Digital Hero #36

HERO HIGHWAY
WHEN LAST WE LEFT OUR HEROES…
Keep up with the news from Hero Games. This issue – Worlds of Empire and The Ultimate Speedster. PAGE 2
 
HEROGLYPHS
See how Steve Long himself answers rules questions. This issue – let’s get crazy, with rules for Sanity Loss. PAGE 4
 
YOU GOTTA HAVE CHARACTER
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins was one of the weirdest figures in rock ’n’ roll history. He’ll put a spell on you. PAGE 7
 
LEFTOVER HERO
The scientific effects of moving very near the speed of light were left out of The Ultimate Speedster. PAGE 15
 
RESOURCE ROAD
 
YOU GOTTA HAVE CULTURE – FLORES
A lost island of cannibal pygmies with deadly poison. And it’s real! What more scenic locale could a gamer visit? PAGE 16
 
EMPTY ROOMS AND VACANT WINDOWS
Haunted houses are staples of horror stories and folklore. But they’re useful in more than just horror games. PAGE 18
 
SPACE SECTOR
 
THE WHOLE PACKAGE
These four alien races can be used in more than just science fiction campaigns, with just minor tweaking. PAGE 26
 
CAPTAIN PULVER
This experienced Cybertank operator uses his cybernetic parts and extensive field experience to shut down rebellions. PAGE 30
 
SENSORS? WHICH SENSORS?
This listing of Terran Empire and Alien Wars starship sensors provides game mechanics for dozens of abilities. PAGE 34
 
TERRAN EMPIRE FUN AND GAMES
What do Terran Empire citizens do on the weekends? These sports, games of chance, and travel opportunities should help. PAGE 47
 
TIME WARP
Science fiction provides many theories of time travel, which you can put to use in your games. PAGE 51
 
THE WALLS HAVE EARS
The humanoids of Contrustratus have marvelous crystalline technology. Or does it have them? PAGE 57