Sazama Ichida 2,367 November 18, 2014 Share November 18, 2014 This is why the word "omnipotent" is flawed; because "god", in competitive usage, is to relative to lump them under one name. Has Discord ever destroyed or created a universe(pocket dimensions don't count), or beat somebody who has? Has Discord ever split a timeline, or manipulated one?(Not equal to time travel) Has Discord's powers ever affected a universe outside his current one? These are the things that characters need to just be universal level threats, let alone higher. Discord hasn't done any of these. Based on what I've seen he has the power to but simply chooses not to because he's mischievous and prefers to just screw around. Take Mister Mxyzptlk for example. If he wanted too he could easily kill Superman by just snapping his fingers and making him turn to dust or whatever. But that would be too easy and he likes to just have fun and treat everything like a game. The White Shinigami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fractured 2,684 November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 Based on what I've seen he has the power to but simply chooses not to because he's mischievous and prefers to just screw around. Take Mister Mxyzptlk for example. If he wanted too he could easily kill Superman by just snapping his fingers and making him turn to dust or whatever. But that would be too easy and he likes to just have fun and treat everything like a game. He's never actually done it, though, nor has he beat anybody that can. Mr. M has done these thing before; it's why he's>Discord. Produced by the phenomenal J.R. DT Fanclub here:https://mlpforums.com/topic/93212-diamond-tiara-fan-club/page-6 OC Fantasy: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/fantasy-r7486 OC Alice: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/alice-r8163 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatekeeper Giggle 2,902 November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 I used to think Discord was indeed Omnipotent, but after some consideration I reconsidered. However, although he isn't omnipotent, he is extremely powerful. He is a potent practitioner of chaos magic, which in many circles is considered one of the strongest and hardest schools of magic to master. My OCs: Dividend Yield, Stormgiggle | Ask Me questions! | My Counting Game Jeric, on 25 Sept 2014 - 6:09 PM, said: Any problem that you may experience on this site can be solved immediately if you simply throw Fluttershy into a wood chipper. You can trust me on this, because I'm an administrator. Would I lie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazama Ichida 2,367 November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 He's never actually done it, though, nor has he beat anybody that can. Mr. M has done these thing before; it's why he's>Discord. True though I feel like he would probably beat Mxyzptlk for the same reason The Beyonder would. Mxyzptlk is seemingly all-powerful but he isn't very smart. The Beyonder on the hand is both Omniscient AND Omnipotent. Though they might be equal in power Discord is smarter. I think he could beat Mxyzptlk for that reason. The White Shinigami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fractured 2,684 November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 (edited) True though I feel like he would probably beat Mxyzptlk for the same reason The Beyonder would. Mxyzptlk is seemingly all-powerful but he isn't very smart. The Beyonder on the hand is both Omniscient AND Omnipotent. Though they might be equal in power Discord is smarter. I think he could beat Mxyzptlk for that reason. Someone who can rearrange multiple universes can't be defeated by someone who can only play god with a Solar System, foe the same reason a person who can only level buildings can't beat somebody who can blow up a planet with their bare hands. Any confrontation ends up with Discord erased from space-time. Edited November 19, 2014 by Shimmer5000 Produced by the phenomenal J.R. DT Fanclub here:https://mlpforums.com/topic/93212-diamond-tiara-fan-club/page-6 OC Fantasy: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/fantasy-r7486 OC Alice: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/alice-r8163 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazama Ichida 2,367 November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 Someone who can rearrange multiple universes can't be defeated by someone who can only play god with a Solar System, foe the same reason a person who can only level buildings can't beat somebody who can blow up a planet with their bare hands. Any confrontation ends up with Discord erased from space-time. Could he do that? Yes. Would he do that? I'm thinking probably not. Mxyzptlk is not very smart at all. I'm thinking he would end up screwing around way too much and give Discord way too many opportunities to defeat him. The White Shinigami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fractured 2,684 November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 Could he do that? Yes. Would he do that? I'm thinking probably not. Mxyzptlk is not very smart at