The Book of Scarlett

[fret_gurglo]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for Initial)

Vote for Initial at 150

 

[IAmBatman]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for Initial)

yea

 

[MrNobody]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for Initial)

Yea

 

[LordVenoc]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for Initial)

Yea

 

[Lord Pyre]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for Initial)

Cool design. The fact that you get a defense boost at a random time during the round might be a bit cumbersome, so I'd just keep an eye on that if it's fun to keep track of or not.

 

[fret_gurglo]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for Initial)

Cool design. The fact that you get a defense boost at a random time during the round might be a bit cumbersome, so I'd just keep an eye on that if it's fun to keep track of or not.

Good point. I will make sure to ask public playtesters too

 

[IAmBatman]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for Initial)

I'd definitely try her with someone like Gypsy who, while not a Human, could make it a lot easier for her to get the boost at the start of the round.

 

[Tornado]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for Initial)

Yea

 

[Yodaking]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for Initial)

Yea, OM spies are a good idea Bats. Teaming up with Ozy could be pretty tough to beat. As always, auto wound powers that can just ignore defense values will the teams downfall. She only has 4 life and could be taken out with those types of powers in short order.

 

[fret_gurglo]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Initial playtesting)

This passes. Initial coming soon.

 

[japes]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Initial playtesting)

Just another proxy option to show off. Still needs touch up but pass-able.

 

[fret_gurglo]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Initial playtesting)

 

[fret_gurglo]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Initial playtesting)

Version tested

Spoiler Alert!

NAME = SCARLETT
SECRET IDENTITY = SHANA M. O'HARA

SPECIES = HUMAN
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = COMMANDO
PERSONALITY = RESOURCEFUL

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 4

LIFE = 4

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 4
DEFENSE = 5

Cost = 150

INTELLIGENCE OFFICER
At the start of each round, choose an opponent's Unique Hero within 6 clear sight spaces of Scarlett. You may look at an unrevealed Order Marker on the chosen Hero's card. After that opponent reveals that Order Marker on their turn, and for the remainder of the round, all of your Human figures roll two additional defense dice.

CROSSBOW SPECIAL ATTACK
Range 5. Attack 3+
When Scarlett attacks a figure that is exactly 2 spaces away, add 2 attack dice to her Crossbow Special Attack. After attacking with Crossbow Special Attack, Scarlett may attack with her Crossbow Special Attack one additional time.

ACROBATIC DODGE
After rolling defense dice, you may move Scarlett one space for each shield rolled. Scarlett does not take leaving engagement attacks when moving with Acrobatic Dodge.

[FONT=&quot]Army Test[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Map: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Deadlock with Heavy Snow and Slippery Ice[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Units: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Scarlett (150), Snow Job (100) [/FONT][FONT=&quot](250) [/FONT][FONT=&quot]vs[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Awesome Android (250) [/FONT][FONT=&quot](250)[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Powers Used:[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Intelligence Officer (OM Guess): 2[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Intelligence Officer (Defense Bonus): 1[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Crossbow: 5[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Crossbow Damage: 1[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Acrobatic Dodge: 0[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Damage from normal attacks: 1[/FONT]

Spoiler Alert!

[FONT=&quot]Round 1: Awesome Android takes a swipe at Snow Job for 2 wounds. Next turn Awesome Android exhales and moves both figures. Scarlett does a wound with her crossbow. AA does another wound to Snow Job.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Round 2: Scarlett examines OM 3. Snow Job attacks twice for 2 wounds. AA destroys Snow Job [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Round 3: Scarlett examines OM X. AA hits Scarlett for 3 wounds. Scarlett attacks with normal attack for 1 wound. AA destroys Scarlett[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Who won? List figures remaining in the winning army (include life remaining for heroes): [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Awesome Android 1/5 Life remaining[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Close game, Scarlett wasn’t as effective for offense or defense as I expected though.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]___________________________________________________________[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Army Test[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Map: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Deadlock with Heavy Snow and Slippery Ice[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Units: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Scarlett (150), Snow Job (100) [/FONT][FONT=&quot](250) [/FONT][FONT=&quot]vs[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Batwoman (180), Robin (70) [/FONT][FONT=&quot](250)[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Powers Used:[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Intelligence Officer (OM Guess): 1[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Intelligence Officer (Defense Bonus): 0[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Crossbow: 1[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Crossbow Damage: 1[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Acrobatic Dodge: 1[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Damage from normal attacks: 1[/FONT]

Spoiler Alert!

