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Question for nerds: If Captain Man from *Henry Danger* was in any other universe, and the writers took the character seriously, would he be overpowered?
In the show Henry Danger, Captain Man's power is durability. He's so durable that he was once at the core of a nuclear missile and was fine afterward. If this power was consistent, wouldn't he be way too overpowered?
Question for nerds: If Captain Man from *Henry Danger* was in any other universe, and the writers took the character seriously, would he be overpowered?
In the show Henry Danger, Captain Man's power is durability. He's so durable that he was once at the core of a nuclear missile and was fine afterward. If this power was consistent, wouldn't he be way too overpowered?
What's your opinion on "power scaling"?
Power scaling is the practice of comparing and ranking the physical strength, speed, durability, and abilities of fictional characters. The goal is to figure out their maximum speed, strength, and other abilities, usually by using science and math.
For example, in The Boys TV show, we know MM said Homelander can lift a dozen Mack trucks, which means, using math, we know he can lift at least 552 tons. He also moved faster than a C4 explosion in Season 1, so he can move at Mach 24.
In Season 5, A-Train's top speed was Mach 195 when he was running away from Homelander, and Homelander was catching up with him. So, we know Homelander's top speed is at least Mach 195, too.
When it comes to durability, that can also be scaled because there are different levels of durability. For example, Luke Cage might be bulletproof, but he's not completely invincible, and his internal organs can still be damaged. Captain Man, on the other hand, can swallow the core of a nuclear missile and survive.
So, what's your opinion on power scaling?
Me personally, I like it, but I mainly like it because you can take a character with multiple powers and, depending on how you scale them, they can still be street-level if you want.
However, if you're going to use power scaling, you need to be consistent with it. If someone can only lift 500 tons, then they shouldn't suddenly be lifting a massive iceberg. If they can only run at Mach 100, then they shouldn't suddenly be running at the speed of light.
What's your opinion on "power scaling"?
Power scaling is the practice of comparing and ranking the physical strength, speed, durability, and abilities of fictional characters. The goal is to figure out their maximum speed, strength, and other abilities, usually by using science and math.
For example, in The Boys TV show, we know MM said Homelander can lift a dozen Mack trucks, which means, using math, we know he can lift at least 552 tons. He also moved faster than a C4 explosion in Season 1, so he can move at Mach 24.
In Season 5, A-Train's top speed was Mach 195 when he was running away from Homelander, and Homelander was catching up with him. So, we know Homelander's top speed is at least Mach 195, too.
When it comes to durability, that can also be scaled because there are different levels of durability. For example, Luke Cage might be bulletproof, but he's not completely invincible, and his internal organs can still be damaged. Captain Man, on the other hand, can swallow the core of a nuclear missile and survive.
So, what's your opinion on power scaling?
Me personally, I like it, but I mainly like it because you can take a character with multiple powers and, depending on how you scale them, they can still be street-level if you want.
However, if you're going to use power scaling, you need to be consistent with it. If someone can only lift 500 tons, then they shouldn't suddenly be lifting a massive iceberg. If they can only run at Mach 100, then they shouldn't suddenly be running at the speed of light.
Question for Marvel nerds: Am I overpowered?
I’m able to turn into metal, specifically steel. My skin can fully turn into steel i’m also bulletproof and durable. I have super strength, and my max limit is 700 tons, though I can fly up to Mach 195. I also have super speed when running, and my top speed is Mach 195.
Am I overpowered?
Question for Marvel nerds: Am I overpowered?
I’m able to turn into metal, specifically steel. My skin can fully turn into steel i’m also bulletproof and durable. I have super strength, and my max limit is 700 tons, though I can fly up to Mach 195. I also have super speed when running, and my top speed is Mach 195.
Am I overpowered?