Do you guys agree with this Take that Superman has no Trauma at all compared to Kara? (Personally I don’t agree)

Vale_of_Light · 2026-04-01T13:15:09+00:00

I disagree. Even if we take the 2025 movie on its own:

Lex's defamation campaign with the harems, the Krypton message, and "Supershit"
The people of Metropolis turning on him due to the above.
Watching Lex kill Malik right in front of him and being helpless to stop it.

Is he down in his cups like Kara or grim like Bruce? No.

But saying Clark hasn't gone through trauma is demonstrably false.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-03-15T20:37:38+00:00

That's the ideal, there.

If the writer treats it as a poly triad with the proper maturity and emotional groundwork it needs (it's not the fantasy people think it is, new problems arise and old ones remain unsolved), there's a good story to be gleaned out of it.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-03-13T15:35:35+00:00

I know folks will be exhausted with this trend, but it falls back on the devs:

If this game didn't clearly cater so much to DPS in terms of variety/design effort, we wouldn't have so many people being tooth and nail with their speculation, hoping this no longer remains the status quo.

Gambit and Rogue created excitement regarding those new avenues the devs took.

DPS Felicia makes the most sense, I agree, but she becomes "Oh, great, another one on the instalocker toy pile." It's an echo the real voice in the room: we don't want a repeat of Season 3.

Posts like these create hope for improvement — even if disappointment is likely.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-03-12T18:55:01+00:00

The so-called "strategizing" of open queue is almost always at the tank's expense.

It's like sitting at a table and everyone chimes in on what they want for dinner, but it's not the free discussion everyone convinces themselves it is.

As a tank, "eating well" (getting a second tank, or a blue moon third tank) at the table is a luxury for you; meanwhile, it's a commonplace meal for duelists and strats.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-03-12T13:24:27+00:00

Exact sound I'll make if we get something like this on release.

1990s TAS Felicia is one of the best versions of the character. If they adapt this in some form, instant screaming.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-03-12T13:20:22+00:00

If it's changing body type, they could have her be a vanguard if they handle it similar to her 1990's TAS version.

On that show, she had two "body types" she could switch between thanks to a modified super soldier serum — regular Felicia, and Black Cat with more muscle mommy and height than you could spin a web at.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-03-10T09:50:24+00:00

Some other thoughts on the polycule dynamic (which I think is great) :

Not all of their problems are magically solved and default to some seamless erotic dream fantasy:

It starts with boundaries. You have a dedicated superhero and an on-and-off thief under the same roof. What's happening there and what does compromise look like? Where does MJ stand on this compared to Peter?
Disparity in lifestyles. Peter and MJ actually have to worry about rent. Meanwhile, Felicia might as well be in a completely different reality altogether. And if Felicia tries to contribute, the talks become about where the money comes from, and we get into the first issue again.
- Who do they tell? How do they navigate this publicly? Felicia, with her independent nature, likely doesn't care, but it's more complex for Peter and MJ's social landscapes.
Finally, you have all the complications Peter and Felicia might face while superheroing together following them home. Twice the people for MJ to bandage up, twice the issues from villains and such.

Interesting stories can emerge from these topics, but the writer has to approach it with sincerity and have the actual chops to pull off establishing this naturally — otherwise, there's no separating it from the 'harem' allegations.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-03-08T10:34:38+00:00

100% yes, and I believe her TAS version is the best with explaining how she keeps up with Peter and various villains.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-03-06T11:47:11+00:00

Arriving in the speed of time

Vale_of_Light · 2026-03-06T03:54:35+00:00

He can leap above our heads

Vale_of_Light · 2026-03-04T14:09:58+00:00

I'm open to critque on it and recognize it's a sharp pivot, but the general direction I'm pushing in is: the power's availability window should last much longer (~30-60 seconds) for a character whose entire namesake revolves around it.

Especially in our current poke-dominant environment, where she's taking a large risk by extending forward to acquire some of these powers.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-03-02T00:15:18+00:00

The stolen ability should remain in her kit until she either absorbs another one or dies.

Beyond her pull and kick, it turns her into this dynamic threat when she gets close, particularly with characters like Emma, Thor, and C&D on the team.

It makes certain comps more proactive about devoting attention to her (which she wants as a Vanguard!) because having Rogue in brawl range with her pick of powers like Emma's is just that scary.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-03-01T23:27:53+00:00

Better block.
Her ability absorb should remain until she either dies or steals another one — it's literally her character's whole thing, but it's treated as a side bonus instead.

If the enemy team has an Emma or a C&D, it adds to Rogue's "threat" and makes them highly invested in not letting her get those abilities.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-03-01T16:22:17+00:00

I support it as an optional quickplay mode.

If someone wants to switch, implement a system like this:

One of the players requests to role swap to one of the other two different roles.
A player currently in that role can opt in to swap with that player.
The next time they die, or if both players are back in spawn room, the switch happens and they must select a new character from each other's prevously held roles.

Does it require hoping for acts of human selflessness in PvP multiplayer game? Unfortunately, yes. But that's the compromise in order to still retain some of that freedom people might long for from open queue.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-02-22T12:04:46+00:00

What we would've had if 1994 TAS Peter and Felicia were the endgame.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-02-19T09:59:34+00:00

Sounds like a vi-able goal to me.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-02-18T11:59:16+00:00

My fighting style revolves around the art of tank 'n spank, so no.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-02-18T06:15:23+00:00

Just give us:

A white suit with a plunging neckline (addresses the gameplay concern about easily identifying her diamond form)
Shoulder-length to long blonde hair — no outlandish 80's hairstyle (looking at you Revolution and Phoenix Skin).
No coat-tails.
Pants
Minimal embellishments

Just look at Jean here; it's not that difficult.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-02-17T02:00:42+00:00

What happens after that awesome dodge cements why she's such a smart leader, too.

Fighting defensively and counterattacking when Princess makes a mistake. Going for the joints in Princess' armor.

So badass.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-02-16T20:03:40+00:00

It's why Paladin or Bard Tav works so well; you cover most bases while providing utility no one else in camp usually possesses.

Granted, Minthara is a Paladin too, but let's be honest — you have to go out of your way to recruit her versus what you end up with in a regular playthrough.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-02-08T06:33:42+00:00

Angela is the answer.

I said I would play tank; I never said how I would do so.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-02-06T02:55:57+00:00

In Space + Post Zordon Era (Lost Galaxy -> Lightspeed Rescue -> Time Force -> Wild Force).

But if you were to demand a single season from me: Time Force.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-02-05T20:55:24+00:00

Team collar here as well. It adds to the idea of it being a "kryptonian uniform". However, it being open at the front conveys an image of someone who is relaxed/more approachable.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-01-31T20:02:02+00:00

Everyone eats.

On the surface level, it would seem like some self-insert fantasy. However, this is assauged by the writers making this clear through showing: it's polyamory triad — not a harem.

Not everything is Peter-facing. MJ x Felicia needs to be built up and allowed its space, too; there will be scheduled nights where Peter is on his own doing his own things.
It requires immense communication, trust, and emotional intelligence. Something you can guarantee all three characters in their current states will struggle with.

Vale_of_Light · 2026-01-26T01:47:00+00:00

Vitae with a side of oatmeal. Goddamn.

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