Balantai Battlescape: Star Wars

[wolfeman1968]

The only problem I see with these is the Expert Lightsaber Deflection ablitity. They extra defense is fine my issue is "counterstrike"
If an Ewok shots you with his bow and arrows or sling from 4 hexs away you would not be able to "deflect" his projectile back to hurt him but you could block it.
You would need to clarify what type of range weapon someone is using.

[Balantai]

Originally Posted by wolfeman1968

The only problem I see with these is the Expert Lightsaber Deflection ablitity. They extra defense is fine my issue is "counterstrike"
If an Ewok shots you with his bow and arrows or sling from 4 hexs away you would not be able to "deflect" his projectile back to hurt him but you could block it.
You would need to clarify what type of range weapon someone is using.

I'm not sure this kind of theme is really necessary. After all, can an elf with a bow really shoot farther than a robot shooting missles? The beauty of Heroscape is its simplicity. I'm afraid of over complicating things by limiting the counterstrike to blasters. Besides, I would have to somehow identify each card that fires a blaster type projectile. As far as theme goes, I can rationalize it as Obi-Wan using the Force to stop the arrow/rocket/bullet/etc and fire it back at the attacking figure.

[Balantai]

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[A3n]

Darth Maul - Sith Apprentice: vBeta

Originally Posted by Balantai

Double Attack

So perfect for him, good choice.

Originally Posted by Balantai

Sith Counterattack 16
If Darth Maul is attacked by an adjacent normal attack and at least one skull is rolled, you may roll the 20 sided die. If you roll 16 or higher, Darth Maul receives no wounds and the attacking figure recieves 1 wound.

Replace "regular" with "normal" (I have those brain farts too ). "you may roll" isn't normally included in the counter strike wording, usually it's just "roll". It still works & if you want to leave it I don't really have an issue with it.

Originally Posted by Balantai

Force Push 7
Instead of moving or attacking, choose any figure within 5 clear sight spaces of Darth Maul and roll the 20-sided die. If you roll 7 or higher, you may move the chosen figure 3 spaces and put one wound marker on the card. The chosen figure does not receive leaving engagement attacks when moved due to Force Push. Subtract 7 from your roll when choosing figures with the Force symbol.

This is a great ability, I am just not sure if it should be a 20d ability especially if you are giving up your move & attack. But then again it does make an allowance for opponents that have the force power.

Count Dooku / Darth Tyrannus - Sith Apprentice: vBeta

Originally Posted by Balantai

Force Lightning
Instead of attacking, you may choose a figure within 5 clear sight spaces of Count Dooku and roll the 20-sided die. Subtract 7 from your roll if the chosen figure has the Force symbol. If you roll:

• 1 - 4 Nothing happens
• 5 - 11 The chosen figure receives 1 wound
• 12 or higher The chosen figure receives 2 wounds and must remove one unrevealed order marker from their card

I first laid out my Booster Gold dot points the same way but was advised that the official use is to put the "If you roll a" at the start of each line.

Also for the 12 or higher option what if they don't have an unrevealed Order Marker? the word "must " makes it a bit awkward. Maybe: "• If you roll a 12 or higher, the chosen figure receives 2 wounds and you may remove one unrevealed Order Marker from that figures Army Card."

Cheers

[Balantai]

Thanks for the imput, A3n. I updated my Darth Maul as per many of your suggestions.

[Balantai]

Reworded Force Push on my Darth Maul custom.

[Balantai]

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[Balantai]

I am completely revamping my Star Wars for Heroscape. Please see the first post for the major changes.

Any input will be greatly appreciated.

[Balantai]

Completed a draft of my Lightsaber Forms:

Shii-Cho (Determination Form)

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Shii-Cho Basic Form
When defending against a normal attack from an adjacent figure that has the Force Symbol, you may roll 1 additional defense die.

Shii-Cho Master Form
When defending against a normal attack from an adjacent figure that has the Force Symbol, you may add 1 automatic shield to whatever is rolled.

Makashi (Contention Form)

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Makashi Basic Form
When defending against a normal attack from an adjacent figure that has the Force Symbol, if you roll any excess shields, you may roll 1 unblockable attack die on the attacking figure.

Makashi Master Form
When defending against a normal attack from an adjacent figure that has the Force Symbol, you may roll 2 additional defense dice. If you roll any excess shields, you may roll 1 unblockable attack die on the attacking figure.

Soresu (Resiliance Form)

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Soresu Basic Form
When defending against a normal attack from an non-adjacent figure with the Blaster icon, you do not need to roll 1 less defense die due to the Blaster icon and you may add 1 automatic shield to whatever is rolled.

Soresu Master Form
When defending against a normal attack from an non-adjacent figure with the Blaster icon, you do not need to roll 1 less defense die due to the Blaster icon and you may add 1 automatic shield to whatever is rolled. Also, You may never recieve more than 1 wound from any normal attack.

Ataru (Agression Form)

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Ataru Basic Form
Subtract 1 from your attack value. When you attack, you may attack 1 additional time. You may attack at any point before, during or after moving as long as you can end your movement on that space.

Ataru Master Form
Subtract 1 from your attack value. When you attack, you may attack 2 additional times. You may attack at any point before, during or after moving as long as you can end your movement on that space.

Shien / Djem So (Perseverance Form)

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Shien / Djem So Basic Form
You may roll 1 additional attack die when attacking and you may roll 1 additional defense die when defending.

Shien / Djem So Master Form
You may roll 2 additional attack dice when attacking and you may roll 2 additonal defense dice when defending.

Niman (Moderation Form)

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Niman Basic Form
After taking a turn with this figure, recover 1 Force Point.

Niman Master Form
After taking a turn with this figure, recover 2 Force Points.

Juyo / Vaapad (Ferocity Form)

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Juyo / Vaapad Basic Form
You may roll 1 additional attack die for each wound marker on the defending figure's army card up to an additional 3 attack dice.

Juyo / Vaapad Master From
You may roll 1 additional attack die for each wound marker on the defending figure's army card up to an additoinal 3 attack dice. When rolling defense dice, you may reroll 1 defense die. This may only occur once per attack.

[Balantai]

Added a bunch of Force Powers to the first post.

[Balantai]

A very rough draft of:

DARTH MAUL

ZABRAK
UNIQUE HERO
SITH APPRENTICE
RUTHLESS
MEDIUM 5

Life: 11
Move: 6
Range: 1
Attack: 5
Defense: 6

LIGHTSABER FORMS
SHII-CHO - MASTER
NIMAN - MASTER
JUYO / VAAPAD - BASIC

FORCE POWERS
FORCE AGILITY
FORCE FEAR
FORCE LEAP
FORCE PUSH

JEDI HATRED
You may roll 1 additional attack die when attacking a Jedi Apprentice, Jedi Knight or Jedi Master with a normal attack.

TERRA KASI SPECIAL ATTACK
Range 1. Attack 3.
Defending figures must roll 1 less defense die and may not receive any bonuses from Lightsaber Forms when defending against Terra Kasi Special Attack. When Darth Maul attacks with his Terra Kasi Special Attack, he may attack 1 additional time.

FORCE POINTS: 5

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