Taking the leap into Superhero gaming

[TJSKI]

Okay,

I think I may be ready to take the leap into Superhero gaming, so I need some advice on what rule set to look at.

So can some one tell me the pros and cons of these two rules, Pulp City and Super System?

Thanks

Tim Kulinski

[obsidian3d]

It depends on which edition you're looking at. I've played both the original Pulp City and SuperSystem 3rd edition. There are new editions out for both: Pulp City Supreme Ed, and SuperSystem 4th Ed. I own and have read through the new PC rule book, but haven't looked at SS 4th. Styx and a few others on the boards might be able to speak to them in more detail.

It also depends on what kind of gaming you want to do. If you want pre-made heroes you really only have two options: Pulp City or Batman Miniatures Game. Both are great games, but neither has the tools to create characters.

SuperSystem and Power Legion (from Ganesha Games) both have creation toolkits for making your own characters. I've got Power Legion and it's pretty good, but lacking a bit of support from the designer at the moment. He's a one-man shop so he gets distracted pretty easily after releasing a rules set. If you try out Power Legion, err on the side of less is more, especially when it comes to giving characters the Armour special rule.

[scouts19508]

TJSKI,

Here is a link to SS4 fast play rules, it might give you an idea about them.
https://app.box.com/s/742xd43j7kxl57fox9nk

Jim

[Elk101]

I recently did the same and went with Supersystem 4 with Crossover Miniatures with a dash of Reaper. SS4 offers a very customisable hero creator and the rules seem pretty slick.

[Hat Guy]

I'm a big fan of SS4. It's flexible enough to play just about any hero or villain. Getting into character creation is a bit difficult to get into but really rewarding.