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<blockquote data-quote="Randomthoughts" data-source="post: 9129823" data-attributes="member: 6681248"><p>I've played most of the ones already mentioned, including MSH, V&V 1e (my first SH system) and DC Heroes. I've read ICONS but haven't played it yet, but intend to run it eventually. And others, like Underground, that I've read but unfortunately unlikely to run or play unless I convert it to a more popular system.</p><p></p><p>I have two favorites b/c they're such different games that scratch different itches. First, <strong>Marvel Heroic Roleplaying</strong> <strong>(Cortex)</strong> is probably my all time favorite. As a narrative game, it plays fast and loose, which really fits the superhero genre IMHO.</p><p></p><p>Second, <strong>HERO/Champions</strong> would be my go to if I wanted to run a multi-year campaign with the right players who want a focus on progression. I have the most experience with 4e, which had rules not only to construct powers but also bases, vehicles and NPCs (support staff). I had followed Allston's Strike Force as the template for this type of campaign.</p><p></p><p>I get the issue about counting STUN for say a 20d6 attack (counting BODY tho is pretty easy). It was fun back in the day but I'd dread that now. That's why I've been searching for running HERO on a VTT (AFAICT nothing is official yet). <em>Champions on Fantasy Grounds:</em> this would probably become my favorite with the right group.</p><p></p><p>Two honorable mentions:</p><p>I got into <strong>M&M 3e</strong> a few years ago and I'm pretty impressed with the system. There's a lot of clever bits and I can see how design decisions were made to streamline a more complex system like HERO. But I found it was a bit fiddly in play so a "clean up" would be nice IMHO. But it is supported on Fantasy Grounds.</p><p></p><p>I enjoy the <strong>Savage Worlds</strong> system and have played SWADE using Superhero Companion. I found it better suited for a certain level of superheroes - not Justice League level, more X-Men or street level. I find gaps or oddities in power construction when compared to Champions. But I intend to run a Batman-family short campaign or SW's Necessary Evil. Plus, it's supported on Fantasy Grounds.</p><p></p><p>EDIT: cleaned up language/typos</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Randomthoughts, post: 9129823, member: 6681248"] I've played most of the ones already mentioned, including MSH, V&V 1e (my first SH system) and DC Heroes. I've read ICONS but haven't played it yet, but intend to run it eventually. And others, like Underground, that I've read but unfortunately unlikely to run or play unless I convert it to a more popular system. I have two favorites b/c they're such different games that scratch different itches. First, [B]Marvel Heroic Roleplaying[/B] [B](Cortex)[/B] is probably my all time favorite. As a narrative game, it plays fast and loose, which really fits the superhero genre IMHO. Second, [B]HERO/Champions[/B] would be my go to if I wanted to run a multi-year campaign with the right players who want a focus on progression. I have the most experience with 4e, which had rules not only to construct powers but also bases, vehicles and NPCs (support staff). I had followed Allston's Strike Force as the template for this type of campaign. I get the issue about counting STUN for say a 20d6 attack (counting BODY tho is pretty easy). It was fun back in the day but I'd dread that now. That's why I've been searching for running HERO on a VTT (AFAICT nothing is official yet). [I]Champions on Fantasy Grounds:[/I] this would probably become my favorite with the right group. Two honorable mentions: I got into [B]M&M 3e[/B] a few years ago and I'm pretty impressed with the system. There's a lot of clever bits and I can see how design decisions were made to streamline a more complex system like HERO. But I found it was a bit fiddly in play so a "clean up" would be nice IMHO. But it is supported on Fantasy Grounds. I enjoy the [B]Savage Worlds[/B] system and have played SWADE using Superhero Companion. I found it better suited for a certain level of superheroes - not Justice League level, more X-Men or street level. I find gaps or oddities in power construction when compared to Champions. But I intend to run a Batman-family short campaign or SW's Necessary Evil. Plus, it's supported on Fantasy Grounds. EDIT: cleaned up language/typos [/QUOTE]
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