[FONT=&quot]Batwoman chooses a glyph of bat grapple and bat shuriken[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Round 1: Scarlett shoots her crossbow from range 4 for 1 wound on Batwoman. Batwoman moves adjacent to Scarlet for 1+1 wounds and Scarlett moves. Snow Job shoots Batwoman for 1 wound.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Round 2: Scarlett spies on OM X. Robin attacks Scarlett for 1 wound. Batwoman destroys Scarlett and then next turn moves to Snow Job and destroys him in a single attack.[/FONT]


[FONT=&quot]Who won? List figures remaining in the winning army (include life remaining for heroes): [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Batwoman 2/4 Life remaining, Robin 4/4 Life remaining[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Team bats easily conquers the commandos[/FONT]



[FONT=&quot]Army Test[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Map: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Deadlock with Heavy Snow and Slippery Ice[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Units: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Scarlett (150), Snow Job (100) [/FONT][FONT=&quot](250) [/FONT][FONT=&quot]vs[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Batwoman (180), Robin (70) [/FONT][FONT=&quot](250)[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Powers Used:[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Intelligence Officer (OM Guess): 1[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Intelligence Officer (Defense Bonus): 4[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Crossbow: 1[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Crossbow Damage: 0[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Acrobatic Dodge: 1[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Damage from normal attacks: 1[/FONT]

Spoiler Alert!

[FONT=&quot]Batwoman chooses a glyph of bat grapple and bat shuriken[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Round 1: Batwoman attacks Scarlett for 1+1 wounds while Robin hits Snow Job for 1 wound.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Round 2: Scarlett spies on OM 1. Scarlett uses her normal attack for 1 wound on Batwoman. Robin hits Snow Job for 1 wound. Snow Job double attacks Batwoman for 1 wound. Batwoman destroys Snow Job and Robin destroys Scarlett.[/FONT]


[FONT=&quot]Who won? List figures remaining in the winning army (include life remaining for heroes): [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Batwoman 2/4 Life remaining, Robin 4/4 Life remaining[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Team bats easily conquers the commandos again. [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]___________________________________________________________[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Army Test[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Map: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Swamp Lab[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Units: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Clutch (90), Scarlett (150), Sports Car (100) [/FONT][FONT=&quot](340) [/FONT][FONT=&quot]vs[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Electra (170), Hand Ninjas x2 (170) [/FONT][FONT=&quot](340)[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Powers Used:[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Intelligence Officer (OM Guess): 0[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Intelligence Officer (Defense Bonus): 0[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Crossbow: 1[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Crossbow Damage: 0[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Acrobatic Dodge: 0[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Damage from normal attacks: 0[/FONT]

Spoiler Alert!

[FONT=&quot]Round 1: Clutch and Scarlett get into the car while the ninjas advance. Clutch drives into a ninja (no damage) and shoots one.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Round 2: Ninjas do 3 damage to Clutch. Clutch destroys another ninja. Ninjas destroy Clutch and put 3 wounds on Scarlett. Electra destroys Scarlett.[/FONT]


[FONT=&quot]Who won? List figures remaining in the winning army (include life remaining for heroes): [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Electra 4/4 Life remaining, 4/6 Hand Ninjas remaining[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]By placing the OMs on a squad team it bypassed the bonus given from Scarletts’ Intelligence. [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Army Test[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Map: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Swamp Lab[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Units: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Clutch (90), Scarlett (150), Sports Car (100) [/FONT][FONT=&quot](340) [/FONT][FONT=&quot]vs[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Mister Incredible (340) [/FONT][FONT=&quot](340)[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Powers Used:[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Intelligence Officer (OM Guess): 2[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Intelligence Officer (Defense Bonus): 4[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Crossbow: 2[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Crossbow Damage: 5[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Acrobatic Dodge: 2[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Damage from normal attacks: 0[/FONT]

Spoiler Alert!

