Monday, July 4, 2011

X-Men 1st Class - Supers Game?

Last night Virginia and I went out to see X-Men First Class. It was really well done, and I'm looking forward to seeing it again. However, I got to thinking about running a superhero game. Granted, I don't have enough time to play all the games I want to as it is, but I've never played a superhero game! There are a lot out there to choose from, and I'd like your advice, which one should I check out?


I'd like to avoid d20 based games, as I'd like to read something new, not just a tweak of DnD rules.


So what are your suggestions? And what power levels do they handle? On a scale of Batman/Iron Man (low end) to Superman/Thor (godlike).
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4 comments:

  1. Simon ForsterJuly 4, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    How about ICONS? I've heard good things about that.

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  2. Joshua MacyJuly 4, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I suggest you try my Kapow! Super RPG (currently beta, but we've been playing it for about 9 months now...) If you're interested I can send you a link to the PDF.

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  3. Chris StevensJuly 5, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Superhero stories are usually driven by a hero's personal story and inner conflict, as much as they are by villains and world-wide threats. For this reason, I say for you to use the Strands of Fate RPG. That, by its very nature, helps bring out a game and campaign like any other RPG, but it also very easily incorporates a character's personal story of inner conflict and personal growth.

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  4. David The ArchmageJuly 6, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    @Simon - I've heard of it, but I don't really know about it.

    @Joshua - Send me the link!

    @Tourq - Good points, ans I'll definitely check out your game. Thanks!

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