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FreezairForALimitedTime Responsible adult from Planet Claire Since: Jan, 2001
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#1876: Aug 29th 2012 at 10:00:13 PM

Cora and Ran have such similar reactions I'll just lump them together: "Oh please, I've stepped on magical beasts more menacing than you." Ran in particular might be more fascinated than scared, since it's something new to learn about. Cora, eh, she's dealt with wendigos and psychopaths; it could be way worse.

The next character throws a party, but nobody shows up.

"Proto-Indo-European makes the damnedest words related. It's great. It's the Kevin Bacon of etymology." ~Madrugada
DrFurball Two-bit blockhead from The House of the Rising Sun Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Tongue-tied
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#1877: Aug 30th 2012 at 7:42:43 AM

George would just shrug. "Typical." Then eat the snacks by himself, while sighing deeply. Phil would just go into another room and play his PS 2. Liz would experience despair.

Your character's hair is on fire.

edited 30th Aug '12 7:42:52 AM by DrFurball

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MurkyMuse Magical Girl Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
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#1878: Aug 30th 2012 at 11:39:15 AM

Rose: Scrambles to put it out (either by jumping in a nearby source of water or stop-drop-rolling), while her combat instructor Lugh gruffly watches.

Zyanya: She's a firebender, so putting it out is a simple matter.

While on a road trip, your character's vehicle broke down and now they're stuck in the middle of nowhere with no cell phone signal. What do they do?

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#1879: Aug 30th 2012 at 1:39:20 PM

This is pretty much what's happened to Uly. They carry on as normal.

The leader of your character's country of residence (or what they consider such, where appropriate) has been kidnapped by ninjas. They are asked if they are a "Bad enough dude" to rescue them.

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FreezairForALimitedTime Responsible adult from Planet Claire Since: Jan, 2001
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#1880: Aug 30th 2012 at 3:07:39 PM

Cora: Pfft. Like a boss. *"Deal With It" sunglasses*

Ran: "Alone, I am powerless. But together, nothing can stop us!" *strikes a Charlie's Angels pose with her posse before they run off to rescue the President... and probably get their butts kicked*

The next character finds a trail of blood on the ground, leading off into a dark and mysterious alleyway.

"Proto-Indo-European makes the damnedest words related. It's great. It's the Kevin Bacon of etymology." ~Madrugada
DiurnalBrocolli Something... from Somewhere... Since: Apr, 2012 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
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#1881: Aug 30th 2012 at 3:16:02 PM

Tina follows it, hammer on hand, and sees someone that recently was murdered. She calls the cops right then and there.

Your character is trying to find the hottest toy of the year for their little sibling/cousin/whatever. It is sold out everywhere.

Just floating around...
WinglerfishII The Awful Truth from Behind a screen. Since: Aug, 2012
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#1882: Aug 31st 2012 at 4:40:19 PM

Jack: Because he and his friends live in the capitol, the gift is definitely there. He'd just find someone who has the gift, and try to barter with them, reminding them that he is the son of one of the richest (late) merchants in the city. He'd do whatever he could to keep up his end of the bargain or, if it's out of his reach, make the deal anyways and hope that he never runs into this stranger again.

Martin: Because he's hot-headed to a fault, this would probably be the start of an arc where he challenges the owner of said gift to a fight, gets his ass handed to him, and goes through Training from Hell so he can beat up said owner and take the gift before Axelle's birthday. He'd probably lose again only to find out that Axelle was never interested in the gift to begin with.

Sonata: Realizing that the gift is out of her hands, she'd get creative and make a mix tape.

Your character is walking down the street when gravity stops working for ten miles in all directions.

What was valued the most was remembered the least.
FreezairForALimitedTime Responsible adult from Planet Claire Since: Jan, 2001
Responsible adult
#1883: Sep 1st 2012 at 12:54:00 AM

Cora: HOLY SH—She immediatelly attempts to paddle towards something nailed down and holds on for dear life. Of course, being scientifically minded, she knows how easily gravity is generally overcome anyway, and begins to "pull" herself towards a building. She's remarkably cool-headed after the initial shock wears off, considering.

Ran: Strangely enough, this has happened before. It's not quite as scary as last time. This time, she attempts (and succeds!) to Orb herself to somewhere gravity is still functional. Then attempts to figure out what happened this time to make it malfunction, and if it's in her power to fix it.

