Flawed Prototype: Difference between revisions

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The Flawed Prototype is [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|just that]], the first person or machine in a series that also happens to have a flaw or deficiency in its construction or performance. The prototype usually functions, maybe even exceeds expectations, but something just isn't quite right with it. At its most benign, it's "just OK" and is quickly eclipsed by the production models. If it's a machine, maybe it has a design flaw or weak point, it will [[Explosive Instrumentation|explode]] if [[Explosive Overclocking|pushed too far]], or has [[Toxic Phlebotinum|issues]] with its [[Power Source]]. If the prototype is a person, he may risk [[Heroic RROD]] or even a [[Superpower Meltdown]] every time his [[Magic and Powers|powers]] or [[Super Mode]] are engaged, have most of the ostensibly "safe" original functions or attacks be [[Dangerous Forbidden Technique|Dangerous Forbidden Techniques]], [[Phlebotinum Muncher|require]] an [[Psycho Serum|addictive drug]], or have a passive [[Power Degeneration]] that will kill him in short order. Or worst, will perform [[Super Prototype|above expectations]]... [[With Great Power Comes Great Insanity|and]] [[Gone Horribly Right|will have also]] [[Psycho Prototype|gone insane]].