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This series is inspired by the Sega video game line of the same name, in which Sonic the Hedgehog and his friend Tails battles the ever-scheming Dr. Robotnik and his evil robot creations. The rules are very much inspired by their electronic predecessor. In each book, the reader has six attributes to deal with: Speed, Strength, Agility, Coolness, Quick Wits and Good Looks. The values of these attributes are determined by the reader, who must assign five points to one attribute, four points to another, three points to a third and two points to the remaining three. To complete various tasks (including combat), the reader must roll a single die, add the roll to the relevant attribute and compare the result to a target number. Failing at an action frequently leads to Sonic losing all of his accumulated rings (which are found throughout the books) or one of his three lives (if he has no rings left to lose). Collecting one hundred rings gives Sonic an extra life, but this is generally not an easy task. In addition to collecting rings, various inventory items can be found and used in the books. In most books, the reader has control only of Sonic, with Tails showing up from time to time to help out. In the second book, however, Tails has a more active role (and his own character sheet complete with attributes and inventory), and the narrative frequently switches between the two characters.
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Sonic the Hedgehog #1 Character Sheet
Sonic the Hedgehog #2 Sonic Character Sheet
Sonic the Hedgehog #2 Tails Character Sheet
Sonic the Hedgehog #3 - #4 Character Sheet
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