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WWWTRTW (Who Would Want to Rule the World) (an evil-genius villain roleplay)

@TimelessParagon

Trust me, being 4.0 in danger basically means building level. And John America reaches Country Level with ease.

WWWTRTW (Who Would Want to Rule the World) (an evil-genius villain roleplay)

@Auragreedia
You're 100% free to start your character's story. I will even create an NPC to interact with you.

WWWTRTW (Who Would Want to Rule the World) (an evil-genius villain roleplay)

NPCs

The Big 5

The Five Heroes of North America, wrongly named "The Big 5", are the only five internationally recognized heroes in the entire continent, people gifted with powers that allow them to bring justice to the crime-filled cities.

Number #5

"Go ahead, get as smart as you want. You'll get a headache soon enough."
Safety Level:
1.8
Danger Level:
4.0
Hero Name:
Bloodsteel
"The Last Cowboy Alive"
Age:
35
Backstory:
Bloodsteel is titled The Last Cowboy Alive. Raised by classic cowboy movies, Bloodsteel grew to become a police officer. Still, soon enough, the job became too little for his growing ego ambition, a voice within his mind told him to shoot some nobodies for cash stop the rising crime spree. Bloodsteel listened, and he alone fought against criminals all over the south of the United States and north of Mexico, eventually becoming the latest addition to The Big 5 after the mysterious death of their previous member, Captain Touchdown.
Skills:
Master Gunslinger
Above-Average Hand-to-Hand Combat
Stealth Mastery
Ability:

Bloodsteel

Due to a special ritual where he made a deal with Chamuco (the Mexican Satan), Bloodsteel can coat his bullets with the blood of his enemies, allowing his bullets to follow the target for up to a kilometer. He can also coat his own blood over his pistol to enhance its potency up to 6 times.

Number #4

"You wake up, get out of bed, and what do you do? Do you get angry? Do you get sad? Whatever the two, you decide to make the day of others worse, and then worse, and so forth. Why? Because... It's just routine for you. Now, you know, I also have a routine, and I sometimes wake up angry or sad, but I get that feeling off differently. I jog a bit, even though my legs can't get tired. I help my landlady manage her plants; she loves it. But what I'm trying to get is that... You can do more than just make the other people feel wrong. Even if you only think you do."
Safety Level:
9.4
Danger Level:
4.3
Hero Name:
Full Metal Eagle
"Eagle"
Age:
32
Backstory:
Formerly a police officer, after a terrible accident involving a car crash, Eagle's barely alive body was upgraded using America's best technology, all with the hope of creating a generation of cyborg cops. Still, Eagle managed to rebel from this control, becoming a vigilante. But after proving himself to be trustworthy by saving the president from a terrorist attack, Eagle became the number #4 hero of the entire continent of America. And one of the few who tries to bring his enemies to their senses.
Skills:
Expert Boxer
Expert Kick-Boxer
Expert MMA Fighter
Adept Marksmanship & Gunsmanship (Although doesn't like to use guns)
Ability:

Cyber-Prosthesis Model: Eagle

Eagle has many uses for his cyber limbs; he can extend his limbs up to three meters, and he can shoot his fists like rockets. He also has rocket boosters on his feet, allowing him to fly for extended periods of time.

Number #3

"Make my day!!!"
Safety Level:
3.3
Danger Level:
5.7
Hero Name:
Firecracker: The Second
formerly "Lady Firecracker"
"Lady"
Age:
26
Backstory:
Late Sister of the legendary wrestler Firecracker. Lady always had potential with wrestling, displaying the same level of strength and might as her brother. Even managed to take on the entire WWE female wrestler roster with minor injuries. Lady was destined to glory, so it wasn't a surprise when she revealed that she was going to become a full-on crime fighter, soon after two years of working without the support of the government. Lady became number #4 of "The Big 5", although with the death of Captain Touchdown and the appearance of Eagle and Bloodsteel, she soon shifted to number #3, becoming one of the main faces of the team and the sole feminine member of the team. Although due to personal issues, she wants to change her title of Lady Firecracker to simply Lady.
Skills:
Master Wrestler
Master Grappler
Master in Hand-to-Hand Combat
Ability:

FIRECRACKER

Due to her legendary ancestry, Lady can imbue and shoot sparks of fire (Electric Fire) from her body as a whole, which allows her to burn and zap her enemies in combat. And using her grappling techniques, she can hold on while producing multiple sparks of fire.

