I've used DT mythic for running a Wild West campaign, it went well

I am intrigued by this game as well.  This genre would be great for the solo player, but does this work for the masked mystery man?  Somehow, I would think a flaw should be added for secret identity, in which anytime the hero has to lie or cover for himself or herself, they would be at a disadvantage.  

The Everywhen supplement Pulse Pounding Pulp has a Flaw suitable for Mystery Men and Women. As Garnett is a sharing sort of bloke I don’t think he’d mind me sharing this Flaw here:

Secret ID (Flaw)
Out of necessity, you conceal your true identity while adventuring. This frequently causes inconveniences (e.g. taking time to don a mask) and would have significant consequences if ever revealed. Note that you can have both this flaw and the Alter Ego boon, with the latter representing the perks of leading a double life.

I take this to mean that it is both roleplayed (takes time to don mask, etc.) and also you might have to take a penalty die from time to time if appropriate. It will work seamlessly with Dicey Tales.

Pulse Pounding Pulp also features a mystery man adventure, ‘The Demise of Doctor Enigma’.

Last edited by Gruntfuttock (12/29/2024 11:11 pm)

Gundarr_the_Great wrote:

That works perfectly for the flaw that I was looking for. I think the Alter Ego would only work if the hero is on the right side of the law.  I would guess that most of the mystery men during the pulp era would be considered by the police as wanted criminals working outside the law rather than as exalted heroes, similar to the Green Hornet, who was public enemy #1. 

By design, of course. As I recall, Britt Reid thought that playing the part of a criminal would make it easier to insinuate himself into the criminal underworld to destroy it from within.

Whereas guys like The Shadow and The Spider fell afoul of the coppers because they filled baddies full of lead!