Another weekly "if you could..." - Page 2

Sir Pinkleton · 03-29-2007, 11:08 AM

I think I would go with the "all-knowing" super power. Sure, I could get the super power to fly, or I could use my imaginable intelligence to make a jetpack. It's a form of what Tendronai said, "Multiple use power."

Tydeus · 03-29-2007, 11:43 AM

Is immortality a super-power? 'Cause that would be pretty "G," as the kids say these days.

If not, I guess I'd agree with Azi on the whole regenerative, Wolverine-style healing thing. That way I'd be able to finally reconcile my warlike nature with the fact that I'm a total goddamn pussy.

Seil · 03-29-2007, 11:48 AM

I'd love to be able to fly - I've always wanted to be able to learn how to fly. First of all, it's not homosexual, unless your powers of flight are somehow having a relationship with someone else's power of flight, and both just happen to be male or female. And how many times have you looked at a bird on a nice, summer day, and been envious? You could say that it's impractical when raining, or in the winter snowstorms - but that's my blanket/hot chocolate time.

But aside from flying, I'd have to go with Mind Reading, or a heavy level of Empathy. First off, I'm kinda insecure ( >>; ) so knowing what people think of me would be a big load off my mind. Second, I hate people being sad. That's why I hate funerals. (mine's going to be an Irish funeral, then cremation) I hate the people I care about being sad, and not being able to help - but if I had mind reading/empathy, I'd be able to help. (^^)

mammothtank · 03-29-2007, 12:05 PM

I'd take Empathy over Mind Reading. Mind Reading could turn out to be as much a curse as a blessing - you could unintentionally overhear thoughts you'd wish you hadn't. Plus, if you tried to react directly to something someone thought, you might really creep them out and make things worse. Empathy would be better for what you would want to do with it, I think.

xravi · 03-29-2007, 12:40 PM

The ability to change genders.

That is all.

greed · 03-29-2007, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xravi

The ability to change genders.

That is all.

That's easy to do, changing sexes on the other hand....

xravi · 03-29-2007, 12:48 PM

What do you mean exactly?

Long-Haired Narcissist · 03-29-2007, 01:30 PM

Shapeshifting or Mind reading and mind control.

bass_virus · 03-29-2007, 01:42 PM

Medusa Gaze, the ability to turn anything I set my eyes on to stone. (It would work like Superman's heatvision in that I can control when it happens, instead of being like Scott Summers beam vision in which it would go off when ever I open my eyes.) The main reason I want this is so i can yell "Kneel before Zod!" then when someone says no i can turn them to stone.

The ability to turn lead into gold. I wouldn't be able to fight crime, but i would have ultimate power in a way by buying it.

And of course the whole Jedi Mind trick would be awesome to have.

Bobbey · 03-29-2007, 03:13 PM

Flying would be fun on nice warm days, but to go places really fast and if there's a storm outside, I'd choose teleportation instead. It's like that *snaps fingers*.

Other than that, the ability to manipulate time would be pretty sweet. I could go back in time to check out jazz concerts or something. I have this fantasy where I'm attending the live village vangard recordings with John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy in 1969...

I know some of you (or all of you) have no idea what I'm talking about, but please don't hurt me...

03-29-2007, 12:05 PM	#14
mammothtank We make good team! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: kicks Iowa Posts: 1,722	I'd take Empathy over Mind Reading. Mind Reading could turn out to be as much a curse as a blessing - you could unintentionally overhear thoughts you'd wish you hadn't. Plus, if you tried to react directly to something someone thought, you might really creep them out and make things worse. Empathy would be better for what you would want to do with it, I think. __________________ Don't say goodbye 'Cause I don't want to hear those words tonight 'Cause maybe it's not the end for you and I And although we knew This time would come for me and you Don't say anything tonight if you're gonna say goodbye (Skillet - Say Goodbye)

03-29-2007, 01:42 PM	#19
bass_virus Second gunman on the grassy knoll Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pissant town in a state cold enough to freeze hell over Posts: 490	Medusa Gaze, the ability to turn anything I set my eyes on to stone. (It would work like Superman's heatvision in that I can control when it happens, instead of being like Scott Summers beam vision in which it would go off when ever I open my eyes.) The main reason I want this is so i can yell "Kneel before Zod!" then when someone says no i can turn them to stone. The ability to turn lead into gold. I wouldn't be able to fight crime, but i would have ultimate power in a way by buying it. And of course the whole Jedi Mind trick would be awesome to have. __________________ The Dusk of Man Four Gods wait on the windowsill Where once eight Gods did war and will And if the Gods themselves may die What does that say for you and I?

03-29-2007, 03:13 PM	#20
Bobbey I mustache you a question. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Laval Posts: 768	Flying would be fun on nice warm days, but to go places really fast and if there's a storm outside, I'd choose teleportation instead. It's like that snaps fingers. Other than that, the ability to manipulate time would be pretty sweet. I could go back in time to check out jazz concerts or something. I have this fantasy where I'm attending the live village vangard recordings with John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy in 1969... I know some of you (or all of you) have no idea what I'm talking about, but please don't hurt me... __________________ The key to being a big league pitcher is the 3 R's: readiness, recuperation, and conditioning! You see, after the game, a lot of guys like to ice up their arm. Still, other fellas think that heat is the way to go. But I have discovered the secret, Henry: hot ice! That's right: hot ice. I heat up... the ice cubes! It's the best of both worlds! -Phil Brickman

03-29-2007, 11:08 AM	#11
Sir Pinkleton What's going on? Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 1,237	I think I would go with the "all-knowing" super power. Sure, I could get the super power to fly, or I could use my imaginable intelligence to make a jetpack. It's a form of what Tendronai said, "Multiple use power."

03-29-2007, 11:43 AM	#12
Tydeus Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: L.A. Sprawl Posts: 589	Is immortality a super-power? 'Cause that would be pretty "G," as the kids say these days. If not, I guess I'd agree with Azi on the whole regenerative, Wolverine-style healing thing. That way I'd be able to finally reconcile my warlike nature with the fact that I'm a total goddamn pussy.

03-29-2007, 11:48 AM	#13
Seil Super stressed! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 8,081	I'd love to be able to fly - I've always wanted to be able to learn how to fly. First of all, it's not homosexual, unless your powers of flight are somehow having a relationship with someone else's power of flight, and both just happen to be male or female. And how many times have you looked at a bird on a nice, summer day, and been envious? You could say that it's impractical when raining, or in the winter snowstorms - but that's my blanket/hot chocolate time. But aside from flying, I'd have to go with Mind Reading, or a heavy level of Empathy. First off, I'm kinda insecure ( >>; ) so knowing what people think of me would be a big load off my mind. Second, I hate people being sad. That's why I hate funerals. (mine's going to be an Irish funeral, then cremation) I hate the people I care about being sad, and not being able to help - but if I had mind reading/empathy, I'd be able to help. (^^)

03-29-2007, 12:40 PM	#15
xravi Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Posts: 568	The ability to change genders. That is all.

03-29-2007, 12:48 PM	#17
xravi Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Posts: 568	What do you mean exactly?