#TeamWork

[theresattrpgforthat]

A magical girl or superhero game with mechanics around working together/combo moves in combat

THEME: Magical Girl / Superhero Collaboration!

Hello there, I'm not sure if what I found exactly hits the mark of what you're looking for, but I hope that somewhere in my library there's a game that gets what you're looking for! There will be a nice long list of former recommendations at the bottom of this post.

Henshin, by Cave of Monsters Games

Henshin! A Sentai RPG is a storytelling tabletop game about young heroes with transformative powers who battle both monsters and personal problems. It borrows from a Japanese superhero culture of color-coded masked teams, giant robots, and over-the-top special effects. Anyone can tell fun, collaborative stories in Henshin!, regardless of familiarity with the tropes, and the game showcases a diversity of settings and characters for every player.

In Henshin, each playbook comes with a Special Turn, which allows you to manipulate a resource called tokens, provided you do something that involves the other members of the group. Henshin also has a special set of moves called Squad Turns, which allow you to work together to unleash your Ultimate Attack, or to turn your mechs into their Ultimate Form.

I think that this game would be a pretty easy game to hack into a magical girl game if you're not quite bought into the Sentai genre.

By Our Powers Combined, by ManOKentGames.

By Out Powers Combined is a chanceless, measureless, open perfect information, small models count miniatures skirmish game of synergistic superhero combat. Play is based on relative positions, teams become more powerful the more of their allies they can draw line of sight to and ultimately win by combining all of their powers. The game is designed to represent a team like Voltron or the Planeteers struggling to combine into the powers of their final form.

In this game, your team becomes more powerful if you can line up enough allies in the right position, and create the perfect synergy to unleash a combination attack. From what I can tell, this game does expect two players to control multiple superheroes, with each side creating synergy with their own allies. If you want a game where a group of players are all working together to defeat a single goal, you might need to look somewhere else.

Crisis Angels, by arisia.

Crisis Angels is a pen-and-paper RPG about transforming heroines battling cosmic horrors and inner turmoil. Players take on the roles of combatants in a long, hidden war against fearsome entities bent on humanity’s destruction. Each character has it in her to become a heroine capable of triumphing over these horrors — but only if she doesn’t lose herself in the process.

Crisis Angels uses a mechanic called Bonds to encourage teamwork. You can use your Bonds to calm your teammates when they get too close to hitting a Crisis, make a request of a teammate in situations where you might need them to do something they normally wouldn't do, or add to a teammate's roll. Interestingly enough, Bonds don't have to be used purely for teamwork - you can also use your bonds to heighten the conflict, by attempting to push a teammate into a difficult position, or taking away from a result when they roll.

Prism: Together As One Once More, by byfrancita.

Now, and in the name of love, justice, and friendship, go save the world from the forces of evil!

Prism is a tabletop RPG where you play as magical protectors in the style of Sailor Moon, Magic Knight Rayearth, Cardcaptor Sakura, and other Magical Girl examples in media.

You and your group are a facet, a part of the soul of a Goddess that was shattered a long time ago, and now is reincarnated in you all, so you can accomplish an important mission, and find strength in the power of love, justice and friendship!

In Prism, you can all work together to do something called a Group Check, which asks your group to each roll individually, and then compare your results. If you all pass, you accomplish your goal with style. If less people fail than succeed, you succeed with a complication. If more people fail than succeed, there's a failure with a silver lining, and if everyone fails, you reach disaster. Out of all the games I've listed, I think Prism might be the closest to what you're looking for.

Masks, by Magpie Games, and Ribbons by Eva Terra.

A giant robot is smashing down Main Street. Your best friend tried to kiss you. Your mom thinks your grades need work. Your mentor thinks your team is bringing you down. Oh, and your costume is ripped.

Just another day in Halcyon City…

Monsters from the moon are wrecking havoc downtown. Your rival's face is on the billboards selling toys. You're running out of estrogen. Your parents think you should quit and inherit the store. Your friend wants you to do vandalism. You didn't even have breakfast yet and you have fifteen minutes till class.

