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The conflict between humans and supermen: Who is the voice of justice in the "abnormal" world?
Since 1998, the sudden emergence of superhuman beings has brought drastic changes to the world. These superhuman beings, or "supernovas", have become an important issue in human society in the "abnormal" world of 2008. As a role-playing game, "Aberrant" shows the complex relationship and conflict between humans and supermen through its unique setting and characters.
Settings Overview
In the world of "Aberrant", the emergence of supernovae marks a turning point in an era. Beginning in the late 1990s, these humans with superpowers are no longer myths but reality. Not only do they possess powerful abilities, they also face fear and distrust from society.
In this world full of doubts, who is the spokesperson for justice? Are they supernovae with superpowers, or ordinary humans trying to maintain social order?
Superpowers and Humanity
The abilities of supernovae come from their ability to manipulate energy at the quantum level, which adds many elements of science fiction and fantasy to the game. Each Supernova's superpowers usually revolve around a core theme. For example, the character named Anteus has an ability closely related to nature, able to teleport through trees and change the ecology of animals and plants.
However, as their abilities increase, Supernova also begins to experience a phenomenon - "Taint", which is a side effect of their manipulation of large amounts of energy. This change not only affects their appearance, but can also lead to psychological problems and out-of-control behavior. These changes have made the existence of supernovae more complex and humanity's view of them more ambivalent.
Parties in the conflict
In the game setting of "Aberrant", many organizations and forces interact around the supernova. The most important of them include Project Utopia and Project Proteus. The former seems to have altruistic ideals and aims to promote cooperation between supernovae and humans, while the latter is responsible for carrying out dark tasks to maintain order.
"The emergence of supernovae is not only a symbol of human evolution, but also a catalyst for social change."
Game system and gameplay
"Aberrant" uses an improved version of the storytelling system. Players need to add up their attributes and skills and roll ten ten-sided dice. Each time the number on the die reaches 7 or exceeds a success, the number of successes here determines the outcome of the action. Furthermore, Supernova's unique "Mega-Attributes" further enhance their abilities, even giving them near-invincible power in the game.
Conclusion
Through the setting and character interactions of "Aberrant", this game raises many questions worth pondering in exploring the relationship between humans and superpowers. In this world full of contradictions and conflicts, who can become the true embodiment of justice?
