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I concur with the removal of CM. However, I'd like to understand on what basis this isn't considered a manipulation of concepts. No evidence has been provided to contradict the ability.

Inflicting harm can encompass modifying. I'm interested in finding out, based on the available evidence, why it doesn't apply in this situation.
 
Harming a human being does not give you biological manipulation.

Fighting a ghost does not give you soul manipulation.

Fighting a hologram does not give you light manipulation.

Fighting a NEP being does not give you void manipulation.

Should I continue?
 
Thank you for providing examples, but it doesn't alter the fact that it could be considered "modifying". Please send evidence that could refute the current abilities.

I don't arbitrarily downgrade profiles without any supporting evidence just because "the current reasoning seems senseless".
 
Harming a human being does not give you biological manipulation.

Fighting a ghost does not give you soul manipulation.

Fighting a hologram does not give you light manipulation.

Fighting a NEP being does not give you void manipulation.

Should I continue?
Such as Harming an abstract or concept does not give you CM?
 
Harming =/= Altering.

It's all that is needed to say.
You have yet to refute any of my statements, and I respectfully assume that you did not comprehend my posts. With that, I will allow others to address the matter.
 
This is the most childish reply I've ever read. Claiming an absurdity, then expecting others to link proofs when common sense is enough.
 
Concept manipulation should be removed yeah, we don’t give Puss concept manipulation because he harmed Death.
 
I respectfully request evidence to be provided. Why should I be required to justify my stance? I would like to view the situation in question to determine if harm has been inflicted, and if so, to what extent. If it is determined that harm was inflicted through modification, I am opposed to the removal of the relevant ability.
 
I respectfully request evidence to be provided. Why should I be required to justify my stance? I would like to view the situation in question to determine if harm has been inflicted, and if so, to what extent. If it is determined that harm was inflicted through modification, I am opposed to the removal of the relevant ability.
While I can understand the stance of inflicting harm on concepts can be viewed as "concept alteration", it's quite clear the site doesn't accept it as such given Knuckles (among many others) who can physically punch souls has NPI as opposed to Soul Manipulation. Simply on attrition of the sites standards it should be removed, even if you believe attacking a concept is concept manip (You would need to make a CRT for that).

Evidence doesn't really need to be posted as what needs to be posted is already on the profile as justification for them having concept manip, with the people who added it to the profile even agreeing it isn't appropriate by the sites standards. Addressing the evidence used as proof for concept manipulation in and of itself should suffice as enough proof for why it should be changed as this is simply a dispute of interpretation of an evidence already viewable.

If you believe scans are still required, then you can find all the scans needed on the profiles.
 
Do you mind quoting where I stated this?
Sure:
I concur with the removal of CM. However, I'd like to understand on what basis this isn't considered a manipulation of concepts. No evidence has been provided to contradict the ability.

Inflicting harm can encompass modifying. I'm interested in finding out, based on the available evidence, why it doesn't apply in this situation.
Just post them here.
It's in the op. The reasoning for Sonic's CM can be seen there, or on his profile. It is for being able to physically attack The End who is a concept.

Are you suggesting you need a video of Super Sonic attacking The End? Do you not believe that to be the case?
 
I explicitly said "can". Where exactly I said it does?
It's in the op. The reasoning for Sonic's CM can be seen there, or on his profile. It is for being able to physically attack The End who is a concept.
This seems odd right now, how he is physically attacking AE type 1 character? This seems anti feat for AE type 1 as to get it, you need to be pure abstraction.
 
I explicitly said "can". Where exactly said it does?
It was implicative with you being dismissive of others presenting the same argument as I (That attacking a concept would only warrant NPI). You don't need to explicitly state something to make it clear you believe something. While I could've more carefully worded what I said, you could've more carefully got your point across.

