The Book of Black Canary

[Viegon]

Good eye, Ronin! I crossed out the "4" from Banshee and added Gorgon.

As to the "and" or "or" issue, I could go either way (with a slight preference for "or"). Anybody else have thoughts on this one?

[Karat]

Well that's a matter of intent. The or indicates one or the other applies not both.

[IAmBatman]

Seems like this should/could be worked out in individual threads? Or would that aspect of the wording change apply to all of these?

[Viegon]

Originally Posted by IAmBatman

Seems like this should/could be worked out in individual threads? Or would that aspect of the wording change apply to all of these?

Well, it seems like the best way to keep consistency with a similar set of powers like this is to discuss it in the same place; if we split it into separate discussions it will be hard to keep them consistent.

I was still really hoping to hear from @SirGalahad and @Just_a_Bill .

[IAmBatman]

Fair enough. Just weird to see all these other character powers worked on in Black Canary's thread, but if it gets it done, it gets it done.

[Viegon]

We really need to resolve the "and" or "or" issue. Everyone's thoughts here are welcome, but I'd particularly like to hear from @SirGalahad and @Just_a_Bill .

To recap, all of the units being updated with the "within 1 space" wording are in the spoiler below; but the big question was whether it should be worded (using the AIM Agents as the example):
A) "All figures on and within 1 space of the chosen space are affected"; or
B) "All figures on or within 1 space of the chosen space are affected".

Ronin said he liked the flow of "or" better, and I agreed; but Karat pointed out that that could be confused as meaning you get to choose to affect the figure(s) on the space(s) or affect the figures next to the space(s), but not both.

Thoughts?

Spoiler Alert!

• A.I.M. Agents
  

  WEAPONIZED VIRUS SPECIAL ATTACK
  Range 3. Lob 12. Attack Special
  Instead of attacking normally with a squad of A.I.M. Agents this turn, you may choose a space within 3 spaces of one or more A.I.M. Agents you control. All figures on and within 1 space of the chosen space are affected. Roll X attack dice once for all affected figures, where X equals the number of unengaged A.I.M. Agents you control within 3 spaces of the chosen space. Each figure rolls defense dice separately. The defending figure compares height to the lowest A.I.M. Agent to determine height advantage. A figure that receives one or more wounds from this attack receives one additional wound. Androids, destructible objects, and figures with the Environmental Suit special power are not affected by this special attack.
  
  ENVIRONMENTAL SUIT
  When rolling defense against a special attack, A.I.M. Agents always add 1 automatic shield to whatever is rolled. If an A.I.M. Agent is chosen by an opponent for a special power requiring a 20-sided die roll, the opponent must subtract 2 from that die roll.

• Awesome Android
  

  GALE FORCE EXHALE
  Instead of taking a turn with Awesome Android, you may choose 3 spaces in a straight line from Awesome Android. Any tiny, small, or medium figures on or within one space of the chosen spaces may be placed on any empty space within 2 spaces of their original placement. Placed figures will not take any leaving engagement attacks but will take any falling damage that may apply. This special power can only be used once per round.
  
  EPIDERMAL MIMICRY
  If Awesome Android is targeted for an adjacent or non-adjacent attack or special power from an enemy figure, you may choose one special power from the Army Card of an adjacent Unique Hero to use for the remainder of the turn. If the special power refers to the chosen figure or its card, it refers to Awesome Android or this card instead.
  
  WEAK-MINDED 4
  If any player rolls the 20-sided die to take temporary or permanent control of Awesome Android, that player may add 4 to the roll.
  
  SUPERSTRENGTH
  
  I slipped in a "you may" that seemed to be missing from Gale Force Exhale.

• Banshee
  

  SONIC SCREAM SPECIAL ATTACK
  Range Special. Attack 4.
  Choose 4 spaces in a straight line from Banshee. All figures on the chosen spaces, and all figures other than Banshee within 1 space of the chosen spaces, are affected by this special attack. Roll 4 attack dice once for all affected figures. Each figure rolls defense dice separately. Symbiotes roll 1 fewer defense die against this special attack.
  
  SONIC FLYING
  When using the Flying special power, Banshee may add 3 to his Move number. If he does, he cannot attack this turn.
  
  FLYING

• Cyborg
  

  HIGH TECH TARGETING
  Before attacking, Cyborg may add 6 to his Range number. If he does, he must attack a figure engaged with at least one figure you control.
  
  CHARGED SONIC CANNON SPECIAL ATTACK
  Range Special. Attack 5 + Special.
  Choose 3 spaces in a straight line from Cyborg. All figures on the chosen spaces, and all figures other than Cyborg within 1 space of the chosen spaces, are affected by this special attack. Roll 1 fewer attack die for each space Cyborg moved this turn. Each figure rolls defense dice separately. Symbiotes roll 1 fewer defense die against this special attack.
  
  CYBERNETIC REPAIR X
  At the end of the round, if you reveal an "X" Order Marker on this card, remove one Wound Marker from each Army Card you control with the Cybernetic Repair X special power.
  
