[BNW] Re: bnw-digest.19991029

[MForbeck@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/29/99 10:50:33 PM, DeadTim writes:

>One of my players wants the Sidekick quirk.  I've always liked Sidekicks
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>it gives me an NPC to help with clues, be a moral compass, etc.  But the
>question is this:  The rules for BNW are pretty vague about the powers.
>Should a sidekick have the FULL powers / skills of a normal (PC) Delta??
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>Personally, I hope not.  Sidekicks that I have ever seen are usually a
>little less powerful than their mentor.  But how to do that in a BNW format??

According to the rules, they certainly should. I'd pick out the negative 
quirks yourself, though, including Young and Impulsive. In fact, as the 
Guide, you could (and probably should) design the whole sidekick yourself. 
After all, heroes don't usually pick their sidekicks. It's usually the other 
way around. Feel free to give him/her lower stats too. 

Thanks for playing!

Matt Forbeck
Pinnacle