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So, it's out. Who has it? Who has thoughts on it? What'd they do right? What'd they do wrong? Why is that cover so ugly?
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My first impression is that it’s pretty nice. I could actually see running a game of G.I.Joe using that ruleset, so it seems to work for more than just supers.
I won’t even bother with that game. I can do a sourcebook for Mythras and have it be more to my style.oooo...interesting, especially as that GI Joe RPG is ...out? Almost out? (I know folks who did preorders now have pdf access)
They are called Boosts. They are paid for with Power Points. For one Power Point, the effect is something like making a non-attack power a free action instead of a standard action. For two points, which is the usual cost for a boost, the effect is something like increasing the numerical effect. For three points, the effect is significant, like altering the power to something else, but within reason. They are written as part of the power but you have to pay the cost any time you use the Boost. I like it.Is there a system in place for Power Stunts?
Bil and I are talking about doing a podcast episode like this, or at least what to consider when building your game.I'm going to write a supplement for Mythras call Can Do That! (Additional examples and skills for Mythras)
Keep in mind that this system is not exhaustive, and Destined’s power system is not designed to create truly godlike paragons of heroism or villainy. However, future supplements will expand on the Core Powers and Power Levels presented in this book.
I'd buy that in a hot minuteI'm going to write a supplement for Mythras call Can Do That! (Additional examples and skills for Mythras)
Next someone is going to whine about raleel not doing a cult book. Also see latest episode of the podcast below for the answer to that.I'd buy that in a hot minute
Surprisingly, I haven't got it...yet. I was going to wait for the payday to order the printSo, it's out. Who has it? Who has thoughts on it? What'd they do right? What'd they do wrong? Why is that cover so ugly?
Mythras can do anything, but I am biased.
I'm Mike, one of the authors, and glad to see the interest! If you have any questions about the game please ask and I will respond when I can.
The game sounds like it is geared for street to *around* mid level Avengers/Justice League, is that right? The biggest hitters of those groups (Superman, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Thor, Captain Marvel, Vision) might be beyond the remit of the game as is? Any plans to change/add to that with an expansion?
Any plans for adventures, splatbooks, settings, conversion notes from other games to Destined? The usual suspects (Marvel Superheroes - the good one not the new one), DC Heroes, Mutants and Masterminds, Icons etc may be reasonable conversion choices though two of them are very out of print...
When can I buy it in the UK in Hardback? Does the Hardback come with PDF? If so I'll hang on. I still proudly wear my 3 day ban medal from the big purple for posting what great value Mythras was in print+pdf on someones' thread about pricey PDF pricing.
Will I be able to read it? Where can I get my eyes lasered so that I'm still legally able to drive trains AND read any product with Mythras attached to it? Do you have microscopes for eyes? Enquiring minds want to know (well, mine does).
I tend to buy all Supers games, even ones I have to squint at
Might be nice to see a dedicated Destined thread with character conversions...
Whoa... Lot of questions. LOLThe game sounds like it is geared for street to *around* mid level Avengers/Justice League, is that right? The biggest hitters of those groups (Superman, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Thor, Captain Marvel, Vision) might be beyond the remit of the game as is? Any plans to change/add to that with an expansion?
Any plans for adventures, splatbooks, settings, conversion notes from other games to Destined? The usual suspects (Marvel Superheroes - the good one not the new one), DC Heroes, Mutants and Masterminds, Icons etc may be reasonable conversion choices though two of them are very out of print...
When can I buy it in the UK in Hardback? Does the Hardback come with PDF? If so I'll hang on. I still proudly wear my 3 day ban medal from the big purple for posting what great value Mythras was in print+pdf on someones' thread about pricey PDF pricing.
Will I be able to read it? Where can I get my eyes lasered so that I'm still legally able to drive trains AND read any product with Mythras attached to it? Do you have microscopes for eyes? Enquiring minds want to know (well, mine does).
