neogeo69 Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Absorption? I just bought the Sidekick manual but there's no mention of the Absorption power - or am I missing it somewheres? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba smith Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Re: Where can I find Absorption description? i think there's one in sidekick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neogeo69 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Re: Where can I find Absorption description? i think there's one in sidekick I can't seem to find it. Which page? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assault Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Re: Where can I find Absorption description? It's not included in Sidekick, but it's mentioned. From the sidebar on page 40: --- The full HERO System rules contain several more Powers that characters can buy: Absorption, the power to absorb incoming attacks and use them to enhance the power of one’s own Characteristics or Powers --- I have to admit that it's not a power I've ever used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neogeo69 Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Re: Where can I find Absorption description? Argh - thanks Assault! I didn't realize I would be missing out on these power descriptions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assault Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Re: Where can I find Absorption description? Sidekick was, of course, intended to encourage people to buy the full Hero rules, not to undercut its sales! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neogeo69 Posted October 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Re: Where can I find Absorption description? Re: Assault While I can understand that Sidekick is a summary and not designed to undercut Hero System sales, it would have been useful to know what is NOT included in Sidekick before I purchased it - the description was incredibly vague. Likewise, since I can't seem to find it - I'm assuming that Variable Point Pools are not included in Sidekick either right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Re: Where can I find Absorption description? A few years ago our board colleague arcady posted a listing of things from the main rulebook that aren't included in SK. He called it a "partial list", but it's still pretty darn thorough: Here's a partial listing of things missing, only because I stopped to work on other things before finishing it: Frameworks: Variable Power Pool Skills: Analyze Autofire Skills Defense Manuever Penalty Skill Levels Rapid Attack Teamwork Two-Weapon Fighting Powers: Absorption Damage reduction Duplication Endurance Reserve Find Weakness Lack of Weakness Missile Deflection ShapeShift Summon Advantages: attack versus limited defense cumulative delayed effect difficult to dispel does body does knockback double knockback duration-inherent hole in the middle indirect megascale penetrating range-line of sight sticky time delay transdimensional trigger usable on others variable advantage variable special effect Limitations: duration gradual effect independant some limited examples no conscious control reduced penetration restrainable variable limitations hit location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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