If you want to emphasize Teamwork, MASKS has a resource called a Team pool that can be spent to add +1 to your roll. Adjacent to the teamwork mechanics, there's also Influence, which can be used to complicate your team's relationship among the different members.

If you want to play as Magical Girls, Ribbons is a hack that provides an alternate setting, as well as some advice on how to convert some of the playbooks into Magical Girl characters.

For Further Reading...

Superheroes, Kids-Only Recommendation Post

Superheroes Part 1

Superheroes Part 2

Superheroes Part 3

Magical Girls Recommendation Post

Short-List of Magical Girl Recommendations

Fun, Fantastic Youths Recommendation Post

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[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

P O W E R F U L! Jordan Chiles was ready to quit gymnastics. She had been passed over for big assignments year after year due to lack of consistency. The environment was toxic, and many in the gymnastics community had written her off. But Simone said, I see you Queen. In 2019, Simone invited Jordan to relocate from Washington to Texas to join the gym that she OWNS- a safe space with a positive environment. When Jordan arrived, the first thing they worked on was not building her skills but instead building her confidence. Two years later, Simone and Jordan are headed to the Olympics together. This is what we mean by lift as you climb. Trophies are nice but the biggest flex is winning together and creating an environment where others thrive too!

[nemfrog]

Rats carrying eggs up stairs. Our dumb neighbours. 1870.

Internet Archive

[kissedbykhloe]

loser!ellie headcannons

❣︎loser!ellie who is yet to be intimate with anyone other than herself. so she was just as surprised that she got a girlfriend as the rest of jackson.

❣︎loser!ellie who finally coughs up the courage to ask you out. She takes you to an old pizza place, which honestly was very cheap and looked sketchy.

❣︎loser!ellie who goes wide-eyed when you ask if she wants to come over for the first time. she stumbles on her words and hangs up on the phone moments after agreeing.

❣︎loser!ellie who shows up at your house overdressed. black and red flannel rolled up to her elbows, dark grey skinny jeans and sneakers. She turns pink as soon as she sees you answer the door in pajama shorts and a tee.

❣︎loser!ellie who sits on the edge of your bed, scratching the back of her neck as she glances around your room. She mumbles about how its cozy.

❣︎loser!ellie who freezes when you kiss her for the first time. She sits there for a good moment with your lips connected before she finally realizes.

❣︎loser!ellie who whines (literally whines) you straddles her, hips jutting up into you. Her hands find you hips as she pushes you down onto her.

-khloe

[4gifs]

A crowd pushes a train to rescue a man

[thatoneautistic]

the teamwork of silliness is truly incredible here lol

[psycohousecat]

The sweet spot .. 😊

[aventurineswife]

Patience and Strategy

Tags: Aventurine x Reader, Sunday x Reader, Dan Heng IL x Reader, Ratio x Reader, Teamwork, Aventurine Boss Fight, SAHSRAU, Action, Character Development, Humor, Tension.

Warnings: Minor violence (combat).

A/N: I'm not proud of this one and I hate it... 🧍‍♀️ (Plus idk how the in-game battles work or how to describe it...)

Requested by: @neuvillette-x-water

The battle was set.

Aventurine, Dan Heng, Sunday, and Ratio stood in formation, each of them ready to face the final challenge. Their target? An imposing figure—Aventurine's counterpart or his final form, an enigmatic and unpredictable powerhouse who had taken on a form much more powerful than any of them had expected.

The screen flickered, the usual ominous energy swirling in the air as the enemy loomed before them.

"Alright, team," Aventurine said, flashing a grin that was only half a facade of confidence. "It's game time. Let’s see how luck and strategy fare today."

You couldn’t help but groan from behind the screen, frustration bubbling up inside you. "Why'd you roll a 1?!" You shouted, the words sharp and full of disbelief.

Aventurine blinked, his grin faltering for a brief moment. His gaze flickered upward, as though trying to spot you somewhere in the unknown expanse of the fight. But of course, he couldn’t see you. He didn’t know where the voice was coming from, but he could hear it. Loud and clear. He straightened himself up quickly.

