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0 11Accidental Celebrity
A person becomes famous by accident.
1 16Pursued Through Private Property
When somebody (usually the hero) runs through a stranger's house.
0 2Absence Lets The Heart Recover
Trying to break love with distance.
1 5Mama Barkeep
A bartender that's any combination of overweight, androgynous, or just plain unattractive.
1 13Plot-Triggering Book (Final feedback needed)
A character either discovers a special book or is given one which kickstarts the story (launching Jan 2nd or 3rd).
0 14Answer To Prayers
A character prays, and gets results
0 6Detachable Doorknob
The knob comes out of the door when you try to open it.
3 6Talent Versus Training
Raw talent contrasted against rigorous training.
0 31Anti-Environmentalist Antagonist
People who harm the environment through acts such as pollution or deforestation are portrayed as maliciously evil.
1 12Ready For Rumbling
Powers based on vibrations. grabbed by windleopard. Vote on name here
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0 10Doctor Defector
A scientist switches sides in a conflict and avoids punishment because their expertise is considered too valuable.
11 0Good Action, Low FPS
Low FPS on Action Scenes
2 12Slipped On The Wheels
Stepping on a skateboard or equivalent
2 12Negatives As A Positive (Examples needed)
Negative traits are portrayed in a positive light
1 0Adopting the Abused
A character who's been abused in the past ends up in a healthy relationship.
1 10The First Supers
The story is told In A World where abnormal beings have never existed...until now.
4 8The Old Man Of The Mockup
A character, usually a villain, inspired by the titular character of the Betty Boop cartoon The Old Man Of The Mountain
2 22Villainous Exodus Motive
A villain harms a place in order to escape it
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0 8Chores Without Powers (tentative title; taking suggestions)
Someone with magical abilities, superpowers, etc. does menial labor without using said powers, usually as a punishment.
Created: Jan 27th 2023 at 9:42:10 PM