GhostDancer

Monk’s Spade. I saw this being used in the Rendezvous with Death by one of the 4 Killers. Looking at the HSMA, there was a good fit I felt for the write up when I compared the description from Wikipedia. Namely the Cresant was supposed to be used to pin an animal’s head down. So instead of writing up a new weapon, I adapted the Ghi’s stats. Namely I swapped out the +2 OCV from Block, Bind and Disarm to Grab, Block and Disarm.
 
Thoughts?

Here's the exception that proves the rule, circa 1944, the first Asian superhero http://comicvine.gamespot.com/green-turtle/4005-61241/

Thanks for the critique!

I watched Deadly Silver Spear. I liked it. It has some unique and varied fight such as the underwater fight. What struck me the most is that with most Kung Fu movies i have watched the fight scenes can drag on and to represent THAT in Hero is well, frightening. This movie had Kung Fu fights that seemed that would work well in Hero System. 

25th November 1177 Battle of Montgisard. Saladin is defeated by Baldwin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Montgisard
 
25th November 1863. Battle of Missionary Ridge. Grant vs Bragg in the American Civil War
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Missionary_Ridge
 
25th November 1941. HMS Barham is sunk by a German torpedo. The ship explodes killing two thirds of the crew. News of the loss is censored to avoid affecting British morale
 
25th November 1947. The Hollywood Ten are blacklisted by the Hollywood Studios
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCarthyism
 
25th November 1952 Agatha Christie's play The Mousetrap opens. It will go on to become the longest continually running play
 
25th November 1960. The Mirabal Sisters are assassinated in the Dominican Republic.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirabal_sisters
 
25th November 1970. Yukio Mishima commits ritual suicide after a failed coup attempt in Japan
 
25th November 1984. 36 musicians gather to record what will become Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas ?
 
Today is the birthday of Andrew Carnegie, Karl Benz, Joe DiMaggio, Augusto Pinochet, Ricardo Montalban, Jeffrey Hunter, Percy Sledge, Chris Claremont and Cris Carter

30 years ago today the world lost two great musicians. 

Everyone knows about Freddie Mercury of Queen. I don't need to say much there. You know him, you love him. I do, too. 
 
Overshadowed by Mercury's death was Eric Carr's death. Carr was the drummer for KISS after Peter Criss. He briefly wore makeup and became The Fox. An underrated musician, he finally lost his battle with cancer three decades ago today. 
I was in college for only a short time when the news broke. Queen and KISS were not only my favorite groups of the time, they were a connection I shared with my high school friends whom I had just left behind. This was like some awful way of slamming that door shut. I remember this horrible anniversary well. 
 
RIP Freddie and Eric. 

I designed a martial arts campaign, Sons of the Dragon. Our friends did me one better, actually running campaigns. James Stafford ran Ho Dynasty. Ollie Washington ran Dragon Sun, Tiger Moon. We used a Rule of X for at least two of these.

Let's try these! Y'all critique them for us, please.
 
Martial arts movies / by Jim Ollhoff
 
 
Chasing dragons : an introduction to the martial arts film / David West       The encyclopedia of martial arts movies / Bill Palmer, Karen Palmer, and Ric Meyers   Films of fury : the kung fu movie book / by Ric Meyers   Muhyŏp ŭi sidae : 1966~1976 / Song Hŭi-bok chiŭm   Affekt und Zitat : zur Ästhetik des Martial-Arts-Films / Tim Trausch
 
424 pages : 62 photos ;        Thesis (doctoral)--Universität zu Köln, 2017.

@GhostDancer for you happen to know of any books that go over that old king fu movies? Especially one that may deal with any invented weapons? I think that would be a neat read and resource.

Happy birthday to the late Adam "Batman" West, 1928, and Aquaman and Green Arrow, 1941.

