Edgedancer he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Doctor Game is fairly intelligent, isn't he? And what with his daughter being an Epic, he probably learned as much as he could. So the chances of him picking up a name like that are...better than that of most, I'd say. He does sound like our best canidate and he´ll join the scene in my next post, given that our characters just crashed right into his clinic.
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted January 19, 2015 Author Posted January 19, 2015 He does sound like our best canidate and he´ll join the scene in my next post, given that our characters just crashed right into his clinic. For the record, crashing into a clinic and having someone pull a gun on her date is only the second weirdest first date Autumn has ever had. 1
Edgedancer he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 For the record, crashing into a clinic and having someone pull a gun on her date is only the second weirdest first date Autumn has ever had. Acknowledging it as a first date already. Victory for Shiny Sparkle! (Obligatory question, what was the weirdest?) Kobold, when Backtrack sees someone in the past can he use his ability to tell where people where to figure out where they went afterwards?
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted January 19, 2015 Author Posted January 19, 2015 Acknowledging it as a first date already. Victory for Shiny Sparkle! (Obligatory question, what was the weirdest?) Kobold, when Backtrack sees someone in the past can he use his ability to tell where people where to figure out where they went afterwards? Let's just say the blind date began with him using "Does your family own any cattle?" as a sort of pickup line, and ended when Deathwish came to town.
Edgedancer he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Let's just say the blind date began with him using "Does your family own any cattle?" as a sort of pickup line, and ended when Deathwish came to town. We still have a Panda army to deal with, so I´m sure she can top it. 1
Kobold King he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 One or two less than last time Joe asked. (Not to point finger but it´s been literally two weeks since Kobold wrote his last post in one of the RP´s.) Augh, sorry. I've been working harder in Real Life here lately, and I've been putting a lot of my free time into the Question thread and lengthy PM conversations. I'll really try to get something written. Sorry, guys. Kobold, when Backtrack sees someone in the past can he use his ability to tell where people where to figure out where they went afterwards? I confess I don't quite understand the question. He can definitely use his power to track people; he could potentially use it to chart out a person's entire day.
Edgedancer he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Augh, sorry. I've been working harder in Real Life here lately, and I've been putting a lot of my free time into the Question thread and lengthy PM conversations. I'll really try to get something written. Sorry, guys. I confess I don't quite understand the question. He can definitely use his power to track people; he could potentially use it to chart out a person's entire day. Don´t worry to much, as the saying goes RL first. What I mean is, if Backtrack would right now stand in my living room and looks into the past until he sees me when I was last there, could he track down the place I´m in right now? And here´s a random thought I had: Epics power level are related to how much fear people had of them before they turned into Epics. Steelheart was a bully, Regalia a judge and Prof a teacher, which as we all know terrify their students to no end. 2
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted January 19, 2015 Author Posted January 19, 2015 Don´t worry to much, as the saying goes RL first. What I mean is, if Backtrack would right now stand in my living room and looks into the past until he sees me when I was last there, could he track down the place I´m in right now? And here´s a random thought I had: Epics power level are related to how much fear people had of them before they turned into Epics. Steelheart was a bully, Regalia a judge and Prof a teacher, which as we all know terrify their students to no end. This raises two questions. 1. Why didn't more third-world dictators receive powers? Granted the book would be rather odd if David had to fight a superpowered Kim Jong Un, but it seems like he would have mentioned that dictators and even world leaders were among the first to become Epics. 2. What the heck was Obliteration before Calamity? 1
Kobold King he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Don´t worry to much, as the saying goes RL first. What I mean is, if Backtrack would right now stand in my living room and looks into the past until he sees me when I was last there, could he track down the place I´m in right now? And here´s a random thought I had: Epics power level are related to how much fear people had of them before they turned into Epics. Steelheart was a bully, Regalia a judge and Prof a teacher, which as we all know terrify their students to no end. I wouldn't feel particularly guilty, except that there's a healthy dose of procrastination on my part as well. As the RP at large becomes more eloquent, popular, and iconic over the forum at large, I tend to get a bit more anxious about posting. It's not a big deal and I can overcome that anxiety when I try, but it does tend to slow me down. (I'm occasionally visited by Writer's Block as well, which doesn't help at all.) Yes; Backtrack could track you to your current location, provided that you're not a teleporter. And even if you were, he could peer into your head at a certain moment and could find out where precisely you were heading. His potential for tracking people is almost limitless; he could even uncover the location of an astral projector like Regalia or Neverthere if he tried. That's a very interesting point, actually. I wonder if there's actually a connection; it would certainly fit the fear-centric theme Calamity seems to follow.
