This may be a little off topic, but I just grabbed a playtest version of the Threshold RPG, which is described as "tragic superheroes". Has anyone looked at...
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Fabrício César ...
fabfranco
Sep 2, 2011 1:06 pm
I wish I could get a playtest version too (hint, hint) to give it a read and tell you. Some guys have all the luck, as once Rod Stewart sang. Lol. Fabrício I...
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daDiceGuy
dadicedude
Sep 2, 2011 2:32 pm
You can grab it here. http://www.rpgnow.com/product_info.php?products_id=94529 2011/9/2 Fabrício César Franco <fabfranco@...> ... -- A good friend...
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Fabrício César ...
fabfranco
Sep 2, 2011 2:40 pm
Thanks, I got it already. But, as I was talking to Seamus, it's too dark to me. I'm much more into upbeat concepts of superheroes. Best, Fabrício Thanks, I...
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Cameron Mount
mountc.geo
Sep 2, 2011 2:58 pm
I'm a little over halfway done reading through it. The mechanics seem pretty simple, and unlike Fabricio, I like the darkner nature of the game. I think, so...
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Mike Olson
stabbysideways
Sep 2, 2011 4:09 pm
Sounds interesting. I'll check it out. Thanks for the head's up. --Mike ... Sounds interesting. I'll check it out. Thanks for the head's up. --Mike On Fri, Sep...
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Seamus
sotp_seamus
Sep 2, 2011 4:38 pm
I'm a little unsure so far. It seems VERY similar to another game I know. The setting seems ok....
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Cameron Mount
mountc.geo
Sep 2, 2011 4:45 pm
I thought it seemed similar to something I've read, too, but I can't put my figure on which game. I've looked through dozens of rules-light games, free and...
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Seamus
sotp_seamus
Sep 2, 2011 4:52 pm
Suffice it to say, if the writer of this game starts making money on it, Margaret Weis may want to know....
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Fabrício César ...
fabfranco
Sep 2, 2011 5:05 pm
Which is the original game? I thought it was a mishmash from TV series. Lost Fabrício Which is the original game? I thought it was a mishmash from TV series....
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Seamus
sotp_seamus
Sep 2, 2011 5:46 pm
You're right about the setting, but the mechanics are very close to Cortex, by Margaret Weis. There's some differences, but they're very similar....
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Fabrício César ...
fabfranco
Sep 2, 2011 5:58 pm
Ah, I see. I've read Smallville, but it's not what I usually like. Too much teenage angst for my taste. I like Margaret Weis on Dragonlance though. But it's...
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Michael Hopcroft
seraphimguar...
Sep 2, 2011 6:20 pm
Before the day is out I will have my hardcopy of the Icons rulebook fresh from Amazon. Not without a little bit of guilt, of course, for not buying directly...
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Gareth-Michael Skarka
gmskarka
Sep 2, 2011 6:27 pm
... Past tense. It's currently available in print. -Gareth...
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Icosahedrophilia
rcheard
Sep 2, 2011 7:09 pm
... It came out in printed form earlier this year, and is sitting right next to the Icons rulebook on my shelf. The current "in production" volume is Icons...
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Gareth-Michael Skarka
gmskarka
Sep 2, 2011 7:19 pm
Chris-- ... Because WotC's D&D hardcovers are artificially cheaper than usual, due to truly *massive* print runs (20K+ minimum). $30 for a 128-page full-color...
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Tommy Brownell
thefamoustommyz
Sep 2, 2011 10:51 pm
Yeah, I don't see this...unless it's softcover AND black and white, I don't expect to spend anything less than $30 on new RPG books these days. Anything less...
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Michael Hopcroft
seraphimguar...
Sep 2, 2011 11:11 pm
That doesn't excuse my going to Amazon instead of directly to Adamant. I feel guilty about going through third parties sometimes and feel that my money would...
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Curt Meyer
curtmeyer9
Sep 2, 2011 11:18 pm
It would be nice if Adamant joined bits and mortar. Of course I'm buying ICONS books anyway. Sent from my iPad ... It would be nice if Adamant joined bits and...
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Dr. Nuncheon
drnuncheon
Sep 2, 2011 11:32 pm
... http://www.adamantentertainment.com/downloads/ Free PDF copies Have you purchased a print copy of an Adamant release from your local game store? If so,...
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Curt Meyer
curtmeyer9
Sep 3, 2011 12:41 am
very nice. I'll copy this to the owner of the local game shop here. This may convince her to push icons. ... very nice. I'll copy this to the owner of the...
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Gareth-Michael Skarka
gmskarka
Sep 3, 2011 1:07 am
And in addition to that we ARE in Bits and Mortar -- via our print partnership with Cubicle 7. -Gareth ... And in addition to that we ARE in Bits and Mortar --...
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Curt Meyer
curtmeyer9
Sep 3, 2011 1:39 am
Cool Gareth. Thanks for clarifying. Sent from my iPad ... Cool Gareth. Thanks for clarifying. Sent from my iPad On Sep 2, 2011, at 8:07 PM, Gareth-Michael...
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Michael Hopcroft
seraphimguar...
Sep 3, 2011 11:31 pm
And I have my book now. Giving it another good read. I'm wondering if I should consider an online game or whether I should do Hero instead. Same sort of...
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Michael Hopcroft
seraphimguar...
Sep 4, 2011 3:19 am
Here is another attempt of mine to model a media character for Icons. She's really expensive, so I don't know that she would make a good PC, and I need to...
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John McMullen
jhmcmullen
Sep 5, 2011 3:45 am
Just got a note from Theron Bretz--he liked what our group did with sins of the Past. Wahoo! That was a nice uplifting note at the end of a long and slightly...
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jaerdaph
Sep 6, 2011 9:13 pm
Hi Steve, How do you or would you handle falling damage in your game? Best, jaerdaph...
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jaerdaph
Sep 6, 2011 9:14 pm
... Link please! :) jaerdaph...
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Cameron Mount
mountc.geo
Sep 6, 2011 11:55 pm
Today I was just playing around waiting for my daughter to get released from school, and my random rolls came up with an interesting set -- Unearthly ...
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Seamus
sotp_seamus
Sep 7, 2011 12:34 am
While I can't answer for Mr. Kenson, I might be able to offer some insight. I like to use the Classic Marvel system when I don't have a good idea of what to do...
