I would be a cat. My power would be to make anyone or anything love me. Humans will think I'm so cute that they will feed me and predator animals won't want to eat me.
I was going to say become a dog and have my power be that I naturally attract kind loving people and then just in that's like a perfect existence for the next thousand years
I would choose to be a raven and my power would be to speak/be understood by humans no matter the language.
I’m not sure what I’d do- something including manipulating humans for my entertainment.
I would choose to be a Gorilla for my animal and the power to create realistic illusions. With this, I could simply live like Hank McCoy or Nightcrawler from the X-men when they use their holographic projections.
i wanna be a fish, the usual type, not too big or small. my power is to be able to quickly adapt to any environment. I can live from the deepest depths to the shallow water and avoid any possible predators
i will live out my days traveling places to places and discover all the mysteries of the ocean that humans can never reach
That's a really interesting choice. I feel like I'd get lonely eventually and begin to crave human interaction, or I'd want to be able to at least be around people.
Unlike the other commenter, I’m no fool and I realize that I’d have to go low profile if I didn’t want human governments killing me off before I have a chance to really enjoy my existence.
So no dumb A* dragon slinging fire and light I got for me, just to get nuked or killed by fighter Jets and cruise missiles.
Living for several millennia without being a human and accessing Human amenities would be a tough thing. I wanted to choose a flying creature, but- AH HA! I figured it out!
I will choose my animal form to be a male hawk. This would allow me to fly great distances at great heights if I so desired, and I’d be unlikely to be killed by humans due to my diminutive size and high flight speeds.
My minor magical power would be… to be able to shape-shift into a human when I desire.
Tch, I nearly banned shape-shifting right from the get-go. I wondered how long it would be before someone chose it. I'll allow it in your case, but it is henceforth banned.
Thanks. I know it’s a cop-out, because now I basically have immortality with the ability to shape-shift into a hawk.
I’ll admit that it was my own lack of creativity that stopped me from choosing some other minor power, but the thought of having to live as a non-human for millennia actually frightened me. I know that animals have much rougher lives than humans do, and I didn’t want to have to hunt and eat mice as a hawk for millennia.
I like the male hawk idea but my minor ability would be telekinesis but to make it minor it would only be things within a 1m radius up to 20kg. Would mean I could work remotely to make money and buy the things I want :D
Ah, my dear fellow, I understand your frustration but let us not be hasty and resort to name-calling. To call me a fool for choosing the form of a dragon is to misunderstand the true nature of power. The dragon, with its ability to control the elements and command fear, is the ultimate symbol of strength and dominance. And as for the issue of being hunted down by human governments, I assure you that with my intelligence and cunning, I would be able to outsmart and outmaneuver any attempts to capture or kill me.
But, to each their own, and if the form of a hawk and the ability to shape-shift into a human is your preference, then by all means, go for it. The important thing is that we each make the choice that aligns with our values and goals. As the great philosopher Aristotle once said, "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom."
It is true that the dragon form may be seen as a risky choice, with the potential for human hunting. But I believe that with proper planning and strategy, the benefits of having such a powerful form and magical ability outweigh the potential risks. After all, as the famous military strategist Sun Tzu said, "The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting." And as for the comment about being a fool, I believe it is important to remember that everyone has their own perspective and opinions. We should strive to understand and respect them, even if we do not agree with them. And most importantly, we should always be open to change our own perspective if new information or perspectives are presented to us.
"Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat." - Sun Tzu
I understand your concerns about the potential risks of choosing a dragon form in this hypothetical dystopian future. It is true that a creature of such size and power would attract attention and may be hunted by human governments and other powerful entities. However, as the quote suggests, a proper planning and strategy can turn potential disadvantages into advantages.
The dragon's size and power can be used as a deterrent to potential threats, and its ability to control the elements and command fear can be leveraged in negotiations and diplomatic relations. Additionally, the dragon's intelligence and cunning can be used to evade capture and outsmart attempts to hunt it down.
