Sell Me on Heroes In A Hurry

[Sketchpad]

So the description is a bit sparse for Heroes in a Hurry, and I'm wondering a few things...

• Is it basically templates for powers, skills, etc.?
• Is there anything there for the veteran player?
• What types of heroes can be made using it? Are there specific power types?

[Duke Bushido]

Love to help you, Sketch, but this is the very first I have even heard of it.

[Joe Walsh]

I'm hoping we'll get a peek soon, since Jason said a PDF will be available when a small print run arrives.

 

I have the Amazon POD edition in my cart, but I'm holding off going that route for now.

Edited March 29, 2023 by GM Joe

[Ninja-Bear]

I’m curious too. 

[HeroGM]

This is three characters that was cut from the final product that the author shared on Facebook. Golden_Age_Trio.pdf

[Sketchpad]

2 hours ago, HeroGM said:

This is three characters that was cut from the final product that the author shared on Facebook. Golden_Age_Trio.pdf

 

So there are finalized characters in the product? I guess I'm just trying to figure out the format of the book and how useful it might be.

[Beast]

Are these just pre-generated simple characters with simple backgrounds?
is it a random table version of CCCC?

[HeroGM]

All I've seen is those three examples. I honestly wish I could say more or point you where to go outside the Facebook group.

[Beast]

35 minutes ago, HeroGM said:

All I've seen is those three examples. I honestly wish I could say more or point you where to go outside the Facebook group.

I saw it there
I asked if there where hdc files
Otto said no and he does not have HD
for me the Hero Machine pics where a turn off on the GA characters

[BigJackBrass]

9 hours ago, HeroGM said:

All I've seen is those three examples. I honestly wish I could say more or point you where to go outside the Facebook group.

Obviously not a free peek, but the PDF was released in sections through the Hero Patreon. I've been laid low by covid and a post-covid lung infection, so although I have the files I've yet to even start reading them, I'm afraid. 

 

Glancing at it now, there are indeed nine sample characters at the end of the book. The format is various modules you assemble to make a character. I'll put a screenshot of the ToC here, which of course I'll remove if it's not acceptable to do so:

 

Edited March 30, 2023 by BigJackBrass

[Joe Walsh]

3 hours ago, BigJackBrass said:

Obviously not a free peek, but the PDF was released in sections through the Hero Patreon.

 

Oh, how embarrassing. I've had it all this time? I really should go through all those Patreon files someday. I download them, file them away, and tell myself I'll look at them real soon now. 🙄

 

Taking a quick glance at the files and, yeah, it's a decent collection of pre-built pieces much like the stuff I've built up over the years. Mine's in spreadsheets, so it's easier for me to use, but I'll have to go through this stuff and see if there's anything I can adapt.

 

[Ninja-Bear]

At $20, when I get a chance, I’ll likely just pick it up. I’m sure it’ll be useful.

[Sketchpad]

13 hours ago, BigJackBrass said:

Obviously not a free peek, but the PDF was released in sections through the Hero Patreon. I've been laid low by covid and a post-covid lung infection, so although I have the files I've yet to even start reading them, I'm afraid. 

 

Glancing at it now, there are indeed nine sample characters at the end of the book. The format is various modules you assemble to make a character. I'll put a screenshot of the ToC here, which of course I'll remove if it's not acceptable to do so:

 

 Interesting. This helps a lot, BJB. Thanks!

[Beast]

On 3/30/2023 at 1:55 AM, BigJackBrass said:

Obviously not a free peek, but the PDF was released in sections through the Hero Patreon. I've been laid low by covid and a post-covid lung infection, so although I have the files I've yet to even start reading them, I'm afraid. 

