The Book of Slam Bradley

[Karat]

The Book of Slam Bradley

C3G DC WAVE 33
BATMAN FOREVER


Comic PDF


Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a Repainted Heroclix figure from the Batman set.
Its model number and name are #026 / Roy Raymond Jr.

Repainting Tutorial

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Character Bio - A prototypically hard-boiled detective turned private eye, Samuel "Slam" Bradley solves his cases by finding clues and throwing punches in equal measure.
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As an Investigator, Slam Bradley has these Investigator Synergies.
• As a Human, Slam Bradley has these Human Synergies.

Outgoing Synergy:

• N/A

Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses:

• N/A

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• N/A

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest: Karat
• Second playtest: IAmBatman
• Third playtest: MrNobody
• Art: Comic, Figure, Background
• Art by Soundwarp SG-1

[Karat]

NAME = SLAM BRADLEY
SECRET IDENTITY = SAMUEL BRADLEY

SPECIES = HUMAN
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = INVESTIGATOR
PERSONALITY = CYNICAL

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 5

LIFE = 4

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 5
ATTACK = 3
DEFENSE = 3

POINTS = 90

STREET FIGHTER
Add 1 additional die to Slam Bradley's attack while he is on an asphalt or concrete space.

SHAKEDOWN
After attacking an opponent’s adjacent figure with a normal attack, if the defending figure is still engaged with Slam Bradley, your opponent may immediately reveal and remove one unrevealed Order Marker from any Army Card that opponent controls. If your opponent does not reveal and remove an Order Marker, Slam Bradley may attack one additional time, adding 1 die to his Attack number. Figures with the Super Strength special power are not affected by Shakedown.

[Karat]

Comic Image (not a lot of options)

Spoiler Alert!

Background Ides

Spoiler Alert!

[IAmBatman]

Figure here is a repaint, right? I have the Clix for Roy Raymond, but no paints. Otherwise I'd try to get a pic for you.

Nice, sensible power set. Reasonable reuses and nice and elegant card that has that "golden age" feel to it. I'm a fan.

Looks like figuring out comic art and army builds for the initial are the biggest challenges.

[IAmBatman]

If we could find a less blurry version of this, it might be a good comic option


Possible option:


And, just for fun:


Edit: Not sure if this one is any better or not

[Karat]

Originally Posted by IAmBatman

Figure here is a repaint, right? I have the Clix for Roy Raymond, but no paints. Otherwise I'd try to get a pic for you.

Nice, sensible power set. Reasonable reuses and nice and elegant card that has that "golden age" feel to it. I'm a fan.

Looks like figuring out comic art and army builds for the initial are the biggest challenges.

Heh, I'm making Hidicul paint mine and draft up a tutorial...he's going more intensive than I originally planned, but it plays into my master plan of enticing him back

I do like that bar scene, but I was trying to find some.larger options. Definitely seems as though most of his comic images are older and somewhat grainy.

[Lord Pyre]

You know I like it already.

I also have the figure if it doesn't work out with Hidicul.

[Karat]

Cool, I'll keep you in mind. He already seemed like hungry as soon as I handed him the mini

[Tornado]

“In a hidden catacomb under the streets of Chinatown, SLAM BRADLEY, ace free lance sleuth, fighter, and adventurer is tangling with a mob of Celestials who resent his investigating – Knives flash! Fists fly! Altho’ outnumbered, SLAM is having a swell time!” – Detective comics #1 (caption)

Real Name: Samuel Emerson “Slam” Bradley.


Bio here.



Could see maybe Fearless for Personality.

[Karat]

Seeming pretty settled here. Fearless seems like it would fit, but Cynical really gives the vibe I'm going for here.

COMPETITIVE REVIEW BOARD CHECKLIST

Spoiler Alert!

