearms in that only the first bullet in a magazine can be charged with this ability - all subsequent bullets act as normal, and strike only their intended target. Arrows and crossbow bolts however can be pre-charged in the quiver, thus allowing the character to have a supply of ready to go projectiles.
NOTE - This power only works on PHYSICAL projectiles/weapons. It will NOT work for energy weapons/magic weapons (No charging that wand that shoots fireballs, or that flaming Rune hammer.. Sorry!)

Range: Self

Duration:Special - the projectiles CAN be precharged, and the effect wears off once the projectile/thrown weapon is used.

Attacks per melee: If using this power during combat, the character needs to expend 1 action per projectile/thrown weapon being charged. If the weapon or projectile is pre-charged, there is no action cost.

Bonuses and Penalties: The character using this power designates 2 targets - a primary target, and secondary target. The character gets +3 to strike for the initial target, and does not need to roll to strike the second target. If the roll to strike the first target is successful, the projectile / weapon will automatically hit the second target, unless the second target makes a successful dodge roll at -4 (he doesn't react quickly enough as the projectile / weapon was not aimed directly at him/her).

There is no maximum duration for the charage on the weapon? I would think the charge would wear of after a few minutes if the weapon was not used.

Well, I was thinking more for projectiles I suppose, but I suppose some sort of maximum duration could be placed on everything.. I guess I was looking at it in the context of a group of players getting ready for the 'big boss fight', and making sure that everything was prepared in advance. What sort of duration would you suggest? I would want to try and make it a fairly lengthy one maybe 1hour per level of experience or something similar..

Stone Gargoyle wrote:

PapaMambo wrote:

Stone Gargoyle wrote:

PapaMambo wrote:Well I guess this is my first foray into posting a new power - any suggestions or improvements are welcome! (Go easy on my fragile ego though )

I present you with...

Two Birds, One Stone - minor

"This oughta be like shootin' ducks in a barrel.."

The character has the power to charge a single projectile with the ability to strike two targets. The character uses one action and holds the projectile to be charged in his hand, thus empowering that projectile with the ability. The projectile can be any object that can be held and thrown with one hand (rock, knife, spear, axe, etc), as well as any projectile that can be fired from a bow/crossbow or firearm. There is a limit however for firearms in that only the first bullet in a magazine can be charged with this ability - all subsequent bullets act as normal, and strike only their intended target. Arrows and crossbow bolts however can be pre-charged in the quiver, thus allowing the character to have a supply of ready to go projectiles.
NOTE - This power only works on PHYSICAL projectiles/weapons. It will NOT work for energy weapons/magic weapons (No charging that wand that shoots fireballs, or that flaming Rune hammer.. Sorry!)

Range: Self

Duration:Special - the projectiles CAN be precharged, and the effect wears off once the projectile/thrown weapon is used.

Attacks per melee: If using this power during combat, the character needs to expend 1 action per projectile/thrown weapon being charged. If the weapon or projectile is pre-charged, there is no action cost.

Bonuses and Penalties: The character using this power designates 2 targets - a primary target, and secondary target. The character gets +3 to strike for the initial target, and does not need to roll to strike the second target. If the roll to strike the first target is successful, the projectile / weapon will automatically hit the second target, unless the second target makes a successful dodge roll at -4 (he doesn't react quickly enough as the projectile / weapon was not aimed directly at him/her).

There is no maximum duration for the charage on the weapon? I would think the charge would wear of after a few minutes if the weapon was not used.

Well, I was thinking more for projectiles I suppose, but I suppose some sort of maximum duration could be placed on everything.. I guess I was looking at it in the context of a group of players getting ready for the 'big boss fight', and making sure that everything was prepared in advance. What sort of duration would you suggest? I would want to try and make it a fairly lengthy one maybe 1hour per level of experience or something similar..

I am a big fan of the concept that if you don't use it, you lose it. Are you looking at charging a whole magazine of machine gun bullets? If not, why are hours necessary when it only takes a single action to charge a projectile?

PapaMambo wrote:

Stone Gargoyle wrote:

PapaMambo wrote:

Stone Gargoyle wrote:

PapaMambo wrote:Well I guess this is my first foray into posting a new power - any suggestions or improvements are welcome! (Go easy on my fragile ego though )

I present you with...

Two Birds, One Stone - minor

"This oughta be like shootin' ducks in a barrel.."

The character has the power to charge a single projectile with the ability to strike two targets. The character uses one action and holds the projectile to be charged in his hand, thus empowering that projectile with the ability. The projectile can be any object that can be held and thrown with one hand (rock, knife, spear, axe, etc), as well as any projectile that can be fired from a bow/crossbow or firearm. There is a limit however for firearms in that only the first bullet in a magazine can be charged with this ability - all subsequent bullets act as normal, and strike only their intended target. Arrows and crossbow bolts however can be pre-charged in the quiver, thus allowing the character to have a supply of ready to go projectiles.
NOTE - This power only works on PHYSICAL projectiles/weapons. It will NOT work for energy weapons/magic weapons (No charging that wand that shoots fireballs, or that flaming Rune hammer.. Sorry!)