"Nothing like a little motivation," he muttered under his breath, though his eyes narrowed at the boss. "Alright, time to show you what a ‘1’ really means."

Dan Heng, ever the professional, ignored the distraction. His eyes studied the battlefield, calculating each possible outcome. The battle was no longer just about defeating an enemy. It was about survival, precision, and strategy.

You couldn’t hold back your frustration. "Dan Heng, stop being so serious! Just land a hit already!" Your voice carried a hint of exasperation.

Dan Heng’s lip curled slightly, though the rest of his face remained as serene as ever. "I am calculating the best approach."

"Don’t overthink it!" You snapped, pacing behind the screen. "Just—Ugh, you’re making me nervous!"

Despite your irritation, Dan Heng didn’t rush. He moved fluidly into position, his body tense and poised. "Patience is key."

Sunday, ever the introspective one, spread his wings slightly as if to channel the celestial energy within him. "I have seen many battles in my time... but this one is different." His eyes glinted as he muttered to himself, the halo behind his head giving off a faint, ethereal glow. "The conflict between the dream and the waking world... which shall prevail?"

Your eyes narrowed in frustration. "Just get on with it, Sunday! What do you mean, 'which shall prevail?' You’ve been in a million battles, it’s just a boss fight!"

Sunday let out a soft chuckle, his calm demeanor barely broken. "Perhaps. But you see, sometimes, the world’s true enemy is not the one we face, but the one we carry within."

He raised his hand, a flash of light swirling around his fingertips. As the battle raged on, Sunday’s voice echoed in the midst of the chaos, soft but resolute. "I will not let this darkness cloud my vision." His magic surged, and an ethereal barrier formed to shield the team.

Ratio, standing to the side with a confident, almost smug look on his face, adjusted the straps on his armor, eyes glinting with intellectual curiosity. He smirked at the enemy. "I assume the strategy here involves a bit more than brute force?" His eyes scanned the boss with disdain, but that only made him more eager to dissect the fight. "Let’s see what this thing can withstand."

You gritted your teeth, feeling the tension rise. "Ratio, can you stop showing off for two seconds? Focus on the fight!"

"Ah, but it’s all about understanding the pattern, yes?" Ratio replied, as if the battle was a mere intellectual puzzle. "By the time this beast even attempts an attack, I’ll have already deduced its weaknesses."

And with that, he flicked his wrist, sending a surge of energy toward the boss.

Aventurine, however, had heard enough. "Enough talk! It's time to win this!" He shouted, his voice rising with an intensity that sent a thrill through you.

You quickly gritted your teeth, watching intently. "Aventurine, beat his ass! Wait... hold on, don’t get too cocky!" You warned, anxiety rising in your chest as the gamble felt all too risky.

Aventurine ignored the warning, the thrill of the gamble coursing through him. "This is what I do best!" He launched himself at the boss, his movements fluid, almost elegant, as he played the ultimate hand. But as he struck, the enemy retaliated, the shockwave of power slamming him back.

Your stomach dropped as you watched him stumble. "Aventurine!! What was that?!" You yelled, disbelief and concern flooding your voice.

Aventurine grinned, wiping a trickle of blood from his lip. "A setback! You’ll see. I’ll turn this around." He winked, determination flickering in his eyes, and you could feel the resolve in his voice despite the blow.

Despite the tension, you found something strangely comforting about hearing his voice—a reassurance that they weren’t about to back down. But with each blow and each retreat, the team began to notice that the enemy was growing stronger, adapting to their moves.

Dan Heng, ever the pragmatist, quickly adjusted his approach, leaping into the fray with careful precision. He struck from above, his sword flashing as he aimed for the weak points the team had uncovered.

Finally. "Finally!" You exclaimed, a rush of relief flooding over you. "Took you long enough to get in a good hit!"

Dan Heng’s lips twitched into a barely-there smile, but his movements were sharp and decisive. "As I said, patience."

