The Book of Sam (Samhain)

[johnny139]

The Book of Sam (Samhain)

C3G WILDSTORM SUPER SECRET EXCLUSIVE 57
TRICK 'R TREAT


Comic PDF


Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a modified HeroClix figure from the Giant-Size X-Men set.
Its model number and name is #026 / Leech.
Tutorial on How to Paint/Mod this Figure

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Character Bio - Sam's origins are as nebulous and arcane as the holiday he's named for. Perhaps a spirit, perhaps a demon, whenever there is mischief or murder, you will no doubt find him near at hand. For centuries, he has represented the laws and traditions of the season, and punished those who dare to break them. Do not deny treats to those who ask for them. Do not go out without a mask. Do not even blow out a jack-o'-lantern. Trust us... he'll know.
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As a small figure, Sam has these Small Synergies.
• As a Slasher, Sam has these Slasher Synergies.

Outgoing Synergy:

• Sam may give Creatures, Slashers, and Undead an attack boost with his Trick 'r Treat special power.
• Sam's Hallowed Tradition special power can be used to re-roll dice for friendly Common or Unique figures that are Slashers or figures with secret identities.

Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses:

• As a figure with a secret identity, Sam interacts differently with these special powers.
• As a small figure, Sam interacts differently with these special powers.
• As a Slasher, Sam interacts differently with these special powers.
• As a Tricky figure, Sam interacts differently with these special powers.
• Sam cannot use his Hallowed Tradition special power to make enemy Event Heroes or figures with secret identities re-roll dice.

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• N/A

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest: Arkham
• Second playtest: Tornado
• Third playtest: Ronin
• Art: Comic Art/Mini Art/Background
• Art by Arkham

[johnny139]

NAME = SAM
SECRET IDENTITY = SAMHAIN

SPECIES = ENTITY
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = SLASHER
PERSONALITY = TRICKY

SIZE/HEIGHT = SMALL 3

LIFE = 7

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 3
DEFENSE = 2

POINTS = 95

TRICK 'R TREAT
If you win initiative, you may choose an opponent's Army Card with at least one Order Marker on it. That opponent may remove one Order Marker from that Army Card. If they do not, Sam and all Creatures, Slashers, and Undead you control within 6 spaces of Sam roll 1 additional die when attacking figures from that Army Card this round.

JUMP SCARE
Before moving, you may choose an opponent's figure that does not have clear sight to Sam. As long as Sam ends his movement engaged with that figure, he adds 3 to his Move number and may ignore his height when climbing. If Sam attacks the chosen figure this turn, it rolls 1 fewer defense die.

HALLOWED TRADITION
After any dice are rolled for Sam, or a Common or Unique figure within 6 spaces of Sam, you may reveal the "X" Order Marker on this card. If that figure is a friendly Slasher, a friendly figure with a secret identity, or an enemy figure without a secret identity, the player that controls that figure must immediately re-roll all the dice once.

[johnny139]

Comic Art:

Spoiler Alert!

Background:

Spoiler Alert!

Figure Tutorial:
Start with the Leech and Ragdoll figures pictured below:


You'll want to cut the head off of Ragdoll, as well as Leech. I also cut off Leech's right arm(the one that is waving), and glued it back on to be down more and less like it's waving. That's optional though, so do so at your own desire. Then glue Ragdoll's head onto Leech's body. Once glued, paint his body a dirty orange, and his head a dirty yellow/tan. I also painted around his shoulders, neck, and onto his chest and upper back a tan color to look like the burlap sack, refer to the picture below:


Add some black dots for eyes, a darker tan/brown line for the mouth stitched into the burlap sack that's on his head, as well as some light tan on his hands and feet:


You can add some flesh color to his fingers and palms, as well as a black wash to give him an overall dirty look.

[johnny139]

Obviously the first post still needs some finer details worked out, but I wanted to get the thread up sooner rather than later. Hopefully done by Halloween, for a "one last scare" release on the day. If not, I think it'd be wise to hold him until next year. Worth trying, either way.

Trick R Treat is obviously representing the act in its most spooky way (appease the dark forces of the night or they'll attack you), Hallowed Tradition lets him reward people in costume and punish those that aren't, Jump Scare (originally Sneaky Scramble, not sold on the name change but figured I'd float the idea) is how he attacks people in the movie - hides in the dark, then jumps out and shanks them.

[Arkham]

I like Jump Scare as a name, since it's such a common Horror movie trope. I'd ignore his height though when climbing, as he's seen climbing on the ceiling in the movie, so it's not necessary to put a restriction on it.

I updated the OP for you to remove all the SG stuff, and get what we needed there. Synergies will still need added.

If people are happy with the design, I can start running some tests.
@Ronin @Yodaking @Scapemage @japes
@dok @Dysole any concerns?

[Yodaking]

I like how you incorporated Secret Identities into the design as a riff on wearing or not wearing a Halloween costume. Very cool. Completing this design in 9 days is certainly going to be a challenge.

[Ronin]

I dig it.

I like Jump Scare as a power name, and I'd simplify "If you do not, and it does not" to "Otherwise".

[Scapemage]

Shoot for the stars Johnny! We might be able to turn this one around if we all pitch in.

Design wise, Hallowed Tradition is awesome, but the wording needs work. I presume the last line means "if you do not control the figure and it does not have a Secret Identity" but I'm not sure. Similarly, we'll probably need some sort of FAQ regarding Joker and any other ??? figures we may have with ambiguous Secret Identities.

[Arkham]

I've got the mini mostly done. If we want to try to get this through, we may want to call for a playtesting vote now and I can get started on the initials.

[Tornado]

Pre-yea

[johnny139]

japes is the only active hero not to chime in - hopefully he's happy with it. No CRB input either. There's definitely some minor wording tweaks to be done, but everyone seems to be on board, so I PROPOSE WE MOVE TO INITIAL PLAYTESTING!

[Arkham]

yea