all. I'm thinking he would end up screwing around way too much and give Discord way too many opportunities to defeat him. M is essentially Perfect Cell and Discord is...Spider-man. There's that much of a difference in power; screwing around does nothing to change the outcome. Produced by the phenomenal J.R. DT Fanclub here:https://mlpforums.com/topic/93212-diamond-tiara-fan-club/page-6 OC Fantasy: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/fantasy-r7486 OC Alice: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/alice-r8163 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazama Ichida 2,367 November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 I used to think Discord seemed all-powerful but after seeing him lose to Tirek I'm guessing his power is more similar to and around that of a genie instead of someone like Mxyzptlk. The White Shinigami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyScholar 1,584 November 19, 2014 Share November 19, 2014 Keep in mind Tirek had the power and magic of all ponykind at the point, at least all but alicorn magic I can't remember for sure, so overpowering Discord and draining him was not surprising... of note though is the fact Tirek didn't become a reality warper himself on draining the spirit of chaos of his power. Honestly, with all the power Tirek had seemingly gained he seem a bit one note, blowing stuff up and destruction in a direct and often physical way. Far from the reality warped Discord is... but I blame the writers for that, they screwed up how awesome Discord was when first introduced. Reformed Discord is weak compared to villain Discord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celli 4,337 November 21, 2014 Share November 21, 2014 Well, from what we've seen he can do, I would say that he is. I mean, yeah, Tirek sucked his magic, but that's pretty much all he can do. Suck magic, and use magic blasts. Discord can warp reality, and conjure whatever the hell he wants, and I'm pretty sure that if he so wished to, he could use offensive magic, but I think he likes toying around, rather than face his enemies head on, and that's what makes him better than any other villain in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They call me Loyalty 1,948 November 30, 2014 Share November 30, 2014 Discord is quite powerful, yet chaotic, which makes him rather weak. Despite forced plots, such as the scene with Tirek, since there's little chance for that to happen, really.I've know a few chaotic beings myself. They shift over personalities constantly. Being unpredictable the whole time, it's possible for you to convince one of their personalities, but the other personalities within such person will act totally different, even driving them towards the opposite way. Like many voices speaking within yourself at the same time. All of them wanting to be the main character within the physical body.Discord just needs love, it's lacking this wonderful magnetism, emotional gravity. Otherwise it would be there, floating into space, reacting as chaotic and random as possible. It's lacking some electromagnetic charge, in terms of information. What you know as "feelings" and "soul" yes. The soul is like a magnetic compass.Once he discovers love, he would achieve stability.Because, really, who doesn't like Love? It's all you really need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbow Batman 16 December 4, 2014 Share December 4, 2014 I guess I see him as a character sort of like the Joker. He can sort of do anything because...he can just do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freewave 1,145 December 4, 2014 Share December 4, 2014 (edited) In the fimfic Diaries of a Madman they explain that Discord knows "true magic" which is the ability to bend reality (something that Pinkie Pie surprisingly enough is also able to do in a more minimal fashion when she breaks the fourth wall, pulls cupcakes from objects, and pop out of impossibly small areas). They state that after the sister's near loss to Discord that the alicorn sisters moved from "real magic" to "spells" to minimize giving him power over this chaotic energy (leading to somewhat of a rift between Celestia and Starswirl incidentally). Not a bad theory tbh, Bending reality is a massive godlike power and it's Discord's Immortality that leads to enough boredom that he allows others to have a chance to beat him. When you're all powerful and thousands of years old you're likely both somewhat insane and willing to do many bizarre things just to make life interesting (including losing somewhat on purpose)....something that even Celestia has done many times (lose just so Twilight can learn and better herself) Edited December 4, 2014 by Freewave I have made brony music since 2011. I like all kinds of music and genres. I'm sure you'll like some of it.. Here's My YouTube..I have several albums on Bandcamp and Pony.FM. Check out the 20+ Musician project Maressey which I am running. Check out the Brony Music Directory and FimMusic. A portal to all things Brony + Music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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