She possesses multiple special techniques that are somehow stronger when shouted:

FIRECRACKER FIST
a simple punch imbued with electric fire.
FIRECRACKER COMBINATION
a family-inherited series of blows and grapples imbued with electric fire.

Number #2

"I have no weaknesses. All the other foolish people have, they can't jump high or run fast, others are quick to anger or to cry like a toddler, I don't... My mind's eye sees my future, and it only seems brighter every day."
Safety Level:
6.0
Danger Level:
8.4
Real Name:
Geoff Maske Chambers
Hero Name:
Steel Man
"The Steel Justice"
"CEO of BEI"
Age:
42
Backstory:
Geoff is the CEO of BEI (Basically Everything Incorporated). Since his youth, Geoff has wanted to be a superhero, fighting crime. So when the time came, in 2005, he used his massive amount of money to fund a hero team, the first formation of The Big 5. The team changed as time passed, and Geoff grew tired of never experiencing any glory and just being a weak, boring human, so he created a power armor that allowed him to fight crime, creating Steel Man.
Skills:
Genius Intelligence
Expert Weapon Engineer
Adept Hand-to-Hand Combat Skills
Ability:

Steel Man Armor Model 1

A titanium steel battle armor coated with purple, with a battery allowing for 96 hours of non-stop use. Including an inner cooling mechanism to prevent overheating. Specialized multi-directional thrusters in gauntlets and boots, also capable of shooting bolts of energy. Mini-Missiles are located in many parts of the chestplate and leggings. Many modes of vision within the helmet, thermal-vision, x-ray, and enhanced hearing.

Number #1

"Hail to the king!!!"
Safety Level:
5.1
Danger Level:
9.8
Real Name:
John America
Hero Name:
Big Washington
"The Freedom Boy"
Age:
Allegedly 249 (Appears in his 30s)
Backstory:
No one knows where John came from; there's no birth date, no mother, no father, nothing. He just appeared one day in front of the white house naked and swore to protect the President until the end of his days. He seems to perfectly know all the history of the United States, down to the most mundane and minuscule of soldiers or generals. But, apart from that skill, he shows a very laidback and "silly" attitude. Since his appearance, John has become a symbol for (most of) America, going to special events organized by the government. And when the Big 5 formed, he was pitched to be the Number #1 Hero, which he clearly accepted. And since 2005, John has been the unofficial leader of the group and the strongest weapon available for the United States.
Skills:
Master Wrestling Moves
Expert Boxing Moves
Expert MMA Moves
Master Gunmanship
Master Marksmanship
Adept Grill Mastery
Photographic Memory
Ability:

The Patriot

John is capable of growing stronger and faster the more patriotic he feels; this ability also enhances his fighting skills, giving them “visible” effects and making his named attacks do more damage than the unnamed ones. The Patriot uses a Patriotic Meter that goes from 0% to 100%

The Patriot also has different modes of use to enhance specific actions:

Barrage: Enhances reaction and combat speed. Allows the release of rapid attacks, although it lowers the defense and the overall effectiveness of the attack. But it can compensate for quantity over quality. It costs 5% to use for 1 minute.
Stone-Cold: Enhances durability. Allows for physical trauma up to 10 times the average. It lowers the attack potency and speed a lot, but it’s useful as a parrying ability. It costs 10% to use it for 1 minute.
Wrathful Patriot: Enhances attack and stamina. Gives a great growth in Strength and energy, allowing longer and more brutal attacks. The growth in Strength goes from 2-times to 12-times, although it’s the most tiring one, and it can lead to a complete draining of power. It costs 25% to use it for 1 minute.

