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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dannyalcatraz" data-source="post: 5789693" data-attributes="member: 19675">Mechanically, HERO has changed very little since its introduction.  Most revisions refined point costs for balance and a few mechanics got added.  6th, the newest, is the biggest revision in some time, and is, to my eye, the least abusable.All that said, I think any of 4th, 5th, 5thRevor 6th would be good to work with for a fantasy game.  Each of those editions has fairly balanced math, and has sourcebooks covering not just the Fantasy HERO stuff- not required, but with all the work done for a host of armor, weapons and spells- and an Ultimate Martial Artist sourcebook with an additional martial arts maneuvers.*My bet is that the 4th books in question are your best bargain- HERO, UMA, and the Fantasy HERO books- could be had for $60 total.  Maybe $75 if you spring for the HERO hardcover.5th or 5thRev would be a bit more expensive, but again, have better balance.6th would be the priciest, of course, and as stated above, is the least abusable incarnation to date.******FWIW, I have to agree with suggestions for Savage Worlds.  I haven't played it yet, but it looks good and seems pretty flexible.* which, BTW may be usable with weapons, unlike D&D martial arts.</blockquote>