Started a new game of this last night, my first time running a PBTA game. I’ve read a bunch on it, but am eager to try something new from my current game.
We have a Nova with cosmic powers who is the result of a particle accelerator accident, a Doomed who has psychic powers but has yet to fully come into her own, a Delinquent android created by an AI system who can prowl the networks to find information, and the heir to Santa Claus, off on his own to do good with his powers of super speed, air manipulation, and the ability to write “letters to Santa” for advice in difficult situations.
Their “backstory battle” was against a mind-controlling real-estate developer whose penthouse suite was entirely covered in gold, which completely dampened the Nova’s powers. Unfortunately, the tower was destroyed, along with the homes of the android and the Doomed’s best friend.
Now they are on the hunt for The Disassembler, a destructive criminal who was sprung from the AEGIS transport vehicle by GridVolt, a powerful villain with powers to shut down systems and reflect attacks. The trail went cold last night when they found the computer that was blocking the Delinquent’s searches, which had reflected her electronic-psychic blast back onto herself.
Any thoughts on how to get them back on the trail?
The Dissasembler attacks a group of HELP LESS CHILDREN
Why did GridVolt need the Disassembler for? Maybe the two villains show up at an AEGIS depot somewhere to get the Hubertium (fuel that powered the Particle Accelerator) . Their association is for this once, afterward the debt is paid and Dissambler will go his merry way.
GV’s drive is to “Free those in chains” with a massive super-prison break, while the Disassembler provides a distraction to the larger superhero community.
Have the Disassembler approach the group asking for help. Not knowing how to contact them, this starts with over-the-top ridiculous super-villainous schemes. He knows who the really dangerous guys were in prison and has some ideas about the real threat behiond GridVolt’s plan.
I really like this idea. Also with THE CHILDREN!