That said, if you want to play people empowered by some unknown source to fight evil this will work splendidly.  There are even stats for some of the basic undead, though you'll quickly be into the realm of making up your own content as the bestiary is somewhat limited.

Hmm, how does Scion compare to Fireborn? Both seem to have some elements in common, and judging from this thread at least, both are often cited when it comes to using the core game system for something unrelated...

Quote from: SosthenesHmm, how does Scion compare to Fireborn? Both seem to have some elements in common, and judging from this thread at least, both are often cited when it comes to using the core game system for something unrelated...

I can't help you there.  I have Fireborn but I never finished reading it, losing some interest mid way through.  The biggest difference, of course, being that instead of classic Western fantasy elements Scion is delivering mythological fantasy which has a different feel.

Alright, so I just finished reading my copy, from cover to cover (I think I'm one of the last few PLayers that actually reads the entire book).

It's interesting. I went into it reading it as a "Exalted Modern" type game. Besides the system, it's quite a different setting and a different feel.

It's mildly "grittier" than Exalted. At least Scion: Hero is. Your a bad-ass, for sure, but no cartoon or anime like effects are gonna be happening. It's more like "The Punisher" or "Batman" and less like "Dragonball Z".


The System (especially character creation) is easier. Better defined, limits applied that make things simpler. No huge list of "charms" or backrounds. Picking you lineage is the most important part, everyting else
 just seems to fall into place. I'd think creating a character would take 15 min. to a half hour.

Epic attributes are awesome. They just convert to automatic successes. They don't apply if you don't have the requisite skill for a roll though.

I like the Exalted (especially Exalted 2nd) system in the first place (easy to understand, lots of options for different effects and modifications).

My only complaint, is the fact that it feels VERY incomplete. It's certainly enough to get a Scion game started, and all the rules are there for Scions up to Legend 4 (which the character sheet goes all the way to 20!) but not enough to really run a long campaign (unless you're really creative and have a lot of free time). I'm sure you'll need all three books to make the game feel "complete" as an RPG.

The closest game I would compare it to is not Exalted, but Unknown Armies. Scion: Hero is like only having the "street level" campaign chapter. It's certainly enough to get you going, but once you're done, it begs the question "So, where do we go from here". The answer requires another $35 book, due out in a month.