The Book of Colossus

[NecroBlade]

The Book of Colossus

C3G MARVEL WAVE 2
BRAVE AND THE BOLD


Comic PDF

Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Danger Room set.
Its model number and name are #002 / Colossus.

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Character Bio - A Russian mutant, Colossus is a member of the X-Men, and is by far the physically strongest X-Man. Able to transform into a stronger metallic form, even without his powers he still cuts a physically imposing figure, standing at 6'7".
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• Q: If Colossus uses Fastball Special to place a figure within range of a figure who has a defensive special power, does that special power activate? For example, War Machine and his Auto Chain Gun special power?
• A: Yes, placing a figure on a space is the same a moving it there.

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As a Mutant Protector, Colossus has these
  • Mutant Synergies and
  • Protector Synergies, and
  • may be chosen as Lockheed's Companion with his Mutant Protector's Pet special power.

Outgoing Synergy:

• Figures with the Healing Factor X special power may be thrown 2 additional spaces by Colossus' Fastball Special. Current figures with the Healing Factor X special power.

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-Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses-

Immunities:

• As a figure with the Super Strength special power, Colossus cannot be affected by aspects of certain special powers. Special Powers that Interact Differently with Super Strength.

Benefits:

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

Weaknesses:

• As a Mutant, Colossus interacts differently with certain special powers. Special Powers the Interact Differently with Mutants.

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• Throw figures with Cyberclaw-like powers to lock opponents' figures into place in addition to dealing damage!

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtesting.
• Playtest one.
• Playtest two

[IAmBatman]

NAME = COLOSSUS
SECRET IDENTITY = PIOTR RASPUTIN

SPECIES = MUTANT
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = PROTECTOR
PERSONALITY = DISCIPLINED

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 5

LIFE = 6

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 6
DEFENSE = 6

POINTS = 260

FASTBALL SPECIAL
Instead of attacking, you may choose an adjacent, unengaged, small or medium figure you control. Throw the chosen figure by placing it on any empty space within 5 spaces of Colossus. If the chosen figure has the Healing Factor X special power, you may place it on any empty space within 7 spaces of Colossus. Fastball Special may only be used if the thrown figure can be placed in clear sight of Colossus and adjacent to an enemy figure that is not adjacent to Colossus. After placing the figure, immediately choose one enemy figure adjacent to the thrown figure and roll the 20-sided die. If you roll 1, the thrown figure receives one wound. If you roll 11 or higher, the chosen enemy figure receives one wound.

STEEL SKIN
When rolling defense dice against a normal attack, Colossus always adds one automatic shield to whatever is rolled. Colossus never rolls for molten lava damage or lava field damage.

SUPER STRENGTH


Original Post:

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Not crazy about the comic art (a bit too yellow?).
Love the left box.
Love the stats.
Love the proposed cost.
Love Steel Skin.
Love Fastball Special.
Would want to change (slightly tweak) just one line on Fastball Special:

"The chosen figure may immediately attack and add 1 attack die."

becomes

"The chosen figure may immediately attack with a normal attack, adding 1 die to the attack."

I really don't think special attacks should be allowed with this power since they can get messy fast and since you can't really add dice to special attacks anyway.

Love this guy in general - great choice - great theme - great powers.

[IAmBatman]

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Some options on comic art.

[Griffin]

Can you please put a link in the Life of Thread so I can put it in the A la Carte section and take Deadpool down.

[Taeblewalker]

I'm not sure why Steel Skin should protect him from molten lava damage, since Superman and others who would survive it in the comics don't have it in this game. Otherwise, I really like him as written.

[Hahma]

Don't have much time, as it's midnight and I have to get up at 5. Great job Necro Looks like he'll be a great addition to the mutant army and help Wolvie get to places that his short legs keep him from getting to.

Also congrats on getting Deadpool moved along.

[Griffin]

I love everything on this card really. I am a bit concerned with Wolverine using his Adamantium Claws (-2 to enemy defense), Berserker Rage (mulitple attacks for each wound on his card), and then Colosus likely putting him on height and giving him an auto skull on top of that... that is too much power frankly. How about this:

FASTBALL SPECIAL
Instead of attacking, choose an adjacent small or medium friendly figure you control to throw. Place the chosen figure on any empty space within 5 clear sight spaces of Colossus. Fastball Special may only be used if the chosen figure is unengaged and can be placed adjacent to an enemy figure. The chosen figure may immediately attack and add 1 attack die an engaged enemy figure with a normal attack. If Wolverine was the chosen figure, add 1 automatic skull instead to his normal attack this turn.


complete Edited Version

FASTBALL SPECIAL
Instead of attacking, choose an adjacent small or medium figure you control to throw. Place the chosen figure on any empty space within 5 clear sight spaces of Colossus. Fastball Special may only be used if the chosen figure is unengaged and can be placed adjacent to an enemy figure. The chosen figure may immediately attack an engaged enemy figure with a normal attack. If Wolverine was the chosen figure, add 1 automatic skull to his normal attack this turn.

[IAmBatman]

Originally Posted by Taeblewalker

I'm not sure why Steel Skin should protect him from molten lava damage, since Superman and others who would survive it in the comics don't have it in this game. Otherwise, I really like him as written.

From Wiki: " He is capable of withstanding great impacts, large caliber bullets, falling from tremendous heights, temperature extremes of hot and cold, electricity, and certain magical attacks."

I'm sure Superman has something similar, but you have to give and take. Superman is a 400 point figure with incredible staying power who needs some weaknesses.
Colossus is a 260 point figure who'll likely be going up against Magneto frequently and will have no other recourse from lava.
Also, honestly, Steel Skin needed something in it to separate it from "Tough." I think this is a nice, thematic addition.

[Taeblewalker]

I can see your point about the lava, put that way. I also like Griffin's take on Fastball Special.

[IAmBatman]

Yeah, I guess I'm OK with Fastball working on specials since Colossus is basically a 260 point figure abandoning his own attack for the sake of throwing someone else in to attack.
It's clearer that special attacks can be used in Griff's revision, though.

[wulfhunter667]

Here's a question for you. Are figures used in the Fastball Special power subject to falling and extreme falling damage?

[IAmBatman]

Originally Posted by wulfhunter667

Here's a question for you. Are figures used in the Fastball Special power subject to falling and extreme falling damage?

Sure, if they fall at any point. Of course, that's not going to happen when they're placed by the throw.