| 1 | '''Basic Trope''': Superpowers have widely varying usefulness. |
| 2 | * '''Straight''': Ted has the power to move things with his mind. Meanwhile, Andy has the FlyingBrick set of ComboPlatterPowers expected of a SupermanSubstitute. |
| 3 | * '''Exaggerated''': Andy has full-on RealityWarper powers while Ted has to make do with MindOverMatter. |
| 4 | * '''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. |
| 5 | * '''Justified''': ??? |
| 6 | * '''Inverted''': ??? |
| 7 | * '''Subverted''': ??? |
| 8 | * '''Double Subverted''': ??? |
| 9 | * '''Parodied''': ??? |
| 10 | * '''Zig-Zagged''': ??? |
| 11 | * '''Averted''': ??? |
| 12 | * '''Enforced''': ??? |
| 13 | * '''Lampshaded''': ??? |
| 14 | * '''Invoked''': ??? |
| 15 | * '''Exploited''': ??? |
| 16 | * '''Defied''': ??? |
| 17 | * '''Discussed''': ??? |
| 18 | * '''Conversed''': ??? |
| 19 | * '''Deconstructed''': |
| 20 | ** 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. |
| 21 | ** Arrogance and overcockiness can turn people with even the most impressive powers into total chumps that can get blindsided and knocked out/killed. |
| 22 | ** 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, things that could potentially bite the users at the worst moment. |
| 23 | * '''Reconstructed''': |
| 24 | ** The WeakButSkilled users of superpowers that are BoringButPractical have a chance to shine, show their worth and save the day, earning everyone's respect. |
| 25 | ** A dilligent, responsible hero could actively train to make themselves StrongAndSkilled. |
| 26 | |
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| 30 | %% Optional items, added after Conversed, at your discretion: |
| 31 | %% * '''Implied''': ??? |
| 32 | %% * '''Deconstructed''': ??? |
| 33 | %% * '''Reconstructed''': ??? |
| 34 | %% * '''Played for Laughs''': ??? |
| 35 | %% * '''Played for Drama''': ??? |
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