Theory:Illusion - Revision history

imported>Witsfool at 08:27, 31 December 2009

2009-12-31T08:27:45Z

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imported>Witsfool at 08:27, 31 December 2009

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	:{{note}} Having a different actress to fall would have confused viewers who thought that Candice's "slim" form was her true self. If she changed into a different person, people may have presumed that the woman pretending to be Jessica was not Candice. Also, Candice had already revealed her obesity to Micah when he says "I have a cousin who eats like you, he's huge!" She replies: "So am I", implying that it is unlikely to be a writing/casting inconsistency given that her true form was already decided.<br />		:{{note}} Having a different actress to fall would have confused viewers who thought that Candice's "slim" form was her true self. If she changed into a different person, people may have presumed that the woman pretending to be Jessica was not Candice. Also, Candice had already revealed her obesity to Micah when he says "I have a cousin who eats like you, he's huge!" She replies: "So am I", implying that it is unlikely to be a writing/casting inconsistency given that her true form was already decided.<br />
	{{plus}} [[Future Sylar]] in ''[[Five Years Gone]]'' is able to fly and phase while holding the illusion of him being Nathan.<br />		{{plus}} [[Future Sylar]] in ''[[Five Years Gone]]'' is able to fly and phase while holding the illusion of him being Nathan.<br />
			{{plus}} The power could be simply a manifestation of her "perception" of reality. When making an illusion she simply imposes her perception onto of the fact. For most illusions she would be enforcing something she is constantly aware is false. But for something as personal as her own appearance (considering how much she hated her true form) she would hold the false image as "real".<br />
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	\| [[Candice]]'s power of illusion works using a form of [[telekinesis]]. \|\| None \|\| {{note}} It affects all the five senses.<br />		\| [[Candice]]'s power of illusion works using a form of [[telekinesis]]. \|\| None \|\| {{note}} It affects all the five senses.<br />

imported>Intuitive Empath at 00:23, 7 December 2009

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	\| If this ability is [[Ability supercharging\|supercharged]], it would work as [[List of abilities#Reality_distortion\|reality distortion]], having real effects. \|\| None \|\| {{note}} It's a way the ability could get stronger.<br />		\| If this ability is [[Ability supercharging\|supercharged]], it would work as [[List of abilities#Reality_distortion\|reality distortion]], having real effects. \|\| None \|\| {{note}} It's a way the ability could get stronger.<br />
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	\| This ability works by manipulating reality, superimposing images, sounds, etc. from parallel dimensions.~~<br />~~ \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} There are an infinite number of alternate realities for every reality. For example, when Betty produced an illusion of a cheerleader developing spontaneous lesions and tumors, she could have 'pulled' an image from a reality in which some form of fast-acting disease struck that cheerleader at that moment ~~(theoretically possible~~.)<br />		\| This ability works by manipulating reality, superimposing images, sounds, etc. from parallel dimensions. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} There are an infinite number of alternate realities for every reality. For example, when Betty produced an illusion of a cheerleader developing spontaneous lesions and tumors, she could have 'pulled' an image from a reality in which some form of fast-acting disease struck that cheerleader at that moment.<br />
	{{plus}} This would explain how illusions are effective against cameras.<br />		{{plus}} This would explain how illusions are effective against cameras.<br />
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imported>D and d 123: Illusions work by manipulating alternate realities

2009-12-06T18:53:04Z

Illusions work by manipulating alternate realities

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	\| If this ability is [[Ability supercharging\|supercharged]], it would work as [[List of abilities#Reality_distortion\|reality distortion]], having real effects. \|\| None \|\| {{note}} It's a way the ability could get stronger.<br />		\| If this ability is [[Ability supercharging\|supercharged]], it would work as [[List of abilities#Reality_distortion\|reality distortion]], having real effects. \|\| None \|\| {{note}} It's a way the ability could get stronger.<br />
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			\| This ability works by manipulating reality, superimposing images, sounds, etc. from parallel dimensions.<br /> \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} There are an infinite number of alternate realities for every reality. For example, when Betty produced an illusion of a cheerleader developing spontaneous lesions and tumors, she could have 'pulled' an image from a reality in which some form of fast-acting disease struck that cheerleader at that moment (theoretically possible.)<br />
			{{plus}} This would explain how illusions are effective against cameras.<br />
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imported>Intuitive Empath: see your talk

