The Book of Batman (Thomas Wayne) - Playtesting

[toyhandle]

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Kinda crazy scene from start to 1:19.
Deadshot sees the bullet hole in Professor Zoom's forehead and remarks, "Nice shot."
Professor Zoom tells how Thomas Wayne did it. "I never saw it coming."

[Yodaking]

Originally Posted by Tornado

Still having a disconnect with surgery which is hands on and pistols that are range. If it is to show his knowledge of human anatomy and his ability to hit vital spots, how does that apply to non-humans, especially androids, constructs, Destructible Objects, alien physiology, etc.?

Shoot the Android/Alien in it's eyes? We have many powers that are not perfect theme match-ups vs. every unit in the game. I can see a DO carve out though.

[Alexandros]

Originally Posted by redstang

What are everyone's thoughts on the name of Surgical Accuracy? Arkham had suggested Surgical Precision. Does that catch anyone's interest more?

Also, speaking of scrapping it up, would it make sense to give him the ability to attack non-adjacent figures even though he is engaged? If so, would you add that to Phantom Walk and do a rename of the power, or include it in Surgical Accuracy?

Surgical Precision has a better ring to it, imo.

Also, adding to the larger discussion about the usage of Surgical here- I figured it wasn't exactly literal? As in- the word is being used to describe exactly how precise Thomas is rather than the contexts Thomas is precise in. I truthfully don't think he needs to only have it apply to non-adjacent figures, but I understand taking that direction.

[redstang]

Second power name updated to Surgical Precision with the non-adjacent qualifying language removed.

Thoughts on a proposed change from Phantom Walk to a Bat-Grapple?

[Yodaking]

If he uses Bat-Grapples in his universe, then I'd make the switch as it makes him feel more like a Batman than a Punisher.

[redstang]

Originally Posted by Yodaking

If he uses Bat-Grapples in his universe, then I'd make the switch as it makes him feel more like a Batman than a Punisher.

It appears he does, so I made the change. I agree it makes him a little less Punishery.

[Arkham]

Looks good

[redstang]

Would the following changes to The House Always Wins clear up some confusion, i.e. read better?

THE HOUSE ALWAYS WINS
If a figure targets Batman for an attack, you must both roll the 20-sided die. Add 2 to your roll for each revealed Order Marker on this card. If you roll higher, that the targeting figure receives a wound and it may target Batman again, or otherwise its turn immediately ends.

[Ericth74]

It reads a little better to me.

[redstang]

Looking at it again, I think I need to move the comma from after "again" to after "wound."

[redstang]

Text of "The House Always Wins" updated for clarification.

With Bat Grapple on the card now, is anyone else feeling a move to 5 defense instead of 6 is appropriate? 6 seems like quite a bit now that he has an easier time gaining height advantage.

[MrNobody]

I support that change.