  SUPER STRENGTH

• Gorgon
  

  GODKILLER SPECIAL ATTACK
  Range 1. Attack 2 + Special.
  Roll 2 + X dice for this special attack. X is equal to the Life number on the defending figure's Army Card to a maximum of 8 additional dice. This special attack may only be used once per round.
  
  STONE GAZE
  Instead of attacking with Gorgon, choose 3 spaces in a straight line from Gorgon. All figures other than destructible objects on or within 1 space of those 3 spaces that are within clear sight of Gorgon are affected by Stone Gaze. One at a time, roll the 20-sided die for each affected figure. If the figure is a Squad figure and you roll 8 or higher, or a Hero figure and you roll 20 or higher, it is destroyed.
  
  PRECOGNITIVE STRIKE 12
  When an opponent's figure without the Mental Shield special power targets Gorgon for an adjacent attack, you may roll the 20-sided die. If you roll 12 or higher, the opponent's figure receives 1 wound and its turn immediately ends.

• Hydro-Man
  

  WATER MANIPULATION
  Start the game with 3 water tiles on this card. Instead of attacking, you may remove a water tile from this card and place it on either the space Hydro-Man occupies or any empty land space within 3 spaces of Hydro-Man, if the water tile fits normally onto that space.
  
  WATER TUNNEL
  If Hydro-Man ends his normal movement on a water space, you may immediately place him on any empty same-level water space within 5 spaces. When Hydro-Man starts to Water Tunnel, he will not take any leaving engagement attacks.
  
  TIDAL WAVE SPECIAL ATTACK
  Range Special. Attack 4.
  Hydro-Man may only use this special attack while on a water space. Choose up to 4 spaces in a straight line from Hydro-Man. All figures on and within 1 space of the chosen spaces are affected by this special attack. Hydro-Man and all Huge figures are not affected by this special attack. Each figure rolls defense dice separately. You may place each affected figure that receives one or more wounds from this special attack on an empty space up to 3 spaces from its original placement. A figure moved by this special attack never takes leaving engagement attacks and cannot be placed closer to Hydro-Man than its original placement.
  
  SUPER STRENGTH

• Korvus Rook'Shir
  

  BLADE OF THE PHOENIX
  Figures roll 2 fewer defense dice when defending against Korvus' normal attack. If Korvus is within 4 spaces of a figure with the Phoenix Fire special power you control after inflicting one or more wounds on a figure with his normal attack, you may roll 1 unblockable attack die against the defending figure. Figures with the Phoenix Fire special power are not affected by Blade of the Phoenix.
  
  SWEEPING BLADE SPECIAL ATTACK
  Range Special. Attack 4.
  Choose two spaces adjacent to Korvus that are also adjacent to each other. All figures on the chosen spaces, and all figures other than Korvus within 1 space of the chosen spaces that are no more than 3 levels higher than his height or 3 levels lower than his base, are affected by this special attack. Roll attack dice once for all affected figures. Each affected figure rolls defense dice separately.
  
  SUPER STRENGTH
  
  I struck out an "affected" in the last line for consistency with the others.

• Krypto
  

  SONIC BARK SPECIAL ATTACK
  Range Special. Attack 3.
  Choose 2 spaces in a straight line from Krypto. All figures on and within 1 space of the chosen spaces are affected by this special attack. Kryptonians are not affected by this special attack. Roll 3 attack dice once for all affected figures. Each figure rolls defense dice separately. Symbiotes roll 1 fewer defense die against this special attack.
  
  DARING DECOY
  Figures engaged with Krypto can only attack figures that have the Daring Decoy special power.
  
  KRYPTONIAN'S BEST FRIEND
  After taking a turn with any other Unique Kryptonian Hero you control, you may move Krypto as long as he ends his movement adjacent to the Unique Kryptonian Hero. Krypto will not take any leaving engagement attacks when using this special power.
  
  SUPER STRENGTH
  FLYING
  
  I moved the "Kryptonians aren't affected" line to come directly after the line that tells you whose affected, and I struck the "3" in the "roll attack dice" sentence. Also skimming Krypto's thread, we had discussed adding a "you control" to Kryptonian's Best Friend but it never got officially added, so I went ahead and did it now.

• Mongul
  

  MONGUL'S CHAMPION
  At the start of the game, you may choose a Unique Champion Hero you control to be Mongul’s Champion. When Mongul‘s Champion is within 4 clear sight spaces of Mongul and attacks with a normal attack or a leaving engagement attack, roll one additional attack die. If Mongul's Champion is destroyed, you may choose a new Unique Champion Hero you control to be Mongul's Champion.
  
  AMULET ENERGY BLAST SPECIAL ATTACK
  Range 3 + Special. Attack 3 + Special.
  Before attacking, you may remove any number of unrevealed Order Markers from this card. Add 1 to the Range number and 1 automatic skull to whatever is rolled for each removed Order Marker.
  
