The Book of Deadman

[Scapemage]

The Book of Deadman

C3G DC PUBLIC EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION 20
FUTURE VISION


Comic PDF


Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Justice League set.
Its model number and name are #035 / Deadman.

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Character Bio - Boston Brand was a well-known trapeze artist until his untimely death at the hands of the Hook, an initiate to the League of Assassins. Fortunately for Brand, his kindness in life gave him a new lease as a spirit thanks to the power of Rama Kushna, a Hindu deity. Now parading as Deadman, Boston Brand sought to find his killer. In recent times, he has been a core member of Justice League Dark alongside allies such as Zatanna, John Constantine, and Swamp Thing.
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As a figure with a secret identity, Deadman has these Secret Identity Synergies.
• As an Undead, Deadman has these Undead Synergies.

Outgoing Synergy:

• N/A

Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses:

• As a figure with a secret identity, Deadman interacts differently with these special powers.
• As an Undead, Deadman interacts differently with these special powers.
• As a flying figure, Deadman interacts differently with these special powers.
• Deadman's Spectral Possession special power does not affect Androids, Constructs, Undead, or figures with the Mental Shield special power, and interacts differently with these special powers.

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• N/A

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest: Scapemage
• Second playtest: IAmBatman
• Third playtest: Arch-vile
• Fourth playtest: Ronin
• Art: Comic, Figure, Background
• Art by Scapemage

[Scapemage]

NAME = DEADMAN
SECRET IDENTITY = BOSTON BRAND

SPECIES = UNDEAD
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = VAGABOND
PERSONALITY = CURIOUS

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 5

LIFE = 4

MOVE = 6
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 4
DEFENSE = 5

POINTS = 165

INTANGIBILITY
Deadman can move through all figures, Fortress Walls, and obstacles, and is never attacked when leaving an engagement. Deadman cannot be targeted by opponents' non-adjacent figures for any attacks or for any opponents' special powers that require clear sight.

SPECTRAL POSSESSION 15
After revealing an Order Marker on this card and before taking a turn with Deadman, you may choose a Unique Hero adjacent to Deadman. Roll the the 20-sided die, adding 3 to your roll if the chosen Hero is friendly. If you roll 14 or lower, Deadman cannot move this turn. If you roll 15 or higher, possess that Hero by placing Deadman on its Army Card. Take control of the possessed Hero and its Army Card and remove any Order Markers on that card. While that Hero is possessed, instead of taking a turn with Deadman, you may take a turn a turn with the possessed Hero. At the end of the round or before the possessed Hero would be removed from the battlefield while Deadman is on its card, place Deadman on an empty space adjacent to the possessed Hero and return control of the Hero to the player who controlled it before it was possessed. Spectral Possession cannot be used to possess Androids, Constructs, Undead, or figures with the Mental Shield special power.

FLYING SYMBOL

[Karat]

Looks good. Here's my attempt to tidy up the wording.

SPECTRAL POSSESSION 13
After revealing an Order Marker on this card, instead of moving normally, you may choose a Unique Hero adjacent to Deadman and roll the 20-sided die. If you roll 13 or higher, place Deadman on that Unique Hero's card. While Deadman is on another figure's card, no Order Markers may be revealed on that figure's card and that figure may only take turns using Spectral Possession. After revealing an Order Marker on this card, instead of taking a turn with Deadman, you may take a turn with a figure affected by Spectral Possession. At the end of the round, or when a figure affected by Spectral Possession is destroyed, if Deadman is on its card, place Deadman on a space adjacent to the space currently or previously occupied by that figure.

[Scapemage]

Originally Posted by Scapemage

SPECTRAL POSSESSION 13

After revealing an Order Marker on this card and instead of moving, you may choose a Unique Hero adjacent to Deadman and roll the 20-sided die. If you roll 13 or higher, place Deadman on that Unique Hero's card. You control that Unique Hero while Deadman is on its card. After revealing an Order Marker on this card, instead of taking a turn with Deadman, you may take a turn with that figure. At the end of the round or when the chosen figure is destroyed while Deadman is on its card, place Deadman on a space adjacent to the space currently or previously occupied by that figure. Spectral Possession cannot be used on Androids, Constructs, or figures with the Magical Defense special power.

Good call Spidey. This is where we're at. One vote pending for Initial Playtesting.

