Move Approval V

[Dane Regan]

T1SU - Charm (600): Physical, Debuff, Telepathy
[spoiler]Dane speaks a few words or a sentence to someone within 12ft of him over the course of 5 seconds (or so), during which he can't attack or defend himself but can still move to dodge and pursue. This breaches their mind if they don't immediately block him out (i.e. use a super defence). For the next 40 seconds, they fall desperately in love with him and are unable to act in a way that might harm him and his friends. They probably won't suddenly throw their own allies under the bus and fight for him, but the won't assist any of his enemies or hinder his allies - they're so in love with Dane than the idea of betraying him simply doesn't register, so they'll most likely abstain from combat. Some people may choose to help him and his allies or hinder their own allies in a fight situation, although this will typically be very minor and depends on the person (OOC permission is needed for more than them using one or two minor buffs or trying to stop the fight). However, this move will also end prematurely if the person under its effects takes damage from Dane or someone else they couldn't hurt during this move, or if they witness one of those people try to hurt them.

RP Notes: For targets who can't feel "love" (e.g. robots), or for those where Dane is far out of line with their "tastes", this will simply take the form of feelings like immense respect and devotion, or just act like a strong friendship - but has the same mechanical impacts. Some targets may experience lingering effects, but most probably won't (this is writing fodder). In non-combat situations, this move may last for longer durations (such as against some NPCs or with OOC permission).[/spoiler]
T2SU - Dominate (800): Physical, Debuff, Telepathy
[spoiler]Dane presses his palm against the head of his target for 5 seconds. This can be a full hold or just a touch, but, if not blocked (with a T2 super defence or higher), a barrage of information will flow directly into their mind from Dane, forcing his will upon them for the next 40 seconds. During this time, they cannot work in a way to harm or hinder Dane or his allies, nor aid Dane's enemies. Furthermore, they experience a very strong compulsion to assist Dane. Unlike Charm, they're still somewhat lucid, so have the ability to try and resist. This varies from person to person somewhat, but as a bare minimum, they will have to attack anyone Dane designates and work to protect him. 

This won't be at full effectiveness: they could easily try to miss most strikes, opt not to use their more powerful or exerting attacks, and so on - however, their mind will always force them to attempt a method that could be lethal (so they can't "attack" someone with a feather). Setting up opportunities for Dane to attack more easily is considered to be under the lethality umbrella (as Dane attacking someone could be lethal). Even if they don't end up hurting anyone, they will hinder Dane's enemies to a good extent of their ability, such as blocking and obstructing their attacks. They still maintain a sense of self-preservation, so won't mindlessly tank attacks if they wouldn't normally, but will happily end up with some grazes.

In addition to this, they will be forced to obey any other basic order Dane gives them that doesn't directly put them in harm's way (e.g. he can ask them to drop a weapon, or try to execute a basic attack, but not to stab themselves, or get in the way of a strong enemy's attack). Dane cannot directly force them to use specific moves or powers (but could ask them to climb a wall - prompting them to use a wall climbing move), nor can he ask them to give up an item or artefact or lead them to spend sp. Lastly, this effect ends prematurely if they ever take more than a couple of moderate hits from either Dane or someone they're unable to attack. In some cases, this may have a longer duration - even spanning weeks and months, potentially even indefinitely (requires OOC permission). This is more prevalent when used against a defeated opponent or someone with a weaker mind (rp fodder).
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Reposting these after some discussion in the staff forum about the appropriate duration of "stun/freeze/etc." super utilities as well as whether I can stretch "mind control" as far as I did. Haven't really changed much besides:
>adding minor quirks to the "mind control" (to stop shenanigans like stealing items and stuff - lemme know if there's another "exploit" I missed)
>changing Charm so it ends when Dane or his allies try to hurt the charmed person
>adding charge times to each of them
>adding in a bit of fluff regarding the rp side of the "love" thing
The basic consensus is that 40 seconds of bringing someone out of a fight for 1sp is fine if they can't be hurt (or it ends if they're attacked). Although technically, Charm doesn't bring someone out of a fight, it just stops them hurting Dane's team or aiding someone who wants to hurt Dane's team. I think it's fine - because it doesn't force them to fight for Dane or anything - but it has an interesting effect on a free-for-all worth considering.

Bump/reminder.