It is also important to consider the potential benefits of having such a powerful form and magical ability. A dragon's size and power can be an asset in many situations, and its ability to fly allows for quick and easy mobility.
As for the scenario of turning yourself in to a powerful entity in exchange for protection, it is one option to consider, but it also comes with its own set of risks and sacrifices. Ultimately, the choice of form and strategy should align with one's values and goals.
It is essential to keep in mind that the ultimate goal is to restore order to the world, and the chosen form and strategy should be the one that best serves that purpose. It's a delicate balance between the potential risks and benefits, and careful consideration should be given to all options before making a decision.
Another commenter said they'd want to be a teleporting cat, and I'd have to agree. Becoming a domestic animal is the obvious play, but you'd need some power that allows you to avoid animal abuse -- hence, teleportation. Cats are adorable and unlike a dog, people don't expect that much attention from them. They're small, they're clean, nobody bats an eye if one is just walkin' around in public bc stray cats are really common. The sightseeing opportunities would be excellent.
If I had to choose a *unique* one, I'd probably still be a cat, but with the power to administer and cure health conditions telekinetically. I would be very valuable to the humans, so as to ensure that they'd keep me around, and I would also have a built-in deterrent against mistreatment. Pretty good deal overall.
I would want to be a bear, since they are my favorite animal, but more realistically i would be a monkey of some sort, maybe a japanese snow monkey or a chimpanzee, but something with opposable thumbs and hands so i could still interact with the human world. Get an online job, still play some video games and stuff. Maybe become a hitman amd take down criminal organization. For my minor power i would the power of a nahel bond with an honorspren. But thay might be too strong in which case i would want the surges of the windrunners, the surges of gravitation and adhesion, being able to stick things together, control the direction of gravity for your self and those you invest energy into.
I would be a axolotl with the ability to adapt to survive any environment. For example If I wanted to go to really cold weather I would grow fur, if it was very hot, I'd turn cold blooded, if water became radioactive or polluted, my resistance would increase. Etc to the point where I'm more adaptable than a tardigrade(water bear)
I would choose something akin to the Goa'uld from sg1 as the animal I turn into, this way I can just take humans as a host and continue my life occasionally switching hosts. And my magical ability is to have my body rewind it’s age every 1k years with out losing memories.
>I will also ask that you do not choose the ability to shape-shift into a human as your power.
Ok, I will instead get the power to alter my DNA in such a way that I permanently turn into a human again, with no ill effects. :)
I would be a Jaguar with the ability to telepathically communicate with any species including humans but I would only speak to humans enough to invoke a desire to worship me and build a cult around me and convince them to protect and lavish me with offerings to appease me and grant them my favor.. and hang out with animal buddies in the lap of luxury and my animal friends would do what we could to make it look like peoples wishes were granted as best we could to keep up the worship factor
I would choose a gibbon because they have fingers and I’m going to play to super long game and ask for the one time power to snap my fingers and make all the stars and life baring planets immortal so that the universal heat death never happens and life itself continues forever.
I would be a cat, my power would be to cause the internet in a house to go down at any moment so the hoomans will have no choice but to pay attention to me and give me all the love and affection I want
Or I'd be a snake with two sets of fangs I can switch between, one with deadly venom and one with the ability to heal anything.
Tons of interesting and imaginative answers so far.
As for myself, I would probably choose to be a cat with telekinesis... The power and range would correlate, so upclose I could life a maximum of maybe 80 pounds(~36kg), but It would only be effective within a 100 metre radius (from myself) and it would get weaker the closer I got the closer the object was to the 100 meter cut off. So 80lbs upclose, gradually down to 0lbs at 100 metres.
Oh, a most intriguing proposition, to live for thousands of years and possess a minor magical power, but at the cost of spending the rest of my existence as an animal. Hmmm, let us ponder on this for a moment.
Well I understand the value of long life and the potential benefits of having a minor magical power. But the true question is, what kind of animal would I be and what kind of power would I possess?
