[BNW] Re: bnw-digest.19990926

[PEGMatt@aol.com]

Sidhain@earthlink.net asked: 
>>
According to the rule a Goliath "superstrong" archetype can only carry
Strength+2 (7) which is a whopping 400lbs? Meaning he can carry another
Goliath (a wounded buddy) but is slowed to half speed, yet he can't lift a
Gorilla and still move--since it doesn't actually indicate how lifting works
just carrying and even that is a little unclear--Str+3 or more and a
character cannot move---ok but what's the ACTUAL limit, can an unmoving
person lift STR+5? +10?<<

Strength+3 is the maximum, but when it comes to the Goliath, you're forgetting to add in his +5 Strength bonus. 

You've also had a lot to say about how lazy we were in producing the book and how you feel ripped off by the "marketing scheme" of putting new power packages in each book. Honestly, I'm a bit put off by the strength of your comments, but that doesn't make your sentiment any less valid, so I'll try to address it here. The way BNW came out was not a matter of laziness, nor inexperience. It was a choice I made because I wanted a game in which creating a character that was in line with the world I'd created was fast and simple. 

As for the "scheme" of putting new power packages in each book, for Deadlands, one of the most popular things in our sourcebook are the new archetypes that come in each book. I decided to make that a key part of Brave New World. Our customers tend to like that. When we come up with new kinds of characters in Deadlands, no one complains that they weren't in the main book. 

I realize people have different expectations for a "superhero" game, but that's not what Brave New World's about at all. It's not about superpowers. It's about being on the run from a government that wants to take your rights away because people are afraid of people like you. 

If you just want a straight-up, four-color, works just like it reads in the comics kind of game, I wholeheartedly recommend Champions. In fact, if you like those rules better, feel free to make up your heroes with the Champs rules and play in the Brave New World setting. Once you bring the game home, it's yours to do with as you will. 

I'm sorry this one aspect of the game has soured your entire experience with it. If you really feel ripped off, bring the game back to you local store. If they won't take it, send it in to us, and we'll refund your money. 

Take care, 

Matt Forbeck
Pinnacle