The Book of Red Arrow

[IAmBatman]

The Book of Red Arrow

C3G DC WAVE 20
BATTLE FOR JUSTICE




Comic PDF


Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a HeroClix figure from the Crisis set.
Its model number and name is #018/Red Arrow.

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Character Bio - Former Sidekick and Teen Titan Speedy, "Roy was approached by Hal Jordan with membership in the new Justice League. While in battle, Hal referred to him as "Red Arrow" in an attempt to stop himself from revealing Roy's name (despite the fact that Roy's identity has been public knowledge for some time now). Roy accepted membership in the League and officially adopted the identity of Red Arrow, justifying it as a final "coming of age" and outgrowing his troubled relationship with his adoptive father, Oliver Queen (Green Arrow)." (wikipedia, 2012).
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As a Human, Red Arrow has these Human Synergies.
• As an Archer, Red Arrow has these Archer Synergies.

Outgoing Synergy:

• Red Arrow may attack during a Unique Archers or Sidekicks turn due to his Speed Shot special power. Current Archers and Sidekicks.

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-Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses-

Immunities

• N/A

Benefits

• N/A

Weaknesses

• N/A

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• N/A

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest: (IAmBatman)
• Second playtest: (clembo2021)
• Third playtest: (fret gurglo)
• Fourth playtest: (Smithy Winfred)
• Art: Comic, Mini, Background
• Art by: Flame Gryphon

[IAmBatman]

NAME = RED ARROW
SECRET IDENTITY = ROY HARPER

SPECIES = HUMAN
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = ARCHER
PERSONALITY = BRASH

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 5

LIFE = 4

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 10
ATTACK = 4
DEFENSE = 4

POINTS = 150

SPEED SHOT
After revealing an Order Marker on the Army Card of another Unique Hero that is an Archer or Sidekick you control in clear sight of Red Arrow and moving that Unique Hero, before attacking with that Unique Hero, if Red Arrow is not engaged, he may immediately attack an opponent's figure with his normal attack.

FURIOUS ASSAULT
If Red Arrow attacks an adjacent figure with his normal attack and rolls at least 2 skulls, he may attack an adjacent figure again with his normal attack. Red Arrow may continue attacking adjacent figures with his normal attack until he rolls fewer than 2 skulls. Red Arrow cannot attack more than four times in a single turn.

[Hahma]

Oh look, our little Speedy is all grown up

Cool stuff here. I like the toned down version of Fists of Fury

He might be cool to have with another Archer like Hawkeye, Green Arrow (either) or Merlyn and Cap. Give him an Avengers Marker to boost his attack/defense as well as making it easier to hit those 2 skulls for Furious Assault. Give Cap some serious ranged backup.

[johnny139]

Does he warrant 10 Range - is he as skilled as Ollie?

Otherwise looks like a solid design. I assume Arsenal will have a more "lots of arrows" feel... which of the two is more of the "loner" stage of his career?

[IAmBatman]

Yep, he was basically raised as a hero by Green Arrow and Black Canary so I wanted him to fit in well with them and feel like he was "trained" by them. I also thought Speed Shot as a bridge power would be a lot of fun because it helps him work well with Speedy and Green Arrow both.

[IAmBatman]

Originally Posted by johnny139

Does he warrant 10 Range - is he as skilled as Ollie?

When he joined the JLA they made a big deal about him being able to hit targets even further out than Ollie, so I'd say yes.

Arsenal will have lots more weapons in general. Not necessarily any arrows.

[A3n]

I got nothing, I think you hit this design on the head , love it.

[Lord Pyre]

Looks awesome. Love the reusability of Furious Assault!

Just so you know, the first two comic pics are technically Arsenal from New 52. It's a cool look, but since it's not name-accurate, probably should use one of the other two.

[A3n]

how did streaky know to already add this figure to the unreleased figures thread?

[IAmBatman]

Originally Posted by Lord Pyre

Looks awesome. Love the reusability of Furious Assault!

Just so you know, the first two comic pics are technically Arsenal from New 52. It's a cool look, but since it's not name-accurate, probably should use one of the other two.

Thanks! Good to know.

Originally Posted by A3n

how did streaky know to already add this figure to the unreleased figures thread?

I posted a request for mini pictures for this and Scientist Supreme.

[IAmBatman]

I don't believe Speed Shot would be considered a turn, no. It'll be the second use of this power, and the third time a unit's attack was allowed to be used on another figure's turn (including the Hired Guns).

And no Walking Dead spoilers! I don't have cable right now.

Cheers,
Bats

Originally Posted by davidlhsl

Red Arrow

I've been hearing a lot about the Governor from the Walking Dead. Having finished Compendium One of the comic (covers #1-#48 ), I realize he's a really, really nasty character!

"Give daddy a kiss!" Ewwwwwwww!!!!!

They just introduced him in the AMC series.Yeah, they toned him down a bit, though I'm a little disappointed they didn't include the arena subplot. It's still a bit early, though.

Ok, break time is over. Time for me to earn my ERB Bucks!

Speed Shot

Hmmm, since I can't recall what was discussed pertaining to these matters, I'd better ask just in case:

Does this constitute a turn interruption? I'm pretty sure it was mentioned that it doesn't.

Does this constitute a turn by Red Arrow for purposes of Weather Wizard's Fog Cover 13?

This is a clever way of creating a Double Attack situation via a bonding-type ability (though it isn't technically bonding, since it's not really a turn... I don't think.)

Furious Assault

Ooo, shades of Black Canary's Fists of Fury, and I have a lot of luck with that ability with her!

Final Thoughts
I do love the hint at Black Canary in this design. I was combing through the released C3G Index checking defense/opponent's attack abilities and only saw one question regarding Weather Wizard, with others checking ok.

And it made me forget about that nasty Governor. Ooops! Ok, give me another design to ERB.

That's the hope!

Cheers,
Bats

Originally Posted by Margloth

Awesome possum sauce. Hawkeye II's best friend. Not much to comment on, both of the powers are old or familiar.

Should be a blast to play!

[Hahma]

Yeah, Red Arrow and Hawkeye II will be good buddies. They can either each get a shot off or after Hawkeye carries him and Red Arrow takes his shot, Hawkeye can give Red Arrow a turn instead of attacking.

And no, Speed Shot should not constitute taking a turn. It's just an attack and would be the same as Batgirl moving after Batman moves, or figures move from Martian Manhunter's Telepathic Directive. An archer or sidekick would just offer Red Arrow a free attack in the same manner as others can give a figure free movement.