Range: Self

Duration:Special - the projectiles CAN be precharged, and the effect wears off once the projectile/thrown weapon is used.

Attacks per melee: If using this power during combat, the character needs to expend 1 action per projectile/thrown weapon being charged. If the weapon or projectile is pre-charged, there is no action cost.

Bonuses and Penalties: The character using this power designates 2 targets - a primary target, and secondary target. The character gets +3 to strike for the initial target, and does not need to roll to strike the second target. If the roll to strike the first target is successful, the projectile / weapon will automatically hit the second target, unless the second target makes a successful dodge roll at -4 (he doesn't react quickly enough as the projectile / weapon was not aimed directly at him/her).

There is no maximum duration for the charage on the weapon? I would think the charge would wear of after a few minutes if the weapon was not used.

Well, I was thinking more for projectiles I suppose, but I suppose some sort of maximum duration could be placed on everything.. I guess I was looking at it in the context of a group of players getting ready for the 'big boss fight', and making sure that everything was prepared in advance. What sort of duration would you suggest? I would want to try and make it a fairly lengthy one maybe 1hour per level of experience or something similar..

I am a big fan of the concept that if you don't use it, you lose it. Are you looking at charging a whole magazine of machine gun bullets? If not, why are hours necessary when it only takes a single action to charge a projectile?

Well, as I stated in the power description, only the first bullet in a magazing could be charged with this power.. Although perhaps making this a Major with the ability to charge an entire magazine might be ok.. I guess I see your point about using it or losing it, although I would like there to be some sort of long(ish) duration to allow the ability to 'prep' before going into battle.. In the heat of battle however, it requires one action per bullet or thrown weapon..

Honestly, my thoughts (and use) for this power was in conjunction with a character I had who had Manipulate Kinetic Energy and Targeting, allowing him to do some pretty amazing stunts with his weapons (a small hand crossbow, some shuriken and some throwing knives)..

EDIT - I've adjusted the duration of the effect to state that it wears off after use, or 1 hour per lvl of experience, whichever comes first.. Hopefully that cleans things up a bit..

Mephisto wrote:

Stone Gargoyle wrote:Maybe. Anyone else with an opinion on this? Should I lower the damage and make it a minor power instead?

Bullet Breath (Major)

I'd retool the power a bit. Instead of powers #1 and #2, I'd have

1. Empowered by Airborne Toxins: The character is empowered by airborne toxins and gases, that the character inhales. Any damage that would otherwise be taken, instead adds +1 to Initiative and +2 on strike on the characters abilities. Likewise the character is not blinded in clouds of ash, smoke, or mist. However, ingested, blood-borne (such as being stabbed) toxins and poisons have full effect on the character and must be countered in the typical way. The effects last for 10 minutes per level of experience.
2. Empowered by Gunfire: The character takes half damage from gunfire, but just as importantly, gets empowered by being shot as the character enters his or her skin. Blood loss is still a concern for the character, but at half the rate. When shot, each bullet adds +2 to strike for the characters abilities and +1 on Initiative. If hit with a burst of bullets, the character gets even stronger, adding an additional +1 attack per melee round, and +10 Hit Points. The effects last for 10 minutes per level of experience.
3. Spitting Bullets: Under normal circumstances, the characters body generates bullets through the esophagus and the character spits bullets out in a volley or singly. The range is 60 feet (20m) plus 3 feet (1m) per level of experience. The Spitting Bullets power can be used twice per melee round, counting as a single attack, +1 time per melee round at levels 5 and 11. The bonus to strike is +3 singly, with no bonus for burst attacks (unless empowered). The damage is 2D6 on a single shot, 5D6 on a burst.
4. Expunging Bullets: By far the most powerful ability that the character has is the ability to expunge bullets that the character has been shot with, right out of the tip of the tongue in a violent spitting manner! This can only be done after being shot, and counts as two melee attacks. The range is 60 feet (20m) plus 3 feet (1m) per level of experience. The bonus is +3 to strike, with empowered bonuses allowed. The damage is 2D4x10 because the characters body doesn't have the generate the bullet, it takes an already existing bullet from anywhere in the body and supercharges it. The character can spit out any bullet shot with, but it must penetrate his skin; Natural A.R. makes this power a lot less useful. Remember though, infection, blood loss and shock can all affect this character, not to mention the pain of having a bullet lodged in the body and possible loss of mobility so while technically the character doesn't have to immediately expunge bullets that are embedded inside, keeping them there isn't a pleasant experience. Also swallowed bullets don't get the bonus; they MUST penetrate the characters skin to be expunged.
5. Other Bonuses:
+30 to S.D.C.
+3D6 Hit Points
+2 to Save vs Pain and Poisons/Toxins
+15% to save vs Coma/Death from blood loss and shock

Stone Gargoyle wrote:

Mephisto wrote:

Stone Gargoyle wrote:Maybe. Anyone else with an opinion on this? Should I lower the damage and make it a minor power instead?

