Re: [BNW] What (if anything) will YOU do?

[The White Crow <whytcrow@io.com>]

Alpha rules...I put a lot of thought into this myself.  Some salient points:

1.  We see quite a few Alphas throughout the books.  No actual rules, per 
se, but descriptions.

2.  The suggested Alpha rules in the core book say to take 2 or 3 packages 
and put them together.

3.  We see occasional things along that line (guys who fly and have other 
powers, as an example).

4.  We also see folks who are a single power but at a higher level -- noted 
as "alpha level" whatevers.

Also, there seem to be a lot of variation in power level among the 
Alphas.  An alpha is always a cut above a delta, but there are some that 
are more powerful than others.  (Superior, who is listed as the most 
powerful alpha.  Just a comination of powers?  Perhaps, but probably just 
overall more powerful).

So, I went with the following rules, should I need an alpha in my game:

1.  Alphas are just plain more powerful.  Delta powers don't work as well 
on them (such as the Snuffer's penalty).

2.  They get an average of 3 power packages, with some getting more, and 
some getting less.

3.  For single-power alphas, their powers work without fail on regs (if 
there is a resistance rol), and all bonuses for the alpha are doubled, with 
all TNs for targets doubled.

It's a rough guideline, but it works for me.  I'm not currently running 
BNW, so I haven't gotten to test it yet.

Peace and cheerfulness,
Jennifer
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