Marvel Plot Points

A fan site for the Marvel Heroic Roleplaying Game by Margaret Weis Productions

Mini-Event: The Moon is a Lonely Place to Die: Introduction and Scene 1

Welcome, true believers! I got my start in reading comics with Fantastic Four, Vol 3, Issue 10, wherein Reed Richards is captured by the Trapster. The art was gorgeous, by … Continue reading

April 9, 2014 · 3 Comments

Young Avengers Datafiles!

Hey there True Believers! As a follow-up to our last You Need To Read This post, here are datafiles to play the most recent Young Avengers team! This means full … Continue reading

January 23, 2014 · 4 Comments

Hero Datafile: Hit Monkey

Hey, True Believers! We’re back again, and we’ve got some fresh content for you. I’d like to thank Ryan Goodman (You can follow him here). He’s got some great stuff … Continue reading

November 13, 2013 · 2 Comments

Hero Datafile: Professor Xavier

Hey everyone! Last night’s Google Hangout was a wash, with only a couple of people showing up. I’ll be putting up a scheduled new event soon. However, in anticipation for … Continue reading

October 8, 2013 · 8 Comments

Maximum Carnage: Doppelganger, Demogoblin, and Carrion

We’ve got the last three members of the Carnage Family for you today. I apologize for the delay in getting them out. The plan for next week is to start … Continue reading

March 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

Watcher Datafile: Doctor Annabelle Riggs

Doctor Riggs is one of my new favorite characters. She appears in the new Fearless Defenders, and I’m interested in seeing what they do with her. Will she play an … Continue reading

February 28, 2013 · 1 Comment

Maximum Carnage: Carnage and Shriek

Now we’re getting to the good stuff. Today, we are featuring “Daddy” and “Mommy” from the Carnage Family. Carnage We don’t have a whole new datafile for Carnage, because honestly … Continue reading

February 21, 2013 · 4 Comments

Annihilation’s Nova

It’s here! It looks like the next event, Annihilation, is on its way very soon. Today, Margaret Weis Productions brought us a preview of Nova, Mr. Richard Rider himself! Click … Continue reading

February 6, 2013 · 4 Comments

Brand New Mini-Event: Secrets and Lies

Hey, everyone! I know I’ve been gone a while, but college is killing me. A few weeks back, I recieved a message from Justin Schmid, asking if Plot Points would … Continue reading

October 8, 2012 · 4 Comments

Hero Datafile: Spitfire

The British Invasion continues. Reader Iain Row comes through again with a datafile for the Invader Spitfire. Spitfire was actually a little difficult to nail down. Her main powerset was … Continue reading

October 1, 2012 · 4 Comments

Hero Datafile: Union Jack II

Reader Iain Row sent this datafile for the second incarnation of Union Jack my way. I thought he did a great job with it. It’s also kind of cool that a Brit … Continue reading

September 14, 2012 · 2 Comments

Hero Datafile: Whizzer

Things have been a little slow here at Plot Points…..well, not anymore! Today, we proudly presents our fellow readers with Squadron of Justice….sorry….Squadron Supreme speedster member: Whizzer. While researching him, … Continue reading

August 26, 2012 · 5 Comments

Hero Datafile: Skrullian Skymaster

Today in our ongoing series on the Squadron Supreme, we present the Skrullian Skymaster, Marvel’s answer to the Martian Manhunter. Skymax has been a particular challenge, especially when working on … Continue reading

August 8, 2012 · 7 Comments

Hero Datafile: Power Princess

Each task I get on the blog is always a challenge, and it also never fails to surprise me. Being the Marvel’s counterpart to the JL, I had the impression … Continue reading

August 1, 2012 · 4 Comments

Hero Datafile: Hyperion

Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…Hyperion!?! Hyperion is the Squadron Supreme’s version of Superman. Really this datafile can be turned into Supes just by … Continue reading

July 27, 2012 · 6 Comments

Hero Datafile: Doctor Spectrum

Here, in honor of our Squadron Supreme thrust, we present Doctor Spectrum, Earth-712’s Green Lantern. Part of the fun of working on the Squadron Supreme is that it gives some … Continue reading

July 25, 2012 · 7 Comments

Hero Datafile: Havok

Havok is not just Cyclops’ brother. He is a much cooler version of the iconic X-men longtime leader! When I first got into X-men comics, Havok was a current member … Continue reading

July 12, 2012 · 12 Comments

Hero Datafile: Firestar

When I got the assignment to do this Datafile, I thought “Piece of cake, I will just take Human Torch, change some small bits and done!” The job turned out to … Continue reading

July 9, 2012 · 9 Comments

Hero Datafile: Iceman

Here’s a datafile for one of the original X-Men and one of Spidey’s “amazing friends”: Iceman! Iceman has always been one of my personal favorites. His mutation just seemed so cool to me. … Continue reading

July 8, 2012 · 6 Comments

Villain Datafile: The Lizard

Here it is.  The final datafile in our week featuring Spider-Man’s rogue gallery, and the big bad ofThe Amazing Spider-Man: The Lizard! Marvel Wiki Bio Printer-Friendly Datafile

July 1, 2012 · 2 Comments

Hero Datafile: Sinister Six Bonanza!

