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    Jason S.Walters
    Like many of you, I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of author and game designer Aaron Allston, who collapsed yesterday during an appearance at VisionCon in Springfield, Missouri and died shortly thereafter. His death effects me on both a personal and professional level. On a personal level, he a gentleman in the literal sense of the word: a gentle-man with whom it was always a pleasure to speak. I also admired his work: The Circle/M.E.T.E. Was one of my favorite roleplaying supplements as a teenager, and I also fondly remember Autoduel Champions. (I mean: who doesn't? It ruled.) On a professional level, as the current president of Hero Games I mourn the loss of one of the creative giants of the Hero System and a driving force behind the modern versions of Champions.
     
    So so long Aaron: see you in the great dealer's room in the sky. I can't wait to hear about your current projects when I get there.
     
    Jason Walters, President Hero Games
    Jason S.Walters
    HERO Games is pleased to announce a new product designed to cater to application developers for the HERO System: HERO Designer Source Code access. By purchasing access to the HERO Designer source code, developers will gain access to the full source for HD, access to a new "developers' forum" where they can ask questions, discuss projects, and receive guidance on integrating HERO Designer's code into their own projects and designs. See the product offering in the store for full details.
    Jason S.Walters
    The newest version of Hero Combat Manager has been released! If you've already purchased Hero Combat Manager, you can re-download the new version from your downloads area.
     
     
    Release Notes for v1.0.3
    Bug Fixes:
    Changing Character Type but hitting cancel causes character to disappear
    GM Adjust screen after cancel button pops up numerous times
    Aid/Drain problems in Attack Dialog and GM Adjust are resolved
    END Tracking for held characters
    Targets list are wrong after SPD/DEX changes
    AoE and Aid/Drain causes unexpected results
    Entangle Roll for NPC does not show the Body
    Adjusting Flash Phases did not work properly
    Drain to Negative value causes Exception error
    Flash Defense is not working

    Limitations in previous version are now resolved:
    In this version Multiple Attacks are modeled as described in Hero System 6e Volume 2, page 73. This feature specifically allows for different damage rolls for each target that is hit. It is best to use this feature in the case of multiple strikes against multiple targets with a single attack.

    In this version Auto Fire is modeled as described in Hero System 6e Volume 2, page 42. This feature specifically allows for different damage rolls for each hit. It is best to use this feature in the case of multiple strikes against a single target with a single attack.
    When to use Multiple Attack vs. Auto FireAuto Fire Against Multiple Targets (6eV2 pg 42) – Use Multiple Attacks
    Make multiple strikes against a single target with a single attack (6eV2 pg 73) – Use Auto Fire

    [*]These options should work but have not been extensively tested
    Make multiple strikes against a single target with multiple forms of attack (6eV2 pg 73) – Use Auto Fire and increase the number of hits for each type of form of attack and then change the type of damage for multiple forms of attack
    Make multiple strikes against multiple targets with a single attack (6eV2 pg 73) – Use Multiple Attacks and Auto Fire
    Make multiple strikes against multiple targets with multiple forms of attack (6eV2 pg 73) – Use Multiple Attacks and Auto Fire and increase the number of hits for each type of form of attack and then change the type of damage for multiple forms of attack



    Jason S.Walters
    Legendsmiths is preparing for a GenCon release of the Narosia; Sea of Tears fantasy RPG. This game leverages the HERO System Toolkit to create a unique, stand-alone, action-fantasy RPG experience. In addition, Narosia uses a system of cards that allow the players to influence the plot by roleplaying the meddling gods of the world. This divine intervention mechanic adds to the epic feel and scale of the game, engaging all of the players to shape the story.
     
    Backers from Narosia's Kickstarter campaign will be running introductory adventures at GenCon to give everyone an opportunity to explore the game. Additionally, Legendsmiths will be running a new adventure, Depths of Baradahm, at Origins and GenCon. This adventure continues the story from the introductory adventure included in the rulebook. Depths of Baradahm will be included in the forthcoming Narosia GM Resource Kit. This kit will include the adventure, a deck of Divine Intervention Cards, a GM Screen, and more.
     
