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Supervillains (role-playing game)

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questioned whether this was a role-playing game at all, writing, "there's a lot more board-gaming than role-playing, and it's dismal board-gaming at that." Swan found the rules were "so full of holes that the players are virtually forced to invent their own game." Swan concluded by giving this game a
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fails in this regard. Mr. Register has a vivid imagination, but has failed to translate his ideas into a coherent form. Coupled with this is the typical lack of care shown by in proofreading, editing, and organizing their products. The combination is deadly. Avoid
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The game comes with a board map and cardboard counters representing the pregenerated heroes and villains. A few role-playing rules are included.
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was designed by Rick Register and published by Task Force Games in 1982.
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Task Force Games
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The Space Gamer
The Complete Guide to Role-Playing Games
Rick Swan
Different Worlds


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Swan, Rick
The Complete Guide to Role-Playing Games
Categories
Superhero role-playing games
Task Force Games games

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