would instant-healing involve living forever? if so, I'd take that.
if not that, I'd go with teleportation.
if not that, I'd go with teleportation.
Super speed would be my number one choice if it was available. It's almost as powerful as time travel, but without the hassle of altering the timeline.
Teleportation is my next choice but it depends on the restrictions. Factors like maximum distance, time required to teleport, time between teleports, how much additional mass can be teleported, appearance and environmental effects of teleportation, etc. would factor into the decision
Teleportation is my next choice but it depends on the restrictions. Factors like maximum distance, time required to teleport, time between teleports, how much additional mass can be teleported, appearance and environmental effects of teleportation, etc. would factor into the decision
Locut0s
Lifer
- Nov 28, 2001
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The rational mind in me says instant healing because having most of the other powers would get you killed fairly quickly if you didn't have this power too. Picture flying into any obstacle at speed, super heavy objects crushing you that your super strength allowed you to pick up, etc etc... The irrational kid in me says flying WTF though!
ViviTheMage
Lifer
Flight has always tempted me. Not Superman Flight, but like ArchAngel flight.
But in my stage in life, i would probably be better off with mind reading. So that's what gets voted for.
But in my stage in life, i would probably be better off with mind reading. So that's what gets voted for.
BurnItDwn
Lifer
- Oct 10, 1999
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I think I'm gonna agree with Slew Foot here ....
Flight would probably be the most fun, but it would be very hard NOT to get caught.
Teleportation would make the most sense for making life convenient.
Mind reading would be great, it would be really nice to actually understand what other people are thinking.
Instant healing would be really really cool.
Weak mind control would be really hard to detect and if used carefully, could be extremely beneficial too.
Flight would probably be the most fun, but it would be very hard NOT to get caught.
Teleportation would make the most sense for making life convenient.
Mind reading would be great, it would be really nice to actually understand what other people are thinking.
Instant healing would be really really cool.
Weak mind control would be really hard to detect and if used carefully, could be extremely beneficial too.
- Nov 30, 2005
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From the ones listed I'd pick teleportation.
However, I'd like the ability to just be able to eat and drink whatever the hell I want without any side effects or repercussions. You could call it Anti-fastassinesis or something. That would be sweet.
KT
However, I'd like the ability to just be able to eat and drink whatever the hell I want without any side effects or repercussions. You could call it Anti-fastassinesis or something. That would be sweet.
KT
- Nov 30, 2005
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I used to think mind reading would be cool, but then I saw this episode of Fantasy Island where the guy was able to read minds and it totally screwed his life over, so now I'd never pick it.
KT
jonks
Lifer
- Feb 7, 2005
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This is the toughest decision I've had to make all week 
I'm basing my criteria not on altruism, but more of a "what can this do for me wrt chicks and money". And if I can rescue a damsel or innocent in the bargain, fine.
Telekinesis - eh, fun for a while but you'd get fat from never getting up to get the remote. Unless you can like lift cars and stuff, then it's pretty awesome, but still of limited practicality. How many times a month do you need to pick up really heavy shit? 7/10.
Invisibility - very cool. especially for a perv like me. not yet replicable by science but detectable by thermal goggles or Predators. Running around naked though is probably uncomfortable, and you gotta really watch that elevator door. 8/10.
Teleportation - well it's sure save time from commuting, I could get into bank vaults (Jumper), leap into the playboy mansion for parties but it won't be much help in bedding a playmate, outside of the bar of gold you give her. 8/10.
Mind-reading - Being in the law game, this would give me a huge advantage. I'd know what arguments to make, what the other guy is willing to settle for, which jurors to kick, which partner that hot secretary is banging. The possibilities are endless. Plus, once you know what people think you can make them like you pretty easily (What Women Want). And no one would ever be able to lie to you again. As for money, world series of poker anyone? Or a magician, (which card did you pick? go ahead, shuffle the deck, rip up the cards, I don't care) Assuming control enough to block out everyone's thoughts and only hear selective one's, this is probably my go-to. Of course there is a HUGE downside, which is that we probably do not want to really know everything that our friends and family and even strangers think (Heroes) about us since some of it is likely to be less than complimentary, so you have to have a thick skin about it. 10/10.
Limited Mind-control - pretty good for the non-altruistic fellows like myself. Would rather mind-read though. 8/10.
Pyrokinesis - buy a lighter 4/10
Electrokinesis - buy a tazer 4/10
Instant Healing - really nice, assuming this also extends your life a few centuries. But you probably lose any fear of injury so there'd be less thrill to dangerous stuff, even swimming with sharks. Plus it'd be hard to keep under wraps after you get hit by that car and just walk away. 8/10.
