| Re: Loose Cannons [message #56785 is a reply to message #55485 ] |
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 mittfh
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Despite the regrettable loss of Shawn (and possibly some others in future chapters - eight is still a fairly large number to arrive at once - but hopefully Bek won't kill off many more!), what's more outstanding is the sheer incompetence of the numerous agencies attempting to capture them, very much turning it into a fustercluck.
Never Underestimate Your Opposition
A motto that hasn't been heard by either those that captured them (dregs of school who'd never be able to work together, let alone know anything about strategy and planning) or the three different outfits sent to capture them.
-oOo-
Meanwhile, it appears as though their 'new' appearances aren't entirely stable, given that while lying low at the Greenhouse, some of them 'reverted' - only to reform once they started using their powers. The crystals could be very useful to them - once they're relatively safe, experiment further with the effects each has, so that where possible, instead of a 1:1 relationship of crystals and wearers, they mix and match - keeping unpredictable will do wonders to unnerve those they encounter.
-oOo-
Given San Franciso is apparently a mutant haven, it's quite likely that it'll be there that the gang will find out about Whateley. Especially if the hunt for them escalates beyond their town and goes statewide / countrywide, they'll probably try to travel there themselves, all the time attempting (with varying degrees of success) to stay below the radar.
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| Re: Loose Cannons [message #56791 is a reply to message #56786 ] |
Sun, 15 April 2012 10:00 |
Isodecan
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I'm really not getting at this point why they didn't try to contact the West Coast League, since they apparently think they are mutants. It is my belief that Evan is the only actual mutant among them, which makes me wonder why his mother and Col Ramsey divorced. That would explain why his powers were different from what the Instrumentality expected.
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| Re: Loose Cannons [message #56794 is a reply to message #55485 ] |
Sun, 15 April 2012 10:18 |
Deamon
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And the Knights of Purity once again show themselves to be true paragons of goodness. [/sarcasmmode]
She really should have given that douchebag a frontal bisectomy...
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| Re: Loose Cannons [message #56797 is a reply to message #56795 ] |
Sun, 15 April 2012 11:22 |
kraftykeltic
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Remember, agencies can only react to situations that they have seen in the past or experienced. When quarry, prey? acts outside of the hunters experience, they become confused, baffled and ineffective.
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| Re: Loose Cannons [message #56799 is a reply to message #55485 ] |
Sun, 15 April 2012 11:35 |
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IronOx
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Location: NY |
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Yeah, there's a serious probability warper in there somewhere. As usual, enjoying story very much.
Real question, though. Why have they not already posted their story on Youtube, their Facebook/Twitter/Tumblr accounts (or the WU equivalents thereof) and otherwise used all the new ways that someone can get their story out today. Heh - for some real fun, wonder what would happen if they started a petition for a real investigation (as opposed to a panic attack) on Change.org (or, again WU equivalent).
No way a modern teenager wouldn't at least think of those. Or did I miss something?
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| Re: Loose Cannons [message #56800 is a reply to message #55485 ] |
Sun, 15 April 2012 12:13 |
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Sojiro
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Registered: November 2011 |
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I was expecting the new chapter to be interesting and entertaining, but it was even better. Neat!
Thanks Bek, that was a great read.
| Quote: | The M-SOC immediately reacted to get all bystanders away from the gas, which would have been lethal to normal people.
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Wait, what? Most of the mutants don't have an enhanced metabolism. That means that their "CS gas" is lethal to most of their targets? Doesn't that sort of defeat the point of using CS gas?
Don't they have both regular and enhanced CS gas?
Minor typo here :| Quote: | [Batter:] Jeezus! One of the Bogies is a fucking GIANT, and he just threw a pickup at me! WHERE IS OUR FUCKING BACKUP?]
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| Re: Loose Cannons [message #56801 is a reply to message #55485 ] |
Sun, 15 April 2012 12:32 |
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Nicky82
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What a clasterfuck, now we know what to answer when Diane goes around asking why we think the KoP are a bunch of triggerhappy racists, all we have to say is "Ask to Bek".
