We didn't for Martian Manhunter. We figured what happens when you go on Molten Lava is already detriment enough.
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The C3G Book of Frost Giant
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We didn't for Martian Manhunter. We figured what happens when you go on Molten Lava is already detriment enough.
Should these guys have Super Strength?
We probably should have; otherwise, after you survive the roll, there's no consequence, which thematically there should be.
Are we sure? They are giants ...
It's a decision we made consciously way back when. Not an oversight or anything. I think it'd take a vote to reverse that kind of thing now. Honestly, I'm fine with the theme that if he lands on molten lava and survives with only wounds, he's managed to overcome his fear/weakness for a bit.
I was just kidding and mocking SirG's typical cryptic questions.
For sure, but that's the trick of Uncommon Heroes in general. I think you just slap on a few extra stickers.
Glad you're digging it otherwise!
Cheers,
Bats
Glad you're digging it otherwise!
Cheers,
Bats
quozl said:My only concern is that it will be pretty hard to track which rock came from which card when you have a lot of these on the battlefield.
IAmBatman said:Hey Guys, here's another one for our Christmas Package secret release!Let me know what you think.
The Ice Rock mentioned is a Destructible Object based on the single hex ice glacier. That's all you really need to know there.
NAME = FROST GIANT
SECRET IDENTITY = N/A
SPECIES = ETIN
UNIQUENESS = UNCOMMON HERO
CLASS = WARRIOR
PERSONALITY = FEROCIOUS
SIZE/HEIGHT = HUGE ?
LIFE = 5
MOVE = 7
RANGE = 1
ATTACK = 5
DEFENSE = 7
POINTS = ??
FREEZING TOUCH 14
Start the game with one Ice Rock Destructible Object on this card. After moving, instead of attacking, if the Ice Rock is on this card, you may choose one adjacent small or medium figure and roll the 20-sided die. If you roll a 14 or higher, place the chosen figure on this card and place the Ice Rock on the space previously occupied by the chosen figure. At the end of each round, if the chosen figure is on this card and has not been destroyed, roll a single attack die. If a skull is rolled, the chosen figure receives one wound. If the Ice Rock from this card is destroyed, place the chosen figure on the space previously occupied by the Ice Rock, and place the Ice Rock back on this card.
ICE RESISTANCE
Slippery Ice and Heavy Snow only count as 1 space when moving. Add 1 to Frost Giant’s defense while on an ice or snow space.
FIRE WEAKNESS
If Frost Giant is on a lava field space, he rolls 2 fewer defense dice and 2 fewer attack dice.
SUPER STRENGTH
What about the D&D Frost Titan? He runs about $5-7 and looks great and requires no painting?
Hahma said:
1) Why wouldn't figures resistant to lava be able to be frozen? I mean, I guess a number of them might have fiery skin (Human Torch), but I don't know if it's something we can universally apply (or should).
2) Hmm, awesome note. I really like the theme behind that. I'll see what we can whip up! (Feel free to join the chat if you like).
Love the "blank" idea!
So, taking a stab at this ...
FREEZING TOUCH 14
Start the game with one Ice Rock Destructible Object on this card. After moving, instead of attacking, if the Ice Rock is on this card, you may choose one adjacent small or medium figure and roll the 20-sided die. If you roll a 14 or higher, place the chosen figure on this card and place the Ice Rock on the space previously occupied by the chosen figure. At the end of each round, if the chosen figure is on this card and has not been destroyed, roll a single attack die. If a skull is rolled, the chosen figure receives one wound. If a blank is rolled and the chosen figure has Super Strength, destroy the Ice Rock. If the Ice Rock from this card is destroyed, place the chosen figure on the space previously occupied by the Ice Rock, and place the Ice Rock back on this card.
FREEZING TOUCH 14
Start the game with one Ice Rock Destructible Object on this card. After moving, instead of attacking, if the Ice Rock is on this card, you may choose one adjacent small or medium figure and roll the 20-sided die. If you roll a 14 or higher, place the chosen figure on this card and place the Ice Rock on the space previously occupied by the chosen figure. At the end of each round, if the chosen figure is on this card and has not been destroyed, roll a single attack die. If a skull is rolled, the chosen figure receives one wound. If a blank is rolled and the chosen figure has Super Strength, destroy the Ice Rock. If the Ice Rock from this card is destroyed, place the chosen figure on the space previously occupied by the Ice Rock, and place the Ice Rock back on this card.
I agree, GP.
That is too much complexity IMO. Is it cool? Yes. Is it necessary for the card to be plenty interesting or for it to work in the game mechanics? No. If you want to free your trapped Hero, just destroy the block of ice with the typical convention - no need to add to the complexity of the card by creating a new mechanic that the game rules already cover - if you want something destroyed, attack it.
I don't like the addition for this card.
I don't like the addition for this card.
I kind of like the thought that Superman/Hulk/Thor have a chance of escaping if they're the last figure, for the purposes of game balance ... Without it, you potentially have an end game of a single figure just chilling inside the Ice Rock and waiting to slowly die at the end of each round. With it, there's continued drama and a chance of escape.
Good Pig
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Good point. If it's your last figure it would definitely help to give them a chance at breaking free. Typically I'd agree with Griffin on this one, but since the other two powers are really short and reused from other cards I think we can afford to do a little more cowbell on the Freezing Touch.
Those are my sentiments exactly. If we need to trim complexity from the card, given the potential for icky end game if we lost that line, I'd rather drop Fire Weakness. I feel like the theme on that could go either way (Iceman doesn't have it, for instance).
