Edison Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 So I can glow....whoop de fucking do. My father locked me in a closet when I was younger, some thug does is later and my future, and all I can fuckin do is fuckin glow....what fun is that.Glowing won't get me no trim either.Damn I got dealt the short side of the Quantum stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singularity Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I suppose the enhanced healing, lifespan, and health are nothing to sneeze at either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edison Posted January 4, 2005 Author Share Posted January 4, 2005 Yeah whatever. I bother with those as soon as I break a limb, turn 80, and get sneezed on.Quantum fuckin hates me. What can you do, I bet it's more than glow.Don't get me wrong, I'm quite a nice guy, but this has been something that's bothered me since I've erupted. Why'd I have to get the shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apep Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edison Posted January 4, 2005 Author Share Posted January 4, 2005 What's pathetic, my attitude, my abilities, my outlook on the quantum forces, me myself, please enlighten me oh long toungued goddess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeno Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Practice. Potential venues of quantum development include optical manipulation and projection of other forms of energy. It might be argued that power developed through effort and discipline is preferable to the common 'quantum windfall' at any rate.Also, keep in mind that (presumably) you are neither reduced to gibbering sociopathy nor an inadvertent threat to yourself or others. ... If that is comforting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Edison, were have you been for testing? It is somewhat unusual for absolutely nothing else to happen to a nova when they erupt, but we are unusual people.To answer your question: No. I feel very blessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apep Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Quote:Originally posted by Edison: What's pathetic, my attitude, my abilities, my outlook on the quantum forces, me myself, please enlighten me oh long toungued goddess. Your attitude. perhaps your outlook. maybe yourself. Should I not assume that you already know a Novas possibilities are nearly infinite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose 'Moonshadow' O'Meara Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Take yuirself tae a Rashoud clinic.If anyone can help, they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmy Chillmeister Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Quote:Originally posted by Edison: So I can glow....whoop de fucking do. My father locked me in a closet when I was younger, some thug does is later and my future, and all I can fuckin do is fuckin glow....what fun is that.Glowing won't get me no trim either.Damn I got dealt the short side of the Quantum stick. Oh no no no hommes. You got it wrong. Okay, so you're starting out like your the slow kid on the short bus. Sorry, that's fucked and I'll buy you an ampwell your first time in Ibiza. But you got the moon, the stars and all upon thars if you give it the old node charging try.And as for getting all the trim you can swim, well son, never let it be said that I couldn't get a brotha laid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakinyan Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Everyone always talks of the infinite potiential we all have because of the node. I say there are still going to be losers and failures among us no matter what. Just because you can reach the stars doesn't mean you will ever bother looking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Edison, if you are truly as useless as you say and feel that you have absolutely nothing to offer this world may I suggest that you end your own life? Perhaps someone with more to do for life on this planet can use the precious resources you're gobbling up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Yeah, there is that whole nova groupie thing going on, Edison. Life could be worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy Horrorshow Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Edison if it's really an issue I do a guest bit where novas can bitch and self-depreciate. I think a moment with Edison: "Captain Lightbulb" would make for a killer cult following. Hell, we could follow your adventures on the show. Captain Nighlight! Captain Traffic Signal! Captain Illuminates your Fridge when you open it (because he's hiding inside)" Hell, now I want it. Having suck powers may seem lame, but hell..the people have a soft spot for Novas such as you. It reminds them that some of us are human. :end philosophical notions: At least you aren't proud of having suck powers. For some reason Horseshoe Crab powers come to mind. I can't imagine why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 'Dr. Troll' Smith Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Quote:Apep:Should I not assume that you already know a Novas possibilities are nearly infinite? That’s the theory. In practice it may be less true.Quote:Preston: Edison, were have you been for testing? It is somewhat unusual for absolutely nothing else to happen to a nova when they erupt, but we are unusual people.I don’t think so. There have been a few cases of people who were tested for Nova potential but instead were discovered to actually be novas instead of just having the potential.The interesting thing is the vast majority of people don’t get tested. The implication is that there may be a LOT more novas around than we (or they) realize. It might even be that the majority of novas don’t have powers, we just only know about the easily identified one’s who do. A three year old might erupt and gain the ability to flawlessly know her letters. A garage mechanic might erupt and gain the ability to know how to fix cars. And no one notices. Latter the mechanic effortlessly quits smoking, and they both live past 100, and still no one notices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy Horrorshow Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Troll is that like a guy who eats people getting powers that let him eat people?On a side note that "little girl spelling" power sounds kind of nice. God knows I'm sold. I'd fucking die if this site didn't have a spellcheck button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Edison... *chuckle* apt choice of name. The real owner would be proud in the afterlife you chose him as your namesake.But beside the point, you'll find a use for your powers. In a disaster you'd be a godsend. Being able to light an area darkened by power failure becomes quite a useful ability.One can only assume as you find what suite of abilities you have, you may discover an ability to control light. That would be awesome.Cheer up. You're in the club. Your node is growing. Don't shortchange yourself. You'll only feel bad for doing so. Be happy you're a Nova. Very few people get the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conduit Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 How long have you been erupted Edison? When I first erupted I thought all I could do was turn into copper *twirls finger* But now I can do so much more. Maybe you just haven't gotten into the groove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy Horrorshow Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 "How Edison Got his Groove Back" -The story of how one dim-litted nova became a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edison Posted January 4, 2005 Author Share Posted January 4, 2005 Apep As soon as I learn to do something new and "uber", I'll be a happy camper. Just let me tap into the limitless potential and then I'll change my outlook.Cull You're one crazy Nova. Just because I don't like my nova life don't mean I don't like the baseline life I have that carried