Luthor Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Ever since I was a kid X-men was my favorite comic book, later my favorite movie series. Cyclope, Ice Man, Piro, Wolverine, Magneto, Rogue, Storm, Raven (my favorite) etc - I love them all. I can't help thinking - what would I do if I was a mutant? would I take Magneto's point of view and try to eliminate the humans or would I take Prof. Xavier POV and try to co-exist? What would you do? I wrote an article on my blog about that. Take a look and share your thoughts: "Trust a few, Fear the rest" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyber624 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? Okay I have way too much time on my hands (im disabled so i dont have a job) and I have spent way too much time thinking about the same thing. The FIRST thing i would do, is panic, because if I had powers, then powers exist, and if powers exist and the general public doesnt know about them then SOMEONE with a great deal of power is going to alot of trouble to make sure they are kept under wraps. I would begin to worry and sweat every time there was a knock on my door........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrestlinggeek Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? I would do the same thing as I would if I gained superpowers from any other source: Figure out just what I could and couldn't do, and how best to use that to improve the world. You know, back during the whole tsunami/powerplant disaster in Japan, two of my coworkers and myself were discussing what we would do if we had Superman's powers. I said the first thing I would do is fly to Japan, find its top nuclear scientist, and ask him what I could do to help. We figured out that if we all had those powers, I would be Superman, one of them would be Ultrman (Superman's evil counterpart), and the other would be Dr. Manhatten (the man who can do anything he wants, but has no idea what he wants to do). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blau Stern Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? Depends on the kind of mutant, if I'm one like most of the X-Men, that is basically turning into a supermodel with super powers, I would just become a super model, and ignore the powers as best I can. If I'm like the Morlocks, I'll hide away getting a job I can do from my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? Who says I'm not one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opale Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? Governments would likely try to control that kind of manifestation. That's a fact. So, I'd first hide my powers, and do my best to train and learn to use them. Then i'd try to find other powered people. Our world is not a four color world, and I think the Heroes serie would likely be much more what to expect. So much for the Code vs Killing and such concepts. I dislike violence, but there are things that I hate more than violence in this world. Depending on the might of my faculties I'd try to make the wars, and civil wars stop prolly by decimating the tyrans. I know it's been kinda evil, but some of those war people doesn't deserve the name of human being anymore. For instance, i'd be ready to kill to protect myself or my beloved ones, if a governements or organisation tried to catch me. It's a complex thing : to do the good is always balanced with against who you do this good. Harmony with oneself is the key. We are all connected. objective Opale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
massey Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? Depends what world you live in. The real world? Well, there aren't Sentinels hunting you down, or supervillain teams trying to destroy humanity, or anything like that. You're starting fresh. I have a feeling that the actions of the first supers will determine how the world goes. So it kind of depends on what other people are doing and what powers I've got. If I'm Professor X? Honestly I probably retire. I'd go get me some Jessica Alba or other hot actress. "Movie star marries guy she met at coffee shop." Living in comfort isn't so bad. And then I'd use my powers to stop injustice. Criminals confess to crimes on the stand (or if they're innocent, the DA decides to drop charges). African dictators start feeding their people, stop slaughtering them. That sort of thing. If I get super strength and can fly? Playing Superman wouldn't be so bad. I think the world's reaction to a public superhero will depend on what happens the first few years. If Superman is saving people from burning buildings and not trashing half the city with superbattles, they'll probably be pretty positive towards him. We don't live in a four color world, but I think you can steer it into sort of that direction with your actions. Dress in a bright costume, save people, stop the occasional crime, don't trash the city or hurt anyone. People will love it. On the other hand, if you've got creepy weird tantric blood magic or some icky Wildcards style powers, maybe it's best if you don't go public with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? In this world, anyone that different is going to be hunted down and either killed or studied... IF it is known they are that different. So it depends on how hard it is to conceal your mutation, and how hard it is to control your powers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkham Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? It all depends on what mutant powers I got... Just a healing factor? Enjoy life and worry less about getting hurt. Wings? That'd be hard to hide and remain employed... Enjoy night-time flying and telecommute? Or do interviews for the Weekly World News. Weather control? Help in drought-stricken areas, and damage-control against hurricans and tornados. Uncontrollable eye-blasts? Get some rose-tinted glasses and hope everyone leaves me the hell alone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starblaze Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? Yeah, I think it would really matter what kind of powers you had. Whether it is something quiet and unassuming or if it is something that makes you a freak or an outcast. If the power is not detectable then I would probably do something to improve my own life and then help others. If it is something that turns me into a freak then I would probably find others of my own kind or live in seclusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshairCollie Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? Probably nothing. I'm far too cynical and down on humanity to think about putting myself out to save people who are more than likely going to be idiots, bastards, bigots, jerks, or any combination of all of the preceding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? I have to admit I would probably use my powers to ensure I just get left the hell alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egyptoid Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? If I had Wolverine's powers, I would join the Rangers and go kill radical towel-heads. If I had Dazzler's powers I would raise money for the USO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptPatriot Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? Being a mutant isn't as much the issue as how obvious the powers are. If the powers can't be hidden, I'd probably try to find a place to not be bothered by people. If they are hidden, it's a nonissue. If my powers are of a type I can use to make money, I'll do it as long as it is safe to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? Hide, before I got conscripted and forced to work for someone else's profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? Revenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luthor Posted September 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? I see a lot of anger in here, that's a start... :-) Most poeple would turn to power and stability. I prefer to look at it from a different angle. For me Raven is the ultimate weapon, far more than Wolverine or Rogue or even Magneto. The ability to transform and become someone else is more powerfull than any other shape of strength. She can hear, read and see the most confidential secrets in the world, and THAT's power! Also she fights pretty well, and looks good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyber624 Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? This thread wasn't about what power you would want to have, but what you would DO if you discovered you were a mutant. Of course that may depend on the power (as noted by several above.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCoy Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Re: What would you do if you were a mutant? Well, as soon as I Came Out to myself and realized I was Gay, I Came Out publicly, encouraged others to do the same, and started working for equal rights. No reason to believe I would do anything else as a mutant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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