Post by Silverback on Mar 3, 2005 9:59:42 GMT
Creating Teenaged Versions Of Your Favorite Superheroes
From: Reggie2752
Sometimes, the worst thing that can happen in a superhero RPG is creating teen or preteen heroes who seem a little wimpy compared to the adult superheroes. They could be seen as sidekicks to a hero, but by themselves they'd seem to be more of a hanger-on than a sidekick. Worse, even after they grow up, people still think of them as sidekicks--not heroes.
Well here's a way to beef up your teen heroes into superteens worthy of Youngblood and Young Justice. First, study current comics such as Generation-X, Gen 13, Young Justice, Power Pack, F REEX, and even the aforementioned Youngblood, for a good idea on how to create your Teen Hero.
Second, using your game system (such as GURPS, HERO, Fuzion), set some stats for your teen PC that reflect his or her age so that she is not mistaken for an adult hero.
Third, keep in mind that this is a teen hero--not a follower or a sidekick--with their own stats, so make sure their powers and characteristics show that they are a super hero and not a sidekick.
Fourth, keep your PC developing in experience until he or she is a full grown hero so that they'll progress realistically and in full detail
Source: Roleplaying Tips
From: Reggie2752
Sometimes, the worst thing that can happen in a superhero RPG is creating teen or preteen heroes who seem a little wimpy compared to the adult superheroes. They could be seen as sidekicks to a hero, but by themselves they'd seem to be more of a hanger-on than a sidekick. Worse, even after they grow up, people still think of them as sidekicks--not heroes.
Well here's a way to beef up your teen heroes into superteens worthy of Youngblood and Young Justice. First, study current comics such as Generation-X, Gen 13, Young Justice, Power Pack, F REEX, and even the aforementioned Youngblood, for a good idea on how to create your Teen Hero.
Second, using your game system (such as GURPS, HERO, Fuzion), set some stats for your teen PC that reflect his or her age so that she is not mistaken for an adult hero.
Third, keep in mind that this is a teen hero--not a follower or a sidekick--with their own stats, so make sure their powers and characteristics show that they are a super hero and not a sidekick.
Fourth, keep your PC developing in experience until he or she is a full grown hero so that they'll progress realistically and in full detail
Source: Roleplaying Tips
