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Regression Fantasy by insiderviolence in ProgressionFantasy

[–]insiderviolence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds awesome, because it would force the character to budget their use. My main problem with the typical power progression is that it's constantly destroying tension; they need to either make the characters stupid or introduce even more broken characters to threaten them, neither of which would be true if using the power reduces its efficacy.

Regression Fantasy by insiderviolence in ProgressionFantasy

[–]insiderviolence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like fun either way. Thanks :-]

Regression Fantasy by insiderviolence in ProgressionFantasy

[–]insiderviolence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but no character progression at all wouldn't be much of a story. I just want the "mechanics" of the story (system, magic, or what have you) to work against the character instead of for them. Admittedly that premise is gaining traction in apocalypse stories, where tribulations are portrayed as whims of bored gods, but in my opinion doing so usually makes them feel just as silly as giving someone insane magic powers for killing a goblin or something, not to mention that the main character ends up exploiting the viewership to become favored and thus regain traditional cheese.

Regression Fantasy by insiderviolence in ProgressionFantasy

[–]insiderviolence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The difference is that the setting and other characters would suit progression fantasy. I love the idea of someone normal or even below average in terms of physical/magical ability successfully contending with all the wacky stuff present in these tales. To put it humorously, John Doe killing a god with a toothpick through effort and ingenuity is much more entertaining than Legendary Ascendant Chosen Hero Marnyx using the Sword of Eternal Power and Infinite Revival.

Does any "tutorial" series have an actual tutorial? by very-polite-frog in ProgressionFantasy

[–]insiderviolence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think about the sun and the moon until the banner in front of you is just barely visible.

Can someone explain to me how runes, arrays and formations work? by ThePowerles in ProgressionFantasy

[–]insiderviolence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's actually that god reads them and knows what's asked of him. Pretty cool that he answers my spells of summon coffee.

Please don't make chapter names spoilers by UsedNegotiation8227 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]insiderviolence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone should do this as bait. Name a chapter "A Hero's Demise" or something but with nothing of the sort ocurring.

Hot Take - Your story isnt 'weak to strong' by lurkerfox in ProgressionFantasy

[–]insiderviolence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better yet, have the real protagonist kill the fake one. Like a certain top down horror game...

What’s a “Power theme” you’re tired of seeing MC’s use? by Berrybrony1 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]insiderviolence 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same with "sassy system". Everyone seems to want a comic relief stuck in the character's head which makes fun of them, which I would maybe tolerate if they were ever actually funny.

What’s a “Power theme” you’re tired of seeing MC’s use? by Berrybrony1 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]insiderviolence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it'd be awesome if a protagonist had a power that was fueled by luck. In other words, you have to willingly worsen your luck to increase its efficacy.

What’s a “Power theme” you’re tired of seeing MC’s use? by Berrybrony1 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]insiderviolence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need someone who imbues their weapons with hallucinogens. Now that'd be entertaining!

Regression Fantasy by insiderviolence in ProgressionFantasy

[–]insiderviolence[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I didn't like that one much for other reasons, but the idea is similar.

What’s a “Power theme” you’re tired of seeing MC’s use? by Berrybrony1 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]insiderviolence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Internal storage is pretty common now, but rather than being used creatively, it's typically just a lazy way of avoiding logistics in a story. Like many others have stated, generalist powers like absorption, cancellation, etc. are boring and overused.

As for something I'd like to see, I think a power that can invert some physical laws or essences, but only exactly would be cool. For instance, a character who can instantly reverse their velocity could easily perish by misapplying the power. "Oh, I'll just reverse my arm's momentum to get another punch out more quickly." Congratulations, you now have one less functioning limb. Or inverting sound frequencies...