Anyway, the probability warper is definitely Evan, I would say that s/he's probably a teleporter too.
Anyway, WU is damned bleak if you happen to be a mutant.
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| Re: Loose Cannons [message #56803 is a reply to message #55485 ] |
Sun, 15 April 2012 12:37 |
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stacy
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Location: Indiana |
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Just a note to the excellent author. I have enjoyed Loose Cannons so far. You have obviously put a ton of thought and effort into the storyline and then the work of getting it written, is so hard by itself. Thank You. The kids have been very lucky to survive as long as they have. They are going to have to get a lot sharper very quickly, or someone with some smarts, and some competence is going to hurt them badly. Now, I have to go and read chpater 2. Thank you so much.
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| Re: Loose Cannons [message #56807 is a reply to message #55485 ] |
Sun, 15 April 2012 13:57 |
Angelform
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So to summarise:
Protagonist, like much of TK, has a power that defies known science. Also likely a probability warper.
The Knights will apparently assume any paranormal in the area in a mutant and have weapons lethal to everyone but mid-high exemplars as part of their standard loadout. They also have experience in shady deals. So much for Herbert Goodkind having the sense to keep his own organization clean.
The MCO, in a branch that violently persecutes mutants (same branch Phase was a 'guest' of), use paranormals are their main capture unit.
No one bothers to consider what powers their opponents may or may not have. Prime examples: surprise at someone getting out of a dead end corridor and assuming that a blaster can fly.
Gender issues are actually interesting but are getting essentially ignored.
There actually is a city in america that is predominantly pro-mutant. Not that it helps the D-morphs but still, nice to know.
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| Re: Loose Cannons [message #56812 is a reply to message #55485 ] |
Sun, 15 April 2012 16:06 |
Niknokitueu
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Location: Swansea, UK |
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Loved the second chapter even more than the first.
The kids have been fitted up tighter than a size 16 girl wearing a size 8 dress.
Just greatful that they have managed to guess the real situation, and at least now know that everyone in authority is against them. Kinda makes it easier to deal when you don't have to work out whether someone is friend or foe.
I do like the odds mangling - the same thing that is keeping Evan alive is also making sure he 'lives in interesting times'. I just hope that his colleagues don't end up paying the price for being too close to a probability nexus.
'I liked your story. Thank you.'
Have Fun!
Niknokitueu
Do, or Do Not. There is no Try.
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| Re: Loose Cannons [message #56816 is a reply to message #56807 ] |
Sun, 15 April 2012 16:37 |
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Sojiro
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| Angelform wrote on Sun, 15 April 2012 19:57 | The MCO, in a branch that violently persecutes mutants (same branch Phase was a 'guest' of), use paranormals are their main capture unit.
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Los Angeles =/= Sacramento
| Angelform wrote on Sun, 15 April 2012 19:57 | No one bothers to consider what powers their opponents may or may not have. Prime examples: surprise at someone getting out of a dead end corridor and assuming that a blaster can fly.
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The former is understandable, as the target had not used any power of that type when trying to escape. We had the same thing with Stacy, when she spontaneously used a power she didn't know she had (because she was so inexperienced) Tawny thought that it was because she was a consummate professional who always kept an escape card hidden. Here it's the same cause with a slightly different effect, they assumed that he had outside help.
It is a more reasonable conclusion than "we just got owned by a bumbling amateur who doesn't even know what his powers are", since mutants/dynamorphs are not usually that powerful right after manifestation.
The latter is really weird though. Do all KoP assume that all blasters are flyers as part of sop? Being prepared for that possibility is good (as it is a common combination that does change things a little) but being confused and less effective because they are fighting a non-flying blaster? Wut?
| Angelform wrote on Sun, 15 April 2012 19:57 | There actually is a city in america that is predominantly pro-mutant. Not that it helps the D-morphs but still, nice to know.
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We know the MCO in New York is pretty pro-mutant, and the city itself doesn't discriminate against them.
[Updated on: Sun, 15 April 2012 16:38]
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