The Book of Animal Man

[Scapemage]

The Book of Animal Man

C3G DC WAVE 24
THEY CAME FROM BEYOND!


Comic PDF


Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the DC 75th Anniversary set.
Its model number and name are #036 / Animal Man.

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Character Bio - Bernhard "Buddy" Baker is a former movie stuntman who juggles a family life with his life as a traditional superhero. Animal Man has the ability to mimic physical and mental traits of nearby animals in an instant allowing him to thwart villains with passion. His close bond with animals sometimes proves more useful than his powers in tricky situations. Animal Man has served on the Justice League of America and is an animal rights activist and environmentalist.
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As a Metahuman, Animal Man has these Metahuman Synergies.
• As an Champion, Animal Man has these Champion Synergies.
• As a figure with a special power benefitting from water tiles, Animal Man can benefit from water tiles being placed by one of these figures.

Outgoing Synergy:

• N/A

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-Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses-

Immunities:

• As a figure with the Flying special power, Animal Man cannot be affected by aspects of certain special powers. Special Powers that Interact Differently with Flying special power.
• As a figure with the Super Strength special power, Animal Man cannot be affected by aspects of certain special powers. Special Powers that Interact Differently with the Super Strength special power.

Benefits:

• As a figure with the Super Strength special power, Animal Man interacts differently with certain special powers. Special Powers that Interact Differently with the Super Strength special power.

Weaknesses:

• As a figure with the Flying special power, Animal Man interacts differently with certain special powers. Special Powers that Interact Differently with Flying.
• As a figure with a Special Attack, Animal Man can be affected by aspects of certain special power. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with Special Attacks.

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• N/A

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest: Scapemage
• Second playtest: IamBatman
• Third playtest: Clembo2021
• Fourth Playtest: Zettian Juggernaut
• Art: Comic (1) (2) (3) (4)
• Art by Scapemage. Updated by tcglkn

Card Updates:
3 January 2021 - Kangaroo Bounce wording update
7 March 2021 - Class changed to Champion

[Scapemage]

NAME = ANIMAL MAN
SECRET IDENTITY = BUDDY BAKER

SPECIES = METAHUMAN
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = CHAMPION
PERSONALITY = PASSIONATE

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 5

LIFE = 4

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 4
DEFENSE = 4

POINTS = 170

PISTOL SHRIMP SHOT
Animal Man may add 4 to his Range number while on a water space and does not have to stop his movement when entering water spaces.

KANGAROO BOUNCE
Instead of his normal move, Animal Man may move up to 2 spaces with Kangaroo Bounce. When moving with Kangaroo Bounce, Animal Man has the Flying special power, but may not move up or down more than 16 levels in a single bounce, and will not take any leaving engagement attacks. After attacking, if Animal Man moved with Kangaroo Bounce this turn, he may use it one additional time.

VAMPIRE BAT BITE SPECIAL ATTACK
Range 1. Attack 1.
Figures without the Super Strength special power cannot roll defense dice against this special attack. If Animal Man inflicts a wound with this special attack, you may remove a Wound Marker from this card. Destructible objects are not affected by this special attack.

COCKROACH DURABILITY
Any time Animal Man would receive enough wounds to be destroyed by a normal attack, he instead receives one wound.

SUPER STRENGTH

FLYING

[quozl]

I think the healing with Vampire Bat might be a bit much especially with Cockroach Durability. These powers look very fun though!

[Scapemage]

Originally Posted by quozl

I think the healing with Vampire Bat might be a bit much especially with Cockroach Durability. These powers look very fun though!

I don't see a problem with it, as it won't happen an awful lot. He only reduces damage if he receives enough wounds to be destroyed, so if he's at full health and receives 3 wounds, he doesn't prevent any of that damage. Plus, Vampire Bat only works on figures without Super Strength and he has to roll a skull.

[IAmBatman]

Yeah, I'm not too worried about it unless playtesting shows it's a problem. He's also only got 4 life, 4 defense. I honestly think his points will go down before up.

The only thing I really see needing wording help is the Kangaroo power:

BOUNCING KANGAROO
Instead of moving normally or after attacking with Animal Man's normal attack, you may move him up to 2 spaces that are up to 8 levels up or down each. When moving with Bouncing Kangaroo, Animal Man will not take any leaving engagement attacks.

[johnny139]

Is "Adventurer" the best class for him?

Otherwise this design was hammered out a while ago, so... we're probably good.

[Scapemage]

Yeah, a ton of discussion was already put in here, no power changes are needed.

You're right Bats, Kangaroo Boxing needs some wording work, but your version doesn't allow him to move before and after attacking. Maybe...

KANGAROO BOXING
Instead of moving normally, you may move Animal Man up to 2 spaces up to 8 levels up or down. After attacking, if Animal Man moved with Kangaroo Boxing, he may immediately move up to 2 spaces up to 8 levels up or down. When Animal Man moves with Kangaroo Boxing, he never takes leaving engagement attacks.

Adventurer really fits the character in my mind. What else did you have in mind Johnny?

[johnny139]

"Naturalist" or "Environmentalist" or something along those lines. I'm not really sure of the character, though.

[IAmBatman]

"that are up to 8 levels up or down each" is a stronger phrase here, IMO.

[Scapemage]

Originally Posted by johnny139

"Naturalist" or "Environmentalist" or something along those lines. I'm not really sure of the character, though.

He's not all over plants and stuff like somebody like Floronic Man. Naturalist and Environmentalist don't work. Adventurer is the most logical choice, he's always running around on various adventurers and his "base" is his house. He juggles a family life.

Originally Posted by IAmBatman

"that are up to 8 levels up or down each" is a stronger phrase here, IMO.

Good call.

KANGAROO BOXING
Instead of moving normally, you may move Animal Man up to 2 spaces that are up to 8 levels up or down each. After attacking, if Animal Man moved with Kangaroo Boxing, he may immediately move up to 2 spaces that are up to 8 levels up or down each. When Animal Man moves with Kangaroo Boxing, he never takes leaving engagement attacks.

[Hahma]

Wow, 4 powers not including SS and Flying!

I don't know anything about this guy, but wanted to post so it will come up on my User CP. I don't have too much time now, but will check in later.

[IAmBatman]

Yeah, he's pretty similar to Vixen, so hopefully the four powers are warranted here.