Bullet Breath (Major)

I'd retool the power a bit. Instead of powers #1 and #2, I'd have

1. Empowered by Airborne Toxins: The character is empowered by airborne toxins and gases, that the character inhales. Any damage that would otherwise be taken, instead adds +1 to Initiative and +2 on strike on the characters abilities. Likewise the character is not blinded in clouds of ash, smoke, or mist. However, ingested, blood-borne (such as being stabbed) toxins and poisons have full effect on the character and must be countered in the typical way. The effects last for 10 minutes per level of experience.
2. Empowered by Gunfire: The character takes half damage from gunfire, but just as importantly, gets empowered by being shot as the character enters his or her skin. Blood loss is still a concern for the character, but at half the rate. When shot, each bullet adds +2 to strike for the characters abilities and +1 on Initiative. If hit with a burst of bullets, the character gets even stronger, adding an additional +1 attack per melee round, and +10 Hit Points. The effects last for 10 minutes per level of experience.
3. Spitting Bullets: Under normal circumstances, the characters body generates bullets through the esophagus and the character spits bullets out in a volley or singly. The range is 60 feet (20m) plus 3 feet (1m) per level of experience. The Spitting Bullets power can be used twice per melee round, counting as a single attack, +1 time per melee round at levels 5 and 11. The bonus to strike is +3 singly, with no bonus for burst attacks (unless empowered). The damage is 2D6 on a single shot, 5D6 on a burst.
4. Expunging Bullets: By far the most powerful ability that the character has is the ability to expunge bullets that the character has been shot with, right out of the tip of the tongue in a violent spitting manner! This can only be done after being shot, and counts as two melee attacks. The range is 60 feet (20m) plus 3 feet (1m) per level of experience. The bonus is +3 to strike, with empowered bonuses allowed. The damage is 2D4x10 because the characters body doesn't have the generate the bullet, it takes an already existing bullet from anywhere in the body and supercharges it. The character can spit out any bullet shot with, but it must penetrate his skin; Natural A.R. makes this power a lot less useful. Remember though, infection, blood loss and shock can all affect this character, not to mention the pain of having a bullet lodged in the body and possible loss of mobility so while technically the character doesn't have to immediately expunge bullets that are embedded inside, keeping them there isn't a pleasant experience. Also swallowed bullets don't get the bonus; they MUST penetrate the characters skin to be expunged.
5. Other Bonuses:
+30 to S.D.C.
+3D6 Hit Points
+2 to Save vs Pain and Poisons/Toxins
+15% to save vs Coma/Death from blood loss and shock

I like this version of the power but would increase the range.

Gryphon Chick wrote:

Stone Gargoyle wrote:

Mephisto wrote:

Stone Gargoyle wrote:Maybe. Anyone else with an opinion on this? Should I lower the damage and make it a minor power instead?

Bullet Breath (Major)

I'd retool the power a bit. Instead of powers #1 and #2, I'd have

1. Empowered by Airborne Toxins: The character is empowered by airborne toxins and gases, that the character inhales. Any damage that would otherwise be taken, instead adds +1 to Initiative and +2 on strike on the characters abilities. Likewise the character is not blinded in clouds of ash, smoke, or mist. However, ingested, blood-borne (such as being stabbed) toxins and poisons have full effect on the character and must be countered in the typical way. The effects last for 10 minutes per level of experience.
2. Empowered by Gunfire: The character takes half damage from gunfire, but just as importantly, gets empowered by being shot as the character enters his or her skin. Blood loss is still a concern for the character, but at half the rate. When shot, each bullet adds +2 to strike for the characters abilities and +1 on Initiative. If hit with a burst of bullets, the character gets even stronger, adding an additional +1 attack per melee round, and +10 Hit Points. The effects last for 10 minutes per level of experience.
3. Spitting Bullets: Under normal circumstances, the characters body generates bullets through the esophagus and the character spits bullets out in a volley or singly. The range is 60 feet (20m) plus 3 feet (1m) per level of experience. The Spitting Bullets power can be used twice per melee round, counting as a single attack, +1 time per melee round at levels 5 and 11. The bonus to strike is +3 singly, with no bonus for burst attacks (unless empowered). The damage is 2D6 on a single shot, 5D6 on a burst.
4. Expunging Bullets: By far the most powerful ability that the character has is the ability to expunge bullets that the character has been shot with, right out of the tip of the tongue in a violent spitting manner! This can only be done after being shot, and counts as two melee attacks. The range is 60 feet (20m) plus 3 feet (1m) per level of experience. The bonus is +3 to strike, with empowered bonuses allowed. The damage is 2D4x10 because the characters body doesn't have the generate the bullet, it takes an already existing bullet from anywhere in the body and supercharges it. The character can spit out any bullet shot with, but it must penetrate his skin; Natural A.R. makes this power a lot less useful. Remember though, infection, blood loss and shock can all affect this character, not to mention the pain of having a bullet lodged in the body and possible loss of mobility so while technically the character doesn't have to immediately expunge bullets that are embedded inside, keeping them there isn't a pleasant experience. Also swallowed bullets don't get the bonus; they MUST penetrate the characters skin to be expunged.
5. Other Bonuses:
+30 to S.D.C.
+3D6 Hit Points
+2 to Save vs Pain and Poisons/Toxins
+15% to save vs Coma/Death from blood loss and shock

