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Talk:Activation and deactivation
| Ability Naming Conventions | |
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| The following sources are used for determining evolved human ability names, in order: | |
| 1. Canon Sources | Episodes |
| 2. Near-canon Sources | Webisodes, Graphic Novels, iStories, Heroes Evolutions |
| 3. Secondary Sources | Episode commentary, Interviews, Heroes: Survival |
| 4. Common names for abilities | Names from other works |
| 5. Descriptions of abilities | Descriptions |
6. Possessor's name |
If no non-speculative description is possible |
Name Suggestions
- Of course. Well, my suggestion would be simply Activation. I'm not sure of any adjectives we could add to it that would be nonspeculative, but Activation by itself would suit the ability fine, imho. -Sincerely, Thrashmeister » talk- 22:02, 23 March 2009 (EDT)
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- ...Not funny? -Sincerely, Thrashmeister » talk- 22:04, 23 March 2009 (EDT)
- Activation sounds good --Gibbeynator 22:04, 23 March 2009 (EDT)
- It can't be activation. The TV needs electrical power to turn on--something that Matt's ability provided along with 'activating' it. --Formless 22:41, 23 March 2009 (EDT)
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- My suggestion is Jumpstarting.--The Empath 22:06, 23 March 2009 (EDT)
- I personally didn't really hear anything in the episode that could be used as a canonical name for this ability without coming off as pretty silly since they were more or less nicknaming the ability jokingly. I think we're going to have to hope for some kind of assignment tracker entry or something before we're able to legitimately rename this. (Admin 22:08, 23 March 2009 (EDT))
- I like "Activation" or "Toddler Touch n Go", rofl. I think they did say activation once though....--(P)uerto (R)ican (K)nock(O)ut 22:10, 23 March 2009 (EDT)
- I'm fine with anything that isn't "Matt Parkman, Jr.'s ability". I'm going to watch the episode again to see if I can find anything that can be used to identify this ability. I would really like to see this page renamed to either Activation or Genesis, but that's just me. ---- - Bender · Talk-
- Going by what we know so far about his power "activation" fits best. That said, however, next episode (or GN) more light will probably be shed on this power and we'll have to change the name again. --Peter 22:15, 23 March 2009 (EDT)
- If we are to consider the 'joking' names for the abilities, Genesis has my vote. Another suggestion: Tactile activation? Clarifies that Baby Parkman's abilities are channeled through touch. -Sincerely, Thrashmeister » talk- 22:20, 23 March 2009 (EDT)
- Why is Genesis considered a 'joking' ability. The definition of it is: 1. The origin or coming into being of something. It works with Hiro's powers coming into action as well as with the electronics. Plus, it was mentioned in the show.(http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genesis) ---- - Bender · Talk-
- Hiro was making a joke, comparing it to the Genesis Device in Star Trek which "creates life from lifelessness." (Admin 22:23, 23 March 2009 (EDT))
- Why is Genesis considered a 'joking' ability. The definition of it is: 1. The origin or coming into being of something. It works with Hiro's powers coming into action as well as with the electronics. Plus, it was mentioned in the show.(http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genesis) ---- - Bender · Talk-
- Please don't call it "Touch and go". :)--Cro Magnon 22:25, 23 March 2009 (EDT)
- I checked the episode and I didn't see/hear the word "activation", so unless there happens to be consensus it's not really a term we can use at this point. ...and consensus on ability names is usually very difficult. (Admin 22:25, 23 March 2009 (EDT))
- Here's a tidbit for ya, it also deactivates. He turned on the TV, touched it again, and turned it off. Also, when he activates something, it remains activated; constant touch is not necessary. So "activation" isn't good, since he also "deactivates". --(P)uerto (R)ican (K)nock(O)ut 22:26, 23 March 2009 (EDT)
- Touche. Then I guess we're stuck with Baby Parkman's ability... -Sincerely, Thrashmeister » talk- 22:27, 23 March 2009 (EDT)
- Wait, hang on. I was under the impression Hiro was the one turning the television off again and again? Can I get some clarification on that? -Sincerely, Thrashmeister » talk- 22:28, 23 March 2009 (EDT)
- I think "genesis touch" is the best name we have.--MiamiVolts (talk) 22:38, 23 March 2009 (EDT)