Methods
Examples of methods by which a character generates an effect.
| Type | Examples | See also |
|---|---|---|
| Energy sourcing | Ms.Marvel Ray; Apollo; Nexus | |
| Ability to draw power from large or small but abundant sources of energy, such as turning kinetic energy into physical blasts or converting solar energy into other forms. Sometimes based on proximity to source, sometimes stored for future use. | ||
| Chi | Iron Fist; Krillin | Qi |
| Many characters who train in martial arts gain superhuman capabilities by learning to harness chi or some form of life energy. This type of method generally provides extraordinary strength, speed, durability and reflexes. Also often used for superhuman awareness, energy blasts, elemental powers and sometimes invulnerability. | ||
| Magical powers | Supernatural: Doctor Strange; Doctor Fate; Ganon; Willow Rosenberg Pseudo-supernatural: Mister Mxyzptlk; Impossible Man |
Magic in fiction |
| This is the ability to use magical forces to varying degrees. Often used to simulate other powers, such as mind control and elemental attacks. Not all "magical" superpowers are actually supernatural, but are based on alternative or futuristic "science". For instance, Moon Knight's strength, endurance and reflexes are enhanced depending upon the phases of the moon. Uncle Sam has his powers in proportion to the people's belief in the ideals of America. | ||
| Telekinesis | Jean Grey; Maxima; Battalion; Billie Jenkins | Psychokinesis |
| Ability to manipulate and control objects with the mind, often in ways not visible to the naked eye | ||
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Famous quotes containing the word methods:
“A woman might claim to retain some of the child’s faculties, although very limited and defused, simply because she has not been encouraged to learn methods of thought and develop a disciplined mind. As long as education remains largely induction ignorance will retain these advantages over learning and it is time that women impudently put them to work.”
—Germaine Greer (b. 1939)
“Cold and hunger seem more friendly to my nature than those methods which men have adopted and advise to ward them off.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
“A writer who writes, “I am alone” ... can be considered rather comical. It is comical for a man to recognize his solitude by addressing a reader and by using methods that prevent the individual from being alone. The word alone is just as general as the word bread. To pronounce it is to summon to oneself the presence of everything the word excludes.”
—Maurice Blanchot (b. 1907)