Teleport used as escape artist?

[Chrono]

Can teleportation be used to teleport out of bonds, or handcuffs that are holding a character?

-Chrono

[DrObvious]

Probably.

Your GM might say you can't because your special effect requires you to wave your hands or something, but they are being quite stingy if thats the case.

Now, if you bought the flaw "must wave hands", then your out of luck.

[Chrono]

lol thanks for the reply, working on a stealthy sort of character, and wanted to use teleport for quick escapes if needed, as well as in combat

-Chrono

[mrobviousjosh]

Well, since normally they teleport items with them, I would say that they have a level of control they can put on that. They can't teleport with a bullet, that had been inside them, behind but bonds around the hands and legs are acceptable IMHO. I think that complex stuff, like straightjackets might be a stretch though.

[Chrono]

Alright , just a precaution, I'd more than likely teleport away before I was cuffed, or bonded, unless they nullify my powers

-Chrono

[mrobviousjosh]

True enough.

[faenril]

Perhaps with Extra effort ?

[J.T]

Hi Chrono,

Perhaps you could have a limited power that is touch only usable on others (inanimate objects) this would allow you to teleport the handcuff off your character and even straight jackets. Only a thought!!!


regards,

J.T.

[The Fifth Wanderer]

I'd call for a power check, or spending a hero point. Or maybe just adding Teleport's level as a bonus to an Escape Artist roll.

[Gamer X]

That's an interesting idea. I've never before considered other functional normal-life uses for Teleport other than just getting somewhere quickly. But to think that I could also teleport out of my clothes and straight into the shower!!

I think that would take a better-than-normal amount of control. Maybe a Teleport action vs. a high difficulty level?

But you do see people teleport out of bonds and handcuffs all the time. I agree that straight jackets would be more complicated.

[Carnifex]

But you do see people teleport out of bonds and handcuffs all the time. I agree that straight jackets would be more complicated.

Wow, where do you live? I've never seen any one do that

If the handcuff etc is Snare, I would say not. Unless you spend a hero point to buy the Drain (flaw: Snare only) an an Extra.

[Chrono]

Hi Chrono,

Perhaps you could have a limited power that is touch only usable on others (inanimate objects) this would allow you to teleport the handcuff off your character and even straight jackets. Only a thought!!!


regards,

J.T.

I like the idea, and may very well have to put that to use , perhaps as an extra of teleport, rather than entirely new power.

-Chrono

[J.T]

Go for it Chrono,

Can't wait to see the finished character, post it as soon as its complete won't you!


J.T.

[Chrono]

Unfortunately, it was an idea for an already existing character, so I'll have to pick up some points before I can add it as an extra but I'm pretty sure my GM'll allow it, he's pretty open to new powers etc. as long as it's balanced. Anyways, here's the character as he is right now

Revenant
PL 8

Abilities.Score.Base.Power.Total
STR........10....+0....+0......+0
DEX........20....+5....+3......+8
CON.......16.....+3...+0......+3
INT........12.....+1...+0......+1
WIS.......14.....+2...+0......+2
CHA ......10.....+0....+0......+0

Saves.....Total. Base. Power. Misc.
Damage...+3.....+3......+0.....+0..
Fort.........+3......+3......+0.....+0..
Ref..........+7.....+5...... +0.....+2..
Will..........+2.....+2......+0.....+0

Initiative: +5
Defense:21
Melee Attack: +10
Ranged Attack: +10

Powers (66 points)
Shapeshift +7 (Flaw: Limited People Only, Extra: Protection) Teleportation +7 (Stunt Extended Teleport, Stunt: Turnabout) Non-detection +7 (Extra: Invisibility) Strike +7 (Flaw: Extra of Shapeshift)
Telepathy +1 (Flaw: Communication Only), Clinging +5

Feats (9)
Lightning Reflexes, Surprise Strike, Darkvision, Immunity: Aging, Immunity: Exhaustian, Dodge, Penetrating Attack (Strike), Attack Finnesse

Skills
Acrobatics: +6, Balance: +7, Computers: +2, Drive: +7, Move Silently: +7, Sleight of Hand: +6

Weakness: Disturbing Appearance, Vulnerable: Fire

-Chrono

[J.T]

Chrono,

Like the character, have you got a background, history for him writen, I'd like to have a read if you have.

Also have you had a look at my thead entitled "Rescue (a long post)" Neo was kind enough to create two teleportation powers for me, one and energy field the other a teleportation power usable only on others. If you haven't take a look as the latter may be of interest to you?!!!!

Keep safe

J.T.

[Chrono]

Haven't taken a look at it yet, but I will make a point to , as for his background history, I have the basic idea for, but I want to re-write it a little

-Chrono

[J.T]

Thats ok I'll wait

Have a look at that thread when you get a chance I'd like to know what you think of my teleporting character called Rescue.


regards,

J.T.

