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Welcome to the ultimate d20 system superhero role-playing game. Silver Age Sentinels pushes

the boundaries of the d20 system with exciting and innovative new rules.

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Every age has its Heroes — men and women who

refuse to believe that humanity has a limit

for kindness and compassion. These heroes understand

the power that an individual

holds to change the direction of society.

Through their actions, they inspire others to reach beyond their own perceived

limitations and strive for greatness.

Believe. It will come true.

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PLAYTESTERSClark Barrett, Bryan Blalock, Kevin Brennan, John Clark, Leno Colluci, Rod Currie, Dan Davenport, Brian Dorion, Jim Eperson, John Fiala, Ryan Fisk, Ariana Fisch, Andrew Fix, PeterFlanagan, Brook Freeman, James Gardner, Viktor Haag, Darrell Hiebert, Richard Iorio II, Anthony Jackson, Alex Johnston, John Karakash, Tim Keating, Matthew Keeley, Tina Klien-

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WRITTEN BYStephen Kenson, Mark C. MacKinnon,

Jeff Mackintosh, Jesse Scoble

ADDITIONAL WRITING BYDavid L. Pulver, Lucien Soulban

ART DIRECTION AND GRAPHIC DESIGN BYJeff Mackintosh

GRAPHIC PRODUCTIONAdam Jury

LINE DEVELOPING BYJesse Scoble, Lucien Soulban

GAME SYSTEM DESIGNED BYMark C. MacKinnon, Jeff Mackintosh

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Jesse Scoble

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS4 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

4 Introduction to Heroism 1014 History of Comics7 Silver Age: Being on the Same Page7 Role-Playing the Mantle of Heroism8 What is a Role-Playing Game8 Example of Play?

9 CHAPTER 2: CHARACTER CREATION9 Step 1: GM Discussion9 Step 2: Character Outline10 Step 3: Generate Ability Scores11 Step 4: Select Class16 Step 5: Character Attributes40 Step 6: Select Skills44 Step 7: Character Defects49 Step 8: Calculated Values49 Step 9: Background Points

51 CHAPTER 3: GAME MECHANICS51 Introduction51 The Passage of Time51 Taking Action52 Dice and Dice Rolls53 Combat53 Initiative54 Character Action56 Non-Combat Actions56 Defense57 Damage59 Mind Combat60 Recovery60 Using Powers in Combat61 Character Advancement61 Destroying Buildings62 Blowing Up Worlds62 Example of Combat

64 CHAPTER 4: WEAPONS & VEHICLES64 Breaking Objects65 Personal Weapons65 Customizing Firearms67 Types of Ammunition67 Grenades and Explosives67 Vehicles69 Customizing Vehicles71 Body Armour and Protective Devices

72 CHAPTER 5: PLAYING SUPERHEROES72 Superhero Gaming72 Secret Origins: Creating a Hero74 Great Power, Great Responsibility: Being a Hero75 United We Stand: Superhero Teams77 Advice Summary for Players

78 CHAPTER 6: GMING SUPERHEROES78 Game Mastering Superheroes78 Game Mastering Basics78 Designing Adventures79 Stripped to the Core: The Heart of d20 Silver Age Sentinels81 Keeping the Players Interested82 Handling the Rules82 Troubleshooting83 Creating a Campaign85 Game Mastering Techniques86 Sources of Inspiration86 Technology and Gaming: A Changing Landscape87 Convention Gaming88 Contributions and Bonus Points88 Moving Beyond d2089 Advice Summary for the GM

90 CHAPTER 7: WORLD BUILDING90 World Building93 Bring on the Bad Guys: Creating Villains95 Simulating the Comics

98 CHAPTER 8: CAMPAIGN INTRODUCTION98 Introduction & History99 Timeline

110 CHAPTER 9: GEOPOLITICAL OVERVIEW110 The History of Metahuman Law in the USA111 Personalities at Ascension Institute111 Egide Ubiquiste112 The World Today113 Africa114 Asia116 Central/South America118 Europe120 North America122 Pacific Islands & Australia124 Thule

126 CHAPTER 10: EMPIRE CITY126 Manhattan Island, or “The City”

133 CHAPTER 11: MAJOR PERSONAE154 APPENDIX: ANIMAL STATS154 APPENDIX: GENERAL NPC STATISTICS155 APPENDIX: CONVERTING d20 TO TRI-STAZ156 INDEX160 CHARACTER SHEET

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