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    Combat examples

    Hello,

    I'm new to Hero System 6e. I was wondering if there was somewhere online where people have posted combat examples. I checked Google many times, but never quite found what I was looking for... maybe something simple, like one superhero versus a half dozen thugs or so? In an ally? Using some improvised weapons, like trashcans and streetlights? Guess I'm just trying to see how everything plays out...

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    Re: Combat examples

    Comic books.

    As for improvised weapons, that will depend on where the battle takes place, how much of the environment is described, and how much the GM will allow you to improvise.
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    Re: Combat examples

    I think perhaps he is looking for example combats executed in the HERO system.
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    Re: Combat examples

    I know there is one in 5e (with errata) but I can't find one in 6e. I seem to remember someone posting there own example a few years ago as well. I'll keep digging....

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    Re: Combat examples

    Thank you for the comments. I am looking for examples of combats using the 6e HERO System, so I can get an idea as to how combat works. I have both volumes of 6e, but can't seem to visualize a fight scene.

    In terms of description, it can be, say, one martial artist against four or so thugs. S/he doesn't have to win, but should have a few cool blocks, reversals... whatever they can muster before going down. I guess I want to know how the system flows, what to expect for improvisation.

    I looked up "Hero System 6e combat examples" on Google, but left empty-handed. When I did the same for some of the other systems, I was able to find a few examples of a one-man show versus a dozen Nazis and a tank. They were really helpful and would like to know if something like that exists for HERO.

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    Re: Combat examples

    See this old post from 2004. It has a link to several example combats using 5e rules (still 99.9% valid for 6e).

    Quote Originally Posted by Lord Liaden View Post
    This thread contains a pretty detailed example of heroic-level combat for a fantasy game. Although it deliberately avoids some of the more involved optional rules (it does mention them in context, which helps you look them up if you're interested), it's a good blow-by-blow description highlighting the various factors involved.

    I hope that's of some help to you.

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    Or we could duke it out for the guy, Right Here in 6e. I had to write up a bunch of combat examples for a bunch of my players. May still have them around on the desk somewhere. Could transcribe a few.

    ~Rex....some of the fights are worth a chuckle......

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    Rex that is a good idea. If we could agree a hero and a setting, then we could set up a thread purely for the combat - first post an amended blow by blow account and other posts for comment...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hyper-Man View Post
    See this old post from 2004. It has a link to several example combats using 5e rules (still 99.9% valid for 6e).
    Yes, and while the first detailed narrative combat on that thread, by Pattern Ghost, applies to the fantasy genre, a few posts later PG plunges into a full description of a supers battle. Despite a few minor technical differences between 5E and 6E, these are excellent tutorials for the process which give a vivid sense of the flow of combat in HERO.

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    Yes, the Pattern Ghost examples were very good. I liked the supers battle one. It was very entertaining and gave tips on how to keep track of STUN, BODY, and END; and how to adjust OCV/DCV, when to ignore knockback, etc.

    Thank you very much for your help. My question has been answered!

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    Re: Combat examples

    I can do a basic breakdown of one from my last session, or could post a more detailed example by taking notes in my next session.
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    Breakdowns are good, I'll transcribe one of my examples later.....though I like the challenge bit as well. I say, BYOC, 6e standard Super (400/75), post said critters for review then we can pick the fight.

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    Re: Combat examples

    Quote Originally Posted by Kraven Kor View Post
    I can do a basic breakdown of one from my last session, or could post a more detailed example by taking notes in my next session.
    That would be great. After reading the examples listed above, I have a good idea, but it would be nice to see other ones, too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RexMundi View Post
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