HERO System Sidekick¸ Revised
THE HERO SYSTEM ESSENTIALS IN ONE SMALL PACKAGE
The critically-acclaimed HERO System rules are now available in a new form: Sidekick!
Sidekick contains all of the core HERO System rules¸ including character creation¸ combat and adventuring¸ and equipment â€" but without all of the additions¸ options¸ and details found in the standard rulebook. Sidekick boils the HERO System down to its essential elements so you can easily teach yourself the game¸ bring new players into your campaign quickly¸ or refresh your memory on a crucial rule. And when you're ready to move up to the complete HERO System¸ learning it will be a snap because Sidekick's already taught you the basics!
But Sidekick doesn't sacrifice the flexibility¸ customizability¸ and freedom that are the hallmarks of the HERO System. With it you can create any sort of character¸ ability¸ weapon¸ spell¸ gadget¸ or vehicle you can think of. It lets you do just what you want to do: create great characters and games.
Sidekick includes:
â€"A quick introduction to the HERO System rules¸ with guidelines and suggestions for character creation
â€"Character creation rules¸ including Characteristics¸ Skill¸ Perks¸ Talents¸ Powers¸ Advantages¸ Limitations¸ Disadvantages¸ and more
â€"Combat¸ adventuring¸ and task resolution rules that are easily learned but offer a wide range of tactics and abilities
â€"Five sample characters¸ plus hundreds of example abilities¸ spells¸ weapons¸ and vehicles
â€"A comprehensive glossary and index so you can easily find just the rule you're looking for