Re: [BNW] Power packages to watch for

["Steve Crow" <crow_steve@hotmail.com>]

>So not having the benefit of playing an actual game yet (still trying to
>organize things) I was wondering something.
>
>All of the Power Packages look alright on paper, but I was wondering if
>there were any out there that are unbalancing to the game.  I mean are 
>there
>any that seem to be just either too good, or not good enough?  Are they all
>pretty much fair or do I need to watch out for one or two of them (either
>enhancing or lowering their effectiveness)
>

We've noted some problems with Shrinker.  Taking Size 4 is a Hindrance.  
Taking Size 1 (even with 8-10 pts. of Armor) can be really, really 
dangerous.  You almost _have_ to have both Tricks to pull this off (unless 
you like kneecapping folks - presumably Shrinker types never get Head Shots 
when shrunk :) ).  Taking Brawny (which apparently gives you 10/- as opposed 
to 8-) seems to be a
mandatory step.

"Genius" is probably of not much use to you in a combative environment, and 
his Tricks strike us as a little vague.  Not sure if you considered this a 
problem or not "balance" wise.

Sneak is somewhat tricky.  The guy's main power is...well, sneaking.  But 
having him do a bunch of ambushing can get kinda boring.  Unfortunately, 
when you pit somebody up against him that can actually spot him, he'll 
probably complain because his character isn't being allowed to do what he 
intended.  :(

Gadgeteer - who knows?  The rules say to give them stuff similar to a Power 
Package, but the Power Armor provided as an example is actually somewhat 
better (armor, flight, blaster-type guns.  The guidelines in the base 
rulebook are really really vague here.

>Also how have people been handling Goliaths in their games?  Their social
>disadvantage would seem to be a HUGE disadvantage for any mission that
>required investigation in any way.  Do Goliath players just deal with it, 
>or
>have creative Guides/players found a way for them to take part in the
>investigative side of missions
>

We just have all the Goliaths become Bargainers.   Build a Delta Relic of 
the Goliath power.  ;) Take off the amulet/wand/crown/whatever, lose the 
Powers (but more importanyl, the Quirks!), go blend into the crowd and 
quietly investigate.  When it's time to do some whoop-ass, put it back on.

>--Blue Streak
>"Move it slowpoke!"


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Steve Crow

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