Hey everybody. So we’ve had a bit of a dropoff this week. What better can be said than, “Life happens.” We didn’t quite get around to all the Sinister Six … Continue reading

June 29, 2012 · 3 Comments

“Hero” Datafile: Scorpion

Since we had already released a villain datafile for Scorpion, I thought I would do something a little different. I took that version of Scorpion, and “stepped it up” to … Continue reading

June 26, 2012 · 2 Comments

Hero Datafile: Tippy Toe

Today, Plot Points presents Tippy Toe, Squirrel Girl’s pet sidekick. We’ve appropriated her to be a new member of the Pet Avengers for a few reasons that we outlined in the buildup … Continue reading

June 13, 2012 · Leave a comment

Hero Datafile: Zabu

Today’s Pet Avenger Datafile is for Ka-Zar of the Savage Land’s faithful companion. The ferocious Zabu! This is the final hero datafile for the “canon” team. Tomorrow we will be … Continue reading

June 12, 2012 · 3 Comments

Hero Datafiles: Lockheed and Redwing

I’m taking a little break from doing a Monday Milestones post this week. Instead we will be releasing two more Pet Avengers datafiles. Monday Milestones will be back next week. … Continue reading

June 11, 2012 · 6 Comments

Hero Datafile: Ms. Lion

Today we bring you Ms. Lion, Marvel’s first cross-dressing dog. We took a slightly different angle on Ms. Lion than you might expect. The problem with this pooch is that … Continue reading

June 8, 2012 · 9 Comments

Hero Datafile: Throg

Pet Avengers Datafile number two: Throg, the Frog of Thunder! This datafile is more or less a modification of the Thor datafile put out by Margaret Weis Productions a couple … Continue reading

June 7, 2012 · 4 Comments

Hero Datafile: Lockjaw

Here’s the first datafile for our Pet Avengers Mini Event, the leader of the Pet Avengers (and companion to the Inhuman’s royal family): Lockjaw! You can find his Marvel Wiki … Continue reading

June 6, 2012 · 3 Comments

Villain Datafile: Blastaar

It seems like it’s been a while since we’ve done a villain, so here for your enjoyment is Blastaar, the Living Bomb Burst! Blastaar hails from the Negative Zone, where he … Continue reading

June 1, 2012 · 2 Comments

Hero Datafile: Songbird

The Memorial Day holiday put this week’s Monday Milestones tie-in file off a day. Songbird is one of the longest tenured members of the Thunderbolts, so I thought she was … Continue reading

May 30, 2012 · 4 Comments

Printer-Friendly Datafiles [Updated]

**UPDATE** If you mouse-over the Hero Datafiles page you will see a pop-out for a page with all the printer-friendly versions that are available. I won’t be posting updates every time I … Continue reading

May 29, 2012 · 20 Comments

Hero Datafile: Red Hulk

Still need more Hulk? Have a Red Hulk! Red Hulk was introduced in Hulk #1 (2008). His human identity was unknown–to characters and readers–until the World War Hulks storyline in 2010. He … Continue reading

May 24, 2012 · 8 Comments

Hero Datafiles: Banner and Hulk

Many classic and beloved Marvel characters were left out the basic game. Guys like, Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Thor, Nick Fury, Cable, Deadpool,  and Hulk. We have been slowly fixing … Continue reading

May 24, 2012 · 18 Comments

Hero Datafile: Black Bolt

Here’s this week’s Monday Milestone tie-in datafile: Black Bolt! On this one I really tried to capture how devastating his power can be, but also how dangerous it is for him to use … Continue reading

May 22, 2012 · 4 Comments

Hero Datafile: Deadpool

Here’s a bonus datafile to go with the X-Force Team Milestones. Do I really need to say anything about ‘Pool? By the way, you can blame Seamus for that one … Continue reading

May 18, 2012 · 16 Comments

Hero Datafile: Angel/Archangel

The Monday Milestones tie-in datafile this week is Angel/Archangel. This character is one that seems to get a different treatment depending on who is writing him. I chose to stat … Continue reading

May 15, 2012 · 8 Comments

Secret War Villain Datafiles: Lucia Von Bardas

In the special double Plot Points feature, we present you with both versions of the main bad guy (or gal) in the Secret War event – Lucia von Bardas. The … Continue reading

May 11, 2012 · 7 Comments

Hero Datafile: Rogue

This datafile was requested by Brian Liberge back when I did Gambit’s datafile. I finally got around to creating it. Rogue has always been one of my favorites. Probably from … Continue reading

