Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Super moves have a paradox baked in. They're almost by definition the best moves that a game will give you, but they can't be TOO good. Balancing a super move to be fun without being overpowering can be tricky, but there are a lot of options that you can use to customize the feel that a super move system will have in your game's design. Let's talk about how to balance real, ultimate power!

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