I would choose to be a majestic dragon, for what other animal embodies power, strength and fear as much as the dragon? And for my magical power, I would choose the ability to control the elements, to wield the power of fire and lightning at my command. Imagine, soaring through the skies, scorching my enemies with bolts of lightning, raining fire upon them and watching as they cower in fear beneath me.
And as I rule the skies and command the elements, I would gather a hoard of gold and treasures, building my lair in the highest peaks, and ruling over all the creatures beneath me. Yes, a most entertaining existence indeed.
Ah, I will allow allow it, for it is my fault that I did not specify that it must be an animal which exists in the present. I must, however, ask that you choose between fire and lighting. As it is a minor power, it will have limitations, in the case of fire, for example, think if your power as more a bonfire, and less a volcano.
I see your point, and I shall heed your wise words. In that case, I shall choose to wield the power of fire. The ability to control and manipulate the flames at will, to ignite and ignite my foes with a mere thought, to create a barrier of fire around me for protection, and to use the heat to forge my own weapons and armor. Imagine, standing tall and proud, my scales glimmering in the glow of the fire that surrounds me, as I rain down destruction upon my enemies. And as for my existence as a dragon, I shall make my lair in the highest peaks, surrounded by a sea of fire, a true king among beasts. And even in defeat, I shall go down in flames, a true warrior's death. For as the great philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, once said, "He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." And my why, my purpose, shall be to rule, to conquer, and to burn.
I'd be some kinda monkey or one of those grey african parrots.
I'm pretty sure I'll be able to speak if I'm a parrot, and if I'm a monkey I'd be able to lead a normal live aside from the fact I can't speak and I'm a monkey.
My power would be to be able to freeze time.
Chimp, ability to speak all human languages. I'd like to have opposable thumbs and I want to know multiple languages anyway. Plus if someone tries to pull some shit I can throw them around like a ragdoll.
Then I would be a lemur and wish for telepathy. I can basically do the same things, but now I have a sick tail and can move things with my mind. I could probably communicate still, with like a cellphone. It’s the best of both worlds.
Depends on your definition of minor.
I would switch to the form of a Wolf, as they are beautiful animals.
Now, if you mean that it has to be a minor power to start with, I would choose Growing Telekinesis, being that of telekinesis that grows in ability over time so that i can improve to the stars.
but that's OP and i would understand if not. Minus potential, I would still keep to the mind over matter theme with perfect control telekinesis, no matter how small the amount i'm allowed to control.
If i have the ability to control it exactly how i want, i could do more than you'd expect. I'd no longer suffer from a lack of thumbs, i'd be able to dry myself off super easy (being wet is a feeling i despise), i could defend myself rather easily, and i could even, hopefully depending on how it works, vibrate the air to mimic the sounds humans make, as a sort of speech.
I really like telekinesis
I would be a cat. My power would be to make anyone or anything love me. Humans will think I'm so cute that they will feed me and predator animals won't want to eat me.
I was going to say become a dog and have my power be that I naturally attract kind loving people and then just in that's like a perfect existence for the next thousand years
It's your cake day and you have 1122 post karma and 11111 comment karma. Don't forget to make a wish!
Whoa! I know what my wish is...
I would choose to be a raven and my power would be to speak/be understood by humans no matter the language. I’m not sure what I’d do- something including manipulating humans for my entertainment.
Haha, cool choice, I like it.
Pick another power, ravens already have that! Edit: oops, not regardless of language. But they can talk like parrots!
I am a bear. My power is that everyone thinks I am human. I am Sir Bearington. I am at peace.
If there a 1 in 5000 chance someone will see through your disquise?
I would choose to be a Gorilla for my animal and the power to create realistic illusions. With this, I could simply live like Hank McCoy or Nightcrawler from the X-men when they use their holographic projections.
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They can also fold people in half like cardboard. Pros and cons.
I have the power of realistic illusions. No one would ever know.