The Shadow

Name: Nyx "The Shadow"

Appearance:

Quotes/Catchphrases:
"Hunger is the everything that drives my shadowy blood."
Age:
Thousands of Years (has been awakened only for 4 years)
Backstory:
Nyx's origin is mostly unknown, but many names are associated with him. In many cultures, he's the god of darkness and shadows, but in truth, Nyx only desires one thing: to consume... human delicacies. He craves hot dogs, hamburgers, steaks, and carbonated drinks. All of it works for him, and after a ritual that awakened him, he has been unleashing chaos all over the United States and the border of Mexico.
Personality:
Nyx is sort of playful with his victims, using them for his advantage to eat human food. He rarely harms humans but has zero issues causing trouble that leads to casualties. He's a dangerous trickster entity with a weird heart of gold.
Danger Level:
4.2
Skills:
Manipulation & Intimidation Skills
Above Average Hand-to-Hand Combat
Ability:

Shadow Glutton

Nyx can control shadows with certain mastery; he can summon small shadow tendrils to keep his enemies at close or simply attack them, and he can also move through a puddle of darkness. He can also shoot a ray of darkness that paralizes his enemies, causing no damage, but allowing him to restrain them with ease. But his strongest technique is the named Shadow Retribution, which allows him to amplify his power by absorbing the shadows of others. Weirdly, this can also be applied to other people, as a way to transmit Nyx's Will
Misc:
His favorite food is the McDonald's McFlurry.
He's somewhat clingy with people he likes.

Mad Kitty

Name: Real Name Unknown "Mad Kitty"

Appearance:

Quotes/Catchphrases:
"..."
Age:
Unknown (Seems in her 20s)
Backstory:
Mad Kitty's past isn't important; who Mad Kitty once was isn't important. The only important thing is that Mad Kitty never forgives, and Mad Kitty is angry and WILL punch you down to a pulp, only if you're a criminal, of course.
Personality:
Kitty's personality isn't really known by the public, being either wrathful or stoic, or a weird mixture of both. Many say she hides a beautiful, gentle face behind her mask, but who knows? She isn't that well documented.
Danger Level:
1.2
Skills:
Good Hand-to-Hand combat skills
Ability:

Cat Claws

Kitty uses a pair of claws that allow her to cut through the air easily, sending moderately strong wind slashes.
Misc:
While everything around her persona is mostly unknown. The public does know that she likes to drink cups of milk in the midst of combat, as stated by criminals who have encountered her and luckily survived.

WWWTRTW (Who Would Want to Rule the World) (an evil-genius villain roleplay)

@Auragreedia

GRRRREAT TO HAVE YOU HERE.

WWWTRTW (Who Would Want to Rule the World) (an evil-genius villain roleplay)

@SnowForest

As you sigh, you seem to notice a fading shadow entering your room, a pitch black puddle of darkness which slowly makes their way to you.

Just as its about to reach you, they stops, the dark liquid begins to bloat and grow, and from within the dark liquid, an arm comes out, and then another, and then a ead and a torso. A smiling dark entity stands in front of you. Looking at you with their bloodshot eyes

"You... Still... Owe me..."

"Fifteen Bucks and a Hot Dog..."

WWWTRTW (Who Would Want to Rule the World) (an evil-genius villain roleplay)

Name: Lady Nyx

Appearance:
Long ink-black hair that ripples like smoke, pale skin that almost glows under dim light, and eyes that shift between violet and abyssal black when her power stirs. Her lips always curve into a knowing smirk—like she already read your next five thoughts and hated them all. Dresses in flowing gothic fabrics, corseted tops, high boots, and gloves that fade into shadow mist at the fingers. Everything about her looks expensive, cursed, and impossible to ignore.

Quotes / Catchphrases:

“Don’t run. I adore a little fear in the air.”

“You can’t outthink me, love. I already live in your head.”

“Chaos isn’t evil. It’s art.”

“Kneel or vanish—your choice, really.”

Age: 24

Backstory:
Once a scholar obsessed with forbidden magic and psychological control, Nyx tore open her mind to the void to “see everything.” The void saw her back—and fell in love. She didn’t go mad. She evolved. Now she walks between realms, whispering nightmares into dreams and dreams into reality, bending minds like silk threads for her amusement. Every city she visits ends up trembling in both fascination and fear.

Personality:
Elegant. Cold. Playfully cruel. The kind of charm that feels like a trap even while you’re smiling back. She flirts with danger—and with her enemies—just to watch them break. Nothing pleases her more than control wrapped in affection, and chaos disguised as elegance.

