Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-25396609-20160923220030/@comment-30518658-20161116112755

Hey guys just had an idea which I wanted some critism on. Mostly on how much should the speed boost be. It's very similar to this http://rwby.wikia.com/wiki/Thread:229569#291 but more specific. Cheers in advance.

 -Name: Rush Step

 -Users: Calen Shrike

 -Type: Conversion

 -Purpose: Utility

 -Short description: Without any apparent physical force Calen is able give himself an immense speed boost to dodge attacks, empower his own strikes or simply maneuverability.

 -Activation Cue: A green smoke follows Calen after each semblance use for a few seconds. When he is on his last legs the smoke sputters like a failing car engine.

 -Range: Personal

 -General limitations: Stopping suddenly, particularly when moving quickly, is damaging to Calen’s joints. Also, if he changes direction repeatedly Calen can quickly become disorientated.

 -Passive ability: None

 -Active ability: Tier One: Generally, ‘rushing’ for less than half a second Calen is instantly accelerated to around 40kmph/11mps. Higher speeds are possible but going much faster puts huge pressure on his joints and forces Calen to be very careful with his landings.

 -Active ability: Tier Two: Rather than increasing the speed of his speed boost Calen can increased its duration. This is only really useful to launch himself at flying targets or running away as even minor debris can cause Calen to trip.

 -Dust interaction: Fire=Explosion at beginning or end of the step. Ice=Leaves a trail of frozen ice. Air=Wind gusts follow the step. Lightning=Gains a static charge after the step. Gravity=Pull those around Calen with him when he steps. Steam=The smoke which follows Calen is now super-heated. Earth=Ground flattens for the step.

 -Notes: It is important to note that his semblance doesn’t make Calen act faster, he simply gets pushed in a certain direction meaning he can’t strike any faster than he normally would while stepping.