The Book of Kick-Ass

[Lord Pyre]

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[Lord Pyre]

From Dok:

Originally Posted by dok

No real concerns. Obviously he's not too strong by himself. Kickass inspiration can potentially be a very powerful boost (boost 4 attacks from Batman+Shuriken + Night Owl, or up to 5 from Luke Cage + Speedball) but you have to figure out how to get him in position and keep him alive, neither of which are exactly easy.

[Lord Pyre]

David:

Originally Posted by davidlhsl

Kick-Xxx

Such a filthy mouth!

Kickxxx Inspiration
Not sure "Clear Sight Spaces" is capitalized.

Baton Xxxault Special Attack
Pretty straightforward.

Final Thoughts
This is the greatest design ever!!! Why do I say that? Because I'm a Kiss-Xxx, that's why!

Can't really get much wordier here, because this is quite straightforward and streamlined. It's always nice to have those type of designs.

[Spidey'tilIDie]

Do you realize that the Crime Alley crooks have better base stats than him? Seems like they'd be just the type of guys he'd face and I doubt he'd beat them as is. I think you should consider bumping up his Attack to 3. At least then he matches them, even if you'd argue he is poorly trained.

[IAmBatman]

Yeah, I'd support his base attack being 3. It's pretty hard to be worth anything on offense with an attack of 2.

[quozl]

I'd support a higher Life too, like 5 or 6. Isn't his whole shtick is that he takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'?

[Lord Pyre]

Originally Posted by Spidey'tilIDie

Do you realize that the Crime Alley crooks have better base stats than him? Seems like they'd be just the type of guys he'd face and I doubt he'd beat them as is. I think you should consider bumping up his Attack to 3. At least then he matches them, even if you'd argue he is poorly trained.

You were the one freaking out about these guys being too strong Red Mist has 2 attack, and I'm totally fine with him being super cheap.

And definitely no to 5-6 life, no way in heck is a teenager with sticks and a scuba suit going to take more damage than Batman.

[johnny139]

I wouldn't mind pushing him up to 5 Life, or at least 4. He has a tendency to take beatings on a pretty regular basis and it would serve him well mechanically.

[IAmBatman]

Yeah, but he takes beatings from people the equivalent of street thugs and civilians - not superhumans. I'd absolutely oppose going over 4 on his life, and I don't mind 3 at all. This guy is, in all honesty, an amateur.

And if we went up to 4 on life (which I'd be OK with), I'd want to stick with 2 on attack.

[Lord Pyre]

Hit girl has 3 life, and I'm pretty sure she's tougher than he is. Definitely don't want to go over 3 here. I like him at 2 attack (especially with Red Mist at 2), but I'd be more willing there than with the life.

[Spidey'tilIDie]

Yeah, I was. But these stats are lower than I would have expected. With 3/3 Attack Defense and 3 Life, he is essentially the same as the CA Crooks with three members with one life each and 3/3 stats. That seems right on the money.

[Lord Pyre]

Originally Posted by Spidey'tilIDie

Yeah, I was. But these stats are lower than I would have expected. With 3/3 Attack Defense and 3 Life, he is essentially the same as the CA Crooks with three members with one life each and 3/3 stats. That seems right on the money.

My thought is that those crooks are stronger way more experienced than Dave would be.

I like it low, but it can change. I like the idea of a super cheap filler Crime Fighter, but 3 attack still might not boost his cost too much. I'll test at 3 and see how he is.