From: [m--ph--s] at [cco.caltech.edu] (Kynn Bartlett)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.misc,rec.games.frp.misc
Subject: DC Heroes RPG: LSH Sourcebook
Date: 1 Mar 1993 22:20:24 GMT
I wandered through the new Legion Sourcebook, and made a few notes as to
things that were forgotten, things that were left out, and things that
were just plain wrong.
These are my corrections on matters of game mechanics; I'm afraid to
even think about continuity errors or other gaffes. :) The sourcebook's
main mistakes seem to involve initiative -- dozens of characters have
incorrectly-calculated initiative scores.
This post will be of little interest to people who are not players of the
DC Heroes roleplaying game and Legion of Super-Heroes fans. :)
Comments and additionalcorrections are welcome.
--Kynn
p. 12 -- Rokk Krinn
The note should also mention Cosmic Boy's 8 APs of Flight.
p. 13 -- Garth Ranzz
Garth should have the following Drawbacks: Married, Minor
Physical Restriction (limp), Dark Secret (Proty's soul).
Garth also possess the power Energy Absorption at 10 APs,
with a Limitation: Electricity only.
p. 16 -- Luornu Durgo Taine
There's no reason for Triad to have -higher- skills than
Duo Damsel; also, these stats do not reflect recent changes
and revelations in the LSH comic. Use the following statistics
to reflect the current Luornu Taine:
DEX 7 STR 6 BODY 6
INT 7 WILL 7 MIND 7
INFL 6 AURA 3 SPIRIT 4
INITIATIVE 20 HERO POINTS 60
* Powers: Force Field: 20, Force Shield: 16, Sealed Systems:
16, Split: 1
* Skills: Martial Artist: 7, Vehicles (space): 5
* Bonuses: Force Field is projectable at range; Sealed
Systems is usable by anyone enclosed in the
Force Field
* Limitations: The Force Field and Force Shield powers are
possessed by only one of Luornu's bodies
* Advantages: Connections: Legion of Super-Heroes (High),
United Planets Militia (High)
* Drawbacks: Physical Restriction (for Cargggites): Luornu's
third body is dead, so she can no longer split
into three people, Married
* Motivation: Responsibility of Power/Thrill of Adventure
* Wealth: 6
* Note: Early in her career, Luornu had the Split power rated
at 2 APs. This power was reduced to 1 AP after one of
her splits died.
p. 19 -- Reep Daggle
Cham should probably have the Sharp Eye advantage. Also, the
limitation on his STR is far too severe. Instead, I'd suggest
allowing Reep to add up to 5 APs to his strength by using
Self-Manipulation to mimic the Growth power. His initiative
is 27, not 25. He also possess the Voluntary Exile Drawback.
p. 21 -- Gim Allon
As a Science Police Officer, Gim should also have the Skills:
Martial Artist: 5, Military Science: 5. This also makes his
Initiative correct.
p. 21 -- Lyle Norg
Invisible Kid I should have an Initiative of 24, the Skill:
Thief (stealth): 7, and Advantage: Scholar (biochemistry).
p. 22 -- James Cullen
I'm not even touching this one. Ew, Kid Retcon.
p. 23 -- Laurel Gand
Daxamites are -supposed- to be a bit -stronger- than Kryp-
tonians; if you like, add three points to all Daxamites'
strengths. Also, Daxamites can fly inter-stellar distances;
Laurel's Flight should be 34, and her Sealed Systems should
be 20. Laurel should also have a Miscellaneous Vulnerability
To Magic: Against magic, all her Powers and Attributes are
rated at 4 APs. (C.f. Superman)
Laurel should have the Drawback: Force Exile, since the
destruction of Daxam.
p. 25 -- Querl Dox
The Force Field belt should have the Bonuses: Force Field is
usable At Range, Sealed Systems is usable by anyone enclosed
in the Force Field.
p. 27 -- Lar Gand
See Laurel Gand's errata for comments on Daxamite stats. Also,
Lar should no longer have the Minor Psychological Instability
drawback, as the Eltro Gand persona was dislodged by Glorith's
attack.
p. 29 -- Jo Nah
Jo's Power Reserve is actually 17 APs, not 14. LSH Annual #1
(current series) shows that he should have Artist (actor): 6
as a skill. He possesses the following Advantage, as well:
Area Knowledge: Rimbor
p. 32 -- Salu Digby
Vi should have a higher Martial Artist; raise hers to 7 APs.
