Hello again, young HTBs!
Welcome to this first part on Aliases and Hero Names. This is probably something you all will find interesting. Picking out a superhero name is a tough process, but it's fun nonetheless. You must be thinking, I already have a superhero name picked out let's get on with it! Well, if you do, think it over. Does it roll off the tongue? Is it something you'd like the whole world to know you by? Is it appropriate for what you want to do? Do you know if there is any other hero with a similar name?
These are questions you must ask yourself. Sometimes, getting a name is easy, it's bestowed upon you by some other person. For example, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz got his name because they called him 'Wonderful' so he was like yeah, I'm wonderful, and took on that title. I never made my original superhero name. It was given to me by a friend, a colleague, a partner. They were a lovely person, teaching me all I needed to know about heroing, as I am trying to pass on to you.
In my time, people kept names simple an accessible. Times have changed, though, you can't go around calling yourself Iron Man or Matter Boy anymore, it's just weird. Think out of the box, think modern and sophisticated. Something interesting, nice, easy to remember. You want people to remember who you are. Something like Dr Johnson-Smith-Marcus-Lida-Ron-Simon is probably not going to be remembered at all. Keep it short, keep it snappy, be smart with your names.
Sometimes, simple is the best way to go. Say you have superspeed, what would you call yourself? Quicksilver is a hero from the Marvel Comics, so that's a no. What about Speedster? Doesn't seem right. Feather feet? What a strange name. I had a friend who called himself Axel, based on the word 'accelerate'. Made almost no sense, but hey it worked. Then there was one of my old trainees, called himself Quik. Sure it worked, and it was simple. Sometimes it's best to just go with your gut instead of trying to make things too elaborate.
I knew this guy who could absorb kinetic energy and return that energy with the same strength. What does that mean? It means that if he gets punched in the face, sure he flinches a little, but his body absorbs most of the shock and he returns that punch with the same amount of force. Of course, it probably hurt more for the other guy since they can't absorb kinetic energy. He called himself Momentum. Simple, but effective.
If you want to be clever with your name, by all means go ahead. Just know that not everyone will get it. There was another young man under my mentorship for a short while, back when I was quite a lot younger. He had the power of, what he'd call, moral persuasion. I called it mind control. If he were to use his powers and ask for a request, the recipient will agree and respond to that request, no questions asked. For example, he asked a colleague to run down to buy him fried rice from a specific store 15 minutes away for free (just to test how much he could get a person to do, though this is only the beginning) and his colleague did it. Why would he do that? Well, his powers implanted some sort of control over the victim's mind with a request they feel compelled to complete no matter what. He could walk to a bank robber/bomber with 13 hostages to disarm the bomb, release the hostages, and hand himself over to the police, and the robber won't even think twice about doing it.
He called himself Lon. What does that mean? Well, nobody really knew except him. When he finally told us while he called himself Lon, it made sense. It stood for the League of Nations, which he chose due to their power of 'Moral Persuasion' of offending countries. I thought it was funny, but the name stuck though the meaning was lost along the way.
The hero name is probably, in my opinion, the hardest part of creating your superhero image. After that, everything comes naturally. The costume may be on par in difficulty, unless you decide to go casual without an actual costume (not a good idea). So, keep at it and you'll find the perfect name, don't worry!
Take care you wideworlders!
-TM
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
2.0 The Image
Hello young HTBs!
This is a short introduction to the next chapter. I probably should have done this with the first chapter, but hey I'm not a perfect person, you know! Well, this chapter will probably be very interesting for you guys. It's The Image. What does that entail? Well, it's your image as a superhero. It's very important, because people want to know what they're putting their trust into.
See you soon!
-TM
This is a short introduction to the next chapter. I probably should have done this with the first chapter, but hey I'm not a perfect person, you know! Well, this chapter will probably be very interesting for you guys. It's The Image. What does that entail? Well, it's your image as a superhero. It's very important, because people want to know what they're putting their trust into.
See you soon!
