MegaSilver's Customs -- Critical Role DnD minis!

[MegaSilver]

Check out the new listing of Customs here! https://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?p=2471118#post2471118

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What happens to those Swogs when their Riders get killed? For those not captured again, they go Feral into Aquilla's forests. Though if captured again they still retain their training.

The mini for this figure is Smilodon (Sabertooth Tiger) - Kingmaker #30 Pathfinder Battles.

NAME = FERAL SWOG

GENERAL = AQUILLA
SPECIES = SWOG
UNIQUENESS = UNCOMMON HERO
CLASS = PREDATOR
PERSONALITY = WILD
SIZE/HEIGHT = LARGE 6
BASE SIZE = NORMAL DOUBLE

LIFE = 3
MOVE = 8
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 3
DEFENSE = 3
POINTS = 50

DISENGAGE
Feral Swog is never attacked when leaving an engagement.

BEAST TRAINING
Feral Swog has the class of Beast instead of what is listed on this card while there is at least one friendly Orc.

SWIFT STRIKE SPECIAL ATTACK
Range 1. Attack 3.
If this Feral Swog started this turn unengaged, the defending figure rolls 1 fewer defense die.

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Alright, now it's time for two new Vipers! Of course they don't have hands, which is the main issue. My first thought is that they could be female Vipers, or maybe Vipers of a different era.

Both minis are Emperor Cobras, from different Pathfinder sets.

First, we'll start with the Viper on the left.

NAME = ONYX WARLORD

GENERAL = ULLAR
SPECIES = VIPER
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = WARLORD
PERSONALITY = PRECISE
SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 6
BASE SIZE = LARGE SINGLE

LIFE = 5
MOVE = 7
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 3
DEFENSE = 4
POINTS = ??

VENOM SPRAY SPECIAL ATTACK
Range 3. Attack 3.
Onyx Warlord may not use Venom Spray Special Attack on adjacent figures. Defending figures roll 1 less defense dice.

VIPER EVASION 1
When a Viper you control rolls defense dice against an attacking figure who is not adjacent, add 1 defense die to the defending Viper.

SLITHER
Onyx Warlord does not have to stop her movement when entering water spaces.

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Next is the Viper on the right! It has the same coloration as the Azurite Warlord, so perhaps another Azurite Viper?

NAME = AZURITE SCOUT

GENERAL = ULLAR
SPECIES = VIPER
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = SCOUT
PERSONALITY = RELENTLESS
SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 6
BASE SIZE = LARGE SINGLE

LIFE = 5
MOVE = 7
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 3
DEFENSE = 3
POINTS = ??

VENOM SPRAY SPECIAL ATTACK
Range 3. Attack 3.
Azurite Scout may not use Venom Spray Special Attack on adjacent figures. Defending figures roll 1 less defense dice.

SLITHER
Azurite Scout does not have to stop her movement when entering water spaces.

FRENZY
After you take a turn with Azurite Scout, roll the 20-sided die. If you roll a 16 or higher you may take another turn with Azurite Scout.

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Older Customs

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TONY THURMAN

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(Mini is Superman #011 Gangbuster.)

TONY THURMAN
Einar

Human
Unique Hero
Lawman
Determined
Medium 4/5

Life: 5
Move: 5
Range: 7
Attack: 2
Defense: 2
Points: 80-90? (Playtests to figure out.)

POINT BLANK SPECIAL ATTACK
Range 3. Attack 5.
Adjacent figures attacked by Point Blank Special Attack subtract 1 from their defense.

EVASIVE 3
When Tony Thurman rolls defense dice against an attacking figure who is not adjacent, add 3 to his defense.

"We're going in," said a voice over the radio.

"10-4. Watch your back. This guy is tricky," Tony Thurman responded. After 5 years, his SWAT Team "Sigma" had finally tracked down the assassin. His only possible remaining hideout was in the rickety house on the outskirts of town, which Tony's team had surrounded. Now they were ready to enter and end this chase.

"Alpha-T, we're in. You're a go."

"Roger." Tony busted through the front door and entered the dusty kitchen. The setting sun's rays were cast in the adjoining room at the opposite end of the kitchen. As Tony scanned the room, he looked back through the opposite doorway, only to see a figure in red standing there.

"Well, if it isn't Isamu. You know how long I had been looking for you? Come on, let's finish this!" Tony drew his gun as Isamu's katana shimmered in the sunlight.

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"Alpha-T? Confirm you location. Over. Alpha-T?" The second-in-command spoke into the radio.

At the other end of the house, the rest of the team heard gunfire and the sound of metal clashing, followed by a flash of light. They ran to the source of the sound. Upon entering the kitchen, their flashlights flicker across the room. There is no one is sight, only the signs of blood on the floor. Their confusion is only short-lived, however, as they spot a red figure run across the window, and are forced to give chase.

