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PapaMambo

Personally, I dislike the idea that the different Strength powers offer additional damage. I think the different tiers as levels of raw power and lifting and carrying strength. I actually think the differences between the different tiers is minute when it comes to damage. I mean, if you have an Extr...

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Am I blind? I thought in one of the books there was a power that gave you the abilities of an insect. Not control insects, but one that gave you the actual powers of an insect.

Am I having a stroke? If anyone knows where it is, can you point me to it?

PapaMambo

Putting this here to see if it generates any discussion... Muzzle Energy of the projectile x bullet diameter (in decimal inches) = A = cube root of A x 4.5 = maximum damage for that specific bullet and caliber This means that faster bullets do more damage, AND bigger bullets do more damage so that ...

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I guess my question would be why do you need to be that strong? You get to the point where you are crushing things by touching them if your strength is that high. At least that is how I rule it in my games. My house rule is you have to pull punch to prevent crushing damage if you have a huge PS dam...

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Can these 2 powers be used in conjunction with each other? I'm dreaming up an NPC villain named Legion that can create copies of himself and then possess others. I can't see an issue with the combo as the copies would have the possession power but are unable to create more copies. Just figured a ser...

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The short answer is, they fudged the math (or just messed it up.) That said, using just the core HU2 book, it is possible to have a 1st level character with a Supernatural PS of 216: A Mega Alien Mutant with a base PS of 30, with a Humanoid Mineral form (+26), from a High Gravity World (+8). It's g...

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So, looking through the various books at different characters, and I'm wondering HOW any character can get a Supernatural PS over a certain amount. I'm seeing characters with SNPS scores of 100+ and this shouldn't be possible according to the rules as written. Extraordinary and Superhuman Strength a...

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FINALLY!!!!! Just got my latest shipment of.books from my LGS. So my collection (at least what I ordered) is almost complete. HU2, VU2, PU1 - 3, Gramercy Island and Armageddon Unlimited. Just waiting on Century Station. Any other books I should get? It's been so long, I'm trying to remember what is ...

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I've always gone by what was printed in the books and then extrapolated on that. Mankind has always had myths and legends of Demons, Angel's, Gods, Spirits Monsters, and Heroes. Every legend, every myth has a grain of truth to it. How many of these legends are true? Then, with the dawn of the 20th c...

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Glistam wrote:Powers Unlimited 3 has the most comprehensive table, I think that'll be what you're looking for.

Thanks.. now I just gotta wait for that boat to dock

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Is there any sort of table that gathers ALL of the powers from HU2 and the 3 PU books into one handy table for easier character creation? Specifically I'd be interested in a random percentile table if possible. Having just rebought all of my HU books, I currently have HU2, Villains Unlimited 2nd edi...

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Long time listener, first time caller (well, first time in a long time) Heroes is a great game. I remember 1st edition and revised fondly. After a great many years, having played a majority of PB's games, I really think the book needs a refresh is all. Let's face it. This game is a product of a cert...

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I'm just getting back into HU (after rebuying ALL the books I got rid of a few years back - stupid me!) I was just wondering if there were rules for automatic repair systems for robotic/cybernetic systems (either official or fan made/Rifter article) What would a system like this cost $ wise if integ...

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Killer Whale is a NPC from the short lived, somewhat of a classic HU sourcebook - "Justice Machine". It is a coveted book by some. It was written with the 1st edition of HU in mind. The cover - m Well why not reprint that book instead of releasing a stupid hardcover for the 30th anniversa...

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Are you wanting characters with similar power-sets to the Legion of Doom? That would narrow things down. Off the top of my head though, I would go with the Masters of Speed, and the folks from Fabricators Inc. That would put you pretty close to the 13 right there. Throw in a heavy hitter or two from...

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I think it's a decent background - if a bit derivative. But honestly, what isn't nowadays?? I agree with Lee about the dead parents thing though. That has been done to death. Not that my idea is much better, but maybe she has a little sister who was just a bright as Alejandrina, and she was the one ...