Skills:

Expert manipulator and strategist.

Fluent in multiple dead languages of spellcraft.

Can weaponize emotions, twisting fear into loyalty.

Master of silent movement and shadow theatrics.

Ability:
Wields Mind Dominion—the ability to slip into others’ thoughts, plant illusions, or rewrite perception entirely. Shadows bend to her will, forming armor, wings, or sentient extensions that obey her thoughts. Her magic grows stronger in darkness, fueled by the fear and secrets around her.

Misc:

Keeps a silver locket containing an endless black mist—rumored to hold the first mind she ever consumed.

Never kills needlessly; prefers to break people into devotion.

Loves classical music, blood-red wine, and watching cities burn from high balconies.

Claims she doesn’t dream. (She lies.)

@SnowForest

Absolutely elegant character. You're in.

WWWTRTW (Who Would Want to Rule the World) (an evil-genius villain roleplay)

"Ever since the world came to be, some people had abilities that were widely considered... out of this world. These, meta- No, these "Gifted" people were hailed as gods, and soon they came to rule everything during the Stone Age (where there was still no actual scripture, so these "Gods" were still dumb as hell).

So to fight them, a normal, fearful man crafted his most trusty weapon, a stone on a stick. And by sheer willpower (and a lot of luck), he managed to bring all of these "gods" down. The fearful man was the first of his kind, the most intelligent of his age, the First Evil Genius to ever be born.

Sadly, but fortunately, the "gods" managed to thrive until modern times, where they became more knight-like and rare. Inspired by the romanticization and modern myth of superheroes, some individuals began to try to be superheroes, with some even gaining the help of the government (in some cases). However, the main group we'll focus on in this story is called "The Big Five." Or also "The Five Heroes of North America", but that one has zero aura, so let's keep the former."

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You're a genius, expert in many different materials, you've been called the mind of the century at least one time by somebody, and although you do like that, you cannot deny you want more than just being called that.

You live in Red Hill City, Chicago, Midwest USA. It's a noisy little city that hasn't been known for anything too great in at least a decade, though there is a growing rate of crime, but you personally don't care that much; no one has robbed you since, well, ever.

As much as you try to keep yourself out of your dream, you cannot deny that it's becoming tempting, as everything around you is slow-burning like a roast beef over apple wood. It's... really tempting, you really want to make your dream come true.

A friend of yours jokingly said something some days ago, watching the news after yet another of those freaks who call themselves super villains tried to enter the UN Headquarters.

"Who in their right mind would like to rule the world?"

You stayed silent; you just knew the answer.

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Welcome to 𝚆𝚆𝚆𝚃𝚁𝚃𝚆 (Who Would Want to Rule the World)

How to play?

Create a character of any age that lives in Red Hill City. You're main goal is to gain allies and power from different sources, hire goons, or even ally with other geniuses, but things won't be so easy; you'll have to face vigilantes and the only group of superheroes that live in America, The Big 5.

You can create monsters, organize heists, or simply unleash chaos in this crazy little world. With your only true goal being: Take control of the world.

If only you surpass The Big 5

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The Five Heroes of North America, wrongly named "The Big 5", are the only five internationally recognized heroes in the entire continent, people gifted with powers that allow them to bring justice to the crime-filled cities.

Number #5

"Go ahead, get as smart as you want. You'll get a headache soon enough."
Safety Level:
1.8
Danger Level:
4.0
Hero Name:
Bloodsteel
"The Last Cowboy Alive"
Age:
35
Backstory:
Bloodsteel is titled The Last Cowboy Alive. Raised by classic cowboy movies, Bloodsteel grew to become a police officer. Still, soon enough, the job became too little for his growing ego ambition, a voice within his mind told him to shoot some nobodies for cash stop the rising crime spree. Bloodsteel listened, and he alone fought against criminals all over the south of the United States and north of Mexico, eventually becoming the latest addition to The Big 5 after the mysterious death of their previous member, Captain Touchdown.
Skills:
Master Gunslinger
Above-Average Hand-to-Hand Combat
Stealth Mastery
Ability:

Bloodsteel

Due to a special ritual where he made a deal with Chamuco (the Mexican Satan), Bloodsteel can coat his bullets with the blood of his enemies, allowing his bullets to follow the target for up to a kilometer. He can also coat his own blood over his pistol to enhance its potency up to 6 times.

