Jordan Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 For the past few months I've been desiring a really good Super Heroic game to get into. I love the games I'm in so far but The Magisterium isn't really about super heroes and Time of Crisis is going to be an Exiles homage from my understanding. What I am proposing is a classic Super Hero game in it's own unique world. Naturally Lots of comic book tropes will be in play; Aliens, quasi-Human secret civilizations, comic book technology and magic, monologuing arch villains and so on but the world would be created from the ground up. Like comic books, Death would be a rarity. The gist is that costumes supers have been around for no more than 5 years and the characters are some of the first super heroes on the scene. The system would be Mutants & Masterminds 3rd Edition and while Iam still working out all the details, I figured I'd post this to see if there was any real interest in a game like this. So what do you guys say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Do supers actually wear costumes? Why? What changed in the past 5 or so years to cause the rise of the supers? When you say 4-color do you really mean 4-color? Including the light heartedness of that era? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Me! Me! Me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Very good questions Jameson! Do supers actually wear costumes? Why? Depending on how new supers are, they might or might not. I see the development of costumes springing from the super villain's desire to be anonymous, hence wearing a mask or facial covering so as not to be recognized. Over time these would get more elaborate until you end up with the modern idea of a costume. On the heroes side wearing a mask might have evolved from the desire to protect one's real identity and costumes probably came about with the desire for something sturdier than street clothes and the desire to be easily recognized. Perhaps the first costumes were meant to pull the bad guy's attention away from bystanders? In the end, I'd like to see Supers wearing costumes but they don't have to be skin tight spandex. What changed in the past 5 or so years to cause the rise of the supers? This is something I'm still trying to figure out. I'd like to leave open the possibility for all sorts of Archetypes; from aliens to super science, to magical characters so I'm not sure what the event should be, or even if one is needed. I do like the nebulous "metagene" of the DC universe that hand waves away why people can have powers. Perhaps the event is a cultural shift rather than just some "cosmic event that changes the course of mankind." Perhaps super powers have been around a lot longer but it is only with the advent of modern technology that people have really begun to notice or pay attention on a larger scale. With cameras and smartphone everywhere and instant accessibility via the net, it would be very hard to keep powers out of the public eye these days. To be honest, I am open to suggestions on this one. When you say 4-color do you really mean 4-color? Including the light heartedness of that era? I suppose what I mean is that I don't want to have that "Grimdark" Iron Age feel to the game. Heroes for the most part should be Heroes, even if they have a bad attitude about it. They should be willing to risk themselves when the bad guy lobs a car at the bystanders to cause a distraction so they can escape. While I don't want the game to be a slapstick joke, lighthearted humor is a good thing. I don't want mopey, navel-gazing transhumanists. I was heroes ready and able to punch the bad guy in the face to protect their city! I want the game to feel like the stories you'd read in the comics. So I don't know if that is the true definition of 4-color or not but I hope that explains the tone I'm looking for. That is not to say there is no grey in the world. I suppose The Freedom City universe would be a good idea of where I'd like to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I think I'll reboot Chance for this game. I'll PM you details tomorrow, Jordan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 If I can figure out a concept, I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 I'm glad you are interested Joani but I am nowhere near ready to start accepting characters yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I'd like to play, if you'll have me. No idea what kind of character, or rather too many. I've wanted a SUPERS! game for a while. Silver age, sounds like, is what you're going for. And that's what I'm up for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 It's not quite Silver Age. Power level is still going to be 10 and there won't any of the crazy "Superman moving the planet" kind of thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Powerhouse, Paragon, or Speedster ... in that order. I can't recall when I last played one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin OOC Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I want in, and have an Inventor/battlesuit Okay hell with it Tony stark style character in mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm glad to see that people are showing interest in this, so I'll start working on some world and campaign specifics. I'm going to start working on a rough timeline for the world tonight. Does anyone have any suggestions for a game location? I'm thinking New York City simply because it's so iconic and easy to get information for but I'm open to suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joani Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Sent my proposal to Jordan's account per PM - Concept - Young Witch - Probability Control and Sorcery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Well some things to consider Jordan:Do you want to be near water? Lake, river, sea, ocean?Do you want a city that has its own baggage that you will need to either work with or work around?Do you want a city that is heavily metropolitan, or do you want something with a little closer proximity to nature? Personally I would take a city with less baggage. One near water, and with natural areas in close proximity. Depending on your size and your preferred regions there should be more than a few options. I rather like the idea of Emerald City, being near the ocean, with natural forests and mountains nearby and a good mix of both "big city" and "small city" atmosphere. In theory that book is due out -very- soon, maybe we can take what they give us in the ECK adventures and limp until release (GR has said they want to be able to release around the time of Gencon)?