Metaphysician Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews Hey, in an iron age game, Eurostar could well *be* the EU's official super"hero" team. Peregrine has played with the idea before. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews Hey' date=' in an iron age game, Eurostar could well *be* the EU's official super"hero" team. Peregrine has played with the idea before. . .[/quote'] *makes a cross with fingers, hisses* No sir, we doesn't likes it. Keeps that Iron Agey stuff aways from our Precious! *snuggles various Champions and M&M books to his chest* No we doesn't likes that does we Precious? Nasty old Iron Age stuffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketchpad Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews I agree with Twilight here ... Eurostar should be bad guys. Probably the same problem I have with the newest line-up of Thunderbolts (as well as a good chunk of the old stuff). But hey, YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hopcroft Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews Algernon himself (itself) would be a nice addition to most Champions campaigns. A base frequently has an AI, but an AI who is not only smarter than most of the PCs but also has certain, err, eccentricities would liven up a base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews Well, Algernon's bosses are the Sentinels superteam, and the Champions Universe also has Sentinels. Once I have both the HERO version of AF, and the CU update book, I intend to see how complementary they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominique Posted December 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews I'm waiting to see the Hero versions of the Sinister Circle and the Black Knights. For those of you who aren't familiar with them, the Black Knights are VERY powerful group of mercenary villains. They make Eurostar look like a girl scout troop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teflon Billy Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews I'm waiting to see the Hero versions of the Sinister Circle and the Black Knights. For those of you who aren't familiar with them' date=' the Black Knights are VERY powerful group of mercenary villains. They make Eurostar look like a girl scout troop.[/quote']Where have the Black Knights made appearance previously? Were these 4th Ed Characters? TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchellS Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews Where have the Black Knights made appearance previously? Were these 4th Ed Characters? TB Those are characters from the Algernon Files. That's why he said he's waiting to see the "Hero" versions [of course since he was a playtester he's already seen them]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teflon Billy Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews Those are characters from the Algernon Files. That's why he said he's waiting to see the "Hero" versions [of course since he was a playtester he's already seen them]. Didn't see that, was browsing too fast. TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominique Posted December 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews Actually, I was a play tester for the M&M version of the book, but since I'm an old school Champions player (I've still go my original 1st edition rules book), I'm really interested in seeing what Dave's managed to come up with. So far I've been very pleased with the previews he's posted. The point totals are significantly higher than what I'm used to for your "standard" Champions product and they look like they're going to gave most hero groups a real run for their money. Also, several of the villains could quite easily be integrated into an existing game or any of the canon groups presented in the various official products. Lastly, for those of you interested, I’ve got a Algernon Files plot hook/seed thread going on over on the Blackwyrm forums - http://www.blackwyrm.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=168 -You’ll have to register on the site before you can view it (it only takes a minute or two), plus there are plenty of other goodies such as background info, artwork, and character cutouts available for download on the main site. I’d encourage you to take a few minutes and look it over, you won’t be wasting your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews I'm really interested in seeing what Dave's managed to come up with. The point totals are significantly higher than what I'm used to for your "standard" Champions product Although the point totals are high, I tend to spend a lot of points on Perks and "useless" Skills and Powers, so you can often knock 1/4 or even 1/3 of a character's point totals to compare his against a standard Champions write-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews Although the point totals are high' date=' I tend to spend a lot of points on Perks and "useless" Skills and Powers, so you can often knock 1/4 or even 1/3 of a character's point totals to compare his against a standard Champions write-up.[/quote'] Those kinds of "flavor" abilities are among the things I enjoyed most about The Fires of War. The characters feel well rounded and developed. Experienced HERO GMs will look to combat-related stats to compare characters rather than just raw point totals, but I suppose someone new to the system could be misled by the AF character totals at first glance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Mhoram Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews And I got a call from my game store today, 2 copies of the book have been preordered from thier Distributor for me, so I get it right when it comes out. Can't wait Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominique Posted December 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews Although the point totals are high' date=' I tend to spend a lot of points on Perks and "useless" Skills and Powers, so you can often knock 1/4 or even 1/3 of a character's point totals to compare his against a standard Champions write-up.[/quote'] I've never considered points spent on skills "useless", as I feell they help round out a character or NPC and add a little additional "flavor" to their background. I also like have the PC use the skills they've pickedp up in their "civilian" dentity. Plus all those points spent on Perks may come in handy at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominique Posted December 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews Dave, when does it look like the book is going to ship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews Still trying to get that proof copy from the printer. You wouldn't think it'd be a big deal, but they apparently got slammed with "gotta ship before Christmas" orders. My guess is that they'll start our printing late next week, and ship them out between Christmas and New Years. But that's just a guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominique Posted December 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews Dave, any word on when the proof copy's coming back from the printer? Once it arrives, can you let us know how it looks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews I'll make an announcement once the books are on teh way to stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hopcroft Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews Will RPGNow carry the HERO edition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Re: Algernon Files 2.0 previews Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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