The Book of Spider-Man (Future Foundation)

[tcglkn]

The Book of Spider-Man (Future Foundation)

C3G MARVEL PUBLIC EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION 23
CREATURES AND CRIME FIGHTERS


Comic PDF


Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Marvel Chaos War set.
Its model number and name are #104 / Spider-Man.

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Character Bio - Following the death of Johnny Storm, the Fantastic Four create the Future Foundation to mentor young intelligent kids. Spider-Man is invited to join the team as part of Johnny's final request. Spidey helps teach the kids (who are often smarter than him already...) while also helping the First Family protect the multiverse.
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As a Mutate, Spider-Man has these Mutate Synergies.
• As an Adventurer, Spider-Man has these Adventurer Synergies.
• If you control a Reed Richards figure at the start of the game, Spider-Man has the class of Scientist, giving him these Scientist Synergies.

Outgoing Synergy:

• N/A

Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses:

• N/A

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• Fantastic 4 faction strategy guide

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest: tcglkn
• Second playtest: Zakizzryn
• Third playtest: Archie
• Art: Comic, Figure, Background
• Art by tcglkn

Card Updates:
21 November 2020 - Web Swing wording update

[tcglkn]

NAME = Spider-Man
SECRET IDENTITY = Peter Parker

SPECIES = Mutate
UNIQUENESS = Unique Hero
CLASS = Adventurer
PERSONALITY = Tricky

SIZE/HEIGHT = Medium 5

LIFE = 5

MOVE = 6
RANGE = 4
ATTACK = 4
DEFENSE = 6

POINTS = 225

FF RECRUIT
If Reed Richards is in your army, Spider-Man has the class of Scientist in addition to what is listed on this card.

FANTASTIC RESPONSIBILITY
After Spider-Man or a friendly figure within 4 clear sight spaces rolls defense dice against a normal attack from an enemy figure, Spider-Man may immediately use his Web Swing special power. When Spider-Man uses his Web Swing special power this way, you may choose a friendly medium figure or up to 2 friendly small figures adjacent to Spider-Man. Place the chosen figures adjacent to Spider-Man after moving him. Moved figures will not take any leaving engagement attacks.

WEB SWING 2
Instead of his normal move, Spider-Man may move up to 2 spaces with Web Swing. When moving with Web Swing, Spider-Man has the Flying special power, but may not move up or down more than 40 levels in a single swing, and will not take any leaving engagement attacks. After using Web Swing 2, you may use it two additional times.

SUPER STRENGTH

[tcglkn]

@Arch-vile @japes @johnny139 @Lord Pyre @Soundwarp SG-1 @Yodaking

[Yodaking]

Does anyone have the mini?

[Ronin]

Yep.

[tcglkn]

Originally Posted by Yodaking

Does anyone have the mini?

I do so no issue there.

[IAmBatman]

Dig the Great Responsibility name change.

[johnny139]

I'd probably name the first power "FF RECRUIT" and the second one "FANTASTIC RESPONSIBILITY" just to maximize our FF-ness here.

I do think that 7 Defense is going to be a bit high with Sue backing him, so he's going to be and incredibly potent part of the current FF build. But it's worth testing out to be sure. I do think he landed in a solid place.

[tcglkn]

I like those naming suggestions. FF Recruit is probably one line too which will be nice for this wordy card.

[tcglkn]

Welp, breathing is over. Updated with johnny's power name for FF Recruit as I like it better.

I propose we move to initial playtesting here. (Bats promised me a points estimate from the calculator)

[Soundwarp SG-1]

yea

[tcglkn]

COMPETITIVE REVIEW BOARD CHECKLIST

Spoiler Alert!

