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The Defenders

Started by RPGPundit, May 12, 2017, 06:43:26 PM

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May 12, 2017, 06:43:26 PM
So, what would you use to run a campaign inspired by the (netflix version) of Marvel's Defenders?

Also, would you have the PCs play the official characters? Or would you have them make new characters along those lines?
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May 12, 2017, 07:39:56 PM
ICONS for me.  It's not necesarily and ideal fit for exclusively street-level heroes and there would have to be some ad-hoc restirctions to powers and ranks at character generation, but I know, it works well and I think that counts for a lot.

Definitely go for original characters. I could try pitching the Defender as the inspiration but I'm pretty once the game start it would mutate in its own thing and find its own tone and flavour. If I were to pitch a Defenders inspired game it will somehow turn into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, a Turtles inspired game will somehow turn into Agents of Shield, a Shield game would evolve into The Defender. That's just how gaming goes.
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May 12, 2017, 07:49:30 PM
Supers! Revised. Works pretty well for street level.
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May 12, 2017, 09:01:32 PM
Heroes Unlimited because at least combat would be exciting and you'd get some funky lower-powered vigilante types, which I understand the new Defenders are. You could certainly do Daredevil and Power Man & Iron Fist from the old comics with HU, maybe give Iron Fist some stuff from Ninjas & Superspies.

Haven't seen the actual TV show.

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May 12, 2017, 09:32:07 PM
Quote from: Dumarest;962012Heroes Unlimited because at least combat would be exciting and you'd get some funky lower-powered vigilante types, which I understand the new Defenders are. You could certainly do Daredevil and Power Man & Iron Fist from the old comics with HU, maybe give Iron Fist some stuff from Ninjas & Superspies.

Haven't seen the actual TV show.

This pretty much describes my groups game in 1993.:)
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#5
May 13, 2017, 01:00:05 AM
TSR's Marvel Superheroes.

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#6
May 13, 2017, 01:34:21 AM
Champions. However the secret sauce is how you set up the campaign. For the most part  the rules are irrelevant except as a preference.

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#7
May 13, 2017, 01:42:48 AM
Champions, natch. But practically any Supers games could probably handle it. Campaign set up, mood and atmosphere would be key.
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May 13, 2017, 01:58:14 AM
Quote from: Ronin;962017This pretty much describes my groups game in 1993.:)

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May 13, 2017, 02:47:54 AM
Quote from: RPGPundit;961986So, what would you use to run a campaign inspired by the (netflix version) of Marvel's Defenders?

Mutants and Masterminds 3e (because I know it well) or ICONs.

Quote from: RPGPundit;961986Also, would you have the PCs play the official characters? Or would you have them make new characters along those lines?

Whatever my players want, I'm flexible.  Also, the street-level vigilante tone is right up my wheelhouse, as the saying gets mangled, so I'm on board with the idea.
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#10
May 13, 2017, 05:08:08 AM
My own Triumphant! - I say that because I'm playing in in and/or running 3 face-to-face games and one pbp game using it.

If I wasn't going to use my own system, I'd probably give V&V or BASH! a go.

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#11
May 13, 2017, 06:18:10 AM
Heroes Unlimited, to hit that nice street style, and because I keep coming back to that system. TSR's Advanced Marvel Super Heroes would be appropriate as well.
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#12
May 13, 2017, 07:54:00 AM
Quote from: Simon W;962070My own Triumphant! - I say that because I'm playing in in and/or running 3 face-to-face games and one pbp game using it.

If I wasn't going to use my own system, I'd probably give V&V or BASH! a go.

I was going to add this one, too.:-) It's nice and swingy, so you get some exciting fights.
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May 13, 2017, 09:56:08 AM
AMP:Year One

It is a Street Level superhero game.
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#14
May 13, 2017, 11:25:26 AM
M&M 3e

I'm running a PL 10 Avenger/JLA/Fantastic Four type of game set in Emerald City, but I am finding I am bypassing a lot of (good) setting material because it seems like it is geared more towards a street-level supers game.

This is the first M&M campaign I've GMed. It's been a good run and a good place to start the game, but I feel like starting at a "street level" would open up more possibilities.
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