Why Some Powers Are Restricted

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Why are some powers restricted and others can be had at any time? New members are often disappointed to see a favorite power from the series falls into this category - and it's easy to see why. There are some excellent powers here, no doubt about it. But as a famous superhero once said, "with great power comes great responsibility." That axiom is true here, as well.


What does that mean? It means that the powers listed here, while limitable (see Why Some Powers Are Banned? for a discussion of limitability in powers) are nonetheless extremely strong in their own right. Many times they are so-called "umbrella" or "cluster" powers that give the user many, many options in the roleplay. It can be very cool. But in the wrong hands, it can suck the fun out of the RP for an unlucky person - and we want to avoid that at all costs.


Powers, however, do not abuse themselves. They are abused by players. This in mind, restricted powers are permitted on the condition that we get to know you first. If you have an investment in the room, if you've spent time plotting and talking in the room with everyone, we can know with much more certainty that you're not a godmoder out for quick lulz with a power. Roleplaying is, ideally, never about the powers and always about the characters. Sometimes people come to the room with that the wrong way around. That's okay. You'll have plenty of time to learn while playing. That's part of the idea too - accidents happen, rules are broken and feelings are hurt without any intention to do harm. Your first few weeks playing in the room are training, a way to integrate yourself into the grand scheme of things so that when the time comes, you can play on the higher levels in a way that will be fun for everyone involved.