I like this version of the power but would increase the range.

I like this as a power, but I think it falls short of the concept of breathing bullets. SG's power was based on exhaling a HUGE burst of bullets, while Mephisto's is more just like hacking them up. Both powers have their merits, but Breathing Bullets should be simply inhaling and exhaling, something which does not take as long as Mephisto would have us believe. Like I said, both are fine but Meph should call his Spitting Bullets to differentiate the two.

greenclowd99 wrote:Im sorry to ask this, but in the HEROES UUNLIMITED BOOK #1, there is a power called HEIGHTENED SENSE OF RECALL. It is printed in the book that you can recall ANYTHING YOU HAVE EXPEREANCED, SEEN, or HEARD. It dose not state anything about powers, but w/ it saying that you can recall anything EXPEREANCED. If you want to split hairs here, is mimicing a power considered an expereance??? If so can you recall that exspereance on another time & just follow the mimic rules for a powers if that target leaves that area????

Mephisto wrote:

Stone Gargoyle wrote:Maybe. Anyone else with an opinion on this? Should I lower the damage and make it a minor power instead?

Bullet Breath (Major)

I'd retool the power a bit. Instead of powers #1 and #2, I'd have

1. Empowered by Airborne Toxins: The character is empowered by airborne toxins and gases, that the character inhales. Any damage that would otherwise be taken, instead adds +1 to Initiative and +2 on strike on the characters abilities. Likewise the character is not blinded in clouds of ash, smoke, or mist. However, ingested, blood-borne (such as being stabbed) toxins and poisons have full effect on the character and must be countered in the typical way. The effects last for 10 minutes per level of experience.
2. Empowered by Gunfire: The character takes half damage from gunfire, but just as importantly, gets empowered by being shot as the character enters his or her skin. Blood loss is still a concern for the character, but at half the rate. When shot, each bullet adds +2 to strike for the characters abilities and +1 on Initiative. If hit with a burst of bullets, the character gets even stronger, adding an additional +1 attack per melee round, and +10 Hit Points. The effects last for 10 minutes per level of experience.
3. Spitting Bullets: Under normal circumstances, the characters body generates bullets through the esophagus and the character spits bullets out in a volley or singly. The range is 60 feet (20m) plus 3 feet (1m) per level of experience. The Spitting Bullets power can be used twice per melee round, counting as a single attack, +1 time per melee round at levels 5 and 11. The bonus to strike is +3 singly, with no bonus for burst attacks (unless empowered). The damage is 2D6 on a single shot, 5D6 on a burst.
4. Expunging Bullets: By far the most powerful ability that the character has is the ability to expunge bullets that the character has been shot with, right out of the tip of the tongue in a violent spitting manner! This can only be done after being shot, and counts as two melee attacks. The range is 60 feet (20m) plus 3 feet (1m) per level of experience. The bonus is +3 to strike, with empowered bonuses allowed. The damage is 2D4x10 because the characters body doesn't have the generate the bullet, it takes an already existing bullet from anywhere in the body and supercharges it. The character can spit out any bullet shot with, but it must penetrate his skin; Natural A.R. makes this power a lot less useful. Remember though, infection, blood loss and shock can all affect this character, not to mention the pain of having a bullet lodged in the body and possible loss of mobility so while technically the character doesn't have to immediately expunge bullets that are embedded inside, keeping them there isn't a pleasant experience. Also swallowed bullets don't get the bonus; they MUST penetrate the characters skin to be expunged.
5. Other Bonuses:
+30 to S.D.C.
+3D6 Hit Points
+2 to Save vs Pain and Poisons/Toxins
+15% to save vs Coma/Death from blood loss and shock

rbm10101 wrote:Nanite Control
Major
The character can create and control nanites for a variety of functions for limited amounts of time

1. Heal damage to unliving goods over time for the cost of his life force
2. Heal damage to living things over time to a lesser degree at the cost of his own life force
3. sense nanites at a radius around him and what there purpose is
4. turn off nanites at a radius around him
5.cause minor changes in materials organisms
6. take over nanites in a radius around him at the cost of lost attacks and penalties for short durations

have any damage the nanites do be minor and or take excessive amounts of time ( they are little machines the size of a molecule after all.

could be very powerful if not limited in scope in some way.

