Merits and Flaws - Revision history

Sparda: /* Flaws */

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Flaws

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	'''Pitiable (1):''' You have an aura of child-like-ness/innocence about you, and many have the urge to pity and protect you (unless they're of a Nature that doesn't allow them that sort of thing). This can be helpful, but it may also be annoying.		'''Pitiable (1):''' You have an aura of child-like-ness/innocence about you, and many have the urge to pity and protect you (unless they're of a Nature that doesn't allow them that sort of thing). This can be helpful, but it may also be annoying.

	==Flaws==		===Flaws===
	'''Airhead (1):''' Maybe you have trouble paying attention, maybe you're just clueless, maybe you just look like a flake; no matter what, people don't take you seriously. You generally have a -1 Social rolls penalty when dealing with serious/dire situations.		'''Airhead (1):''' Maybe you have trouble paying attention, maybe you're just clueless, maybe you just look like a flake; no matter what, people don't take you seriously. You generally have a -1 Social rolls penalty when dealing with serious/dire situations.

Sparda: /* Flaws */

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Flaws

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	'''Slow Healing (3):''' For some reason, your healing processes are slow, and you heal twice as slowly as others. Supernatural healing only repairs half the damage it normally would (round down).		'''Slow Healing (3):''' For some reason, your healing processes are slow, and you heal twice as slowly as others. Supernatural healing only repairs half the damage it normally would (round down).


	==Mental==		==Mental==

Sparda: /* Merits */

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Merits

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	'''Lightning Calculator (1):''' You have a natural affinity for numbers. +1 bonus when relevant.		'''Lightning Calculator (1):''' You have a natural affinity for numbers. +1 bonus when relevant.

	'''Self-Confident (5):''' One free successful roll during a mission, due to the strength of your self-confidence. This only comes into effect regarding rolls at difficulty 6 or higher. As with other rolls, this does not apply in combat (as your enemy is probably just as sure of himself as you are), but when it's time to get something done, you -know- it comes down to you.		'''Self-Confident (5):''' One free successful roll during a mission, due to the strength of your self-confidence. This only comes into effect regarding rolls at difficulty 6 or higher. As with other rolls, this does not apply in direct opposition combat (as your enemy is probably just as sure of himself as you are, also we don't roll to hit or dodge), but when it's time to get something done, you -know- it comes down to you. NOTE: To clarify, if a non-combat related roll happens during a fight (spot checks, trying to sneak away, etc), Self-Confident can be used. It's only for a roll off (Ex. Izu vs Izumi, both punch, roll to see who hits) that Self-Confident doesn't apply.

	'''Time Sense (1):''' You have an ~~inate~~ sense of time, and can with a good deal of accuracy tell what time it is without a watch. In performing feats where timing may be essential (such as certain combat or athletic maneuvers), difficulties may be lowered or dropped.		'''Time Sense (1):''' You have an innate sense of time, and can with a good deal of accuracy tell what time it is without a watch. In performing feats where timing may be essential (such as certain combat or athletic maneuvers), difficulties may be lowered or dropped.

	===Flaws===		===Flaws===

Soul at 05:27, 27 December 2013

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			!width=150\|Merits and Flaws
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	[[Merits and Flaws]] are a way to add an edge and some personalization to your characters. Below is a list of both which can be used to boost up your character, or give them some much appreciated exploits the GMs can use for drama and the player can use for flavor. PCs start with 5 points for merits, and can take up to 5 more points by taking Flaws. Note that they can have 20 points of Flaws if the player wants, but the maximum amount of Merits that can be added to a PC is 10.<br>		[[Merits and Flaws]] are a way to add an edge and some personalization to your characters. Below is a list of both which can be used to boost up your character, or give them some much appreciated exploits the GMs can use for drama and the player can use for flavor. PCs start with 5 points for merits, and can take up to 5 more points by taking Flaws. Note that they can have 20 points of Flaws if the player wants, but the maximum amount of Merits that can be added to a PC is 10.<br>
	'''Merits''' are a special ability or gift the PC has, unique (or somewhat unique), giving them an edge in some sort of situation, or a general bonus. These can range from just being really lucky to having some sort of extra-normal ability or power without having had to work for it or earned it via genetics.<br>		'''Merits''' are a special ability or gift the PC has, unique (or somewhat unique), giving them an edge in some sort of situation, or a general bonus. These can range from just being really lucky to having some sort of extra-normal ability or power without having had to work for it or earned it via genetics.<br>

