Eletarmion Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Howdy folks: My group just started playing Call of Cthulhu again, so I've been reminded of how much I enjoy the Chaosium system. I've purchased BRP, and have been toying around with doing a superhero campaign in it, but I realize that the game system (as is) is less than optimal for most superhero campaigns. The actual Superworld, which I own but never ran, is a bit outdated and too glitchy for my tastes. I am, therefore, toying around with tweaking various aspects of the rules to suit my needs - a sort of updated Superworld if you will. One of the first things I'm tackling is the SIZE chart. The linear progression is a bit troublesome for superhero gaming, so I've designed the following: http://www.scribd.com/doc/40563893/BRP The table includes a "BRP Equivalent Size" column for easy conversion between classic BRP and my homebrew rules. I haven't fully sketched it out yet, but I figure that these rules will allow me to have characters with more "reasonable" strength scores. Spider-Man, I figure, would come in at around a STR 45. Using the Resistance Table, that means he has a 50% chance of lifting 7.4 tons (U.S) and approximately a 25% chance of lifting 15 tons (U.S.). Captain America might come in at around a STR 20, giving him a 50% chance of lifting 448 lbs. and approximately a 25% chance of lifting 900 lbs. As for Damage Bonus: I'm thinking of doing something like this: STR+SIZ 21-25 = +0 26-30 = +1d4 31-35 = +1d6 36-40 = +2d6 41-45 = +3d6 46-50 = +4d6 51-55 = +5d6 That would give Spider-Man (STR 45, SIZ 10) +5d6 punches. That would give Captain America (STR 20, SIZ 18) +2d6 punches. What do ya'll think? Best, Eletarmion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seneschal Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I'm glad you're working on this. The SIZ chart is often confusing for me, especially when dealing with non-standard beings/critters. A set of consistent benchmarks would greatly help those wishing to devise a supers game. Your calculations for Spider-Man and Captain America look good to me, based on my non-expert general geek knowledge of the characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eletarmion Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Thanks Seneschal! Life is busy, so progress on this will be slow at best, but I'll post updates as I get to things in dribs and drabs. Best, Eletarmion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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