[FONT=&quot]Round 1: Reckless does 1 wound to car.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Round 2: Scarlett spies OM 1. Clutch drives into Mr. Incredible for 1 wound each (clutch fixes car for 1 wound) and then he shoots for 1 more wound. Mr. Incredible destroys the car. Scarlett rolls 5 skulls for her crossbow and does 3 wounds on Mr. Incredible. Mr. Incredible does 2 wounds to Clutch and next turn destroys him. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Round 3: Scarlett spies OM 1 again. Scarlett dodges and moves twice before she is finally able to destroy Mr. Incredible.[/FONT]


[FONT=&quot]Who won? List figures remaining in the winning army (include life remaining for heroes): [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Scarlett 4/4 Life remaining[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Getting the right OM sure made a difference for the Joes survivability (but it didn’t help the car any). [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]___________________________________________________________[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Army Test[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Map: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Swamp Lab[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Units: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Alfred (60), Deadshot (150), Green Lantern (John) (340), Moon Knight (150), Scarlett (150), Vixen (150) [/FONT][FONT=&quot](1000) [/FONT][FONT=&quot]vs[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Royal Flush Gang (1000) [/FONT][FONT=&quot](1000)[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Powers Used:[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Intelligence Officer (OM Guess): 5[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Intelligence Officer (Defense Bonus): 8[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Crossbow: 1[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Crossbow Damage: 2[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Acrobatic Dodge: 0[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Damage from normal attacks: 0[/FONT]

Spoiler Alert!

[FONT=&quot]Round 1: GL flies Scarlett and Deadshot to a high ground. Then Deadshot takes a shot at Jack for 1 wound[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Round 2: Scarlett spies OM X. Deadshot destroys 10. GL attacks Ace for 3 wounds. Ace hits Vixen for 2 wounds. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Round 3: Scarlett spies OM 1. Scarlett crossbows Queen for 2 wounds. Vixen hits Ace for 1 wound. King attacks Scarlett for 1 wound (she rolled 0 shields on 8 dice of defense). Ace destroys Vixen[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Round 3: Scarlett spies OM 1. Scarlett crossbows Queen for 2 wounds. Vixen hits Ace for 1 wound. King attacks Scarlett for 1 wound (she rolled 0 shields on 8 dice of defense). Ace destroys Vixen[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Round 4: Scarlett spies OM 2. GL destroys Queen and Deadshot destroys Jack.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Round 5: Scarlett spies OM 2. Moon Knight attacks King for 1 wound. Ace hits Scarlett for 1 wound. Deadshot destroys Ace.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Round 6: Scarlett spies OM X. King hits Scarlett for 1 wound. Moon Knight destroys King[/FONT]


[FONT=&quot]Who won? List figures remaining in the winning army (include life remaining for heroes): [/FONT][FONT=&quot] Alfred 3/3 Life remaining, Deadshot 4/4 Life remaining, Green Lantern 4/4 Life remaining, Moon Knight 5/5 Life remaining, Scarlett 1/4 Life remaining[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Scarlett boosted the defense of her team significantly, but that wasn’t what really won the battle for them. The RFG just could not roll the d20 to save their lives (literally). Queen failed every Deception attempt and King only removed 2 OMs. [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]___________________________________________________________[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]THOUGHTS ON THE TESTED UNIT'S COST, BALANCE, & DRAFTABILITY: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]The Intelligence power makes her value rather swingy. If she guesses well, it’s a huge boost and a poor guess nets little to no results. 150 does seem like a good starting point.[/FONT]

 

[fret_gurglo]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for public playtesting)

She's a little swingy and her cost might go up a bit, but I think we can proceed to a vote for public testing.

