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An Axe To Grind is no longer a trope


# Furthermore, I will also make sure that the weapon I give them is not one that either is effective against me or my lieutenants ([[GameBreaker or the quest in general]]), or is the weapon type the hero specializes in. I mean, come on, giving him a battleaxe when he specializes in AnAxeToGrind or a {{BFS}}? That's just [[TemptingFate suicidal.]]

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# Furthermore, I will also make sure that the weapon I give them is not one that either is effective against me or my lieutenants ([[GameBreaker or the quest in general]]), or is the weapon type the hero specializes in. I mean, come on, giving him a battleaxe when he specializes in AnAxeToGrind axes or a {{BFS}}? That's just [[TemptingFate suicidal.]]
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# If there have been cases of a Film/{{Contagion}}-like virus around my turf, I will not treat it like a joke. Rather than put the whole land in lockdown, I will make sure the appropriate "cases" are quarantined for whatever my trusted medical advisors can prove to me is the likely incubation period.

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# If there have been cases of a Film/{{Contagion}}-like Film/{{Contagion|2011}}-like virus around my turf, I will not treat it like a joke. Rather than put the whole land in lockdown, I will make sure the appropriate "cases" are quarantined for whatever my trusted medical advisors can prove to me is the likely incubation period.
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# I shall wear the Spare key to my Safe visibly on my neck. Anyone stealing that key and using it to open my safe quickly learns that the key has an extra pin on it that triggers a spray of acid on the culprit. I will also keep in mind which pin is trapped and can vile it down to open the safe without danger in case I cannot access my primary safe key.

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# I shall wear the Spare key to my Safe visibly on my neck. Anyone stealing that key and using it to open my safe quickly learns that the key has an extra pin on it that triggers a spray of acid on the culprit. I will also keep in mind which pin is trapped and can vile file it down to open the safe without danger in case I cannot access my primary safe key.
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removed another reference to reddit. Again, the rule is sound, but the reference to Reddit is unnecessary and skirts importing drama


# While on that subject, don't act like an entitled jerk, as that's one way to end up in a Reddit post.

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# While on that subject, just don't act like an entitled jerk, as that's one way to end up in a Reddit post.jerk at all.
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while not acting like a brat is a sound rule for an EO, griping about the brats in the reddit forums skirts importing drama, and an example/rule list is not the place to gripe about that anyway.


# I will not act like those Karens over there in those Reddit forums. Seriously ladies! Can't you see that the fella in the sweat-stained tank top and gym shorts ''doesn't'' work there?

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# I will not act like those Karens over there in those Reddit forums. Seriously ladies! Can't you see that "Karens". That attitude is counterproductive and attracts way too much of the fella in the sweat-stained tank top and gym shorts ''doesn't'' work there?wrong kind of attention.
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# When I build a Flying Fortress of Doom to hover above the Capital City and launch missiles at famous landmarks, I will also include hidden sections in its design filled with canisters of nerve gas. When the Hero blows up my [=FFoD=], the nerve gas tanks rupture and the Hero will destroy the city. Then, when the Hero is crippled with grief of having killed everybody, I will finish him off with some well-placed sniper rifle rounds.

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# When I build a Flying Fortress of Doom to hover above the Capital City and launch missiles at famous landmarks, I will also include hidden sections in its design filled with canisters of nerve gas. When the Hero blows up my [=FFoD=], the nerve gas tanks rupture and the Hero will destroy the city. Then, when the Hero is crippled with grief of having killed everybody, I will finish him off with some well-placed sniper rifle rounds.



# When I dispose of a body, I will first remove all electrical devices which may be used to pinpoint the body's location, such as GPS locators and cell phones, and [[DestroyTheEvidence then destroy them immediately]]. Alternatively, have said tracking devices moved to and activated in a nondescript location; so should any heroes connected to the deceased come to mount a rescue mission, a setup of [[BoobyTrap high-explosive booby traps]] will be there and waiting.

