Dispatched

What is Dispatch / Dispatched?

Dispatch is a video game released in 2025 in which the protagonist supervises a team of villains-turned-superheroes for a company called Superhero Dispatch Network. SDN runs a service that provides on-call superhero assistance to solve its subscribers' varied problems. Dispatched takes that core premise, puts the players in the would-be-heroes' shoes and shifts the events to a new location. Deep knowledge of the lore is therefore not required - it's sufficient that you understand the basic concept as described here.

Who do I play?

You play a former, minor villain who's had a change of heart... or been given one last chance to avoid incarceration. They've seen SDN's ads for their Phoenix Program - an opportunity for powered criminals to redeem themselves, do something good for the community and become a superhero.

Where does my character work?

SDN's freshly established Windsor office in Ontario, Canada - assuming they get accepted into the program, that is! Your character needs to apply first and convince SDN they're hero material. Windsor SDN is managed by Canada's perhaps most well-known superhero, Luminary, a Light Controller and Healer.

What's the world like?

Much like ours in the present day... except for the presence of superpowered individuals, and some aliens and superscience. And per Myth-Weavers' site rules, with a distinctly different political climate. But other than that it's quite familiar. Do note that I have no special knowledge of Windsor, ON. Ours will be only loosely based on the real place.

What's the tone?

A lighthearted punch in the face followed by a talking-to from HR. The game is considered successful if team dynamics get messy but everyone's having fun, maybe with a bit of awkward (but always co-authored) romance thrown in for good measure. Characters in Dispatch tend to come with a humorous twist, so a PC superhero played completely straight would seem out of place.

What kind of story can I expect?

An off-the-cuff workplace dramedy mixed with superpowered action. I don't have a pre-written adventure or a fully realized world prepared, with a cast of characters meticulously documented in advance. I will look to the PCs for story inspiration, and if you want a specific NPC, locale, or scene, pitch it!

Which system does Dispatched use?

Invincible Superhero Roleplaying, and as this is intended to be a learning game (for your Gamemaster, too!) you need the core rulebook and willingness to learn to participate. You don't need to know Invicible's lore because the game doesn't take place in that universe.

Any house rules?

No initiative in combat. I figure initiative would slow things down unnecessarily for a play-by-post game. If you're online and haven't posted combat actions for the current round, it's your turn. Go.

We'll see what else comes up later.




Welcome to Windsor SDN
Come on down to the the corner of Chatham Street West and Ferry Street. We'll make a hero of you yet!

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