The Book of Elongated Man

[Scapemage]

The Book of Elongated Man

C3G DC WAVE 33
BATMAN FOREVER


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The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Collateral Damage set.
Its model number and name are #040 / Elongated Man or #042 / Elongated Man.


Alternate art purple costume:

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Comic PDF


Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Collateral Damage set.
Its model number and name are #041 / Elongated Man or #202 / Ralph Dibny.

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Character Bio - As a growing boy fascinated with bodybuilders and contortionists, Randolph "Ralph" Dibny discovered a popular soda known as Gingold used to enhance flexibility. As his life advanced, Dibny studied chemistry and created a supreme version of Gingold that could give him extreme stretching abilities for long periods of time. Utilizing Gingold and his brilliant brain to become Elongated Man, Dibny quickly developed into one of the world's most skilled detectives, second only to Batman. Dibny also went on to form a strong friendship with The Flash and became one of the first superheroes to publicly release his identity and get married.
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As a Metahuman, Elongated Man has these Metahuman Synergies.
• As an Investigator, Elongated Man has these Investigator Synergies.

Outgoing Synergy:

• N/A

Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses:

• As a figure with the Super Strength special power, Elongated Man interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with the Super Strength special power.

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• Team Flash Faction Strategy

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest: Scapemage
• Second playtest: IAmBatman
• Third playtest: Ronin
• Fourth playtest: Ericth74
• Art: Comic (1) (2), Figure (1) (2), Background
• Art by Scapemage (Updated by tcglkn)
• Elongated Man created by writer John Broome and artist Carmine Infantino

Card Updates:
3 January 2021 - Kinetic Stretch wording update

[Scapemage]

NAME = ELONGATED MAN
SECRET IDENTITY = RANDOLPH DIBNY

SPECIES = METAHUMAN
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = INVESTIGATOR
PERSONALITY = DEDICATED

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 6

LIFE = 4

MOVE = 6
RANGE = 2
ATTACK = 3
DEFENSE = 7

POINTS = 160

SUPER SLEUTH
After placing Order Markers and before rolling for initiative, you may reveal an “X” Order Marker on this card to choose an unrevealed Order Marker on an opponent’s card and view it. If it is an “X” Order Marker, you may immediately view all Order Markers on that opponent’s cards and when rolling for initiative this round, add 10 to your roll. If it is a numbered Order Marker, add that Order Marker's number to your initiative roll.

RIDICULOUS REACH
Whenever an unengaged enemy figure within 2 spaces of Elongated Man moves away from him or targets a figure other than him, you may roll an unblockable attack die against that figure. If you roll a skull, that figure cannot move away from Elongated Man and can only attack him this turn.

KINETIC STRETCH
Instead of his normal move, Elongated Man may move up to 4 spaces with Kinetic Stretch. When moving with Kinetic Stretch, Elongated Man has the Flying special power, but will not take any leaving engagement attacks. If Elongated Man moved at least 3 spaces with Kinetic Stretch, he may roll one additional die when attacking this turn.

SUPER STRENGTH

[Ronin]

Edits:

Originally Posted by Scapemage

RIDICULOUS REACH
Whenever an enemy figure within 2 spaces of Elongated Man that is not engaged moves away from Elongated Man or targets a figure other than Elongated Man, you may roll an unblockable attack die against that figure. If you roll a skull, that figure cannot move away from Elongated Man and can attack only Elongated Man this turn.

SUPER SLEUTH
At the start of each round, after placing Order Markers but before rolling for initiative, you may reveal an “X” Order Marker on this card to choose an unrevealed Order Marker on an opponent’s card and look at it. If it is an “X” Order Marker, you may immediately look at all other Order Markers on the chosen opponent’s cards, and when rolling for initiative this round, add 10 to your roll. If it is a numbered Order Marker, add the number on that Order Marker to your initiative roll.

KINETIC STRETCH
Instead of moving, Elongated Man may use Kinetic Stretch. Kinetic Stretch has a move of 4. When moving with Kinetic Stretch, ignore elevations. Elongated Man may Kinetic Stretch over water without stopping, Kinetic Stretch over figures without becoming engaged, and Kinetic Stretch over obstacles such as ruins. When Elongated Man starts to Kinetic Stretch, if he is engaged he will not take any leaving engagement attacks. After using Kinetic Stretch, if Elongated Man occupies a space at least 3 spaces away from his starting space, he may roll one additional attack die when attacking normally this turn.

Plaintext:

RIDICULOUS REACH
Whenever an enemy figure within 2 spaces of Elongated Man that is not engaged moves away from Elongated Man or targets a figure other than Elongated Man, you may roll an unblockable attack die against that figure. If you roll a skull, that figure cannot move away from Elongated Man and can attack only Elongated Man this turn.