My statement was that you were under the impression that Super Sonic has CM for being able to attack The End. As you were requesting for evidence as to why it is not when it seems rather clear in the OP.
This seems odd right now, how he is physically attacking AE type 1 character? This seems anti feat for AE type 1 as to get it, you need to be pure abstraction.
That I can't help you with unfortunately. You're going to wait for the response of others regarding that.
 
My point is pretty much clear. Harming can also be "modifying" depending on the given context. And I explicitly stated, it can. It is not what i primarily believe, but I think it could be in this case. I did not say "harming is modifying".

That I can't help you with unfortunately. You're going to wait for the response of others regarding that.
Ya this is a bit odd since this is either anti feat for AE type 1 and NEP or the current CM would fit the criteria as causing damage to AE type 1 can mean modifying his shape.
 
My point is pretty much clear. Harming can also be "modifying" depending on the given context. And I explicitly stated, it can. It is not what i primarily believe, but I think it could be in this case. I did not say "harming is modifying".
So you're in agreement with my first comment. If you recall, I made it quite clear that you didn't believe it is considered CM under ALL contexts:
While I can understand the stance of inflicting harm on concepts can be viewed as "concept alteration"
My argument is that you believe it is in the case based on how you were dismissive of arguments that claimed he didn't have CM and explained as to why it wouldn't be considered CM in this context. You certainly could've been more clear. Let me give an example:
I would like to know the context under which Sonic "inflicted harm" on a being of conceptual nature before deeming it incorrect
That way, you would've gotten video evidence much sooner than you would with the wording you have currently used. Thus why I said you certainly could've gotten your point across better. Not that the way you did is inherently wrong, but you have to admit the way you put it does make it seem you believe Sonic DOES have CM in this case.
 
Not sure what is the issue here right now, yes I do believe that Sonic does have CM in this case if the current context is referring to "harming as modifying".

And to solve this, I would like to see evidences. "Physically harming" is odd since this is not anymore AE type 1.

Also going to your first comment, yes I was. The only thing I disagreed with, is you stating that I believe "harming is modifying" which is not the case.
 
Not sure what is the issue here right now, yes I do believe that Sonic does have CM in this case if the current context is referring to "harming as modifying".
This is covered in the NPI page:
The power to interact with intangible or non-corporeal beings or objects. Users can both see and interact with intangible, or non-corporeal, abstract, and nonexistent objects or life-forms and entities, allowing them to make physical contact and possibly cause harm.
CM is not really required.
 
This is not my issue. When I harm you to the point, your shape is modified, then this is CM.

Your shape is square, I harmed it and it became two sided, even tho, I only harmed it and not necessarily modifying it, the outcome is still a alteration.

And we are talking about AE type 1 entity who has no physical body, rather completely pure abstraction. You can't harm and not modifying his shape at the same.
 
This is not my issue. When I harm you to the point, your shape is modified, then this is CM.

Your shape is square, I harmed it and it became two sided, even tho, I only harmed it and not necessarily modifying it, the outcome is still a alteration.

And we are talking about AE type 1 entity who has no physical body, rather completely pure abstraction. You can't harm and not modifying his shape at the same.
Hmm, I'm not too well researched on the standards of CM on the wiki, so I won't argue too much, but if that were the case, would that not mean anyone who can like kill a ghost by splattering them with a punch has soul manipulation? And other similar examples like that.
 
Not necessarily no, in fiction it mostly treated differently. Also, I have no clue why you are applying on other different instances with different setting while I am explicitly talking about AE type 1.
 
Not necessarily no, in fiction it mostly treated differently. Also, I have no clue why you are applying on other different instances with different setting while I am explicitly talking about AE type 1.
It was a comparison. It proposes that if we treat changing the form of something by damaging it as a result of being able to physically attack them as CM, then why would we not be able to do so with Soul Manipulation?
 
Because I am explicitly talking about it to AE type 1. I am unsure why you are applying it to those who are not AE type 1.

Also, we are discussing as AE type 1 here is even valid to begin with
 
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