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24th August AD 79. Vesuvius buries Pompeii and Herculaneum
 
24th August 1814. British troops burn Washington DC

#Repost @humansofmartialarts
...
(2 of 2) “I observed him bowing and greeting very nicely to the older sensei’s as they arrived, who were Asians. l decided to approach one older Japanese man because I thought he might be a person with a higher position in that club and hopefully could give me some better information. He was very polite and kind. He advised me to talk to a Korean fellow who was one of the instructors. He was standing with the Caucasian man who I had just talked to. 
The Korean man was polite and asked me general information, like did I have any experience in kendo. 
So, through the conversation, they found out that I am originally from Japan, that I was trained in Japan, and that I passed my gradings in Japan. At this very moment, this Caucasian man said, "Oh, why didn't you say so?" I could not believe how much his attitude changed in a second! 
As we were talking, one university student came up to him (a Caucasian student), and asked if there were any openings in the beginners class. Of course, he was choppy and gave him very minimal information and tried to get back in conversation with me by saying, "So, did you bring your Bogu? I have to learn some of your techniques from you…" It made me feel sick to my stomach.
I watched him practice kendo with the others. He was trying to show off and show how much better he was than everyone else. I am sure he has a higher rank than me and maybe with a title in this club.  But this was not true Japanese Budo spirit. It was very sad.
[The values important in Kendo are] modesty, patience, and quiet wisdom. These might not be noticeable immediately, but I think these are very important. Your true character is reflected in your attitude…”
Tong Sensei’s notes:
“A very important issue here. Technical prowess, no matter how talented or skilled, does not make up for deficiency in character. Recall the sixth article on the purpose of kendo as outlined by the All Japan Kendo Federation: “And to forever pursue the cultivation of oneself.” So, the higher purpose of Kendo is not to kill as many opponents as possible. Instead, it is, as Kajitsuka Sensei says, “to grow a soul”.”
#kendo #kendoka #budo #rei #samurai #kendolife #bushido

#Repost @humansofmartialarts
...
(2 of 2) “I observed him bowing and greeting very nicely to the older sensei’s as they arrived, who were Asians. l decided to approach one older Japanese man because I thought he might be a person with a higher position in that club and hopefully could give me some better information. He was very polite and kind. He advised me to talk to a Korean fellow who was one of the instructors. He was standing with the Caucasian man who I had just talked to. 
The Korean man was polite and asked me general information, like did I have any experience in kendo. 
So, through the conversation, they found out that I am originally from Japan, that I was trained in Japan, and that I passed my gradings in Japan. At this very moment, this Caucasian man said, "Oh, why didn't you say so?" I could not believe how much his attitude changed in a second! 
As we were talking, one university student came up to him (a Caucasian student), and asked if there were any openings in the beginners class. Of course, he was choppy and gave him very minimal information and tried to get back in conversation with me by saying, "So, did you bring your Bogu? I have to learn some of your techniques from you…" It made me feel sick to my stomach.
I watched him practice kendo with the others. He was trying to show off and show how much better he was than everyone else. I am sure he has a higher rank than me and maybe with a title in this club.  But this was not true Japanese Budo spirit. It was very sad.
[The values important in Kendo are] modesty, patience, and quiet wisdom. These might not be noticeable immediately, but I think these are very important. Your true character is reflected in your attitude…”
Tong Sensei’s notes:
“A very important issue here. Technical prowess, no matter how talented or skilled, does not make up for deficiency in character. Recall the sixth article on the purpose of kendo as outlined by the All Japan Kendo Federation: “And to forever pursue the cultivation of oneself.” So, the higher purpose of Kendo is not to kill as many opponents as possible. Instead, it is, as Kajitsuka Sensei says, “to grow a soul”.”
#kendo #kendoka #budo #rei #samurai #kendolife #bushido

Here is my take on a 5red Neanderthal Player Character Package Deal. It costs - (minus) 1 or 0 Points, the difference based on whether Normal Characteristic Maxima is used.
 
Neanderthals were apex predators. They had a more robust and stocky build than modern humans, thicker bones supporting more muscle. Neanderthals are estimated to be six times stronger than humans. They were less prone to dental cavities than modern man, but due to low population, more likely to have birth defects. Their technology was sophisticated, including Mediterranean seafaring. 
 
