The Book of Elm Street Map

[Ericth74]

I Propose that we move Elm Street into Initial Playtesting

[Tornado]

Yea

[quozl]

Yea
@Taeblewalker @Yodaking

[Yodaking]

yea

[Taeblewalker]

Yea

[Ericth74]

Ok it looks like this passes!

This moves right to Public Playtesting as Initial Playtesting on maps isn't a thing!

[tcglkn]

I thought this was in initial testing not public?

[Ericth74]

@tcglkn

I contacted Quozl because there is no mention of initial playtesting for maps in the discussion page. He said that there isn't an initial phase and that it goes right to public playtesting.

[Karat]

Results are here.

Overall it was a nice map. Nothing seemed to unbalanced one way or the other. I did find myself gravitating towards one side or the other for the road bonus. Probably not a huge deal but maybe like a walkway between the two would help to make both sides played on more. Lots of trees to block LOS and provide additional damage options when playing with DO rules. Ultimately, I like it. Definitely a nice Suburb themed map.

[tcglkn]

You can't just link the results somewhere else that public members can't see. You need to fill out the playtest form in the OP here.

[Karat]

Overall Look: The look is pleasant and fits the Theme near perfectly.

Stability: Map seems stable and balanced.

Build difficulty: A simple enough build.

Size: The size of the map felt good. Not so close that both sides are engaging Round 1 and not so far away that they aren't engaging for several rounds.

Unit types positively affected: Doesn't seem to favor one type over another.

Unit types negatively affected: Doesn't seem to favor one type over another.

Key areas on the Map: The Key areas seem to be the Houses and the Roads.

Areas not used much or at all: The area between the houses was not used much at all and I found myself gravitating to only one of the Road's on the map. To combat this I'd suggest maybe some road tiles up to one of the doors on both sides or running between the houses.

Game 1:

Spoiler Alert!

Cap made Wolverine and Moon Knight Avengers, Wolverine made Ronin an Avenger, and Moon Knight made Nikki an Avenger. Magneto made Phoenix an Outcast.
R1
Avengers have initiative (13) and cap sends Nikki to height (2) with Moon beside her (3) as Ronin moves onto the road (4) and Wolverine up a few paces behind (4). In T1 Luke moves up with Cap; Mystique rolls a 4+3 and holds her ground. In T2 Luke and Wolverine move onto the road; the Outcasts still hold their ground (3+3). In T3 Luke and Moon move up; Mystique sends Magneto and Phoenix up (Wolverine Tracks Phoenix) and follows keeping both in sight (19+3).
R2
Avengers have initiative (11) and Cap calls Nikki up next to the tree (6), Wolverine back to the road (2), and Ronin up to the rest of the group (3). In T1 Ronin moves up using an Arrow Strike to leap into engagement with Phoenix and strikes her for a wound taking 1 from the fire as Luke comes running up the road hitting Phoenix from low ground for 2 wounds taking a wound from the fire; Mystique has Phoenix disengage Luke but she can't hit Ronin and Mystique holds her ground (11+3). In T2 Nikki advances and Luke moves in on Phoenix from low ground hitting Phoenix for a wound; Mystique moves in (3+3) (Wolverine Tracks her) and she hits Ronin for 2 wounds. In T3 Moon Knight moves up next to Nikki and finishes off Phoenix who lashes out in her death throes with Fire finishing off Ronin too (removed X from Luke) and Luke moves up to engage Mystique hitting her for 2 wounds; Magneto flies in (11+3) and throws Cage twice and out of clear sight for 2 wounds (7+3 & 8+3) and Mystique engages Wolverine from height for 3 wounds after Unstoppable Resilience kicks in.
R3
Avengers have initiative (12) Cap moves up (6), Nikki moves up (5) and Moon Knight moves up (1). In T1 Nikki targets Juggernaut but can't hurt him and Cage punches him for 2 Wounds; Magneto tosses Moon Knight (17+3) around for 2 wounds (9+3 & 20+3) and Mystique hit Wolverine for a wound. In T2 Nikki misses Mystique and Cage punches Juggernaut for a wound; Magneto tosses cap (15+3) for 2 wounds (7+3 & 12+3) and Mystique can't break Wolverine's Defense. In T3 Nikki misses Mystique and Luke's blow is blocked by Juggernaut; Magneto tosses Wolverine (13+3) away from Mystique as he absorbs the wound (13+3 & 2+3) and Mystique moves up to engage Nikki (Wolverine tracks her) hitting her for 2 wounds.
R4
Avengers have initiative ( 8 ) Cap advances back towards the fray and Moon follows. In T1 Nikki misses Mystique and Luke whiffs; Juggernaut runs past Luke but then turns and Charges right back through him (+2) giving him a wound and Mystique misses Nikki (Wolverine Tracks Mystique). In T2 Nikki finishes off Mystique with he Stun Guns (2/4 skulls vs whiff plus 3 skulls & 1 shield (rerolled to blank) vs 2/5 shields) and Luke's fist bounces off of Juggernaut harmlessly; OM on Mystigue. In T3 Nikki misses Juggernaut and Luke misses Juggernaut; OM on Mystique.
R5
Outcasts have initiative. Avengers (14) move up with Moon heading for Nikki (6) Cap moves up (5), and Wolverine moves up towards Luke (3). In T1 Magneto throws Cap for 2 wounds (13+3 & 19+3); Wolverine engages Juggernaut and Luke misses Juggernaut. In T2 Juggernaut runs past Luke and Wolverine and the Charges back in trampling Wolverine (+2) finishing him off and Luke heads back to the road staying just out of Magneto range. In T3 Magneto moves up tossing Luke to his death (12+3 & 16+3); OM on Luke.
R6
Avengers have initiative (7). Moon takes height next to Nikki (2), Cap starts around the cabin heading for Destiny (5). In T1 Nikki misses Magneto; Magneto tosses Nikki for a wound (1+3 & 18+3). In T2 Nikki flies back to height with a vengeance gunning down an unwounded Magneto from height (3/4 skulls vs whiff & 4 skulls. 1 blank (rerolled to skull) vs 3 shields); OM on Magneto. In T3 Moon Knight advances taking out Juggernaut from height (4/5 Skulls vs whiff); OM on Juggernaut.
R7
Outcasts have initiative. Avengers (2) have Cap move up (2). In T1 Destiny advances on Cap who bounces around with Steadfast Striker; Nikki chases after Destiny. In T2 Destiny takes to the height and misses Cap who bounces up next to her with Steadfast Striker; Niki flies in missing Destiny. In T3 Destiny misses Cap who takes even height with her; Moon moves in hitting Destiny for 2 wounds with a crescent dart.
R8
Avengers have initiative (16) Moon advances (6). In T1 Nikki finishes off Destiny over 2 attacks (2/4 skulls vs 1/3 shields & 3 skulls, 1 blank (rerolled to skull) vs 1/3 shields) for the win.

