Hero System Sidekick

By Steven S. Long

The critically-acclaimed HERO System rules are now available in a new form: Sidekick!Sidekick contains all of the core HERO System rules, including character creation, combat and adventuring, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1583660305
• ISBN13: 9781583660300
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Hero Games
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Get Sidekick

I have to agree with Justin above. I've recently introduced a D20 group I play with to Hero using this product. It's alot less Intimidating than the core rules and it's easy to use. It's cheap and it's still out there, I saw it on the shelves of my local gaming store just this last weekend. If you've ever wondered about the Hero system ans want a cheap intro this is the way to go.

HERO System Sidekick

For the uninitiated: HERO is a universal roleplaying system that allows you to build your world from scratch. No random generation is necessary; you, the player, design each aspect of your character to your specifications. It also has the distinction of being (arguably) the best system for "Super Hero" roleplaying on the market and holding that title for twenty plus years. Sidekick, written by HERO System Line Developer, Steven S. Long, is a streamlined collection of the basic rules of HERO, as well including chapters on character creation, environment, equipment lists and sample characters. It was created with the intention of providing gamers with a tool with which to integrate new players into the ever-so-slightly intimidating HERO System. The book itself is an utilitarian, softbound affair, sporting the familiar "Hex Hero" logo on its cover and weighing in at a feather light 128 pages. Compare this to the Core Fifth Edition monster weighing in at 380 and you begin to understand the necessity of a book like Sidekick in the HERO System library. True to its promise, Sidekick is an excellent introduction to the greater HERO world. The "streamlining" consists of the omission of optional rules and edited definitions of skills/perks/talents/powers. The mechanics of Sidekick are identical to HERO proper, allowing for an easy transition into the big book when you and your group are ready. So if you want to have powers beyond that of mortal men and you haven't tried the HERO System, this book was written for you. Steve Long was sitting at his desk and said, "Hey, (insert your name here) needs a book to introduce him to the HERO System," and Sidekick sprung from his head fully grown and took flight. OR, if you need a book to help your D20 buddies get in the game, this book was written for them. You gotta love the tagline too, "Every HERO needs a Sidekick." Clever.

Great resource!!!

What is HERO system? Its a universal multi-genre roleplaying game. Check out www.herogames.com for more information on what it is. This book is the resource you need to tackle the HERO roleplaying system. HERO system is one of the versatile systems on the market. The one complaint you hear is that it is complex. The complexity is necessary for its depth and accuracy as a system. What does sidekick do? It takes all that complexity away and makes Hero simple and fast to master. This book is gold. At only 10$, its a steal. You are robbing Steve Long and friends. He should call the cops every time he sells a copy to report a theft. If you are interested in HERO system but aren't sure, this is the book for you. This is a great way to see if the system is what you are looking for without shelling out much dough. Believe me, you'll be tossing your other RPG books out the window once you read this book. This is also the book for you if you like HERO system but find it daunting at times. This is why I bought the book, and now I feel like i'm a master of the system. I can't recommend this book any more highly.

Hero Simplified

Why this book wasn't released right after Hero 5th (FReD) is beyond me, but now that it is here...it was worth the wait. If you've had trouble getting others to try Hero (as I have. Most think they need a degree in math to play), here is the solution in 128 pages. FULL of information and PERFECT for the player new to the Hero System, I've bought 5, so far. You can take just this book and run/play a game. You really need nothing else. Lots of examples of powers, spells, characters....the book is crammed full of information. Great explainations of how things work in the system. It is just what the doctor ordered to make the Hero System "easier" to understand.