#Heroic-Tone Variants

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module-toggle: additive strengthen the core neutral tone into heroic (cinematic · shonen manga)

#Identity

Strengthen the core's neutral tone into a heroic tone. The PC is a true protagonist — exemption from death · reinforced destiny.

#§ Variant — Heroic Reinforcement

#1. Destiny-Point Reinforcement

• Each PC holds 5 Destiny Points at the campaign's start (+2 over the core's ordinary Fate points).
• Destiny Points are used for dice rerolls · nullifying lethal effects · narrative branching.
• Recovery is frequent during the campaign (+1 per season).

#2. Exemption From Death

• 30-02 Variant C (Soul Points) recommended. Start with 5 Soul Points.
• A PC's death is at the point of PC + player agreement.
• On a "protagonist-grade decision," recover Soul Points.

#3. Cinematic Moment

• 1 time per 1 campaign, 1 PC gets a "Cinematic Moment" — for 1 combat, infinite Energy · attack +5.
• After use, Energy -10 for 1 session (fatigue). Heroic devotion.

#4. Fateful Encounter

• The GM frequently places fateful NPC encounters with the PC during the campaign.
• That NPC is the PC's core companion · rival · lover, etc.
• Friendship · rivalry relationships are permanent — they remain in the PC's soul even after death.

#5. Absolute Heroic Conclusion

• The campaign's conclusion prioritizes the PC's "great victory."
• The GM actively avoids a conclusion where the PC loses everything.

#§ Core vs Heroic Comparison

#§ Recommended Situations

• cinematic campaigns · manga tone
• shonen manga ("Naruto", "One Piece") style
• casual PCs · beginner PCs

#§ Not Recommended

• grimdark campaigns (the exact opposite)
• simulation · tactics (heroic effects weaken tactics)
• horror · survival (heroic effects weaken the threat)

#§ Transition Guide

• Core → Heroic: agree at Session 0 + reinforce Destiny Points · Soul Points.
• Heroic → Core: immediate return. Restore Destiny · Soul Points to standard.

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"A hero does not die. But that is a lie — they merely choose the moment of death themselves."