Pseudo-Mythic Rules

[EldritchWeaver]

I've read the mythic rulebook and my review can be summed up as "Nice try, but redo it completely!". Still I like the concept of the being infused with something which grants powers other people don't have. So how can I simulate having mythic abilities without completely breaking the game or creating encounters in which one side is wiped out in two rounds, please place your bet, which one?

[legomaster00156]

One option would be temporarily granting particular Mythic abilities as appropriate for a particular encounter/quest. Another would be getting rid of Mythic, but giving the PC's Hero Points (which they may or may not be able to use on Mythic abilities they don't have).

[EldritchWeaver]

I want to grant the PCs the powers permanently, so Hero Points is an option.

[legomaster00156]

In that case, I suggest being liberal with the terms that grant Hero Points, especially if in a campaign centered around Mythic rules (such as WotR). In addition to the Hero Point at every level, I recommend giving one every time they would pass a Mythic trial otherwise, and also for just general awesome hero-ness.
Furthermore, I'd suggest giving the PC's a Mythic Surge ability, usable 3 times a day for no cost (using it more often requires expenditure of Hero Points). +1d6 to rolls is not as game-breaking as some abilities.

[Dr_Dinosaur]

Add Mythic Surge and Hard to Kill as features to a Prestige Class or Base Class of their choice and pseudo-gestalt them from the level they gain their "mythic-adjacent" abilities. They don't need to qualify for the PrC.