Talk:Esper/@comment-38876330-20190705215132/@comment-3969505-20200225162805

The whole "good math = to use cool super-powers" trope is something i first encountered in the Marvel's Ulimates vol.2 comics i think, there the Ultimate version of Scarlet Witch had to solve math problems in order to use her reality-altering energy powers successfully (mainly to do with manipulating probabilities of something happening and not happening) she had to think and solve all sorts of mathematical equations, the bigger and more complex the effect she wanted to accomplish, the bigger and more complex the math problem she had to solve in her head, and if she messed up the math problem while using her powers, she risked backfire of negative luck effect upon her and her allies while good luck to her target/enemy.

IMO would it be a stretch to assume that somewhat similar principles are in play when it comes to TOARU-verse forced espers using their powers ?