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18 days ago
Project Update: RANKS, SETTINGS, AND WHAT IS HEROIC
Zeenutz!
Yesterday I floated an idea past you all about adding in Ranks, and I must say it was the liveliest conversation we've had in a long time here.
While most of you who responded were in favour of the idea, not all were, which is to be expected. Let me make this 100% clear, IF/WHEN such an idea were to be published it would be either as an expanded rules idea, or a 2nd edition idea. The HEROIC that we will be releasing (soon we hope) is NOT going to have these things in it, as it would cause chaos to the work we've done already.
Secondly, to clarify from a previous update, I made the choice, not the team, to remove the Zenith Universe material from the core book, and make it a separate book. This was to facilitate those of you who wanted to use it, and I have been told of at least 4 people who are, and those who do not, of which there are as many running HEROIC in their own games.
Lastly, and this one I want to make clear, HEROIC is NOT a continuation of Astonishing Super Heroes, nor is it a OSE level clone of Marvel Super Heroes, but is a neo-clone combining many ideas and concepts together to be a unique game.
"A neo-clone in the context of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) refers to a game system that draws heavily on, or is inspired by, a previous popular game system, but attempts to innovate and offer a fresh perspective while retaining core elements of the original."
We have adapted some of the ASH material for sure, and have a deep appreciation for it. There are lessons and ideas to be taken from many games, some not even MSH based ones. That has been, and continues to be the nature of the product. I and the team have said nothing contra to this from day one, but it would appear there is a need to make this clear.
So to sum up;
1] New Ranks or Colour Results is NOT part of HEROIC in this form.
2] The Zenith Universe is an Optional setting and not part of the core book.
3] HEROIC is, and always has been, a neo-clone that combines, expands, and I like to think, improves on many ideas that make it exciting and fun to play.
Hopefully that clears things up, but this being the internet, probably not. ;)
Look for the March Rules Update next week end!
BE HEROIC
Andrew Collas
Yesterday I floated an idea past you all about adding in Ranks, and I must say it was the liveliest conversation we've had in a long time here.
While most of you who responded were in favour of the idea, not all were, which is to be expected. Let me make this 100% clear, IF/WHEN such an idea were to be published it would be either as an expanded rules idea, or a 2nd edition idea. The HEROIC that we will be releasing (soon we hope) is NOT going to have these things in it, as it would cause chaos to the work we've done already.
Secondly, to clarify from a previous update, I made the choice, not the team, to remove the Zenith Universe material from the core book, and make it a separate book. This was to facilitate those of you who wanted to use it, and I have been told of at least 4 people who are, and those who do not, of which there are as many running HEROIC in their own games.
Lastly, and this one I want to make clear, HEROIC is NOT a continuation of Astonishing Super Heroes, nor is it a OSE level clone of Marvel Super Heroes, but is a neo-clone combining many ideas and concepts together to be a unique game.
"A neo-clone in the context of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) refers to a game system that draws heavily on, or is inspired by, a previous popular game system, but attempts to innovate and offer a fresh perspective while retaining core elements of the original."
We have adapted some of the ASH material for sure, and have a deep appreciation for it. There are lessons and ideas to be taken from many games, some not even MSH based ones. That has been, and continues to be the nature of the product. I and the team have said nothing contra to this from day one, but it would appear there is a need to make this clear.
So to sum up;
1] New Ranks or Colour Results is NOT part of HEROIC in this form.
2] The Zenith Universe is an Optional setting and not part of the core book.
3] HEROIC is, and always has been, a neo-clone that combines, expands, and I like to think, improves on many ideas that make it exciting and fun to play.
Hopefully that clears things up, but this being the internet, probably not. ;)
Look for the March Rules Update next week end!
BE HEROIC
Andrew Collas
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