Weldun Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Okay, every now and then, someone will post a version of a real life personality, "re-imagined" for the Champions Universe. So my challenge is obvious. What are people's takes on Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage of Mythbusters fame, in the Champions Universe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! . . . Obviously, they'd be Gadgeteers in the 1,000 point range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCoy Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! . . . Obviously' date=' they'd be Gadgeteers in the 1,000 point range.[/quote'] That was my first thought, both would have gadgeteering 23-. KS: Urban Mythology 14- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! And some sort of Damage Reduction or Regeneration. And Kari Byron has seduction... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Rand Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! I love this show. Are we going to do the build team, too? I'd give Jamie the psyc lim: calm and logical and Adam the psyc lims: acts before he thinks and sometimes acts juvenile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey88 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! However they get written up, I'd have to pretty much insist that they have no science skills past the 8- "Everyman" level. Fun show, talented builders, but scientists they are most definitely not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alverant Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! However they get written up, I'd have to pretty much insist that they have no science skills past the 8- "Everyman" level. Fun show, talented builders, but scientists they are most definitely not. No, the intro says they have 30+ years of special effects experience. Jamie has Jack of All Trades and a bunch of PS to reflect all the jobs he did prior to the show. Adam has luck (and unluck) and cramming. They're not scientists but they have practical science skills like physics, mechanical engineering, chemistry, math, etc. Along with PS skills like carpentry, welding, plumbing. Plus standard skills like electronics, mechanics, robotics, various TF, WF small arms. Since we're making super-versions of them, I'd throw in Hunted by Buster. Seems CLOWN decided it would be funny if the dummy came to life. They didn't count on Buster nursinging a heavy grudge all these years.... Would the rest of the crew count as Followers, DNPC, or independent NPCs of lower skill levels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcw43921 Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! Imagine the potential for disaster in a Mythbusters with a super-powers theme-- "Can the bite of an irradiated spider transfer its abilities to the person being bit?" "Can being bombarded with excessive amounts of gamma radiation transform a person into a green-skinned, super-strong rampaging monster?" "Can being sturck by lightning while simultaneously getting doused with chemicals give a person the ability to run at super-speed?" Doubt that even Buster would sign up for any of those-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMiller Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! I currently am waiting on an a reply to my email I sent Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! There should be come kind of explosive RKA vs caravans in there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Rand Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! In the IST San Angelo version 4 campaign, I was considering having Kari be an electronics engineer with an interest in, and knowledge of, Tesla coils and Van de Graaff genrerators and model rocketry and belly dancing as hobbies. She would also be a certified scuba diver like the real Kari is. Additionally, Scottie would still be on the team and Tory would be a sculpture as well as a model maker. All three build team members would have various shop skills and TFs relating to fork lifts and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! "I reject this reality and substitute my own!" Does this mean that Jamie has a Cosmic VPP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaeto Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! Adam is the one who said that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! . . . I stand corrected. And a little shamed. Boo hoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! "I reject this reality and substitute my own!" Does this mean that [Adam] has a Cosmic VPP? I'd say it's more of a Mental Illusions: Only vs. Self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weldun Posted November 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! I currently am waiting on an a reply to my email I sent Adam. I was going to wait and see what we could come up with before emailing Adam with a subject heading "You are now a Superhero!", just to see what kind of reply that would get... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilkmanDan Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! . . . Obviously' date=' they'd be Gadgeteers in the 1,000 point range.[/quote'] Add in a 60-point "Summon Useful Crap, only while in junkyards" power and it's a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! I just realized that they must have Persuasion to a high degree. Mythbusters: "We want to blow up/ignite/drop from space a car/boat/giant pumpkin/monkey/ to see if there's anything recognizable at the end." Everyone else: "Ok." Do these guys not have the best job in the world?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMiller Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! I was going to wait and see what we could come up with before emailing Adam with a subject heading "You are now a Superhero!"' date=' just to see what kind of reply that would get...[/quote'] Heh, my email is actually a request for my son and I to meet them as my son has become a big fan of the show. Blah blah blah... Yea, its all about me. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMiller Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! I just realized that they must have Persuasion to a high degree. Mythbusters: "We want to blow up/ignite/drop from space a car/boat/giant pumpkin/monkey/ to see if there's anything recognizable at the end." Everyone else: "Ok." Do these guys not have the best job in the world?? They did get in trouble when they did the gunfighter challenge though, but that wasn't Adam or Jamie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethosos Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! I actually peffer the Undocumented Features version... where else can Adam be a Kryptonian? At the very least Buster resembles those robot in I, Robot there. (No mention of Troy and Scottie, though...) Quite a bit of their knowledge can be considered KS: Estoeric Trivia, so factor that in somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmadanNaBriona Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! Heh' date=' my email is actually a request for my son and I to meet them as my son has become a big fan of the show. Blah blah blah... Yea, its all about me. LOL[/quote'] I keep hoping Kari will turn up at the SF Goth/Fetish/Dance club I peddle my wares at on a biweeky basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! I keep hoping Kari will turn up at the SF Goth/Fetish/Dance club I peddle my wares at on a biweeky basis. You and me both, man. Oh wait, I read that as "paddle my ass." Nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmadanNaBriona Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! You and me both, man. Oh wait, I read that as "paddle my ass." Nevermind. I'd much rather get a chance to wrap her up in something skimpy and leather... I don't care that much about the ass paddling one way or another. Yes, I have a "dressing up girls" fetish.... so sue me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weldun Posted November 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Re: Build Challenge: Mythbusters! Umm, not that I'm opposed to fantasizing about Kari Byron (a passtime of my own, in fact), but can we get back on topic please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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