The Book of Roamer

[Scapemage]

Originally Posted by Lord Pyre

Walkers, roamers, and lurkers. Three zombies that act different.

Don't get me wrong here, I understand entirely the point behind the names, I was just wondering if they names were actually used in the Image comics.

[Lord Pyre]

Originally Posted by Scapemage

Don't get me wrong here, I understand entirely the point behind the names, I was just wondering if they names were actually used in the Image comics.

Bats didn't make them up if that's what you're implying

[TrollBrute]

Walkers, Roamers, and Lurkers are all names used for the different types of zombies in The Walking Dead.

[Scapemage]

Originally Posted by Lord Pyre

Bats didn't make them up if that's what you're implying

Yes, that's what I was asking, thank you.

[IAmBatman]

They definitely use Walker and Roamer. Not so much "Lurker," but that works well for the legless ones coming next.

[IAmBatman]

C3G INITIAL PLAYTEST FEEDBACK FORM

NAME OF THE TEST UNIT (ROAMER)

- THEME TEST/ Check to see if there are any powers or stats on the test unit card that does not accurately reflect the theme or likeness of what the character would and could do. Also consider destructible objects, and whether or not this characters powers should affect them.
PASS

- MIRROR TEST/ Check to see if the unit were played against itself, if there would be any loops that would upset the balance of the Game.
PASS

- BONDING TEST/ Compare the unit card with all possible currently existing Bonding abilities to make sure there are no continual Bonding possibilities that do not stop appropriately or do not stop at all. This is to prevent loops in Bonding.
PASS

- SYNERGIES TEST/ Compare the unit card with all possible currently existing synergies to make sure there are no factors that could break the game by making any unit to powerful or too weak.
PASS

- POWER CHECK/ Consider the test unit and all existing units and all glyphs to compare to and check for any powers that could be over amplified and break the game. Each power must define when it takes place, who or what it affects, and What are the stipulations on the power if there are any.
PASS

- FUN TEST/ Consider whether or not the design was fun to play.
PASS

- FUN COMPETITIVE TEST/ Consider whether or not the design was fun to play against.
PASS

- DRAFTING TEST/ Consider whether or not this design is worth drafting.
PASS at 20.

- USAGE TEST/ Consider whether or not all of the powers on this card were used or at least usable.
PASS

- STRATEGY TEST/ Consider whether or not the design offers any real strategy or interesting tactics to the overall game.
PASS

Heavy Hitter or Mid-Level Hero Test
- Does it pass, Yes or No? Yes.
- What should be the unit's point value? 20-25?
- Give a brief overview. Roamers felt close, but at least narrowly outclassed in every match. I figured they might be better in hordes, though.

Spoiler Alert!

TEST 1
Map: Custom
Units: Roamer x1 vs. Ant-Man (30)
There were several attacks and chances on each side before Ant-Man finally scored a wound. Powers didn't really come into play. The match felt fairly even (though Ant-Man had no ants to bond with).
Who won and how many wounds did they have? Ant-Man wins Turn 1, Round 2.

TEST 2
Map: Custom
Units: Roamer x1 vs. Ant-Man (30)
It takes a while for the combatants to reach each other, then Ant-Man one hits the Roamer.
Who won and how many wounds did they have? Ant-Man wins Turn 3, Round 1.

TEST 3
Map: Custom
Units: Roamer x2 vs. Multiple Man x2 (60)
Multiple Man is just faster and has more map coverage than the Roamers. The Roamers couldn't roll well enough to get any kills.
Who won and how many wounds did they have? Multiple Man with both figures left wins Turn 2, Round 2.

TEST 4
Map: Custom
Units: Roamer x2 vs. Multiple Man x2 (60)
The Roamers almost won, but Multiple Man hit his second Dupes 17 roll and then with both Multiple Man figures back on the map, they took the Roamers out.
Who won and how many wounds did they have? Multiple Man with both figures left wins Turn 2, Round 3.

TEST 5
Map: Custom
Units: Roamer x3 vs. Lagoon Boy (90)
Lagoon Boy closed in fast and then Puffed Up helped a lot. Undying Hunger helped Roamers get in a couple of attacks they wouldn't have otherwise.
Who won and how many wounds did they have? Lagoon Boy wins with 4 Wounds, Turn 4, Round 2.