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Social

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	==Social==		==Social==
	Social Merits and Flaws reflect a character's ability to interact with others, or lack thereof. Sometimes all it takes is the right look to make a friend for life, or the wrong word to break everything.<br>		Social Merits and Flaws reflect a character's ability to interact with others, or lack thereof. Sometimes all it takes is the right look to make a friend for life, or the wrong word to break everything.<br>
	~~<toggledisplay>~~
	===Merits===		===Merits===
	'''Good Old Boy/Girl (2):''' You're just a nice person, and people recognize and appreciate that. +1 Bonus on social rolls when interacting with your fellow folk.		'''Good Old Boy/Girl (2):''' You're just a nice person, and people recognize and appreciate that. +1 Bonus on social rolls when interacting with your fellow folk.

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	==Physical==		==Physical==
	Physical Merits & Flaws usually influence physical skills, or are some sort of bodily advantage.. or crippling (literally) flaw.<br>		Physical Merits & Flaws usually influence physical skills, or are some sort of bodily advantage.. or crippling (literally) flaw.<br>
	~~<toggledisplay>~~
	===Merits===		===Merits===
	'''Catlike Balance (2):''' Difficulties for balance-related Athletics rolls are at -1.		'''Catlike Balance (2):''' Difficulties for balance-related Athletics rolls are at -1.
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	'''Slow Healing (3):''' For some reason, your healing processes are slow, and you heal twice as slowly as others. Supernatural healing only repairs half the damage it normally would (round down).		'''Slow Healing (3):''' For some reason, your healing processes are slow, and you heal twice as slowly as others. Supernatural healing only repairs half the damage it normally would (round down).
	~~</toggledisplay>~~

	==Mental==		==Mental==
	Mental Merits and Flaws tend to be linked to a character's intelligence, or problem solving-skills. Some hindrances directly affect a character's mind.<br>		Mental Merits and Flaws tend to be linked to a character's intelligence, or problem solving-skills. Some hindrances directly affect a character's mind.<br>
	~~<toggledisplay>~~
	===Merits===		===Merits===
	'''Clear Sighted (3):''' You are not fooled by illusions, and you get an Alertness roll to see through illusions, Difficulty 7, any time you face one.		'''Clear Sighted (3):''' You are not fooled by illusions, and you get an Alertness roll to see through illusions, Difficulty 7, any time you face one.
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	'''Weak-Willed (2):''' You are easily mind-controlled and manipulated. Opposed rolls are at -1 Penalty for you, and when the odds are against you, you tend to crumble. This is a crippling as hell Flaw in a Free Form RP channel, so think hard and long before taking it for two extra points.		'''Weak-Willed (2):''' You are easily mind-controlled and manipulated. Opposed rolls are at -1 Penalty for you, and when the odds are against you, you tend to crumble. This is a crippling as hell Flaw in a Free Form RP channel, so think hard and long before taking it for two extra points.
	~~</toggledisplay>~~

	==Social==		==Social==
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	'''Mistreated Minority (1 or more):''' You belong to a group or have a trait to which the average person will react badly. This depends a lot on where the game takes place and what kind of people you run into, so check with the GM before you assume you can take this. Yes, if you're playing an openly gay man in a backwoods redneck area, that may cause you problems. If you're playing an openly gay man in a game focused on the New York art scene, that probably won't be a problem.		'''Mistreated Minority (1 or more):''' You belong to a group or have a trait to which the average person will react badly. This depends a lot on where the game takes place and what kind of people you run into, so check with the GM before you assume you can take this. Yes, if you're playing an openly gay man in a backwoods redneck area, that may cause you problems. If you're playing an openly gay man in a game focused on the New York art scene, that probably won't be a problem.
	~~</toggledisplay>~~

	==Psychological==		==Psychological==
	Psychological Merits and Flaws are born of a character's personality and experiences. They are often due to either heavy training in a mindset, or simply bad experiences in regard to something.<br>		Psychological Merits and Flaws are born of a character's personality and experiences. They are often due to either heavy training in a mindset, or simply bad experiences in regard to something.<br>
	~~<toggledisplay>~~
	===Merits===		===Merits===
	'''Code of Honor (1):''' You follow a strict personal code, and any attempt to make you break it or act against it via magic or other unnatural coercion (regular coercion is basically impossible) is done with an opposed roll in which you have a +2 bonus. You must write down your code of honor with a GM, and it must be followed at all times. If you break it for frivolous or even worthy reasons, you risk losing your bonuses, because a Code is to be followed for good or ill.		'''Code of Honor (1):''' You follow a strict personal code, and any attempt to make you break it or act against it via magic or other unnatural coercion (regular coercion is basically impossible) is done with an opposed roll in which you have a +2 bonus. You must write down your code of honor with a GM, and it must be followed at all times. If you break it for frivolous or even worthy reasons, you risk losing your bonuses, because a Code is to be followed for good or ill.
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	'''Vengeance (1):''' You are consumed with avenging something very important to you. When facing a chance to do this, you need to make a roll (diff 7) to resist taking your revenge. This is another specific flaw, which you should mention beforehand.		'''Vengeance (1):''' You are consumed with avenging something very important to you. When facing a chance to do this, you need to make a roll (diff 7) to resist taking your revenge. This is another specific flaw, which you should mention beforehand.
	~~</toggledisplay>~~

