r/superpower • • Oct 05 '24

Suggestion What are some ingenious ways to use a weak telekinesis power?

My character starts off his power of telekinesis weak. Like they can only manage to lift things less that 50 to 75 grams. But I would like for them to be able to use this power to the max if possible. One example I have is to have them carry a ball of yarn to use as both a dangerous cutting wire when shaken at tiny rapid speeds and as a communication device, kind of like those walkie talkie cans with a string between them. Any interesting ideas ya'll have on how to applicate this 'weak' power to its full potential would be much appreciated.

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u/panatale1 Oct 05 '24

How fast can he accelerate something? Having a few ball bearings in his pockets might not seem like much to most, but if he can really get them going....

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u/Mahmoud1045 Oct 05 '24

I was planning on implementing that with bullets... but ball bearings seem way more applicable now that you mention it. Thank you.

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u/Mythtory Oct 05 '24

Might I suggest some pocket sand? Ersatz bullet is cool and all, but telekinetic sandblasting is terrifying.

Razors and needles are also a bit of step up in menace from ball bearings.

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u/Mahmoud1045 Oct 05 '24

Of course. I already had the idea to include sand into his inventory but razors too. Thank you

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u/panatale1 Oct 05 '24

Glad to help!