 

[tcglkn]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for public playtesting)

Yea

 

[MrNobody]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for public playtesting)

Yea

 

[Lord Pyre]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for public playtesting)

Yea

 

[Tornado]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for public playtesting)

Yea

 

[IAmBatman]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for public playtesting)

yea

 

[fret_gurglo]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for public playtesting)

COMPETITIVE REVIEW BOARD CHECKLIST

Spoiler Alert!

Efficiency- Check to see if your design is providing armies with turns/moves/etc. to a degree that would make it difficult or impossible for an opponent to keep up with your output.

1. Does your design allow itself or figures to move/attack/take a turn/etc. instead of/in addition to your normal turn for revealing an Order Marker? Is it granting these benefits to too broad a range of units? Does it combine with other powers to create overly long or powerful chains of actions? No

2. Does your design allow you to take actions during an opponent's turn? Can it combine with other powers to create tediously long reactions to enemy actions or a restrictive environment? No

3. Does your design allow you to rearrange your Order Markers or otherwise bypass the costs of Order Marker requirements on the special powers of other figures? No

4. Is your design doing anything outside of a player's turn, at the start or end of the round? Yes Is the effect too powerful by itself or when combined with other powers? I can't think of any

5. Does your design have any powers that trigger anytime it moves as opposed to only when it moves normally on its turn? Will it be too efficient when combined with figures that grant extra moves to figures? No

6. Is your design adding or subtracting from initiative rolls? Will it pair too easily with other figures that alter initiative or have powers triggering on the results of initiative rolls? No


Potency- Check to see if your design is wounding/removing/etc. enemy figures, increasing the chances of other figures in your army doing so, or otherwise directly effecting the number of figures available to players to a degree that would make it difficult or impossible for an opponent to recover from.

1. Does your design have a chance to inflict wounds or destroy figures? Is it getting these chances too frequently or having to high a chance of success? Is the power balanced against expensive targets that can cause a massive swing in the game when destroyed? No

2. Is your design adding to the stats or 20-sided die rolls of other figures in your army? Is it a boosting a broad enough range of units effectively enough to become a 'mandatory' draft or inhibit future design space? Can it be combined with other boosts too easily? No

3. Will your design benefit from stat boosts or other enhancement to an overpowering degree? Will it restrict future growth within its faction or point cost by limiting available boosts to others? No

4. Does your design take control of enemy figures permanently or temporarily? Is it too difficult to for your opponent to regain control of their figure or recover from the losing the figure? Does the method of taking control expose the enemy figure to the powers of other figures in your army that can easily destroy it? No

5. Can your design heal itself or others or revive itself or others? Is it doing so in a way that an opponent cannot hope to overcome in certain scenarios? No

6. Does your design place enemy figures on its card or otherwise have an unconventional method of temporarily removing enemy figures from play? Will it guarantee your victory against a single remaining enemy figure? No


Chicanery- Check to see if your design is preventing your opponent from taking actions with too much ease or is otherwise causing negative play experience through tactics that make your opponent feel you're 'not playing fair'

1. Does your design restrict the movement of enemy figures, or allow you to move enemy figures? Can it do so in a way that results in an unwinnable scenario for your opponent if they are down to one figure, posses only figures with a range of 1, etc.? Can your design easily combine with other figures to greatly impede enemy figures or otherwise gain an excessive advantage? No

2. Does your design effect/change the placement of an enemy's Order Markers, or remove their Order Markers entirely? Can it force Order Markers to go onto cards that have no figures on the battlefield? Can your design easily combine with other figures to completely dictate the placement of an enemy's Order Markers or remove all of their Order Markers? No

3. Does your design inhibit your opponent from attacking your figures or make attacking a losing proposition? Are there scenarios or combinations that make your opponent totally unable to harm your figures through attacking? No

4. Does your design directly negate the powers of enemy figures or otherwise ignore them in a way that can completely disrupt the opponent's strategy or leave them feeling like they are stuck playing figures without special powers? No

5. Does your design become overly powerful in a podded group of figures, or provide significant benefit to your army without leaving your Start Zone? No

6. You can attack your own figures in Heroscape, does your design have any powers that will trigger off of doing so or otherwise wounding/destroying your own figures? Is this intentional on your part? Will the design be too efficient or potent when doing so? No

CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST (SHORT FORM)

Spoiler Alert!