over.Lemmy I like you, you're my new best friend whether ya fucking care or not.Billy Horrorshow Yeah, I think he got a shorter end of the stick than I did. What the hell do "Horseshoe Crab Powers" do anyway?Endeavor Maybe I can eventually, but as of now, I just burn brighter than stadium lighting and it hurts people's eyes to look at me. At least I can control it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Grey Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Quote:Originally posted by Edison:Yeah whatever. I bother with those as soon as I break a limb, turn 80, and get sneezed on.When you get to be my age, kid, you won't be so flippant. Great for you, your subconscious is about as creative as the guy who made Aquaman. If you've depressed get yourself a damn drink and whine to the bartender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Edison, there you go. Your ability to "flare up" like that is only a start. Work with it. You'll thank yourself later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 'Dr. Troll' Smith Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Quote:billy Horrorshow:...that "little girl spelling" power sounds kind of nice.No, I said she erupted with the power to "know" her letters. "Spelling" would be something she could learn with practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 Quote:Originally posted by Edison: So I can glow....whoop de fucking do. My father locked me in a closet when I was younger, some thug does is later and my future, and all I can fuckin do is fuckin glow....what fun is that.Glowing won't get me no trim either.Damn I got dealt the short side of the Quantum stick. Every race has it's runts.Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 Quote:Originally posted by Apep: Quote:Originally posted by Edison: What's pathetic, my attitude, my abilities, my outlook on the quantum forces, me myself, please enlighten me oh long toungued goddess. Your attitude. perhaps your outlook. maybe yourself. Should I not assume that you already know a Novas possibilities are nearly infinite? So you agree with Lemmy? How do I tap into thie 'ininite' power? I have to admit, before I erupted I often thought of the variety of powers I would like to have and while what I got is nice, something that helped me keep out of the eye of authority would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy Horrorshow Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 Be careful Cull:"With Great power comes Great Responsibility.....and maybe a tail."-Richard "Psi-Skull" LoggitMost guy's I met that follow the "infinite power" philosophy end up not being able to attend the Sunday Service, if you know what I mean. Then again, monster is as monster does. Knock yourself out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 The whole Infinite Power kick gets a bad rep due to all those yahoos who go charging after it like a drunk stumbling after a will-o-wisp and in the swamp. The tragedy for the rest of us is that some of them come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 How to tap into infinite power? You have to realise, I mean really realise that you are nothing more than quantum forces and that the universe is nothing more than quantum forces. The universe effects you and you can effect it. However it might take a bit of training, experience and discipline before you can develop world shaking powers. It's a case of there we go, life sucks, you weren't expecting a free ride were you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentle Giant Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I hear you, man. Want to know what my power is? I'm really big. Granted, it comes with super strength, but do you have any idea what kind of a hassle being three stories tall can be? What I wouldn't give to be able to shrink back down, if only to just use a bathroom once in a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 'Dr. Troll' Smith Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 There is a risk taken with walking the razor's edge between power and madness. The people who fall outnumber the people who come back. There is a trade off for power. Odd that most of those who claim it's worth it haven't paid yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeno Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 It was to be asked: Why is power important, beyond what is needed for survival and comfort?But that is a slippery slope, is it not? It has been resolved that nihilism will be avoided. Let it then be asked: Why would power be seen as more important than the possession of a truly productive application for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edison Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 GG couldn't you just find a fertilizer factory somewhere and make some coin?It's not that I think the power itself is important, but I see the news reports of people throwing cars, catching bullets, fighting with energy flaming from their hands....and I just glow.I don't necessarily want to do those things, I would just like to do more than glow, and blind people occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy Horrorshow Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 New kid Rocks if only for suggesting that Gentle Giant go and make money by taking dumps on someone's crops. Amazing, if not nightmarish, image."What dah FUCK is DAT?""OH shur 'nuff, dat be dah Fertilazin' Man.""What's he be doin' tah yur crops?""Fertilazin'.""What's he going wipe with?""Errrrr...."God damn it now I'm wondering who supplies your toilet paper. Or what you use. Fuck. For the sake of Redeeming this post, I'll attempt to be constructive. Edison, I'd love to hear your Eruption story. That might give us a hint at what else you can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edison Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 Billy I was perpetually afraid of the dark due to abuse from my father at a young age. Later on my auto parts store got robbed and I got thrown in a closet and locked in. I had a panic attack, and the room was lit up from me. It's that simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose 'Moonshadow' O'Meara Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Sae ye dae naethin' but glow?Join a rescue squad. Lights in the middle of the night would be a good way tae find people lost at sea or in the snow or under buildin's.Hire yuirself out as a nova lightshow.Help other folk who're scared of the dark.Ye've got a few more options than ye might think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy Horrorshow Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Like changing your name to "Captain Glowing Target" and going on night missions...Seriously, there's no shame in being a one-power wonder. I was there for a WHILE (embarassing long, in some circles) but I got good at what was given to me. Only recently have I learned to do anything else. Work with what you have, blah blah blah. :insert Fortune Cookie Inspiration statement here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose 'Moonshadow' O'Meara Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Sae much for bein' serious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edison Posted January 11, 2005 Author Share Posted January 11, 2005 Maybe Lemmy needs a human light show, if I can figure out how to do something other then white, and learn to direct it. I can't even stare at a woman's chest without her being spotlighted anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy Horrorshow Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Learn a bit of control and how to work a camera and even I can find work for you. N!tv's crazy like that sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted January 11, 2005 Share Posted January 11, 2005 Well, I think I got the short end of the stick. I am young wile all those I grew up with are dead or dying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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