The Book of Thaddeus Ross

[A3n]

Sounds good to me.

[johnny139]

That's pretty cool - works for me.

[IAmBatman]

SP updated like so! Off to my game night, but let me know if there are any concerns before I shoot this out to the ERB when I get back.

Originally Posted by IAmBatman

NAME = THADDEUS ROSS

SPECIES = HUMAN
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = GENERAL
PERSONALITY = OBSESSIVE

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 5

LIFE = 4

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 5
ATTACK = 4
DEFENSE = 3

POINTS = ?

PRIORITY OBJECTIVE
At the start of the game, choose an opponent's Unique Hero. Thaddeus Ross or any Human Soldier you control rolls 1 additional die when attacking the chosen figure with a normal attack.

MILITARY DISCIPLINE
All other Human Soldiers you control move one additional space. When any player rolls for a leaving engagement attack against a Human Soldier you control that is in clear sight of Thaddeus Ross, that player may roll one additional die.

AIR STRIKE
Once per game, instead of taking a turn with Thaddeus Ross, you may choose a space within 10 spaces of Thaddeus Ross. Air Strike affects all figures occupying the chosen space and within 2 spaces of the chosen space. One at a time, roll one unblockable attack die for each affected figure with Super Strength and two unblockable attack dice for each other affected figure.

[A3n]

MILITARY DISCIPLINE
All other Human Soldiers you control move one additional space. When any player rolls for a leaving engagement attack against a Human Soldier you control that is in clear sight of Thaddeus Ross, that player may roll one additional die.

I think the bold sentence needs work. It doesn't seem quite right. First off, "All other", other to what? "...move one additional space." When?

[quozl]

The "move one additional space" is the standard Heroscape Leadership power. But you're right about the other. Since Ross is a General, we don't need that.

[IAmBatman]

For some reason I was thinking he was a Soldier too, since he is in a way (thematically) Easy fix to take out the "other." Good catch!

Sending this to ERB after making the update.

[IAmBatman]

Originally Posted by tcglkn

Really like this design, simple straightforward leadership powers with a nice Air Strike. My only concern is he's just a human with a gun which I generally think we've given an attack of 3. I think an attack of 4 is a bit high here.

Probably not a terrible idea with Priority Objective in play, but it's not hard to imagine him having high powered weaponry on his person either.

Thanks!
Bats

[TrollBrute]

I agree with Tickle here. With height, he'd be attacking the Priority Objective with 6 dice, which just seems way too high.

[IAmBatman]

Yeah, I can get on board with dropping the attack by one. I figure for the priority target, it'd just be like a rocket propelled grenade or something. But going down 1 in the attack works for me.

[IAmBatman]

Thanks!

Originally Posted by davidlhsl

Thaddeus Ross
Hulk has an arch nemesis? I thought everybody loved Hulk! He screams fun through a bullhorn, doncha know?

Priority Objective
You’re not going to choose Hulk, are you? Hmmmm???

Kraven has his Prey, and Thaddeus has his Priority Objective. Seems only fair.

Military Discipline
There’s a strong incentive to disengage from Hulk in order to Soothe the Beast, so this will kick that option in the …. Sorry, I almost forgot this is a family friendly website.

Air Strike
He’d be affected by his own Air Strike, so he’ll have to be careful. Combined with Military Discipline, you could have heavy friendly fire casualties if you’re using it against an engaged and enraged Hulkmeister.

Final Thoughts
Bring on the soldiers! Any volunteers? Hello? Anyone?

[IAmBatman]

Thanks! Yeah, that's pretty much a lock to happen at this point.

Originally Posted by Margloth

I'd drop his attack by at least one (probably two since he'll get an extra die against his priority). He's only armed with a pistol and he's never been a heavy hitter.

[IAmBatman]

In fact, I'm just going to update it now.