[quote=thewizardguy]
If Matt could get them in his simulation chambers, open up their skulls, and place threads in their brain, they'd believe whatever he wanted them to believe. The problem is stopping them from blowing everything up while he's trying to do that.Exactly. Which is why he'd be very interested in finding out how they worked.
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I agree, maybe that could happen. 

I don't think they would work with him, especially in a weapon. They have to be worn.

OK, a few questions then. Can Matt overcome great fear? Does Matt have the willpower to do such things? Can Matt...let's say...well does Matt have hope for practically everything? Can Matt go on a raging rampage after experiencing great loss and hopelessness? Is he even a good guy? And anyways, no one could wield three rings. Especially a hope and rage ring. THAT would be the day everyone died. Matt would go crazy.