Diamond Spear Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er unfortunatly I can not give this statement of absolute truth the rep it so desperatly deserves (I gave the ghost some recently) Got him for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er And then we'll argue amongst ourselves about answers, producing another handful of answers. We will eventually hijack your initial question as we go off on a tangent about an esoteric bit of rules that most of us change from campaign to campaign anyways. No we won't. We always stay on topic. Are you from Kansas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Neilson Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er First - ask us anything. We'll provide an answer. Often a handful of answers. And then we'll argue amongst ourselves about answers, producing another handful of answers. We will eventually hijack your initial question as we go off on a tangent about an esoteric bit of rules that most of us change from campaign to campaign anyways. This is normal. One further thought: when your question is the subject of much debate and differing opinions among experienced players on the Board, this should be taken to mean that it was a pretty good question. While it can be frustrating to be unable to get a clear answer, it also indicates the question wasn't one with an obvious right answer, so you can't be considered a "newbie" for not immediately knowing the answer is plainly stated on 5er p 327. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er I do not see how knowing or not knowing the answer is plainly stated on 5er p 327 identifies someone as being or not being a newbie. I have seen plenty of veterans miss a rule that is in the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Neilson Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er I do not see how knowing or not knowing the answer is plainly stated on 5er p 327 identifies someone as being or not being a newbie. I have seen plenty of veterans miss a rule that is in the book. Very true. My point is simply that an argument over the correct answer highlights the fact that no one has a monopoly on the "right answers". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er Agreed, and explicitly declaring that pertains to Steve Long as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Neilson Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er Agreed' date=' and explicitly declaring that pertains to Steve Long as well.[/quote'] Yup. For that matter, compare the frequency with which "The answer is on 5er p327" is met with "Oh, that settles it then" to being met with "Well, that's getting house ruled in my game". The first rule is that the rules are guidelines to be changed when they interfere with the desired gameplay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er Which, honestly, gets done in every group with every system. For me, personally, I have to do it less in Hero than in other systems. So I guess what I am saying is that Hero may not be perfect, it is perfect for me right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwolf Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er I do not see how knowing or not knowing the answer is plainly stated on 5er p 327 identifies someone as being or not being a newbie. I have seen plenty of veterans miss a rule that is in the book. Huh, you mean there's a book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzini3000 Posted June 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er You guys are so great. Nice, smart, helpful; I hope i can contribute more once i actually get the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh bunneh Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er You guys are so great. Nice' date=' smart, helpful; [/quote'] Yeah, we keep the idiots and the dangerous-types hidden down in the basement. Bill. (What do you mean, "What am I doing up here, then?"?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Long Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er Welcome aboard, pizzini! We look forward to your contributions to the general wackiness once you feel ready to chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwolf Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er And watch out for flying badgers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwolf Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er Yeah, we keep the idiots and the dangerous-types hidden down in the basement. Hey! who are you calling... Dangerous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er You guys are so great. Nice' date=' smart, helpful; I hope i can contribute more once i actually get the book. [/quote'] You forgot charming, handsome, and modest. (Just hang around here for a while - it'll rub off on you too.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost-angel Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er Agreed' date=' and explicitly declaring that pertains to Steve Long as well.[/quote'] I think Steve's favorite phrase is "Dramatic And Common Sense" I'd be willing to bet Steve ignores the book his fair share of the time. Oh Pizzini - let me point out the single most important chapter in the book; Chapter 7 - Changing The System. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er Welcome aboard' date=' pizzini! We look forward to your contributions to the general wackiness once you feel ready to chime in.[/quote'] Bah! Chime in before you feel ready. Most of us did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er I think Steve's favorite phrase is "Dramatic And Common Sense" I'd be willing to bet Steve ignores the book his fair share of the time. I've seen several published characters he created that bend or break his own default rules, although he always points out where that's the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzini3000 Posted June 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er What is that program called that I seem to hear so much about? The one that's evidentially great for vets and newbs alike. Also, where should I get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Baker Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er What is that program called that I seem to hear so much about? The one that's evidentially great for vets and newbs alike. Also' date=' where should I get it?[/quote'] The program is called Hero Designer. You can find it in the Online Store here: https://www.herogames.com/viewItem.htm?itemID=202841 Scott Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Shrike Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er I think Steve's favorite phrase is "Dramatic And Common Sense" I'd be willing to bet Steve ignores the book his fair share of the time. Oh Pizzini - let me point out the single most important chapter in the book; Chapter 7 - Changing The System. Agreed. Rule #1 is: They're more what you'd call guidelines than actual rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtFool Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er Coincidence that 5er is about the same size as the Piratus Codex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkmate Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Re: Total Newbie Here; prospective HERO-er Yeah, we keep the idiots and the dangerous-types hidden down in the basement. Bill. (What do you mean, "What am I doing up here, then?"?) Hey what am I doing down here, I'm not dangerous ... ... Now that's just mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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