HERO System 6th Edition Rules Questions

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1. Telekinesis and END use

   One of the players in my campaign has a Hero Designer character that has Telekinesis (14 STR) in a multipower framework with the limitation "Costs END To Maintain (Half END Cost; -1/4)" I am trying to figure out how this works and exactly what his END costs would be. As I understand it Telekinesis being a Constant power costs 1 END per 5 points of STR used (this is a heroic fantasy hero game). What happens if he keeps his multipower points allocated to his telekinesis but uses 0 STR for a phase. Is the cost to maintain the power then half of zero?

   Asked by Edsel, May 17

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2. Barrier with no Defense

   I am just getting back into Hero System after about a 10-year absence so I am busy relearning all I have forgotten. A character in my Fantasy Hero game has a Barrier that has 9 BODY and 0 Defenses, it is meant to englobe enemies since it has Backlash (+1/2) bought for it. I assume that he can specify at least one defense it provides, but is it legal to say that it is stops any more that one attack effect? For instance can he specify that it resists Physical and Energy Attacks?

   Asked by Edsel, April 28

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3. AVAD value for Social Defense

   If using the Social Combat Maneuvers rules from APG 2, page 85, is an official value given anywhere for the frequency of Social Defense if used as an Alternate Defense for an AVAD power? Or is it up to a given table to decide for themselves?

   Asked by Cloppy Clip, April 24

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4. Multiform and Instant Powera

   If your Hero uses an instant power like Aid Entangle, or Barrier and then multiforms into a different form without those powers, do they immediately go away or do the effects remain? What about healing?

   Asked by Taenx, April 23

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5. Temperature Level Adjustment

   Hey all. When utilizing the Change Environment for Temperature Level Adjustments what does each value mean. Does a +1 mean a +1 degree of temperature (like from 70 degrees to 71 degrees) or a +1 class of temperature (like from cold to warm or from 70 degrees to 80 degrees). Thanks all in advance.

   Asked by Gauntlet, April 20

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6. Defensive Throw Question

   In the description of the defensive throw, it states that the actions that take place are "Block, opponent falls". The question is, should this manuver be used as a block ( OCV vs OCV ) or like an attack? Or can this manuver be used in both instances in which it can be used as a block that results in a throw or just as an attack? Thanks for any help. Gith

   Asked by Githsarrin, April 13

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7. Unified Power on a multipower.

   Looking up unified power the book states it can be applied to any game element including slots in a framework. Can it also be applied to the framework itself,more specifically a multipower? If so what happens when a power in the pool is drained? Does it have a double effect since it is draining both the pool and the slot?

   Asked by LoneWolf, April 2

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8. Damage Reduction & Damage Types

   On page 55 of Champions Complete under Damage Negation, it says... "If applied to attacks of a specific Special Effect, it works regardless of how the attacks are built, but it only works against attacks of that Special Effect, and it gets no Limitation for this." However, on page 11 of Champions Powers, under Acid Proof, we get this build... "Variant Acid-Proof: Change to: Damage Negation (-8 DCs Energy) (40 Active Points); Only Works Against Acid (-1). Total cost: 20 points." Which is correct? Doe Damage Negation not get a Limitations?

   Asked by Sketchpad, February 22

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9. All or Nothing damage

   Would it be possible to generalise the All or Nothing limitation (6E1 308) to other attack powers, like Blast or Killing Attack? And, if so, would its value remain the same?

   Asked by Cloppy Clip, January 26

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10. Hound 13 Follow Up: Luck As A Power

    Luck is normally a talent. Can I add "Unified Power" to it to make a mutant power of luck (assuming I give him other powers with the definition "Mutant Luck Powers")?

    Asked by steriaca, January 11

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11. Hound 13's Martial Arts

    I just had a thought about Hound 13, a young mutant whose powers are all based on Luck. One thing which got me thinking is that he could possibly possess Martial Arts under the special effect that he is lucky (dodges out of the way for the last second before his opponent could hit him, wild swing punch which actually hits a cluster of pressure points at just the right time, etc.). Considering this is a part of his mutant powers, is it legal to buy his martial arts with the Unified Power limitation? Should it be bought per manuvers, or through the entire martial arts?

    Asked by steriaca, January 11

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12. How many limbs does it take to Block?

    Does Block require the use of one (or more) fully manipulatory Limbs? What are the limits on "valid SFX" of a Block? 1) if a character has both their arms disabled does that render them unable to Block? 2) if a character is using their one (or more) manipulatory limbs by maintaining a Grab, are they unable to Block and maintain the Grab? Presumably this would be identical for the regular vs Martial versions of these maneuvers, but if not please detail that (and if allowed, why the difference).

    Asked by SteveZilla, January 5

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    • grab
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13. Base Defense of Mental Entangles

    When building a Mental Entangle, the rPD/rED converts to rMD. But how much per die of Entangle? I.e., if I buy 1d6 Entangle (10 Base Points) and apply the modifications to make it a Mental Entangle, does it now have 0 rMD, 1 rMD, or 2 rMD? EDIT: Apologies for editing my question after an answer was posted - I gained additional info after the fact. I've found 4 examples in various 6e books that have a Mental Paralysis - yet *all* of them list PD/ED, and not Mental Defense... A regular Entangle gets 2 pts of resistant defense (usually 1 PD/1 ED) per die of Entangle, plus more Defense can be bought at a rate of 5 pts per 2 pts of defense (with limits on how 'off-…

    Asked by SteveZilla, December 20, 2022

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    • mental defense
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14. The Most Harmless Poison In The Universe *

    I am thinking about creating "The Most Harmless Poison In The Universe *". * as long as you don't have Life Support: Immunity To Poisons... Can you buy, rules legal, an AVLD NND with the defense being NOT having Life Support: Immunity To Poisons? Thanks.

