Superpowers, but with at a cost.

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So, a mad scientist has crafted a set of potions that will give a super power to whoever drinks them and its looking for tests subjects. However, these potions have serious side effects.


The potions are:

• Xavier 1: Power: super intelligence equivalent to 180 IQ. Side Effect: Paralysis of the lower part of your body.
• Clark V0.99 : Power: Speed and Strength of a bear (2.5 to 5 times as strong as a person and 56kmph dash). Side Effect: Agoraphobia.
• The Banner: Power: Strength of a silver back gorilla ( 4 to 9 times the strength of a human). Side Effect: Intermittent explosive disorder: explosive outbursts of anger and/or violence, often to the point of rage, that are disproportionate to the situation at hand.
• Logan XP: Power: Health and longevity: a perfected immune system would make you immune to all diseases and will also heal wound faster. Side effect: Amnesia, you will forget all the that happened before the day you took the potion.

So, would take it Era? And Which?

 

[Slayven]

 

[DiipuSurotu]

How is Clark agoraphobic?

 

[Joni]

Give Logan XP to my children when they are babies.

 

[Septimus Prime]

Hold up. Why is a gorilla stronger than a bear in this scenario?

On topic, maybe the Clark one.

 

[echoshifting]

Nope and none. If the powers were greater I might take some of those trade-offs but as described, none of them are worth it.

 

[Sqrt]

How is Clark agoraphobic?

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I wanted something stronger than Clark's shyness.

 

[Midgarian]

Clark V0.99 : Power: Speed and Strength of a bear (2.5 to 5 times as strong as a person and 56kmph dash). Side Effect: Agoraphobia.

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No problem here. I'm introverted and spend most of my leisure time indoors anyway. It's why the lockdown didn't hurt me that much.

 

[exodus]

We're getting to the point where lower body paralysis isn't as detrimental as it once was. It would be tempting for 180 IQ.

Then again, being that smart is probably a curse on its own, so maybe not.

 

[Infcabbage]

I already have agoraphobia, so gimme that cardboard world lol

 

[chuckddd]

Wolverine. Forgetting about 2020 sounds a treat, frankly.

 

[ItIsOkBro]

I'll take Logan XP for the amnesia power. The health and longevity is a nice side effect

 

[MechaMarmaset]

Except for logan, all those powers are pretty shit. And I wouldn't want to forget everything for that.

 

[GaymerPerson]

Well since i already have rage fits and I am so weak that my middle school nickname was Beanie Boy because my skininess resembled that of a green bean, I'd take super strength.

 

[HylianMaster2020]

Yeah Logan's power you could put on a show with those powers and who wants to remember anything anyway

 

[GraphicViolets]

None of the powers are all that interesting to me but the agoraphobia and amnesia aren't that bad considering where im at rn so one of those two

A better trade in my mind would be amnesia for shapeshifting.

 

[Aske]

But agoraphobia is treatable. Can it be treated like the real condition, or is it a permanent debuff? If not, then none of these are worth it.

Also, please read about the Sentry, OP. Power of a million exploding suns/god, but dangerously mentally ill!

 

[Lulu]

Bears are way stronger than Gorillas. What kinda weak ass bear is that?

These powers kinda suck though.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

I want Telekinesis but the trade off is I can only use it on chairs. I will be the savior of the city. They'll call me.... Chairman of the Board

 

[Fulminator]

watch Darker than Black

 

[Sordid Plebeian]

Nah I'm good, would rather have a happy life than some stupid power fantasy

 

[Deleted member 4461]

The powers are weak. Need a much better trade-off

 

[Platy]

Bears are way stronger than Gorillas. What kinda weak ass bear is that?

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a VERY fast Bear

 

[Marengo]

Since I have SDAM anyway, I might as well go for the Logan XP.

 

[sven]

I don't want any powers if there is a major cost.

 

[Midramble]

Already know how to manage rage so went with the Banner

 

[thermopyle]

Amnesia sucks but it's not like you can't relearn things about your life or reforge your old relationships. Sure it won't be the same but fuck it, I've got a long healthy life to work on it.

 

[Daingurse]

These power sets suck. Most appealing one is 180 IQ, but I'd rather not be paralyzed from the waist down. Think I'll just stay my normal boring self.

 

[Deleted member 1476]

Weak powers, but I would take the Logan / amnesia one.

 

[FTF]

I'd be Wolverine/Logan in a heartbeat.

Edit: wait I didn't realize my brain would be totally wiped lol

 

[Sqrt]

I'd be Wolverine/Logan in a heartbeat.

Edit: wait I didn't realize my brain would be totally wiped lol

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So, would you still take it?

 

[Deleted member 46948]

Clark is fine.

 

[Ultimate Bear Cub]

Pff, what do I need any of these powers for? Give me laser vision and I'm doomed to always wear shades/see red only.

Actually, scratch that. I'm good as is I think.

 

[GravaGravity]

I'm already paraplegic do I get the Big Brain on the free?

 

[rokkerkory]

So go with clark but is a pothead? Cool

 

[Capra]

The thing I never get about hypotheticals involving amnesia - does that include things you've learned? Like how to speak or write languages or basic human interaction skills?

If I get to retain basic life skills and just forget the events leading me to this point in my life I'd say hit me up with that wolverine juice.

 

[DragonSJG]

Wolverine

 

[Speely]

If the amnesia is only memories of events and people and not basic functions like tying my shoes or riding a bike, I'd go Logan in a heartbeat. Longer, healthier life? Fuck yeah. I have more bad memories than good, anyway.

 

[Lord Azrael]

Those powers are nowhere near useful enough for the huge tradeoffs. The only one potentially worth it is the Wolverine one, and even then it depends on the person and their life

 

[Rayne]

Logan's the only one worth a damn tbh.

 

[Ducarmel]

Wolverine I guess amnesia is recoverable with time/treatment.

 

[FTF]

So, would you still take it?

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I can't remember.

 

[defaltoption]

I absolutely would become Wolverine instantly if given the chance. Complete wipe.

 

[breakdancing duck]

I went Logan, but I assumed that my actual skills would remain and my wife would catch me up on who I am.

 

[nilbog]

So there is this crazy ass Warren Ellis comic called No Hero where the antagonist takes an experimental drug called FX 7 that gives him superpowers, but at a terrible cost...his flesh tears away grotesquely, and he has to hide inside a full body suit.

It's a pretty trippy comic book. Your thread title reminded me of it.

 

[Kasai]

If I have time to prepare, I'd take Logans powerset.

Trading my memories for basically immortality is a high cost, but I'm down.

 

[Helix]

I'll take just the Amnesia part, thank you very much!

 

[Avenger54321]

Give me the Logan powerset. Losing my memories sucks but I get the chance to make new ones.

 

[SephiZack]

Agoraphobia doesn't sound too bad of a trade off for strength + speed of a bear.