  WARWORLD’S ORBITAL ASSAULT
  After taking a turn with Mongul or Mongul's Champion, you may reveal an "X" Order Marker on this card and choose a space on the battlefield. Roll the 20-sided die for each figure on the chosen space or within 1 space of the chosen space, one at a time. If you roll 15 or higher, the figure receives 1 wound.
  
  SUPER STRENGTH

• Pied Piper
  

  SONIC FLUTE SPECIAL ATTACK
  Range Special. Attack 3.
  Choose 2 spaces in a straight line from Pied Piper. All opponent's figures on and within 1 space of the chosen spaces are affected by this special attack. Roll 3 attack dice once for all affected figures. Each figure rolls defense dice separately. Symbiotes roll 1 fewer defense die against this special attack.
  
  SONIC MIND CONTROL
  After taking a turn with Pied Piper, you may choose any Unique Hero that received at least one wound from Sonic Flute Special Attack this turn or any two Rodent Heroes. Take temporary control of each chosen Hero and immediately take a turn with it. At the end of that turn, control of the chosen Hero returns to the player who controlled the Hero before the Sonic Mind Control.
  
  Instead of having a separate line that says "figures you control aren't affected", I simply put an "opponent's" in the second sentence. I also struck the "3" in the "roll attack dice" sentence again.

• Silver Banshee
  

  ACCURSED WAIL
  Before taking a turn with Silver Banshee, if there are any Wound Markers on this card, you must choose X spaces in a straight line from her. X equals the number of Wound Markers on this card. All figures on the chosen spaces, and all figures other than Silver Banshee within 1 space of the chosen spaces, are affected. Roll the 20-sided die once for all affected figures. If you roll 14 or higher, all affected Symbiotes receive two wounds and all other affected figures receive one wound.
  
  MAGICAL DEFENSE
  When Silver Banshee is attacked by an opponent's figure that does not have the Magical Defense special power, the most wounds Silver Banshee can take for this attack is one.
  
  SUPER STRENGTH
  FLYING

• Siryn
  

  SONIC SCREAM SPECIAL ATTACK
  Range Special. Attack 4.
  Choose 4 spaces in a straight line from Siryn. All figures on the chosen spaces, and all figures other than Siryn within 1 space of the chosen spaces, are affected by this special attack. Roll 4 attack dice once for all affected figures. Each figure rolls defense dice separately. Symbiotes roll 1 fewer defense die against this special attack.
  
  VOCAL TRANCE 14
  Instead of attacking, you may choose a Unique Hero within 3 clear sight spaces of Siryn and roll the 20-sided die. If you roll 14 or higher, take temporary control of that Hero and immediately take a turn with the chosen Hero. At the end of that turn, control of the chosen Hero returns to the player who controlled the Hero before the Vocal Trance.
  
  FLYING
  
  Also struck the "4" in "roll attack dice" for this one.

• Superman (II)
  

  SUPER BREATH
  Instead of taking a turn with Superman, you may choose 2 spaces in a straight line from Superman. All figures on the chosen spaces, and all figures other than Superman within 1 space of the chosen spaces, may be placed on any empty space within 2 spaces of their original placement. Figures moved by Super Breath never take any leaving engagement attacks. A non-flying figure moved lower can receive any falling damage that may apply. Superman can only use Super Breath once per round.
  
  HEAT VISION SPECIAL ATTACK
  Range 4. Attack 2 + Special.
  Choose a figure to attack and roll 2 attack dice, or 3 attack dice if the chosen figure is an Android or Destructible Object. For each skull rolled, roll one additional attack die. Continue rolling an additional attack die for each additional skull rolled until no skulls are rolled. The defending figure rolls defense normally.
  
  MAN OF STEEL
  When rolling defense against a normal attack from a figure that is not a Kryptonian, all blanks rolled count as extra shields.
  
  SUPER STRENGTH
  FLYING
  
  Like Awesome Android, I added a "you may" that seemed to be missing.

[Ronin]

Sorry for letting this slide off the front page again.

"On or within" has precedent in Selene's Inanimate Object Control, whereas "on and within" does not.

Getting into the nitty-gritty of it, using "and" in that context doesn't really parse logically to me. "On" and "within 1 space of" are the two things that are being OR'ed (or potentially AND'ed) here. "And" would make sense if the two things were "All figures on" and "all figures within 1 space of".

[Viegon]

Thanks for bumping this Ronin, I've been meaning to myself (I was still hoping to hear from our wording experts though).

As I've said, I'm in favor of "on or within", especially if we've used it before.

@TrollBrute , @IAmBatman , @Karat , @johnny139 , @SirGalahad

Any thoughts here? If I don't hear any opinions or objections soon I'm going to move forward with "on or within".

[Karat]

My previous comment that it implies that you must choose one or the other.

[IAmBatman]

I trust you guys here.

[TrollBrute]

I understand Karat's issue, but if we've used "on or within" before, I'm on board with it.

[A3n]

Personally I think the "All" part supersedes the "or" so it's ok in book.