Ninja Hero (Hero System (5th Edition))

Michael Surbrook

ISBN 10: 1583660089 / ISBN 13: 9781583660089

Published by Hero Games, 1999

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Hero Games Hero System (5th Edition) Ninja Hero (VG+) (sticker on cover)Manufacturer: Hero GamesProduct Line: Hero System (5th Edition)Type: SoftcoverCode: DOJHERO400Copyright Date: 2003Author: Michael SurbrookPage Count: 158Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is VG+ - sticker on cover. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:Ninja Hero discusses and describes the martial arts genre for gaming, and shows how to create chracters, campaigns, wondrous weapons, and other elements of martial arts films using the HERO System rules. It includes:- a complete review of the martial arts genre and its five subgenres - Realistic, Cinematic, Wuxia, Video Games, and Anime - with guidelines and suggestions for simulating each part of the genres using the HERO System. - an extensive section on creating martial arts characters using the HERO System, including Package Deals for major character archetypes such as the Samurai or Chinese Knight-Errant.- suggested rules additions and variations for simulating marial combat in the various subgenres.- a comprehensive chapter on gamemastering martial arts games.- a detailed sourcebook including maps, five sample campaigns, nearly two dozens characters for the various subgenres, sample magic weapons, and plot seeds.Whatever the type of martial arts action you prefer, Ninja Hero helps you simulate it in your games!Ninja Hero is usable as a stand-alone product, but does not include the HERO System rules, only discussions of how to apply those rules. For the rules themselves, you'll need the HERO System 5th Edition core rulebook.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ninja Hero (Hero System (5th Edition))
• Publisher: Hero Games
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1583660089
• ISBN 13: 9781583660089
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The third genre book for the HERO System 5th Edition focuses on martial arts characters and campaigning of all sorts — from traditional chop-socky adventures, to pulse-pounding wire-fu and wuxia action, to the wild fighting and bizarre powers of anime and video-game martial arts! It discusses the elements of the martial arts genre, creating martial arts characters, how to run martial arts campaigns, and more! It also includes sample campaign settings and frameworks, example NPCs, and more!