 

Glancing at it now, there are indeed nine sample characters at the end of the book. The format is various modules you assemble to make a character. I'll put a screenshot of the ToC here, which of course I'll remove if it's not acceptable to do so:

 

looks to be an expanded or at least different version of CCCC
more the reason to have had the modules done up as Hero Designer templates

[Beast]

On 3/30/2023 at 1:55 AM, BigJackBrass said:

Obviously not a free peek, but the PDF was released in sections through the Hero Patreon. I've been laid low by covid and a post-covid lung infection, so although I have the files I've yet to even start reading them, I'm afraid. 

 

Glancing at it now, there are indeed nine sample characters at the end of the book. The format is various modules you assemble to make a character. I'll put a screenshot of the ToC here, which of course I'll remove if it's not acceptable to do so:

 

BigJackBrass does the "How to use this book section have note on doing random chargen?
Still debating on getting this as an expansion of CCCC
I just don't want to set up the templates

[BigJackBrass]

2 minutes ago, Beast said:

BigJackBrass does the "How to use this book section have note on doing random chargen?

No, I don't believe it does. Essentially it describes how the book involves selecting multiple modules—around half a dozen for a 400 point character—and equipment bundles, then goes into some examples. At a brief glance I can't see a mention of random characters.

[Beast]

1 minute ago, BigJackBrass said:

No, I don't believe it does. Essentially it describes how the book involves selecting multiple modules—around half a dozen for a 400 point character—and equipment bundles, then goes into some examples. At a brief glance I can't see a mention of random characters.

Thanks
Are the modules each a point based in groups like a 100,50,25pt groups?(or something like this?)
as to mix  and match

[IndianaJoe3]

On 3/31/2023 at 11:06 AM, Beast said:

Thanks
Are the modules each a point based in groups like a 100,50,25pt groups?(or something like this?)
as to mix  and match

 

No, they're organized by power or character concept.

[DreadDomain]

Is the book graced with Hero Machine pictures? 

[IndianaJoe3]

14 hours ago, DreadDomain said:

Is the book graced with Hero Machine pictures? 

 

It has a lot of Hero Games B&W stock art from previous products. I  didn't see anything new.

 

ETA: I have the draft version from the Hero Games Patreon. The finished product might have different (better) art.

Edited April 2, 2023 by IndianaJoe3
Forgot an important detail

[DreadDomain]

4 hours ago, IndianaJoe3 said:

 

It has a lot of Hero Games B&W stock art from previous products. I  didn't see anything new.

 

ETA: I have the draft version from the Hero Games Patreon. The finished product might have different (better) art.

That's ok, much better than Hero Machine art.

[Duke Bushido]

Given that I absolutely cannot draw, and I have no hope of ever commissioning art for commercial use, I don't bag on art no matter how bad it is; I am just glad to see it.

 

 

Edited April 2, 2023 by Duke Bushido

[DreadDomain]

That's fair. I do not mind Hero Machine for a fan product. For a paid commercial product, I prefer no art over Hero Machine. But that's just me. 

[Ninja-Bear]

I’m going to ask for it for Father’s Day.

[steriaca]

I just got this last night and think I can use it to do a Champions Universe recreation of the Dark Champions villain Tenderheart quite easily. 

 

Let me see..

Combat Expert (170)

The Actor (20)

The (Ex-)Criminal (15)

The Weapon Specialist (30)

Blade Fighting (Fencing) (30)

Nanofibers Suit (Fencing outfit/various Victorian style dresses) (30)

Neural Static Frequency Wall (looks like various hair ornaments or ribbons or earrings) (10)

Sword, Light (15)

Sword, Light (5)

Taser Gloves (50)

Spring Boots (10)

Earpieces (usually disguise as earrings) (10)

Monoline Slinger (60)

Safe House (15)

 

Complications

Driving Goal (get protental lover to notice her) (10)

Driving Goal (get rich by stealing things related to romance) (10)

The Fugitive (all except for the Psychological Complication) (25)

Honor Code (Code of the Gentlewoman Thief) (15)

 

Tenderheart is still a transgender woman who falls in love with superheroes at the drop of a hat, and her crimes are designed to get the attention of her current crush.