BILLA THE BOAR

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BILLA THE BOAR
Utgar

Boar
Unique Hero
Beast
Loyal
Small 3

Life: 2
Move: 6
Range: 1
Attack: 3
Defense: 3
Points: 40?

ORNAK'S PET
After revealing an order marker on and taking a turn with an Orc Hero you control, you may take a turn with Billa the Boar. If Billa the Boar ends her move adjacent to an Orc Hero you control, add 1 to Billa's attack for that turn. When Billa is destroyed by an opponent's attack or special power, you may place her on a Unique Orc Hero's Army Card. Billa's Spirit adds 1 to the normal attack number on that card.

HEADLONG CHARGE
Billa the Boar receives 1 additional attack die when attacking any figure that was at least 3 clear sight spaces away from Billa at the start of her turn.

DISENGAGE
Billa the Boar is never attacked with leaving an engagement.

ASHI-DHULU

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ASHI-DHULU
Valkrill

Demon
Unique Hero
Devourer
Menacing
Large 8 (Single Base)

Life: 4
Move: 5
Range: 1
Attack: 4
Defense: 5
Points: 115

DEVOUR
Before attacking with Ashi-Dhulu, you may choose a small or medium Common figure on a space where Ashi-Dhulu could end his Stealth Underground Movement. Destroy the chosen figure and immediately place Ashi-Dhulu on that space using Stealth Underground Movement.

STEALTH UNDERGROUND MOVEMENT
Instead of moving normally with Ashi-Dhulu, you may immediately place him on any empty non-water space that is within 4 spaces of Ashi-Dhulu and is no higher than 1 level above his height or 3 levels below his base. If Ashi-Dhulu is engaged when he starts his Stealth Underground Movement, he will not take any leaving engagement attacks.

KHAOSBRINGER FIREFLY

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KHAOSBRINGER FIREFLY
Valkrill

Soulborg
Unique Hero
Khaosbringer
Merciless
Large 6 (Single-Spaced)

Life: 3
Move: 5
Range: 7
Attack: 3
Defense: 7
Points: 150?

DOUBLE ATTACK
When Khaosbringer attacks with a normal attack, Khaosbringer may attack one additional time.

FIREFLY BARRAGE SPECIAL ATTACK
Range 6. Attack 3.
Choose up to 6 figures within range to attack. Roll attack dice for each figure individually. Khaosbringer may target and attack figures while engaged, but must target and attack opponent's figures it is engaged with first. Khaosbringer may only use Firefly Barrage Special Attack once per round.

ARMOC WARLORD

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She is a Yuan-Ti Swiftscale from the DnD Starter set.

Backstory:

Wielding the sword and shield of Raptorian Supreme, Daenoterrix, the young Viper earned her rank after leading the Raptorian's assassination prior to the war.

KE-JAR-RA

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Marro
Unique Hero
Overlord
Wild
Medium 4

Life: 5
Move: 5
Range: 5
Attack: 3
Defense: 3
Points: 90?

MARRO HUNTER DEFENSIVE ENHANCEMENT
All Marro Hunters you control within 5 clear sight spaces of Ke-Jar-Ra add one to their defense dice.

SWAMP WATER TUNNEL
If Ke-Jar-Ra ends his normal movement on a swamp water space, you may immediately him on any empty same-level swamp water space within 5 spaces. If Ke-Jar-Ra is engaged when he starts to tunnel, he will take any leaving engagement attacks.

DOUBLE ATTACK
When Ke-Jar-Ra attacks, he may attack one additional time.

Ke-Jar-Ra is a Marro Drudge Repaint.

WAR HORSE OF TROY

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My brother Duckman created the initial idea to have a Horse figure in Heroscape that could actually carry figures throughout the game, as compared to the current Carry power used in Heroscape. I was tasked to come up with the lingo to make this power compatible and explained easily. As you can see, there is a lot of text. No wonder an official figure was never made to have this power.

Now, the miniatures can be found here on the Safari Ltd. site, which is a Horses TOOB, and contains 12 horses for $10.99. Since they are uncommon, I would wager I would never use more than four in an army, and most likely two will be used. You can pick which ones you want to use, and maybe trade off the rest.

EDIT: More info on the Horse, such as size, can be found here.

So, what do you guys think of the War Horse of Troy?

 

[Son of Arathorn]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

I love the idea itself, but the card has a few errors. Firstly, targeted is spelled with one t, not two. Secondly, it should read, when the War Horse is targeted. The about is unnecessary. Also, it should read roll a combat die, and the figure does not receive a wound, it receives one wound. I think. Not sure on the last one.
On the other hand, this is a great first draft. + rep!