Gryphon Chick wrote:Regarding the Pulse power idea by SG: Perhaps you could have them control their pulse and get bonuses as they gain more control of it, say +2d6 at levels 4, 8 and 12 to the energy expulsion attack, and +1d6 to their Spd at the same levels, but also have the energy attack gain damage the faster they move. Have them be able to lower their pulse to a stop for short times, also.

taalismn wrote:Got a feeling I'm missing something with this one so I'm putting up for peer review, possible revision...

Metallisize(Major)
“I foiled you because you look absolutely STUNNING in silver!”

Range: Self, or 50 ft per level of experience
Effects:
This is the ability to project and spray a cold metallic vapor that can be used to coat and layer other objects.
*Spray----The superbeing can deliberately spray the metal vapor into exposed eyes, nose, respiratory tracts, and other organs, clogging and blinding them, or into sensitive electronics(coating a microphone and rendering it useless or plugging a power socket, for example). Against organics, this causes the victim to lose initiative, HALF actions/attacks per melee, and bonuses to strike/parry/dodge for 1d4 melees while they clear their eyes or cough/choke out the offending material.
*Cloud---This produces an airborne cloud of metallic droplets that can be used to defuse energy attacks, especially lasers(do only 1/4 damage shooting through the cloud). Depending on local wind conditions, the cloud remains airborne for 1d4 melees, and covers about 10 ft in area. Inhaling the vapor cloud does 2d4 damage per melee to the lungs.
*Bronze---This lays down a thin layer of paint-like metallic particles that give the object a metallic gleam. Lasers do 25% less damage against a bronzed target.
*Metal Leaf---This creates the equivalent of thin metal foil or gold leaf that’s flexible and lightweight. It’s too thin to offer much protection against physical attacks like punches, kicks, clubs, and bullets, but it does provide some protection against energy weapons and strikes (effectively serves as an A.R. 12). Lasers will do HALF damage against a target so covered.
*Plate---This lays down thicker, heavier, layers. The superbeing can layer a victim such that they are trapped, but still able to breath(add 25 lbs of weight and accumulative -2 to initiative, dodge, strike, parry, and roll, and -2d4 to Speed per melee of continual plate-covering), or can encase them in an airtight suffocating casing of metal(only 1d6 melees of air). The plates have 100 SDC/1d4 MDC per melee spent forming them, and can be pried off, but with considerable effort.
Producing armor with this takes three times as long, as the superbeing takes care to shape the forming plates and allow for movement.
Duration: Metal lasts 1 hour per level of experience
Saves: None

The Oh So Amazing Nate wrote:

taalismn wrote:Got a feeling I'm missing something with this one so I'm putting up for peer review, possible revision...

Metallisize(Major)
“I foiled you because you look absolutely STUNNING in silver!”

Range: Self, or 50 ft per level of experience
Effects:
This is the ability to project and spray a cold metallic vapor that can be used to coat and layer other objects.
*Spray----The superbeing can deliberately spray the metal vapor into exposed eyes, nose, respiratory tracts, and other organs, clogging and blinding them, or into sensitive electronics(coating a microphone and rendering it useless or plugging a power socket, for example). Against organics, this causes the victim to lose initiative, HALF actions/attacks per melee, and bonuses to strike/parry/dodge for 1d4 melees while they clear their eyes or cough/choke out the offending material.
*Cloud---This produces an airborne cloud of metallic droplets that can be used to defuse energy attacks, especially lasers(do only 1/4 damage shooting through the cloud). Depending on local wind conditions, the cloud remains airborne for 1d4 melees, and covers about 10 ft in area. Inhaling the vapor cloud does 2d4 damage per melee to the lungs.
*Bronze---This lays down a thin layer of paint-like metallic particles that give the object a metallic gleam. Lasers do 25% less damage against a bronzed target.
*Metal Leaf---This creates the equivalent of thin metal foil or gold leaf that’s flexible and lightweight. It’s too thin to offer much protection against physical attacks like punches, kicks, clubs, and bullets, but it does provide some protection against energy weapons and strikes (effectively serves as an A.R. 12). Lasers will do HALF damage against a target so covered.
*Plate---This lays down thicker, heavier, layers. The superbeing can layer a victim such that they are trapped, but still able to breath(add 25 lbs of weight and accumulative -2 to initiative, dodge, strike, parry, and roll, and -2d4 to Speed per melee of continual plate-covering), or can encase them in an airtight suffocating casing of metal(only 1d6 melees of air). The plates have 100 SDC/1d4 MDC per melee spent forming them, and can be pried off, but with considerable effort.
Producing armor with this takes three times as long, as the superbeing takes care to shape the forming plates and allow for movement.
Duration: Metal lasts 1 hour per level of experience
Saves: None

HOLY CRAP!

