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* The plural refers to {{wikipedia|Syndrome (The Incredibles)|Syndrome}}, the main antagonist in the movie The Incredibles, who invented a pair of rocket boots as a youth. | * The plural refers to {{wikipedia|Syndrome (The Incredibles)|Syndrome}}, the main antagonist in the movie The Incredibles, who invented a pair of rocket boots as a youth. | ||
| − | * The [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RuleOfCool Rule Of Cool] is a trope in fiction that states: ''The limit of the | + | * The [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RuleOfCool Rule Of Cool] is a trope in fiction that states: ''The limit of the willing suspension of disbelief for a given element is directly proportional to its degree of coolness.'' |
** Hence the Rule not really caring about the practicality of things like rocket boots. Because rocket boots are ''awesome''. | ** Hence the Rule not really caring about the practicality of things like rocket boots. Because rocket boots are ''awesome''. | ||
[[Category:Flying Ability]][[Category:Initiative Modifiers]] | [[Category:Flying Ability]][[Category:Initiative Modifiers]] | ||
Revision as of 07:51, 13 May 2010
rocket boots
Plural: Syndromes of rocket boots
Now these are sweet. I mean, who doesn't want rocket boots? They may not be the most practical of footwear, but the Rule of Cool really doesn't care about such things. Fly, you crazy hero; fly!
Boots
Power: 5
Item cannot be auto-sold
Grants the ability to fly - for Gadgeteers only
+10 initiative - for Gadgeteers only
How Obtained
Using reinforced boots with ultra-condensed fuel, micronized guidance system, insulation, and box of mini rockets in your inventory
References
- The plural refers to Syndrome, the main antagonist in the movie The Incredibles, who invented a pair of rocket boots as a youth.
- The Rule Of Cool is a trope in fiction that states: The limit of the willing suspension of disbelief for a given element is directly proportional to its degree of coolness.
- Hence the Rule not really caring about the practicality of things like rocket boots. Because rocket boots are awesome.