I tend to buy all Supers games, even ones I have to squint at
Might be nice to see a dedicated Destined thread with character conversions...
See this is why I love RPGPub, its so educational!Ordered the print copy. I've downloaded the pdf and printed myself a couple dozen character sheets to piddle with over the long weekend.
Wish me luck![]()
LOL,See this is why I love RPGPub, its so educational!
I saw 'piddle' and only knew one meaning for it, but after looking it up on the internet I've found there's two.
I mentally had an image of you wandering around the house like an untrained puppy, so I was wondering if you had meant to type 'fiddle'. But no, I think you meant what you wrote!
I'm not normally much to gripe about fonts, but the boxout text is very good.Readability - to my surprise I can read it ok on a Remarkable 1 tablet - 10 inch screen.
Below is a scan of a page, with a print copy of RuneQuest 6 Essentials behind it for a text size comparison. RQ6 is the gold standard for readability. You can see, the main body text is smaller, but I have found it ok to read, marginally better than the Mythras CRB.
What I would have *really* liked is if the book was entirely typeset using the box-out text font and size - all of that is perfectly sized (to my eyes) and a very easy read. That said, I have spent a few hours now reading the book and it's not torture. I don't know how my particular reader compares to a print copy, I would guess it is a fair bit smaller.
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It’s about the same really.Does this have the same crunch level of Mythras? Or have they toned it down a wee bit for the super's genre?
Thanks!
Thanks! I really like Mythras as a system but it's a little too crunchy for me. I tend to stick with Open Quest or Magic World level of crunch.It’s about the same really.
Wee bit less. Doesn’t have reach (well changes it), for example, which eliminates 2 special effects an a couple of actions. Fixed action points are the default. Several more special effects move to combat expert (bleed and impale, for example) so if you don’t have those you don’t deal with them. It still has hit locations, and those are used in several places. Range modifiers are optional, as with a good chunk of other more detailed Mythras rules. Major wounds are optional.Does this have the same crunch level of Mythras? Or have they toned it down a wee bit for the super's genre?
Thanks!
Thanks! That could work alright. I tend to prefer general hit points just because it's quicker.Still has hit locations, though I imagine careful restriction of powers would probably allow for removal and use of general hit points.
Thanks! That could work alright. I tend to prefer general hit points just because it's quicker.![]()
I initially thought the boxout text was a larger font with larger line spacing, but from a closer look it is using the same font size and the same baseline grid as the main body text, but it is so much clearer.I'm not normally much to gripe about fonts, but the boxout text is very good.
The English do say "pissing around" to mean messing around. So the Georgia version might just be a more polite version of that...LOL,
Yes, around here (I'm in Georgia, US, not the former Soviet region ;) ), it is often used to mean 'messing around', 'wasting time' or the like. Probably originated as a bastardization of 'fiddle' and it is also used in the other context, but not quite as often around here.
And it is most likely a generational thing as well. I'm in my sixth decade currently.
It is about the same. I was wondering whether they might move towards a M-Space style of combat but it is more or less straight Mythras. The enormous number of powers though does introduce a new level of complexity to take account of what the powers are doing, some of which is very uncertain and requires the GM to use seat-of-the-pants ruling.Does this have the same crunch level of Mythras? Or have they toned it down a wee bit for the super's genre?
Thanks!
.Not sure about shipping on the hardback copies but if you order it from Design Mechanism's we store you get a free PDF if you buy a print copy.
I can try to whip something up in my volcano lair we could use for your eyes and while I am not a licensed medical provider give me a satellite based laser and I will see what I can do.
I had a hard time finding it too. Here's the link straight to their storeAm I blind? I can't see Destined on http://thedesignmechanism.com/
It's not officially on full public release until tomorrow, hence no full presence on the website just yet.Am I blind? I can't see Destined on http://thedesignmechanism.com/
Well, it's bought now. And it'll ship to my parents address ....which I'll have to visit specificallyIt's not officially on full public release until tomorrow, hence no full presence on the website just yet.