05-09-2012, 06:34 PM | #1 |
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Marvel RPG?
So I want to run a supers campaign using GURPS, but I want to use parts of the Marvel universe for background. Is it worth getting the new Marvel RPG if I don't plan on using its rules?
I haven't read comics in over ten years. Will the RPG catch me up? I know there are some really good Marvel to GURPS conversions in the GURPS forum so I'm not worried about that. I just want background and setting info. Thanks, Benjamin |
05-09-2012, 07:30 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Marvel RPG?
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The rules for the faserip game are online for downloading. Don't have a link.
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05-10-2012, 12:16 AM | #3 | |
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05-10-2012, 12:48 AM | #4 |
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Re: Marvel RPG?
If you aren't using the rules, you're probably best off going to original sources (comic books) or character guides (both fan sites and official publications). Also, bear in mind that comic book characters are extremely inconsistent in power level and other abilities, so don't sweat the exact details.
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05-10-2012, 01:01 AM | #5 | |
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You're far better off with the FASERIP marvel stuff, as at least that gives you some stuff that you can look up for maximum ranges and such. |
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05-10-2012, 01:54 AM | #6 |
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Re: Marvel RPG?
There is very little Setting/Background in the new Marvel RPG.
There are a load of character builds for many of the Avengers, Fantastic 4 and X-Men, etc - but as ak_aramis said, the rules system doesn't really give you much to help in converting those characters to GURPS. |
05-10-2012, 04:38 AM | #7 |
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Re: Marvel RPG?
The marvel database has lots of information on heroes, and there's a Marvel thread floating around on the GURPS forum. I don't think you need to dig up the RPG.
(I've collected every Marvel RPG made, from Faserip to SAGA (underrated) to Universe (ditto) to the recent "Action" version. They all have their charms, but they all tend to be lower in detail then GURPS will be, and thus personally of no more utility for coming up with stats than the Marvel Database)
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05-10-2012, 07:18 AM | #8 | |
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05-10-2012, 01:30 PM | #9 | |
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It's fine and playable. But it's a lousy reference. |
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05-10-2012, 02:36 PM | #10 | |
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Edit: Also, just wanted to add: It's much easier to lose detail than to add it. GURPS is one of the higher detailed games, mechanically speaking. Any conversion of game material to GURPS from a more abstract system tends to require so much added detail that it's usually simpler to recreate rather than convert.
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