Re: Re: SuperHeroQuest

From: L C <lightcastle_at_...>
Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:51:08 -0500

I do think it boils down to niche protection, actually. But not of the "broader vs narrower". The fact is that "Godlike Strength" and "Proportional Strength of a Spider" are not easily comparable in terms of broader vs narrower. (IMHO). And "being super strong" is clearly a core part of both characters. But this is, as you say, niche protection in some way - as well as credibility for a setting. So bonuses along those lines make sense.

Now, I'm lucky in that my players would probably have no problem with this. I know players who really can't stand stuff like this.

I think we're all in agreement here, that you would have to be willing to work with the self-definition of the characters to get credibility right.

LC

orlanthumathi wrote:
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> This "problem" seems to boil down to niche protection in my eyes, and
> I would refer you to the rules on "Specific Ability Bonuses" on page
> 51. To quote the key passage "Broader abilities are penalized not to
> maintain a balance against the Narrator's world, but within the group,
> so that colorful choices are rewarded."
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> In other words, you would protect the specialness of PCs stand out
> powers by ensuring that any PCs efforts in that arena are ranked
> accordingly by use of appropriate bonuses.
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> Jamie
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