2009-11-04T22:16:30Z

see your talk

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	\| If this ability is [[Ability supercharging\|supercharged]], it would work as [[List of abilities#Reality_distortion\|reality distortion]], having real effects. \|\| None \|\| {{note}} It's a way the ability could get stronger.<br />		\| If this ability is [[Ability supercharging\|supercharged]], it would work as [[List of abilities#Reality_distortion\|reality distortion]], having real effects. \|\| None \|\| {{note}} It's a way the ability could get stronger.<br />
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	\| The illusion ability creates actual images by warping light. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} Candice observed the effects of her ability in a mirror in Betty, Part 1, and both she and a future Sylar used illusions while observed via camera. Neither cameras nor mirrors have minds, meaning that illusions are actual images, not telepathic hallucinations.<br />
	{{plus}} Micah also suggested that Candice bent light.<br />
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imported>D and d 123: Illusions are warped light.

2009-11-04T22:13:57Z

Illusions are warped light.

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	\| If this ability is [[Ability supercharging\|supercharged]], it would work as [[List of abilities#Reality_distortion\|reality distortion]], having real effects. \|\| None \|\| {{note}} It's a way the ability could get stronger.<br />		\| If this ability is [[Ability supercharging\|supercharged]], it would work as [[List of abilities#Reality_distortion\|reality distortion]], having real effects. \|\| None \|\| {{note}} It's a way the ability could get stronger.<br />
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			\| The illusion ability creates actual images by warping light. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} Candice observed the effects of her ability in a mirror in Betty, Part 1, and both she and a future Sylar used illusions while observed via camera. Neither cameras nor mirrors have minds, meaning that illusions are actual images, not telepathic hallucinations.<br />
			{{plus}} Micah also suggested that Candice bent light.<br />
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imported>Intuitive Empath: see notes section of this ability on why it can't be

2009-11-04T14:56:47Z

see notes section of this ability on why it can't be

imported>Altes at 07:40, 4 November 2009

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	\| The illusion ability creates actual images by warping light. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} Candice observed the effects of her ability in a mirror in [[Betty, Part 1]], and both she and [[Sylar (explosion future)\|a future Sylar]] used illusions while observed via camera. Neither cameras nor mirrors have minds, meaning that illusions are actual images, not telepathic hallucinations.<br />		\| The illusion ability creates actual images by warping light. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} Candice observed the effects of her ability in a mirror in [[Betty, Part 1]], and both she and [[Sylar (explosion future)\|a future Sylar]] used illusions while observed via camera. Neither cameras nor mirrors have minds, meaning that illusions are actual images, not telepathic hallucinations.<br />
			{{plus}} Micah also suggested that Candice bent light.<br />
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imported>D and d 123: Illusions are warped light

2009-11-04T00:15:58Z

Illusions are warped light

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	\| If this ability is [[Ability supercharging\|supercharged]], it would work as [[List of abilities#Reality_distortion\|reality distortion]], having real effects. \|\| None. \|\| {{note}} It's a way the ability could get stronger.<br />		\| If this ability is [[Ability supercharging\|supercharged]], it would work as [[List of abilities#Reality_distortion\|reality distortion]], having real effects. \|\| None. \|\| {{note}} It's a way the ability could get stronger.<br />
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			\| The illusion ability creates actual images by warping light. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} Candice observed the effects of her ability in a mirror in [[Betty, Part 1]], and both she and [[Sylar (explosion future)\|a future Sylar]] used illusions while observed via camera. Neither cameras nor mirrors have minds, meaning that illusions are actual images, not telepathic hallucinations.<br />
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imported>Intuitive Empath: see the first note at the power's page

