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« on: <02-16-11/1811:43> »
So, the first time I created Outsider I had about 45 minutes to do so. For some people this is enough time but for me it is not. I want to revamp him. I have everything else set I just need help picking from a list of positive qualities and adept powers. I want to gear his power and qualities towards my two favorite Marvel character: Deadpool and Taskmaster. Here is the list and help me choose

Positive quals:
Obscure (Unwired)
Bilingual (RC)
Mistaken Identity (RC)
Hawk Eye (RC)
Blandness (SR4)
Photographic Memory
Quick Healer

Adept Powers:
Three Dimensional Memory (SM)
Motion Sense (SM)
Eidetic Sense Memory (SM)
Commanding Voice (SM)
Rapid Healing (SR4)
Mystic Armor (SR4)
Rush (War!)
Improved Reflexes (SR4)
Kinesics (SR4)
Improved Senses (SR4)
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« Reply #1 on: <02-16-11/2218:14> »
Hmmm, I think you're trying to take on too wide a scope for a starting Phys Ad.

I'd recommend choosing one ability and really pumping it so that you're awesome at something, then slowly adding on as required.

A) Improved senses are a must. If starting Human, then the standard Low-Light, Thermo, Flash Comp, Sound dampening just sorts out your standard Vision mods, and protects you from those annoying Flash-bangs and Shellshock. However, that's 1 point spent already

B) Improved Reflexes. DeadPool/Taskmaster are bloody quick, so spending the 2.5 magic on L2 (+2 Reaction and +2 IP) seems the best bet.

C) Start getting picky with how you want your character to work. Are you starting as a social/smartass, or is that going to follow-on later? Depending on a magic rating of 5-6, you only have 1.5-2.5 left to spend, so it all depends on how you want to roll :)

I noticed you're ignoring the Killing hands/Critical strike options. Deadpool is infamous for his pure unarmed strikes (especially with surprise!) so I'm wondering is this deliberate?

Personally to mimic my all-time-favourite Mercenary, I'd spend my remaining points on a combination of: Combat reflexes (for dodging bullets, fists or general surprises) Improved ability (Gymnastics), Freefall

I want to make sure that he can walk way from the ridiculous falls, hails of bullets and general beatings he is normally subjected to.
- With a rank (or 5) of Combat Reflexes, he can dodge a go-go.
- Add some Gymnastics skill (Tumbling specialisation if you can get it) and suddenly you have a full defense interrupt option - that is hard to shoot, and even harder to punch
- A rank of two of Freefall, and suddenly falling off a multi-storey building (either being pushed, falling while drunk, or just for a laugh) is now a valid option

Then later, build on these powers according to both your game requirements and your favourite Deadpool abilities.

Seriously, the boy's so good you're going to need 10 ranks of initiation and a Magic rating at 13 to really mimic him. Just gotta start small ;)
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« Reply #2 on: <02-17-11/1837:36> »
I'll will keep those in mind when I revamp him. I'm not going to make him *like* Deadpool just use his powers. If you know what I mean.
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« Reply #3 on: <02-17-11/1851:59> »
I'll will keep those in mind when I revamp him. I'm not going to make him *like* Deadpool just use his powers. If you know what I mean.
Fair enough  8)

But Deadpool has a LOT of powers, at high ranks  :o Can't get them all at once ;)
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« Reply #4 on: <02-18-11/1855:17> »

But Deadpool has a LOT of powers, at high ranks  :o Can't get them all at once ;)

*shakes fist* I can dream, can't I!!! LOL. The one thing I was worried about is over lapping Qualities and Powers that really wouldn't help much. Also Outsider is a deep shadows kind of guy. Being Ex-Mossad and part of a Kindo team. Once I get him revamped wonderfully I'll be able to show him off. LOL Or actually find a group that I can use him in.
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