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Super Action Role-Play $16.95 $6.99
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Super Action Role-Play
Publisher: Four-Color Studios
by James R M. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 05/22/2022 09:36:57

I have to say, I've been reading this in chunks and I really like the mechanics of this game. Its simple and handles a lot of the superhero tropes quite well. Not really for cosmic level play, but for a good street level up to Spider-Man power level, it does a great job. I like this game and the fact that they include skirmish rules for minis and alternate ways to do things (cards for initiative) you can tell there's effort and a love of the genre on display. Anyone who notes Copra, Justice Machine and Suicide Squad (hoping the 80's version) has my full support. I want to run a game of this at some point and have a bunch of minis on the table for it.

The only real critique I have is the layout. This is the only reason I didn't give it a five rating. There are a lot of empty spaces that could have used more of the great art shown elsewhere in this book. The art is awesome. It has a real old school-mixed with a more indie feel which scratches my itch for superhero aesthetics. Jay Piscopo is awesome! So with that said, the book felt sort of unfinished and I sorely wanted more of Jay's art to fill those spaces. I even caught myself thinking that I'd like to just send some of my art in for free just to fill it. Hah! So, its a minor critique for a game I really like and hope more support is coming for it. Villain folios, settings and new powers packed with more of Mr. Piscopo's art. Also, if there was an edited version with more art, I'd buy another physical copy of this. No joke!

Anyway, great job guys! Keep 'em coming.



Rating:
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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Creator Reply:
Thank you! You've given me a great idea for some character folio releases! Once I am done working on my current skirmish miniature projects, I am going to circle back and work on some of these!
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Super Action Role-Play
Publisher: Four-Color Studios
by josh s. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 11/26/2021 00:28:17

The general mechanic of the game is your basic 3d6 sort. "Solo" play in this game should not be considered roleplay but rather roll play. It's nothing but a slug fest on a battle map between two teams. I was hoping for something similar to Scarlet Heroes but was sadly dissapointed. If you're like me and searching for a hero ttrpg, I'd suggest looking elsewhere. If you still want to purchase it, I'd wait for it to be marked down. 14.95 is too much.



Rating:
[3 of 5 Stars!]
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Creator Reply:
Hi, Josh! I just wanted to let you know I am working on a rules plug-in for SAR that contains more extensive solo campaign rules. The solo rules in the base book were really just intended to let you run solo battles in the context of a super skirmish. But if you couple those rules with the new campaign plug-in, you can have a much fuller RPG experience. This plug-in also includes random chargen rules. Here they are: https://app.box.com/s/95rh9qa26gmw55iyngg88v7r4ecqz9nz Let me know what you think! And Happy New Year! Scott Pyle
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Super Action Role-Play
Publisher: Four-Color Studios
by David R. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 11/14/2021 07:21:38

You get to play super heroes! Like the authors other games this captures the flavor of our favorite four color heroians. Great system quick to play with solid proven mechanics.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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