The Book of Mister Sinister

[IAmBatman]

The Book of Mister Sinister

C3G MARVEL WAVE 23
AROUND THE WORLD


Comic PDF


Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a Heroclix figure from the Ultimates set.
Its model number and name are #090/Mr. Sinister.

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Character Bio - "Mister Sinister is a genetically altered human with superhuman physical and mental abilities. [He] is telepathic, able to manipulate the minds of others in various ways, and is capable energy projection through telekinesis. Using genetic material from the mutant Courier, Mister Sinister gained complete control of his body at the cellular level, allowing him to shape-shift, regenerate, and be virtually immune to injuries [....] Mister Sinister is also a scientific genius, with expertise in the fields of biology, genetics, cloning, physics, and engineering. [He] is a master manipulator and planner, with decades of genetic research at his command. He goes to great lengths to preserve his powers and personality through elaborate technological means such as conditioning certain children to be his 'hosts' in the event of his future death." (Wikipedia, 2014).
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-Rulings and Clarifications-

• N/A

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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:

• As a Mutate, Mister Sinister has these Mutate Synergies.
• As a Telepath, Mister Sinister has these Telepath Synergies.

Outgoing Synergy:

• Mister Sinister adds 4 to his 20-sided die roll when he chooses a Mutant Unique Hero for his Genetic Manipulation 14 special power. Current Mutant Unique Heroes.

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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-

• N/A

-Heroscapers Community Contributions-

• Initial playtest (at 18 for GM): (IAmBatman)
• Second playtest (at 18 for GM): (Red Eyed Jedi)
• Third playtest: (at 16 for GM): (omael)
• Fourth playtest: (at 16 for GM): (Aggressive Sock)
• Fifth playtest: (at 16 for GM): (Red Eyed Jedi)
• Sixth playtest: (at 16 for GM, at 350 points): (Tornado)
• Seventh playtest: (at 16 for GM): (Zettian Juggernaut)
• Eighth playtest: (at 14 for GM, at 350 points): (IAmBatman)
• Ninth playtest: (at 14 for GM, at 350 points): (Tornado)
• Art: Comic, Figure, Background
• Art by A3n

[IAmBatman]

NAME = MISTER SINISTER
SECRET IDENTITY = NATHANIEL ESSEX

SPECIES = MUTATE
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = TELEPATH
PERSONALITY = MANIPULATIVE

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 5

LIFE = 6

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

POINTS = 340

GENETIC MANIPULATION 14
Start the game with 6 numbered black DNA Markers on this card. After moving, instead of attacking, you may choose one Unique Hero adjacent to Mister Sinister that is not an Android, Construct, or Undead, and choose either the unaltered Move, Range, Attack, or Defense number on the chosen Hero's Army Card. Roll the 20-sided die, adding 4 to the roll if the chosen Hero is a Mutant. If you roll 14 or higher, place the numerically lowest available DNA Marker from this card on the chosen Hero's card, replacing the chosen number on that card with the number on that DNA Marker for the entire game. After you have placed four of your DNA Markers on the same Hero's card, if that card is controlled by another player, remove any Order Markers on that Hero's card and take permanent control of that Hero and that Hero’s Army Card.

HEALING FACTOR
After taking a turn with Mister Sinister, remove 1 Wound Marker from this Army Card.

SUPER STRENGTH

[IAmBatman]

The markers would be numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Edit: I think I want to reduce them to six markers after the breathing period so you can't absolutely cripple a heavy hitter on one 16+ roll.

[IAmBatman]

[quozl]

Not sure I like the list of people for Genetic Weakness but it does fit.

[IAmBatman]

Originally Posted by quozl

Not sure I like the list of people for Genetic Weakness but it does fit.

Yeah, I'm not huge on it, and if it's not popular I don't have any qualms about dropping it. That was a Spidey suggestion that I was happy to take on because it was short in text.

[Spidey'tilIDie]

Could it be simplified by referencing Secret Identities, The species Mutant, and the surname Summers?

[IAmBatman]

It's pretty simple now at two lines only. I can't see simplifying it without losing clarity. But I'm open to attempts.

[IAmBatman]

Heh. And here I was thinking it was the first power that would draw the attention, but I think most of you guys have seen this before.

[Spidey'tilIDie]

GENETIC WEAKNESS
When Mister Sinister is attacked by a Mutant with the last name Summers, Mister Sinister rolls three fewer defense dice.

[TrollBrute]

I'll comment more tomorrow when I have my head wrapped around Genetic Manipulation (), but I have to say that I don't really care for Genetic Weakness. It feels clunky to me. I'd rather see him as a two power design.

[quozl]

I haven't seen the 1st power before and it is super scary if he lasts long enough. (Test him with Jocasta & Bizarro.)