[Chrono]

Sure thing

-Chrono

[rstehwien]

Personally I'd just let teleporters teleport out of things. After all, you don't make people with incoporeal or superstrength pay extra to get out of grapples or snares. Teleport is just another power that avoids those things.

The whole point of teleport is moving without crossing interveaning space; not much you can do to physically contain someone that can move without caring about physical barriers.

Maybe I'd require a power check to teleport out of something difficult like glue stuck to your entire body. Teleporters can take up to 50 lbs/rank with them but it is a choice. To me if they choose not to take handcuffs or the guy grappling them it is totally free-especially the person grappling them, after all that person would get a will save to not come if it was against their wishes, sounds like it is more of an effort to take things than not.

Don't feel sad for the super-strength people that can't keep the teleporter in their clutches, there are so many other things to grab and crush.

[slaughterj]

Personally I'd just let teleporters teleport out of things. After all, you don't make people with incoporeal or superstrength pay extra to get out of grapples or snares. Teleport is just another power that avoids those things.

Yep, if a Snare is supposed to keep in Teleporters/Incorporeal types (e.g., Force Bubble), then it should buy an appropriate Extra.

[Carnifex]

Personally I'd just let teleporters teleport out of things. After all, you don't make people with incoporeal or superstrength pay extra to get out of grapples or snares. Teleport is just another power that avoids those things.

Yep, if a Snare is supposed to keep in Teleporters/Incorporeal types (e.g., Force Bubble), then it should buy an appropriate Extra.

(I thought it was a power stunt to effect incorporea?)
I could see an extra/PS for snare to effect incorporeal type. for teleport, I dunno. The GM has to rule if by default you can teleport away from a snare. If yes, then an extra/PS for snare should be allowed to hold them. If no, then an extra/PS for teleport to escape should be allowed.

[slaughterj]

Personally I'd just let teleporters teleport out of things. After all, you don't make people with incoporeal or superstrength pay extra to get out of grapples or snares. Teleport is just another power that avoids those things.

Yep, if a Snare is supposed to keep in Teleporters/Incorporeal types (e.g., Force Bubble), then it should buy an appropriate Extra.

(I thought it was a power stunt to effect incorporea?)
I could see an extra/PS for snare to effect incorporeal type. for teleport, I dunno. The GM has to rule if by default you can teleport away from a snare. If yes, then an extra/PS for snare should be allowed to hold them. If no, then an extra/PS for teleport to escape should be allowed.

Regarding affecting incorporeal, the Ghost Touch Extra is what you'd use, and I'd consider something similar to be necessary for Snares to affect Teleporters. Sure, the GM can default things one way or other other, but Snares come in a variety of forms, e.g. Handcuffs, Force Bubbles, Webbing, Encased in Ice, etc., and many wouldn't sensically "travel" with a Teleporter just like many wouldn't affect Incorporeal, so for both cases, I'd say you need to buy an extra for the Snare to do so. Alternatively, the GM could even leave it up for sfx.

A similar situation arises for whether the Snare is damaged by attacks on the ensnared character. What's the default, both are damaged? Or is the Snare damaged first? Or does the Snare get damaged at all? Maybe it's a matter of sfx? On the fly in a game I ran this weekend, one PC was ensnared, and another used his Alt-Form: Explosion, which I ruled affected the snare and the ensnared character (luckily, the character survived unscathed while the snare was destroyed). I'd say generally speaking that allowing attacks to pass through without harming the snare would be advantageous to the attacker, and might merit an extra, but then the example of Handcuffs comes up - should Handcuffs require such an extra? Perhaps Handcuffs come with an additional counterbalancing flaw of having limited snare effects?

[Striker]

I'd say generally speaking that allowing attacks to pass through without harming the snare would be advantageous to the attacker, and might merit an extra, but then the example of Handcuffs comes up - should Handcuffs require such an extra? Perhaps Handcuffs come with an additional counterbalancing flaw of having limited snare effects?

Yeah, your legs are still free. That's a flaw in a snare. And you can't exactly just zap somone with a pair of handcuffs to snare them, you have to get within melee range, beat them enough so they don't resist the cuffing, and then get the cuffs on.

[Harlequin Jones]

Depends on the special effect. I would let Nightcrawler teleport out of handcuffs or snares, no problem.

On the other hand, I have a character whose entire power concept revolves around opening holes in space. Even were it to save my life, I would feel wrong teleporting out of handcuffs.


HJ

[Carnifex]

It occured to me last night that snare has 2 effects.

It glues you to the ground (if you aren't flying or something)
and entangles you (-4 dex, -2 to hit)

So I think in general, you could teleport out of the "glued to the ground", but you'd still be entangled.