I’m Thinking Of Running MASKS.... But?

Azhrei_Vep

Not at all, that's how much.

EricfromNJ

Keep in mind while it isn't tied to be run in Halcyon City, Masks is definitely a game of teen superheroes if you don't tweak it some.

The_Gekko_State

EricfromNJ yes I am considering the next generation of heroes angle. I should probably run it by my potential players. I am happy to hear that it’s not too closely tied to Halcyon City then.

Azhrei_Vep

Okay, I was short before because, Ironically,it was almost time to start the Masks game I'm running.

In a city other than Halcyon.

So... I can assure you that there is nothing on a game level tying it into Halcyon city. The default (very loosely defined) setting and the limited fiction all involve Halcyon City, but they're nothing that can't be ignored, like everybody does the default D&D setting.

To quote my PCs at least once a session: "Fuck Halcyon City. Those guys are stuck up pricks."

The_Gekko_State

Azhrei_Vep oh wow that’s awesome!

Well I’m happy to hear that then. It seem like such a great game.

Vyrrk

I can't remember exactly... but I would swear Jason or Jib ran a Masks game in the MCU on Happyjacks at one point.

The_Gekko_State

Vyrrk Ooooooo I will have to dig through the episodes then! Thank you. I just started the one that Jib ran in March 2017.

JDGriz

Vyrrk JiB did one for Avengers West Coast in Cortex Prime.

Azhrei_Vep

He also did straight up Masks for ... thirteen episodes, I think?

And your initial reaction may be irritation or perhaps even outright disgust by the end of character creation in that. Don't worry, you won't be alone in that. But it gets better, I promise.

The_Gekko_State

Azhrei_Vep I think I’ve started that one. I’ve been enjoying the character creation episode. Let’s me see the rules in play some what. But that’s just me hahaha.

JDGriz

That wasn't MCU... Wasn't that the Mr. Clean, zero, boom boom and derby girl run?

The_Gekko_State

JDGriz correct, it looks like you’re right cortex was MCU. If I found it right.

JDGriz

Hey my random nonsense that are only useful in niche communities is maxed out.

hoobuk

Jason did do a one-shot Masks game in the MCU. I believe it was a One Shot Saturday game. I was in it along with Mason and Kimi. Can’t remember who the 4th was.

But yes, it works fine... as teens in the MCU. If you want to play adults in MCU, I’d suggest Cortex Prime.

Azhrei_Vep

Yeah, the Teens part is non-negotiable.

It's also the game I'll likely use next time I decide to put RWBY on the table for players to choose, with some limitations placed on playbook selection.

The_Gekko_State

So I was talking with some of the potential players last night. As I finally got to game with them again. And they want to use Mutants and Masterminds... I'm not surprised. They like it and are invested in. Heck I am too. I've bought every book for the third edition. So Thank you all for the help. I will keep you all updated on how it goes in the other thread I have going.

EricfromNJ

The_Gekko_State As long as you are invested in it, both players and GM, I wish you all the enjoyment with it.

The_Gekko_State

EricfromNJ Thank you! I think it'll work out. I plan to be invested in it. So this nudge into choosing a system was good. I'll keep MASKS in the back pocket 😉

hoobuk

The_Gekko_State you could do your M&M game and then play a one-shot of Masks at some point with the same characters in a “What If They Were Teenagers?!!” game. Could be a fun diversion and a way to introduce them to the system.

JDGriz

Favorite thing about M&M now is the fact they just have stat bonuses now... Just a +5 not a 20 to determine if you have a +5.

The_Gekko_State

JDGriz Yes that is pretty great. I have just started going through my copy of the Basic Hero's Handbook. To reacquaint myself with the game. Forgot some of the cool ways they did things in the latest edition.