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The Book of Witchblade

johnny139

johnny139

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The Book of Witchblade

C3G IMAGE WAVE 21
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE​


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Comic PDF

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Mini PDF

The figure used for this unit is a HeroClix figure from the Indy set.
Its model number and name are #064-066 / Witchblade.

Alternate Cards
Spoiler Alert!
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Character Bio - After NYPD detective Sara Pezzini was mortally wounded while working undercover, an item of unimaginable mystical power known as the Witchblade chose her as its host. Latest in a long line of women to receive this "blessing," she is forced to bring balance to the forces of good and evil, order and chaos. Now with a higher purpose than solving the occasional murder, Sara is forced to battle everything from drug runners to false gods - not to mention the violent and unpredictable power of the Witchblade itself.
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-Rulings and Clarifications-
  • Q: When Witchblade defends against a special attack, what "Attack number" should be used for Bio-Adaptive Defense?
    A: "Attack number" always refers to the number listed in the red box on a unit's card, and would always be used, regardless of the attack type or modifications to the roll.
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-Combinations and Synergies-

Incoming Synergy:Outgoing Synergy:
  • N/A
Immunities, Benefits, and Weaknesses:
  • As a Human, Witchblade interacts differently with these special powers.
  • As a flying figure, Witchblade interacts differently with these special powers.
  • As a figure with a special attack, Witchblade can interact differently with these special powers.
  • Witchblade's Witchblade Special Attack temporarily negates the special powers of all Angels, Demons and Undead. Current Angels, Demons, and Undead.
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-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-
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-Heroscapers Community Contributions-
 
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Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

NAME = WITCHBLADE
SECRET IDENTITY = SARA PEZZINI

SPECIES = HUMAN
UNIQUENESS = UNIQUE HERO
CLASS = PROTECTOR
PERSONALITY = DEDICATED

SIZE/HEIGHT = MEDIUM 5

LIFE = 4

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

POINTS = 325

WITCHBLADE SPECIAL ATTACK
Range 1 + Special. Attack 7 + Special.
Before attacking with this special attack, special powers of all Angels, Demons, and Undead within 3 spaces of Witchblade are negated until the end of this turn. When attacking with this special attack, you may subtract any number of attack dice from your roll, to a minimum of 5 attack dice, and add that number to this special attack's Range number for this turn. Witchblade cannot use this special attack if she moved with her Flying special power this turn.

BIO-ADAPTIVE DEFENSE 5
When rolling defense dice, roll additional dice equal to the Attack number of the attacking figure, up to a maximum of 5 additional dice.

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

FLYING
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

Comic Art:
Spoiler Alert!


Background:
Spoiler Alert!
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

First off big thanks to Hahma on the direction here. :D

A few things - first of all, should she be Top Cow or Image? Top Cow is a subset of Image so I'm not sure.

Secondly, what miniature should we use? THIS ONE is cheaper and more common, THIS ONE is a lot cooler looking.

And of course, how do we feel about the powerset? I'm not entirely familiar with the character (at least, in this iteration), so any pointers there would be welcomed.
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

Wow. I think she'll be more than 270. Nice powers!
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

Yeah, absolute shot in the dark on the price. :lol: I realized I had her listed at 150 for whatever reason when I was posting the thread, which might have been a bit too low. Maybe.
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

She looks pretty cool! The special attack will really wedge her in as a counter draft, but hopefully we're OK with that. :)

Her defensive power and healing factor should keep her around for a while. I wonder if Adaptive Resistance on Nimrod is reusable here? Though she probably wouldn't get too much use out of that if she's always healing up.

