Men & Supermen Rules: Index: Options For Your Character

If the selection of Types of Heroes is not enough variety for you, check out these possibilities, from the Optional Rules: the Alien Option, the Item-Based Option, the Electronic and Animal Control Options, the Astral Effect Option, the Optional Transformation, and the Mutation Option.

Aliens: As an alien, you are nonhuman, from another civilization on this planet, in this solar system, in this galaxy, in this universe, or even from another dimension or plane of existence. You might even be a created race, designed by a mad scientist in a foreign land. It’s your choice with the Alien Option.

Item-Based Powers: With the Item-Based Option, some or all of your powers come from an item you carry. This item has its own power source and can be used by anyone—features that can be both advantageous and disadvantageous.

Electronic and Animal Control: Normally, if you have some form of mind control or similar ability, this only works on sentient, organic creatures. With the Electronic Control Option, these powers work, instead, on electronics—computers, robots, home appliances. With the Animal Control Option, these powers work on animals—non-sentient, rather than sentient lifeforms.

Astral Powers: Most powers with physical effects will not work in the astral planes. With the Astral Effect Option, these powers will work in the astral planes, but not on the physical plane. For those who travel in their astral form, this can be quite useful.

Metamorphosis: The Optional Transformation gives you two physical forms—a normal form, and a superhero form. Generally, powers are not available for use in your normal form, but are available in superhero form. This makes you more vulnerable when in your secret identity, but makes it much easier to keep a secret identity.

Mutants: If your Editor allows it, you can also choose to be a Mutation: a normal human with modified genes. You will probably look strange compared to normal humans, and will also react differently (better and worse) to various poisons and chemicals.