[SirGalahad]

Originally Posted by Scapemage

SPECTRAL POSSESSION 15
After revealing an Order Marker on this card and before taking a turn with Deadman, you may choose a Unique Hero adjacent to Deadman. Roll the the 20-sided die, adding 3 to your roll if the chosen Hero is friendly. If you roll 14 or lower, Deadman cannot move this turn. If you roll 15 or higher, possess that Hero by placing Deadman on its Army Card. Take control of the possessed Hero and its Army Card and remove any Order Markers on that card. While that Hero is possessed, instead of taking a turn with Deadman, you may take a turn a turn with the possessed Hero. At the end of the round or before the possessed Hero would be removed from the battlefield while Deadman is on its card, place Deadman on an empty space adjacent to the possessed Hero and return control of the Hero to the player who controlled it before it was possessed. Spectral Possession cannot be used to possess Androids, Constructs, Undead, or figures with the Mental Shield special power.

How did we miss this?

[Scapemage]

Welcome to Deadman, Incorporated. How may I help you?

This guy's been workshopped a fair bit, so I am happy with the direction, but there is room to grow if that is what is needed. The main thing that needs to happen is some serious wording help on Spectral Possession and making sure all of the intended mechanics are clear and non-breakable. I'm going to tag @Dysole @dok @Soundwarp SG-1 right off the bat to get your initial thoughts on the power.

Friendly reminder that Constantine can reroll D20s and Zatanna can change one die to a blank. This guy is intended to fit into the JLD faction.

[Lazy Orang]

Acrobat feels like an odd class to me - doesn't feel that needs to be represented by more than the Acrobatics power, same as with any other acrobatic figure. What other options would there be?
Otherwise, looking cool!

[Scapemage]

Originally Posted by Lazy Orang

Acrobat feels like an odd class to me - doesn't feel that needs to be represented by more than the Acrobatics power, same as with any other acrobatic figure. What other options would there be?
Otherwise, looking cool!

Herald is established on Silver Surfer and could suit well here as another options, since Deadman's usual role is sort of omen-like appearances (especially in Brightest Day).

[Lazy Orang]

Originally Posted by Scapemage

Herald is established on Silver Surfer and could suit well here as another options, since Deadman's usual role is sort of omen-like appearances (especially in Brightest Day).

That sounds better to me - conveys a little more theme as well, whereas Acrobat is telling me nothing about him that the third power isn't already, while that would.

[Dysole]

Here my take.

After revealing an Order Marker on this card and instead of moving, you may choose a Unique Hero adjacent to Deadman and roll the 20-sided die. If you roll 13 or higher, place Deadman on that Unique Hero's card and while Deadman is on that Hero's card you control them.You control that Unique Hero while Deadman is on its card. After revealing an Order Marker on this card, instead of taking a turn with Deadman, you may take a turn with that figure. At the end of the round or if the chosen figure is destroyed while Deadman is on its card, place Deadman on a space adjacent to the space currently or previously occupied by that figure.

I'm sure there's a better way but that's a first crack. The power is worse than purple man so I doubt it's broken.

~Dysole, noting all the various if then clauses are what make it complex

[Scapemage]

Originally Posted by ALEXAN2507

Is Undead what we'd use to describe a spectral ghost? Lobster Johnson becomes an "Entity" in his ghost form

Entity is certainly on the table. I have no preference between Undead and Entity, so looks like it's 1 to 1 on votes right now. I'd like to hear others' preferences.

Originally Posted by Dysole

Here my take.

After revealing an Order Marker on this card and instead of moving, you may choose a Unique Hero adjacent to Deadman and roll the 20-sided die. If you roll 13 or higher, place Deadman on that Unique Hero's card and while Deadman is on that Hero's card you control them.You control that Unique Hero while Deadman is on its card. After revealing an Order Marker on this card, instead of taking a turn with Deadman, you may take a turn with that figure. At the end of the round or if the chosen figure is destroyed while Deadman is on its card, place Deadman on a space adjacent to the space currently or previously occupied by that figure.

I'm sure there's a better way but that's a first crack. The power is worse than purple man so I doubt it's broken.

~Dysole, noting all the various if then clauses are what make it complex

Thanks for the quick response! Glad to hear we aren't breaking any boundaries with this power.

[ALEXAN2507]

Is Undead what we'd use to describe a spectral ghost? Lobster Johnson becomes an "Entity" in his ghost form