Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Marvel Universe Mini Game - Nova, Black Panther and DEADPOOL!
I'm back True Believers!
Today I'm going to have a look at the additional blister models from the first wave of releases.
Nova, Black Panther and DEADPOOL!
To start with we have the human Rocket Nova for the Guardians. The original Richard Rider.
Nova is a Level 8 Cosmic Hero
He is the fastest Flyer in the game (so far) and is packed full of power.
Nova can shoot off Nova Pulses through terrain or create a massive explosion. He can even absorb Energy from an attack to increase his own.
Next, for the Avengers we have King T'Challa, The Black Panther.
Panther is a Level 6 Superhuman Hero
Armed with Anitmetal claws, Black Panthers close combat attacks are Irresistible so effective against even the toughest targets. He can also Pounce for a boost to his movement.
As an Infiltrator skilled in Stealth attacks, he can get anywhere he needs to unharmed.
Finally we have the regenerative degenerate himself. Wade Wilson, Deadpool!
Deadpool is a Level 6 Mutant and Superhuman Hero so can join the X-Men or Avengers.
His plan is to Stab Stab and Bang Bang his way through the enemies. A skilled Assassin and Master Fighter means he will rarely miss and sometimes double his damage. If it all goes wrong, he can Bodyslide out of the way to Regenerate. To top it off he has the highest Mental Defense and is Immune to Psionic attacks because he is, well, you know, mental!
What do you think of these additions?
Will any be joining your teams?
Until next time ..... Excelsior!
- Hendybadger
Friday, 12 February 2016
The Marvel Universe Miniature Game is HERE!
The Marvel Universe Mini Game is now up for pre-order on Knight Models.
As a nice little pre-order bonus, the starters are down to only £31 each until Feb 24th.
Each starter includes 4 models, 4 cards and a rulebook.
Above we have the X-men. Power stealing Rogue, team leader Cyclops, metal brute Colossus and the deadly animal Wolverine who can also join the Avengers.
Next we have the Avengers. Asgardian God Thor, super soldier Captain Amaerica, stealty spy Black Widow and super tech suit wearing Ironman.
The third starter is the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Brute Drax, thief Starlord, weapon master Rocket and the most dangerous woman in the universe, Gamora.
Each of the starters also has an additional model that can work with them.
The Guardians have the Human Rocket Nova
The Avengers have the King of Wakanda Black Panther
The X-men have the regenerative degenerate Deadpool!!! (Can can join the Avengers as well)
Useful in game is a Spray template. But this one is a little different as it shows the spray area in 3D!
Each team also has a set of tokens split in two colours. These can be used for Power, Endurance, in game effects, who starts the round or anything you like.
So, what do you think of the initial release?
Is it something you will be picking up?
Until next time.....
Excelsior!!!!
- Hendybadger
Wednesday, 10 February 2016
Batman FAQ and Errata Update 6.0
The Batman Miniature Game has just had an update to the FAQ.
You can find the full document HERE
Not a whole lot has changed apart from two big additions.
$0 Finance Bosses!
This means that any Sidekicks you want to lead crews are now a lot more viable and give your crew more options. Great for Deathstroke, Arkham Knight, Red Hood, Comic Talia and more!
Supernatural gains Magic.
Models with the Supernatural Trait now also gain the Magic Trait. So Grundy and Swamp Thing now ignore Invulnerable, Incorporeal and Tough Skin.
What do you think of these changes?
Do they open up new options for you?
- Hendybadger
Friday, 5 February 2016
Marvel Universe Miniature Game - The Avengers
Today it's the turn of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. The Avengers! Well, the Avengers starter set anyway.
The Avengers are led by Steve Rogers, the original Captain America.
Cap is a Lvl 7 Superhuman / Hero
As a natural leader Captain America can call Avengers Assemble to bring the team together and boost them while they are there.
Is is also a trained Soldier who is skilled with his Vibranium Shield which can be used to stop incoming attacks to even bounced off of multiple enemies.
Tony Stark is the tech guy of the team. Known to most as Ironman.
Ironman is a Lvl 7 Superhuman / Hero.
Using his Ironman suit, Stark can fly across the battlefield at great speeds. The in built sensors can see everything around him, even those that think they are hidden. The suit is also packed with his trademark Repulsors, Micro Missile and the huge Unibeam and is able to recharge when hit with electric.
What is an Avengers team without some serious muscle? Thor Odinson, an Asgardian God fills that role nicely.
Thor is a Lvl 12 Superhuman / Hero.
Thor brings pure Asgard power to the team. Strength, flight and the might hammer Mjolnir.
Able to bring down bolts of lightning or slam enemies back with his hammer, Thor is capable of dealing with any situation. The hammer can even be used as a shield to protect him, if he even needs it to that is.
Sometimes the Avengers need someone to sneak in and Infiltrate an area. Natasha Romanova is the perfect woman for the job, known in the field as the Black Widow.
