Posts tagged Metahumans Rising
Day Jobs 16: Sailor
With two thirds of the earth covered in water, you would expect at least a few heroes who worked at sea. There have been a few, and not all sailors have to be away from the campaign city for prolonged time periods, many sailing out and returning the same day. Some notable spandex sailors include the Tattooed Man, and Ultimate Thor.
The [...]
Day Jobs 15: Law Enforcement
It may be strange to think about, but there are a surprising number of superheroes who are also police officers. Not surprisingly there is a fair bit of crossover in the skills needed to wear the badge and put on the spandex. Some examples of heroes who are also in law enforcement include the Human Torch (Jim Hammond), Nite Owl I, the Questi [...]
Poisoned Apples, Part II: The Iron Ha...
Overview
Following the revelation of the Brotherhood in Poisoned Apples: Who Let the Dog Out, Consequences and Repercussions explores the depth of the corruption, and what might happen in trying to expose them.
A Sequel?
This adventure gives options for a direct follow up to Who Let the Dog Out, and if time has passed
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Poll: New Martial Arts In Metahumans ...
Recently we revisited martial arts in Metahumans Rising series, adding Sumo wrestling to the options. This got us thinking: Are there other styles out that that people might want to see? So far we’ve covered everything from Aiki-jujutsu to Wing Chun, but there are so many others we haven’t touched.
Help us decide which martia [...]
Day Jobs 14: Scoundrel
Not exactly a hardened criminal, but not everything scoundrels do is above board. Scoundrels make their living lying. This might take the form of gambling, confidence games, or if they are criminals outright scams or smuggling. Scoundrels are often charming, even when others know they are scummy or crooks, but they have something that keeps [...]
Day Jobs 13: Military
Hup to soldiers, it’s time to look at the myriad of heroes with military backgrounds.There are quite a few, from Captain Atom to Wolverine While most are veterans, some still maintain an active duty, or reserve status. This can create any number of plot hooks, not just from the classic work / life / spandex balance, but exploring conflicts [...]
Day Jobs 12: Data Analyst
This week we’re looking at number crunchers, The unsung heroes and / or the backbone of the business world, the Data Analysts. Data Analysts consolidate, organize, and restructure data in a way that it provides meaningful insights and is understandable to others. These are the people that figure out that the cost of gas has gone down or up n [...]
Re: Generation X
Suitable Campaign Age: Golden, Dark, or Cinematic
Adventure Tone: Introspective Action-Adventure
Recommended Power Level: Classic
Content Warning: The following adventure explores racism, politics, and social manipulation. The adventure contains asymmetrical acts of violence against innocent teens, and events [...]
Martial Arts In Metahumans Rising Par...
Explosive power and battlefield control
Dating back centuries, Sumo, translating striking one another, is a form of full contact wrestling first recorded in a tale of kami, or gods, battling over the lands of Japan. The national sport of Japan, Sumo, is highly ritualized and steeped in Shinto practices. While professional Su [...]
Legacy of C.A.I.N. – A Metahuma...
The June adventure is now available for download on DriveThruRPG and Itch.
Overview
In 1996 the Composite Android for Inclement Navigation was created to explore the harshest environments on earth. During their debut presentation something went wrong and the android was left abandoned after an underwater mining collapse. It is unc [...]