Should Bio-Adaptive Defense only work against normal attacks? The attack number wouldn't really be relevant against special attacks. Also, a figure regularly rolling 8 defense against all attacks with 4 life and Healing Factor is the scary thing here.
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

Bio-Adaptive Defense could definitely be normal-only (and we can always fiddle with the number there) - but keep in mind that She-Hulk has Hard Body and Gamma Healing with 6 Life, which isn't exactly the same but is in the same ballpark.
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

Good stuff there Johnny. Glad I can help a little bit. :)

That special attack is really neat and seems to capture the theme with the specific nasty vs. Angels, Demons and Undead. She will tear Grundy a new one, unless he trashes her first. :twisted:

The defensive power perhaps can go vs. normal only, though I believe the Witchblade entity or whatever adapts to protect her depending on what she's going against. But, mechanics/gameplay over theme can certainly trump this :)
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

johnny139 said:
Bio-Adaptive Defense could definitely be normal-only (and we can always fiddle with the number there) - but keep in mind that She-Hulk has Hard Body and Gamma Healing with 6 Life, which isn't exactly the same but is in the same ballpark.
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She has two more life and one more defense, but Hard Body is only half as effective as Bio-Adaptive Defense on average (1 attack hits for a skull half the time) and Gamma Healing is only a third as effective as Healing Factor if you're willing to pile Order Markers on Witchblade.

And She-Hulk can be pretty darn annoying to put down. Just something to consider. :) 8 defense is super annoying at times on Thor, and she'll be getting that against anyone with 5 attack or more.
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

IAmBatman said:
johnny139 said:
Bio-Adaptive Defense could definitely be normal-only (and we can always fiddle with the number there) - but keep in mind that She-Hulk has Hard Body and Gamma Healing with 6 Life, which isn't exactly the same but is in the same ballpark.
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She has two more life and one more defense, but Hard Body is only half as effective as Bio-Adaptive Defense on average (1 attack hits for a skull half the time) and Gamma Healing is only a third as effective as Healing Factor if you're willing to pile Order Markers on Witchblade.

And She-Hulk can be pretty darn annoying to put down. Just something to consider. :) 8 defense is super annoying at times on Thor, and she'll be getting that against anyone with 5 attack or more.
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Well perhaps then instead of up to +5, up to +4 could work better.
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

Definitely - but this sort of powerset isn't entirely new. Something to watch, though, no doubt, so I think we're on the same wavelength here!
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

What if we combined the two into something new?

BIO-ADAPTIVE DEFENSE
When rolling defense dice, roll one additional die for each skull rolled by your opponent. After rolling defense dice, if Witchblade receives 1 or more wounds but is not destroyed, you may remove 1 Wound Marker from this Army Card.
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

:up: Looks like a cool design. I don't know the character though.
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

quozl said:
What if we combined the two into something new?

BIO-ADAPTIVE DEFENSE
When rolling defense dice, roll one additional die for each skull rolled by your opponent. After rolling defense dice, if Witchblade receives 1 or more wounds but is not destroyed, you may remove 1 Wound Marker from this Army Card.
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I like that.
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

She seems pretty nasty at 8 defense with Healing Factor most of the time. Her special rocks with the debuff for Undead, Angel, and Demon units.
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

Heh. Well played.
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

IAmBatman said:
quozl said:
What if we combined the two into something new?

BIO-ADAPTIVE DEFENSE
When rolling defense dice, roll one additional die for each skull rolled by your opponent. After rolling defense dice, if Witchblade receives 1 or more wounds but is not destroyed, you may remove 1 Wound Marker from this Army Card.
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I like that.
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Yeah, that could work. Auto Skulls and Deadly Aim type stuff would be counters for that.

The timing might be weird for powers that can add an extra wound after the defender receives a wound. But maybe not.

SirGalahad said:
IAmBatman said:
quozl said:
SirGalahad said:
Last comic, second mini.
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Yuck. I'd rather not go into near-porn territory.
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I prefer the first mini as well. Much less over the top.
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Then use them for the Alternate cards for Hahma's going-away present.
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I want the 2nd mini and the last comic pic. A little "near porn" never hurt anyone :D
 
Re: The Book of Witchblade (Design Phase)

Since I play Heroscape with my daughter, I'm going to have to disagree. But have fun with your alternate cards, Hahma.
 
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