SUPER SLEUTH
At the start of each round, after placing Order Markers but before rolling for initiative, you may reveal an “X” Order Marker on this card to choose an unrevealed Order Marker on an opponent’s card and look at it. If it is an “X” Order Marker, you may immediately look at all other Order Markers on the chosen opponent’s cards, and when rolling for initiative this round, add 10 to your roll. If it is a numbered Order Marker, add the number on that Order Marker to your initiative roll.

KINETIC STRETCH
Instead of moving, Elongated Man may use Kinetic Stretch. Kinetic Stretch has a move of 4. When moving with Kinetic Stretch, ignore elevations. Elongated Man may Kinetic Stretch over water without stopping, Kinetic Stretch over figures without becoming engaged, and Kinetic Stretch over obstacles such as ruins. When Elongated Man starts to Kinetic Stretch, if he is engaged he will not take any leaving engagement attacks. After using Kinetic Stretch, if Elongated Man occupies a space at least 3 spaces away from his starting space, he may roll one additional die when attacking normally this turn.

[Ronin]

Edits:

RIDICULOUS REACH
Whenever an unengaged enemy figure within 2 spaces of Elongated Man moves away from him or targets a figure other than him, you may roll an unblockable attack die against that enemy figure. If you roll a skull, that figure cannot move away from Elongated Man and can attack only him this turn.

SUPER SLEUTH
After placing Order Markers and before rolling for initiative, you may reveal an “X” Order Marker on this card to choose an unrevealed Order Marker on an opponent’s card and look at it. If it is an “X” Order Marker, you may immediately look at all other Order Markers on that opponent’s cards, and when rolling for initiative this round, add 10 to your roll. If it is a numbered Order Marker, add the number on that Order Marker to your initiative roll.

KINETIC STRETCH
Instead of moving, Elongated Man may use Kinetic Stretch. Kinetic Stretch has a move of 4. When moving with Kinetic Stretch, ignore elevations. Elongated Man may stretch over water without stopping, stretch over figures without becoming engaged, and stretch over obstacles such as ruins. When using Kinetic Stretch, Elongated Man will not take any leaving engagement attacks. After using Kinetic Stretch, if Elongated Man is at least 3 spaces away from his starting space, he may roll one additional die when attacking normally this turn.

Plaintext:

RIDICULOUS REACH
Whenever an unengaged enemy figure within 2 spaces of Elongated Man moves away from him or targets a figure other than him, you may roll an unblockable attack die against that enemy figure. If you roll a skull, that figure cannot move away from Elongated Man and can attack only him this turn.

SUPER SLEUTH
After placing Order Markers and before rolling for initiative, you may reveal an “X” Order Marker on this card to choose an unrevealed Order Marker on an opponent’s card and look at it. If it is an “X” Order Marker, you may immediately look at all other Order Markers on that opponent’s cards, and when rolling for initiative this round, add 10 to your roll. If it is a numbered Order Marker, add the number on that Order Marker to your initiative roll.

KINETIC STRETCH
Instead of moving, Elongated Man may use Kinetic Stretch. Kinetic Stretch has a move of 4. When moving with Kinetic Stretch, ignore elevations. Elongated Man may stretch over water without stopping, stretch over figures without becoming engaged, and stretch over obstacles such as ruins. When using Kinetic Stretch, Elongated Man will not take any leaving engagement attacks. After using Kinetic Stretch, if Elongated Man is at least 3 spaces away from his starting space, he may roll one additional die when attacking normally this turn.

Could probably take it even farther if you like, but I think that's enough to knock the text down a fair bit.

[SirGalahad]

Originally Posted by Scapemage

RIDICULOUS REACH
Whenever an unengaged enemy figure within 2 spaces of Elongated Man moves away from him or targets a figure other than him, you may roll for a leaving engagement attack an unblockable attack die against that figure. If you roll a skull, that figure cannot move away from Elongated Man and can only attack him this turn.

SUPER SLEUTH
After placing Order Markers and before rolling for initiative, you may reveal an “X” Order Marker on this card to choose an unrevealed Order Marker on an opponent’s card and view it. If it is an “X” Order Marker, you may immediately view all other Order Markers on that opponent’s cards and when rolling for initiative this round, add 10 to your roll. If it is a numbered Order Marker, add the number on that Order Marker to your initiative roll.

KINETIC STRETCH
Instead of moving, Elongated Man may use Kinetic Stretch. Kinetic Stretch has a move of 4. When moving with Kinetic Stretch, ignore elevations. Elongated Man may stretch over water without stopping, stretch over figures without becoming engaged, and stretch over obstacles such as ruins. When using Kinetic Stretch, Elongated Man will not take any leaving engagement attacks. After using Kinetic Stretch, If Elongated Man moved at least 3 spaces with Kinetic Stretch, he may roll one additional die when attacking normally this turn.

