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0 31Defeat By Transformation (LAUNCHING ON THE 6TH)
The ideal way to win is by transforming your opponent into something else.
Created: Apr 11th 2024 at 2:49:52 AM
0 11Blowout Fight
A vicious argument in a close relationship that involves invoking past baggage and personal attacks.
Created: Jul 4th 2023 at 7:57:21 AM
1 13Villain Gets The Last Laugh
A villain dies but manages to leave one last mark on the hero or somebody else they didn't like to be remembered by.
Created: Mar 4th 2023 at 9:20:00 AM
0 24Negative Ability
An ability that has nothing but downsides.
Created: Apr 1st 2024 at 10:15:26 PM
0 15Intramarital Affair
A couple has an "affair" with each other.
Created: Jan 20th 2024 at 8:57:49 AM
0 12Space Is Introspective (split from Space Is Dreamy)
Space is associated with sentiment, hope, or existentialism.
Created: Apr 1st 2024 at 6:03:49 PM
2 6Order Magic and Power
Powers and magics that manipulate order
Created: Apr 29th 2024 at 3:40:32 PM
0 11Underground Martian Civilization (Ready to Launch?)
Aliens who live underneath the surface of Mars or any celestial body in the Solar System.
Created: Apr 2nd 2024 at 7:10:14 AM
0 13Ruthless Rooftops (estimated date to launch: 04/05/2024 12:00 BST)
Part of a Metropolis Level focusing on rooftops, full of enemies and perils on land and from above and Bottomless Pits in between.
Created: Apr 8th 2024 at 5:31:51 AM
15 0Monster Pillow
Monster being used as a pillow shows it's friendly.
Created: yesterday
0 18Fluffy, Not Fat (last example call, launching May 2)
An animal appears to be large, but most of its "bulk" is actually fur, hair, feathers, etc.
Created: Apr 20th 2024 at 11:35:29 AM
1 9Joke Action(feel free to suggest examples)
An attack or skill that's inferior to normal as a joke.
Created: Apr 14th 2024 at 9:48:08 AM
1 3Drinking The Finger Bowl
The finger bowl is not for drinking.
Created: May 31st 2011 at 10:06:33 PM
1 29Gag Ears (Grabbed by DrNoPuma)
A character with comically large ears.
Created: Oct 3rd 2022 at 2:07:52 PM
0 39Lady Vessel (Launching 5/5)
A vessel (boat, car, ship, airplane, or starship) is treated as if it was a living woman.
Created: Mar 14th 2016 at 10:35:53 AM
5 43The Secret Life of Nonhumans (Up For Grabs)
Stories about the secret lives of mundane things.
Created: Jul 12th 2020 at 7:09:34 PM
1 38Mistaken For Name (24h launch notice)
Characters humorously misunderstand or misinterpret cues or phrases as names
Created: Aug 22nd 2023 at 4:07:38 PM
1 38Gratuitous Chinese
Using Chinese instead of the work's usual language in a non-Chinese language work. 時在原本不用中文作品內使用中文。 (adopted by AquaEclipse)
Created: Mar 10th 2024 at 4:59:46 AM
1 8Rejecting Help
Help or attempt to help is met with or rejected out of fear, distrust, hatred or hostility.
Created: Apr 29th 2024 at 4:15:27 AM
Help or attempt to help is met with or rejected out of fear, distrust, hatred or hostility.
Sponsor: Eggy0 Created: Apr 29th 2024 at 4:15:27 AM Last reply: yesterday by JoeG View draft
6 0Fanfic/Young Heroes Stay Gold
The characters from various "Disney Television Animation" shows are brought together to prepare for a rapidly approaching crisis on their world.
Created: May 1st 2024 at 1:51:46 PM