EvilSpock

Re: Newbie Question re: Champs Universe Is there a timeline or some fan site that has some basic info beyond what is included in the 4th Ed. book? I checked the freebie stuff and couldn't find anything like that.

Re: Newbie Question re: Champs Universe Thanks for the replys. I have gotten a better feel for the setting after more reading and will try to find some supplements. My area (NW Ohio) does not seem to have many Champs players...thus not much in the way of materials. Most of his stuff is Fantasy Hero. Ah well.

As mentioned elsewhere, I picked up a copy of the 4th Ed. rules at my FLGS. As I am reading the rules (whew) and scanning message boards, I am wondering where the "fluff" for the setting is located. The campaign setting and sourcebook that are included in the edition I have seem to have more characters and adventures and less on what the world looks like and info about the various factions (other than VIPER). Where is this info? The best analogy I can give is related to D&D: It seems I have the Players Handbook, DMG, and Monster Manual...which product contains the Forgotten Realms or Greyhawk material? It seems like I am missing something when I read others posts about the Setting...

Re: 4th Edition still OK for a NEWBIE? First, and arguably most important, yes I have a goatee. This is how you can tell I am evil. Without a goatee I am not evil. That is my weakness, like Samson I lose my powers if I shave my goatee. Second, thanks for the input everyone. I did pick it up since I could not find Sidekick. I have to say after reading M&M, this reads like Starfleet Battles! Yipes, the rules are certainly imposing! I will definitely have to take my time reading this. Any recommended supplements? How difficult will it be to use Fifth Ed. supplements with 4th Ed. rules? Thanks again!

Re: 4th Edition still OK for a NEWBIE? I can't find any 5th Edition rules in my area. I was lead to believe that 5th Ed HERO can't be purchased anymore and that the revised edition will be out shortly. Am I wrong that Champs requires the basic 5th Ed. Hero rules as well as the Champs sourcebook?

Hello! I have never played Champions or any other HERO game. I am a die hard D&D player and love Mutants & Masterminds. My FLGS has a used copy of 4th Ed. Champs for $8 with many supplements. My question is, should I pick it up or is it one of those *flawed* editions many companies seem to put out? If I like it I might upgrade when revised 5th hits. Thanks!