That's a pretty good way of putting it. I actually almost posted this earlier, but the lyrics of this song kind of touch on that:
"Clench your teeth and fight until the end. It's alright to fall, just pick yourself up again. If you have the strength to do that, you're a hero"
I would draw a distinction between Hero and Superhero, in that the latter traditionally has something that sets them apart, whether that be superpowers, special training beyond the norm, or even just plain magic - something extra that aids in their fight.
Which is also why I agree with what some others have said about D&D, that modern D&D is basically a bunch of superheroes in a fantasy setting. If you keep the above(including the definition in the previous post) in mind while comparing early D&D to how it's played now, it's fairly easy to see.
"Clench your teeth and fight until the end. It's alright to fall, just pick yourself up again. If you have the strength to do that, you're a hero"
I would draw a distinction between Hero and Superhero, in that the latter traditionally has something that sets them apart, whether that be superpowers, special training beyond the norm, or even just plain magic - something extra that aids in their fight.
Which is also why I agree with what some others have said about D&D, that modern D&D is basically a bunch of superheroes in a fantasy setting. If you keep the above(including the definition in the previous post) in mind while comparing early D&D to how it's played now, it's fairly easy to see.