Number #4

"You wake up, get out of bed, and what do you do? Do you get angry? Do you get sad? Whatever the two, you decide to make the day of others worse, and then worse, and so forth. Why? Because... It's just routine for you. Now, you know, I also have a routine, and I sometimes wake up angry or sad, but I get that feeling off differently. I jog a bit, even though my legs can't get tired. I help my landlady manage her plants; she loves it. But what I'm trying to get is that... You can do more than just make the other people feel wrong. Even if you only think you do."
Safety Level:
9.4
Danger Level:
4.3
Hero Name:
Full Metal Eagle
"Eagle"
Age:
32
Backstory:
Formerly a police officer, after a terrible accident involving a car crash, Eagle's barely alive body was upgraded using America's best technology, all with the hope of creating a generation of cyborg cops. Still, Eagle managed to rebel from this control, becoming a vigilante. But after proving himself to be trustworthy by saving the president from a terrorist attack, Eagle became the number #4 hero of the entire continent of America. And one of the few who tries to bring his enemies to their senses.
Skills:
Expert Boxer
Expert Kick-Boxer
Expert MMA Fighter
Adept Marksmanship & Gunsmanship (Although doesn't like to use guns)
Ability:

Cyber-Prosthesis Model: Eagle

Eagle has many uses for his cyber limbs; he can extend his limbs up to three meters, and he can shoot his fists like rockets. He also has rocket boosters on his feet, allowing him to fly for extended periods of time.

Number #3

"Make my day!!!"
Safety Level:
3.3
Danger Level:
5.7
Hero Name:
Firecracker: The Second
formerly "Lady Firecracker"
"Lady"
Age:
26
Backstory:
Late Sister of the legendary wrestler Firecracker. Lady always had potential with wrestling, displaying the same level of strength and might as her brother. Even managed to take on the entire WWE female wrestler roster with minor injuries. Lady was destined to glory, so it wasn't a surprise when she revealed that she was going to become a full-on crime fighter, soon after two years of working without the support of the government. Lady became number #4 of "The Big 5", although with the death of Captain Touchdown and the appearance of Eagle and Bloodsteel, she soon shifted to number #3, becoming one of the main faces of the team and the sole feminine member of the team. Although due to personal issues, she wants to change her title of Lady Firecracker to simply Lady.
Skills:
Master Wrestler
Master Grappler
Master in Hand-to-Hand Combat
Ability:

FIRECRACKER

Due to her legendary ancestry, Lady can imbue and shoot sparks of fire (Electric Fire) from her body as a whole, which allows her to burn and zap her enemies in combat. And using her grappling techniques, she can hold on while producing multiple sparks of fire.

She possesses multiple special techniques that are somehow stronger when shouted:

FIRECRACKER FIST
a simple punch imbued with electric fire.
FIRECRACKER COMBINATION
a family-inherited series of blows and grapples imbued with electric fire.

Number #2

"I have no weaknesses. All the other foolish people have, they can't jump high or run fast, others are quick to anger or to cry like a toddler, I don't... My mind's eye sees my future, and it only seems brighter every day."
Safety Level:
6.0
Danger Level:
8.4
Real Name:
Geoff Maske Chambers
Hero Name:
Steel Man
"The Steel Justice"
"CEO of BEI"
Age:
42
Backstory:
Geoff is the CEO of BEI (Basically Everything Incorporated). Since his youth, Geoff has wanted to be a superhero, fighting crime. So when the time came, in 2005, he used his massive amount of money to fund a hero team, the first formation of The Big 5. The team changed as time passed, and Geoff grew tired of never experiencing any glory and just being a weak, boring human, so he created a power armor that allowed him to fight crime, creating Steel Man.
Skills:
Genius Intelligence
Expert Weapon Engineer
Adept Hand-to-Hand Combat Skills
Ability:

Steel Man Armor Model 1

A titanium steel battle armor coated with purple, with a battery allowing for 96 hours of non-stop use. Including an inner cooling mechanism to prevent overheating. Specialized multi-directional thrusters in gauntlets and boots, also capable of shooting bolts of energy. Mini-Missiles are located in many parts of the chestplate and leggings. Many modes of vision within the helmet, thermal-vision, x-ray, and enhanced hearing.

