barry_x's review
slow-paced
1.75
I picked up these playtest rules because I thought it would be fun to spin up a little Marvel RPG with the kids. It's been gathering dust for a while but since I paid for it, have delved into it over the last few days.
First of all, having read the rules I am pretty sure I won't be running this. It doesn't inspire me from a rules or Marvel or superhero perspective. The system feels really clunky and it's way to similar to how D&D games run which I don't think is a good way to run supers games. I suppose if you like mid-level crunch you may like it.
Also more fool me. The playtest rules were cheap and I thought there would be enough to engage a game with the kids with. Not really and a reminder not to pay for playtest rules.
Sadly this will sell well because it's an official Marvel rpg but there is nothing special here.
Also, the 'sample adventure' isn't a sample adventure. It's 'run a fight' which it is okay for playtest but don't sell a product with an 'adventure' if it doesn't have one.
Some may get something out of this but not for me.
First of all, having read the rules I am pretty sure I won't be running this. It doesn't inspire me from a rules or Marvel or superhero perspective. The system feels really clunky and it's way to similar to how D&D games run which I don't think is a good way to run supers games. I suppose if you like mid-level crunch you may like it.
Also more fool me. The playtest rules were cheap and I thought there would be enough to engage a game with the kids with. Not really and a reminder not to pay for playtest rules.
Sadly this will sell well because it's an official Marvel rpg but there is nothing special here.
Also, the 'sample adventure' isn't a sample adventure. It's 'run a fight' which it is okay for playtest but don't sell a product with an 'adventure' if it doesn't have one.
Some may get something out of this but not for me.
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