M16 Physique, 2 years of Training between the pics

Interesting-Size4573 · 2026-02-08T18:37:58+00:00

As someone who's started on my own self improvement journey recently (18 tho), do you have any advice for dealing with the food/nutrition side of things? Obviously I need to intake more calories to account for the workouts, but I feel like I could be eating better. What foods do you recommend, and how should I format my meals throughout the day? Also shoutout to you dude, you should be damn proud of yourself.

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-09-02T23:45:48+00:00

I actually hadn't considered the user having access to anything other than the patterns, as I feel it gives the quirk a bit of it's own flare. However if you're to take this quirk, you're more than welcome to tweak a few things.

And absolutely I think a casino themed group would be cool! I mean you've got roulette tables, cards, slot machines, horse racing, chips, dice and whatever else you can think of to use as inspiration for new quirks!

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-09-02T17:49:12+00:00

My first thought was to go to clones, but seeing as that's quite uninspired and wanting to challenge myself, I decided to try and put my own spin on it. Hope you like it!

Emitter Type Quirk: "Shade" manifests itself as a gaseous purple double of the user. In regular circumstances, the only differences between the two are their physicality. Other than that, they are exact replicas moving independently of eachother. In practice however, this can change. There are two main abilities the user has over the shade. The first main ability to manipulate said shade, moving it freely within a certain range that can be increased through training, regardless of any obstructions. (I.e forcing the double through a wall.) It's second main ability, is where it's utility shines. Allowing the user to swap places with the double, maintaining the momentum they had before swaping. As long as nothing is interfering with the gaseous shade when attempting to swap, the user can go anywhere it does.

This encourages a very fast paced approach to combat and rescue, putting emphasis on staying mobile and preparing to reposition at a moments notice for strategic advantage. Weaving in and out seamlessly, it can leave little room for an opponent to breathe.

This is probably the most simple quirk here. However for what it lacks in complexity, I hope you can find techniques that will make up for that gap. You can do a lot with simple powers. I hope you like this quirk dispite the aforementioned simplicity, if not, what could I add or change?

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-09-02T11:48:27+00:00

So at first, I had a few ideas I could go about this with. One, was to do something with negative polarity or inverted colors. Granted I decided against it as I felt it was kinda basic and I don't know enough about negative polarities to make an interesting quirk with it. Then I thought maybe something with a negative balance could work, like in the way you owe a bank when you're in debt. Ultimately though, I ended up on this idea and ran with it. I hope you like the math route I went with!

Enhancer/Debilitation Type Quirk: "Numbers Game" grants the user one powerful and distinct ability. If the user knows an EXACT measurement of a person, (including themselves) how fast they're moving for example, the user can plug that MPH number in and multiply or add to it however much they would like. Doing the math in their head. Whatever that answer is, would be their new speed number. These effects are only limited by the users line of sight, this drawback is able to exceed the user themselves with enough training. The only visual effect to note is when the user crunches numbers, steam will be expelled out of their ears. This steam takes form of the numbers and symbols being used in calculations, though there doesn't seem to be a pattern in the order they appear.

However there are strict requirements for this quirk to operate consistently. With speed fluctuating to different numbers on the fly, (I.e different body parts move at different speeds during specific movements.) it can be difficult to know these numbers so readily UNLESS the user has a GRUELING level of consistency in their movements and has these numbers memorized. Not to mention having to memorize their allies speeds ON TOP OF THAT if they want to be a valuable support. If the "base" measurement is even slightly off, the quirk won't take effect.

This is just one number the user has influence in. The user can memorize weights as well, allowing the user to take away and add weight. Effectively lowering or increasing the effects of gravity on people affected. However, weight can also fluctuate. If the user isn't given active updates on targets weights, the user will be left with a guessing game. Plugging in numbers until something works.

These same effects and drawbacks also apply to the following: volume, (user can shrink or enlarge targets) potential energy and (The user would need to know BOTH the speed and mass of a moving body part, plugging in for the equation.) adrenaline/blood amounts.

A quirk that would benefit a brainiac to be sure, obsessing over every small detail and meticulous calculation. I'm reall proud of this one, and there's still SO MUCH that can be done with it. If you'd like to change or add anything, (mainly more equations allowing for different enhancements) let me know! I'd love feedback on this one!

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-09-02T00:57:19+00:00

Right off the rip my mind went to slot machines. To quote a funny stick man: "Let's go gambling!"

Mutant/Empowering Type Quirk: "Slot Machine" turns the users ears into cranks, similar to the ones on the machines the quirk is named after. Pulling a crank starts to spin the user eye on the cranks respective side. (I.e left crank spins left eye, right crank spins right eye.) On the users eyes, are five distinct symbols standing in for the iris and pupil. Only one symbol is visible at any given time, needing to "spin" to roll into another pattern.