Sunday’s wings fluttered in time with his next spell. He called upon celestial energies to lock the enemy in place, creating a soft glow around his body. His voice, though gentle, carried across the battlefield. "In the end, it’s not about winning or losing… but the balance we must strike."

You rolled your eyes, frustration boiling over again. "Balance? What are you, a philosopher or a fighter?"

Sunday shot a quick glance toward the screen, his golden eyes amused. "Perhaps a bit of both."

As Ratio unleashed another wave of energy, the battle seemed to intensify. But the mysterious boss was relentless, responding with overwhelming force. The team began to feel the strain, but they weren't about to back down.

"Come on, guys, don’t let up! You’re so close!" You urged, a sense of desperation creeping into your voice. The enemy was weakening, but the team was running out of time.

Aventurine’s eyes gleamed as he saw the opening. "This is it!" With a flourish, he rolled the dice of fate one more time, pulling off a calculated strike. The boss’s defenses cracked, and with a final, well-placed blow, they brought the enemy to its knees.

The screen lit up with victory.

"Yes! Finally! That’s what I’m talking about!" You cheered, letting out a breath you hadn’t realized you were holding.

Aventurine, breathing heavily but smiling, turned toward his team. "I knew it was in the cards. That’s how we do it."

Dan Heng, his posture still relaxed despite the battle, nodded once. "We’ve won, but I’ll be ready for the next challenge."

Sunday let out a quiet sigh, wings fluttering once. "A victory, but a fleeting one. There are always more battles ahead."

Ratio adjusted his robes, a slight smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. "Not bad. I suppose there’s merit to a victory like this after all."

And with that, the battle was over. Your team, victorious once again. And while you could never physically see them, you knew they could hear you. After all, you were their guide, their unseen strategist.

"Yeah, yeah," you muttered, wiping your brow in relief. "But seriously—next time, let’s not roll a 1."

[nasa]

How did you choose your Flight Director name?

[reality-detective]

Let's Get Rocking 💫

[zoetheneko]

How that one group of homies look like on presentation day when they procrastinated and didn't finish their PowerPoint on time.

[legogradstudent]

Collaborating on a project with several colleagues, the grad student is unable to identify exactly what he is contributing.

[mooonlighttbae]

[backinblack-80]

Leadership 101: Courtesy of Colonel Jack O'Neill

Following some conversations I have been having with mutuals, I was thinking about what Jack O'Neill can teach all budding leaders out there and what I, as a leader of a sometimes scarily brilliant team of techies while not having a techie bone in my body, absolutely love about his character!

Lead from the front, retreat from the back: When searching new planets, take point, and when running for the Gate, ensure your team gets through first.

Trust your team! You hire some of the most intelligent people on the planet; trust them to do their job.

Know when you were wrong and admit it! Maybe you made a call that didn't pan out, or maybe you told a certain archaeologist to shut up when they were asking relevant questions.

Don't get lost in the details; focus on the strategy: You don't need to know how every doohickey works, you just need to know that what your team are doing will achieve your plan.

Know when to let smart people be smart: You have Sam Carter on your team for cryin' out loud - give her room to work!

Take time out and encourage your team to take time out: Check that your workaholic team are exercising self care and taking time out; then set the example and go fishing.

Show empathy and let your team members lean on you when needed: Sometimes, your team member might just need a hug or a shoulder to lean on.

Plan but be ready to adapt: Have a plan A, but be prepared for plan B, C, and sometimes plan F, as we are all....

Be resilient and optimistic in the face of adversity: You've been captured by Goa'uld, you're cut off from the Gate, and the Replictors are on the loose, but you can still crack a joke and make your team smile.

Accept that as a leader, you sometimes have to make the call, and they may not like it: The chain of command is there for a reason, and in the end, your team will always look to you to make the final call. They don't have to agree with it, but they trust you because of all the work you put into 1 through 9.

Did I miss anything? Love to hear your thoughts 😃

[alyssa-ai]

A studious Monday,

when you have a series of meetings with teams, to prepare the new organization, the day goes by like a flash.⚡️ 📝📊👍