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There is no meaningful distinction between superheroes and pulp heroes - the Shadow has powers, Doc Savage is the Man of Bronze and Indy fights the same Nazis as Captain America. Tarzan and Conan have both appeared in contemporary Marvel comics - the tropes are identical

Superman (1978) - Christopher Reeves got the character right and the movie still stands as an outstanding exemplar of the genre Upgrade (2018) - Tom Hardy gets an AI chip in his spine, a better version of Venom, with a darker twist Toxic Avenger (Troma) - one of the best superhero parodies...

In my first teenage homebrew I called the Great Britain analogue "Cruithne" and based it on a mix of Hen Ogledd, the Ulster Cycle and The Book of Invasions of Erenn

In my first homebrew I did a Great Britain analogue called "Cruithne" and based it on a mix of Dal Riata, Hen Ogledd, the Ulster Cycle and The Book of Invasions of Erenn.

I thought the Bot answer was fine and aligned with what Greenwood was saying too. Ed focussed on Lolth considering transition to be a blessing whereas the bot focussed on the opinions of some Matriarchs "if the transition is not seen as advantageous to the House..." thats exactly how a Matriarch...

Of course the real world has some awesome names too Stede Bonnet, Rabban Sauma, Khan Krum, Johannes Rommel, Vercingetorix, Vitruvian, Hayam Vuruk, Amina Sukhera, Ryangombe, Calamity Jane, Ibn Batutta, Philander Chase

TPratchett Beatrice Potter - I've used Jemima Puddleduck and Mrs Tigglewinkles Shop in games

although the gnomes of New York living in distinct burrows is a cool image too

I like that alot and indeed it does give an indication of the room layout and focuses on the main danger. It does however miss the rubble-strewn floor (tripping hazard), unstable roof (trap), reek of decay (disease hazard) and dust/low light (visibility hazard) which really are just there as...

1 - Initial Feel "The reek of old decay and mildew billows from the entrance of the crypt, with a chill that seeps into the skin" - Room dimensions and features "The interior is a 10 x 20 chamber, its roof and walls are cracked, letting shafts of pale light spill across the rubble-strewn floor."...

Hells Kitchen was originally the area tucked in between the Hudson River docks and the Rail Yards and thus kinda cut off from the rest of the city ( it also has Central Park on another border). It was an industrial area and slum tenements for the immigrant dock workers (mainly Irish refugees)...

What about Tonys parents? hell Batmans Parents for that matter?

It is an interesting debate about what constitutes fridging v dramatic character death, for instance I'd say Aunt May had a dramatic character death - she had agency in her action vs the villain, it wasnt just for Peters story. Foggy is on the border, especially coming in so early and so far...

1 I have a campaign set in alt-History 17/18th Century Europe from about the end of the Thirty Years War, English Civil War and Dutch Revolt through the Seige of Viena to Great Northern War, the Enlightenment, Colonial Expansion, Pirates of the Carribean, Inquisitors Papacy and Industrial...

I like box text as milestones that help to anchor the more freeform narratives, especially if they appeal to various senses and evoke of the settings feel. I also attach scene aspects that PCs can actively invoke to fill in details.

Kahru nodded his agreement with the plan, even as he looked back up the road towards the gate with a scowl. They had come this far, only to head back and infiltrate the gate under the cover of magic. The druid inhaled deeply of the mountain air, letting its coolness calm his mind and spirit as...

I assumed it was when he and Mr Khan were down in the vault and brought the diamond in the bag upstairs then tossed it to the main robber ie Matt never handed the diamond over - albeit that does rely on the robber not bothering to check.

to be fair it was hinting at the Programs going real world all the way back in 1982 - its just taken 40 years for the franchise to catch up with its own tropes

GURPS or BRP GURPS models non linear resource investment to get better at something, has rules for training times and recognizes different learning speeds and talents. BRP has its % system with improvement through skill use, then roll at session end to see if you actually learn anything new -...

Knight Mecha Pilot (from Iron Man to Voltron) Dinosaur Rider/Herder Big Guy (Wrestler/Hulk) Skater Hero (Speed and big aerial tricks) Jetpack Gadgeteer The Monster's Friend (his imaginary friend is right behind you) Magic Girl/Boy (Witches, Wizards and Fey) Ghost Boy (has the powers of a ghost)...