I Have The Book.....

[J.T.]

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to thank you for a great game. I've played many superhero games over the years, liked a lot of them disliked quite a few as well, saying that this is most definitely one of the likes.

I have a copy of the original Godsend Agenda and loved the background though the rules didn't grab me (I even used some of the alien groups in another campaign) but now coming together with the D6 system has made this game come alive for me, so much so that I have told my group that once I've read the book completely I will be writing up thier characters to this system and shelving the Hero system rules we've been using. This game gives me all I need in a superhero RPG, speed, simplicity and flexibility.

One thing that I do have a slight problem with, though this is just from a quick look at the book while traveling home from work, is there doesn't seem to be an example character creation. I tend to look to see how a character is created to get a feel for how balanced a game is and the first thing I do is look at the character creation examples. Would you consider posting an example of character creation on your site so I can get an idea of the process. A good one to do would be Electra.

Anyway the above is a small personal gripe in a book that has put the super back into hero.

Keep it up

J.T.

[Jerry D. Grayson]

I will write her up tonight

I'm glad you like the book, praise the book to all four corners. The more people who hear what kind of product it is the better :D

[J.T.]

Thanks very much.

Yes the book is great and having read more will definitely be changing to this system. I will hopefully be converting my groups characters over the next month or so while on holiday and will post them here for everyone to see.


Keep gaming

J.T.

[Jerry D. Grayson]

Ok, lunch break post...

On page 162 of the GODSEND Agenda D6 book there is a character named Electra. While writing this up I noticed a typo under her point total. The listing reads 177 and should read 185pts. My math was off by 8 pts :confused:
The character is also posted as a PDF here (http://www.godsendagenda.com/art/Electra.pdf)
1st we start of with what power level we want to make the character. Electra is a team leader for the group Black October so we want her to be a little tougher than the default starting character at power level 3 (120pts). Electra will be power level 4 (150 pts). Power levels can be found on page 3 of the book

Next we decide what archetype Electra will be, archetypes can be found on page 6. The one that seems most appropriate for Electra is the Outsider since she is part of a team of renegade children. Outsider gives her 2D free to put into either the hide of sneak skill; we decide to put 1D in each skill.

Ok, now to spend some of those points…

When building a character I usually start with the attributes.
ATTRIBUTES
Electra has 3D in Reflexes, Coordination 3D, Physique 3D, Presence of 3D, Knowledge 3D, and Perception 3D. Electra has pretty good stats to reflect her intense physical and mental training.
Total points spent: 72pts

SKILLS
Brawl 1D
Dodge 2D
Flying 2D
Sneak 1D (remember she gets to add 1 die for free from her archetype)
Marksman 2D
Command 2D
Con 1D
Charm 1D
Persuasion 1D
Willpower 2D
Demolition 1D
Language 1D
Medicine 1D
Security 1D
Hide 1D (remember she gets to add 1 die for free from her archetype)
Investigation 2D
Search 2D
Streetwise 1D
Total points spent: 23pts

Next we move on to Advantages and Disadvantages
ADVANTAGES
Extra Body points R2
Good Looks R2
Synergy R4 (all members of Black October get this advantage for free, so she pays nothing for this)
Grim Resolve R2 (an advantage that can only be purchased by members of Black October)
Total points spent: 6pts

DISADVANTAGES
Secrete ID R2
Short Lifespan R2 (This is a mandatory disadvantage for Black October members, but they receive double the points for it)
Quirk (Obeisance) R3 (another mandatory disadvantage that nets her double the points)
Shine R4 (again a mandatory disadvantage but this time she doesn’t get double the points for it)
Total points gained: 18pts

POWERS
Combat Sense
Detect Chimerans 3 (this power is required as a member of Black October but she gets a point break for it)
Elemental Sheathe (electricity) 3
Force Field (can attack through advantage) 3
Flight 4
Energy Projection (Lighting Blast) 4
Energy Projection (Bio Energy Blast) 6
Total points spent: 102 pts
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Attributes +72pts
Skills +23 pts
Advantages +6 pts
Disadvantages -18 pts
Powers +102 pts
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Total 185

Electra is right in the middle of power level 4. She is obviously a seasoned hero with 35 additional points of powers. Since she is a NPC it doesn’t really matter much.

[J.T.]

Thanks a lot Attis that really helps understand how to put together a character.


J.T.

[Jerry D. Grayson]

No prob J.T.
I’d actually like to see player created stuff posted here as well. I’m curious to hear actually play stories as well. I get a kick out of seeing what people are doing with the game.

