The Book of Mad Thinker

[IAmBatman]

I just had a thought for a new name for Advanced Planning if we transition to GP's ideas for the mechanics - MIND GAMES.

[Good Pig]

Not bad. Makes me think of Head Games by Foreigner

[IAmBatman]

I think with a name like that, we could totally reuse the power later if we wanted as well.

[IAmBatman]

What would you guys think of this combo of powers?

MIND GAMES
After revealing an Order Marker on this card, before taking a turn, you may move any 1 Order Marker on one opponent’s card to one other card that opponent controls. You may not place Order Markers on any cards not in play and you may never reveal an opponent’s Order Markers when using Mind Games.

ANDROID AFFINITY
After revealing an Order Marker on this card and instead of taking a turn with Mad Thinker, you may take a turn with a Common or Unique Android Hero you control. Add one die to that Android Hero's normal attack this turn.

ADVANCED PLAN
After revealing an Order Marker on this card and taking a turn, you may immediately reveal one other unrevealed Order Marker on this card and take one additional turn with Mad Thinker. You may only use Advanced Plan once per round.

[Good Pig]

I like the powers a lot. Wonder if we can't combine the bottom two since they both deal with taking a turn with an Android. Seems like the Android attack boost should be broken off for a third power instead of the extra turn.

[Griffin]

The ANDROID AFFINITY and ADVANCED PLAN combo is a bit weird and cryptic, and leaves for some questions:

1 - does AP trigger with taking "any" turn?
2 - can you reveal "any" order marker to take a turn with Mad Thinker?
3 - does the extra turn on AP with Mad Thinker allow you to then use Android Affinity again?
4 - can't these two powers be better blended together into one power as it is already very close to what I suggested one page back? Also, having it all contained neatly into one power would reduce the amount of confusion between the two.

[Griffin]

Yes. You 'd me, but yes, I agree.

Originally Posted by Good Pig

I like the powers a lot. Wonder if we can't combine the bottom two since they both deal with taking a turn with an Android. Seems like the Android attack boost should be broken off for a third power instead of the extra turn.

[IAmBatman]

I'm not sure what that would look like ...

[Good Pig]

Originally Posted by Griffin

4 - can't these two powers be better blended together into one power as it is already very close to what I suggested one page back? Also, having it all contained neatly into one power would reduce the amount of confusion between the two.

Yep, definitely.

[Griffin]

Originally Posted by IAmBatman

I'm not sure what that would look like ...

If you care enough for what you are looking for, I am sure you can try.

[IAmBatman]

ANDROID AFFINITY
An Android Hero within clear sight of Mad Thinker adds one die to its normal attack.

ADVANCED PLAN
After revealing an Order Marker on this card and instead of taking a turn with Mad Thinker, you may take a turn with an Android Hero you control. After this turn, you may immediately reveal an unrevealed Order Marker on this card and take one additional turn with Mad Thinker. You may only use Advanced Plan once per round.

Something like that?

[IAmBatman]

Originally Posted by Griffin

If you care enough for what you are looking for, I am sure you can try.

As always, you're extremely helpful.