	=Unique Traits=		=Unique Traits=
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	==Awareness==		==Awareness==
	These Merits and Flaws reflect a character's perception and general acuity.<br>		These Merits and Flaws reflect a character's perception and general acuity.<br>
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	===Merits===		===Merits===
	'''Acute Senses (1):''' One of your five senses is incredibly sharp, and Alertness rolls involving this sense have a +1 Bonus. You must buy this merit separately for each sense.		'''Acute Senses (1):''' One of your five senses is incredibly sharp, and Alertness rolls involving this sense have a +1 Bonus. You must buy this merit separately for each sense.
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	'''One Eye (2):''' You lack peripheral vision on one side, and you are at a -2 Penalty for rolls related to depth-perception. On the upside, you can wear a nifty eyepatch and say "Arrrrr" a lot.		'''One Eye (2):''' You lack peripheral vision on one side, and you are at a -2 Penalty for rolls related to depth-perception. On the upside, you can wear a nifty eyepatch and say "Arrrrr" a lot.
	~~</toggledisplay>~~

	==Aptitudes==		==Aptitudes==
	These Merits and Flaws are reflections of a character's training or just a natural gift (or critical failure) at various tasks.<br>		These Merits and Flaws are reflections of a character's training or just a natural gift (or critical failure) at various tasks.<br>
	~~<toggledisplay>~~
	===Merits===		===Merits===
	'''Ability Aptitude (1):''' Pick a single skill, talent, or knowledge: you're a whiz at whatever this is. +1 Bonus to all rolls using this ability. (Does not count for Athletics/Alertness)		'''Ability Aptitude (1):''' Pick a single skill, talent, or knowledge: you're a whiz at whatever this is. +1 Bonus to all rolls using this ability. (Does not count for Athletics/Alertness)
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	'''Speech Impediment (1):''' You stutter, have a tongue twist, or otherwise have difficulty communicating. A -really- funky accent can work too, but it needs to be crippling or slurred. You get a -1 Penalty to any roll trying to convince or explain something, but this should mostly be played out so people can attempt to decipher your posts. Maybe typo a lot or repeat the same words over and over and over and over in a long running drawn out sentence with no punctuation like I just did.		'''Speech Impediment (1):''' You stutter, have a tongue twist, or otherwise have difficulty communicating. A -really- funky accent can work too, but it needs to be crippling or slurred. You get a -1 Penalty to any roll trying to convince or explain something, but this should mostly be played out so people can attempt to decipher your posts. Maybe typo a lot or repeat the same words over and over and over and over in a long running drawn out sentence with no punctuation like I just did.
	~~</toggledisplay>~~

	==Supernatural==		==Supernatural==
	Supernatural Merits and Flaws are, as expected, of a non-human origin. Either due to having a guardian angel or enraged devil, perhaps a gift from the divine, these are blessings or curses of a supernatural origin with little to no other explanations.<br>		Supernatural Merits and Flaws are, as expected, of a non-human origin. Either due to having a guardian angel or enraged devil, perhaps a gift from the divine, these are blessings or curses of a supernatural origin with little to no other explanations.<br>
	~~<toggledisplay>~~
	===Merits===		===Merits===
	'''Beast Affinity (1-4):''' Animals are unusually drawn to you, and though you can't speak with them, you can communicate with them on a limited level using tone of voice and body language. 1-point affinity is with one specific type of animal, 2-point is with one group, 3 is with all natural animals. In appropriate settings, a 4-point version extends your affinity to supernatural animals as well.		'''Beast Affinity (1-4):''' Animals are unusually drawn to you, and though you can't speak with them, you can communicate with them on a limited level using tone of voice and body language. 1-point affinity is with one specific type of animal, 2-point is with one group, 3 is with all natural animals. In appropriate settings, a 4-point version extends your affinity to supernatural animals as well.
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	'''Otherworldly Taint (2):''' You have a physical peculiarity (odd hair/eye color, glowing eyes, etc.) and/or just an odd aura about you which may make you stick out. Someone who suspects you're not "normal" may make an Alertness roll, difficulty 7, to determine what you are.		'''Otherworldly Taint (2):''' You have a physical peculiarity (odd hair/eye color, glowing eyes, etc.) and/or just an odd aura about you which may make you stick out. Someone who suspects you're not "normal" may make an Alertness roll, difficulty 7, to determine what you are.
	~~</toggledisplay>~~

