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So the X-gene is the universal for all mutants? And it remained unchanged for all of them? Or am I missing something?
Ren'Py The Null Hypothesis [v0.6a.beta] [Ron Chon]
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In the Marvel universe a mutant defined is a human being that possesses a genetic trait called the X-gene. It causes the mutant to develop superhuman powers that manifest at puberty.
If someone develops powers through some other means and they do not have the X-gene, such as Spider-man, then by definition, they are not mutants, but mutates. Very important definition.
And admins/mods, this is a topic relevant to the game as it will more than likely come up at some point in later chapters.
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So... how does Null's ability or X-gene behave in regards to other methods of nullification or dampening? We already know he can touch Rogue who was already the "anti" type, so to speak. What if he had one of those dampeners on him? What's the exact nature of his ability?
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I guess Null's powers are akin to Jimmy's (who is based on another character if my memory serves me right) from The Last Stand.
I don't think dampeners would work since we've seen him try to use it on the Sentinels and it didn't work then. it must mean that it only affects natural mutants and not others with powers
I love everything about this.
Death by hand holding.
Not sure what you mean about the Sentinels. They just couldn't tell what was up with Null.
Though I will confirm that he does have the X-Gene. If you want to know why it triggered when he was 18 instead of puberty and why no one can pin down what the heck is going on with him... Play the upcoming chapters
what I meant was because they were technology, his power didn't affect them in anyway which I think means the only people he can affect are mutants as we saw with Juggernaut who he touched but was basically told "bruh, what are you doing?"
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People were talking about Null having his powers dampened. Not his limitation of dampening others.
I mean that is a valid reason but that's not the narrative reason lol
- Aug 16, 2023
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The X-gene is inconsistent.
Sometimes it is a singular gene, sometimes multiple genes, sometimes it is an entire standalone chromosome.
Sometimes everyone gets different powers from the same identical x-gene.
Other times each individual has a singular x-gene but it's contents are different from person to person.
Also the entire X-gene complex (chromosome) glows purple inside each and every cell.
Each reboot they get a new writer who explains it to the best of his knowledge. And most of them have very poor understanding of biology, as well as little respect to what previous writers came up with.
I know. I was just pointing out how it wouldn't really affect his power since it was mostly passive anyway
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Just say magic and call it a day, it's the best retcon when you are the bone of your retcon
Which is funny as Stan Lee NEVER hid the reason he invented it... He just got tired of writing origin stories and wanted an excuse for people to have powers from the get go.
I don't think we're going to bother explaining the X-Gene because it's so inconsistently explained in the comics. The only thing you need to know for our game is that the X-Gene is a thing that exists, there are some individuals who can turn it off and unless you're some of the unlucky examples shown post M-Day, it just stops you from using your powers.
Any actual lore discussion beyond this I ask be taken to the off topic thread.
"It's magic" really is all it is at the end of the day. No matter what scientific based explanations or reasoning you try to use, people here can make objects move with their mind.
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What about the xxx-gene?Which is funny as Stan Lee NEVER hid the reason he invented it... He just got tired of writing origin stories and wanted an excuse for people to have powers from the get go.
I don't think we're going to bother explaining the X-Gene because it's so inconsistently explained in the comics. The only thing you need to know for our game is that the X-Gene is a thing that exists, there are some individuals who can turn it off and unless you're some of the unlucky examples shown post M-Day, it just stops you from using your powers.
Any actual lore discussion beyond this I ask be taken to the off topic thread.
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ShinyBoots1993 A couple of questions, if you don't mind.
First one: saturday grill party really should give that much trust? Or that may be corrected in the future?
Second one - during the Fall to Winter transition phone alert looks like this:
Actual alert seems missing here.
First one: saturday grill party really should give that much trust? Or that may be corrected in the future?
Second one - during the Fall to Winter transition phone alert looks like this:
Actual alert seems missing here.
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I thought something was missing there. I just figured i was misremembering since it had been awhile since I'd started a new game