Vigilance Press Podcast

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we give the M&M3e Random Character Generator a test-drive

In this podcast, regular guests James Dawsey of Shadowchaser Studios and frequent Green Ronin freelancer Jack Norris test out the soon to be released Random Character Generator for Mutants and Masterminds 3e. The Character Generator will be included in the upcoming GM Toolkit which will include a Quickstart Guide and GM Screen.

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TEEN TITANS ACTUAL PLAY

In this episode, we test drive some of the Teen Titans (who will be released in the upcoming Heroes and Villains 1 and 2 for DCA from Green Ronin) James Dawsey GMs, Dan Houser plays Blue Beetle, Jack Norris is Cyborg and yours truly (Mike Lafferty) plays Red Devil

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we give the M&M3e Random Character Generator a test-drive

In this podcast, regular guests James Dawsey of Shadowchaser Studios and frequent Green Ronin freelancer Jack Norris test out the soon to be released Random Character Generator for Mutants and Masterminds 3e. The Character Generator will be included in the upcoming GM Toolkit which will include a Quickstart Guide and GM Screen.

Don't forget to visit our sponsor at http://www.nobleknight.com

I thought I heard a reference to me in this one. I have to swim with troll sharks to keep from getting a big head.

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In this episode, we talk with Green Ronin freelancer Chris McGlothlin about the Emerald City Sourcebook he's been working on. (We don't get into too many details as its still in early development.) We talk more at length about what Chris likes about 3rd Ed and we spend a good deal of time discussing Chris' feelings on modern superhero comics.

Also on hand are Dan Houser and Jason Tondro (http://doctorcomics.blogspot.com/)

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The more I hear about Emerald City the more I like how it sets up the starting conditions for a new campaign. I like it more than Freedom City in that regard. The actions and interaction of the players can directly mold the attitudes of the public.

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A few things for Mr. McGlothlin

1) Noir was an awesome book, if they decided to redux it for 3E I would be interested

2) Iron Age was when I was really into comics. I am a big fan of that period of comic books

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Side comment: Noir was a book I really liked and I feel Chris' pain about it but I really dug it and have repeatedly been on the record as have doing so (and won't ever stop, really).

Also, with the Marvel Noir titles doing well, I admit I'd love to see a 3E version of the book as I think there is interest on some level. Hell, I'd love to work on one, given that I did a few noir rpgs, I've got a few ideas on what might be fun myself.

[Shadowchaser]

I dig the Noir book myself. I'm a bigger fan of Pulp adventures, and as much as Mr. McGlothlin has stated that the genre has been sufficiently "Covered" by other games, I'd still like to see a Pulp sourcebook for M&M.

But yeah, Noir was a great resource, and covered the genre very well.

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New Podcast is up

We give the Green Lanterns in the upcoming Green Ronin DCA release Heroes and Villains Volume 1 a test drive in this gaming session.

James Dawsey GMs. Dan House plays Guy Gardner, Mike Lafferty plays Kyle Ryner, Ruben Byrd is John Stewart and Vincent Christ is Superman.

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Dan did a great Gardner. Weird Question if I wanted to get the ICONs Villainomicon and convert the characters to M&M 3E how difficult a process might that be?

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Dan did a great Gardner. Weird Question if I wanted to get the ICONs Villainomicon and convert the characters to M&M 3E how difficult a process might that be?

There's really only the most basic mappings from ICONS to MnM3e. They're very different systems. I'd say that you'd basically be generating all the Villainomicon characters from scratch while using their ICONS writer-ups as a loose guideline.

So, a lot of work. IMHO

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Dan did a great Gardner. Weird Question if I wanted to get the ICONs Villainomicon and convert the characters to M&M 3E how difficult a process might that be?

There's really only the most basic mappings from ICONS to MnM3e. They're very different systems. I'd say that you'd basically be generating all the Villainomicon characters from scratch while using their ICONS writer-ups as a loose guideline.

So, a lot of work. IMHO

If the villains are amusing enough it would be worth it. I still have the M&M 2E version of the Villainomicon that I use with the current system.

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Part Two of the Green Lantern actual play is up



This is the conclusion of the Green Lantern Actual Play session that we began on June 22nd using the stats for a handful of Green Lanterns and villains (Amazo, Atrocitious, Cyborg Superman) who appear in Heroes and Villains Volume 1 from Green Ronin.

Once again: James Dawsey GMs. Dan Houser plays Guy Gardner, Mike Lafferty plays Kyle Ryner, Ruben Byrd is John Stewart and Vincent Christ is Superman.

CHECK IT OUT

[PhelanMahoney]

Great finish, I love how Guy was played especially. And threatening to have his wife say something to him was amusing. One wonders how such a dude with such a big mouth and who constantly acts like a jerk can find room in his mind and/or heart for anyone but himself. But from what I can tell he honestly does care for Ice, who knows maybe she is the eye of this hurricane of belligerence that is Guy Gardner.

[Shadowchaser]

Great finish, I love how Guy was played especially. And threatening to have his wife say something to him was amusing. One wonders how such a dude with such a big mouth and who constantly acts like a jerk can find room in his mind and/or heart for anyone but himself. But from what I can tell he honestly does care for Ice, who knows maybe she is the eye of this hurricane of belligerence that is Guy Gardner.

I think the bigger mystery is what Ice sees in Gardner! Either way, Dan does a great job, way to go Dan!

Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed the adventure!