-TM
Sunday, December 15, 2013
1.5 Intermission - Why health is important
This is the story of Rudo Nast, otherwise known as Zap, a fantastic hero of the 1960s. He was a rising star, at 19 he was already fighting crime as a vigilante hero of sorts. He was an eccentric happy guy, the kind of guy whose laughs made you want to smile and laugh too, even if nothing funny was happening.
He possessed the power of electricity manipulation, being able to make things spark. When I first met him, he was watching sparks crackle, dancing between his fingertips, laughing as if his powers were new to him. He was 23 when I had the pleasure to work with him. We were partners, with his electricity and my (censored) we were unstoppable. It was fantastic.
We told each other everything. We even took off our masks and told each other our true identities. He had a family, one that he said I'd get to meet in the future. I told him about my family, we laughed, it was great. He was one of the only friends I had made in the heroing business, the rest were never comfortable with revealing their identity. It is a good measure, though, to keep one's identity a secret. You never know whom you could trust.
Rudo did keep one thing secret from me: He suffered from cardiac dysrhythmia. He never told me, he never told anyone, he kept it a secret. He went about his business happily, nobody knowing anything about his problem. His heart was always beating too quickly, but sometimes randomly too slowly. This irregularity started causing problems when he was 25.
While on patrol one evening, he suffered from a cardiac arrest. I did my best to resuscitate him, bring him back to life. He was rushed to the hospital, and he survived, thank the lord. He spent a lot of time bedridden. He was never the hero he used to be. He stopped heroing for 5 years, focusing on a much slower pace job. He couldn't wear out his heart, I know. Yet, I still felt betrayed. Betrayed that he never told me, that I could have helped him if he had told me.
Like rollercoaster ride warnings, don't become a hero if you are pregnant, suffer from heart diseases, are epileptic, etc etc. Check yourself before you wreck yourself.
Take care out there, young ones.
- TM
He possessed the power of electricity manipulation, being able to make things spark. When I first met him, he was watching sparks crackle, dancing between his fingertips, laughing as if his powers were new to him. He was 23 when I had the pleasure to work with him. We were partners, with his electricity and my (censored) we were unstoppable. It was fantastic.
We told each other everything. We even took off our masks and told each other our true identities. He had a family, one that he said I'd get to meet in the future. I told him about my family, we laughed, it was great. He was one of the only friends I had made in the heroing business, the rest were never comfortable with revealing their identity. It is a good measure, though, to keep one's identity a secret. You never know whom you could trust.
Rudo did keep one thing secret from me: He suffered from cardiac dysrhythmia. He never told me, he never told anyone, he kept it a secret. He went about his business happily, nobody knowing anything about his problem. His heart was always beating too quickly, but sometimes randomly too slowly. This irregularity started causing problems when he was 25.
While on patrol one evening, he suffered from a cardiac arrest. I did my best to resuscitate him, bring him back to life. He was rushed to the hospital, and he survived, thank the lord. He spent a lot of time bedridden. He was never the hero he used to be. He stopped heroing for 5 years, focusing on a much slower pace job. He couldn't wear out his heart, I know. Yet, I still felt betrayed. Betrayed that he never told me, that I could have helped him if he had told me.
Like rollercoaster ride warnings, don't become a hero if you are pregnant, suffer from heart diseases, are epileptic, etc etc. Check yourself before you wreck yourself.
Take care out there, young ones.
- TM
Saturday, December 14, 2013
1.4 Composure in battle
Greetings, young HTBs!
You must be thinking, what the heckie am I on right now, right? Composure in battle? Like, no shit Sherlock! Well, you'll be surprised at just how many people don't know about this. It is an important thing, keeping your composure in a fight. Don't freak out, try not to panic. In most cases, panicking is the worst thing you can do. Of course it keeps you on the balls of your feet, but too much can cause you to collapse under the pressure, making you a big blaring target for your attackers.
