Starting playing Prowlers & Paragons

[wqrobb]

I've just begun a P&P campaign with my gaming group.  Actually I'm trying it out with a few players, then gradually bringing the group in.  You can follow my progress on my blog here.

I understand there is not a lot of traffic on this board, but I figured I might at least share my own experiences.

-WQRobb

[phobologic]

Cool - I just found out about this game, so I'm looking forward to seeing how it works for people!

[Isembard]

I am reading through the rules at Present. I really like what I see so far. I am trying to work out how or if the game handles mixed power levels (the old Superman and Batman on the same Team question)

[wqrobb]

I'm not sure how that would work, but let me know what you find out!

[phantomdoodler]

Welcome! Yes there is very little traffic on these forums these days, which I consider a great shame as this game is so good. I ran a short campaign late last year and everyone had a blast. Personally my favourite aspect of the game is the way players contribute to the world, which for a game without an official game universe is essential. I think it's a great shame that this game is not better supported because it is crying out for villains, organisations. However, I have found it relatively easy to create enemies because the rules are not overly complicated.

I am pretty sure you could have Batman and Superman because the game is more narratively driven than some point buy systems. The Bat has plenty points sunk into gadgets and vehicles and skills. I personally wouldn't vary the power levels between players though as that is not fair. Unless you are trying to accurately simulate actual comic characters, it's just not fair to have a player feel like a sidekick to another player, and I am pretty sure if you make a build for Batman and Superman, the power levels probably aren't too far off anyway. when I have time, I shall put together a build for both characters to see if that's the case. From my campaign, I had a player could could manifest into a giant dragon, and a plucky skill based rocketeer, both with the same power level, and they both had as much contribution to completing the scenario.

[phantomdoodler]

Ok so here is a build. For Superman, based on values converted from the current rpg. Let's be honest, Superman is pretty broken as a character, and the high Hero Dice reflects that.

SUPERMAN
Hero Dice: 150
Health: 50
Flaws: Responsibility, Secret (Secret ID), Vulnerability (Kryptonite), Power Limits (all super traits and perks lost under a red sun, and Toughnesss and Might reduced to 3D)

Traits (134d)
Academics 3d, Armour 17d (power Limit- not vs magic), Athletics 3d, Blast (Heat Vision) 15d, Charm 6d, Command 4d, Flight 10d (Adjustable, Space Flight), Might 21d, Omni Power: Super Breath 15d, Perception 5d (Acute Hearing +6d), Professional (Journalist) 6d, Super Speed 10d (Adjustable), Technology 5d, Toughness 13d, Willpower 4d

Perks (16d)
Headquarters, Immunity (all harmful environments), Leadership, Super Senses (ultra hearing, X-Ray vision, telescopic vision, microscopic vision, thermal vision), Fame, Contact, Authority