Jack of Tales Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 So, we can't place summon in an array but can we put an animate objects (shadows only)effect? I was thinking of giving Kiera an alternate power for it. Also is it effective at a very low rank? Like 2 or 3? I wanted to use a complication or drawback (-0) to show that she can only use the power at a limited rank, like she's still learning how to use the power and can't control too many or too strong a shadow. Link to comment
Veiled Malice Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Also is it effective at a very low rank? Like 2 or 3? It depends on what you want to use it for. Remember that each level gives you 15 pp to build a minion with, so if all you want them for is to distract people or handle other minions, then it would be fine. They would not be able to handle even PL 6 characters, though. I wanted to use a complication or drawback (-0) to show that she can only use the power at a limited rank, like she's still learning how to use the power and can't control too many or too strong a shadow. Also, it's not a drawback to have understrength powers, so showing it as such would just be confusing. Link to comment
Dr Archeville Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 So, we can't place summon in an array but can we put an animate objects (shadows only)effect? I was thinking of giving Kiera an alternate power for it. Strictly speaking, no, since Animate Object is a version of the Summon power (Summon Animated Object). But if you ask nicely, the Judges may reconsider. ;) Link to comment
Jack of Tales Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 I didn't really want them to compare to any type of hero. Just kind of dance around in corners, hide under people's beds and provide general distractions/fun ways to mess with people ^^ Link to comment
Dr Archeville Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Might it be better to go with some sort of Environmental Control (Distraction or Hamper Movement) effect? It can still be described as "lots of little freaky shadowlings messing around." Link to comment
Jack of Tales Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 Uhhhmmmmm mmaaayybe? As you can tell I have lots of ideas but suck at making mechanics fit them >< At least this system is better at it then d&D!! I thought the only thing you could do with environment control was like..weather or heat or cold and..stuff...how would that look? *doesn't have access to book atm* Link to comment
Folkert Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Just a moment, I need to search for my UP. [EDIT] And here we are. The basic effects of Distraction and Hamper Movement and since how exactly you achieve these is up to, little shadowlings should do nicely: Distraction: You can create conditions to distract anyone attempting to concentrate, such as driving rain, hail, dust storms, and so forth. For 1 point per rank the distraction is DC 5, for 2 points per rank it’s DC 10, and for 3 points per rank it’s DC 15. Hamper Movement: You can hamper movement through the area with high winds, icy or wet surfaces, or similar effects. For 1 point per rank, you halve movement speed through the area; for 2 points per rank, you reduce it to one-quarter. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Type: General Action: Standard (active) Range: Ranged Duration: Sustained Saving Throw: See description Cost: 1-2 points per rank Link to comment
Dr Archeville Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Environmental Control need not be "Weather control," it can be... well, anything that can be described as controlling/altering the environment in order to distract or hamper some foe. Remember, M&M is an effects-based system, so the effect a power has is the key thing. In the adventure Time of Vengeance, several villains have Environmental Control, but only one is anywhere close to being a weather manipulator. [*:2ey3qhbv]Arov can summon swarms of flies to distract his foes. Environmental Control (distract). [*:2ey3qhbv]Arbeh can summon locust swarms to distract his foes. Environmental Control (distract). [*:2ey3qhbv]Shkhin can cause people to break out in itching boils. Environmental Control (distract). [*:2ey3qhbv]Tsfardeia can summon armies of frogs. Environmental Control (distract) and Environmental Control (hamper movement). Link to comment
Jack of Tales Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 You guys rock. That fits what I intended. I simply wanted Kiera to disturb others by having shadows dance just out of sight (and to provide herself with something to do on weekends..) Distract will work perfectly. Thanks!! Link to comment
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