Comments on: Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Regeneration https://writershelpingwriters.net/2015/02/character-talents-and-skills-regeneration/ Helping writers become bestselling authors Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:09:09 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Monday Must-Reads [03.02.15] https://writershelpingwriters.net/2015/02/character-talents-and-skills-regeneration/#comment-257259 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 03:11:05 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=12521#comment-257259 […]]]> […] Character Talents and Skills: Regeneration – WRITERS HELPING WRITERS™ […]

]]> By: ANGELA ACKERMAN https://writershelpingwriters.net/2015/02/character-talents-and-skills-regeneration/#comment-256889 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 01:17:25 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=12521#comment-256889 In reply to Kelly.

Exactly. Any talent like this must have a cost. Regeneration can do wonderful things, but how depleting too. If energy to replenish is not readily available, would the character risk himself? I guess that depends on the stakes. 🙂

]]> By: ANGELA ACKERMAN https://writershelpingwriters.net/2015/02/character-talents-and-skills-regeneration/#comment-256886 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 01:15:33 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=12521#comment-256886 In reply to Dan B.

There are many different applications, I agree! And consider too that maybe the character isn’t a risk taker. It could be he is risk adverse, and wants nothing more than to be left alone, but people want to thrust him into danger because of his abilities. That would make for some great push-and-pull. 🙂

]]> By: Dan B https://writershelpingwriters.net/2015/02/character-talents-and-skills-regeneration/#comment-256868 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:57:16 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=12521#comment-256868 The character with this trait would be an extreme risk taker. They would not be apprehensible about anything that a normal person would consider potentially harmful or deadly.

The concept could be taken to the extreme. For example, if the character is in a predicament where the only escape is to sever their own limb, they would do it. It could also be used as misdirection. By making it look like they killed themselves, they could avert another form of danger.

Regeneration is more than just the ability to heal, it is a step toward immortality, and is a tool that the character can use for their benefit.

]]> By: Kelly https://writershelpingwriters.net/2015/02/character-talents-and-skills-regeneration/#comment-256823 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 18:24:15 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=12521#comment-256823 One aspect of any super power like this that tends to really drive stories is the drawback or limitation. Often the conflict about maintaining or the threat of losing a power is the motivation behind a good story.

]]> By: ANGELA ACKERMAN https://writershelpingwriters.net/2015/02/character-talents-and-skills-regeneration/#comment-256811 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 17:51:29 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=12521#comment-256811 In reply to Traci Kenworth.

I would love to have it. Can you say “no more wrinkles?” LOL

]]> By: ANGELA ACKERMAN https://writershelpingwriters.net/2015/02/character-talents-and-skills-regeneration/#comment-256808 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 17:51:05 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=12521#comment-256808 In reply to :Donna Marie.

Yes! Or Wolverine. I would love to see a character who isn’t a super hero, but just by luck or skill, learns this talent!

]]> By: :Donna Marie https://writershelpingwriters.net/2015/02/character-talents-and-skills-regeneration/#comment-256568 Sat, 28 Feb 2015 23:33:47 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=12521#comment-256568 The first character that came to mind was the Terminator—remember the one made out of liquid metal? Definitely a useful trait in fantasy!

]]> By: Traci Kenworth https://writershelpingwriters.net/2015/02/character-talents-and-skills-regeneration/#comment-256544 Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:34:40 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=12521#comment-256544 Another good skill to have!!

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