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0 12Launching on 9/23: Villainous Medical Care
A villain gets an injured hero medical care.
0 0Believer Faking Cryptid
A believer plants fake evidence to make others believe in the cryptid of their choice
7 13Formalwear With Casual Footwear (adopted by Paddywhack)
A suit or fancy dress with less-dressy shoes or even going barefoot
0 15Hapless Hideout
A character makes themselves hidden, only to find themselves at the receiving end of humiliating humor or harmful suffering. (adopted by Bedford)
1 26Double-Edged Buff (Launching 9/24 if no one else is launching)
A status effect or a power-up that temporarily enhances the target in one aspect in exchange for hindering them in another.
0 17Newbie Immunity
When starting a game or learning new game mechanics, losing is either impossible, or doesn't penalize you like it normally would.
0 13Fire Stolen From The Gods
A power or knowledge now in the possession of mortals was originally taken from, not given by, the gods.
2 7Mistaken For Destitute
Someone is mistaken for being homeless and/or impoverished (adopted by Bedford)
0 7Refuge In The West
A place of refuge and safety is located in the west.
0 11Symbolic Distance [launching 9/21]
Characters' physical distance from each other is used to symbolise emotional separation, rejection, or yearning.
2 15Wizards' War
A magical war between wizards.
13 0My Mom Is Famous
One member of the character's family tree is famous.
0 0Stepping up by The Pawn
The moment when character realizes he's being manipulated and tries to stop it.
9 27Riding In The Palms Of Giants
A larger character lifts and carries a smaller character in their hand. Launching /09/23
5 15Generative AI-Based Work
[TRIVIA] Works created entirely or in-part through the use of generative AI.
0 20Red Flag Recreation Material
A character's villainy is highlighted by their choice in reading or viewing material.
5 5No Feelings for Betrayal
Characters handle betrayal unusually well.
0 9Revenge Porn Blackmail
A character is blackmailed with indecent photos/videos of themselves.
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0 4Abandonment-Induced Animosity
A character is abandoned by their allies, leaving them feeling betrayed and/or wanting revenge.
Created: 22 hours ago