 

[Arch-vile]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

Well, as I clicked the link I was really excited, ready to see a Trojan Horse custom!

But this is neat too, a very original mechanic. A slow moving ranged figure (Syvarris comes to mind) would absolutely love this. The horse really adds a whole new level of strategy to army building, because by drafting a horse you draft speed. The only issue is the length of the text, but I have no idea how'd one would circumvent that.

All in all, a fine custom. Nice job on your first custom!

 

[MegaSilver]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

Since my brother is more of a History nut than I am (somewhat, since we both really excel in science), he said that in the Greek period Troy had some of the best trained horses of the area.

 

[MegaSilver]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

I love the idea itself, but the card has a few errors. Firstly, targeted is spelled with one t, not two. Secondly, it should read, when the War Horse is targeted. The about is unnecessary. Also, it should read roll a combat die, and the figure does not receive a wound, it receives one wound. I think. Not sure on the last one.
On the other hand, this is a great first draft. + rep!

And I thought I had caught all the typos. Thanks! I'll get that edited tomorrow.

 

[awesomeunleashed]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

About what you said in the 3FG thread about a SoV nomination, well, I've watched the SoV long enough to know that the War Horse wouldn't get reviewed because it doesn't really have a mini. If you can find a horse mini with wide availability, maybe, but not as it is right now.

It's definitely a good custom though.

 

[MegaSilver]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

About what you said in the 3FG thread about a SoV nomination, well, I've watched the SoV long enough to know that the War Horse wouldn't get reviewed because it doesn't really have a mini. If you can find a horse mini with wide availability, maybe, but not as it is right now.

It's definitely a good custom though.

So you are saying that since this mini is the right type to get nominated? But this was the only set of minis that are in scale and widely availbable. Other minis are far off in scale or rare to find (DnD WarHorse, for example.)

 

[Onacara]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

The "problem" with this idea is that you have taken away the line of sight on the rider by not having him on the horse.

 

[MegaSilver]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

The "problem" with this idea is that you have taken away the line of sight on the rider by not having him on the horse.

The intent was that if you could target (aka see) the Horse, then you could attack the rider instead of the Horse. The issue I had was trying to make that apparent on the card using official nomenclature, which I apparently did not do.

How would you suggest I rewrite it to correct that issue?

 

[Onacara]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

The "problem" with this idea is that you have taken away the line of sight on the rider by not having him on the horse.

The intent was that if you could target (aka see) the Horse, then you could attack the rider instead of the Horse. The issue I had was trying to make that apparent on the card using official nomenclature, which I apparently did not do.

How would you suggest I rewrite it to correct that issue?

But if you cant see the horse the rider could still be seen depending on the height of the rider

 

[MegaSilver]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

The "problem" with this idea is that you have taken away the line of sight on the rider by not having him on the horse.

The intent was that if you could target (aka see) the Horse, then you could attack the rider instead of the Horse. The issue I had was trying to make that apparent on the card using official nomenclature, which I apparently did not do.

How would you suggest I rewrite it to correct that issue?

But if you cant see the horse the rider could still be seen depending on the height of the rider

True, but this is a game not a simulation.

Some issues cannot be avoided.

 

[Onacara]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

True, but this is a game not a simulation.

Some issues cannot be avoided.

Which is probably why Theracus can CARRY a figure but they can't RIDE him.

 

[MegaSilver]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

True, but this is a game not a simulation.

Some issues cannot be avoided.

Which is probably why Theracus can CARRY a figure but they can't RIDE him.

True. It also saves a lot of space on the card for other powers.

 

[AMIS]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

I would allow for the war horse to be attacked when leaving engagements but not the rider. IMHO it's easier to hit the horse than the rider in that case.

I would not worry so much about the line of sight but perhaps limit the range of the rider to 1.

But I like the idea behind this.

 

[awesomeunleashed]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

About what you said in the 3FG thread about a SoV nomination, well, I've watched the SoV long enough to know that the War Horse wouldn't get reviewed because it doesn't really have a mini. If you can find a horse mini with wide availability, maybe, but not as it is right now.

It's definitely a good custom though.

So you are saying that since this mini is the right type to get nominated? But this was the only set of minis that are in scale and widely availbable. Other minis are far off in scale or rare to find (DnD WarHorse, for example.)

I'm just saying that, unless you find somewhere where the mini is sold by itself, rather than packs of 12, I'm guessing that the SoV won't approve it.

 

[Onacara]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

About what you said in the 3FG thread about a SoV nomination, well, I've watched the SoV long enough to know that the War Horse wouldn't get reviewed because it doesn't really have a mini. If you can find a horse mini with wide availability, maybe, but not as it is right now.