[Jerry D. Grayson]

Ok, here is a quick write up of Human Torch, Silver Surfer, and Tigra using the GODSEND Agenda rules.
Legal stuff 1st. Johnny Storm, Human Torch, Norrin Radd, Silver Surfer, Zenn-La, Greer Grant nelson, and Tigra are trademark and copyrighted Marvel Comics Entertainment Group, Inc. All rights reserved 2005

Johnny Storm A.K.A. The Human Torch!
Race: Human
Archetype: Bravo
Reflexes 3D, brawling 4D, dodge 4D, flying 6D(specialization +1D flying dodge), melee combat 4D
Coordination 3D , marksman 4D (marksman ship specialization +2D Flame Jet)
Physique 2D , stamina 3D
Presence 3D , charm 4D, persuasion 4D, willpower 4D,
Knowledge 2D tech 3D, security 3D
Perception 2D , investigation 3D, search 3D
Advantages: Authority (R1), Good Looks (R1), Fame (2), Wealth (R2)
Disadvantages: Quirk (Hot Head) (R1), Known Publicly (R1)
Powers: Energy Absorption 3(Fire energy only),Elemental Sheath fire 3, Flame Manipulation 6 ( Ka Focus Specialization), Flame Jet 4(Power Defense), Flame Jet 10 (Area Affect, Activation roll 2, Double Range, Cost Ka to activate 4, Uses life force), Flash Attack 3, Flight 5
Move:10. Strength Damage:2D. Fate Points: 0. Character Points: 2, Ka Points: 6, Body Points: 31
Power Level: 4 (184 points)

Now the other one (this one is grossly way too powerful for a player character)

Norrin RaddA.K A. The Silver Surfer!
Race: Zenn-La humanoid(but for simplicity sake, today he’s Elohim)
Archetype: Icon
Reflexes 4D, dodge 6D, flying 7D, melee combat 5D
Coordination 3D , marksman 5D (marksman ship specialization +3D Energy Blast)
Physique 3D , stamina 4D
Presence 5D, command6D, persuasion 6D, willpower 7D,
Knowledge 5D tech 8D,
Perception 7D (Eidetic Memory) , investigation 10D(specialization of finding life force rich worlds +3D), repair 8D, search 8D
Advantages: Efficient Ka (R3), Extra Body Points (R3), Other Worldly Appearance (R3), Power Minimum (R4) for Ka Manipulation, Cosmic Awareness, and Energy Blast
Disadvantages: Lethe (R2), Overconfident (R1), Employed (R3) By Galactus, Ball and Chain (R4) his adopted planet Earth, Cultural Unfamiliarity (R1)
Powers: Immortality, Body Armor 5, Life Support 20, Energy Blast 7, Sustenance 10, Energy Absorption 5, Ka Manipulation 15, Cosmic Awareness (Tracking limited to Planets useable by his master) 20, Language Comprehension 10,
Equipment: The Surfboard: Toughness 5D, FTL Travel 20, Flight 20, Super Speed 3, Obvious , One of a Kind, Equipment
Move:10. Strength Damage:2D. Fate Points: 0. Character Points: 2, Ka Points: 18, Body Points: 85
Power Level: 6 (416 pts, With Surfboard 463 pts)

Now, at the other end we have the Avenger known as Tigra

Greer Grant nelson A.K.A. Tigra!
Race: Human
Archetype: Warrior
Reflexes 7DDervish Defense , acrobatics 8D, brawl 9D, climbing 8D, dodge 10D, jumping 8D, sneak 8D
Coordination 4D ,
Physique 3D , running 5D, stamina 4D, swimming 4D
Presence 3D , charm 4D, intimidation 4D, persuasion 4D
Knowledge 2D , security 3D
Perception 2D , hide 3D, investigation 3D, search 3D
Advantages: Authority (R2), Extra Body Points (R1), Good Looks (R3), Wealth (R2)
Disadvantages: Quirk (Animal nature, angry) (R2), Secret Identity (R2)
Powers: Accelerated healing 4, Combat Sense, Fast Reaction 6, Natural Weaponry (claws) 3, Super Sense 3 (Ka Focus specialization), Super Jump 2 Note: all powers have the super heroic form disadvantage. This includes her 3 dice of super human Reflex attribute
Move:10. Strength Damage:2D. Fate Points: 0. Character Points: 2, Ka Points: 6, Body Points: 45
Power Level: 3 (120 points) Tigra is a perfectly balance starting level character