Edgedancer he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I wouldn't feel particularly guilty, except that there's a healthy dose of procrastination on my part as well. As the RP at large becomes more eloquent, popular, and iconic over the forum at large, I tend to get a bit more anxious about posting. It's not a big deal and I can overcome that anxiety when I try, but it does tend to slow me down. (I'm occasionally visited by Writer's Block as well, which doesn't help at all.) Yes; Backtrack could track you to your current location, provided that you're not a teleporter. And even if you were, he could peer into your head at a certain moment and could find out where precisely you were heading. His potential for tracking people is almost limitless; he could even uncover the location of an astral projector like Regalia or Neverthere if he tried. That's a very interesting point, actually. I wonder if there's actually a connection; it would certainly fit the fear-centric theme Calamity seems to follow. In that case Backtrack will get a new job soon. (I can´t believe I didn´t think of that until now.) The idea came when realizing that something like Steelheart´s powers just wouldn´t fit with Backtrack and it went from there. Sadly, it doesn´t exactly fit with all of my Epics. 1
Kobold King he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 In that case Backtrack will get a new job soon. (I can´t believe I didn´t think of that until now.) The idea came when realizing that something like Steelheart´s powers just wouldn´t fit with Backtrack and it went from there. Sadly, it doesn´t exactly fit with all of my Epics. That sounds ominous. Will it be a job he'll enjoy? I think if Steve Lawrence had received Steelheart's powers, he'd be a very different and far worse person. As it is his powers have only a moderately corrupting effect, bringing out his most cowardly and apathetic personality traits. Even at his worst he has no desire to murder. If he had to deal with the corruption of a High Epic's level of power, he'd probably turn into Fortuity.
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted January 19, 2015 Author Posted January 19, 2015 In that case Backtrack will get a new job soon. (I can´t believe I didn´t think of that until now.) The idea came when realizing that something like Steelheart´s powers just wouldn´t fit with Backtrack and it went from there. Sadly, it doesn´t exactly fit with all of my Epics. Did you want Panacea's thoughts in summary, or should I write something out for her thought process on the day she left? In fairness, his hands wouldn't be free of blood. The day he took power and told people to "Bow before the great and powerful Steve!" would be the day thousands died laughing. 1
Edgedancer he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 That sounds ominous. Will it be a job he'll enjoy? I think if Steve Lawrence had received Steelheart's powers, he'd be a very different and far worse person. As it is his powers have only a moderately corrupting effect, bringing out his most cowardly and apathetic personality traits. Even at his worst he has no desire to murder. If he had to deal with the corruption of a High Epic's level of power, he'd probably turn into Fortuity. It will pay the cost of his treatment. (You may have guessed it from Twi´s response. His job will be to track down Baxter´s daughter.) Don´t start pretending he could have a spine now. Did you want Panacea's thoughts in summary, or should I write something out for her thought process on the day she left? In fairness, his hands wouldn't be free of blood. The day he took power and told people to "Bow before the great and powerful Steve!" would be the day thousands died laughing. Whatever you prefer, at this point I´m more interested at how the connection with Portland will play out. 1
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted January 19, 2015 Author Posted January 19, 2015 It will pay the cost of his treatment. (You may have guessed it from Twi´s response. His job will be to track down Baxter´s daughter.) Don´t start pretending he could have a spine now. Whatever you prefer, at this point I´m more interested at how the connection with Portland will play out. Was Fortuity like Backtrack at one point, ready to run screaming from his own shadow the second he saw himself get set on fire in front of a mirror? I'm up for either. Once he knows where to look, the possibilities are virtually endless. 1
Kobold King he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Was Fortuity like Backtrack at one point, ready to run screaming from his own shadow the second he saw himself get set on fire in front of a mirror? I'm up for either. Once he knows where to look, the possibilities are virtually endless. I like to think so. Fortuity and Backtrack make pretty good opposites, though. Yeah, so far Backtrack and the Momentum Twins have comprised most of the current crossover between Portland and The Dalles. It'll be interesting to see the other connections explored more thoroughly. Especially if exploring this involves Backtrack entering Thoughttown. There are many myriad ways in which Backtrack could get himself into trouble there. 1
Edgedancer he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I like to think so. Fortuity and Backtrack make pretty good opposites, though. Yeah, so far Backtrack and the Momentum Twins have comprised most of the current crossover between Portland and The Dalles. It'll be interesting to see the other connections explored more thoroughly. Especially if exploring this involves Backtrack entering Thoughttown. There are many myriad ways in which Backtrack could get himself into trouble there. It could turn out very fun or desasterous, when we have to sync up their timelines as well. He could however, also meet Voidgaze, which seems like a plus. The one person that might actually not look down on him for his whining.
