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Re: Idle Scalability Notion I was thankful that Hero did not scale advancement. That always irritated me about other systems and I often houseruled it away. All you are really doing is trading one problem for another. Instead of depth of ability you get breadth of ability. Characters start stomping on each other's schticts because there is no where else to go.

Re: Trying to evade con-stun I have nothing to add to the above constructs. I would suggest looking into Damage Shield though.

Re: Automatic Hit Advantage ...or "when the target says/cries 'uncle!'"

Re: Alternative Disadvantage Concept My second paragraph was referring to your concept. Personally, I would feel a little ripped off if I bothered to write in some challenges to my chracter (PIT, PEF and Complications) and someone else basically made their character self-serving and cautious. Maybe self-serving and cautious are bad examples. What I mean is someone who would design their character so they could continue to metagame. Crunchy Disadvantages certainly does not stop metagaming. I am not implying it does. It does give me, as a GM, a guideline for what to expect from the character. I can also call a player on it. As I said, though, I would certainly be willing to give it a try sans any gamists.

Re: free sony PSP gaming system

The black death ninja robots are still on their way, Steve. The Ultimate Skill

D20 r0xx0rs!!!1! That's not funny, man! D20 is the best system ever and if you disagree you are just a smelly Hero fanboy.

Re: Alternative Disadvantage Concept While not really related, this makes me think of a post that suggested no points are given for Disadvantages during character creation, but XP are awarded whenever a Disadvantage comes into play during a session. This is an interesting idea and certainly leans towards Narativist play. I would be willing to try it, just not with any of the groups I have ever played with before. I mean...is self-serving really a disadvantage?

Re: House Rules: Optional Language Chart

Re: Oil slick

Zornwil = the new heretic You obviously have too much time on your hands since you lost your nemesis.

Re: free sony PSP gaming system That seems odd. When was the last time a spammer actually admitted to being a spammer? Where is negative rep when you need it?

Re: Hero 5er! See? We will take anyone.

Re: Aahz No Concious Control?

Re: The Most Unusual or Interesting Build You've Seen

Blue = the new munchkin I do not know...I think it would be fun to let him keep this as written. "Funny, the dye didn't take." "No matter what you do, your hair just pops out from under your hat." "Nope, the hood on your cloak does not cover it either for some reason." "Can I identify him, officer? Sure! Yes, as a matter of fact he was mostly a blue except for his blue hair with silver streaks in it." And even more fun when everyone he meets is like... "Blue hair with silver streaks?! I f-ing hate blue hair with silver streaks! Die! Die! Die!"

Re: Aahz I am not familiar with Aahz, but I would think based on your description KS: Spells and PS: Teacher. If you want to be silly, Transform into Spellcaster with RSR Teaching.

Re: I just bought Hero 5th Edition Revised instead of GURPS 4th Edition. Generally it is handled as a Perk, specifically a Fringe Benefit with a cost ranging between 1pt - 5pts. In a military extensive campaign you could use a wider scale, say 1pt - 10pts and maybe even include medals and special training as their own Fringe Benefits or in Reputation. Of course, Hero being what it is, you could also build it with PRE Skill Levels or additional PRE and Limited to military personel only.

The wheels on the bus go quack quack quack

Hero Games Discussion Boards = the new 'give us your tired, your weary, your nonHero' When did owning reFrED become a requirement to be a member? We'll take anyone.

Steve Long = the new answer-o-matic If there is one thing the people on this board enjoy it is answering questions. We should just fore-warn you that it is not uncommon for Steve Long himself to offer answers too.

Dust Rave = the new 'thank you' guy Aha! But you can not for another 20 reps! Oh, and be careful...you almost were the second person to say, "Thank you, CourtFool"

COM is the new STR Yes, COM is the best buy.

Re: Minor Magicks: VPP 20 + 20 control cost Some of them are 30 Active Points, but you can adjust to taste. It is not my fault if these spells remind you of other spells from an unmentioned source. Lock Door: Telekinesis (4 STR), Fine Manipulation (16 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Incantations (-¼), Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 6; -1). Total Cost: 6 Resist Elements: Life Support (Safe Environment: Extreme Cold & Heat), Usable by Others (x16, Ranged, Simultaneously; +2½) (14 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼),Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 3; -1). Total Cost: 5 Sentry: Images, Hearing Group, +5 to PER Rolls, Trigger (defined by wizard during casting; +½) (30 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), OAF (tiny gold gong or horn, Difficult to obtain; -1¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼),Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 9; -1). Total Cost: 7 Resistance: +15 ED (15 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), OAF (a miniature cloak, Difficult to obtain; -1¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼),Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 3; -1). Total Cost: 3 Wizard Shield: +3 DCV (15 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼),Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 3; -1). Total Cost: 5 Acid Orb: 1d6 Energy Blast, Continuous (+1), Penetrating (+½) (15 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼),Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 3; -1), . Total Cost: 5 Create Grease: Change Environment 4†radius, -4 to DEX Rolls to move on (27 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), OAF (A bit of pork rind or butter, Difficult to obtain; -1¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼), Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 9; -1). Total Cost: 6 Wizard Armor: Force Field 5rPD 5rED (10 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), OAF (A piece of cured leather, Difficult to obtain; -1¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼), Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 3; -1). Total Cost: 2 Summon Horse: Summon 100 point Horse, Loyal (+½ ) (30 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), OAF (A bit of horse hair, Difficult to obtain; -1¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼), Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 9; -1). Total Cost: 7 Obscuring Fog: Darkness 3†radius (30 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼), Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 9; -1). Total Cost: 10 Summon Creature I: Summon 100 point Creature, Loyal (+½) (30 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), OAF (A tiny bag and a small (not necessarily lit) candle, Difficult to obtain; -1¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼), Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 9; -1). Total Cost: 7 Imaginary Friend: Telekinesis STR 4, Fine Manipulation, Uncontrolled (+½) (18 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), OAF (A piece of string and a bit of wood, Difficult to obtain; -1¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼), Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 3; -1). Total Cost: 4 Detect Magic: Detect Magic, Discriminatory, Range, 360 Degree (20 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼), Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 6; -1). Total Cost: 6 Detect Poison: Detect Poison, Discriminatory, Range, 360 Degree (18 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼), Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 6; -1). Total Cost: 6 Detect Secret Doors: Detect Secret Doors, Discriminatory, Range, 360 Degree (18 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼), Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 6; -1). Total Cost: 6 Detect Undead: Detect Undead, Discriminatory, Range, 360 Degree (18 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼), Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 6; -1). Total Cost: 6 Perfect Aim: +3 w/All Combat (24 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), Cost Endurance (Throughout; -½), OAF (A small wooden replica of an archery target, Difficult to obtain; -1¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Incantations (-¼), Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 6; -1). Total Cost: 5 Read Magic: Detect Magical Written Meaning, Discriminatory, (8 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), OAF (A clear crystal or mineral prism; -1), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼), Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 6; -1), Limited Power (Requires Divination Skill at 10 or Higher; -0). Total Cost: 2 Understand Languages: Detect Meaning of Speech + Detect Meaning of Text (20 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), OAF (A pinch of soot and a few grains of salt, Difficult to obtain; -1¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼), Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 6; -1). Total Cost: 5 Stun: 1d6 EGO Attack (10 Active Points); Concentration (½ DCV; -¼), OAF (A pinch of wool or similar substance, Difficult to obtain; -1¼), Extra Time (Delayed Phase; -¼), Gestures (-¼), Incantations (-¼),Increased Endurance (x3, Total: 3; -1). Total Cost: 5

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