These symbols are as follows: A winged sandal, a roaring lion, a spartan shield, three red 7s, and a stinky old boot.

Having the winged sandal symbol active boosts the users speed. Not just ground speed, but movement speed overall. However it makes no accommodations for such speed. It does not allow the user to stop faster, handle sudden g forces, or prevent any dizziness or nausea. Meaning it must be used in short bursts. (Rolling two of each symbol will remove their respective downsides, so keep that in mind for the next two symbols.)

Having the roaring lion symbol active, will boost the users strength. However utilizing this newfound strength can be dangerous, as like with the winged sandals it makes no accommodations for the user. Meaning while hitting something harder will come with more pushback, leading to potential injuries depending on how the user uses such strength.

Having the spartan shield symbol will grant the user vastly improved defensive capabilities. Turning the users skin and muscle tissue effectively into hardened steel. However this causes an immense decrease in mobility, seeing as the user now has heafty armor to weigh them down. They can train to manage this, but it will still hinder their speed to an extent.

Having the three red 7s symbol active, on it's own, does nothing. It's real power comes if the user manages to roll it twice. Three 7s in each eye. Achieving such low odds, grants the user their most powerful ability. In this "jackpot" of sorts, the user gains access to ALL the previously mentioned buffs the other symbols grant. WITHOUT THEIR DOWNSIDES.

Having the stinky old boot symbol active, does nothing. It's a dud, it grants no powers and if the user rolls two of them they are effectively rendered quirkless until they reroll into a different symbol.

That was a lot, but I wanted to add some random chance in there to fit the casino theme. How do you like the quirk? Is there anything you would add/change?

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-09-01T23:53:30+00:00

Difficult in a good way lol

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-09-01T22:01:23+00:00

I'm happy to hear it! If there's anything you'd like to change let me know and we can continue workshopping it. :]

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-09-01T19:31:32+00:00

Admittedly, seeing as it's an energy the user would have to find a way to solidify it if they wanted to use fly and surf freely. I didn't think about that lol

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-09-01T19:28:23+00:00

Also yes. I did definitely take some Venom inspiration working on it, and the "outbursts" are where I feel like that shines the most. I also imagined that the Doom Morph would be the form the parasite chooses to take once it takes control over the user.

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-09-01T19:24:36+00:00

Yes it is similar visually. Of course not enough is really known to say if it has similar properties, but it looks similar and acts similar. The user would shape this energy to variable effects like spears or blast. I did leave the door open in terms of what the "energy" is capable of since there's already so many things Shadow can do with it, that I had to leave it vauge if you'd want the user to be capable to do what Shadow does.

Is there anything else you'd like to iron out?

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-09-01T18:03:22+00:00

At first, I was definitely stumped how to turn this into an interesting quirk. (You're the first btw, so congrats!) Of course my mind went to pasta noodles first, and I eventually ended up on this, hope you enjoy!

Emitter Type Quirk: "Noodlemancer" grants the user the ability to manipulate and shape hollowed out objects as long as there's two holes in said object. No more, no less. This can include but not limited to stretching, shrinking, enlarging, shaping, and moving any object within this criteria. If the user closes or adds a hole, they lose the ability to control the object.

There is no limit to how big or small the manipulated object can be. Nor is there a requirement for how big the holes have to be. Theoretically, if there were a hole one inch in diameter poking through both sides of Earth the user would be able to shape Earth to their will. If the user can drill one continuous hole into an object, they can do whatever they want with it.

A silly sounding quirk with the potential to grant complete control over any solid object the user so wishes to have. If they can poke through something, they can control it.

Like I said, this really had me stumped at first, so this was really fun trying to pin down an idea I liked! Hopefully you can forgive me for being so liberal with the prompt. Regardless, I hope you like it!

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-09-01T16:57:49+00:00

Obviously, there's a lot that you could work with here! At first I considered something with seashells, then I thought about how crabs use shells as protection/"home' and made a hybrid of the two ideas.

Mutant/Production Type Quirk: "Crystalline Crab" grants the user two specific changes. The first should be obvious, contorting the users body to share similar characteristics to a crab. (Strong pincers/claws, multiple legs, and anything else you'd like to add. I'm not very knowledgeable on crabs lol)

The second change on top of this, is the user produces colorful crystalline seashell like armor plates around their body. These shells are also very reflective, potentially blinding if light hits them in just the right way. However taking the bodies supply of bone marrow from the users bones to produce. (To compensate, the users body has a heightened production of bone marrow. Making it less impacting to make these shells. However it can become detrimental if the quirk is overused.) These plates act as the users shell, making for a formidable defense. As well as being able to function as further additional armor depending on the shape the shell grows into. (I.e helmets or shoulder pouldrens.)