Shape Shifting - Better than invisibility since you don't have to worry about being heard, and the perk of being able to transform into Brad Pitt to bang Jolie should not be underestimated. 8.5/10
Remote Viewing - buy a Sword of Omens. 6/10.
Flying - really cool for impressing people and probably fun as all hell, but of limited practical use. 6/10.
Super Strength - I don't have to lift heavy stuff very often, so this is good for superheroes, but not much use for me. 5/10.
So I'm going with mind-reading. I'd never again be able to have a surprise party or wonder what xmas gift I'll be getting, but I will be able to know which guy my wife is banging so I can set him up for accidental dismemberment. No one would ever be able to con me, or lie to me without me knowing. But I'd probably lose the ability to trust anyone completely after hearing their innermost thoughts. But if I know what they are thinking, I don't need to trust them since they'd never be able to surprise me. It would probably make me feel really lonely, so I'd have to do some good deeds to make me feel worthwhile. No one ever wants to look at the negatives of these powers, but having examined the pros and cons, this is the one for me.
I'm basing my criteria not on altruism, but more of a "what can this do for me wrt chicks and money". And if I can rescue a damsel or innocent in the bargain, fine.Telekinesis - eh, fun for a while but you'd get fat from never getting up to get the remote. Unless you can like lift cars and stuff, then it's pretty awesome, but still of limited practicality. How many times a month do you need to pick up really heavy shit? 7/10.
Invisibility - very cool. especially for a perv like me. not yet replicable by science but detectable by thermal goggles or Predators. Running around naked though is probably uncomfortable, and you gotta really watch that elevator door. 8/10.
Teleportation - well it's sure save time from commuting, I could get into bank vaults (Jumper), leap into the playboy mansion for parties but it won't be much help in bedding a playmate, outside of the bar of gold you give her. 8/10.
Mind-reading - Being in the law game, this would give me a huge advantage. I'd know what arguments to make, what the other guy is willing to settle for, which jurors to kick, which partner that hot secretary is banging. The possibilities are endless. Plus, once you know what people think you can make them like you pretty easily (What Women Want). And no one would ever be able to lie to you again. As for money, world series of poker anyone? Or a magician, (which card did you pick? go ahead, shuffle the deck, rip up the cards, I don't care) Assuming control enough to block out everyone's thoughts and only hear selective one's, this is probably my go-to. Of course there is a HUGE downside, which is that we probably do not want to really know everything that our friends and family and even strangers think (Heroes) about us since some of it is likely to be less than complimentary, so you have to have a thick skin about it. 10/10.
Limited Mind-control - pretty good for the non-altruistic fellows like myself. Would rather mind-read though. 8/10.
Pyrokinesis - buy a lighter 4/10
Electrokinesis - buy a tazer 4/10
Instant Healing - really nice, assuming this also extends your life a few centuries. But you probably lose any fear of injury so there'd be less thrill to dangerous stuff, even swimming with sharks. Plus it'd be hard to keep under wraps after you get hit by that car and just walk away. 8/10.
Shape Shifting - Better than invisibility since you don't have to worry about being heard, and the perk of being able to transform into Brad Pitt to bang Jolie should not be underestimated. 8.5/10
Remote Viewing - buy a Sword of Omens. 6/10.
Flying - really cool for impressing people and probably fun as all hell, but of limited practical use. 6/10.
Super Strength - I don't have to lift heavy stuff very often, so this is good for superheroes, but not much use for me. 5/10.
So I'm going with mind-reading. I'd never again be able to have a surprise party or wonder what xmas gift I'll be getting, but I will be able to know which guy my wife is banging so I can set him up for accidental dismemberment. No one would ever be able to con me, or lie to me without me knowing. But I'd probably lose the ability to trust anyone completely after hearing their innermost thoughts. But if I know what they are thinking, I don't need to trust them since they'd never be able to surprise me. It would probably make me feel really lonely, so I'd have to do some good deeds to make me feel worthwhile. No one ever wants to look at the negatives of these powers, but having examined the pros and cons, this is the one for me.
dainthomas
Lifer
- Dec 7, 2004
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Toss up between teleportation and mind control. I could teleport to work or (more likely) Hawaii. I don't like the possibility of teleporting into something, so I want to just be able to think of somewhere and go safely with no risk.
Mind control would be nice too, even if you could only use it on stupid people.
Mind control would be nice too, even if you could only use it on stupid people.
I was going to say the same thing, but then I remembered the Episode of Gilligan's island about mind reading. They ate a seed that allowed everyone to read each other's mind; Soon everyone started to hated each other. It may be better to not be able to read others' minds, you have to listen to all the nasty things they're thinking about you.
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