Post by dmofalterak on Sept 17, 2011 13:44:05 GMT -5
Dear Forum Users,
I bought one of the first issues of Simple Superheroes at Fan Expo Canada 2011 and I must say it was easily worth 3 times the cover price! This game delivered far more than I expected and it is the best superheroes rpg I have ever played.
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I read through the whole issue and soon after played a game with a few of my buddies. It was fantastic!
I wasn't actually expecting the game to be this good. This is the best super heroes RPG I have ever played bar none and I've seen (and bought) a few for much higher prices and much less value. Simple Superheroes was worth every penny. I feel privaleged to have bought one of the first copies. The system is amazingly simple and flexible. It requires a good GM to control the power levels amongst the players, but as long as you have that it encourages a lot of creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
I created a PC called the Black Knight to get a feeling for the system and my players created a Sonic/Plant/Time controller and an Energy Control master. The adventure played out smoothly with a lot of action and drama and the mechanics perfectly suited what was going on in the story. I did increase the power level intended in the rules somewhat but everyone had a blast. It was generally agreed it was a great game and the best we'd played in a while. The only difference I can see is the amazing system and great ideas it espouses.
I particularly like the relations idea. It adds a lot of depth to the game and tying in the superheroes relationships into the game mechanics is a brilliant idea as, often, the PCs ignore anything without an in-game benefit for their characters. Strain points work well and the rules for pooling dice are excellent.
In short:
Simple Superheroes exceeds my expectations. It is the 'best' superheroes RPG I have ever played including all the major commercial competion such as: Mutants and Masterminds, Wild Talents, DC Heroes, and Champions. It is an amazing game. Fast, flexible, simple, fun, and creative. It lives up to it's name, and delivers more than it promises in the title. This game deserves 5 out of 5 stars and is easily worth triple the cover price. I'd recommend this game to anyone who plays RPGs, not just superhero RPGs. It's rules on Relations, Strainpoints, Dice Mechanics, and GM creativity are well worth looking into for any serious gamer. I highly recommend this fine product.
The session itself involved a band of down on their luck rockers who needed a place to stay. One of the PCs took them in and let them practice in her sound proof shed. The plot escalated when a former member of the ban took revenge on her former band-mates for kicking her out.
Eventually the PCs figured things out and patched the bond between the band leader and the woman he'd kicked out of the band (who loved him). True love and music triumphed with a zany super hero rock out at the end of the game.
It was great fun and everyone had a blast. This game was only possible with Simple Superheroes, so thanks so much for making such a great game!
David L. Dostaler
Proud Purchaser of Simple Superheroes
I bought one of the first issues of Simple Superheroes at Fan Expo Canada 2011 and I must say it was easily worth 3 times the cover price! This game delivered far more than I expected and it is the best superheroes rpg I have ever played.
***
I read through the whole issue and soon after played a game with a few of my buddies. It was fantastic!
I wasn't actually expecting the game to be this good. This is the best super heroes RPG I have ever played bar none and I've seen (and bought) a few for much higher prices and much less value. Simple Superheroes was worth every penny. I feel privaleged to have bought one of the first copies. The system is amazingly simple and flexible. It requires a good GM to control the power levels amongst the players, but as long as you have that it encourages a lot of creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
I created a PC called the Black Knight to get a feeling for the system and my players created a Sonic/Plant/Time controller and an Energy Control master. The adventure played out smoothly with a lot of action and drama and the mechanics perfectly suited what was going on in the story. I did increase the power level intended in the rules somewhat but everyone had a blast. It was generally agreed it was a great game and the best we'd played in a while. The only difference I can see is the amazing system and great ideas it espouses.
I particularly like the relations idea. It adds a lot of depth to the game and tying in the superheroes relationships into the game mechanics is a brilliant idea as, often, the PCs ignore anything without an in-game benefit for their characters. Strain points work well and the rules for pooling dice are excellent.
In short:
Simple Superheroes exceeds my expectations. It is the 'best' superheroes RPG I have ever played including all the major commercial competion such as: Mutants and Masterminds, Wild Talents, DC Heroes, and Champions. It is an amazing game. Fast, flexible, simple, fun, and creative. It lives up to it's name, and delivers more than it promises in the title. This game deserves 5 out of 5 stars and is easily worth triple the cover price. I'd recommend this game to anyone who plays RPGs, not just superhero RPGs. It's rules on Relations, Strainpoints, Dice Mechanics, and GM creativity are well worth looking into for any serious gamer. I highly recommend this fine product.
The session itself involved a band of down on their luck rockers who needed a place to stay. One of the PCs took them in and let them practice in her sound proof shed. The plot escalated when a former member of the ban took revenge on her former band-mates for kicking her out.
Eventually the PCs figured things out and patched the bond between the band leader and the woman he'd kicked out of the band (who loved him). True love and music triumphed with a zany super hero rock out at the end of the game.
It was great fun and everyone had a blast. This game was only possible with Simple Superheroes, so thanks so much for making such a great game!
David L. Dostaler
Proud Purchaser of Simple Superheroes