It's definitely a good custom though.

So you are saying that since this mini is the right type to get nominated? But this was the only set of minis that are in scale and widely availbable. Other minis are far off in scale or rare to find (DnD WarHorse, for example.)

I'm just saying that, unless you find somewhere where the mini is sold by itself, rather than packs of 12, I'm guessing that the SoV won't approve it.

Ok now I am even confused..its an UNCommon Hero and the pack of 12 it comes in is not a Random Assortment but the same 12 horses in each package...so why would that be a problem exactly?

Also these TOOBS are sold in Michael's, AC Moore and even other Big Box stores like Walmart, TRU, Barnes & Noble etc...so they are probably even more easily available than say the AT43 figures that have already been used and approved.

 

[awesomeunleashed]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

About what you said in the 3FG thread about a SoV nomination, well, I've watched the SoV long enough to know that the War Horse wouldn't get reviewed because it doesn't really have a mini. If you can find a horse mini with wide availability, maybe, but not as it is right now.

It's definitely a good custom though.

So you are saying that since this mini is the right type to get nominated? But this was the only set of minis that are in scale and widely availbable. Other minis are far off in scale or rare to find (DnD WarHorse, for example.)

I'm just saying that, unless you find somewhere where the mini is sold by itself, rather than packs of 12, I'm guessing that the SoV won't approve it.

Ok now I am even confused..its a Common Hero and the pack of 12 it comes in is not a Random Assortment but the same 12 horses in each package...so why would that be a problem exactly?

Also these TOOBS are sold in Michael's, AC Moore and even other Big Box stores like Walmart, TRU, Barnes & Noble etc...so they are probably even more easily available than say the AT43 figures that have already been used and approved.

I'm not saying the availability is too low, I'm saying that nobody wants to have to buy 12 of them.

But ignore me, ask the SoV judges. It's entirely possible that I am totally wrong.

 

[Onacara]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

I would agree if you had to buy 12 to get 1 sculpt..but since they are Uncommon having different sculpts would actual help in identifying them from one another

 

[MegaSilver]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

... but since they are Uncommon having different sculpts would actually help in identifying them from one another

Exactly the intent, Ona.

 

[Tiranx]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

Copied this over from CHCG24 Discussion Thread

I also think that you are putting too much into one ability. So far I have seen that you have a modified carry and disengage in there. It would be much simpler to separate them. Especially since most scapers are familiar with disengage. They would only have to learn one power, mounted carry.

I would also second BIV's height advantage question for the mounted figure.

 

[JC McMinis]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

I have several small horses similar to this that my daughter gave me for scape. Wad going to give them carry like Threacus and then an ability like this.

Running Leap
Once during "insert name" it may ignore an elevation of 3 or less or leap over ware that is 3 or less spaces across. "Insert name" must us its full move to use this ability.

 

[MegaSilver]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

Copied this over from CHCG24 Discussion Thread

I also think that you are putting too much into one ability. So far I have seen that you have a modified carry and disengage in there. It would be much simpler to separate them. Especially since most scapers are familiar with disengage. They would only have to learn one power, mounted carry.

I would also second BIV's height advantage question for the mounted figure.

Here is my answer:

I had considered seperating the powers intially, but wasn't sure if I should. Maybe I should now.

I suppose. Some questions.

"The placed figure is considered adjacent to and one level above this horse's base." So the rider and horse are both affected by area affect attacks and the rider has height advantage over figures whose bases are on the same level as the horse, right? But for LOS purposes, you just use the horse (regardless of whether you're targeting the horse or the rider), right?

I don't think "Equus" is a word. Just call it a horse.

Other than that I don't see anything seriously wrong with this.

You are correct on both points, BIV.

Equus is Latin for horse, and used due to brother's persistance. I will change it anyway.

 

[Onacara]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

I have several small horses similar to this that my daughter gave me for scape. Wad going to give them carry like Threacus and then an ability like this.

Running Leap
Once during "insert name" it may ignore an elevation of 3 or less or leap over ware that is 3 or less spaces across. "Insert name" must us its full move to use this ability.

I had worked on one once with a SCATTER like ability which made you move the horses X number of spaces if they were within X number of spaces of a figure that was attacked by a ranged attack.

 

[tcglkn]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

I really like this card, but I feel like having it in one power is way too much. I would break it down into two powers. One that allows the rider to get on and off the horse and one that says what happens when you are on the card.

I'll come back later when I have more time to help you.

 

[Bloody Bogle]

Re: War Horse of Troy -- MegaSilver's Customs

I think its fine the way it is. However, I'm no expert when it comes to making cards, so don't take my opinion too seriously. +rep though, this is a great idea.