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Wanderer:
I am wondering what would be the appropriate powerset to play 'real' shapeshifters that are able to pick any humanoid shape (not necessarily animal ones, and certaintly not inanimate forms) as an actual bodily change. What I seek is the ability to effortlessly take any generic humanoid template (such as "twenty-something athletic Caucasian redhead woman" or "forty-something skinny bald Asian male", or even "golden-skinned androginous elf") w/o having to copy anyone specific as a model, although the latter may or may not be an option. The change should be real and complete to all normal purposes (up to the point of being able to have sex and reproduce in the current form), and be unrecognizable to mundane and magical detection, short of using mental probes or the character using inappropriate mannerisms or the like.

Because of my requirements, Glamours and Flesh Mask seem wholly inappropriate for my purpose, Mimic Form and True Shapeshifting might be optional upgrades (in case I wish to broaden the power to imitate specific people or take animal forms) but not the foundation to develop the ability I'm seeking, and seem too expensive for the benefits I require. I mean this to be a foolproof cosmetic disguise ability and a way for certain characters to treat things like age, looks, race, sex, and gender as effortlessly-changeable fashion choices. Think Mystica of the X-Men.

Sanctaphrax:
I don't think there's any existing Power that fits. You could write a new one, or use something like Limitation to cut down True Shapeshifting.

Wanderer:

--- Quote from: Sanctaphrax on May 06, 2017, 06:07:56 PM ---I don't think there's any existing Power that fits. You could write a new one, or use something like Limitation to cut down True Shapeshifting.

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Interesting. How much do you think such a power (or the limitation to be placed on TS) would be worth, and do you have any suggestion for a name?

Sanctaphrax:
If it's not much good for impersonation, and doesn't let you swap your skills around, I'd cost it at 2 Refresh.

Wanderer:

--- Quote from: Sanctaphrax on May 07, 2017, 02:33:53 AM ---If it's not much good for impersonation, and doesn't let you swap your skills around, I'd cost it at 2 Refresh.

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I see, and I'm good with it. Any suggestion for a name for this power?

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