    Legendsmiths would like to thank all of the backers of the Narosia: Sea of Tears project for their continued support. It will be hosting a gathering to celebrate the release of the book at GenCon, open to backers and fans alike. Keep an eye on www.legendsmiths.com for details.
    Jason S.Walters
    Coming this summer from BlackWyrm Games, Michael Surbrook's Larger Than Life is a guide to the world of American tall-tales. It presents more than 20 different well-known (and not so well-known) archetypes from American folklore, ranging from Blackbeard the Pirate to Nikola Tesla the Inventor. Along the way you’ll also encounter soldiers, sailors, and scouts, as well as backwoodsmen, lumberjacks, mountain men, outlaws, lawmen, emperors, and Indian chiefs.
     
    Each archetype presented in Larger Than Life is fully written up for 6th Edition HERO System. In addition, along with the primary archetype, there are biographies and descriptions of numerous secondary examples of the archetype, as well as a template designed to allow you to build your own version of the archetype. In all, there are 22 archetypes with character sheets, 2 sidekicks with character sheets, nearly 150 secondary character descriptions, templates, a timeline, and an extensive list of inspirational media. All of which is suitable for your Champions, Dark Champions, Fantasy, Pulp, and Star Hero campaigns.
    Jason S.Walters
    A new product from D3 Adventures! Within Kamarathin there is an art to taking materials from the natural world and working them into a form that will benefit those who would use them.
     
    In all things there are those who are trained and skilled in what they do, many a woodsman or chirurgeon can take an herb and mix it in the proper doses to take advantage of its inherent properties, but these people only see the herb as a tool. But there are others that speak to a root's spirit, to the very idea of an herb. They are known as Attuned Herbalists or Apothecaries, and only they know the true ways of bringing the full power of the natural world to help or hinder, poison or cure.
     
    From the arts of chiurgery and medical science to the secrets of he Attuned, D3 Adventures' Herbalism explores the power of the natural world and those who wield it within the Kingdom of Tursh.
     
    An expansion of the award-winning Kamarathin setting, Herbalism provides players and GMs alike with new tools, terrors, and character options, all powered by the Hero System.
     
    Will these plants, roots, and fungi kill or cure .... only the Attuned know; will you join their ranks?
    Simon

    Site Re-Launch!

    By Simon, in HERO System News,

    You've probably noticed that the site has undergone something of a change...
     
    We're pleased to introduce you to the new (and improved) HERO Games site. We've updated the software package that this site utilizes, focusing on integration and improved functionality for you (yes, you!). The site, store, and all other sections are now driven through the same database -- requiring only one registration. We've kept the old forum registrations active in order to maintain all forum content.
     
    There are more new features than we can comfortably list here, but of particular note is the addition of more payment options as well as the easy purchase and use of gift certificates for the store.
     
    The one downside is that we are not able to merge the old online store accounts into the new system. This means that your purchase history, downloads, etc. have been reset. But fear not! We're going to keep the old site up and running for a while, allowing you to access your old account and re-download any items that you need.
     
    We will try to keep the old site up and running for as long as we can, but you are highly encouraged to download any prior purchases from it in the immediate future. To access the old site (and your previous downloads/purchase history), go to http://www.herogames.com/userCP.htm.
    Simon
    As HERO Designer has reached a stable point in its development over the past year, updates have slowed significantly. While the product is still under active development and is fully supported, the feature set and enhancements are not changing at a rate that supports the service contract model which has been used to date. As a result, HERO Designer is now shifting to a straight sales model -- simply purchase the application through the store and as updates are released, you will be able to re-download the application to apply the update.
     
    At such time as major changes/enhancements are made to the software, a new version will be placed up for sale in the store. Those who have purchased HERO Designer already will receive discounts on the purchase of a new version.
     
    Users who have active service contracts for HERO Designer should open a support ticket (Client Area -> Support) in the HERO Designer department. Provide your username on the old site (the one used to purchase the service contract) and you will be manually added into the new system with a purchase of HERO Designer.
    Simon
    Created by veteran programmer David Tannen, HERO COMBAT MANAGER is designed to assist a Game Master (GM) who is using the HERO System 5th Edition or HERO System 6th Edition rule sets to run a tabletop role playing game. With this program you will be able to manage most combat situations that occur when running combat using the HERO System gaming session.
     
    For more information, please check the Hero Combat Manager section of the discussion board.
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