The Book of Luke Cage

[SirGalahad]

The Book of Luke Cage

C3G MARVEL WAVE 6
AVENGERS ARRIVE

Comic PDF

Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Avengers set.
Its model number and name are #016 / Luke Cage.

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Character Bio - Born and raised in Harlem, Lucas spent most of his youth in a gang and in and out of juvenile homes. Realizing the error of his ways, he attempted to go straight, but was framed and sent to prison. In exchange for parole, he volunteered for an experimental treatment, which left him with superhuman strength and durability. Initially a "Hero for Hire," Luke has transformed into a leader among heroes.
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As a Mutate, Luke Cage has these Mutate Synergies.
• As a Fighter, Luke Cage has these Fighter Synergies.

Outgoing Synergy:

• Luke Cage can activate a Unique Fighter Hero or a Unique Crime Fighter Hero with his I've Got Your Back special power. Current Fighters and Crime Fighters.

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-Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses-

Immunities

• As a figure with the Super Strength special power, Luke Cage cannot be affected by aspects of certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with the Super Strength special power.

Benefits

• As a figure with the Super Strength special power, Luke Cage interacts differently with certain special powers. Current Special Powers that Interact Differently with the Super Strength special power.

Weaknesses

• N/A

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• N/A

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest: Bats
• Second playtest: Margloth
• Third playtest: marv_art
• Fourth playtest: Porkins
• Mini Photos: Hahma
• Card Art: tcglkn

[SirGalahad]

NAME = LUKE CAGE


SPECIES = MUTATE
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = FIGHTER
PERSONALITY = PROUD

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 5

LIFE = 5

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 5
DEFENSE = 5

POINTS = 190

I'VE GOT YOUR BACK
After revealing an Order Marker on this card and before taking a turn with Luke Cage, you may take a turn with any other Unique Fighter Hero or a Unique Crime Fighter Hero you control within 6 clear sight spaces of Luke Cage.

STREET FIGHTER
Add 1 additional die to Luke Cage's attack while he is on an asphalt or concrete space.

IMPENETRABLE SKIN
When Luke Cage defends against a normal or special attack, if at least one shield is rolled, the most wounds Luke Cage can take from this attack is one.

SUPER STRENGTH

[Spidey'tilIDie]

My only concern is that in Jewel's thread we had discussed that his stats should top hers and currently, they do not. I think I'd swap his Attack and Defense stats.

[SirGalahad]

She's at 4A/6D. He's at 5A/6D. Should he be 5A/7D? Superman defense?

[Spidey'tilIDie]

Damn, I forgot we dropped her to 4. Looks good then.

[Griffin]

STREET SMARTS
Add 1 extra die to Luke Cage's attack while he is on an asphalt or concrete space.

We have already created this power for the Street Thugs, and it is called rule the streets. I like the power for him though, just change the name.

HARD AS STEEL
When Luke Cage defends against a normal attack, if at least one shield is rolled, the most wounds Luke Cage can take from this attack is one.

This plus his defense of 6 and his life of 5 is gonna make him last FOREVER, and with the exception of the "normal attack" aspect, it is more powerful than Magical Defense. I think two things need to be tweaked. His defense should be 5 and his life should be 4. That will lower his constitution enough, and it will avoid him having a better life than Batman, which doesn't work for me. Currently, this guy is worth more than you have estimated, and I would prefer him be closer to 200.

I'VE GOT YOUR BACK
If a friendly figure adjacent to Luke Cage is targeted for a non-adjacent normal attack and at least one skull is rolled, Luke Cage must defend against that attack and take any resulting wounds from the attack instead of the friendly figure.

I don't like any power that is gonna overlap with Superman's Heroic Duty. Could we make this a "may" power like we did with Namor, or can we work on the design to do something less Superman/Namor like?

[A3n]

Isn't his super name Power Man?

Looks good SirG.

[Griffin]

Originally Posted by A3n

Isn't his super name Power Man?

Looks good SirG.

Yes, and on that note, we have to decide to go in one of two directions for the mini/card; Power Man Superhero or Luke Cage tough street guy.

Personally, I find Power Man more interesting.

[IAmBatman]

Originally Posted by Griffin

We have already created this power for the Street Thugs, and it is called rule the streets. I like the power for him though, just change the name.

I initially thought that as well, but it's incorrect. Rule the Streets from the Street Thugs adds to attack and defense, whereas this just adds to attack.

Originally Posted by Griffin

This plus his defense of 6 and his life of 5 is gonna make him last FOREVER, and with the exception of the "normal attack" aspect, it is more powerful than Magical Defense. I think two things need to be tweaked. His defense should be 5 and his life should be 4. That will lower his constitution enough, and it will avoid him having a better life than Batman, which doesn't work for me. Currently, this guy is worth more than you have estimated, and I would prefer him be closer to 200.

I could see him being as high as 230-240 and being OK with that, and as low as 190-200. Being a ground pounder with no range is going to keep his cost down somewhat regardless and "Impenetrable Skin" is pretty much his only real superpower.
That said, my biggest problem with this power is that I think the name of it can really be taken the wrong way ...

Originally Posted by Griffin

I don't like any power that is gonna overlap with Superman's Heroic Duty. Could we make this a "may" power like we did with Namor, or can we work on the design to do something less Superman/Namor like?

Yeah, I thought "uh oh, this doesn't work with Heroic Duty" right away as well. I think going "may" is the first step, though I could see additional tweaking as well.

Originally Posted by A3n

Isn't his super name Power Man?

Looks good SirG.

The modern version, who's part of the New Avengers, just goes by Luke Cage. He's my preferred version.

[Spidey'tilIDie]

OK, the direction we go with the decision on old or new should affect the design. Currently, he seems stronger and more of a leader than he used to be. If we go old school, I like griff's suggested changes. Also, a Hero-for-Hire ability would be better than I Got Your Back. If we go current version, I think he needs a leadership ability as he lead the New Avengers during Civil War and now, in addition to leading the Thunderbolts now.

[SirGalahad]

Poll Time:

A) Old School Luke Cage
B) Power Man
C) New Generation Luke Cage

[tcglkn]

D, any is fine with me. Not too familar with this character but I do have the Luke Cage mini not the Power Man mini.