2002 · Sourcebook (rules/options to enhance play)
The Hero System Genre by Genre
This guide introduces major roleplaying genres and explains how to use the HERO System to create characters and campaigns for each one. It covers settings ranging from modern espionage and fantasy to science fiction and superhero adventures, outlining key genre features and how to represent them with the rules. Each section includes sample characters as references for creating player characters and NPCs.
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