Try meditation, yoga, t'ai chi. They will help you calm down. Trust me, the life of a superhero is hectic, once you're in, you're in for life. It follows you everywhere. Suspicion plagues a guilty mind, my friend, so just calm down. Everyone needs to calm down, especially people with such high intensity jobs like heroing. Be sure to drink lots of water, keep hydrated, don't skip meals. Take care of yourself, a stressed hero is a dead one.
Why is self-help so important, aren't I supposed to be protecting people, you ask? Well if you can't even help yourself, how the heck are you supposed to be able to protect others? Think about it. Take it with a grain of salt. You come first. Ever watch those airplane safety videos when they say cater to yourself before others in your care? It's the same thing. If you can't survive, how will they survive?
This is a short post, I'm sorry, but it's mostly to say keep calm, keep your cool. Don't get to agitated, stressed, or anxious about things. It leads to your downfall, trust me. I know from experience. This does, however, wrap up Chapter 1! You must be thinking, wow isn't this a short chapter? Well, there's not that much to it.
To summarise:
• You come first, you always come first. Take care of yourself before others.
• Try to invest in training classes for self-defence (priority) and then offensive techniques, like kick-boxing etc.
• Stay calm in battle, it's important
• Get yourself checked for any health complications (Asthmatics may not make the best heroes if they have an attack.) Check yourself before you wreck yourself!
• Remember, a dead hero is a dead one. Seriously, if you're dead, you're dead and there's nothing you can do to help yourself or others. So protect yourself.
Toodaloo, young ones!
- TM
You must be thinking, what the heckie am I on right now, right? Composure in battle? Like, no shit Sherlock! Well, you'll be surprised at just how many people don't know about this. It is an important thing, keeping your composure in a fight. Don't freak out, try not to panic. In most cases, panicking is the worst thing you can do. Of course it keeps you on the balls of your feet, but too much can cause you to collapse under the pressure, making you a big blaring target for your attackers.
Try meditation, yoga, t'ai chi. They will help you calm down. Trust me, the life of a superhero is hectic, once you're in, you're in for life. It follows you everywhere. Suspicion plagues a guilty mind, my friend, so just calm down. Everyone needs to calm down, especially people with such high intensity jobs like heroing. Be sure to drink lots of water, keep hydrated, don't skip meals. Take care of yourself, a stressed hero is a dead one.
Why is self-help so important, aren't I supposed to be protecting people, you ask? Well if you can't even help yourself, how the heck are you supposed to be able to protect others? Think about it. Take it with a grain of salt. You come first. Ever watch those airplane safety videos when they say cater to yourself before others in your care? It's the same thing. If you can't survive, how will they survive?
This is a short post, I'm sorry, but it's mostly to say keep calm, keep your cool. Don't get to agitated, stressed, or anxious about things. It leads to your downfall, trust me. I know from experience. This does, however, wrap up Chapter 1! You must be thinking, wow isn't this a short chapter? Well, there's not that much to it.
To summarise:
• You come first, you always come first. Take care of yourself before others.
• Try to invest in training classes for self-defence (priority) and then offensive techniques, like kick-boxing etc.
• Stay calm in battle, it's important
• Get yourself checked for any health complications (Asthmatics may not make the best heroes if they have an attack.) Check yourself before you wreck yourself!
• Remember, a dead hero is a dead one. Seriously, if you're dead, you're dead and there's nothing you can do to help yourself or others. So protect yourself.
Toodaloo, young ones!
- TM
Friday, December 13, 2013
1.3 Training and Offensive Tactics
Hello young ones, long time no see, eh?
In the previous post, I talked about training and self defence, and it's only right to start talking about offensive techniques along with it. That should be your next goal once you learn how to protect yourself. There's one word for this: Practice. Keep practicing and you will get better. Practice with friends, it's best to get some training down before you throw yourself head first into a dangerous situation.
