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* '''Downplayed''': ???

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* '''Downplayed''': ???Both Andy and Ted have FlyingBrick superpowers, although Andy is stronger and more durable than Ted, and can fly at a faster rate than Ted.
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* Straight:
** Ted has the power to move things with his mind. Meanwhile, Andy has the FlyingBrick set of ComboPlatterPowers expected of a SupermanExpy.
* Exaggerated:
** Andy has full-on RealityWarper powers while Ted has to make do with MindOverMatter.
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'''Basic Trope''': Superpowers have widely varying usefulness.
* Straight:
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'''Straight''': Ted has the power to move things with his mind. Meanwhile, Andy has the FlyingBrick set of ComboPlatterPowers expected of a SupermanExpy.
SupermanSubstitute.
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'''Exaggerated''': Andy has full-on RealityWarper powers while Ted has to make do with MindOverMatter.
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** A dilligent, responsible hero could actively train to make themselves StrongAndSkilled.

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** A dilligent, responsible hero could actively train to make themselves StrongAndSkilled.StrongAndSkilled.

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* Straight:
** Ted has the power to move things with his mind. Meanwhile, Andy has the FlyingBrick set of ComboPlatterPowers expected of a SupermanExpy.
** Andy has full-on RealityWarper powers while Ted has to make do with MindOverMatter.
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** The WeakButSkilled users of superpowers that are BoringButPractical have a chance to shine and save the day, earning everyone's respect.

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** The WeakButSkilled users of superpowers that are BoringButPractical have a chance to shine shine, show their worth and save the day, earning everyone's respect.
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** People with seemingly impressive superpowers might fall victim to UnskilledButStrong due to lack of practical, pragmatic, or varied use or AwesomeButImpractical due to overlooking serious drawbacks, both things that could potentially bite the users at the worst moment.

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** People with seemingly impressive superpowers might fall victim to UnskilledButStrong due to a lack of practice, lack of practical, pragmatic, or varied use WhenAllYouHaveIsAHammer or AwesomeButImpractical due to overlooking serious drawbacks, both things that could potentially bite the users at the worst moment.
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** A dilligent, responsible hero could actively train to make themselves StrongButSkilled.

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** A dilligent, responsible hero could actively train to make themselves StrongButSkilled.StrongAndSkilled.
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* Deconstructed:
** Superpowers are judged at face-value, prioritizing flashy abilities and ignoring ones that either don't seem impressive at first glance or have more of a MundaneUtility.
** Arrogance and overcockiness can turn people with even the most impressive powers into total chumps that can get blindsided and knocked out/killed.
** People with seemingly impressive superpowers might fall victim to UnskilledButStrong due to lack of practical, pragmatic, or varied use or AwesomeButImpractical due to overlooking serious drawbacks, both things that could potentially bite the users at the worst moment.
* Reconstructed:
** The WeakButSkilled users of superpowers that are BoringButPractical have a chance to shine and save the day, earning everyone's respect.
** A dilligent, responsible hero could actively train to make themselves StrongButSkilled.

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