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0 0Strange Transformation
A type of transformation that turns you into something strange
Created: 1 hour ago
0 26Foreboding Carcass
A dead animal foreshadows that danger is coming for the POV characters. (adopted by harrietvanger)
Created: Mar 25th 2023 at 5:08:24 PM
1 9Joke Action(feel free to suggest examples)
An attack or skill that's inferior to normal as a joke.
Created: Apr 14th 2024 at 9:48:08 AM
1 1Silly Accessory Photo
Characters take a photo wearing funny masks and accessories
Created: 17 hours ago
1 3Assimilation Afterlife
When a character dies, their consciousness becomes part of nature.
Created: Apr 25th 2024 at 12:52:12 PM
1 7Murder On A Dime (Lf examples)
A villain uses a game of chance to decide whether a character will live or die.
Created: 14 hours ago
1 10Territorial Scent Marking
A character (re)claims territory the "natural" way.
Created: Jul 29th 2019 at 4:59:05 PM
1 7Rejecting Help
Help or attempt to help is met with or rejected out of fear, distrust, hatred or hostility.
Created: Apr 29th 2024 at 4:15:27 AM
0 38Accidental Injury Guilt (launch when scope is settled)
A character accidentally injures someone they care about and is wracked with guilt.
Created: Feb 21st 2024 at 5:02:54 PM
0 4Dressed to Cook
Puffy white hats and aprons, among other things to signal that someone is a chef, or just cooking something.
Created: 12 hours ago
2 23Constant as the Northern Star
The North Star as a symbol of guidance and stability
Created: Oct 25th 2023 at 10:01:28 PM
1 20Loving Parent, Cruel Parent (formerly Mama Good, Papa Bad)
One parent is loving, the other is abusive or violent.
Created: Apr 21st 2024 at 5:45:35 PM
0 2Mistrial Lawyer
An Amoral Attorney "wins" a case by deliberately causing a mistrial and halting court proceedings.
Created: 17 hours ago
7 15Wealth Justifies Mooching
A character claims that mooching off of and/or stealing from a rich person is okay because the latter can afford it.
Created: Mar 16th 2024 at 6:00:51 PM
2 3Game Fashion Freaks (YMMV) (Up For Grabs)
Video Games with Virtual Paper Doll elements will spawn a subculture that focuses on finding fashionable gear combinations.
Created: Apr 17th 2024 at 12:14:22 PM
0 11Phony Relative
A character lies about being related to someone.
Created: Apr 25th 2024 at 10:11:10 PM
0 19Underestimating Intelligence
A character's attempt to manipulate, outsmart, and/or trick or someone fails because they underestimated how smart someone was.
Created: Apr 27th 2024 at 9:07:01 PM
0 30Defeat By Transformation (LAST CALL FOR EXAMPLES)
The ideal way to win is by transforming your opponent into something else.
Created: Apr 11th 2024 at 2:49:52 AM
The ideal way to win is by transforming your opponent into something else.
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3 32World of Dumbass
The vast majority of characters in a setting are portrayed as ignorant or lacking in common sense. (Adopted by AquaEclipse; launching May 1st 1pm UTC)
Created: Mar 25th 2024 at 5:37:45 PM