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# When I dispose of a body, I will first remove all electrical devices which may be used to pinpoint the body's location, such as GPS locators and cell phones, and [[DestroyTheEvidence then destroy them immediately]]. Alternatively, have said tracking devices moved to and activated in a nondescript location; so should any heroes connected to the deceased come to mount a rescue mission, a setup of [[BoobyTrap high-explosive booby traps]] -- ideally with a cadre of snipers a safe distance away for extra measure -- will be there and waiting.

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# When I dispose of a body, I will first remove all electrical devices which may be used to pinpoint the body's location, such as GPS locators and cell phones, and [[DestroyTheEvidence then destroy them immediately.]]

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# When I dispose of a body, I will first remove all electrical devices which may be used to pinpoint the body's location, such as GPS locators and cell phones, and [[DestroyTheEvidence then destroy them immediately.]] immediately]]. Alternatively, have said tracking devices moved to and activated in a nondescript location; so should any heroes connected to the deceased come to mount a rescue mission, a setup of [[BoobyTrap high-explosive booby traps]] will be there and waiting.



# The shark tanks on the walls of my office are nothing but wide screen televisions showing an image from my shark tank. That way the Hero cannot distract my mooks by shooting the shark tanks and flooding my office. TV screens are easier to replace than moldy office furniture.

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# The shark tanks on the walls of my office are nothing but wide screen televisions showing an image from my shark tank. That way the Hero cannot distract my mooks by shooting the shark tanks and flooding my office. TV screens are easier to replace than moldy mouldy office furniture.
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# If I am off to invade TheHero's base of operations, to end the conflict once and for all, I must never leave my own lair unguarded. They will simply take it over and use my own devices and plans to destroy me and my army. If TheHero gets any smart ideas to invade my place, I will keep properly-tested and cleared Super Soldiers as well as EliteMooks as a surprise.
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# In the event that the Hero had some sort of monument made of them, and then I best them, I'll leave said monument alone. It's a good idea to have a reminder that it's possible for me to be beaten. Also, folks don't look kindly upon those who just destroy monuments for no good reason, especially if the other had dedicated their life to saving people. Beside, there's nothing wrong with showing respect to a fallen rival.
# Of course, exceptions can be made if the monument is magic, or hiding dangerous technology that I would prefer not to allow into others’ hands.

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# In the event that the Hero had some sort of monument made of them, and then I best them, I'll leave said monument alone. It's a good idea to have a reminder that it's possible for me to be beaten. Also, folks don't look kindly upon those who just destroy monuments for no good reason, especially if the other had dedicated their life to saving people. Beside, there's nothing wrong with showing respect to a fallen rival.
# Of course, exceptions can be made
rival. Exception: if the monument is magic, or hiding dangerous technology that I would prefer not to allow into others’ hands.hands. In that case I would make a copy and ''then'' destroy it.
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# While some folks like to destroy history, and try to claim that they had "invented the Whooper" and not the person who actually did, I will actually take an interest in Historical Conservation. In fact, I shall see to it that funding is set aside to educate folks on those "increasingly lost" building methods. Even if I'm not a fan of that 16th century stone church, it looks good for PR purposes if I am supporting its maintenance. That, and the Hero's SecretIdentity will, more than likely, try to also drum up support for said church, or whatever historical place I'm trying to help out.
# In the event that the Hero had some sort of monument made of them, and then I best them, I'll leave said monument alone. It's a good idea to have a reminder that it's possible for me to be beaten. Also, folks don't look kindly upon those who just destroy monuments for no good reason, especially if the other had dedicated their life to saving people. Beside, there's nothing wrong with showing respect to a fallen rival.



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# If a person who is a OneManArmy has sworn themself to my services, then my priority regarding handling them will be ''not to piss them off'', else their fury will be directed to me and my organization as in the worst case scenario, I will watch everything crumbling around me alone.
# If I do decide to [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder betray them]], NoKillLikeOverkill is the only possible way, and before they have a chance to process the betrayal ''at all''.



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# If people from a place that has magic tries to conquer my technologically advanced land, I will ask them just how common magic if in their land. If everyone, and their mom, can use it, and it's superior to my technology, don't be afraid to make some sort of deal.

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# If people from a place that has magic tries to conquer my technologically advanced land, I will ask them just how common magic if is in their land. If everyone, and their mom, can use it, and it's superior to my technology, don't be afraid to make some sort of deal.