I'm pretty sure I just figured out the most EVIL use for this power ever. To see visual results look up Thermite on youtube. i sincerely apologize to all moderators if I have violated ANYTHING with the info contained in this reply. If required please feel free to edit/delete this post. Just don't ban me.

Using the Spray portion of this power I think you can do the below listed action. I wouldn't try the cloud variation as the results could be an explosion that wipes out ..well everyone who's not completely immune to fire/heat or any type of damage whatsoever.

Did you know that if you coated someone with powdered Iron oxide (rust) and powdered Aluminum (at an 8:1 ratio by weight) that the victim is now covered in THERMITE!! Apply the right heat souce (magnesium does it nicely..anyone got a 4th of July sparkler handy?) and you've got a victim that burns at 2500 degree's Farenheit and can only be put out by smothering with sand! Oh did I also mention that they're throwing off sparks of molten iron?


This power gets 5 out of 5 Badasses!!

Well done.. Well done.

PS using scientific fact I think I may have legally and legitimately munchkin-ized the living crap out of this power. Yay for me

PPS The two substances must be well mixed, not layered..so unless you can do two diff attacks at the same time (one from each hand)..I'm not sure it would work. So maybe the cloud is the way to go. Spray them both into the same area so that they're mixed, have the victim walk through the cloud (coating themselves), lite them up an then run like hell.

Dang I may have just nerfed my own idea.

Iczer, your thoughts?
Any other science minded types want to chime in?

Keldane wrote:Hmm... In that case, Iczer, could I ask that you give Strength of Madness a look over? I did use your power as a base, after all, so I'd really appreciate knowing your thoughts on the adaptation.

Mr. Deific NMI wrote:Challenge for you Power Generating Masters...
Make a major version of "Frequency Absorption"

Iczer wrote:

The Oh So Amazing Nate wrote:

taalismn wrote:Got a feeling I'm missing something with this one so I'm putting up for peer review, possible revision...

Metallisize(Major)
“I foiled you because you look absolutely STUNNING in silver!”

Range: Self, or 50 ft per level of experience
Effects:
This is the ability to project and spray a cold metallic vapor that can be used to coat and layer other objects.
*Spray----The superbeing can deliberately spray the metal vapor into exposed eyes, nose, respiratory tracts, and other organs, clogging and blinding them, or into sensitive electronics(coating a microphone and rendering it useless or plugging a power socket, for example). Against organics, this causes the victim to lose initiative, HALF actions/attacks per melee, and bonuses to strike/parry/dodge for 1d4 melees while they clear their eyes or cough/choke out the offending material.
*Cloud---This produces an airborne cloud of metallic droplets that can be used to defuse energy attacks, especially lasers(do only 1/4 damage shooting through the cloud). Depending on local wind conditions, the cloud remains airborne for 1d4 melees, and covers about 10 ft in area. Inhaling the vapor cloud does 2d4 damage per melee to the lungs.
*Bronze---This lays down a thin layer of paint-like metallic particles that give the object a metallic gleam. Lasers do 25% less damage against a bronzed target.
*Metal Leaf---This creates the equivalent of thin metal foil or gold leaf that’s flexible and lightweight. It’s too thin to offer much protection against physical attacks like punches, kicks, clubs, and bullets, but it does provide some protection against energy weapons and strikes (effectively serves as an A.R. 12). Lasers will do HALF damage against a target so covered.
*Plate---This lays down thicker, heavier, layers. The superbeing can layer a victim such that they are trapped, but still able to breath(add 25 lbs of weight and accumulative -2 to initiative, dodge, strike, parry, and roll, and -2d4 to Speed per melee of continual plate-covering), or can encase them in an airtight suffocating casing of metal(only 1d6 melees of air). The plates have 100 SDC/1d4 MDC per melee spent forming them, and can be pried off, but with considerable effort.
Producing armor with this takes three times as long, as the superbeing takes care to shape the forming plates and allow for movement.
Duration: Metal lasts 1 hour per level of experience
Saves: None

HOLY CRAP!

I'm pretty sure I just figured out the most EVIL use for this power ever. To see visual results look up Thermite on youtube. i sincerely apologize to all moderators if I have violated ANYTHING with the info contained in this reply. If required please feel free to edit/delete this post. Just don't ban me.

Using the Spray portion of this power I think you can do the below listed action. I wouldn't try the cloud variation as the results could be an explosion that wipes out ..well everyone who's not completely immune to fire/heat or any type of damage whatsoever.