Number #1

"Hail to the king!!!"
Safety Level:
5.1
Danger Level:
9.8
Real Name:
John America
Hero Name:
Big Washington
"The Freedom Boy"
Age:
Allegedly 249 (Appears in his 30s)
Backstory:
No one knows where John came from; there's no birth date, no mother, no father, nothing. He just appeared one day in front of the white house naked and swore to protect the President until the end of his days. He seems to perfectly know all the history of the United States, down to the most mundane and minuscule of soldiers or generals. But, apart from that skill, he shows a very laidback and "silly" attitude. Since his appearance, John has become a symbol for (most of) America, going to special events organized by the government. And when the Big 5 formed, he was pitched to be the Number #1 Hero, which he clearly accepted. And since 2005, John has been the unofficial leader of the group and the strongest weapon available for the United States.
Skills:
Master Wrestling Moves
Expert Boxing Moves
Expert MMA Moves
Master Gunmanship
Master Marksmanship
Adept Grill Mastery
Photographic Memory
Ability:

The Patriot

John is capable of growing stronger and faster the more patriotic he feels; this ability also enhances his fighting skills, giving them “visible” effects and making his named attacks do more damage than the unnamed ones. The Patriot uses a Patriotic Meter that goes from 0% to 100%

The Patriot also has different modes of use to enhance specific actions:

Barrage: Enhances reaction and combat speed. Allows the release of rapid attacks, although it lowers the defense and the overall effectiveness of the attack. But it can compensate for quantity over quality. It costs 5% to use for 1 minute.
Stone-Cold: Enhances durability. Allows for physical trauma up to 10 times the average. It lowers the attack potency and speed a lot, but it’s useful as a parrying ability. It costs 10% to use it for 1 minute.
Wrathful Patriot: Enhances attack and stamina. Gives a great growth in Strength and energy, allowing longer and more brutal attacks. The growth in Strength goes from 2-times to 12-times, although it’s the most tiring one, and it can lead to a complete draining of power. It costs 25% to use it for 1 minute.

How to create a character?

You can use this template:

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Appearance:
Quotes/Catchphrases:
(Quote said by your character, also includes catchphrases)
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Bleach - Resonant Souls

Anthony "Tony" Adams-Himura

Somewhere in Sagamiyama
Sunday - Night

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"Shit."

Tony's eyes shifted from one hollow to another, not knowing which one was the real one, or if they were some sort of clone. Tony quickly attempted to block the thrust. Before he could fully block it, the voice struck again, this time harder. - You've been tricked by the hollow... don't try to attack, you'll only make it worse. -

Tony's head was killing him, briefly losing his zanpakuto's grip, but he managed to stay on his feet. He shouldn't let that voice affect him. Although he finds this extremely interesting, perhaps too interesting.

"One last time."

Tony was going to attempt one last Tsubame Gaeshi, but he was going to try it differently; he knew that if he didn't strike both, he would be met with horrible consequences. So he picked up power and jumped high.

"Double Spicy..."

He raised his sword, preparing his strike, breathing out to push all of his doubt away.

"SLASH!!!"

He falsely slashed the two hollow ones twice, but in the last, stronger strike, he truly struck the hollow and then spun in the air and connected another slash on the hollow.

"TWIN EDITION!!!"

"Who wants to rule the world?" Roleplay about evil geniuses fighting superheroes, but with meta-jokes.

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"Who wants to rule the world?" Roleplay about evil geniuses fighting superheroes, but with meta-jokes.

@Auragreedia

It's more like a free for all, although alliances are allowed. The true gifted are very rare only having a few per continent (for example: Firecracker), but, artificial gifted are possible with enough body engineering, but good luck trying to make those without the help of the goverment (luck which ya'll will have cus i'm not gatekeeping that mechanic for only the goverment.) also there's the small probability for a few mixed genes and you're born with an ability (albeit not a broken one, except if i allow it)