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I think these splats need to be a bit more broad. I'd suggest they be replaced with the following: | I think these splats need to be a bit more broad. I'd suggest they be replaced with the following: | ||
| − | Phenotype - The character gained their powers through their unusual biological lineage. This would include mutants/metahumans, aliens, genetic constructs or generally belonging to a different species. Characters who suffered an unusual event that fundamentally altered their body would also qualify. | + | Phenotype - The character gained their powers through their unusual biological lineage. This would include mutants/metahumans, aliens, genetic constructs or generally belonging to a different species. Characters who suffered an unusual event that fundamentally altered their body would also qualify. |
| + | Examples: Kryptonians, Asguardians, The Flash, Spider Man, The Fantastic Four | ||
Alpha - The character is not so much More Than Human as they Peak Human. They possess no true superpowers, but what they are capable of is often pushing the limits of humanity. | Alpha - The character is not so much More Than Human as they Peak Human. They possess no true superpowers, but what they are capable of is often pushing the limits of humanity. | ||
| + | Examples: Batman, Green Arrow, Flash Gordon | ||
| − | Arcane - The character has gained their powers through a form of secret knowledge, usually sorcery, though knowledge of the supernatural in general might be possible, as would know some sort of secret science. | + | Arcane - The character has gained their powers through a form of secret knowledge, usually sorcery, though knowledge of the supernatural in general might be possible, as would know some sort of secret science. Mystical constructs that possess sentience, such as Golems, would fit here, provided their abilities are predominantly mystical. |
| + | Examples: Dr. Fate, Dr. Strange | ||
Granted - The character's powers come from some''thing''. The thing in question might be technological or mystical, physical or not. The character either created the object, found it, or was granted it. | Granted - The character's powers come from some''thing''. The thing in question might be technological or mystical, physical or not. The character either created the object, found it, or was granted it. | ||
| + | Examples: Iron Man, Captain Marvel | ||
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| + | Machine - Sentient mechanical constructs and living programs would fall into this category (Sentience is a requirement for being a PC, but knowing it isn't necessarily). Cyborgs are also viable. So long as the character's abilities are predominantly mechanical and not easily separated from the character (ie, they are not worn as equipment) then they belong in this category. | ||
| + | Example: Red Tornedo | ||
Revision as of 22:37, 6 May 2014
I think these splats need to be a bit more broad. I'd suggest they be replaced with the following:
Phenotype - The character gained their powers through their unusual biological lineage. This would include mutants/metahumans, aliens, genetic constructs or generally belonging to a different species. Characters who suffered an unusual event that fundamentally altered their body would also qualify. Examples: Kryptonians, Asguardians, The Flash, Spider Man, The Fantastic Four
Alpha - The character is not so much More Than Human as they Peak Human. They possess no true superpowers, but what they are capable of is often pushing the limits of humanity. Examples: Batman, Green Arrow, Flash Gordon
Arcane - The character has gained their powers through a form of secret knowledge, usually sorcery, though knowledge of the supernatural in general might be possible, as would know some sort of secret science. Mystical constructs that possess sentience, such as Golems, would fit here, provided their abilities are predominantly mystical. Examples: Dr. Fate, Dr. Strange
Granted - The character's powers come from something. The thing in question might be technological or mystical, physical or not. The character either created the object, found it, or was granted it. Examples: Iron Man, Captain Marvel
Machine - Sentient mechanical constructs and living programs would fall into this category (Sentience is a requirement for being a PC, but knowing it isn't necessarily). Cyborgs are also viable. So long as the character's abilities are predominantly mechanical and not easily separated from the character (ie, they are not worn as equipment) then they belong in this category. Example: Red Tornedo