Consistency Concerns
Name and Identity
Verify character is named in a way that is clear, accurate and feels consistent with the way other characters are named. Good

Uniqueness and Type
Verify that the power text reflects the listed uniqueness and type, that the uniqueness fits the character, and that squad size is listed for squads. Good

Left Box
If the character's species, class or personality is reused, verify that the character feels thematically consistent with other figures that have that species, class or personality. If they are not reused, verify that there is no pre-existing species, class or personality that would make more sense. Good

Size and Height
Verify that the listed size and height are accurate. Standing the mini up next to a stack of tiles, and a few other minis of various sizes, is encouraged. Good

Super Strength and Flying
Verify that these special powers are present if they make sense, and not if they don't. Good

New Powers - Names
Verify that any new powers are not using power names identical to, or very similar to, pre-existing powers. Verify that any new powers are actually new and not old powers with new names. Good

New Powers - Effects
Verify that the effect and timing of all new powers is clear. Verify that any logical immunities, benefits, or weaknesses (whether those be necessary for thematic or mechanical reasons) are implemented: consider whether defensive powers that work against normal attacks should also work against special attacks, whether or not a power has an elemental component that some figures should resist, and whether or not unliving figures (such as Undead and Androids) should be affected. Good

Reused Powers
Verify that the design is reusing powers in place of creating new ones, where reused powers could implement the same theme and mechanics with no differences or only trivial differences. Verify that any reused powers have the correct text. Good

Power Level
Verify that the character's movement, attack, range, and defense (in conjunction with any special powers that enhance those stats) feel consistent with the capabilities of characters with analogous powers and abilities. Verify that the character falls into a similar point range to characters with comparative powers and abilities. Good

 

[Arch-vile]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Vote for public playtesting)

yea

 

[fret_gurglo]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Public playtesting)

This passes

 

[fret_gurglo]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Public playtesting)

Here is Scarletts playtest results, if you need more info let me know.

Eric


C3G STANDARD PLAYTEST FEEDBACK FORM

NAME OF THE PLAYTEST UNIT: Scarlett

Version tested:

Spoiler Alert!

NAME = SCARLETT
SECRET IDENTITY = SHANA M. O'HARA

SPECIES = HUMAN
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = COMMANDO
PERSONALITY = RESOURCEFUL

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 4

LIFE = 4

MOVE = 5
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 4
DEFENSE = 5

Cost = 150

INTELLIGENCE OFFICER
At the start of each round, choose an opponent's Unique Hero within 6 clear sight spaces of Scarlett. You may look at an unrevealed Order Marker on the chosen Hero's card. After that opponent reveals that Order Marker on their turn, and for the remainder of the round, all of your Human figures roll two additional defense dice.

CROSSBOW SPECIAL ATTACK
Range 5. Attack 3+
When Scarlett attacks a figure that is exactly 2 spaces away, add 2 attack dice to her Crossbow Special Attack. After attacking with Crossbow Special Attack, Scarlett may attack with her Crossbow Special Attack one additional time.

ACROBATIC DODGE
After rolling defense dice, you may move Scarlett one space for each shield rolled. Scarlett does not take leaving engagement attacks when moving with Acrobatic Dodge.

Army Test
Map: City Park
Units: Nick Fury, Hawkeye 150, Black Widow, Scarlett VS Baron Zemo 170, Venom 230, Crossbones, Hired Guns

Spoiler Alert!

Damage Dealt:
R2T2 – Hired Guns – 1 wound – dead (SA)
R2T3 – Hired Guns – 1 wound – dead (SA)
R2T3 - Hired Guns – 1 wound – dead (SA)
R3T2 – Hired Guns – 1 wound – dead (SA)
R3T3 – Crossbones – 3 wounds (SA)
R4T1 – Crossbones – 1 wound – dead (SA)


Intelligence Officer: It was tough to use this game with Baron Zemo being an order marker hub and sitting in the start zone.