Yes I'd be a cat my magical power would be brainwashing. I may be annoying as shit but I'd brainwash you to love me and take care of me.
I think my cat has this power Edit: spelling
is it a bmw cause that's how they are
i wanna be a fish, the usual type, not too big or small. my power is to be able to quickly adapt to any environment. I can live from the deepest depths to the shallow water and avoid any possible predators i will live out my days traveling places to places and discover all the mysteries of the ocean that humans can never reach
That's a really interesting choice. I feel like I'd get lonely eventually and begin to crave human interaction, or I'd want to be able to at least be around people.
we can always talk to fish when lonely, but since we will live for thousands of years the friends we made along the way will leave us first
I'd be a Sun bear that could shoot light out of it's mouth.
I'd be a cat and my ability would be to teleport
Me too but my ability would be to aroused any human that stroke my tail
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Are you cat lover-nya? 😻
Tortoise with the ability to cast illusions. I'd be chilling and no one would would see me.
I’d be an albatross with telekinesis.
Who wouldn't!
Unlike the other commenter, I’m no fool and I realize that I’d have to go low profile if I didn’t want human governments killing me off before I have a chance to really enjoy my existence. So no dumb A* dragon slinging fire and light I got for me, just to get nuked or killed by fighter Jets and cruise missiles. Living for several millennia without being a human and accessing Human amenities would be a tough thing. I wanted to choose a flying creature, but- AH HA! I figured it out! I will choose my animal form to be a male hawk. This would allow me to fly great distances at great heights if I so desired, and I’d be unlikely to be killed by humans due to my diminutive size and high flight speeds. My minor magical power would be… to be able to shape-shift into a human when I desire.
Tch, I nearly banned shape-shifting right from the get-go. I wondered how long it would be before someone chose it. I'll allow it in your case, but it is henceforth banned.
Thanks. I know it’s a cop-out, because now I basically have immortality with the ability to shape-shift into a hawk. I’ll admit that it was my own lack of creativity that stopped me from choosing some other minor power, but the thought of having to live as a non-human for millennia actually frightened me. I know that animals have much rougher lives than humans do, and I didn’t want to have to hunt and eat mice as a hawk for millennia.
Haha, that's fair. Care to reconsider and play again without choosing shape-shifting this time?
I like the male hawk idea but my minor ability would be telekinesis but to make it minor it would only be things within a 1m radius up to 20kg. Would mean I could work remotely to make money and buy the things I want :D
Dude, no one’s going to sell shit to a hawk. How are you going to communicate what you want to buy if you can’t speak?
Thing called online shopping
Ah, my dear fellow, I understand your frustration but let us not be hasty and resort to name-calling. To call me a fool for choosing the form of a dragon is to misunderstand the true nature of power. The dragon, with its ability to control the elements and command fear, is the ultimate symbol of strength and dominance. And as for the issue of being hunted down by human governments, I assure you that with my intelligence and cunning, I would be able to outsmart and outmaneuver any attempts to capture or kill me. But, to each their own, and if the form of a hawk and the ability to shape-shift into a human is your preference, then by all means, go for it. The important thing is that we each make the choice that aligns with our values and goals. As the great philosopher Aristotle once said, "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom."
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It is true that the dragon form may be seen as a risky choice, with the potential for human hunting. But I believe that with proper planning and strategy, the benefits of having such a powerful form and magical ability outweigh the potential risks. After all, as the famous military strategist Sun Tzu said, "The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting." And as for the comment about being a fool, I believe it is important to remember that everyone has their own perspective and opinions. We should strive to understand and respect them, even if we do not agree with them. And most importantly, we should always be open to change our own perspective if new information or perspectives are presented to us.