May 10, 2012 · 15 Comments

Hero Datafile: Shiver Man

Reader Shawn Schmitting won one of our contests to have us create a datafile for a character of his choice. He proceeded to choose one of the most obscure characters … Continue reading

May 9, 2012 · 3 Comments

Hero Datafile: Moon Knight

Marc Spector one of the most complex, yet underrated characters of the Marvel pantheon. He has been a mercenary, taxi driver, millionaire, film-maker, as well as a vengeful masked vigilante; … Continue reading

May 8, 2012 · 8 Comments

Hero Datafile: Vision

To close out Avengers Week (hopefully you’ll get to go see the movie this weekend), we’re presenting you with that amazing android, Vision! Vision is the Avengers’ version of the … Continue reading

May 4, 2012 · 15 Comments

Villain Datafile: Loki

To carry on with Avengers Week, we bring you Loki, god of mischief and lies! Kneel before him! I had a fun time putting this one together, as he’s got … Continue reading

May 2, 2012 · 14 Comments

Hero Datafile: Agent Coulson

This week’s Monday Milestone tie-in datafile is none other than the Son of Coul himself, SHIELD Agent Phil Coulson! When I started this datafile, Coulson wasn’t in the “616” continuity. Then … Continue reading

May 1, 2012 · 13 Comments

Hero Datafile: Ronin

Bob Conway, who runs Play Marvel Online, sent me an interesting datafile the other day: Ronin, one of the most mysterious of the heroes in the Marvel Universe. Multiple heroes … Continue reading

April 25, 2012 · 4 Comments

Hero Datafile: Multiple Man

Jamie Madrox: how can you not love this character? I’m sure our reader Lukas likes him, since we are answering his request. Multiple Man started as a C-list mutant that … Continue reading

April 24, 2012 · 13 Comments

Secret War Datafiles: Villains

Here they are: the villains of the Secret War! Yesterday, you saw the list of possible villains the heroes could face in the Ambush, and now we’re presenting the villains … Continue reading

April 21, 2012 · 10 Comments

Hero Datafile: Namor the Sub-Mariner

This week’s Monday Milestone tie-in is the monarch of Atlantis: Namor! Namor first appeared in Marvel Comics #1 back in 1939, and has changed relatively little since then. He is temperamental, arrogant, and distrusting … Continue reading

April 17, 2012 · 1 Comment

Hero Datafile: Silver Surfer

Today, our Hero Datafile for The Defenders is none other than that cosmic-power-wielding wonder: Silver Surfer! Silver Surfer is a cosmic being, able to fly through suns, and as such, … Continue reading

April 10, 2012 · 5 Comments

Secret War Hero Datafiles

In the Secret War event, almost all the heroes have been created already in the Marvel Heroic Basic Game. As such, there’s no need for brand-new datafiles, especially since this … Continue reading

April 6, 2012 · 13 Comments

Hero Datafile: Nico Minoru

I’m back with this week’s Monday Milestone hero tie-in: Nico Minoru. Hey Sabrina, this is a REAL teenage witch! Unfortunately, no one guessed correctly, so everyone wins a no-prize! Nico’s … Continue reading

April 3, 2012 · 4 Comments

Hero Datafile: Slapstick

I know what you’re thinking. Why is he putting up a datafile for Marvel’s greatest hero so soon after the blog launched? Shouldn’t  he be saving it? Allowing the antici…pation … Continue reading

April 1, 2012 · 6 Comments

Hero Datafile: She-Hulk

Here’s this week’s hero datafile tie-in to the Monday Milestones post. After the Secret Wars, Ben Grimm took an extended leave from the Fantastic Four and recruited She-Hulk as his replacement. … Continue reading

March 27, 2012 · 7 Comments

Hero Datafile: Nightcrawler

We’ve had several people asking for a datafile for the fuzzy, blue elf. So, here he is: Nightcrawler. Enjoy.

March 23, 2012 · 13 Comments

Hero Datafile: Psylocke

As requested by reader Jason Seas. Here is the datafile for Psylocke. Jason requested the power set of the character shortly after her transformation into Lady Mandarin. That coincides with how she … Continue reading

March 21, 2012 · 6 Comments

Villain Datafile: Ronan the Accuser

While Margaret Weis Productions is hard at work on statting up the various cosmic heroes and villains of Annihilation, I decided to create a Cosmic Villain Datafile of my own, … Continue reading

March 21, 2012 · 3 Comments

Hero Datafile: Hawkeye

This week’s Monday Milestone tie-in datafile is the World’s Greatest Marksman: Hawkeye! Like I mentioned Monday, I had a blast designing Hawkeye’s datafile. These panels gave me a ton of inspiration. … Continue reading

March 20, 2012 · 19 Comments

Hero Datafile: Gambit

Well, as I mentioned on Monday, we are going to be offering hero datafiles related to our Monday Milestones articles. The milestone set this week is for the X-Men. So … Continue reading

March 13, 2012 · 25 Comments

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