Game 2:

Spoiler Alert!

Ms Marvel makes Wildcat and Quicksilver Avengers and Quicksilver makes Nikki and Avenger. Wildcat is tutoring Nikki. Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman all have 3 Justice League Markers.
R1
Avengers have initiative. In T1 Wildcat moves up; Batman moves out. In T2 Nikki flies up; Wonder flies up next to Batman. In T3 Marvel flies up felling a Tree to clear her view; Superman flies up next to Wonder.
R2
Avengers have initiative. In T1 Marvel sends Wildcat down the road; Wonder flies up punching a car for a wound. In T2 Marvel sends Nikki up to height on Wonder giving her 2 wounds with 2 attacks (2 blanks rerolled with Wildcat) and Marvel's blast is blocked by Wonder's bracers; Superman engages Marvel but is blocked. In T3 Marvel has Nikki attack Wonder from height (3 skulls, 2 Blanks (Rerolled with Wildcat to a Skull and Shield) giving her a wound; Batman moves into engagement with Wildcat but is put on the Ropes receiving a wound.
R3
Wonder removes a marker boosting the Trinity.
Justice League has initiative. In T1 Superman punches Marvel for 4 wounds (whiff); Nikki targets Wonder but Superman sends Batman in to take her spot Wonder (4 skulls, 1 blank (rerolled to skull) vs 6 shields+Auto (2 wounds) & 3 skulls, 2 shields vs 2 shileds+Auto (1 wound)) and Marvel hits Superman for a wound. In T2 Superman would knock out Marvel but Quicksilver zooms in taking a wound and giving Superman a wound instead: Wildcat strikes at Batman (2/5 skulls vs 2 shields+Auto (1 wound)) and hits him with the 'Ol One-Two for 2 wounds! and Marvel punches Superman for 2 wounds. In T3
Batman would finish off Nikki but Quicksilver intervenes finishing off Batman instead(1 Blank and 1 Shield) who disperses 2 JL Markers to Superman and 1 to Wonder; Wildcat finishes off Wonder (4/5 skulls vs 1/6 shields) and Marvel misses Superman.
R4
Avengers have initiative. In T1 Wildcat moves in catching Superman off guard giving him 2 wounds (whiff!) and Marvel's attack is blocked; Superman hits Wildcat for a wound. In T2 Marvel has Wildcat attack Superman who falls to the experienced Boxer (1/5 skulls vs whiff!) for the win.

[Yodaking]

Just a FYI here, I'm going to need to see some testing done where one team has a supported (Bane, CA, etc.) long range sniper (GA, Deadshot, Cable, Low Light, etc.) that jumps up on that Start Zone adjacent hill before I can vote yea on this map again.