David: “Hello, Sports Fans! I’m still working on the cardstock proxies for Matt Helm’s Havok set, but I do have a battle report to share with you. Joining me in the booth is my good friend, Bob!”
Bob: “Right you are, David! You just finished playtesting a C3G map, didn’t you?”
David: “Yes, it was HYDRA Base Gehenna. I wasn’t aware that the Fen Hydra even had a base.”
Bob: “Uh, David. I think this is a different HYDRA.”
David: “Are you sure? The Fen Hydra could certainly use a nice base with widescreen TV, a decent stereo system, and a pinball machine in the rec room.”
Bob: “You’ve just lost your mind!”
David: “I knew I left something behind when I said goodbye to your wife last night!”
Bob: “David, when we cut to commercial, I’m going to perform a Toccata and Fugue on your face.”
David: “Later, Bob! But let’s get down to the field where the action had already taken place several hours ago, but we’re pretending the battle has just started.”
Bob: “Oh, brother. So how are the cardstock proxies for Havok coming along?”
David: “Trying to get them right, but sizing has been a pain. I need better software.”
Bob (laughing): “You mean that you need better computer skills.”
David (joining in the laughter): “Yeah, I could use those as well.”
Off camera announcer: “This special battle report is brought to you by the folks at Burt’s Beer. Burt’s Beer: It’s flat for a reason. We’re pretty sure of that.”
Exhibition Match (all C3G): Thor, Wolverine, Colossus (970) against Darkseid, Magneto, Deadpool (975).
Map:
HYDRA Base Gehenna (C3G Map just past playtest phase)
Spoiler Alert!
David: “Ok, Round 1: Magneto flies to Roof Knob on right Building. Wolverine approaches left Gap. Darkseid flies to base of ladder at right Gap. With range of 4 and plan to reach roof of left building, there’s no need to waste a turn taking position on right Roof. Colossus moves next to Wolverine near left ladder. Darkseid flies to right-most Roof hex of left Building. Thor flies to left Roof Knob and uses Mjolnir on Darkseid (0 wounds).”
Bob: “Round 2: Darkseid moves next to left Roof Knob and Thor, normal attack (2 wounds, 0 knockback). Thor holds at left Roof Knob and normal attack on Darkseid (0 wounds, 0 knockback). Magneto moves to left-most hex of Roof on right Building and attacks Colossus below (0 wounds). Wolverine steps into left Shadow area. Darkside on left Roof attacks Thor (0 wounds, 0 knockback). Colossus steps into Center next to Wolverine and Fastballs Wolverine onto Roof of right Building next to Magneto (1 wound on Magneto).”
David: “Round 3: Thor on left Roof Knob normal attacks Darkseid (3 wounds, 0 knockback). Magneto on right Roof normal attacks Wolverine (0 wounds, 0 knockback). Wolverine on right Roof moves around Magneto to avoid knockback from roof and attacks (0 wounds). Darkseid on left Roof attacks Thor (3 wounds, 0 knockback). Wolverine on right Roof attacks Magneto (0 wounds). Darkseid on right Roof attacks Thor (1 wound, 2 knockback spaces off roof, 0 falling damage).”
Bob: “Round 4: Thor flies to left Roof Knob next to Darkseid and battlement (no real option to avoid knockback damage or knockback off roof; needs height to negate Imposing Presence). Normal attack on Darkseid (Battle of Titans: 4 wounds for the K.O.). Magneto on right Roof attacks Wolverine (2 wounds, 1 knockback space on Roof). Wolverine moves back and attacks Magneto (1 wound, 0 wounds, 1 wound – I’ll point out that Magneto has kept his Magnetic Shield, . Wolverine heals 1). Magneto on right Roof attacks Wolverine (1 wound, 0 knockback). Wolverine attacks Magneto (0+0+1 wound – K.O., Wolverine heals 1 + 1 for X Marker). Darkseid loses turn. How are those proxies coming?”
David: “Working on it! Round 5: Deadpool moves to right Gap and fires on Colossus in Center (2+0 wounds). Wolverine climbs down right Center ladder and is mid-way. Deadpool holds position at front Gap and fires on Colossus (0+0 wounds). Wolverine climbs down and moves in Center towards Deadpool. Deadpool climbs to top of front Hill and fires on Wolverine (2+2 wounds). Colossus in Center moves into right Shadow next to Wolverine and Fastballs Wolverine to top of front Hill next to Wolverine (0 wounds). Wolverine Heals 1 with X Order Marker.”
Bob: “Round 6: Deadpool moves to front-most Hill space and attacks Wolverine (2+0 wounds – Deadpool is a skull machine!). Wolverine attacks Deadpool (0+2+0 wounds, Wolverine heals 1). Deadpool vs Wolverine (0+2 wounds = K.O.!, Deadpool heals 1). Wolverine loses turn. Deadpool fires on Colossus in Center shadow space (0+0 wounds, Deadpool heals 1). Thor moves to rightmost Roof of left Building and fires Mjolnir on Deadpool (0 wounds).”
David: “Round 7: Thor flies down to front Hill top next to Deadpool and attacks (2 wounds – Deadpool is in position at map edge to avoid knockback). Deadpool attacks Thor (0+0 wounds, heals 1). Thor attacks Deadpool (3 wounds). Deadpool attacks Thor (1+3 wounds = K.O.! Heals 1). Colossus charges from Center up front Hill. Deadpool fires on Colossus below (0+0 wounds, heals 1+1 for X).”
Bob: “Colossus’ Tough Skin makes it difficult to land a blow with 4 dice against 6. Round 8: Deadpool fires on Colossus (3+0 wounds, heals 1). Colossus reaches top of Hill and attacks (0 wounds). Deadpool attacks (0+0 wounds, heals 1 wound). Colossus attacks (1 wound). Deadpool attacks (0+0, heals 1). Colossus attacks (0 wounds). Proxy status, please?”
David: “Working on it! Round 9: Colossus deals a wound, then Deadpool misses. Colossus doesn’t land anything. Deadpool does better by missing, but twice! Colossus lands 3 wounds, and Deadpool can deliver the final blow, but heals 2 wounds thanks to the Magic X!”
Bob: “Round 10. Oh, the SUSPENSE!!! Colossus hits with 3 wounds, and Deadpool finally takes down Colossus for the win.”
David: “So Deadpool survives with 3 wounds, which would’ve healed to 2. I need to get in on some of that Mutant Health Insurance. That was a fun match!”
Bob: “Now get to work on those cardstock proxies so we can have a battle!”
David: “Hee hee!”