The Heroes of Poseidonis
 Cover art by Michael E. Lee | |
| Designers |
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|---|---|
| Illustrators | Michael E. Lee |
| Publishers | DAG Publications |
| Publication | 1984 |
| Genres | Superhero |
The Heroes of Poseidonis is a supplement published by DAG Productions in 1984 for the superhero role-playing game Supergame.
Contents
The Heroes of Poseidonis describes the Supergame campaign setting of Poseidonis, a newly-created island in the South Pacific that can be used as a base of operations for the game's superheroes. The historical background of the island is outlined,[1] Rules are included for vehicles and jumping, and a section outlines how superhero groups should be used in a campaign. Floorplans for the base of the superhero group the "Knights" are shown.[2] The book also contains descriptions of 18 pregenerated superheroes[2] and how some of those characters developed their super powers.[3] A double-page centerfold map of the island shows the location of the island's two cities, Pacificus and Atlantis.[2]
Publication history
DAG Productions published the superhero role-playing game Supergame in 1980, and subsequently published an adventure, Reactor, in 1983. This was followed by the supplement The Heroes of Poseidonis in 1984, a 24-page book written by Jay Hartlove and Aimée Hartlove[1] with cover art by Michael Lee.[2]
Reception
In Issue 33 of Abyss, Lew Bryson found the book "tedious", asking why any player would want to use a pregenerated superhero instead of making their own. Bryson also pointed out that some of the superheroes were "absolutely blatant rip-offs", using as an example "a San Francisco cop named Harry who carries a .44 Mag", an obvious reference to cultural icon Dirty Harry.[3]
Reviews
References
- 1 2 Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. p. 56. ISBN 0-87975-653-5.
- 1 2 3 4 "Heroes of Poseidonis". Guide du Rôliste Galactique (in French). 2009-05-08. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- 1 2 Bryson, Lew (Spring 1985). "Supergames?". Abyss. No. 33. p. 7.
- ↑ https://archive.org/details/magazine-comics-feature-37/page/64/mode/2up