As soon as I get a final copy of Jared’s Darkpages, I know what setting I’m using.
(Heroes/Aberrant/Rising Stars similarity caveat.)
Everybody makes a character. Normal, average, everyday Joe. Cop, cheerleader, Federal agent, painter, whatever.
Then, the Event happens. Each player draws a power out of a box.
Here’s the trick. Everybody is Syler.
Kill a hero, steal his power.
Let the game begin.