Why do you need offensive techniques? Let's face it. Not all of us are born with superpowers, it's the sad truth. That still doesn't stop us from dreaming to be superheroes, and it shouldn't stop you from becoming one either. Batman didn't have superpowers, but he became a hero, so why can't you? Of course, it means a lot more hand to hand fighting, and getting acquainted with weapons. Try not to be too trigger happy, that never rubs off well in the superhero world and turns you into an antihero of sorts instead.
What kind of tips can I give you for offensive techniques? Well, firstly, don't throw yourself into situations needlessly, especially if you can tell you are threatening your own life. Of course, step in and help if you know that you can handle it. Try not to fight alone against a whole gang, that's just silly. Be prepared, be ready. Practice with sandbags, take kickboxing classes, anything that will help you learn how to attack.
What's a hero without weapons anyway? If you're a normal human, well, I'm sorry to say but you're probably going to need a weapon. Even if it's just a baseball bat, it's stronger than your two fists, and more helpful. Do sports, sports is a good way to build up stamina and strength too, plus it's great fun. Practice archery, learn shooting, anything really. It all adds up in the end, trust me on this one.
Oh, but what about guns? I'm not against guns. They are a perfectly viable weapon. I, however, am against the unnecessary killing of people. I find that it's rather, gory and kind of sad for all these people having to die. However, sometimes it is necessary and you can't get away from it. That's just how it goes. Be warned, if you live in a country where guns are illegal, I have to say it's best to steer away from them and find other alternatives of weapons. If you get arrested for being in possession of a firearm, there's nothing you can do to save yourself, you'll just have to deal with the consequences of what you've done to yourself.
Honestly, what can I say about learning offensive techniques? All I can really suggest is learn how to fight. You don't want to get beat up during a battle, you want to be able to not only defend yourself (which should be your priority) but also fight back and take out your attackers and protecting whoever needs protecting. I know that the idea of putting yourself first seems pretty selfish, but trust me once you have that self defence nailed, you don't even have to think about it. You'll be protecting yourself while fighting and protecting the victim at the same time, how great is that?
Try not to get lured into the seductive idea that guns are the best and only way to win a battle. It's not. Even if your attackers pull a knife or a gun on you while you're unarmed, there are ways to take them down and avoid getting hit. Practice, that is all I can really say.
Keep cool, young HTBs!
- TM
In the previous post, I talked about training and self defence, and it's only right to start talking about offensive techniques along with it. That should be your next goal once you learn how to protect yourself. There's one word for this: Practice. Keep practicing and you will get better. Practice with friends, it's best to get some training down before you throw yourself head first into a dangerous situation.
Why do you need offensive techniques? Let's face it. Not all of us are born with superpowers, it's the sad truth. That still doesn't stop us from dreaming to be superheroes, and it shouldn't stop you from becoming one either. Batman didn't have superpowers, but he became a hero, so why can't you? Of course, it means a lot more hand to hand fighting, and getting acquainted with weapons. Try not to be too trigger happy, that never rubs off well in the superhero world and turns you into an antihero of sorts instead.
What kind of tips can I give you for offensive techniques? Well, firstly, don't throw yourself into situations needlessly, especially if you can tell you are threatening your own life. Of course, step in and help if you know that you can handle it. Try not to fight alone against a whole gang, that's just silly. Be prepared, be ready. Practice with sandbags, take kickboxing classes, anything that will help you learn how to attack.
What's a hero without weapons anyway? If you're a normal human, well, I'm sorry to say but you're probably going to need a weapon. Even if it's just a baseball bat, it's stronger than your two fists, and more helpful. Do sports, sports is a good way to build up stamina and strength too, plus it's great fun. Practice archery, learn shooting, anything really. It all adds up in the end, trust me on this one.
Oh, but what about guns? I'm not against guns. They are a perfectly viable weapon. I, however, am against the unnecessary killing of people. I find that it's rather, gory and kind of sad for all these people having to die. However, sometimes it is necessary and you can't get away from it. That's just how it goes. Be warned, if you live in a country where guns are illegal, I have to say it's best to steer away from them and find other alternatives of weapons. If you get arrested for being in possession of a firearm, there's nothing you can do to save yourself, you'll just have to deal with the consequences of what you've done to yourself.
