Poll: Give up Human Form: If you had this option, would you take it?

[kasperbbs]

Hm, Shapeshifter, because thats basically all in one, makes being stuck in one form kinda pointless.

 

[Wintermoot]

I would be a Kryptonian
I would be able to fly,be super strong,fast and SHOOT FRICKIN, LASER BEAMS FROM MY EYES!
or Time Lord it would mean I could live for a very,very long time.

 

[Iniliad]

All hail the great lord Pun-Pun; kobold over-diety of everything ever. http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/19869366/The_most_powerful_character._EVER.

 

[Korten12]

Would I? Nope.

Even in fantasy games, I still prefer the human class. We're the steel-swinging virtuous paragon jack-of-all-stats. That, and we're usually among the first to objectively and scientifically rip through magic, adopting a scholarly-school-of-study approach instead of a shadowy elf-cult or a sacred reverence of the arcane. We also have this habit of digging our fingers into the cultures around us and adopting or similarly ripping off the best aspects while simultaneously expressing a blatant disregard for their ways.
Ah, we truly are the best. By virtue of the fact no one can challenge us. Unless, of course, this is a sci-fi game, where we are the technological underdogs. But even then we still come out on top.

In this reality? I actually thought about being a brain-in-a-jar integrated into computer processors. How cool would that be to substitute nerve impulses for HTML? You could literally make webpages with the wave of an arm. Viruses and other virtual programs are mere thoughts you could conjure and kick around like the schoolyard bully. Your nimble hands and striding feet would be the lords of a world in which everyone else crawled around using chopsticks. And just think of how online the modern world is. Crown my frontal lobe king, for I am wielding tempered steel in the Bronze Age.

Of course, this has the physical drawback of always having to avoid discovery by, oh, say The US Government. You know those nosy punks are going to want to figure out what makes me tick, and they're going to get the science community on their side. The greedy [small]little...[/small]

I'd also miss the fresh air, caressing something in my arms, taking walks and the like. And I don't think I'd voluntarily give up my humanity for mere power like that. But if I was in a tragic accident and had the brain-jar option...

This. Humanity is essentially the Master Race in at least all the fantasy/sci-fi stories I have read. We always come out on top in the end one way or another.

Humanity ftw. :3 Though for myself even in reality, I would still want to be a human, or at least a human who lives like a regular human but lives for very long.

 

[Smooth Operator]

If I get something better then absolutely, this whole meatbag gig is getting stale.
Would probably go for shapeshifter, so if I end up with all the old human desires it wont be too problematic, I mean there are people into bestiality but dragon on girl might be too much of a stretch...

 

[Jedamethis]

Nah. I like fitting in with the rest of humanity. It's safe...

 

[lRookiel]

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I'd love to be the cheshire cat on the count he's the biggest troll in the universe. And has the voice of stephen fry, what more could you possibly want!?

 

[EHKOS]

Yeah, I'd be a Malkavian. It would be too much fun to pass up. I mean, just look at all the fun you could have: http://malkav.freeshell.org/fun/prank/

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

No. Reasoning? 40 years of memories. You can't translate certain feelings that are unique to my body. Even with the migraines.

Imagine having a itchy nose as a cat...

 

[RastaBadger]

If it was something real (or at least that we know to exist) then probably not. But if it's anything shapeshifter with god-like powers here I come.

 

[XMark]

Shapeshifter is the easy option, if it's available. Who wouldn't want that ability? I think I'd sneak across the border to the US in animal form, hop on down to Washington DC and I'd be set for life if I got a job for the CIA as a shapeshifting super-spy.

If choosing the shapeshifter option is cheating, then I'll stick with my human self

 

[Combustion Kevin]

I'd stay human, and then show the world I'm still awesome despite not being something more "fancy".

aw yeah!

 

[lisalover1]

The only form I would want is to be an angel, I mean its one of my dreams to become an angel or the more detailed exception of Lightning Archangel.

It would be awesome being one, I would be one of the purest creatures that ever existed, but if I could choose I would take on an assignment on Earth, so I can overlook the world and protect if from the evils of hell and beyond.

If I could become one of them I would instantly take it, it would be for the greater good.

That would be pretty cool, now that I think about it, but I'm gonna have to go with shapeshifter.

 

[Mr.Tophat]

As much fun as being human is, I can't honestly say I'm not curious about trying something else out for size. Energy being sounds cool. God sounds pretty fun. Overmind of a Swarm collective could also be a nifty experience. So many options.

 

[tzimize]

I'm thinking a Saiyan, because there aren't many lifeforms I can think of that are visibly indistinguishable from humans, but more awesome. Flying, super strength, shooting energy beams from my hands, yet the ability to blend into society perfectly whenever I wish.

you forgot the monkey tails... they have chimp tails...

http://dragonball.wikia.com/wiki/Saiyan

Spoiler: picture included

You say that like its a bad thing.

 

[Aeriath]

Hell to the yes. Become a Great Dragon, spend most of the day in a human flesh mask. I'm essentially immortal, have almost godlike powers and can breath fire and fly. What's not to like?

 

[Paradoxrifts]

Does a genetically-engineered Übermensch count as a choice?

 

[Vigormortis]

Hmm...that's a tough call. Given that if I gave up my "humanity", even if just my form, it would fundamentally change who I am. Not just what I am. Since, you know, I wouldn't have the same mind.

So really, it's a tough call. I could think of a lot of things, beings if you will, that I would like to be, if only for a time. But I'm not sure I'm willing to permanently give up my humanity to do it.

Also, to the OP, picking to be a "shapeshifter" seems a bit like cheating if you ask me. It's the equivalent of telling a genie your first wish is, "..to have more wishes."

Hmmm ... perhaps if I could be something like 'Q' from Star Trek? That'd be pretty cool. I could quite simply sculpt the galaxy as I saw fit.

I could just take the form of a lowly Ensign who happens to be freakin' fantastic at everything he ever does, whilst watching and learning from the lowly mortals.

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Oh crap ...

Wesley Crusher is Q in disguise ?!

Did you miss that episode? It was pretty awesome.

 

[GeorgW]

If you could be a shape-shifter, how could you not say yes?? You'd still be able to be yourself, only no longer be limited to it. I'd love it.

 

[Soleron]

MLP Unicorn. Would totally trade hands for some level of magic.