1. Does the design disrupt opponent's Order Markers in a way that offers a net gain in turns taken with strong figures versus the turns your opponent can take with strong figures (Ozymandias, Joker (I), Meteorite)?
   No
2. Does the design offer auto-wounding that either doesn't require taking turns or is otherwise extremely efficient (War Machine, Jason Voorhees, Cosmic Cube)?
   No
3. Does the design immobilize figures or prevent turn-taking (Blob, Spider-Girl, Diablo, Green Lantern Alan)?
   Not really
4. Does the design move opponent's figures in a way that's easy to pull off and can move figures multiple spaces in multiple directions (Graviton, Magneto, Vulture)?
   No
5. Does the design allow for moving friendly figures without taking turns, or for moving 2+ friendly figures while still taking a turn (Martian Manhunter [I], Green Lantern John, Angel)?
   No
6. Does the figure allow for two figures, one of them being a wide range of possible figures, to both attack on a single Order Marker (Zombie, Robot, Iron Patriot, Ms. Marvel, Rocket [II], Martian Manhunter [II], Nebula, Baby Groot, Havok)?
   No
7. Does the design offer any sort of passive boost outside of a narrow set of figures (Star-Lord, Sage, Brainiac 5, Captain America, Batman [III])?
   No
8. Does the design help keep your allies alive just by being nearby (Daring Decoy, Aaron Cash, Jocasta, Weather Wizard)?
   No
9. Is it OK for the design to have defensive abilities that could make it essentially unkillable in some matchups or endgame situations (Cosmic Cube, Healing Factor, Master Martial Artist)?
   No
10. If the figure has auto-destroy powers or powers that can force the opponent's figures to attack each other, are they balanced for strong opposing figures and/or boosts that can make the powers more reliable (Puppet Master, Psycho-Man, Enchantress)?
    No
11. Is the figure likely to earn its value many times over by either running out alone at the start of a battle (pre-eval Crow, Solomon Grundy) or by sitting in the startzone until the end of a battle (Arnim Zola, Silk Spectre)?
    No
12. Will synergies in the design create concerns for future designs (Mad Thinker, pre-eval Enchantress, Star-Lord)?
    No
13. Does the design combo particularly well with one of the design concerns above (Magma)?
    No

CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST (LONG FORM)

Spoiler Alert!

1. Are the character’s name and secret identity listed in a consistent format with the rest of the project? If the character shares a name and/or secret identity with another character is it properly clear whether or not they are the same character?
Check
2. Consider the listed Species. Are the design’s power level, point level, and statistics (life, move, range, attack, and defense numbers) within the established range for that species? If it’s an outlier, is there thematic justification for this?
Check
3. Consider the listed Uniqueness. Does the power text properly reflect whether the figure is a Hero or a squad, and whether it is Event, Unique, Uncommon, or common? If it’s Event, are the powers written with consideration for Event Hero rules? If it’s Uncommon, are the powers written to avoid stacking? If it’s common, are the powers written with this in mind?
Check
4. Consider the Class and Personality. For each, is it a reuse? If so, is the character thematically consistent with other members of that Class or Personality? If not, is there a preexisting Class or Personality that would fit as well that could be used instead? Are there any existing synergies with that Class or Personality that are undesirable or that this Design would create that would be undesirable for preexisting members of that Class or Personality?
Check
5. Consider the listed Size. If the figure is double based, is it Large or Huge? Is the chosen miniature’s physical size consistent with other miniatures in the chosen size category?
Check
6. Consider the listed Height. If you stack hexes up next to the figure, does the number listed for the height match up the layers of stacked hexes that match the miniature’s physical height?
Consider the listed Life number. Is this number consistent with other figures of the same species?
Check
7. Consider the listed Move number. Is this number consistent with other figures of that power level?
Check
8. Consider the listed Range and Attack numbers. Is this number consistent with other figures that use the same type of weapon or power to attack?
Check
9. Consider the listed Defense number. Is this number consistent with other figures of the same or similar species and with the same or similar armor or other defensive equipment?
Check
10. Does the figure have Super Strength? If it does or doesn’t, was this determined on the standard of that character demonstrating three things: A. The ability to throw a car B. The ability to survive a fall from a tall building and C. The ability to knock back another person when punching them?
Check
11. Examine all of the special powers. Are there other powers that fit the same theme already in existence in the project? If so, can they be reused? If they can’t, can those other powers be used as a basis for the mechanics and wording?
Check
12. Examine any movement powers. Do they keep the figure’s speed consistent with other figures of their species and power level?
Examine any offensive powers. Do they keep the figure’s offensive potential consistent with other figures with the same powers and power levels or skills and weaponry?
Check
13. Examine any defensive, healing, or other tanking powers. Do they keep the figure’s survivability consistent with other figures of the same powers or power level or species and armor class?
Check
14. Examine any leadership powers. Do they exceed the activation potential of the best existing leaders? If so, is there thematic justification for this?
Check
15. Consider any powers that reference darkness, electrical, figure movement, fire, gas, ice, kryptonite, light/sensory, magical, poison, psychic, stealth, or water-based abilities. Do these behave in similar ways to other powers of this type, including mentions of immunities?
Is it clear for all special powers what phase of the turn and how they are triggered, what phase of the turn they are active in, and when and how they cease being active?
Check
16. Are special powers listed in game, round, and turn order?
Check
17. If a special power includes a D20 roll, does it make sense to list a number by the title?
Check
18. If a power is being reused, are the title and wording copied accurately?
Check
19. Has the power title or a very similar one been used before with vastly different mechanics?
Check

And with that...I propose we move to Initial playtesting @90, I likely won't get to him immediately, but planning to soon.

[Tornado]

Yea

[Arkham]

Yea