The next character is hunkering in their house during a raging storm. A sudden knock comes at their door, and they see a mysterious stranger, huddled in cloaks, at their doorstep.

"Proto-Indo-European makes the damnedest words related. It's great. It's the Kevin Bacon of etymology." ~Madrugada
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#1884: Sep 1st 2012 at 1:32:47 AM

Jon: Let him in, he looks cold.

Cain: Open the door. Slam the door shut.

Your character suddenly finds out that the whole time, they've been Mind Controlled by the Big Bad.

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WinglerfishII The Awful Truth from Behind a screen. Since: Aug, 2012
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#1885: Sep 1st 2012 at 9:09:32 PM

The Main Heroes: It would certainly provide Martin with a few excuses, but because there is no Big Bad, per say, the closest people who would be able to qualify as a main villain and able to use some form of mind control would be Lord Sacramento and Charnel. Lord Sacramento, being something like a psychopomp and the lord of the dead, wouldn't go out of his way to mess with the living (being the lord of those who haven't yet passed on, he has a very busy schedule, and his powers only work in his own domain), but if the heroes are still under his control, it means that the last two story arcs were all a result of his powers and the only reason the heroes are able to see through it is because the axe is about to drop.

Dealing with Charnel would be more straightforward. Being the strongest among a tribe of witches trying to ruin the kingdom, only King Fredrick would possibly have enough raw power to defeat her directly, but since seeing through her illusions effectively breaks them, simply knowing that they're being tricked is enough to retake control.

Your character is lounging at home/wherever when a sharply-dressed person walks in, slaps him/her with a glove, and walks out.

What was valued the most was remembered the least.
RESP What the hell, hero? from somewhere... solid? Since: May, 2012 Relationship Status: Californicating
What the hell, hero?
#1886: Sep 2nd 2012 at 8:36:47 AM

Mitsuru would follow and give it back. With his Saratoga Claymore

Arajikh/Chaosman might feel confused about it, but he wouldn't care too much. Humans are weird.

Your character had been set to act in the Wheel Of Fortune

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Something...
#1887: Sep 2nd 2012 at 8:57:56 AM

Morgana: Even though she's an adult child with a love for body piercings, she is slightly smart enough to solve the puzzles, and get to the Bonus Round. Winning said Bonus Round... That's up in the air.

Your character has been assigned to cook Thanksgiving dinner

edited 2nd Sep '12 8:59:21 AM by DiurnalBrocolli

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FreezairForALimitedTime Responsible adult from Planet Claire Since: Jan, 2001
Responsible adult
#1888: Sep 2nd 2012 at 12:20:50 PM

Cora: Cooking isn't her forte, but she'll give it the ol' college try. She probably won't make a WHOLE turkey, but she can probably grill up some turkey breasts, and she can make passable stuffing and actually-pretty-good mashed potatoes.

Ran: Welp, we're screwed. Why couldn't Nick get this job?

The next character suddenly finds themselves missing their parents, or the nearest equivalen.

"Proto-Indo-European makes the damnedest words related. It's great. It's the Kevin Bacon of etymology." ~Madrugada
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#1889: Sep 2nd 2012 at 2:23:30 PM

Jane: "No. . ." followed by Thousand-Yard Stare.

J'Tan: "I didn't even know their name."

The next character(s) must choose between the lives of a hundred people that they know personally or all ten thousand lives of a different sentient species.

edited 2nd Sep '12 2:24:20 PM by darthnazgul

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Dudeacus97 from United States Since: May, 2012
#1890: Sep 9th 2012 at 4:01:19 PM

The Storm Drain Alligator would change his mind depending on what the sentient species in question is? If it's manatees, he'd gladly save one cricket instead of bothering to save them. He might also save the last 10,00 if it's reptilian, since he's an alligator. Also, he doesn't care about people that he's close to except for his black sidekick and the people that he cares about, since if he's moping he can shoot things and open doors less.

Satan (or your universe's equivalent offers your character to do a Deal with the Devil. What does he offer your character, and how do they react?

edited 9th Sep '12 4:01:51 PM by Dudeacus97

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#1891: Sep 9th 2012 at 4:15:41 PM

Chaki actually had just that situation come up, he took the deal to help about 4 friends only to learn it was all Blatent Lies leading to destrction of those 4 people and was emotionally crushed.

You character witness a bystander's family being gunned down by a Mook, Batman style, what would you do for the boy, the criminal?