Honestly, what can I say about learning offensive techniques? All I can really suggest is learn how to fight. You don't want to get beat up during a battle, you want to be able to not only defend yourself (which should be your priority) but also fight back and take out your attackers and protecting whoever needs protecting. I know that the idea of putting yourself first seems pretty selfish, but trust me once you have that self defence nailed, you don't even have to think about it. You'll be protecting yourself while fighting and protecting the victim at the same time, how great is that?
Try not to get lured into the seductive idea that guns are the best and only way to win a battle. It's not. Even if your attackers pull a knife or a gun on you while you're unarmed, there are ways to take them down and avoid getting hit. Practice, that is all I can really say.
Keep cool, young HTBs!
- TM
Monday, December 2, 2013
1.2 Training and Self-Defence
Hello again, Young HTBs!
Here, we will be looking at training and self defence. You can't be a hero without training of some kind! That would be stupid. It would be like running into an Formula 1 racetrack in your underwear. You'll die, simple as that. Training, it's not the hardest thing in the world. Any sort of self-defence training will suffice. Knowing human biology is also very helpful when it comes to self defence.
Oh, why is this important you ask? Well, if you are attacked you want to know how to defend yourself. You need to know how to protect yourself first before you learn how to protect others. If you have ever sat on an airplane and had to go through all the safety procedures just in case of a probable crash, then you have probably heard the whole 'attend to yourself before others' talk. If you can't help yourself, how are you supposed to help others?
The most appropriate thing to do is to take lessons. If you are really invested in the idea of becoming a superhero, it would be best to learn first hand and train with masters. I suggest things like Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, or classes specific to self-defence training. This is the best way to learn. If you already have a belt in Tae Kwon Do, or other similar styles, then good job you're about 3/4s of the way there! If you're a master, then I don't see why you're here because obviously you don't need training anymore.
Obviously, I know that not everyone has the time or the money to join these sorts of classes. There are other ways, of course. For example, make a friend who is good at Tae Kwon Do, and ask them to teach you some simple self-defence moves. Tell them you want to make sure if anyone tries to mug you, that you want to make sure you know what to do in that situation. If they're nice enough, they will help you. If not, then I'm sorry that friend is useless to you, go make another friend.
Here are some videos that demonstrate some simple self-defence techniques that you can practice with friends without having to pay for lessons! Of course, be careful, take caution, don't be stupid. Stupidity is useless on a superhero. Be sure to take these all with a grain of salt, don't get too anxious to try this out on a real person.
3 Street Fight Tips (one attacker):
All of the above videos belong to their rightful owner, of course. I own none of it, and please don't hold me or the creator accountable for any mishaps that may happen during your practices.
To summarise for those who do not wish to read through it all: If you can, take self-defence lessons or train in Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, or something similar. Take care of yourself before others. A dead superhero is a useless superhero.
Stay solid, young ones!
- TM
Here, we will be looking at training and self defence. You can't be a hero without training of some kind! That would be stupid. It would be like running into an Formula 1 racetrack in your underwear. You'll die, simple as that. Training, it's not the hardest thing in the world. Any sort of self-defence training will suffice. Knowing human biology is also very helpful when it comes to self defence.
Oh, why is this important you ask? Well, if you are attacked you want to know how to defend yourself. You need to know how to protect yourself first before you learn how to protect others. If you have ever sat on an airplane and had to go through all the safety procedures just in case of a probable crash, then you have probably heard the whole 'attend to yourself before others' talk. If you can't help yourself, how are you supposed to help others?
The most appropriate thing to do is to take lessons. If you are really invested in the idea of becoming a superhero, it would be best to learn first hand and train with masters. I suggest things like Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, or classes specific to self-defence training. This is the best way to learn. If you already have a belt in Tae Kwon Do, or other similar styles, then good job you're about 3/4s of the way there! If you're a master, then I don't see why you're here because obviously you don't need training anymore.