2009-10-29T23:01:34Z

see the first note at the power's page

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	\| If this ability is [[Ability supercharging\|supercharged]], it would work as [[List of abilities#Reality_distortion\|reality distortion]], having real effects. \|\| None. \|\| {{note}} It's a way the ability could get stronger.<br />		\| If this ability is [[Ability supercharging\|supercharged]], it would work as [[List of abilities#Reality_distortion\|reality distortion]], having real effects. \|\| None. \|\| {{note}} It's a way the ability could get stronger.<br />
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	\| The illusion ability creates actual images by warping photons. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} Candice's illusions appeared both in a mirror and on camera. If her illusions were telepathic in nature, they would be 'invisible' to a camera, which has no mind (as humans understand it).<br />
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	\| [[Candice]]'s power of illusion works in such a way that an illusion created often enough can become subconscious, and so require no conscious control to create it. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} When [[Niki]] knocks her unconscious in ''[[How To Stop An Exploding Man]]'', the illusions of [[Jessica]] and [[Micah]] disappear, but Candice herself remains in her "slim" form rather than reverting to the original form seen in ''[[Betty]]''.<br />		\| [[Candice]]'s power of illusion works in such a way that an illusion created often enough can become subconscious, and so require no conscious control to create it. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} When [[Niki]] knocks her unconscious in ''[[How To Stop An Exploding Man]]'', the illusions of [[Jessica]] and [[Micah]] disappear, but Candice herself remains in her "slim" form rather than reverting to the original form seen in ''[[Betty]]''.<br />
	:{{note}} This could simply be a writing inconsistency - maybe it hadn't been decided at that point that Candice was not in her original form - or a casting inconsistency - maybe the producers didn't want to cast another actress just to play Candice's unconscious body.<br />		:{{note}} This could simply be a writing inconsistency - maybe it hadn't been decided at that point that Candice was not in her original form - or a casting inconsistency - maybe the producers didn't want to cast another actress just to play Candice's unconscious body.<br />
	:{{note}} Having a different actress to fall would have confused viewers who thought that Candice's "slim" form was her true self. If she changed into a different person, people may have presumed that the woman pretending to be Jessica was not Candice. Also, Candice had already revealed her obesity to Micah when he says "I have a cousin who eats like you, he's huge!" She replies: "So am I", implying that it is unlikely to be a writing/casting inconsistency given that her true form was already decided.<br />		:{{note}} Having a different actress to fall would have confused viewers who thought that Candice's "slim" form was her true self. If she changed into a different person, people may have presumed that the woman pretending to be Jessica was not Candice. Also, Candice had already revealed her obesity to Micah when he says "I have a cousin who eats like you, he's huge!" She replies: "So am I", implying that it is unlikely to be a writing/casting inconsistency given that her true form was already decided.<br />
	{{plus}} [[Future Sylar]] in ''[[Five Years Gone]]'' is able to fly and phase while holding the illusion of him being Nathan.<br />		{{plus}} [[Future Sylar]] in ''[[Five Years Gone]]'' is able to fly and phase while holding the illusion of him being Nathan.<br />
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	\| [[Candice]]'s power of illusion works using a form of [[telekinesis]]. \|\| None. \|\| {{note}} It affects all the five senses.<br />		\| [[Candice]]'s power of illusion works using a form of [[telekinesis]]. \|\| None \|\| {{note}} It affects all the five senses.<br />
	{{minus}} This can not be true because Candice/Betty can only have one power.<br />		{{minus}} This can not be true because Candice/Betty can only have one power.<br />
	:{{note}} The theory is that Candice's ability is illusion ''through'' telekinesis, not illusion ''and'' telekinesis.<br />		:{{note}} The theory is that Candice's ability is illusion ''through'' telekinesis, not illusion ''and'' telekinesis.<br />
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	:{{note}} She could be subconsciously telekinetically manipulating photons, and the rest of the five senses. Though it is much more likely that she is telepathically creating illusions through direct influence upon the brain.<br />		:{{note}} She could be subconsciously telekinetically manipulating photons, and the rest of the five senses. Though it is much more likely that she is telepathically creating illusions through direct influence upon the brain.<br />
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	\| If this ability is [[Ability supercharging\|supercharged]], it would work as [[List of abilities#Reality_distortion\|reality distortion]], having real effects. \|\| None. \|\| {{note}} It's a way the ability could get stronger.<br />		\| If this ability is [[Ability supercharging\|supercharged]], it would work as [[List of abilities#Reality_distortion\|reality distortion]], having real effects. \|\| None \|\| {{note}} It's a way the ability could get stronger.<br />
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	\| The illusion ability creates actual images by warping light. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} Candice observed the effects of her ability in a mirror in [[Betty, Part 1]], and both she and [[Sylar (explosion future)\|a future Sylar]] used illusions while observed via camera. Neither cameras nor mirrors have minds, meaning that illusions are actual images, not telepathic hallucinations.<br />
	{{plus}} Micah also suggested that Candice bent light.<br />
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