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Roseface Since: Oct, 2016
#1: Mar 8th 2019 at 10:45:01 PM

My villain is someone who enjoys getting good people to break the law and their own sense of morality. They usually pick people who would be considered model citizens and typically try to get them to steal things. Their first victim was a girl they knew in High School who they considered to be too much of a "goody-goody". I'm trying to think of how they'd manipulate people into breaking the law.

One idea I had was that they'd tell people that the stuff they're stealing was already stolen and they're just returning it to their rightful owner. The thing is, I don't think this would work on everyone. A few might try to steal it back, but most people would probably just call the police. Also, I figure this villain would want to mix up their methods so they don't get bored.

SharkToast Since: Mar, 2013
#2: Mar 11th 2019 at 4:23:13 PM

They could try to manipulate people who feel like they need some excitement in their lives. There are also people who have hero complexes who might be willing to break the law if they thing there's a greater good. I'm assuming this villain will do a psychological profile of their mark.

dvorak The World's Least Powerful Man from Hiding in your shadow (Elder Troper) Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
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#3: Jun 28th 2019 at 10:42:45 PM

Edited by dvorak on Jun 28th 2019 at 10:43:48 AM

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dvorak The World's Least Powerful Man from Hiding in your shadow (Elder Troper) Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
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#4: Jun 28th 2019 at 10:43:33 PM

"You'd be surprised at the horrors a 9 to 5 family man can commit when 'Just Following Orders'"

Now everyone pat me on the back and tell me how clever I am!
dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
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#5: Jun 29th 2019 at 1:17:04 AM

Or you know, bribe them.

Money can very easily corrupt people, especially if they have like, say, sick family member who result in a huge medical bills.

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Spottedleaf Fit check for my napalm era! (Experienced, Not Yet Jaded) Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
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#6: Jun 29th 2019 at 7:00:39 AM

One minor villain on Arrow attached bomb collars to random civilians and ordered them to steal jewels for him. If they refused, he would blow their heads off. (It also made it easier for him not to get caught.) Even good people may commit crimes if their lives are at stake.

>^owo^<
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