	=Society=		=Society=
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	==Extra-Normal Ties==		==Extra-Normal Ties==
	These Merits and Flaws involve ties with the character's non-baseline social circle, or secret society he or she may belong to. Such as Magic Guilds, Ninja Villages or Pirate Crews.<br>		These Merits and Flaws involve ties with the character's non-baseline social circle, or secret society he or she may belong to. Such as Magic Guilds, Ninja Villages or Pirate Crews.<br>
	~~<toggledisplay>~~
	===Merits===		===Merits===
	'''Faction Favorite (2):''' Someone of a tribe/clan/tradition/whatever favor you and will do a good deal to get on your good side, possibly to bring you over to them, especially if you're currently disparate. Note this probably means they expect greatness of you, so don't disappoint them. You get a +2 Bonus on rolls when dealing with this faction unless you critically screw up your opening line and interactions (Being a friend of the Black Panthers and going 'WAZZAP N*GGAAAAAAZ!' when you walk in might make them a little colder to you.)		'''Faction Favorite (2):''' Someone of a tribe/clan/tradition/whatever favor you and will do a good deal to get on your good side, possibly to bring you over to them, especially if you're currently disparate. Note this probably means they expect greatness of you, so don't disappoint them. You get a +2 Bonus on rolls when dealing with this faction unless you critically screw up your opening line and interactions (Being a friend of the Black Panthers and going 'WAZZAP N*GGAAAAAAZ!' when you walk in might make them a little colder to you.)
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	'''Twisted Upbringing (mentoring, etc.) (1):''' Whoever taught you the ways of your people gave you an incredibly skewed version of those ways, and your faulty beliefs can get you in big trouble... You REALLY should come up with a few actual major flaws on your world view, not just pop them in randomly, as this makes for less of a tragic, very screwed over character and more the proverbial Fishmalk or Schitzophrenic idiot with no sense of IC.		'''Twisted Upbringing (mentoring, etc.) (1):''' Whoever taught you the ways of your people gave you an incredibly skewed version of those ways, and your faulty beliefs can get you in big trouble... You REALLY should come up with a few actual major flaws on your world view, not just pop them in randomly, as this makes for less of a tragic, very screwed over character and more the proverbial Fishmalk or Schitzophrenic idiot with no sense of IC.
	~~</toggledisplay>~~

	==Material/Mortal Ties==		==Material/Mortal Ties==
	These Merits and Flaws reflect a character's influence or situation to a more 'mundane' world.<br>		These Merits and Flaws reflect a character's influence or situation to a more 'mundane' world.<br>
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	===Merits===		===Merits===
	'''Corporate CEO (5):''' You are the head or otherwise have heavy influence in a major corporation, and have access to the social and economic benefits that implies. This is HUGE. Like. Ridiculously huge. GMs should monitor this like it might catch on fire.		'''Corporate CEO (5):''' You are the head or otherwise have heavy influence in a major corporation, and have access to the social and economic benefits that implies. This is HUGE. Like. Ridiculously huge. GMs should monitor this like it might catch on fire.
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	'''Ward (3):''' You are devoted to protecting a total normal human, perhaps a close friend or relative. These mortals have a knack for unknowingly getting in the middle of whatever mess you're involved with, or may even help create one. This (usually) doesn't include the 'normal human' part of your family.		'''Ward (3):''' You are devoted to protecting a total normal human, perhaps a close friend or relative. These mortals have a knack for unknowingly getting in the middle of whatever mess you're involved with, or may even help create one. This (usually) doesn't include the 'normal human' part of your family.
	~~</toggledisplay>~~

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Mental

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	==Mental==		==Mental==
	~~Metal~~ Merits and Flaws tend to be linked to a character's intelligence, or problem solving-skills. Some hindrances directly affect a character's mind.<br>		Mental Merits and Flaws tend to be linked to a character's intelligence, or problem solving-skills. Some hindrances directly affect a character's mind.<br>
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	===Merits===		===Merits===

