Superhero Gaming Secret Origins: Creating a Hero Great Power, Great Responsibility: Being a Hero United We Stand: Superhero Teams Advice Summary for PlayersĬHAPTER 2: CHARACTER CREATION 9 9 10 11 16 40 44 49 49 World Building Bring on the Bad Guys: Creating Villains Simulating the Comicsĩ8 CHAPTER 8: CAMPAIGN INTRODUCTION 98 99ġ10 CHAPTER 9: GEOPOLITICAL OVERVIEW 110 111 111 112 113 114 116 118 120 122 124Ħ4 CHAPTER 4: WEAPONS & VEHICLES 64 65 65 67 67 67 69 71 Game Mastering Superheroes Game Mastering Basics Designing Adventures Stripped to the Core: The Heart of d20 Silver Age Sentinels Keeping the Players Interested Handling the Rules Troubleshooting Creating a Campaign Game Mastering Techniques Sources of Inspiration Technology and Gaming: A Changing Landscape Convention Gaming Contributions and Bonus Points Moving Beyond d20 Advice Summary for the GM Introduction The Passage of Time Taking Action Dice and Dice Rolls Combat Initiative Character Action Non-Combat Actions Defense Damage Mind Combat Recovery Using Powers in Combat Character Advancement Destroying Buildings Blowing Up Worlds Example of Combat Breaking Objects Personal Weapons Customizing Firearms Types of Ammunition Grenades and Explosives Vehicles Customizing Vehicles Body Armour and Protective Devices Step 1: GM Discussion Step 2: Character Outline Step 3: Generate Ability Scores Step 4: Select Class Step 5: Character Attributes Step 6: Select Skills Step 7: Character Defects Step 8: Calculated Values Step 9: Background PointsĬHAPTER 3: GAME MECHANICS 51 51 51 52 53 53 54 56 56 57 59 60 60 61 61 62 62 Production Number 13-299 GUARDIANS OF ORDER, INC.All elements of this game are fictional and intended for entertainment purposes only. The mention of, or reference to, any company or product in these pages is not a challenge to the trademark or copyright concerned. No part of this book may be reproduced in part or in whole, in any form or by any means, without permission from the publisher, except for Open Gaming Content and personal copies of the character sheet, or brief quotes for use in reviews. Versioin 1.0 - April 2004 All right reserved under international law. All characters and artwork are trademark and © of their respective owners.
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