1. Does the design disrupt opponent's Order Markers in a way that offers a net gain in turns taken with strong figures versus the turns your opponent can take with strong figures (Ozymandias, Joker (I), Meteorite)?
   No
   
2. Does the design offer auto-wounding that either doesn't require taking turns or is otherwise extremely efficient (War Machine, Jason Voorhees, Cosmic Cube)?
   No
   
3. Does the design immobilize figures or prevent turn-taking (Blob, Spider-Girl, Diablo, Green Lantern Alan)?
   No
   
4. Does the design move opponent's figures in a way that's easy to pull off and can move figures multiple spaces in multiple directions (Graviton, Magneto, Vulture)?
   No, only friendly figures
   
5. Does the design allow for moving friendly figures without taking turns, or for moving 2+ friendly figures while still taking a turn (Martian Manhunter [I], Green Lantern John, Angel)?
   Yea, but it is purely reactive and they cannot be engaged. I think it is safe.
   
6. Does the figure allow for two figures, one of them being a wide range of possible figures, to both attack on a single Order Marker (Zombie, Robot, Iron Patriot, Ms. Marvel, Rocket [II], Martian Manhunter [II], Nebula, Baby Groot, Havok)?
   No
   
7. Does the design offer any sort of passive boost outside of a narrow set of figures (Star-Lord, Sage, Brainiac 5, Captain America, Batman [III])?
   No
   
8. Does the design help keep your allies alive just by being nearby (Daring Decoy, Aaron Cash, Jocasta, Weather Wizard)?
   No
   
9. Is it OK for the design to have defensive abilities that could make it essentially unkillable in some matchups or endgame situations (Cosmic Cube, Healing Factor, Master Martial Artist)?
   No
   
10. If the figure has auto-destroy powers or powers that can force the opponent's figures to attack each other, are they balanced for strong opposing figures and/or boosts that can make the powers more reliable (Puppet Master, Psycho-Man, Enchantress)?
    No
    
11. Is the figure likely to earn its value many times over by either running out alone at the start of a battle (pre-eval Crow, Solomon Grundy) or by sitting in the startzone until the end of a battle (Arnim Zola, Silk Spectre)?
    No
    
12. Will synergies in the design create concerns for future designs (Mad Thinker, pre-eval Enchantress, Star-Lord)?
    No
    
13. Does the design combo particularly well with one of the design concerns above (Magma)?
    No

CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST (SHORT FORM)

Spoiler Alert!

Consistency Concerns
Name and Identity
Verify character is named in a way that is clear, accurate and feels consistent with the way other characters are named.
Peter Parker IS Spider-Man
Uniqueness and Type
Verify that the power text reflects the listed uniqueness and type, that the uniqueness fits the character, and that squad size is listed for squads.
Yep.

Left Box
If the character's species, class or personality is reused, verify that the character feels thematically consistent with other figures that have that species, class or personality. If they are not reused, verify that there is no pre-existing species, class or personality that would make more sense.
Same Personality as our Spidey with a new Class which is the main draw for this design.

Size and Height
Verify that the listed size and height are accurate. Standing the mini up next to a stack of tiles, and a few other minis of various sizes, is encouraged.
Yep.

Super Strength and Flying
Verify that these special powers are present if they make sense, and not if they don't.
Yep. SS only.

New Powers - Names
Verify that any new powers are not using power names identical to, or very similar to, pre-existing powers. Verify that any new powers are actually new and not old powers with new names.
All good here.

New Powers - Effects
Verify that the effect and timing of all new powers is clear. Verify that any logical immunities, benefits, or weaknesses (whether those be necessary for thematic or mechanical reasons) are implemented: consider whether defensive powers that work against normal attacks should also work against special attacks, whether or not a power has an elemental component that some figures should resist, and whether or not unliving figures (such as Undead and Androids) should be affected.
I think we are good, Great Responsibility is the only new effect here really.

Reused Powers
Verify that the design is reusing powers in place of creating new ones, where reused powers could implement the same theme and mechanics with no differences or only trivial differences. Verify that any reused powers have the correct text.
Yep, Web Swing 2 is great, even if it limits the design space on every Spidey.

Power Level
Verify that the character's movement, attack, range, and defense (in conjunction with any special powers that enhance those stats) feel consistent with the capabilities of characters with analogous powers and abilities. Verify that the character falls into a similar point range to characters with comparative powers and abilities.
Defense might change, but without Spidey-Sense I still want him to be hard to take down. Other stats are the same as C3G Spidey

Before Bats has to ask.