Crossbow Special Attack: Used in most of the attacks, able to get the attack bonus most of the time

Acrobatic Dodge: Was key in moving away from Crossbones and Hired Guns to avoid 2nd attacks.

Black Widow went down to the Hired Guns in round 2 which put the Agents and Scarlett on their heels early. Scarlett then went on a roll, she single-handedly took out all 4 Hired Guns and Crossbones. Scarlett went down to a big Venom attack in round 5. After that it was Hawkeye and Fury vs Vemon and Zemo. Vemon took out Fury and Hawkeye took out Zemo from range. Hawkeye couldn't kite enough to stay away from Venom. Venom took Hawkeye out in round 7.

Who won? List figures remaining in the winning army (include life remaining for heroes): Venom 3 wounds/2 life left

___________________________________________________________​

Army Test
Map: Sewer Labyrinth
Units: Batman 200, Robin 120, Oracle, Scarlett VS Captain Cold 90, Top, Heatwave, Girder

Spoiler Alert!

Damage Dealt:
R1T2 – The Top – 2 wounds (SA)
R2T1 – The Top – 1 wound (SA)


Intelligence Officer: Used in round 2 and 3, but no real effect. In round 2 the figure blacked on its only attack. In round 3 Scarlett died on the 1st turn, I wasn't sure if the defense power carried over if she died, I played it as it didn't. No damage was done by that figure in the rest of that round so if I played it wrong it didn't effect the outcome.

Crossbow Special Attack: Used in every attack, all but 1 got the plus 2 bonus

Acrobatic Dodge: Couldn't use it while Top was alive.

5 round game that saw figures die alternating in the 1st few rounds. Scarlett was able to stay alive until round 3 when Captain Cold and Girder took her out on order marker 1. Heatwave was able to hang on in the end taking out both Batman and Oracle.(Side note: easily the best Heatwave has ever done for me!)


Who won? List figures remaining in the winning army (include life remaining for heroes): Heatwave 2 wounds/2 life left

THOUGHTS ON THE TESTED UNIT'S COST, BALANCE, & DRAFTABILITY: Scarlett doesn't really have a home right now. I'm assuming more GI Joe figures are coming that will offer some good synergy. For what she does 150 points seems right.

GENERAL THOUGHTS ON THE TESTED UNIT: As a fan of GI Joe, Scarlett feels right. Her powers fit the characters theme. In both my games her Crossbow Special was her biggest weapon, and was very easy to set up. Her Intelligence Officer power was harder though. Part of it was the teams she was playing against. Going against an order marker hub like Baron Zemo is tough because he can just sit in his start zone, so you need to make it all the way across the map to get in range. Maybe with a carry/teleport partner she could get there faster, but that's a lot of work and not that big of a payoff. Not a lot else to say until more Commando synergy comes out. I'm looking forward to a big faction release to see how these guys really play together.

 

[Yodaking]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Public playtesting)

Two close games, but not much use out of the defense power. I'd kind of like to see her in a higher point game where she a bunch of allies around to both boost up and take the heat off her and give her a chance to hang around. I see her as a 2nd wave figure, first wave starts the fight and takes on all the opponents initial attention, then she moves up and starts supporting them with a defense boost. SZ OM dumps aren't a good match-up for her though obviously. So I'd just ask the next tester to avoid them.

 

[fret_gurglo]

Re: The Book of Scarlett (Public playtesting)

Two close games, but not much use out of the defense power. I'd kind of like to see her in a higher point game where she a bunch of allies around to both boost up and take the heat off her and give her a chance to hang around. I see her as a 2nd wave figure, first wave starts the fight and takes on all the opponents initial attention, then she moves up and starts supporting them with a defense boost. SZ OM dumps aren't a good match-up for her though obviously. So I'd just ask the next tester to avoid them.

Agreed. Even though her teams lost both those games, I think her point cost should actually go up. I think if used effectively she could be 160-170, which is a little higher than I really wanted, but not so far outside my limits. But I will wait for a couple more tests to confirm this increase.