Sparda: /* Supernatural Ties */

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Supernatural Ties

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	Note: These should only apply to NPC groups and other 'outside' characters. If people in the channel react negatively to you, that's fine, but for the sake of RP, most of these flaws should only apply with tangible penalties to NPCs and outsiders (Example: You pissed off Hotel Moscow or the Genei Ryoudan, which should not affect your standing with Joe Kickass Jr.)		Note: These should only apply to NPC groups and other 'outside' characters. If people in the channel react negatively to you, that's fine, but for the sake of RP, most of these flaws should only apply with tangible penalties to NPCs and outsiders (Example: You pissed off Hotel Moscow or the Genei Ryoudan, which should not affect your standing with Joe Kickass Jr.)

	==~~Supernatural~~ Ties==		==Extra-Normal Ties==
	~~A bit of a misnomer, this implies~~ ties with the character's non-baseline social circle, or secret society he or she may belong to. Such as Magic Guilds, Ninja Villages or Pirate Crews.<br>		These Merits and Flaws involve ties with the character's non-baseline social circle, or secret society he or she may belong to. Such as Magic Guilds, Ninja Villages or Pirate Crews.<br>
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	===Merits===		===Merits===

Sparda: /* Supernatural */

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Supernatural

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	==Supernatural==		==Supernatural==
			Supernatural Merits and Flaws are, as expected, of a non-human origin. Either due to having a guardian angel or enraged devil, perhaps a gift from the divine, these are blessings or curses of a supernatural origin with little to no other explanations.<br>
			<toggledisplay>
	===Merits===		===Merits===
	'''Beast Affinity (1-4):''' Animals are unusually drawn to you, and though you can't speak with them, you can communicate with them on a limited level using tone of voice and body language. 1-point affinity is with one specific type of animal, 2-point is with one group, 3 is with all natural animals. In appropriate settings, a 4-point version extends your affinity to supernatural animals as well.		'''Beast Affinity (1-4):''' Animals are unusually drawn to you, and though you can't speak with them, you can communicate with them on a limited level using tone of voice and body language. 1-point affinity is with one specific type of animal, 2-point is with one group, 3 is with all natural animals. In appropriate settings, a 4-point version extends your affinity to supernatural animals as well.
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	'''Otherworldly Taint (2):''' You have a physical peculiarity (odd hair/eye color, glowing eyes, etc.) and/or just an odd aura about you which may make you stick out. Someone who suspects you're not "normal" may make an Alertness roll, difficulty 7, to determine what you are.		'''Otherworldly Taint (2):''' You have a physical peculiarity (odd hair/eye color, glowing eyes, etc.) and/or just an odd aura about you which may make you stick out. Someone who suspects you're not "normal" may make an Alertness roll, difficulty 7, to determine what you are.
			</toggledisplay>

	=Society=		=Society=

Sparda: /* Aptitudes */

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Aptitudes

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	==Aptitudes==		==Aptitudes==
			These Merits and Flaws are reflections of a character's training or just a natural gift (or critical failure) at various tasks.<br>
			<toggledisplay>
	===Merits===		===Merits===
	'''Ability Aptitude (1):''' Pick a single skill, talent, or knowledge: you're a whiz at whatever this is. +1 Bonus to all rolls using this ability. (Does not count for Athletics/Alertness)		'''Ability Aptitude (1):''' Pick a single skill, talent, or knowledge: you're a whiz at whatever this is. +1 Bonus to all rolls using this ability. (Does not count for Athletics/Alertness)
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	'''Speech Impediment (1):''' You stutter, have a tongue twist, or otherwise have difficulty communicating. A -really- funky accent can work too, but it needs to be crippling or slurred. You get a -1 Penalty to any roll trying to convince or explain something, but this should mostly be played out so people can attempt to decipher your posts. Maybe typo a lot or repeat the same words over and over and over and over in a long running drawn out sentence with no punctuation like I just did.		'''Speech Impediment (1):''' You stutter, have a tongue twist, or otherwise have difficulty communicating. A -really- funky accent can work too, but it needs to be crippling or slurred. You get a -1 Penalty to any roll trying to convince or explain something, but this should mostly be played out so people can attempt to decipher your posts. Maybe typo a lot or repeat the same words over and over and over and over in a long running drawn out sentence with no punctuation like I just did.
			</toggledisplay>

	==Supernatural==		==Supernatural==