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# I will not try HijackingCthulhu unless I am absolutely, totally sure that I can keep control of whatever powerful being I’m trying it on. It sometimes works but more often the hijacker finds that EvilIsNotAToy.



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# See that guy teabagging my fallen minion -- shoot him in the testicles! You just don't disrespect the dead like that! That being said, if teabagger is a woman, getting shot there still hurts! They will learn not to do it again!
# If it turns out getting a composer for my army's theme song is just way too expensive, I'll settle for using an already existing song. Plenty already do that trick.
# Don't underestimate a new hero - even rookies get lucky once in a while.
# If people from a place that has magic tries to conquer my technologically advanced land, I will ask them just how common magic if in their land. If everyone, and their mom, can use it, and it's superior to my technology, don't be afraid to make some sort of deal.
# If it turns out that only a handful of people from the magic world can use magic, and/or the magic is equal or less powerful compared to my technology, I'll demonstrate the power that any one of my people could easily access, even the magicless ones. They might be the ones trying to cut a deal afterwards.



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# Even though my Mooks will have to swear UndyingLoyalty to me and my cause, I must assume some of them might try to be TheStarscream. I will consider installing bugs that responds to trigger sentences, and punish the arrogant Mook who thinks he can overthrow me. [[Literature/NineteenEightyFour The punishments are to be carried in a top secret manner]], we can't let our soldiers know [[BigBrotherIsWatching they're being watched]].
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# If I operate a restaurant or some sort of retail store as a front for my base, I will make sure to stand up for those working in that decoy area. Should I spot some overly-self-entitled person (often known as a Karen or Chad) harassing another customer or an employee, I'll throw that Karen/Chad out of the place. If they threaten to call the police after I've tossed them out, I'll tell them to do so. When the police ''do'' come, I'll simply show them the security footage, after which the police will take away the Karen/Chad for whatever they did. Exception: if this is a Villain whose support I need, I will take them aside and instruct them on the necessities of maintaining a cover, including if necessary lying about accepting others as equals while in the disguised area. They might never be able to mentally process that all human beings have rights and legal protections, but they can understand lying (about something they firmly believe is false, even if it is actually true) in constrained circumstances (such as within the physical boundaries of the front) out of demonstrable necessity.

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# If I operate a restaurant or some sort of retail store as a front for my base, I will make sure to stand up for those working in that decoy area. Should I spot some overly-self-entitled person (often known as a Karen or Chad) harassing another customer or an employee, I'll throw that Karen/Chad out of the place. If they threaten to call the police after I've tossed them out, I'll tell them to do so. When the police ''do'' come, I'll simply show them the security footage, after which the police will take away the Karen/Chad for whatever they did. Exception: if this is a Villain whose support I need, I will take them aside and instruct them on the necessities of maintaining a cover, including if necessary lying about accepting others as equals while in the disguised area. They might never be able to mentally process that all human beings have rights and legal protections, even when I might manipulate some of them, but they can understand lying (about something they firmly believe is false, even if it is actually true) in constrained circumstances (such as within the physical boundaries of the front) out of demonstrable necessity.

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# In addition, I will also try to make the Mook uniforms as practical/stylish as possible. This is good for morale.
# Finally, if possible, I should try to find a AwesomeMcCoolname for my evil army. If it's based on military lines, then this shall also apply to the divisional, regimental, and battalion level.
# I will strictly enforce ShootTheDog in my evil organization. Honor and pride are worth many things, but victory is the first thing we all aspire to. If the former get in the way of victory, then we might as well be TheHero.
# If an AmnesiacHero wanders into my territory, I will kill them at once. Granted I could manipulate them to my will, but the chance of the LaserGuidedAmnesia being reversed is always too great.
# If possible, I will contract a well-talented composer to write some songs and music for me and my evil army. If I have a time machine, I should also see about hiring long-deceased composers for this purpose.
# In addition, I should also see the possibilities of learning to play the OminousPipeOrgan or any other related musical instrument. Not only can this inspire fear, it also has every chance of making me look stylish and cultured.
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