The Book of Glyph of Utility: Smoke Pellets

[Viegon]

Yeah, now that I think about it more, automatic with 3 markers is probably too strong. I think currently an automatic B is my preference. It's simple, thematic, is the closest to balanced, and seems the most tactically interesting (at least more so then a die roll).

[Zettian Juggernaut]

At first I was thinking 'C', but after thinking about more and with some of the other things people pointed out, now I'm thinking B.

[caps]

I prefer A. If the Public Designs are any indication, we'll have more Batmans with Utility Belts in future--and maybe not with any defensive abilities. As for the current Batmans, I don't think the interaction with the Strike powers is that weird.

[A3n]

B for me. We might even be able to tie in a 2 space move with it (not necessary for my vote just an idea ).

This is why A is my second choice...

Originally Posted by capsocrates

I prefer A. If the Public Designs are any indication, we'll have more Batmans with Utility Belts in future--and maybe not with any defensive abilities. As for the current Batmans, I don't think the interaction with the Strike powers is that weird.

Well said Caps.

[Lazy Orang]

I vote B.

A just seems too powerful (it isn't strange interactions I'm concerned about, as Capsocrates was saying, but rather the balance concerns of having to cut through two D20 auto-defence rolls, plus 4 Life and 5 Defence). C would probably be most thematic, but as Arch-Vile pointed out, it would probably be too strong in comparison with the other glyphs. A3n's suggestion of an additional two space move does sound cool as well.

[TrollBrute]

Put me down for B here, and I like the idea of adding in some movement. I believe someone else may have suggested that a few months ago in the PDP.

[Flame Gryphon]

I think B would be best here. As others have stated, 'A' is a bit too powerful, and I'm personally not a fan of having 5+ markers on any one card, most of which have different effects. Especially since that's not including possible Avenger's markers, OMs, etc.

Also, put me down for liking the idea of having some kind of movement afterwards. The image of Batman throwing down Smoke Pellets then immediately Grappling away is kind of perfect thematically, IMO

[Yodaking]

Yeah, if he has the grapple glyph he should be able to use it right after throwing down the smoke and if he does not have the grapple glyph he should at least be able to try and move around a corner or something.

[quozl]

So something like this then?

When this figure or any figure adjacent to this figure is targeted for a normal attack from a non‑adjacent opponent, you may destroy this glyph. If you do, this figure and all figures adjacent to this figure have no visible hit zones for the remainder of the attacking figure's turn and may immediately move up to 3 spaces each. During this move, they will not take any leaving engagement attacks.

[caps]

Originally Posted by quozl

So something like this then?

When this figure or any figure adjacent to this figure is targeted for a normal attack from a non‑adjacent opponent, you may destroy this glyph. If you do, this figure and all figures adjacent to this figure have no visible hit zones for the remainder of the attacking figure's turn and may immediately move up to 3 spaces each. During this move, they will not take any leaving engagement attacks.

That's a once-a-game version that I would find worthwhile.

[A3n]

Originally Posted by quozl

So something like this then?

When this figure or any figure adjacent to this figure is targeted for a normal attack from a non‑adjacent opponent, you may destroy this glyph. If you do, this figure and all figures adjacent to this figure have no visible hit zones for the remainder of the attacking figure's turn and may immediately move up to 3 spaces each. During this move, they will not take any leaving engagement attacks.

Alright make it 3 spaces then . But yep that's what I was thinking.

[quozl]

I chose 3 because of Bat-Grapple. I'd be good with that if it fits the LD's vision.