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted January 19, 2015 Author Posted January 19, 2015 I like to think so. Fortuity and Backtrack make pretty good opposites, though. Yeah, so far Backtrack and the Momentum Twins have comprised most of the current crossover between Portland and The Dalles. It'll be interesting to see the other connections explored more thoroughly. Especially if exploring this involves Backtrack entering Thoughttown. There are many myriad ways in which Backtrack could get himself into trouble there. One knows the future, while bound to the present. One knows the past, blind to his future. One is a ruthless murderer, searching for the woman who destroyed his car. One is a lover of sci-fi, searching for his spine. Together, they will find love where they least-- Wait. Where'd the wimpy one go? You-- you mean he heard who he'd be shipped with and just took off? He does realize the other half of this slashfic is clairvoyant, right? 3
Kobold King he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 It could turn out very fun or desasterous, when we have to sync up their timelines as well. He could however, also meet Voidgaze, which seems like a plus. The one person that might actually not look down on him for his whining. True. They'd be very cute as friends. One knows the future, while bound to the present. One knows the past, blind to his future. One is a ruthless murderer, searching for the woman who destroyed his car. One is a lover of sci-fi, searching for his spine. Together, they will find love where they least-- Wait. Where'd the wimpy one go? You-- you mean he heard who he'd be shipped with and just took off? He does realize the other half of this slashfic is clairvoyant, right? I laughed at that far more than I should. 3
Edgedancer he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) True. They'd be very cute as friends. I laughed at that far more than I should. Just make sure he doesn´t set his hopes to high... actually didn´t we joke about her gettin a harem just yesterday? He really doesn´t like to be stood up. (I wonder if being attracted to a guy would also set of his weakness.) Edited January 19, 2015 by Edgedancer 2
Kobold King he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Just make sure he doesn´t set his hopes to high... actually didn´t we joke about her gettin a harem just yesterday? He really doesn´t like to be stood up. (I wonder if being attracted to a guy would also set of his weakness.) Voidgaze is probably the least likely to take up polyandry. Big Al is so sweet that no other man is remotely appealing to her. Interesting question. I guess it depends on-- Firefight spoilers --what exactly his fear was, and whether the symbol of that fear was attraction in general or attractive women. What is a harem? A group of wives or concubines married to the same man, especially in the courts of medieval Muslim royalty. Technically we're using the word entirely wrong when we use it to describe a group of males married to the same woman; that's happened so seldom in history that I don't think there's a specific word for it.
Voidus Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 A group of wives or concubines married to the same man, especially in the courts of medieval Muslim royalty. Technically we're using the word entirely wrong when we use it to describe a group of males married to the same woman; that's happened so seldom in history that I don't think there's a specific word for it. The trope is called a reverse-harem I believe. What's the correct tense to use for someone who can see the future asking someone in the present who can see the past to do something in the future? 4
Kobold King he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 What's the correct tense to use for someone who can see the future asking someone in the present who can see the past to do something in the future? Much simpler than the tense for the present person asking the past person who sees the future to do something in the past, I can tell you that. 3
Voidus Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Much simpler than the tense for the present person asking the past person who sees the future to do something in the past, I can tell you that. Have will you had? 3
Kobold King he/him Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Have will you had? I will have had. But before I start: did I? ... I get the feeling that if a Backtrack/Tennessee Sibyl meeting actually became canon, it would be the strangest conversation in the RP. 3
Voidus Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I will have had. But before I start: did I? ... I get the feeling that if a Backtrack/Tennessee Sibyl meeting actually became canon, it would be the strangest conversation in the RP. What's the correct tense for a possible future meeting in the past of someone who can see the future talking to someone in the present who can see the past?... I think we may have just exploded all of the logic. 4
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