I'd change the power order.
SUPER SLEUTH
RIDICULOUS REACH
KINETIC STRETCH

Is everyone OK with "away" in RIDICULOUS REACH? I get the idea that the figure has to remain within two spaces of him, so probably others (who are) smarter than me I (am) should as well.

[SirGalahad]

Originally Posted by SirGalahad

I'd change the power order.
SUPER SLEUTH
RIDICULOUS REACH
KINETIC STRETCH

Is everyone OK with "away" in RIDICULOUS REACH? I get the idea that the figure has to remain within two spaces of him, so probably others (who are) smarter than me I (am) should as well.

I didn't realize space was such an issue until I went back and read the last three pages.

Pasteability:

SUPER SLEUTH
After placing Order Markers and before rolling for initiative, you may reveal an “X” Order Marker on this card to choose an unrevealed Order Marker on an opponent’s card and view it. If it is an “X” Order Marker, you may immediately view all Order Markers on that opponent’s cards and when rolling for initiative this round, add 10 to your roll. If it is a numbered Order Marker, add that Order Marker's number to your initiative roll.

RIDICULOUS REACH
Whenever an unengaged enemy figure within 2 spaces of Elongated Man moves away from him or targets a figure other than him, you may roll an unblockable attack die against that figure. If you roll a skull, that figure cannot move away from Elongated Man and can only attack him this turn.

KINETIC STRETCH
Instead of moving, Elongated Man may use Kinetic Stretch. Kinetic Stretch has a move of 4. When moving with Kinetic Stretch, ignore elevations. Elongated Man may stretch over water without stopping, stretch over figures without becoming engaged, and stretch over obstacles such as ruins. When using Kinetic Stretch, Elongated Man will not take any leaving engagement attacks. If Elongated Man moved at least 3 spaces with Kinetic Stretch, he may roll one additional die when attacking normally this turn.

[johnny139]

Very interesting design. Stats are kind of wonky, which I dig. Super Sleuth seems really in-line with our other recent detective character, which I always like to see - mechanics that rhyme are great.

That being said, Ridiculous Reach seems like something that could get kind of funky... like, I can't think of any ways that it breaks the game, but messing with how engagement works seems like a red flag to me. Moreover, is he that much better at stretching than Plastic Man and Mr. Fantastic?

[Margloth]

You may want to change the result of finding a numbered order marker to a static bonus, because as currently worded in a more than 2 player game, everybody else gains the benefit of knowing what the order marker is as they get to see what you add to your roll.

Ridiculous Reach is a cool power , but may need some work, as it could prove abusive if you find a way to lock down a Range 1 hero’s movement and engage that hero with Ralph from 2 spaces away.

[Yodaking]

add that number from to your initiative roll.

[Scapemage]

Originally Posted by johnny139

Moreover, is he that much better at stretching than Plastic Man and Mr. Fantastic?

He is indeed much stretchier. Plastic Man is more amorphous and can create holes in his body and turn into objects, whilst Elongated Man has a much further reach on his stretching ability.

Originally Posted by Margloth

You may want to change the result of finding a numbered order marker to a static bonus, because as currently worded in a more than 2 player game, everybody else gains the benefit of knowing what the order marker is as they get to see what you add to your roll.

That is fair, but I'm not sure it's a big deal. If he finds something useful in his detective work, he might be inclined to get the word out and share with his potential allies.




Let's check in with the CRB on how Ridiculous Reach would go. @dok @Soundwarp SG-1 @Dysole @weebaer

Originally Posted by Yodaking

add that number from to your initiative roll.

Got it!

[Soundwarp SG-1]

I think Ridiculous Reach is going to be a mess rules wise right now, especially since they're engaged with him.. but he isn't engaged with them by the current wording I guess? Very dangerous waters to sail in.

I'd word the power as basically replicating some/all the effects of engagement without getting into the messy grey area of 'considered engaged'.

'Enemy Figures within 2 clear sight spaces of Elongated Man cannot attack non-adjacent figures accept for Elongated Man. When a non-adjacent enemy Figure within 2 clear sight spaces of Elongated Man would move unto a space that is not within 2 clear sight spaces of Elongated Man, you may roll one unblockable attack die. If you roll a skull, that figure cannot move for the rest of this (player?) turn.

Something like that, though it would probably need something to stop him from double dipping on an LEA and the reach unblockable. Maybe just make him unable to do normal LEAs?


Super Sleuth feels a bit worrisome paired with Commander Rodgers and Joker, as he is a really cheap way to get a massive initiative boost and against some armies it will be very easy to find the X.

I don't think he is going to come in as low as 135 with both a really good lockdown power and a really good initiative power, both are pretty high on the 'competitive checklist'.

[IAmBatman]

Trying to ape engagement effects without calling it engagement makes it incredibly more powerful as then it circumvents any disengage powers and muddles interactions with placement powers that specifically say the figure doesn’t take leaving engagement attacks.

A figure with range 1 could move closer to Elongated Man without leaving engagement and attack him that way.