TEST 6
Map: Custom
Units: Roamer x3 vs. Lagoon Boy (90)
This wasn't even close.
Who won and how many wounds did they have? Lagoon Boy wins with 1 Wound Turn 6, Round 2.

TEST 7
Map: Custom
Units: Roamer x5 vs. Green Arrow (150)
Green Arrow's superior range stopped the Roamers from ever getting close.
Who won and how many wounds did they have? Green Arrow with Full Life wins Turn 1, Round 2.

TEST 8
Map: Custom
Units: Roamer x5 vs. Green Arrow (150)
The Roamers only got in one attack thanks to Green Arrow's superior range and mobility.
Who won and how many wounds did they have? Green Arrow with Full Life wins Turn 3, Round 3.

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Squad Test
- Does it pass, Yes or No? Yes.
- What should be the unit's point value? 20?
- Give a brief overview. This was no contest.
Map: Custom
Units: Roamer x5 vs. Street Thugs x2 (150)

Spoiler Alert!

The Street Thugs, even not on concrete or asphalt, simply had too many turns and too much range for the Roamers. The Roamers did at least finally get to bring one of theirs back to life in this match.
Who won and how many wounds did they have? Street Thugs with 7 of 8 figures left win Turn 3, Round 2.

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Squad Test
- Does it pass, Yes or No? Yes.
- What should be the unit's point value? 20.
- Give a brief overview. This was much closer, but this was also an ideal match for the Roamers. I played the Roamers at 20 points here.
Map: Custom
Units: Roamer x5 (100) vs. Civilians x2 (90)

Spoiler Alert!

Even with superior points (and a point drop) the Civvies had too many attacks per turn for the Roamers. Five Roamers came back to life.
Who won and how many wounds did they have? Civilians with 3 of 8 figures remaining win Turn 6, Round 4.

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Army Test
- Does it pass, Yes or No? Yes.
- What should be the unit's point value? 20.
- Give a brief overview. I played the Roamers at 20 here again. Finally a win for the Undead!
Map: Custom
Units: Roamer x10 (200), Solomon Grundy (290), Weather Wizard (100) (590) vs. Green Arrow (150), Black Canary (190), Red Arrow (150), Oracle (110) (600)

Spoiler Alert!

Three Roamers came back to life. Roamers put one wound on Green Arrow and one wound on Oracle. Grundy came back to life twice and did most of the killing for his side. Black Canary and Green Arrow both did lots of damage with area attacks.
Who won and how many wounds did they have? Roamers with 3 figures left and Grundy with 1 Life win Turn 2, Round 5.

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Army Test
- Does it pass, Yes or No? Yes.
- What should be the unit's point value? 15-20 points?
- Give a brief overview. I played Roamers at 25 points here.
Map: Custom
Units: Walker x10 (500), Roamer x12 (300), Killer Croc (200) (1,000) vs. Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, Thing (1,000)

Spoiler Alert!

Roamers just couldn't do much damage here, but they did manage to put two wounds on Invisible Woman. Mister Fantastic rolled well for Fantastic Leader 4 in this game, typically getting three turns per Order Marker.
Who won and how many wounds did they have? Mister Fantastic with Full Life, Thing with 1 Wound, and Invisible Woman with 2 Wounds win Turn 5, Round 8.

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Army Test
- Does it pass, Yes or No? Yes.
- What should be the unit's point value? 15-20.
- Give a brief overview. This was just brutal. The Walkers and Roamers just can't stand on their own without a heavy hitter to help (though the Lurkers are likely to change this).
Map: Custom
Units: Walker x10 (500), Roamer x15 (300) (800) vs. Scientist Supreme (160), A.I.M. Agents x4 (280), M.O.D.O.K. (360) (800)

Spoiler Alert!

Roamers put 2 wounds on M.O.D.O.K. And killed 2 A.I.M. Agents. Scientist Supreme created a Cosmic Cube but never used it. M.O.D.O.K. used Designed Only for Killing to great effect against crowds of Walkers and Roamers.
Who won and how many wounds did they have? Scientist Supreme with Full Life and A.I.M. Agents with 5 figures left win Turn 5, Round 8.

[IAmBatman]

I'm liking them at 20 points. 24 hours on the clock.

[A3n]

Pre-yea @ 20

[SirGalahad]

pre-yea

[johnny139]

Pre-Yea

[Lord Pyre]

Pre-yea

[Scapemage]

Pre-yea