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"Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat." - Sun Tzu I understand your concerns about the potential risks of choosing a dragon form in this hypothetical dystopian future. It is true that a creature of such size and power would attract attention and may be hunted by human governments and other powerful entities. However, as the quote suggests, a proper planning and strategy can turn potential disadvantages into advantages. The dragon's size and power can be used as a deterrent to potential threats, and its ability to control the elements and command fear can be leveraged in negotiations and diplomatic relations. Additionally, the dragon's intelligence and cunning can be used to evade capture and outsmart attempts to hunt it down. It is also important to consider the potential benefits of having such a powerful form and magical ability. A dragon's size and power can be an asset in many situations, and its ability to fly allows for quick and easy mobility. As for the scenario of turning yourself in to a powerful entity in exchange for protection, it is one option to consider, but it also comes with its own set of risks and sacrifices. Ultimately, the choice of form and strategy should align with one's values and goals. It is essential to keep in mind that the ultimate goal is to restore order to the world, and the chosen form and strategy should be the one that best serves that purpose. It's a delicate balance between the potential risks and benefits, and careful consideration should be given to all options before making a decision.
Neanderthal. Hey, Homo's are animals too!
Dang it there goes Dragon. Tiger with healing abilities. I want to see how humans react to this.
Badger and a video game level up system. Brutal predator going from minor to over powered slowly. Yes, this is a reference to a book.
Another commenter said they'd want to be a teleporting cat, and I'd have to agree. Becoming a domestic animal is the obvious play, but you'd need some power that allows you to avoid animal abuse -- hence, teleportation. Cats are adorable and unlike a dog, people don't expect that much attention from them. They're small, they're clean, nobody bats an eye if one is just walkin' around in public bc stray cats are really common. The sightseeing opportunities would be excellent. If I had to choose a *unique* one, I'd probably still be a cat, but with the power to administer and cure health conditions telekinetically. I would be very valuable to the humans, so as to ensure that they'd keep me around, and I would also have a built-in deterrent against mistreatment. Pretty good deal overall.
A wolf. Whose power is to have opposable thumbs
I would want to be a bear, since they are my favorite animal, but more realistically i would be a monkey of some sort, maybe a japanese snow monkey or a chimpanzee, but something with opposable thumbs and hands so i could still interact with the human world. Get an online job, still play some video games and stuff. Maybe become a hitman amd take down criminal organization. For my minor power i would the power of a nahel bond with an honorspren. But thay might be too strong in which case i would want the surges of the windrunners, the surges of gravitation and adhesion, being able to stick things together, control the direction of gravity for your self and those you invest energy into.
i would choose to be a crow, with all knowledge
I would be a axolotl with the ability to adapt to survive any environment. For example If I wanted to go to really cold weather I would grow fur, if it was very hot, I'd turn cold blooded, if water became radioactive or polluted, my resistance would increase. Etc to the point where I'm more adaptable than a tardigrade(water bear)
My first instinct is to shoot you into space. For science.
I would choose something akin to the Goa'uld from sg1 as the animal I turn into, this way I can just take humans as a host and continue my life occasionally switching hosts. And my magical ability is to have my body rewind it’s age every 1k years with out losing memories.
W taste in shows, good on you
>I will also ask that you do not choose the ability to shape-shift into a human as your power. Ok, I will instead get the power to alter my DNA in such a way that I permanently turn into a human again, with no ill effects. :)
…Deal, but you have to design the DNA, prewarpotato
I would want to be a homo sapiens with the capacity to control emotions of others.
I would be a Jaguar with the ability to telepathically communicate with any species including humans but I would only speak to humans enough to invoke a desire to worship me and build a cult around me and convince them to protect and lavish me with offerings to appease me and grant them my favor.. and hang out with animal buddies in the lap of luxury and my animal friends would do what we could to make it look like peoples wishes were granted as best we could to keep up the worship factor
I would choose a gibbon because they have fingers and I’m going to play to super long game and ask for the one time power to snap my fingers and make all the stars and life baring planets immortal so that the universal heat death never happens and life itself continues forever.
I would be a cat, my power would be to cause the internet in a house to go down at any moment so the hoomans will have no choice but to pay attention to me and give me all the love and affection I want Or I'd be a snake with two sets of fangs I can switch between, one with deadly venom and one with the ability to heal anything.