Obviously, I know that not everyone has the time or the money to join these sorts of classes. There are other ways, of course. For example, make a friend who is good at Tae Kwon Do, and ask them to teach you some simple self-defence moves. Tell them you want to make sure if anyone tries to mug you, that you want to make sure you know what to do in that situation. If they're nice enough, they will help you. If not, then I'm sorry that friend is useless to you, go make another friend.
Here are some videos that demonstrate some simple self-defence techniques that you can practice with friends without having to pay for lessons! Of course, be careful, take caution, don't be stupid. Stupidity is useless on a superhero. Be sure to take these all with a grain of salt, don't get too anxious to try this out on a real person.
3 Street Fight Tips (one attacker):
Multiple Attackers Tips:
All of the above videos belong to their rightful owner, of course. I own none of it, and please don't hold me or the creator accountable for any mishaps that may happen during your practices.
To summarise for those who do not wish to read through it all: If you can, take self-defence lessons or train in Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, or something similar. Take care of yourself before others. A dead superhero is a useless superhero.
Stay solid, young ones!
- TM
Sunday, December 1, 2013
1.1 Physical and Mental Health
Hello, Young HTBs!
Before we dive into the world of costumes and capes and spandex, there are a few preparatory things you must consider before you decide to become a fully fledge superhero. First things first, it is your physical and mental health. You must be thinking, this is silly why do we need to listen to this? This is so obvious. Well, young HTB, if you have seen the movie Kick-Ass you will know that the protagonist of that film is grossly unfit for a roll as a superhero. Why, you ask? Because even though he's full of hope and dreams, he's not physically healthy and fit enough to do much at all.
So, before you embark on your journey, I suggest you work out a bit. And by a bit I mean a lot. You want to go to the gym or out to the park to go running every morning to build up your stamina and your cardio. The worst thing a hero could do is pass out half way through a chase due to a lack of energy. You want to do squats and sit-ups and push-ups to make sure you've got enough core muscles, which are very important for stability. Lifting weights is not essential. Don't waste time building up too much muscle, just work on your stamina and core strength, the lifting weights can come in later. If you do decide to lift weights, start small. Never feel embarrassed by having to take a small weight, if you immediately go for the big one because you think you can do it, you'll be in for a bad time and a pulled muscle.
That's the physical health stuff sorted. As a measure, if you can run a half marathon in 1 hour and 30 minutes, you're good to go. You must be thinking, "But this is only teaching me how to run away! I want to fight!" That will come next, do not fret young HTB. Just know that you cannot put up a good fight if your stamina is low and you core muscles are weak.
Next, mental health. Why should you care about mental health? Well, because it's important. Think about it this way, would you want a person with Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)? I don't think so. Honestly, if you had to deal with the Hulk al the time, I think you'd get tired of his uncontrollable, unexpected rage times. Try to get yourself diagnosed for any mental illnesses you may have, hopefully none. It is not impossible to be a hero even if diagnose with a mental disorder, but it'll be harder for you in the long run. Imagine if you have ADHD, sure that'd keep you active and excited all the time, but as a hero you need to be able to focus. Not to mention it's probably best to not be on medications while heroing.
Once you have all of the above sorted, you'll be able to move onto the next section, which is training.
Tip: Eat healthy! Lots of vegetables, carbohydrates for energy, don't consume too much oil. All these things will help you stay fit for work and make sure your stomach doesn't feel like throwing out its contents while you're out and about being a superhero. Avoid fast food when you can, the preservatives can really irritate sometimes. Also avoid energy drinks such as Redbull as they will just cause hyperactivity most of the time.
Keep solid and well, young HTBs!
- TM
Before we dive into the world of costumes and capes and spandex, there are a few preparatory things you must consider before you decide to become a fully fledge superhero. First things first, it is your physical and mental health. You must be thinking, this is silly why do we need to listen to this? This is so obvious. Well, young HTB, if you have seen the movie Kick-Ass you will know that the protagonist of that film is grossly unfit for a roll as a superhero. Why, you ask? Because even though he's full of hope and dreams, he's not physically healthy and fit enough to do much at all.
