====== Hero Points ======

Hero Points represent momentum, luck, and narrative focus.

They allow characters to push beyond normal limits in critical moments.

Hero Points are optional but recommended for cinematic play.

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===== Starting Hero Points =====

Each character begins a session with:

  3 Hero Points

Maximum Hero Points:
  5

Unused Hero Points do not carry over unless the GM allows it.

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===== Spending Hero Points =====

You may spend 1 Hero Point to:

  * Reroll any one d20 roll (keep the new result)
  * Add +5 to a roll after seeing the result
  * Act immediately after another character
  * Reduce incoming damage by 5
  * Remove one Condition

You may only spend 1 Hero Point per roll unless the GM allows otherwise.

Hero Points must be declared immediately after the triggering roll or event.

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===== Gaining Hero Points =====

The GM may award a Hero Point when a player:

  * Takes a meaningful risk
  * Acts in line with their Background Trait
  * Accepts a Complication
  * Advances the story in an interesting way
  * Suffers a significant setback

Hero Points reward bold, story-driven play.

Avoid giving them for routine success.

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===== Complication Exchange =====

A player may voluntarily accept a Complication in exchange for 1 Hero Point.

The Complication must:

  * Change the situation
  * Introduce a new problem
  * Escalate tension

The GM has final approval.

This option keeps failure dynamic and player-driven.

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===== Heroic Recovery =====

A character who is Downed may spend 1 Hero Point to:

  Immediately regain 5 Health  
  OR immediately stand and act

This may only be used once per scene.

Heroic Recovery represents dramatic resilience, not immortality.

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===== Design Notes =====

Hero Points:

  * Encourage bold action
  * Soften extreme dice swings
  * Support small parties
  * Create cinematic pacing

If play feels too safe:
  Reduce starting Hero Points to 2.

If play feels too lethal:
  Increase starting Hero Points to 4.

Adjust between sessions, not mid-session.

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ODDS RPG Hero Points v1.0 Playtest