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Yep! This is a real thing! It has stats for all manner of supernatural beasties, too (notably werewolves, vampires, and "Franquestein" (the monster). It looks like it will be a lot of fun (and, as mentioned, it's a self-contained game).

Cool! Thanks for the tip!

I did not realize that Lucha Libre Hero was a complete game unto itself. Are there other 5e Hero books in this vein?

While I'm thinking about it, are there any truly outstanding Hero System fan sites I should take a look at? I recall Killer Shrike having a pretty good site. Any others?

Thanks for all of info! I definitely have some research to do!

Thank you for the suggestions! I think I may even have a source for Western Hero locally!

As I've mentioned previously, I've come into a lot of Hero 4e books (and one 5e book). Currently I own, or am awaiting the arrival of: Hero 4e core (×2) Cyber Hero Fantasy Hero Fantasy Hero Companion Fantasy Hero Companion II Hero System Bestiary Horror Hero Ninja Hero Pulp Hero What other 4e books or 5e books are must haves? I'm considering picking up Star Hero for the sake of being complete (it's my least favorite genre book, really) and, possibly, Tuala Morn. What else should I take a look at?

Thanks, Chris, for confirmation that I'm not losing my mind. And thank you, Lord Liaden, for that link! This is just what I needed!

Is there a comparable document for earlier editions of Hero? I could've sworn there was one for 5e or FRED (that should also work fine for 4e, theoretically), but my Google has failed me. Any guidance is appreciated! Thank you!

Awesome! Thank you for the reply. This is absolutely what I was hoping to hear! I want to run something along the lines of Poltergeist: The Legacy (but in the 1920s/30s) and thought that Pulp Hero + Horror Hero would make a pretty neat mashup. Glad to hear it's workable. 😀

How doable is this? I'm only passingly familiar with Hero 5e (I haven't played it since shortly after it released) and just acquired several 4e books (the core Hero System book, Fantasy Hero, Horror Hero, and Ninja Hero). I picked up Pulp Hero last month for $4 at a fire sale an FLGS was having. So, can I use the mechanical bits from Pulp Hero with the 4e core? If so, I assume some work will be required. What exactly will I need to convert/rework?

Re: Tell me about Fantasy Hero 1st edition (the self-contained one).

Re: Tell me about Fantasy Hero 1st edition (the self-contained one).

Re: Tell me about Fantasy Hero 1st edition (the self-contained one). Thanks for all of the feedback, folks! My books arrived yesterday afternoon and it looks like I chose wisely. Look forward to playing a game soon-ish.

Re: Tell me about Fantasy Hero 1st edition (the self-contained one).

Re: Tell me about Fantasy Hero 1st edition (the self-contained one). I also ordered the Hero System Bestiary for 3rd edition Hero with the understanding that it was largely compatible with the first edition/printing of Fantasy Hero. Is that correct?

Re: Tell me about Fantasy Hero 1st edition (the self-contained one). Well, I'm coming into it from Holmes BD&D (circa 1977), not a d20 version of D&D. That doesn't bother me. I've had some experience with 2nd and 4th edition of Champions/Hero, as well as years worth of experience with other generic systems, which all required work to build a setting/campaign. I haven't received the books yet, so I can't say they're in the core book or not - but I did order The Spell Book supplement which, I assume, has spells in it.

Re: Tell me about Fantasy Hero 1st edition (the self-contained one). Yep, that was me. I posted here because I thought that I might get more response from Hero system experts, as it were.

I had a little bit of extra cash this month so, on an impulse, I bought a few first edition Fantasy Hero books (the self-contained game version). I had a friend who talked this game up like crazy back in the day and Noble Knight had the books marked down quite cheap on sale, so I took the plunge. What have I gotten myself into? Will this game rock my socks off? Is it a totally different play dynamic than D&D? Do wizards rule the roost, or are different character types more balanced (ala Champions)?