So, before you embark on your journey, I suggest you work out a bit. And by a bit I mean a lot. You want to go to the gym or out to the park to go running every morning to build up your stamina and your cardio. The worst thing a hero could do is pass out half way through a chase due to a lack of energy. You want to do squats and sit-ups and push-ups to make sure you've got enough core muscles, which are very important for stability. Lifting weights is not essential. Don't waste time building up too much muscle, just work on your stamina and core strength, the lifting weights can come in later. If you do decide to lift weights, start small. Never feel embarrassed by having to take a small weight, if you immediately go for the big one because you think you can do it, you'll be in for a bad time and a pulled muscle.
That's the physical health stuff sorted. As a measure, if you can run a half marathon in 1 hour and 30 minutes, you're good to go. You must be thinking, "But this is only teaching me how to run away! I want to fight!" That will come next, do not fret young HTB. Just know that you cannot put up a good fight if your stamina is low and you core muscles are weak.
Next, mental health. Why should you care about mental health? Well, because it's important. Think about it this way, would you want a person with Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)? I don't think so. Honestly, if you had to deal with the Hulk al the time, I think you'd get tired of his uncontrollable, unexpected rage times. Try to get yourself diagnosed for any mental illnesses you may have, hopefully none. It is not impossible to be a hero even if diagnose with a mental disorder, but it'll be harder for you in the long run. Imagine if you have ADHD, sure that'd keep you active and excited all the time, but as a hero you need to be able to focus. Not to mention it's probably best to not be on medications while heroing.
Once you have all of the above sorted, you'll be able to move onto the next section, which is training.
Tip: Eat healthy! Lots of vegetables, carbohydrates for energy, don't consume too much oil. All these things will help you stay fit for work and make sure your stomach doesn't feel like throwing out its contents while you're out and about being a superhero. Avoid fast food when you can, the preservatives can really irritate sometimes. Also avoid energy drinks such as Redbull as they will just cause hyperactivity most of the time.
Keep solid and well, young HTBs!
- TM
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Introduction
Hello, young readers!
If you are here, reading this, then you must obviously have some interest in heroism, superheroism, and just helping out in general. This is a simple guide that will teach you the dos and the don'ts in becoming a superhero.
So, you want to be a hero, eh? It's not that easy, it's a hard and arduous journey towards finding who you are and what you want to be. Many people before you have tried, but many attempts end in inevitable failure. That is to be expected of an amateur running head first into the real world without thinking of what they could learn from past mistakes of other heroes. I am here to stop you from being that idiot who ends up dying, and instead shape you up into a hero that everyone will know and love.
This blog here will start from the basics, from your image and your superhero alias, to 'Why you shouldn't use your superhero identity as a way to pick up chicks/dudes'. The A to Zs of superheroing that the comic books never told you (other than the part about the tons of tragedy, and a lot of death, but I'll get to that some other time).
Stay tuned, young heroes-to-be (HTBs for short, from now on)!
- TM.
If you are here, reading this, then you must obviously have some interest in heroism, superheroism, and just helping out in general. This is a simple guide that will teach you the dos and the don'ts in becoming a superhero.
So, you want to be a hero, eh? It's not that easy, it's a hard and arduous journey towards finding who you are and what you want to be. Many people before you have tried, but many attempts end in inevitable failure. That is to be expected of an amateur running head first into the real world without thinking of what they could learn from past mistakes of other heroes. I am here to stop you from being that idiot who ends up dying, and instead shape you up into a hero that everyone will know and love.
This blog here will start from the basics, from your image and your superhero alias, to 'Why you shouldn't use your superhero identity as a way to pick up chicks/dudes'. The A to Zs of superheroing that the comic books never told you (other than the part about the tons of tragedy, and a lot of death, but I'll get to that some other time).
Stay tuned, young heroes-to-be (HTBs for short, from now on)!
- TM.
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