Black Widow is a Lvl 4 Superhuman / Hero.
Once Widow has appeared deep into enemy territory, she can use her combat skills, firearms and signature Widow's Bite gauntlets to take down her target.
Do you like the look of the Avengers?
Will they be the first to hit the board for you?
Excelsior!!!!
- Hendybadger
Thursday, 4 February 2016
Marvel Universe Miniature Game - The Guardians of the Galaxy
Hey True Believers!
Today we have something great for you. A look at the band of misfits otherwise known as the Guardians of the Galaxy!
First is is the Guardians self appointed Leader. Peter Quill a.k.a Starlord
Starlord is a Lvl 6 Cosmic / Hero.
Armed with his Quad Laser and Element Gun Starlord can pull off a Perfect Plan (well, 12% of one) while flying around the board with his rocket boots.
In times of need he can use his Energy field for self defense and even Distract the enemy. With a dance off?
Next up is the Most Dangerous Woman in the Universe, Gamora ZWB Titan.
Gamora is a Lvl 9 Cosmic / Hero.
As the Daughter of Thanos, Gamora is a trained Assassin armed with a blast gun and her prized Vorpal Blade. She is also Stealthy and can have her team mates join her in action right away.
The gadget man of the team is none other than Rocket Raccoon.
Rocket is a Lvl 7 Cosmic / Hero
Along with being an Agile and fast little critter, Rocket is armed to his pointy teeth!
Explosives, Plasma Rifles, Photon Pistols and even a Big Flarkin' Gun! If something needs shooting, rocket is your man.
The team has some serious muscle in the form of Drax the Destroyer.
Drax is a Lvl 8 Cosmic / Hero.
Brutal, Cruel and Rage filled, Drax is a power house that will use his Knives to go through anyone. He is a team player though so will happily act as a Bodyguard for the others.
Drax was created to take down Thanos, when the big purple man appears, Drax is the one you need.
So, what do you think of the first few Guardians of the Galaxy?
Will they be your team of choice?
Until next time........
Excelsior!!!!
- Hendybadger
Monday, 1 February 2016
Marvel Universe Miniature Game - Character Cards
Knight Models have sent over the final version of one of the character cards to take a look at today.
I'll go through it bit by bit and explain what it all means.
Character
First up on the top is the characters picture and 'Super' name. Some will have their 'real' name as well if its different.
Attributes
Power: This is how many Power counters the model has to spend each turn.
Speed: The different Speeds in Inches the model can move. 1 Power for the first or 2 for the second.
Strength: This shows how strong a character is for picking up and throwing models and terrain.
Attack: How skilled they are. You roll 2D8 + Attack vs your opponent defense.
Size: The models general size. Used for being picked up and thrown.
Agility: This is for dodging Sprays, Explosions and Expansive Waves. 2D8, equal to or less than Agility.
Stamina: This is to see if your character stays standing when badly damaged. 2D8 equal or under to stay up or recover from being Knocked Out
Willpower: This is used to break free of mind control types of Special Powers. 2D8 equal or under,
Defense
Shield: Physical defense used against Physical attacks
Brain: Mental defense used against Mental attacks
Star: Energy Defense used against Energy attacks
Eye of Agamotto: Supernatural Defense used against Supernatural attacks.
Skills
These show the general skills a model has that are listed in the main rulebook. For Drax here it's-
Brutal: Add Push / 4 to a Critical
Cruel: +1 Damage is the targets Endurance is in the Red zone
Rage /3: Gain an additional 3 Power when recovering from KO.
Level:
8: This is the models Level used for team building and balancing games.
Logo: This shows the models affiliation. Guardians logo with green background is Cosmic / Hero
Attacks
Attack: The actions name
Cost / Freq: The Power cost to use the attack at the frequency it can be used. Green is as many time as you can. Blue is once per turn. Purple is once per game.
Nature & Type: The first logo is the Nature is the attack and will match a Defense. The second is the type. Some characters could be weak / resistant to certain types
DMG: The base damage the attack does.
Range: This will either have a 'Fist' for Melee or number for range in inches. Sometime is shows both which is a ranged Melee attack.
Effect 1/2: Here you will find any additional effects an attack has like alternate Overloads or Crits.
Special Powers
Name: The Name of the Power
Cost/Freq: As with attacks, Powers has a Power cost and frequency they can be used.
Use: Powers are either 'A'ctive (your turn), 'R'eactive (opponents turn) or 'P'assive (constant)
Range: The distance you can use this Power, 0 or - is on your self.
Effect: The effects and conditions of this Power when used.
Endurance Bar
This is in 3 sections. Green, Amber and Red.
As a model takes damage it fills each box one at a time from left to right.
As you are in each area, any listed + or - are applied until you move into the next section.
As you enter the Red you must make a Stamina Roll. If you fail you become KO.
At the end of each turn you must also make a Stamina Roll if you are in the Amber or Red and still standing.
Any questions, just post below.
- Hendybadger
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