7 friends, a robot, and a spirit, will find a way to protect us...if it kills them.
RESP What the hell, hero? from somewhere... solid? Since: May, 2012 Relationship Status: Californicating
What the hell, hero?
#1892: Sep 9th 2012 at 4:40:09 PM

Mitsuru would just kill the mook and get the hell out of there. If the boy tags along, he would just have his friend Aoshi.

Ryan, not giving it much a shit, would simply invite the kid with an ice cream and definitively not bothering to check if the kid is gonna kill somebody.

Your character must get into a very uptight high society event in order to get the Sword of Plot Advancement. What do they do?

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#1893: Sep 10th 2012 at 3:10:07 PM

Owain would turn up at the event in his finest clothes with one of his wives and his slave and inform whomever's at the door that his uncle, the king of Dumnonia, is regrettably unable to attend the affair and has sent him and his wife in his stead. He would then give their full names, lineage and any titles, nommes de guerre and soubriquets he can remember and ask the doorman to announce them.

He will undoubtedly omit to mention his uncle is over 150 years younger than him.

His slave, on making his way to the servants' area, will then attempt to gather whatever intel he can from other servants and slaves that may also prove useful.

Your character's favourite pet is critically ill/injured and may die.

edited 10th Sep '12 3:11:26 PM by Wolf1066

DiurnalBrocolli Something... from Somewhere... Since: Apr, 2012 Relationship Status: Wishfully thinking
Something...
#1894: Sep 10th 2012 at 3:40:37 PM

Tina would take it to the vet and have it put down.

Tina: I'll never forget you, Koopa...

Your Character accidently burned his/her friend's birthday cake.

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RESP What the hell, hero? from somewhere... solid? Since: May, 2012 Relationship Status: Californicating
What the hell, hero?
#1895: Sep 10th 2012 at 6:01:42 PM

Ryan: "Meh, it happens all time. I'll PS one as soon as I could find a proper reason to even care about it"

Your character are given the chance to be gods, but they must sacrifice their closest relationships and feelings to rule the world with fairness and justice.

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Philosopher The thing with the red gold crown. from Behind the Wall Since: Jan, 2011
The thing with the red gold crown.
#1896: Sep 12th 2012 at 3:29:48 PM

[up][up]Mr. Cliche: "So it's that kinda story? Eh. Wait, I'm back woo!"

[up] Mr. Cliche: " Yeaaah, no. I'm enjoying being an immortal comic book character."

Your character has just arrived at one of the most depressing and scary places that exists in their world.

edited 12th Sep '12 3:30:31 PM by Philosopher

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#1897: Sep 12th 2012 at 5:11:07 PM

Anita: "Oh, well... This is sure... Interesting. <:)"

Hogan: "Whoa. :o"

Jocelyn: "When is the next bus outta here? D8>"

Your character just saw someone get splattered by a car right next to them.

edited 12th Sep '12 5:12:08 PM by Tidal_Wave_17

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#1898: Sep 12th 2012 at 5:31:17 PM

Naruto: Well, he doesn't know what a car is, so probably assume it was the work of some covert magician and just start killing everyone in the vicinity to be extra sure he gets said hypothetical magician.

Darius: Also not knowing what a car is, he will attempt to determine what it was that killed the person and how it can be used to further his goals.

Eden: having had dealings with a time mage or two in his time, knows what a car is but wouldn't particularly care if someone else got hit with a car, instead being glad it wasn't him. May or may not tell the other guy that it sucks to be him, supposing he's alive.

Und mein Anfrage:

Your character(s) are cordially invited to the wedding of their arch-nemesis. The invitation assures the recipient no less than three times that it is definitely not a trap. How do they react?

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RESP What the hell, hero? from somewhere... solid? Since: May, 2012 Relationship Status: Californicating
What the hell, hero?
#1899: Sep 12th 2012 at 5:46:25 PM

Ryan would probably not remember why that person is their arch-nemesis, although he's pretty sure it's his fault. He wouldn't care less about it, but he loves the idea of free cake.

Your female character finds out she's bearing the child of her male nemesis.

Your male character finds out his female nemesis is bearing his child

edited 12th Sep '12 5:47:12 PM by RESP

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gbrngfol my planet is here from roughly that way Since: Mar, 2012
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#1900: Sep 12th 2012 at 10:42:18 PM

[up] Dammit this one suits my characters so well. Too bad they can't reproduce like that.

edited 12th Sep '12 10:43:26 PM by gbrngfol

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