The Book of Skrull Silencer

[MrNobody]

I like the idea of fragile but very deadly for an assassin, but obviously there’s such a thing as too fragile.

[Yodaking]

I do draft the 1 life 50 point Wasp quite a bit, but she can't be targeted at range with any powers and has two chances to deal her own auto-wound, which can sometimes pay for her 50 points with one use.

[Lazy Orang]

Skrull Sleeper Agent sounds good.

[Karat]

Some valid points, but I think a big thing that will help these guys out is that they don't start on the board and are therefore untouchable by melee or range until you choose to bring them in. Which is, in some ways, better than intangibility type powers. It is a definitely valid concern however and i'd like to hear a more in-depth breakdown of exactly what is concerning.

[MrNobody]

But a downside is that if you place one early in the round you can't take a turn with it until next round. A Skrull leader will inevitably be able to help with that, but currently it could be kind of risky and I might not place one because of it.

[IAmBatman]

I think the concern is just wasted investment. For that reason, I think I like these guys better at 50-60 points than 100 points.

That said, I'm not 100% certain that 6 defense is going to make them actually worth 100 points ....

I might split the difference and give them 5 defense and test them at 60 points, though.

[Karat]

Originally Posted by MrNobody

But a downside is that if you place one early in the round you can't take a turn with it until next round. A Skrull leader will inevitably be able to help with that, but currently it could be kind of risky and I might not place one because of it.

Actually, you could still use Kingpin I to get around that as he lets you take a turn with an Assassin Hero or Squad. And same with Ra's II as he lets you take a turn with an Assassin Card you control.

[Karat]

Originally Posted by IAmBatman

I think the concern is just wasted investment. For that reason, I think I like these guys better at 50-60 points than 100 points.

That said, I'm not 100% certain that 6 defense is going to make them actually worth 100 points ....

I might split the difference and give them 5 defense and test them at 60 points, though.

I'd probably start at 70 with that and adjust from there. As the calculator puts them at 80 for me, which could be a nice spot. That makes it an Exterminator, an Infiltrator, and 1XWarriors for 200.

[IAmBatman]

Sounds good. Might be about ready to run the checklists and vote.

[Karat]

For sure. Just holding off a bit so that some of our slower contributors can weigh in if they want before updating. I can run the checklists in the meantime though.

[Karat]

Competitive Checklist

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Competitive Concerns

Does the design offer worrisome Order marker movement or efficiency? No

Does the design offer superior Auto wounding? No

Does the design cause the prevention of abilities (Blob, Polaris, Meteorite)? No

Does the design move other figures? No

Does the design boost other figures (outside of a narrowly defined set)? No

Does the design have one or more excellent defensive powers? No

Does the design auto destroy or take control of other figures in a way that unbalances the design? No

Does the design have any other concerns? Nothing overly competitive outside of potentially overshadowing the Infiltrators.

Summary of Any Competitive Concerns/Suggestions for Changes: Nothing too concerning. They are fairly straightforward. More than likely a mid-end game unit.

Consistency Checklist

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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. Check

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. Check

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. Check

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. Check

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

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. Check

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. Check

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. Check

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 analogous powers and abilities. Check

[quozl]

Masahiro Arashi sounds like a good one to add to this army.