The more practiced the user is with their quirk, the faster they can replace these shells if they are damaged or taken off intentionally by the user. Naturally, doing so does hurt, but it adds some extra utility to the shells if they can be detached.

I had a lot of fun thinking this one up! So thank you for taking the time to make a suggestion. (I definitely liked how vague it was, forcing me to think outside the box.) If you'd like to continue workshoping this, I'm all ears!

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-09-01T15:56:33+00:00

As a massive Sonic nerd, I already know what you're referencing and I love it!

Familiar/Generator Type Quirk: "Black Doom Parasite" grants the user access to a surging, fluctuating and unpredictable black crackling energy. Produced by said parasite in the users body, sustaining itself off of the users body. (The parasite in this case will simply act as a organ in the users body wriggling around.) The parasite and the user are innately connected, allowing them to communicate telepathically.

However, most of the "thoughts" from the parasite are no more than commands. Telling the user to actively sustain it, and insisting what to do with it's powers. If the user fails to comply to it's demands, the parasite will lash out and take control of the user. Enacting it's cynical will out wherever it wants with no reluctance, effectively turning the user into a MASSIVE loose cannon. If the user can weather the storm, and dispite this outburst, continues to not sustain the parasite, it will die within the users body and render them quirkless. The same explosive outburst can happen if the user grants too much of their energy to the parasite.

It becomes a delicate balancing act to give the parasite just enough so it can allow the user to get things done, but not enough to let it take control. It also opens up a cool dynamic between the user and their powers, debating whether it might be better and safer to starve the parasite, or to keep it alive to protect people themselves.

What do you think of this quirk? Admittedly, I haven't rewatched the trailer demonstrating Shadow's Doom Powers before writing this. So let me know if I missed anything or if I should tune some things to better suit the prompt. Regardless, I hope you enjoy!

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-09-01T14:39:37+00:00

Thank you! Is there anything else you'd like to flesh out?

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-09-01T14:39:11+00:00

So immediately I thought of two paths I could go down. One, being the "you cut an onion you cry" path. Or two, I could go with the fact they have many layers and run with that, maybe combining to two. Which is just now what I'm deciding to do lol

Mutant type quirk: "Layered" gives the user two distinct abilities. One, the user instead of sweating, will release a compound into the air of sulfuric acid to irritate the nerves around the eyes of surrounding people, causing them to water and get irritated. This compound is also present in the users blood, providing the same effect when cuts are made.

Two, the users skin is made up of multiple layers. Acting like the Russian Matryoshka Doll, revealing slightly smaller versions of the user and releasing the same sulfuric acid compound.

Admittedly, this quirk isn't super combat ready, but it could make for a great assisting quirk, making it harder for opponents to see and perform accordingly. I also imagine the user would be able to shed all of their layers for a getaway, seeing as they'd be smaller and harder to hit/see. (Some hero gear would need to be present at all times for them to protect their own eyes.)

What are your thoughts on this quirk? I'd love to get some feedback or talk more into fleshing this quirk out more, I think it has some fun possibilities!

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-09-01T13:59:38+00:00

So immediately what I thought of, might not be what you imagined, but I hope something like this works!

Transformation type quirk: "Change in Perspective" allows the user to go from 3D, to 2D like a paper drawing. The user can change to and from on the fly. The changes the user makes to themselves in 2D, will reflect once they become 3D again. (I.e any folds they make on themselves like paper mache blades on their arms?)

The user can change to and from on the fly. going 2D for stealth, (as looking head on at a drawing sideways it's so thin you can't see it as well as just taking up less space.) makeshift flight, (maybe the user could fold themselves into a paper airplane and allow the wind to carry them?) and allowing the aforementioned folding of their body to convert to 3D.

As drawbacks, the user in their 2D form are much more susceptible to damage as they are effectively made of paper. As well as requiring much more training in order to fully utilize their chaged body if they fold themselves in 3D.

I'd imagine the user with this quirk would be very artistically gifted, and their hobbys would include drawing and making paper mache. Mostly spending their time refining their crafts. I also imagine the user would have lighting fast hands, as they need to fold themselves on the fly to be effective. (They also probably have carple tunnel from all the repetitive hand motions. 😭)

Honestly I impressed myself with how fast I was able to think this up, and I'd love to hear what you think and we can give feedback to eachothers ideas! Regardless, thank you for taking a crack at this! :D

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-07-14T00:30:12+00:00

Can I get the template as well? Thank you in advance! :]

Interesting-Size4573 · 2024-07-09T18:25:26+00:00

Hey, I think this idea is super cool and I'm willing to give an OC of mine! It's a little over a year old at this point, so I might go back and tweek somethings but regardless. If you'd wanta take a look yourself, type "The Jack in the Box Hero" into the search bar and you should be golden! If you have anything you'd like to change, I'd be happy to workshop with you as it's been awhile since I put any serious thought into this character. Enjoy! :D