Also, her shrinking should be equal to the SW Shrinking Violet's,
at 20 APs.
p. 34 -- Dirk Morgna
Dirk should have a Limitation: Energy Absorption only works vs
heat/light attacks.
p. 41 -- Ayla Ranzz
Ayla should have the power Energy Absorption at 10 APs, with
the Limitation: Electricity only. Her Initiative should be
18.
p. 45 -- Val Armorr
Val possesses the Advantage: Iron Nerves as well as those
listed.
p. 48 -- Brin Londo
As Timber Wolf, Brin's BODY should be a 10, and after Karate
Kid's death, he should have a Wealth of 12. Furball should
have the power Claws at 12 APs, and the Drawbacks: Minor
Rage and Strange Appearance.
p. 50 -- Drake Burroughs
First, allow me to express a bit of outrage that one of the
most popular Legionnaires EVER only gets half a page in the
sourcebook.
Now that I've got that out of the way--corrections. In his
energy form, Drake also possess Invisibility at 4 APs. He
needs the Drawback: Catastrophic Physical Limitation (no
body when out of suit). He possesses the power Energy
Absorption at 12 APs, and his suit should have the powers
Thermal Vision: 6, Telescopic Vision: 10, Super-Hearing: 7.
His initiative is 9 when out of his suit, 20 when wearing
it.
p. 51 -- Troy Stewart
Technically, Troy's Exile should be listed as Involuntary.
He also possesses the Authority Figure drawback, as president
of New Earth.
p. 52 -- Dawnstar
When possessed by Bounty, her Initiative should be 29.
p. 53 -- Blok
Blok should have Density Increase at 6 APs, with a limitation
of Always On and an Advantage of Density Increase does not
Reduce Dexterity.
p. 55 -- Mysa Nal
The former White Witch has the Serious Psychological Instability
drawback.
p. 59 -- Tellus
Tellus breathes methane, not nitrogen. He also, whether I like
it or not, should have a Connection: Dark Circle (low).
p. 61 -- Kent Shakespeare
Kent should also have the power Regeneration at 7 APs, and a
Minor Physical Restriction: Needs to wear eyeglasses to see
properly. His Initiative is 36.
p. 62 -- Myg
Myg's new sonic powers give him Flight: 8, Sonic Beam: 10.
He should possess a Serious Irrational Attraction to being
loyal to the Dark Circle, since his mindwipe. Also, he has
the drawback of Voluntary Exile from his homeworld of Lythyl.
p. 63 -- Atmos
Marak Russen should have the power Matter Manipulation at
10 APs in addition to his listed powers, and a High Level
Connection with the Xanthu Government. His flight should be
30.
p. 65 -- Bobb Kohan
Since Crystal Kid doesn't have Transmutation, but Crystal
Production instead, he doesn't need that Limitation.
p. 65 -- Stig Ah
Reflecto's initiative should be 15.
p. 66 -- Staq Mavlen
At times, Staq has had a Minor Physical Limitation: Allergies.
p. 67 -- Ral Benem
Chlor's Initiative should be 14.
p. 70 -- Ulu Vakk
I think Ulu's Illusion should be Matter Manipulation instead,
with the same Limitation.
p. 70 -- Dag Wentim
Density Increase at 19 APs makes Stone Boy weigh several
thousand tons. Instead, he should have Density Increase at
9 APs and Skin Armor at 10 APs, plus Sealed Systems at 20.
His Density Increase does not reduce his Dexterity. The
word "Nura" is actually needed to enable him to -move- while
in stone form, not to change him to stone. His Initiative is
11.
p. 74 -- Celeste McCauley
I'd expect these powers to increase as time goes by. Celeste
also possesses the Sharp Eye advantage.
p. 84 -- Apparition
The SW6 Tinya also apparently has the power of Fog at about
4 APs.
Andromeda
See Laurel Gand.
