The Book of Binary

[FreshFoods]

Thanks Bats! Binary is Danver's strongest form, so I'm probably gonna start with her at 380? I can boost her wherever feels necessary if she's weak in the initial.

Originally Posted by Tornado

Pirate? Nice.
Would be fun to sea that expand. Maybe get to use my pirates ships someday.

Yeah, she ran with the Starjammers while she was Binary.

I think Pirates are already a pretty fun faction, so would always be down to see more of them!

[IAmBatman]

I'd probably boost her special attack and defense a tad if you want her stronger.

[FreshFoods]

Sounds like a plan. I'll get checklists up soon.

Gonna go with Contemplative for the personality.

[MrNobody]

Think we could get her to 370? That pairs nicely with Corsair, Ch'od, Hepzibah, and Raza for an even 1,100. (I like Korvus a lot as a design, but it's always felt a bit odd that this more modern character is basically required for classic Starjammer builds.)

I know she's more powerful in this form than in her Captain Marvel form, but our Captain Marvel design is factoring in her leadership chops as well.

[Lord Pyre]

Love the SA, pretty fun mechanics there.

I worry a bit about her other power giving her healing, especially against friendly figures. I see it's a reuse, but drafting some Civilians just to mob-attack her for healing once she's taken a few wounds seems like a really solid strategy. Also she might shred lower powered/costed heroes with her healing/counter. Just keep an eye on her.

[FreshFoods]

Originally Posted by MrNobody

Think we could get her to 370? That pairs nicely with Corsair, Ch'od, Hepzibah, and Raza for an even 1,100. (I like Korvus a lot as a design, but it's always felt a bit odd that this more modern character is basically required for classic Starjammer builds.)

I know she's more powerful in this form than in her Captain Marvel form, but our Captain Marvel design is factoring in her leadership chops as well.

That's a good point, I can swing 370.

Originally Posted by Lord Pyre

Love the SA, pretty fun mechanics there.

I worry a bit about her other power giving her healing, especially against friendly figures. I see it's a reuse, but drafting some Civilians just to mob-attack her for healing once she's taken a few wounds seems like a really solid strategy. Also she might shred lower powered/costed heroes with her healing/counter. Just keep an eye on her.

Thanks!

Yeah the only other design with the power is Vulcan, who isn't exactly defining the meta. I can see it being a pretty cheap tactic, so I'll make sure to try it in a game.

[Lord Pyre]

Originally Posted by FreshFoods

Yeah the only other design with the power is Vulcan, who isn't exactly defining the meta.

Vulcan basically sucks since that's essentially his ONLY power. Binary here has a decently sick Special Attack as well and no negative powers. So realistically she's just better than him already.

[MrNobody]

Oh wow yeah, she really blows Vulcan out of the water, doesn’t she?

[Soundwarp SG-1]

Honestly I've played Vulcan a few times in tourneys and like... he isnt *that* bad. So I like.... having Binary be cheaper than him when she's basically straight up upgrade feels questionable.

[FreshFoods]

Yeah she does, but I think 'better than Vulcan' is a pretty low bar to clear.

Being a Mutant gives him a way better synergy pool then she'll probably ever have, so he's got that going for him. He's probably overcosted by like, 50 points or something though, if I had to guess.

[Lord Pyre]

Being a Mutant largely doesn't matter for him since his negative power kills any turn bonding they give.

[FreshFoods]

I was thinking you could move OMs off of Vulcan with like, Sage or something, but the first line in the power prevents that.

He's got Mutant Sidekicks, at least.