CHARACTERISTICS
 
21 STR 
10 DEX
10 CON
13 BODY
8 INT; brain case size within modern human range. More brain tissue was devoted to bodily maintenance and control, and, consequently, the cognitive areas of the brain were proportionally smaller than in modern humans.
10 EGO
10 PRE
8 COM
4 PD
2 ED
2 SPD
5 REC
20 END
29 STUN
 
Every Neanderthal SKILLS: Climbing, Concealment, Native Language (No Literacy), Paramedics, One PS at 11- (job, usually Hunter/Gatherer), Shadowing, Stealth.
 
POWERS                                                                                                                     COST   END
Nightvision, +4 vs. Darkness Modifiers,                                                  5
much larger occipital lobe
Rudimentary Life Support, Safe Environment,                                        1
Cold Environments, hyperarctic physique
+1" (+2m) Running, higher proportion of fast-twitch muscle fibers      2 
and faster muscle contraction
 
DISADVANTAGES
 
Distinctive Features: Neanderthal; stocky, sloping forehead,                -10
large brow ridge, eyes, nose, and jaw, reduced chin,  
short arms and legs, Concealable
Physical Limitation: -1 Scent PER: smaller olfactory bulb                        -5
Physical Limitation: x2 Long Term Endurance cost for                            -5
Running; longer heel bones
Social Limitation: No Everyman Social Skills, no Literacy                        -5

 

Here is my take on a 5red Neanderthal Player Character Package Deal. It costs - (minus) 1 or 0 Points, the difference based on whether Normal Characteristic Maxima is used.
 
Neanderthals were apex predators. They had a more robust and stocky build than modern humans, thicker bones supporting more muscle. Neanderthals are estimated to be six times stronger than humans. They were less prone to dental cavities than modern man, but due to low population, more likely to have birth defects. Their technology was sophisticated, including Mediterranean seafaring. 
 
CHARACTERISTICS
 
21 STR 
10 DEX
10 CON
13 BODY
8 INT; brain case size within modern human range. More brain tissue was devoted to bodily maintenance and control, and, consequently, the cognitive areas of the brain were proportionally smaller than in modern humans.
10 EGO
10 PRE
8 COM
4 PD
2 ED
2 SPD
5 REC
20 END
29 STUN
 
Every Neanderthal SKILLS: Climbing, Concealment, Native Language (No Literacy), Paramedics, One PS at 11- (job, usually Hunter/Gatherer), Shadowing, Stealth.
 
POWERS                                                                                                                     COST   END
Nightvision, +4 vs. Darkness Modifiers,                                                  5
much larger occipital lobe
Rudimentary Life Support, Safe Environment,                                        1
Cold Environments, hyperarctic physique
+1" (+2m) Running, higher proportion of fast-twitch muscle fibers      2 
and faster muscle contraction
 
DISADVANTAGES
 
Distinctive Features: Neanderthal; stocky, sloping forehead,                -10
large brow ridge, eyes, nose, and jaw, reduced chin,  
short arms and legs, Concealable
Physical Limitation: -1 Scent PER: smaller olfactory bulb                        -5
Physical Limitation: x2 Long Term Endurance cost for                            -5
Running; longer heel bones
Social Limitation: No Everyman Social Skills, no Literacy                        -5

 

Today is the 675th anniversary of the Battle of Caen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Caen_(1346)

July 20:
Stauffenberg's assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler fails, 1944 Apollo XI lands on the Moon, 1969 Viking 1 lands on Mars, 1976  

If it shows he or she is the best of the best? Why yes it does.

Don't forget the western martial arts: Lee Kiefer claim's USA's first gold medal in foil
 
Maybe I'll use these two Olympians as inspiration for a swashbuckler & monk duo.

Gold! 
 
https://www.msn.com/en-US/sports/olympics/anastasija-zolotic-becomes-first-american-woman-to-win-olympic-gold-in-taekwondo/ar-AAMxGuc

Gold! 
 
https://www.msn.com/en-US/sports/olympics/anastasija-zolotic-becomes-first-american-woman-to-win-olympic-gold-in-taekwondo/ar-AAMxGuc

Fifth Ed Ninja Hero does have the Monkey King as a write up.

Humm...I wonder if this thread is going to inspire a new supplement. A HERO System Martial Arts Companion book maybe?