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphrodite Pandemos Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm calling "is really a totem spirit but thinks it's because she was bitten by a radioactive animal" Too silly or good enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 hee radioactive ocelots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphrodite Pandemos Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Monkey? With a deep love for... pancakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 you cut me deep ... you cut me real deep right there ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Which isn't to say that I don't think that radioactive monkeys aren't positively terrifying, because they totally are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 A crazy idea. A comic-loving geek goes out to fight crime - with no training whatsoever. He gets beaten by gangbangers and somehow manages to avoid the whole secret identity gets discovered. The twist that makes this no longer Kick-Ass, (aside from the geek being older)... he develops psychic powers and then genuinely trains. So he actually becomes a very skilled hero. Sorta Psylocke-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaunt Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Dibs on Spider-Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassandra Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Going to reactive this Account - Joani here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor OOC Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Jordan, if I may suggest: Miami. Different atmosphere and setting compared to New York. Seattle works too if you want a Pacific NW sort of feel. Either or, those sorts or locales would be incredibly fun. Miami though would be a good choice because of it's close proximity to Cape Caneveral and NASA. A good magnet for freaky things if I ever saw any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaunt Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Mutants and Masterminds: Vice City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Alien Paragon, I think. Sort of Braniac 5 or Martian Manhunter, but with different powers. Probably a powerhouse, with some funky lightning. I'll be super-original, in light of Chosen's question, and go with 'Titan'. Also, for the city, I'd suggest... no, don't care. Anywhere is fine with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I mentioned this to Jordan already but I'm going with a Powerhouse cyborg. Toughness and Damage shifted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Okay, some more tidbits. The city is going to be San Francisco and the Bay Area cities (Berkley, Oakland, Silicon Valley and so on...). There is an Alien race known as the Kal'shiir in residence on the planet somewhere in or near the city (I haven't locked down the location quite yet) . Alcatriz is currently being transformed into a super-max Super Villain prison, it is semi operational but unfinished at the moment. Also. I'm considering instigating the "Collateral Damage" rule. Basically collateral damage is going to be hand waved away unless it needs to be dealt with for some sort of story reason. That said, any character can earn a hero point by declaring that their character has caused significant damage to the surroundings or bystanders. This is more than just a bent lamppost of wrecked car. Think collapsing buildings, tearing up the whole street of hospitalizing innocents. Not only will this have an effect in combat but can also have longer lasting ramifications that could come back to bite you in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor OOC Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I can work with San Fran. Silicon Valley is closer to LA though, right? Sorta iffy suddenly on the area. But pleanty of superheroish opportunity in SF. As for the Collateral Damage thing, if it was accidental and it turns into a disaster for your hero - then a HP should land in your lap. But if you're being a douche and constantly not giving a darn that there are people around... perhaps not. Opting to have a miss go to a building... in theme and worthy of a HP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Still need to discuss specific of concept with Jordan, and I will probably do a little more art searching, but right now I am leaning toward this for my image: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Cyber-Hulk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameson (ST) Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Jordan, do you intend to use any house rules for Impervious? If not will there be enough low PL minions to make it worth while? I hate to buy something knowing full well that it won't help me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 I actually hadn't thought about that Jim. Let me take a look at the Hose rule options from the Power Profiles and I will get back to you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassandra Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I have my sheet done - are you using your Joran account as ST-Account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 I'm thinking I'll use a ST account but I don't have one set up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor OOC Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 You just have to make a new account as (name) OOC. That's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 I am aware of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomicweasel Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Damn, this sounds pretty fun. If it's alright, I'd like to throw my hat into the mix (assuming I survive the bar next week), and bring Neutrino Girl along for the ride. She's a powersuit concept I made for City of Heroes. Here's a random page from a pathetic and hilariously bad comic I once drew...just to give you a gist: ...notice the profoundly detailed backgrounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necronaut Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 This game appears to be filling up, but if you have room for an eccentric psychic/illusionist/mentalist type I'd be interested in participating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 This game appears to be filling up, but if you have room for an eccentric psychic/illusionist/mentalist type I'd be interested in participating. Sorry, I already claimed that slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassandra Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Looking to connect my background with Jeremy's PC - we're both dorky/nerd types out of our Superhero roles. There's some fun overlap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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