The Book of Mechanical Constructs

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Originally Posted by Viegon

That explanation for 2 range works for me.

I actually kind of like the name Gizmo-Bots. Not sure if it's thematic to the comics at all though...

I'm not sure, but I think the Gizmo-Bot's as a name are only used in the shows. To make production cheap they reused the same robots so they were by default "Gizmo-Bots". In the comics it's different things usually as he improvises weapons from random things. He's like a misguided McGuiver. He can take a trash can, Fire extinguisher, Guitar Strings, and a garage door opener and build a killer robot that can hunt you down.

Originally Posted by Yodaking

Every time I see them I think they should double nicely for the Toyman, so I think it would be nice it they had a more generic name.

That interaction is the plan I have for them. It's the reason Gizmo doesn't have any direct benefit to the other Fearsome Five members as I want him to be fit in other builds as well. It's the reason these are common squad figures so that I can use them as common figures for Toyman's power (it's all in my work shop thread).

I'm fine either way. They will be called Gizmo-bots in my house regardless I'm afraid. Most people that are fans of titans will get it as well I think. I'm open to suggestions for names.

[Viegon]

What about calling them Improvised Constructs, to get across the whole pieced-together theme?

[TrollBrute]

Originally Posted by Viegon

What about calling them Improvised Constructs, to get across the whole pieced-together theme?

I like that pretty well.

Also like the design. Not sold on 2 range though. Even if they're small, 2 range feels really low. If go with 3 at least.

Have we used Construct as a class outside of the GL constructs?

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Originally Posted by TrollBrute

I like that pretty well.

Also like the design. Not sold on 2 range though. Even if they're small, 2 range feels really low. If go with 3 at least.

Have we used Construct as a class outside of the GL constructs?

considering they never use their normal attacks in the Gizmo army 3 Range may make them more useful for other purposes and I don't think it will mess with their cost any.

With that I'd like to send these out to the Public at 40 points per Squad of 3 once we decide on the right box stuff..

As far as class I don't think we have which is why I was hesitant. I like the construct so maybe we let it branch out beyond the Lanterns. We could go with CREATION as a class?

Mechanical as the personality and Creation as the class?

[Viegon]

The Destroyer Armor is also a Construct. The Lantern Constructs also have the species of Energy for specific callouts (like Doctor Light's one ability).

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Originally Posted by Viegon

The Destroyer Armor is also a Construct. The Lantern Constructs also have the species of Energy for specific callouts (like Doctor Light's one ability).

Works for me.

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I Propose Moving Mechanical Constructs to Public Playtesting at 40 Points.

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[Yodaking]

yea

[Viegon]

Yea

Though Mechanical seems like a weird personality. What about something more like Mindless?

[Tornado]

Yea

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Originally Posted by Viegon

Yea

Though Mechanical seems like a weird personality. What about something more like Mindless?

Is it used for anything else...I kind of thought that would be a good personality for the Mindless Ones.

Mechanical is a placeholder but I want a personality that doesn't impact testing so I'm open.

[Viegon]

I think we've used Mindless before... just can't remember on what.

EDIT: We used Mindless on the Lurker. Another option is Subservient, which we've used a few times (Awesome Andy, Killer Bee, Toad, Vampire Minions).