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On page 36 0f Rifter 37, it states: Independently Wealthy Hero: This is any Mega-Hero who selects the Special Mega-Power of Wealth. Due to the large difference in a possible budget and the huge amount of cash the hero has, no bonuses from any special skills, attributes or due to a predetermined wor...

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I would also rule that if they are there, they are there to game. Cell-Phones are off (or better yet - collect them at the beginning of the session) Let them know what they're in for. If you plan on gaming for 3 or 4 hours tell them. Tell them you'll take a break, at which point they can use whateve...

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Is there a thread or forum for actual play write-ups/reports? I'd be interested in reading about ongoing adventures and campaigns of others, and hope to inaugurate my own Heroes Unlimited game soon and would post a play-by-play if anyone else is interested. I'm still digesting the rules but it seem...

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This is something I've always had an issue with - how to introduce players to each other in game, without it seeming forced or contrived. There's the 'you guys already know each other' idea, or the 'you all work for the same crime fighting organization' or something similar. I've also made it so tha...

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They need to bring back Misfits of Science. Or failing that, you could always watch the British version Misfits..

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In an old game of AD&D, our GM had an NPC that would occasionally help us out. It was a dwarf named Dwight Miller. He tended to throw flaming anvils that would 'nudge' us along if we were particularly stuck.. It started with flaming swords with messages attached to them, but someone missed their...

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I'm a eugenics character combined with an experiment power group for a mega hero, i have built for speed, from a high gravity world as i was alien abducted, extraordinary pp, blur, leaping, extraordinary pe, increased durability, and i don't remember the last power. The options from Eugenics are to...

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My speed attribute is 578 and for 30 seconds it 1156. Im a mega hero but im using the option that i can use 2 power categories for a mega hero. I don't have any actuall super power that gives me a speed in miles per hour. Out of curiosity, how did you manage a speed attribute that high without a sp...

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Yes, that was the update which inspired the conversation. Very good. I still think that at the rate they put out books they will be lucky to get one out, let alone several. I think that goes doubly so for the amount of time and effort they're putting into the Robotech Tactics game. I don't imagine ...

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I think the biggest problem with the delays in any and all titles (not just HU) has been the fact that KS has to have his hand in every pie. It's time to hire editors (plural) who can handle the different titles, and look for things like continuity etc. He doesn't have to write (or in many cases rew...

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I agree with DK.. Never heard of Reconstruction. Or I'm just not familiar with it.. If you can cite a reference for it, you'd get a much better answer.

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If you're borrowing stuff from Rifts and Nightbane, why not borrow the Nega-Psychic from Beyond the Supernatural.

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So far, loving what I see Reagren! I know this thread started off as a conversion of old revised characters to 2nd edition, but are most of the new ones you're posting original creations now? Or are you still finding references to characters in official HU sources (Gramercy, Century City, Mutant Und...

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@Tor - not going to quote your entire message, but aren't you the little pessimist? I realize that any or all of these heroes/villains strengths can be disputed for one reason or another. But I think that the metrics that we use in day to day life give us a pretty good idea as to who the strongest s...

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Try this https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-eEO_c5LsEOY2M5MjM3NDktYjM4NC00OTdjLTg4MGUtNWIwNmU0ZjFhY2Jl/edit?usp=sharing a bunch of us gathered together to create a product that will fill this void in our game sessions. judgements from moi.. Surething. Feel free to share this with your game group as ...

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Other Books; A book of villains. No not NPCs labeled as VU but a book of Villains, gangsters A book of Hero Helpers: NPCs that are available as contacts, adventure leads (HLS), Giant and minor heroes Try this https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-eEO_c5LsEOY2M5MjM3NDktYjM4NC00OTdjLTg4MGUtNWIwNmU0ZjFhY2...

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Other Books; A book of villains. No not NPCs labeled as VU but a book of Villains, gangsters A book of Hero Helpers: NPCs that are available as contacts, adventure leads (HLS), Giant and minor heroes Try this https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-eEO_c5LsEOY2M5MjM3NDktYjM4NC00OTdjLTg4MGUtNWIwNmU0ZjFhY2...

