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Quote:The so-called 'balancing' effect of the Omniverse is one of the ways it can be observed that the Omniverse follows rules of its own, rather than the exact physics of our world. Weapons such as guns are generally far weaker than real-life, particularly those used by secondaries. Rapid-fire weapons are the weakest of all, and many are surprised to discover that they can survive a volley of hits from one without dying (though you're probably going to be in a lot of pain). That does not mean you cannot be killed by them. It's still possible for characters with low (0-1) DEF to be killed by a well-placed shot (or several shots, in the case of a rapid-fire weapon) to the head from higher (3-5+) ATK characters, just the same as a well-placed arrow. This does not mean you can godmode this happening in a player fight (see Site Rules).

Quote:In the Omniverse, two weapons summoned by the same individual that result in the same effect will always have the same strength, regardless of the weapon's mechanism. Be it steampunk technology, magically-powered or modern technology, the effect will be the same. They are linked to the user's own skill and power, and so a stronger individual can often summon a stronger weapon. As a result of this so-called 'balancing effect', summoning a weapon that is powerful in real-life such as a rifle won't be more powerful than a traditional equivalent such as a bow and arrow.

Different kinds of weapons summoned by the same individual may vary in power depending on the weapon's mode of operation. Slower weapons tend to be stronger, while quicker weapons tend to be weaker, in contrast with the real-world. This is one of the more obvious ways it can be observed that the Omniverse has its own strange brand of physics, dubbed 'omni-physics' for simplicity. As a result, people are often surprised to find that rapid-fire weapons aren't necessarily a better choice than a pistol, and may even be weaker.

Quote:Secondaries are summoned to the Omniverse by Primes. Sometimes this is a deliberate summoning, while other times it happens inadvertently, particularly with large-scale summoning which by its very nature is more about the idea than the exact detail, leaving much room for unintended consequence. For example, many of the secondaries who fill the larger verses were created by Aragorn and Palpatine as they erected the buildings of their verses, somewhat to the chagrin of the former.

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Quote:Physical Shapeshifting – 1400 OM (+1000 OM with Elasticity)
Physical shapeshifting gives your character the potential to completely shapeshift their body, gaining or losing up to double or half of their normal mass in the process. This has great practical applications for those with Physical Strength (for example you could make your fist gigantic). It can even be used to dodge by changing the shape of your body – for example by creating a hole in your chest where a sword was about to stab you! To create specific applications such as turning your limbs into weapons, you will need to purchase moves. If you wish to use shapeshifting to deceive people, you will need Illusory Shapeshifting.

Illusory Shapeshifting – 800 OM
This allows you to match the appearance of other creatures (no bigger than twelve feet) and humanoids you have seen or can think of. Your physical abilities will not be changed unless you combine this with physical shapeshifting, and significant pain can cause problems with the illusion. For example, getting punched in the face might cause your face to revert or 'glitch out', revealing yourself as a fake. Without the Physical Shapeshifting Power, this will only be an illusion and not a true physical change.

Quote:Malleability – 1000 OM (+600 OM with Elasticity)
Malleability gives your character the potential to completely mold their body on the fly, gaining up to double or losing up to half of their normal mass in the process. Like Elasticity, it means that you can stretch to great lengths, but it also allows you to make your limbs and extremities bigger, for example in order to punch or grab someone with a gigantic fist (this would require Ranged Proficiency and Remote-Control Proficiency, respectively). It can even be used to dodge by changing the shape of your body – for example by creating a hole in your chest where a sword was about to stab you! It does not offer immunity to cutting weapons unless you can successfully use the power to 'mold' out of the way in time (governed, as with all movement, by your SPD stat). If you wish to shapeshift into other characters, you will need Shapeshifting.

Note: To create specific applications of malleability such as turning your limbs into weapons, you will need to purchase a move. Limited shapeshifts such as this do not require Malleability or the Shapeshifting power.

Shapeshifting – 1400 OM
This allows you to change your form into that of another humanoid or creature you have seen or can think of (no taller or wider than twelve feet). Depending on the difference between one's current form and the form you are changing into, and your SPD stat, a shapeshift can be almost instantaneous or take up to ten seconds (if very complicated and with a very low SPD stat). This does not change your actual stats, like an Alternate Form would. So while you may become bigger, you won't actually become stronger. Actively molding your body will require the Malleability power. Those with Enhanced Senses will be able to pick up on the fact that you are not what you appear to be. Additionally, being hit with enough pain may cause your shapeshift to 'glitch' – this won't actually knock you out of the shapeshift, but can reveal you to be a fake, for example by causing colours to flicker.

Note: Any natural weapons gained in your shapeshifted state (such as claws) will be weak against other Primes unless purchased as a move. Limited shapeshifts such as simply gaining claws or talons do not require the Shapeshifting power, only the move.

Quote:Growth – 800 OM
(requires Physical Strength and at least 3 ATK) This allows a user to grow up to 100 metres tall without needing to use Alternate Forms. It can be used in combination with Shapeshifting to allow shapeshifts to gigantic creatures, or in concert with Malleability to remove the upper constraints on size. Like other shapeshifts, this is not a true Alternate Form and does not change your stats. While a giant size will increase your weight and reach, it will also leave you a much more vulnerable target as it does not increase your SPD nor DEF, making you a lot slower relatively speaking.

Shrink – 800 OM
This allows a user to shrink up to three inches tall without needing a dedicated Alternate Form. While your actual stats will not decrease, fighting on a small scale will require you to get a lot closer to use your abilities as your overall range and perception will be decreased in concert.