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[IAmBatman]

Originally Posted by Tornado

I think this means to ease back on the Operative powers.

You guys can go wherever you want to with those, just know that Aurora won't be included.

[Tornado]

Power for Shaman from wiki

Shaman is a magic-wielder who carries a medicine bag which contains a pocket dimension known as the Void. He can summon all manner of mystical objects and potions from the bag.

Following his vision quest, Shaman gained the power to beseech spirits to fulfill his requests. He could not force the spirits to obey. In this incarnation, Shaman carried a "spirit staff," which would glow when he summoned the spirits. He wore an "eagle helm," which could transform into an eagle which served as his familiar spirit.

Shaman could levitate (but not fly) by manipulating ambient mystical energy.

On the Marvel site all his abilities of durability, energy, fighting, intelligence, speed, strength have the lowest rating possible.

So no Magical Defense may be right on.


Yeah, I guess that is what I meant about Operative powers. You said it better.
The designs/powers may need a tweak when the drafted figures are released.
Thanks Bats.

[weebaer]

Marvel comic database seems to have a few additions to what you listed:

Spoiler Alert!

Powers and AbilitiesEditPowers
Added by EdliciousSarcee Sorcery: Shaman was a powerful magician trained in the use of nature-based magics used by the Sarcee. His mystical pouch contained a number of items for use in spells.

■Alter Appearance
■Astral Projection
■Mystical Bolts
■Healing
■Illusion Casting
■Cause sleep
■Elemental/Weather Control: Shaman could affect weather, such as causing a blizzard. He could also use small elements within his pouch, such as creating a stone golem or a fire barrier.
■Plant Control-Shaman could cause vines to appear and entangle foes
■Natural Dimensional Nullification: Through the power of nature, he could nullify extra dimensional magics or return an extra dimensional being to its home dimension.
■Restoration: Using his pouch, Shaman could revert altered beings to their natural state. A special ritual could cure people possessed by the Wendigo.
■Teleportation
■Time Travel
■Flight: He could levitate and fly riding wind. He seemed to be mostly adept at flying vertically.
■Totems: Shaman could use various totems.
■Commune with Animals
■Commune with Spirits: He could request any spirits present in an area to assist him with the Spirit Staff.
■Telepathy/Empathy- Shaman has mentally linked to his daughter. He could also detect the presence of evil.

Power Grid [1]
Intelligence 4

Strength 2

Speed 2 * 7

Durability 3

Energy Projection 6

Fighting Skills 3

* Teleporter

Abilities
He was a skilled surgeon, one of the best in Canada. He was fluent in a number of languages, including Inuit.
Strength level
Normal

Weaknesses
Shaman refused to affect the minds of others against their will. He couldn't force a spirit to help him unless he is using the talisman.


Equipment
■Shaman's Medicine Pouch: This pouch was actually a void-like dimension containing various staves, powders and objects. Shaman placed his hand and retrieved an item when needed. As long as an item could 'fit' in the bag, he could use it. Items could be drawn into the bag. Shaman and Elizabeth could safely look into the pouch, but it was apparently a maddening sight to anyone who didn't have the magical skill to withstand its power.
■Eagle's Crest: The eagle crest on Shaman's hat was a familiar called Eaglet.
■Grandfather's Skull: Shaman kept his grandfather's skull as a focus.
■Caribou Robe: Given to him by Elizabeth as a sign of passing his rites.
■Sarcee Wristbands: Shaman formerly wore two Sarcee wristbands. By slapping the wristbands together, he could instantly change from his civilian attire into his Shaman costume (Source).

Weapons
The Great Key, a long golden staff (usually kept in his mystical pouch). It served as a gateway to the Realm of Beasts when it was used at the Eye of the World.

The power ratings are all based on a max of 7. So he has above average intellegence, speed is slow (2), but he teleports which puts it at 7. His energy projection is quite high.

I am not sure where you got your sources T-spinny

[Tornado]

Strange that Marvel would have his power grid as all ones on one page and not on another.
Did he become more powerful at some point?
I know he acquires various mystical items through his career.

[weebaer]

Im not sure, I just always use Marvel Comic database for all my custom supers. That allows me to have a good picture of what they are capable of. Some of the marvel comics database has 2 sets of power grids (one is based on fan's opinions) I use the official rating obviously.

[Tornado]

Ahh, maybe that is it. Thank-you.
Do you have a link?

[weebaer]

here
There are also different earths, depending on which one you were looking at makes a difference as well. Earth 616 is the most common (the one we all know).

[dok]

Originally Posted by weebaer

Only the twins are mutants actually.

Vindicator has a super sophisticated suit more streamlined and less bulky than Iron Man's. He is a human to begin with, then he becomes a cyborg later.

Sasquatch starts almost exactly like his close friend and fellow scientist Bruce Banner except he has his full knowledge and control when in Sasquatch form. (later we learn he is actually a legend called Tanaraq)

Puck is also a Mutate being mutated and torcherd by magic/mystical powers.

Shaman is a human mystic.

Snowbird is a demigoddess

Merrina is part of an alien race known as the Plodex.

Well, Madison Jeffries (and his brother Lionel, who could be an interesting villain to make) are Mutants.

[DocGlock]

Just out of curiosity has anyone decided what direction they want to take with Snowbird? Her powerset pretty much falls directly in line with Beast boy except she generally has to revert to her human form first. Unless someone knows where to find some artic animal figures though I'm not sure how we would be able to pull that one off. Also she has transformed into Wendigo and a Tanaraq before but I don't know if we could incorporate those transformations into her design without giving her an absurdly high point cost.

[darkraptor5413]

Originally Posted by Tornado

Cool Shaman darkraptor.

He will need a defender with no Magical Defense, interesting take.

I like the static nature of his powers.
Magical Defense comes with a built in Wong for humans.
Is that why you do not want him to have it or because he is wise, or another reason?
He would be the first design immune to Sorcerer Supreme.

For Puck I could go either way on the wounding power. I liked the idea of him moving figures about a little better and that is why he only wounded figures on a shield roll in my design. I could see even dropping it down to a blank. I think he will function nicely in that role, moving enemies to low ground and (just thought of this)friendlies to high ground. (Hmm I may have to restrict that to enemy figures.)
Anyway that will be up to the preference of the LD and the voters.

I would want to take Sasquatch out first, he will get scary. Fun design.

[Tornado]

Originally Posted by johnny139

I'd design Snowbird using the same template as Vixen.

Sounds like a good start.

Still having computer issues darkraptor?

[TrollBrute]

Originally Posted by DocGlock

Just out of curiosity has anyone decided what direction they want to take with Snowbird? Her powerset pretty much falls directly in line with Beast boy except she generally has to revert to her human form first. Unless someone knows where to find some artic animal figures though I'm not sure how we would be able to pull that one off. Also she has transformed into Wendigo and a Tanaraq before but I don't know if we could incorporate those transformations into her design without giving her an absurdly high point cost.

Originally Posted by Tornado

Sounds like a good start.

Like I said in the Public Design Post, ZJ has a solid write-up for Snowbird, following similar mechanics as Vixen. I'll see if he'd be willing to post it here, in the interest of working out a direction for the rest of Alpha Flight.