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Actually, I have a coworker next to me that can, and does, code for current operating systems AND still has his original punch-cards he learned on way back when. And no, he's not the only one here that does it , either. That's part of what I'm saying. Your buddy's kept his skills up to date. And un...

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You know, when I read the thread title the first thing that popped into my head was: She is a streetwalker. She sells herself for money. But she uses that money to fund her technological research, and use her high-tech creations to fight evil! She is.... Science Ho!! Now you got me thinkin'. This m...

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I don't think there's anything wrong with this thread.. As long as you're not posting conversions everything should be ricky ticky.. I once played in a game where the GM had a very brief appearance by the Joker. There was no rhyme or reason to it, it was more a cameo than anything, as the Joker didn...

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Designing an Immortal Human from an Alternate Earth that is in an Advanced Space Age and at war with the Atorians. He was designed with 10 skill programs due to his age... Why does older mean knowing more instead of knowing better ? Further, an immortal is going to find the skills he learned 1,000 ...

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Yes, yes, I know, handwaves and unobtanium, the key to all good sci-fi. They're just so overused. I, personally, am not satisfied with handwaves and unobtainable elements. My players don't even know I'm doing this. This is for me. I want a game with real scientific theory not cracker jack science. ...

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Sonic? good idea. a blade vibrated with infrasonic frequencies? that would be cool. what about like, artificial gravity? that's the one that really gets me. I can't even find a way to make that one sound plausible. Apparently most physicists have no freaking idea how it could be done even theoretic...

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i just like vampires as a menace. i was going to ad SPARKLES in sunlight as a weakness but after attempting to strangle myself with my mouse cable thought better of it. How about "Can't Act," and "Still Dates High School Girls" instead? "Still Dates High School Girls" ...

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Has anyone given any thought to either a direct port of Promise of Power over to iOS, or to Android (or both for that matter?) In todays day and age of free or ridiculously cheap ($0.99) games, this would be the perfect way to get the game out to the masses. I've never played the game (N-gage fizzle...

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LeeNapier wrote:
PapaMambo wrote:My Super team is called FLAG. Foundation for Law and Government (Yeah, not the most imaginative name I know).

How is KITT these days?

You caught that did ya? lol..

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Great now I have two Cannadian Super Teams to build then The Canadian Justice Association, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Super Department aka Super Mounties aka RCMPSD (and now I got chibi mounties and power rangers in my head.) Lol. Just remember that the RCMP's main training detachment is...

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Well, not the most original I know, but my games always start off here in Winnipeg. Usually it's for familiarization, until the players get the hang of things before moving on to the Century Station and Gramercy locales. I have other fictional cities in my world, but they are usually just cities the...

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[Would the range not be touch instead of melee? Also, I think this would inflict damage as normal for the character's normal kick damage and should do damage upon landing, unless this power somehow negates the laws of physics. My bad...I consider 'Melee' to BE contact/touch. And it's more of a sigh...

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Considering the number of horrific experiments the Nazi's performed on some prisoners, an escapee from the tables joining the Allies wouldn't be a stretch. And of course theres always the possibility of a Golem created by Jewish freedom fighters, or an alliance with Cossack werewolves. Also, while ...

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Belly Button Singularity..

Some people think I have one of these - a belly button that seems to swallow everything that comes near it.. lint, light.. whatever..

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Matter Expulsion: Pico-Missiles(Major) “Is that a SAM in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?” Whether it’s some form of internal nanotech or technowizardry, the superbeing is able to shoot small self-propelled ‘smart’ projectiles from his hands or forearms. These projectles appear as smal...

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Yeah, the strength levels always bothered me as well. When I create a Giant Robot, I want it to be able to have strength that reflects its size. Superhuman just doesn't cut it. I want to be able to throw train engines and school busses around willy nilly like

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I don't have a ton of experience in Con games, but the one thing I have learned is to really pare down things like combat (which can drag on for quite a long time if you're constantly rolling dice, checking lists etc). Pare down skill checks as well. Many of these things can be done through straight...

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