Re: [BNW] Miscellaneous

[dschniepp@ldd.net (Don Schniepp)]

>I've heard this complaint in some reviews too, and I think people are
missing the point. This is *Brave New World*, a roleplaying game, not
*Superhero: The Generic Roleplaying Game*. The power packages are meant to
put people into the right kind of heroes and power levels straight away.
Plus, they make hero creation a snap. Fussin with all sorts of point systems
takes all day. If you (or your players) like that, I heartily recommend
using the Champions or GURPS rules to build your heroes to your own taste,
then come on over and play Brave New World.


Absolutely.  I want a system that does one thing well --such as super
heroes-- and not a bunch of genres decently like Champions (ugh) does.  I am
extremely glad that I don't need a calculator or software program to create
a hero for BNW.  I do hope, however,  to see lots and lots of power packages
popping up very soon so when a player tells me he wants to play a hero like
Mr. Fantastic or The Vision, I can say, "No prob.  Take a look at this
package right here."  Keep in mind though that I am the typical fanboy and
would be perfectly happy with 10 books coming out every month and reading
about all the secrets being spilled in the first couple of months as well.
:)

Don S.