I really don't know of anywhere in the HQ2 book that discusses PvP. It doesn't seem to be something that is considered fitting, from where I'm sitting. I will see if I can ask about it at Dragonmeet later today.
If I had to do it, though, I'd probably think along the lines you are. Gotta say that, from what I've read of your posts on here and our live chat (!) that I was surprised to be thinking you'd gone all trad. I did reply while pretty tired - I hope that, less fatigued, I'd use my own credibility check another time.
Have a better one, mate
M
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On Behalf Of L C
Sent: 27 November 2009 22:51
To: HeroQuest-RPG_at_yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: Re: SuperHeroQuest
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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