Did you know that if you coated someone with powdered Iron oxide (rust) and powdered Aluminum (at an 8:1 ratio by weight) that the victim is now covered in THERMITE!! Apply the right heat souce (magnesium does it nicely..anyone got a 4th of July sparkler handy?) and you've got a victim that burns at 2500 degree's Farenheit and can only be put out by smothering with sand! Oh did I also mention that they're throwing off sparks of molten iron?


This power gets 5 out of 5 Badasses!!

Well done.. Well done.

PS using scientific fact I think I may have legally and legitimately munchkin-ized the living crap out of this power. Yay for me

PPS The two substances must be well mixed, not layered..so unless you can do two diff attacks at the same time (one from each hand)..I'm not sure it would work. So maybe the cloud is the way to go. Spray them both into the same area so that they're mixed, have the victim walk through the cloud (coating themselves), lite them up an then run like hell.

Dang I may have just nerfed my own idea.

Iczer, your thoughts?
Any other science minded types want to chime in?

from a balance point of view I would rule it too unruly and lacking in fine manipulation to work as you describe. that handwaves a lot. If I had to, I'd keep the damage low (sure, thermite should be fatal. Shotguns should also be fatal, but 4-6D6 hardly bothers a superhuman.

From a design point of view, the power can incapacitate mildly (normal spray) incapaciate moderately (plate laying) or severely (the incapacitate option). all three are done with equal finesse, which seems redundant within the power framework. there needs to be some utility purpose or variation in effort between the three effects. in the same vein, the power has the ability to bronze a target or metal leaf them. one is merely a weaker version of the other and should technically be either differentiated or rolled into one subpower.
Armour production takes three times as long, but we have no time stipulation within the power (does it take 3 actions?) also, we have no suggested armour stats for when someone does this.
No saving throw. Instantly incapacitate your enemies without a saving throw seems.... a bit skewed. a dodge should be at least mentioned. and if theres a dodge roll, a strike roll needs to be mentioned.

From a science point of view (and I'm not sure if I've been excluded or not from the 'Science minded type' classification) I'd caution against said reactions.
* Thermite reactions are very unstable. you set the target on fire, then the floor catches then...well you are playing with very hot fire.
* They are also bright. a small torch using thermite necessitates the use of protective goggles. I would hate to see what sort of dmagaing UV gets thrown off by a man sized torch of thermite
* I'll restate; sounds like there would need to have some fine tuning issues. an incorrect mixture could result in no net effect or a significantly reduced one.
* the obvious other issue could be when someone shoots through the thermite cloud, particularilly with an energy attack.

You asked. and it is nice to be asked BTW.

Batts

The Oh So Amazing Nate wrote:
ok..you've made some very good points

Lot of finesse required to get the correct mixture (very unlikely to get it right..unless there were some way to boost perception..so they new exactly how much was going out) But still very very tricky

Damage low! This is a fire that melts through steel!

>>Snipped for brevity<<

Sure Shotguns are lethal when shooting slugs or at close range, but people survive getting hit by shotguns all the time. I think THIs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPAYZMzG ... re=related would severely "bother a superhuman" (you did hear them say 3x hotter than molten lava right? I don't know the damage of Lava (I'm guessing mdc?) but 3x hotter!!. I dunno anyone who'd shrug that off.

Unstable..No argument there. Villain on fire. check. Floor on fire. rats. Rats on fire. yep them to. Building engulfed in flames. oh yeah. Everything that burns/melts/vaporizes below, at, or near 4,530 degrees F in SERIOUS trouble. You better bet your dice they are!.

a "cloud" of aerosol-ized thermite particles would exploded Violently if the correct ignition point were met.

Iczer/Batts (whoever you really are),
Thank you for your reply as I value your expertise. After reviewing your input and reconsidering mine..Here is what I would alter with the power in regards to thermite production.

Add a volume control ability at a higher level (if you're leafing, bronzing, or armoring you've got to know how much is enough right?)

Allow for the creation of alloys/mixtures at a very high level. (Bronze = Copper + Tin, Brass = Copper+Zinc, Thermite = Iron oxide (rust)+Alluminum oxide etc etc..)

(I know that Thermite isn't an alloy, it's a physical mixture, but you get the idea of what I'm trying to say.)

The character can now create these and other materials but it takes all of their attacks (full concentration to get the right proportions),
a knowledge of basic chemistry, and an Iq check (gotta know what you're making).

To use the thermite they have to pass an ME and Alignment check in addition to all the others. Are they able to live with/let themselves do what is about to happen? Everything that can be burnt burns violently, as for living things, if it can't get away it's either burnt up or has severe visual damage and burns.

Thoughts?

