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So stop trying to build "Superman." Build the Effect of Superman: Flight, Enhanced Strength, Immunity (Pressure, Cold, Vacuum), Senses (Extended Vision, Microscopic Vision) . mutants and masterminds power effects
Instead, M&M gives you . These 20+ verbs are the actual building blocks of reality. Want to shoot lasers? That’s Ranged Damage . Want to freeze time? That’s Affliction . Want to be so lucky that bullets miss you? That’s Enhanced Defense with the Subtle extra. Enjoying the deep dive into M&M mechanics
There are no hit points. No spell slots. No fireball that “just does 8d6 damage.” Instead, M&M gives you
Once you stop naming powers and start naming effects , you’ll realize you’re not playing a game anymore. You’re running a simulation of your own imagination.
