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Saturday, February 14, 2009

So, I've got this OC named Foreman, and he's a shape-shifter. That's awesome, but I've hit a snag as regards the science behind his ability.

Right now, the idea is that he can alter his molecular structure, but when he morphs into somebody smaller, like River, or a young child, where does all that extra mass go? And how does he get it back when he reverts to his regular form?

Now, I could follow WoonSocket's idea in the comments on Starfall - Chapter 2 and make his ability a telepathic one, as in, he projects mental illusions, or maybe he could project optical illusions. Making the change wouldn't be that big of a deal.

What do you all think?

COMMENTS

Sunday, February 15, 2009 7:08 AM

JANE0904


There is always the possibility that - since we are made up mostly of nothing anway (that is, spaces between the electrons etc) - that he does shapeshift, and simply becomes more dense. No loss of mass at all. But I like the mental illusion - it could lead to an interesting side comment from one of the people he puts down that he/she might look like a little girl, but leave the bruises of a much bigger man.

Saturday, February 14, 2009 8:00 AM

WAKEUPSOON


I really like your story, and would trust either of the options you chose as canon to your work, but personally I prefer the optical/mental illusions idea.
Anna.x.(:


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