C3G Power Rankings - Major Update In Progress!

[Aldin]

Can I ask a context question? I know that the Classic ratings are based on 400-600 point kill-em-all tournament environments. Upon what type of environment are these power ratings based?

~Aldin, who would love to see what a Heroes tournament looks like

[IAmBatman]

I don't know if these currently have a set basis, but I find these units play best in the 600-1000 point range. 600 is good for a quick skirmish, but if you really want to get into some factions, 800+ is best. I've been playing 800-1000 more and more lately.

[DEATHWALKER 1970]

A great read!

[Aldin]

I guess I asked in part because I wonder - would some of the ratings and comments be different if everyone agreed ahead of time about the environment? Doesn't Doomsday become more valuable - and Angel less valuable - at higher point totals? Don't Sentinels get a lot better in a draft as opposed to a pre-built environment? Are there map types that have too much elevation change for non-flying/leaping figures to be useful? Shouldn't the "official" grades be dropped in favor of C3G grades on the ten official figs given that the environment is totally different?

~Aldin, aka The Question

[IAmBatman]

I definitely agree about dropping the official rankings on figures. I don't believe Captain America is an A figure in this environment.
Also (and I know you were just using an example) I think Angel is useful at every level of play - one of the reasons he deserves such a high ranking.

[tcglkn]

Originally Posted by IAmBatman

I definitely agree about dropping the official rankings on figures. I don't believe Captain America is an A figure in this environment.
Also (and I know you were just using an example) I think Angel is useful at every level of play - one of the reasons he deserves such a high ranking.

I'd like to see a C3G Captain America that was A level. That appears to be his level in the comics.

[johnny139]

Originally Posted by tcglkn

I'd like to see a C3G Captain America that was A level. That appears to be his level in the comics.

Captain America's a DEFINITE A, even up against biggies like Superman. He's just that good.

And personally, I'm judging based (primarily) on 1000 point games.

[IAmBatman]

I could see A-. Being completely landlocked in SuperHeroscape hurts anyone. And his shield loses some power when he's not facing common squads as often.

[Adam Souza]

Sinestro Corps Soldier (110 points) DC - Their low cost and Order Marker issues seem to offset each other. Arkillo can make them shine at times, though. C+.

What Order Marker Issues ?

[IAmBatman]

If Arkillo's not in the army, you have to put order markers on just the one card you're controlling. They're uncommon, not common.
With Arkillo or another unique Yellow Lantern around, though, it's not a problem.

[johnny139]

Honestly though, from a glance and not having played them (...yet!), the Sinestro Corps Soldiers seem pretty solid as standalone units. I mean, given the choice between one and, say, Sgt. Drake, the Sinestro Corps guy don't look bad at all. Even one of them, all alone, is strong, fast, ranged, and can fly on top of it all.

[Adam Souza]

Originally Posted by IAmBatman

If Arkillo's not in the army, you have to put order markers on just the one card you're controlling. They're uncommon, not common.
With Arkillo or another unique Yellow Lantern around, though, it's not a problem.

So the problem is that you have to put order markers on the card your controlling ? How is that different than any other Unique hero ?

By that logic, everyone short of Prof X and Red Skull has that problem.

Don't get me wrong, the Sinestro Corps Soldiers aren't the greatest heroes in the game, but that's not a logical critique.