Disney’s X-Men 97 has sparked a rash of internet chatter around the show “going woke” ruining childhood memories. After seeing a recent post, I thought it best to pause to talk about allegory, the history of the X-Men, comics in general, and how it informs superhero role-playing games to this day. While House Dok has discussed social issues [...]
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Allegory & Metaphor: When X-Men M...
Disney’s X-Men 97 has sparked a rash of internet chatter around the show “going woke” ruining childhood memories. After seeing a recent post, I thought it best to pause to talk about allegory, the history of the X-Men, comics in general, and how it informs superhero role-playing games to this day. While House Dok has discussed social issues [...]
Altitus: Bladesmith – Psionic S...
This week we introduce Bladesmith, a Classic villain with a taste for equality. What does that mean though?
Bladesmith As A Character
As a person, Bladesmith wants to elevate the standard of living for all people. However, the hardships of her life have shaped her outlook. She is a casual killer, who will not allow others stand i [...]
Mock Madness – A Metahumans Ris...
It’s not a turf war, but it sure feels that way. Grendel’s back, having unified the remaining Snake Jocks under the name Black Dragon Fitness Club, and they are looking for revenge. With the Snake Jocks on the hunt Mock and the rest of the Brood have recruited foot soldiers to protect themselves from the super powered monstrositi [...]
Altitus: Banyu Yue – More Than ...
Let’s take a quick break to examine a character built pairing the entries from series on martial arts and superhero day jobs. A Silat practitioner taken to a super powered level, which as it turns out, classic spandex is about on par with a lot of fighting games such as Street Fighter. Following this style of story, the character is no [...]
❤️ Love Struck – ...
Love is in the air, and it’s being used to control people. The Red Queen returns, feeding not just on blood but on the passions of others. Enslaving the local police and military forces, as she rounds people up through the city. What her endgame is remains a mystery, but those brought before the Queen quickly find that they are willing [...]
Between a Demon and a Fool – A ...
High tech energy weapons are flooding into the city and local gangs are having a field day with them. These guns are just a symptom of a larger problem. In the shadows someone is pulling the strings. The heroes are up against the clock in a race to figure out what’s really going on before it’s too late.
In addition to Weapons Test ( [...]
Naughty! – A Metahumans Rising ...
For years the power of the Krampus has been contained, but thanks to recent events in the North Pole, he has stolen his brother’s sleigh and will soon bring justice to the world. In the mind of the Krampus, there are no good children left! If the heroes cannot stop Krampus, every living being will be caged, thrashed, and cooked down to [...]
Quality Gear 6: Poles & Polearms
We return this week with a look at longer weapons from the guisarme to the glave, with staves and spears in between. These weapons offer wielders amazing striking power, at the cost of range. Polearms were pivotal for defensive lines, but should that line be broken, soldiers would need to adapt to closer combat styles. Spears are excellent a [...]
The Red Fool
As part of our Gear series, we are unveiling an NPCs who will be fully introduced in an upcoming adventure. The Red Fool is a Classic antihero that complements martial talents with Exceptional throwing knives, and basic protective Gear. Because they possess both Support Boons and a Fighting Style, the quality of their Gear is less important, [...]
Gobbler II: Fowlest Kaiju – A M...
Four years ago Dyson Turkey created a super-turkey to push their sales. What they didn’t realize is that they had created one of the greatest threats to North America known to man, Gobbler. Now, unwittingly, Butter Beaks Chicken has repeated Dyson’s mistake, giving birth to Hen Zero! When these two meat, let them peck! Only One Will Cl [...]