Tomorrow People...or...Scanners 2013

[Master Rel]

The TV show Tomorrow People deals with a tiny fraction of people, mutants, that have the three T's...Teleportation...Telepathy...Telekinesis.

The episode I saw was a bit of Jumper, a bit of Chronicle, and a bit of Push...all in all a good combo of thoughts and starters.

The characters exposed so far have a measure of each...so my RPG designer brain said "Hey let us explore this a bit more"

So I offer this...let us consider you discover you are a noted mutant, what priority of the three T's would you assign for yourself?

1st, 2nd, 3rd...1st being the strongest and 3rd being the least strong.

(abilities noted with 1-3, if you chose for a given power to be your 1st then apply the 1 and if the same is to be your 2nd then use the 2)

Teleportation
1...slowest yet furthest, anyplace you can see (even a pic) or have spent extended (a long time) time you can teleport to...5-10 seconds to engage

2...2-3 seconds to engage, anyplace you have memorized or have a line of sight view, you can teleport to

3...instantaneous, teleport anyplace within your line of sight


Telepathy
1...can read nearly anyone with eye to eye contact or a touch, can also read others out of noted eye/touch if given time to focus and be undisturbed...can communicate with those you have read over great distances...can press weak willed people to act as you desire with simple actions

2...(pick two) read others very well, communicate over great distances, or can press others

3...(pick one) read others very well, communicate over great distances, or can press others


Telekinesis
1...push or pull at range with strength x5 normal human strength, line of sight distance

2...push or pull at range with strength x3 normal human strength, line of sight distance

3...push or pull at range with normal human strength, line of sight distance


As a final thought...you could be a Solo...meaning you only have one type of power, not two and not three, just one...but it is different and powerful compared to the other's version of the same power.

Solo
Teleport...can teleport instantly, with up to x3 personal weight (including other people), to any location memorized/pictured/line of sight, can teleport another person against their will (line of sight location)

Solo
Telepath...can read nearly anyone at a glance, can communicate with anyone they have read before at range, can press complex action, can alter emotions, can cause those touched to drop into deep sleep, can alter memories

Solo
TK...can press/pull at line of sight range with x10 normal human strength, can grab/compress/crush with x5 normal human strength, can levitate (slow walking speed)



So what direction would you choose?

The three T's; which order?

The Solo?

[Master Rel]

For me, I would be happy with any of the possible combinations or options 

But for the exercise...


1st...Teleportation...slowest yet furthest, anyplace you can see (even a pic) or have spent extended (a long time) time you can teleport to...5-10 seconds to engage

2nd...Telepathy...(pick two) read others very well, communicate over great distances, or can press others

3rd...Telekinesis...push or pull at range with normal human strength, line of sight distance

[chicago.jedi]

I would pick teleportation as my first and strongest power. This seems like s very practical skill to me. I would make great use of it.

Second, I would choose telekinesis.  This seems like a skill I could have some fun with. Jedi parlor tricks and such.

Lastly, I would choose telepathy.  This seems like it might come in handy on occasion, but in general, I have no real desire to read thoughts.  I have a hard enough time quieting my own mind.

[Jev Moldara]

Hell, I'm going Solo on Telepathy.

People don't realize just how insanely powerful telepathy can be.

[B1ondeange1]

Decisions!! Up until I read the bit about being a solo, I would have said telekinesis first, transportation second- this could be very handy. And third telepathy- still able to read minds if it was needed, but not a priority.

but a very large part of me would very much like the solo telekinesis- I've always wanted to be able to levitate!! Who cares its only slow walking speed, being able to float around would just be awesome  And that kind of ability to move and manipulate objects... Oh yes, that'd suit me nicely!!!!

I think that would have to be my choice, solo telekinesis

[Crowman76]

Telekinesis
1...push or pull at range with strength x5 normal human strength, line of sight distance

Teleportation
2...2-3 seconds to engage, anyplace you have memorized or have a line of sight view, you can teleport to

Telepathy
3...(pick one) read others very well, communicate over great distances, or can press others

If i was to solo however it would be,

Telepath...can read nearly anyone at a glance, can communicate with anyone they have read before at range, can press complex action, can alter emotions, can cause those touched to drop into deep sleep, can alter memories

[Master Rel]

It is a curious choice right?

I mean any one would be a wonder.

[Crowman76]

It is a curious choice right?

I mean any one would be a wonder.

Totally agree, was just catching up on the Tomorrow people today  thats why the tread caught my eye.

[Master Rel]

Looking back I like my original choice but could easily go with a solo of Teleportation.

For me, I would be happy with any of the possible combinations or options 

But for the exercise...


1st...Teleportation...slowest yet furthest, anyplace you can see (even a pic) or have spent extended (a long time) time you can teleport to...5-10 seconds to engage

2nd...Telepathy...(pick two) read others very well, communicate over great distances, or can press others

3rd...Telekinesis...push or pull at range with normal human strength, line of sight distance

As a final thought...you could be a Solo...meaning you only have one type of power, not two and not three, just one...but it is different and powerful compared to the other's version of the same power.

Solo
Teleport...can teleport instantly, with up to x3 personal weight (including other people), to any location memorized/pictured/line of sight, can teleport another person against their will (line of sight location)

[Racona Nova]

My decision:

Teleportation
1...slowest yet furthest, anyplace you can see (even a pic) or have spent extended (a long time) time you can teleport to...5-10 seconds to engage

Telepathy
1...can read nearly anyone with eye to eye contact or a touch, can also read others out of noted eye/touch if given time to focus and be undisturbed...can communicate with those you have read over great distances...can press weak willed people to act as you desire with simple actions

Telekinesis
1...push or pull at range with strength x5 normal human strength, line of sight distance


If I would be a Solo, then:
Telepath...can read nearly anyone at a glance, can communicate with anyone they have read before at range, can press complex action, can alter emotions, can cause those touched to drop into deep sleep, can alter memories

Although I don't know if I would use all of my Solo Telepath abilites...altering memories, emotions or pressing complex actions are abilites that might be abused if they would be available...

My alternative would be a Solo
Teleport...can teleport instantly, with up to x3 personal weight (including other people), to any location memorized/pictured/line of sight, can teleport another person against their will (line of sight location)