Stone Gargoyle wrote:

rbm10101 wrote:Nanite Control
Major
The character can create and control nanites for a variety of functions for limited amounts of time

1. Heal damage to unliving goods over time for the cost of his life force
2. Heal damage to living things over time to a lesser degree at the cost of his own life force
3. sense nanites at a radius around him and what there purpose is
4. turn off nanites at a radius around him
5.cause minor changes in materials organisms
6. take over nanites in a radius around him at the cost of lost attacks and penalties for short durations

have any damage the nanites do be minor and or take excessive amounts of time ( they are little machines the size of a molecule after all.

could be very powerful if not limited in scope in some way.

This power needs ranges and whatnot to be of any use. Check out the Blace Vault wiki and look up Nanoslaves by Iczer, Nanobytes by myself and the B.O.N.E.S. power category for powers similar to this.

rbm10101 wrote:

Stone Gargoyle wrote:

rbm10101 wrote:Nanite Control
Major
The character can create and control nanites for a variety of functions for limited amounts of time

1. Heal damage to unliving goods over time for the cost of his life force
2. Heal damage to living things over time to a lesser degree at the cost of his own life force
3. sense nanites at a radius around him and what there purpose is
4. turn off nanites at a radius around him
5.cause minor changes in materials organisms
6. take over nanites in a radius around him at the cost of lost attacks and penalties for short durations

have any damage the nanites do be minor and or take excessive amounts of time ( they are little machines the size of a molecule after all.

could be very powerful if not limited in scope in some way.

This power needs ranges and whatnot to be of any use. Check out the Blace Vault wiki and look up Nanoslaves by Iczer, Nanobytes by myself and the B.O.N.E.S. power category for powers similar to this.

I wanted to leave it vague so a GM could do as he would with it

Iczer wrote:

The Oh So Amazing Nate wrote:
ok..you've made some very good points

>>Snipped for EVEN MORE brevity<<

I have noted with some concern your corrections. It seems you suggest improving the power's capability, despite the observation that it was potentially overpowered. Adding the time element seems appropriate. I suggest one action to perform the spray, two for the leafing and a whole melee round to incapacitate, and an appropriate strike roll.

Batts

(Posting as Iczer, a username, and signing off with my IRL nickname)

Mephisto wrote:

Stone Gargoyle wrote:Pulse (Major) by Stone Gargoyle and Gryphon Chick
"Don't get him too excited."

The character with this power has an energy expulsion which is channeled through the hands from his heart. The character can regulate his pulse to control the power, as well as use his control of his pulse for other benefits.

1. Pulse Weapon: the character can generate a bio-electrical charge which he can shoot for damage.
Range: 200 feet, plus 20 feet per level of experience
Duration: Instant
Damage: 2d6, plus 1d6 per level of experience
Attacks: Uses 2 melee attacks/actions
Bonuses: +2 to strike
Special: The character can divide his attack between his hands for half total damage to two simultaneous targets. He can also regulate damage in increments of 1d6. also, he gets an additional +1d6 to damage and 20 feet of distance to his atttack if he is moving more than half full speed.

2. No Pulse: The character can lower his pulse to be unreadable for his PE number in minutes, plus 1 minute per level of experience, with no ill effect. This does not, however, lower his body temperature or negate his need to breathe.

3. Impervious to Electrical Attacks and Bio-Manipulation: The character is immune to the damaging effects of electricity and lightning, and takes only half damage from other types of energy attacks. He is also immune to bio-manipulation.

4. General Bonuses:
+2d6 to Spd at level one, plus 1d6 more to Spd at levels 4, 8 and 12
+2d6 to PE
+20% to save vs. Coma/Death
Fatigues at half normal rate

What do you think? Is this powerful enough to be a Major?

It can be, but I think a different direction is needed. I'm curious is it about the electrical nature of the characters nervous system and movement of electrical impulses through the characters body? Because if so, a power like "Nervous System Overload" could entail sub-abilities like:
Power Feats (generating power through the muscles to inflict more damage or enhanced leaping; melee only), Immune to electricity (body absorbs it), enhanced reflexes (electrical currents increased while heart rate decreased), Impervious to Pain, and Low/No Pulse (decreases movement and reactions, but makes the character quiet and lessens heat signature). Of course, the use of abilities would lead to a higher fatigue state with each ability used, so it better be used sparingly.

Otherwise, it's more like a "Pulse Generation" power through the body, which would include the Pulse Blast, Pulse Shield (Does 1D6 to incoming energy attacks as a counterwave), Electrical Interruption (damages machinery and electronics), No Pulse and Impervious to Electricity. This character would always be emitting a low pulse wave thanks to the impressive power that his or her body could generate, and it would tough to shield it from sensors (even if the character could destroy the machinery, while active the characters pulses would pick up on sensors), and would have a very strong heartbeat, as it would be the core of the characters power.