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I've started playing RPGs again. Which means, I have thoughts. So.... I'm playing in a 50 player Grimwild campaign ran by two amazing... -
Theory of Games replied to the thread What makes a successful superhero game?.There were other defensive options: Evasion was ideal for close combat, as well as Blocking. I mean, the player making the FEAT roll...
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That doesn't match my experience with most of those teams at all. The original X-Men, Cyclops, Jean Grey, etc. All different power... -
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Yeah, I don't think Marvel has been quite that bad, but they clearly keep playing variations on the theme, too. And I'm not talking...
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Theory of Games reacted to overgeeked's post in the thread What makes a successful superhero game? with Like.
Exactly. It's not the same Batman from his first appearance to this week's issue. The DC Universe has been rebooted at least 9-10 times...
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Theory of Games reacted to overgeeked's post in the thread What makes a successful superhero game? with Like.
That's not true. Look at just about any serialized fiction and you see the same thing. James Bond. Different actors playing the same...
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Theory of Games reacted to overgeeked's post in the thread What makes a successful superhero game? with Like.
I mean...it's serialized superhero fiction. I doesn't make logical real-world sense. It's not supposed to. It's the whole "why doesn't...
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Which, to me, is a clear indicator that the game is poorly designed. If it's meant to emulate superhero fiction, it shouldn't be a...
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I never played a SH campaign, but have played a variety of SH games at Cons. The key to me is the complicated lives the character has...
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Theory of Games replied to the thread SkyNet really is ... here?.
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Exactly. In fact, I might welcome a SkyNet or Ultron if it meant an end to Big Brother. I have to say, I'd rather live in the...
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I actually think at this point its less true Hubris and more the issue of competition. Its the same problem with weapons. Once one...
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Theory of Games replied to the thread SkyNet really is ... here?.You're assuming "rational" has the same meaning for advanced AI. What's happening now is AI has been taught how to design their own AI...
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I agree with you with regard to greed but I think it is somewhat overhyped because these people have some staggering stock valuations...
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Theory of Games replied to the thread What's the bare minimum for a VTT?.If I had to choose between a system with tons of options but a strong learning curve vs. limited options but superb ergonomics, I'll...