    Asked by steriaca, December 16, 2022

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15. Movement END cost

    Pn pg 41 pf 6e1, it says to determine the END cost of Running as if you paid Character Point costs for the movement. Thus, Running 12 m would cost 12 Character Points, which means it would cost 1 END to Run 12 m. I am not clear on the math here. How did 12 Character points end up equal to 1 END?

    Asked by aikiman, December 11, 2022

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16. Multipower and multiple items

    What is the rule for multiple items in a multipower? It looks like all of the canonical HERO/Champions characters have the multiple items outside of a multipower but a player of mine thinks that it's legal. Basically he wants to be able to have this: Weapons Pool: Multipower, 60-point reserve; all slots OAF (-1) Dual MP-7 SMGs: Killing Attack - Ranged 2d6, +1 Increased STUN Multiplier (+1/4), Autofire (5 shots; +1/2); OAF (-1), 30 Charges (+1/4); Notes: x2 number of items Dual Katanas: Killing Attack - Hand-To-Hand 1 1/2d6 (2d6+1 w/STR); OAF (-1); Notes: x2 number of items Twin .50 with Depleted Uranium Shells: Killing Attack - Ranged 2d6+1…

    Asked by grandmastergm, December 7, 2022

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17. Martial Arts and Naked Advantages

    Do the additional damage classes from Martial Maneuvers count as Advantages for the purpose of costing Naked Advantages that apply to your Strength? I can't find a mention in the books I have, and tried searching the forums also, but nothing seemed to come up...

    Asked by Foxiekins, October 3, 2022

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18. Fully invisible EGO drain - what would be the symptoms (if any)?

    Hello all, As a GM, I have created a siren-type NPC who has a fully invisible EGO drain only vs. men. I'm curious - what would the male heroes feel (if anything)? Would they feel just more susceptible to suggestions or would they not feel anything until she uses one of her mental powers on them? Thank you!

    Asked by Tedology, September 7, 2022

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19. Possible to use Flash as a means to explain ear-splitting pain

    In my campaign, I have a character that has a portable AI that is capable to do visual and audial illusions. In one scenario, there are a pack of wolves attacking the team and the player doesn't want to kill the wolves but drive them away. I entertained an unspoken rule to say that you can cause an Ultrasonic Ear-Splitting pain in an AoE that encompasses a cavern they are all in with an exit. The player is programming his AI to release an Ultrasonic-level, high amplitude sound, which would cause pain to the Wolves. Instead of Stun, which would Knock someone out, this is a sound that would cause them discomfort, in which they would need to roll an EGO (or …

    Asked by Jujitsuguy, September 3, 2022

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20. Mind Control Based On PRE

    If a character has a Mind Control power with Based On Presence [PRE], can the modifiers under PRE Attack affect the power? If not, how would you price an advantage which would do that?

    Asked by steriaca, August 29, 2022

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21. Can Breakout Rolls go below 0?

    If a character is attacked by a Mental Illusion (or Mind Control, Telepathy) that is cumulative, has just a high dice total, or rolls really well can the defender end up with a Breakout Roll of -1 or lower? I know a character always succeeds on a Breakout Roll if they roll a 3, but has the Breakout Roll increases by 1 every step on the Time Table a negative number would be a huge benefit for the attacker.

    Asked by Colossus, September 1, 2022

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22. Trying to find rule that prohibit some powers in Multipower or VPP

    Trying to find rule that prohibit some powers in Multipower or VPP, like Enhanced Senses. I remember something to that effect and Hero Designer seems to support that. So where is that ruling found?

    Asked by Utensil, August 28, 2022

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23. Reach by Itself

    Growth gives you Extra Reach... But if a character is Large all the time, you are directed to buy all the pieces you would get from Growth as permanent abilities... In that case, how do we buy the character's Reach...? All the other bits are priced in the system, but not Reach...

    Asked by Foxiekins, August 24, 2022

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24. Proficiencies and Skill Levels

    Page 56 of 6th Edition, Volume 1, states that Skill Levels may not be applied to the 8- chance resulting from a Familiarity. But it doesn't explicitly state that this restriction applies to a 10- Proficiency. In another thread, someone suggested them as a less expensive version that a series of overall skill levels could benefit. Is this allowed, or does the restriction apply to Proficiency as well...?

    Asked by Foxiekins, August 3, 2022

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25. Can a character make a Combined Attack using Attacks that are different slots of the same Multipower?

    The Multiple Attack rules (6E2 73–8 and includes the rules for making a Combined Attack on 6E2 74) on Power Frameworks, in part, says, "A character can make a Multiple Attack with two or more slots in a single Power Framework" (6E2 78). However, making a Combined Attack with the same resources isn't mentioned specifically. With that in mind, assuming a big enough reserve, can a character make a Combined Attack with two or more Attacks that are different slots in the same Framework? For example, a character possesses a Multipower with a 100-point reserve and has a slot that's a Blast 10d6 (so 50 Active Points) and a different slot that's a RKA 3d6+1 (so also 50…

    Asked by Hey I Can Chan, July 17, 2022

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