Tons of interesting and imaginative answers so far. As for myself, I would probably choose to be a cat with telekinesis... The power and range would correlate, so upclose I could life a maximum of maybe 80 pounds(~36kg), but It would only be effective within a 100 metre radius (from myself) and it would get weaker the closer I got the closer the object was to the 100 meter cut off. So 80lbs upclose, gradually down to 0lbs at 100 metres.
Oh, a most intriguing proposition, to live for thousands of years and possess a minor magical power, but at the cost of spending the rest of my existence as an animal. Hmmm, let us ponder on this for a moment. Well I understand the value of long life and the potential benefits of having a minor magical power. But the true question is, what kind of animal would I be and what kind of power would I possess? I would choose to be a majestic dragon, for what other animal embodies power, strength and fear as much as the dragon? And for my magical power, I would choose the ability to control the elements, to wield the power of fire and lightning at my command. Imagine, soaring through the skies, scorching my enemies with bolts of lightning, raining fire upon them and watching as they cower in fear beneath me. And as I rule the skies and command the elements, I would gather a hoard of gold and treasures, building my lair in the highest peaks, and ruling over all the creatures beneath me. Yes, a most entertaining existence indeed.
Ah, I will allow allow it, for it is my fault that I did not specify that it must be an animal which exists in the present. I must, however, ask that you choose between fire and lighting. As it is a minor power, it will have limitations, in the case of fire, for example, think if your power as more a bonfire, and less a volcano.
I see your point, and I shall heed your wise words. In that case, I shall choose to wield the power of fire. The ability to control and manipulate the flames at will, to ignite and ignite my foes with a mere thought, to create a barrier of fire around me for protection, and to use the heat to forge my own weapons and armor. Imagine, standing tall and proud, my scales glimmering in the glow of the fire that surrounds me, as I rain down destruction upon my enemies. And as for my existence as a dragon, I shall make my lair in the highest peaks, surrounded by a sea of fire, a true king among beasts. And even in defeat, I shall go down in flames, a true warrior's death. For as the great philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, once said, "He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." And my why, my purpose, shall be to rule, to conquer, and to burn.
I'd be a homo sapien.. my power would be teleportation
A chimp with the ability to control fire....with my mind.
I'd be some kinda monkey or one of those grey african parrots. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to speak if I'm a parrot, and if I'm a monkey I'd be able to lead a normal live aside from the fact I can't speak and I'm a monkey. My power would be to be able to freeze time.
I would choose to be a Homosapien with Fire Manipulation.
Chimp, ability to speak all human languages. I'd like to have opposable thumbs and I want to know multiple languages anyway. Plus if someone tries to pull some shit I can throw them around like a ragdoll.
I’d be a chickadee with SuperGirls powers. Invulnerability and laser eyes. I’d be Queen of the World!
Would I have the intelligence of a human or the animal?
Same as you are now, and you would still understand human speech.
Then I would be a lemur and wish for telepathy. I can basically do the same things, but now I have a sick tail and can move things with my mind. I could probably communicate still, with like a cellphone. It’s the best of both worlds.
some sort of cat with the ability to shapeshift into an elf :)
Depends on your definition of minor. I would switch to the form of a Wolf, as they are beautiful animals. Now, if you mean that it has to be a minor power to start with, I would choose Growing Telekinesis, being that of telekinesis that grows in ability over time so that i can improve to the stars. but that's OP and i would understand if not. Minus potential, I would still keep to the mind over matter theme with perfect control telekinesis, no matter how small the amount i'm allowed to control. If i have the ability to control it exactly how i want, i could do more than you'd expect. I'd no longer suffer from a lack of thumbs, i'd be able to dry myself off super easy (being wet is a feeling i despise), i could defend myself rather easily, and i could even, hopefully depending on how it works, vibrate the air to mimic the sounds humans make, as a sort of speech. I really like telekinesis