I have been working on a new trait-based system to be the spiritual successor to Story Engine. It is similar yet different. It is turn-based, but can also do scenes in one roll. It is intended for supers, pulp, and opera. There are four styles of play, basically varying levels of power. I will be releasing a beta-version of the rules soon. In the meantime, here's some sample characters (note that elements may change)..
Florahla (Kestarian Temptress in the Dramatic Style)
Florahla is as beautiful as far as humanoid go, but not exceptional for a Kestarian. Perhaps that, combined with boredom, is why she left the homeworld. She enjoys manipulating humans and getting her way—but is a little less patient than she'd like to be. Still, Florahla knows how to use her looks, charms, and… other abilities to best advantage.
Abilities: can use all four arms independently, alluring, acrobatic ×1, seductress ×1, forger, psychology, hypnotic voice
Disabilities: perceived as a prostitute, compulsive manipulator, hunted by Fleet Lieutenant Dartming
Threads: Killintra Escort Guild, Miller's Clothier Group
Gear: Gurtman T6 Laser Pistol, 1000 credits worth of jewelry, several outfits (stylish)
Scurrilous Jack (Adventurous Pilot in the Heroic Style)
Jack found his calling at a young age when he ran away from the orphanage and stowed aboard a mail plane. Making his way from mail boy to mechanic was a cinch, but it took the war to make him a pilot. Life in the Royal Air Force was no easy ticket, so Jack soon found that jobs in the private sector were more tolerant of his many vices, including smuggling and gun-running. His new career made him famous to the point of being constantly on the run from the law and the bill collectors trying to take his plane. Life for Scurrilous Jack is never dull—but what kind of self-respecting scoundrel would want it any other way?
Abilities: roguish charm ×1, quick reflexes, mechanic, eyes like a hawk, fighter pilot ×2, pistoleer ×1
Disabilities: makes other men jealous around the ladies, large debt, on the run from the law
Threads: 181st Royal Air Force Squadron, Empty Trough Pub, X-Foes smuggling ring |
