How do I give my character superpowers?
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- Make them wander into a lab and spill some chemicals on themselves.
- Subject them to otherwise deadly radiation.
- Have them struck by lightning.
- Have them bitten by a spider.
- Give them cybernetic augmentations.
- Test that new brand of Super Serum on them.
- Give them something to compensate for a disability.
What is the power to copy other powers?
Power Mimicry
Power Mimicry is the ability to mimic and copy the powers of others around oneself. This is down from touch or just absorbing the nearby energy signatures.
How does Power replication work?
This method allows the user to replicate the powers of other magical beings by tapping into their minds and channeling their thoughts. It is a defensive aspect of Telepathy, which only highly skilled Telepaths can use. The only known telepath capable of using telepathy in this manner is Zachary.
What is it called when you have multiple powers?
Combination of two or more powers. Combined abilities is when two powers are put together, usually by Power Mixture, Power Absorption, Power Replication or two separate beings just mixing their powers together.
Can people have powers?
No such gene exists in humans, and we simply don’t know enough about the genetic potential of our genes to produce superhuman abilities. We do know that some humans already possess abilities that appear like superhuman powers.
What is combination of power replication and self-power augmentation?
Combination of Power Replication and Self-Power Augmentation. Enhanced version of Power Replication. Not to be confused with Enhanced Power Absorption . The user can not only copy the abilities of others, but augment them to higher levels than the original user, possibly even unlocking undiscovered sub-powers of the copied powers.
What makes a character overpowered?
Characters are overpowered for all kinds of reasons, but the effect is always the same. Either the character overcomes challenges way too easily or the author has to insert a massive contrivance to keep the conflict going. Neither outcome is satisfying, so if you ever end up with overpowered characters, it’s important that you know how to fix them.
What is power replication and how does it work?
The user can copy/acquire the abilities of others and augment the strength at which they are used, as having Power Replication coupled with Self-Power Augmentation. They may be able to unlock more sub-powers of the copied powers.
What are the limitations of the abilities granted?
The abilities granted may all share similar limitations and/or weaknesses. Some users may only be capable of granting powers to certain species, which may or may not include their own. May be able to grant only a certain number of abilities to a given being.