Gain super powers !! FREE! (or very cheap)

[Blood axe]

http://www.rpgnow.com/product/81475/ICO ... oleplaying

ICONS Core & the Villainomicon are both "pay what you want" . A great time to get into Superhero gaming.

[Agrippa]

Thank you Blood axe, I'll be sure to check it out.

[Blood axe]

Its well supported. Lots of adventures.

[shart2069]

I bought the print versions last year to run at a local comic con (although didn't get any players; maybe try again this year).

ICONS is a derivative of FATE. I generally have a bit of problem with the more "story-gamey" games these days, but I think it would work for me as ICONS is specifically trying to emulate superhero comics. The overall feel of it reminds me of Marvel Super Heroes / FASERIP.

It's got it's own universe of heroes & villains that reminds me a bit of Villains & Vigilantes, although a lot of them are clearly knock-offs of famous characters (not-quite-Batman, not-quite-Superman, etc.).

(On a related note, I have just yesterday learned that the author of "Dark Dungeons" (the BECMI retroclone) has mashed up ICONS with Marvel Super Heroes / FASERIP and released it as MASKS. That's something I will have to check out when I have time.)

[Blood axe]

I bought the print versions last year to run at a local comic con (although didn't get any players; maybe try again this year).

ICONS is a derivative of FATE. I generally have a bit of problem with the more "story-gamey" games these days, but I think it would work for me as ICONS is specifically trying to emulate superhero comics. The overall feel of it reminds me of Marvel Super Heroes / FASERIP.

It's got it's own universe of heroes & villains that reminds me a bit of Villains & Vigilantes, although a lot of them are clearly knock-offs of famous characters (not-quite-Batman, not-quite-Superman, etc.).

(On a related note, I have just yesterday learned that the author of "Dark Dungeons" (the BECMI retroclone) has mashed up ICONS with Marvel Super Heroes / FASERIP and released it as MASKS. That's something I will have to check out when I have time.)

Have a link or more info on MASKS?

[shart2069]

http://www.gratisgames.webspace.virginm ... masks.html

I've downloaded the free PDF but not had time to look at it yet. (OK quick glance at the first few pages, it certainly has some FASERIP in its DNA. Also recommends using "FUDGE dice" but from what I see on page 6 it's equivalent to using 1d3s (using d6s and 1-2=1st result, 3-4=2nd result, 5-6=3rd result).

I think it might have been a thread on RPGNet that tipped me off as to what the game was based on (since for legal reasons author can't mention trademarked names of the original games, I never realized before them).

[Blood axe]

http://www.gratisgames.webspace.virginmedia.com/masks.html

I've downloaded the free PDF but not had time to look at it yet. (OK quick glance at the first few pages, it certainly has some FASERIP in its DNA. Also recommends using "FUDGE dice" but from what I see on page 6 it's equivalent to using 1d3s (using d6s and 1-2=1st result, 3-4=2nd result, 5-6=3rd result).

I think it might have been a thread on RPGNet that tipped me off as to what the game was based on (since for legal reasons author can't mention trademarked names of the original games, I never realized before them).

Thanks! I looked it over- it looks like Icons/Great Power with FASERIP instead of the Icons stats. The powers/limitations look 90% of Great Power.

Dan Houser is coming out with another "Hero Pack". Its Icons heroes/villains created by players- with stats & drawings. For $20 you get a pdf of the book (50 heroes + 50 villains) and YOUR HERO (or villain) drawn & put in the book. I signed up for a slot. I had a character drawn & put in Hero Pack 5 (The Crimson Fist).
This book is "Urban Legends" - lower powered heroes. (level of Daredevil, Hawkeye, etc)

[kjc]

Hey Blood axe, will you be running some ICONS pbp? You can count me in (of course that fact could kill your enthusiasm).

[shart2069]

ICONS The Assembled Edition IN HAND!

I had preordered months ago, and the book arrived in my mailbox today.

No time to look at it yet, just putting out the word that the book is being shipped.

[Blood axe]

ICONS The Assembled Edition IN HAND!

I had preordered months ago, and the book arrived in my mailbox today.

No time to look at it yet, just putting out the word that the book is being shipped.

Damn! You are lucky! Have a link? I gotta get this.

Another fun thing is the Hero Packs by Dan Houser. You can get your Hero/Villain stats & pic (drawn by Dan!) in the pdf book! Its like $20.
I have the Crimson Fist & soon Shuriken.