Alchemist
I don't see why young Jan -shouldn't- have the same limitation
as the elder one. Also, Alchemist should have the Guilt drawback.
Gossamer
Young Ayla's initiative should be 19.
Inferno
See Dirk Morgna; also, the younger Dirk should have the Attractive
advantage.
Matter-Eater Lad
The SW6 Tenzil should have Gift of Gab.
Ultra Boy
Jo should have Artist (actor) at 6 APs.
p. 88 -- Prince Evillo
The prince previously possessed the power of Dimension Travel
(banishment only) at 12 APs, with a limitation: Only to his
personal "hell" dimension (which has a travel value of 5). He
has lost this power since Sugyn and Tenzil Kem destroyed it.
As head of state, Evillo also possess the Authority Figure
drawback.
p. 90 -- Flare
Flare should also have the power Flame Being at 6 APs.
p. 90 -- Tharok
Tharok's initiative is 31, and he possesses the Leadership
advantage.
p. 91 -- Glorith
Glorith also should have Sorcery: 10 and a Limitation: Cannot
use Time Travel on herself without causing all her powers to
gain catastrophic burnouts. She possess the Authority Figure
drawback, as ruling monarch of Baaldur. Her wealth should be
15.
p. 94 -- Lobo
His Life Sense should be a power, not a skill.
p. 95 -- Mordru
Mordru possesses the Authority Figure drawback, and should
have the advantage Scholar (magic).
p. 97 -- Roxxas
After his fight with Jo Nah and subsequent plastic surgery,
Roxxas possesses the Strange Appearance drawback.
p. 98 -- Time Trapper
The Trapper's body possesses Regeneration at 9 APs.
p. 100 -- Don and Dawn Allen
The Tornado Twins have the following Connections: Legion of
Super-Heroes (low), Interstellar Press (high).
p. 103 -- Dev-Em
See the notes above, on Laurel Gand. Also, Dev currently
should have the Serious Rage drawback.
p. 103 -- Sean Erin
They got his name wrong, for one thing. Also, while Shvaughn,
he had the drawback: Dark Secret (true gender).
p. 105 -- Dr. Gym'll
No, no, no! Gym'll only has -three- arms, and thus should
only possess the Extra Limb power -once- at 2 APs. He also
deserves the Bonuses: Scholar (metahuman medicine).
p. 106 -- Lydda Jath
Night Girl has UltraVision at 2 APs.
p. 106 -- Jonn's Initiative is 21. He should have the Drawback: In-
voluntary Exile.
p. 107 -- Loomis
Loomis has Recall?
p. 109 -- Grev Mallor
Grev is also Married.
p. 110 -- Sussa Paka
Her Initiative should be 17.
p. 111 -- Mekt Ranzz
As Lightning Lord, his Lightning was 12; he also possessed
Energy Absorption at 10 APs with a Limitation: Electricity
only. At that time he had Minor Psychological Instability
and the Motivation: Psychopath.
p. 113 -- Ron-Karr
When in Two Dimensional form, Ron's Initiative is 12; when
not, his Initiative is 14.
p. 113 -- Sade
She should also possess the Mistrust drawback.
p. 115 -- Science Police
An average Science Police officer should have at least 5 APs
of Weaponry.
p. 117 -- Rond Vidar
As the creator of the Time Cube, Rond has the Genius advantage.
His power ring, when worn, gives him a BODY of 12. The Ring
is powerless against the color yellow, and must be recharged
every 24 hours. Rond adds half of his Iron Will to his WILL
for purposes of computing the APs of Force Manipulation and
Omni-Power.
p. 126 -- Typical Dominator
The typical Dominator does -not- have the stats listed here;
these stats are for a typical Dominator scientist. A typical
Dominion soldier has the following statistics:
DEX 3 STR 3 BODY 4
INT 5 WILL 5 MIND 4
INFL 4 AURA 4 SPIRIT 4
INITIATIVE 12 HERO POINTS 15
* Skills: Military Science: 5, Weaponry: 5, Vehicles: 5
* Drawbacks: Miscellaneous: All Dominators must obey the
orders of other Dominatators who belong to a
superior caste.