Last Days of Krypton

[IAmBatman]

One more will do it

 

[japes]

yea

 

[IAmBatman]

This passes

 

[Ericth74]

Map Playtested: Last Days of Krypton

Overall Look: Looks good with the Superman symbol in the center.

Stability: Played on TTS, but seems like it would be very stable.

Build difficulty: Looks pretty simple and straightforward.

Size: Looks to be a medium to large sized map.

Unit types positively affected: As its a little bigger map without a ton of cover, long ranged figures like it. Squads like AIM where they need some time to get set up like this map too, It gives them some time to develop.

Unit types negatively affected: Slower melee figures.

Key areas on the Map: Both my games were played near the center or height closer to a start zone.

Areas not used much or at all: The very north and south of the map were not used at all.

Game 1:

Spoiler Alert!

Army Test
Map: Last Days of Krypton
Units: 1000 pts - MODOK 380, Scientist Supreme(Monica) 160, AIM Agents x5 400, Skrull Silencer 60 VS 1000 pts - Sinister Six

Monica has Experimental Medicine, Anti Grav Gauntlet and Teleportation Belt in her Research Pool. Kraven selects MODOK.
R1 – Monica gets the Anti Grav Gauntlet.
R2 – Electro defeats an Agent. Vulture defeats an Agent. Kraven attacks an Agent, its blocked.
R3 – Monica uses the Anti Grav on Vulture doing a wound and dropping him in range of 9 Agent. The Agents roll 9 dice on Vulture defeating him. Electro attacks down on Monica doing 3 wounds with his SA. Electro gets attacked by 4 AIM Agents and takes 2 wounds. MODOK hits Electro for 1 wound with DOFK. He attacks down on Electro doing 2 wounds and defeats him. Sandman attacks MODOK who X Markers it. Mysterio attacks down on an Agent defeating him. 6 AIM Agents are around Sandman and use their SA to attack him doing 2 wounds. MODOK uses DOFK on and puts a wound on Sandman and attacks normally hitting him for 1 wound. Sandman flies over MODOK and 2 Agents defeating the Agents and putting a wound on MODOK, he then attacks and defeats an Agent(big turn for Sandman!) Doc Ock attacks and defeats an Agent. Kraven Bolos an Agent, defeating it and attacks another from range defeating it. ^ Agents dropped on that OM.
R4 – Sandman flies over an Agent and Monica, defeating Monica. He attacks MODOK who X-Markers the attack. OM1 was on Monica. Kraven misses a Bolos but defeats an Agent with his attack. Mysterio attacks an Agent, its blocked. An Agents leaves engagement with Kraven(no damage). The 5 remaining Agents roll for their SA on Sandman rolling 5 dice but only roll 1 skull and its blocked. MODOK rolls for DOFK doing 1 wound to Sandman but missed Kraven. MODOK attacks Kraven, its blocked. Mysterio attacks an Agent, its blocked. Doc Ock attacks an Agent, its blocked. Kraven takes a damage die and engages MODOK attacking him twice doing 3 wounds and removing OM3.
R4 – MODOK uses DOFK doing a wound to Kraven and uses his SA on Kraven doing 2 wounds and has him attack Doc Ock(Swat miss) doing 2 wounds and removes OM2. Mysterio defeats an Agent and the Skrull Silencer drops. Skrull Silencer attacks and defeats Doc Ock. MODOK puts 2 wounds on Mysterio with DOFK, he attacks Mysterio with his SA but avoided.
R5 – MODOK defeats Mysterio by putting 2 wounds on him with DOFK. He attacks Kraven from range doing 1 wound. 3 AIM Agents attack down on Kraven doing the last wound to finish him off.

Who won? List figures remaining in the winning army (include life remaining for heroes): MODOK 4 wounds/3 life left, Skrull Silencer full 1 life, 4 AIM Agents

Game 2:

Spoiler Alert!

Team 1: Crimson Cowl 260, Whirlwind 180, Klaw 240, Melter 160, Black Knight 160 vs Team 2: Adult Gohan 440, Piccolo 260, Great Ape 300

The masters of Evil were able to drop Piccolo before he did much damage(2 wounds) and they jumped on Gohan quickly as well. Gohan rallied and dropped Melter and a revealed Ultron before he was defeated. Great Ape made it interesting but Klaw and Whirlwind finished him off. Whirlwind grabbed the Inspiring Monument and the MoE's kept the action close to it to keep the bonus for most of the game. Command Hub wasn't used.

Final Thoughts: Fun map to play on that has a nice theme to it. The AIM Agents really liked it in game 1. The size of the map allowed them to get step up to take advantage of their Special Attack. In game 2 the Masters of Evil and their multiple activations were able to out gun the DBZ figures. Gohan didn't help as he rolled poorly all game. The Command Hub never came into play in either game but I didn't have any teams that wanted either. I could see that one not getting a ton of use but I don't see the need to replace it either. Overall its a solid map with no real trouble spots and a game that should lead to wide open battles.

 

[IAmBatman]

Nice! So do you think it's in good shape as-is? My hope is that the road in the middle and limited height somewhat compensates for the minimal cover.

 

[Karat]

Map Playtested: Last Days of Krypton

Overall Look: Looks very thematic and things are evenly spaced.



Stability: Played on TTS, but seems like it would be stable enough.



Build difficulty: Looks simple enough.



Size: Seems more medium-sized.



Unit types positively affected: Not a lot of height for Range advantage but is fairly long so not too hard for figures of all types to have a pretty even advantage.



Unit types negatively affected: Slower melee figures will be most affected but road spaces are close so they will quickly have access to extra movement to catch up.



Key areas on the Map: Both my games were played near the center or height closer to a start zone.



Areas not used much or at all: The very north and south of the map were not used at all. I wonder if it wouldn't be better to shift the Command Relay to the first of the 3 Swamp spaces across from where it sits currently



Game 1:

Map: Last Days of Krypton

Units: Batman (Occult), Zatanna (JL), Hannibal King, Frank Drake, Detective Chimp, Fighting Chance (1,005) vs Frankenstein, Wendigo, Man-Bat, Freddy Krueger (1,005)

Spoiler Alert!

Batman and Freddy start on their cards. Zatanna's number is 13.

R1

Chimp finds the X on Frankenstein and Hannibal is tracking Frankenstein. Creatures have initiative. In T1 Hannibal and Zatanna are tracking as Frankenstein moves onto the road and activates Man-Bat who flies up with Wendigo in tow; instead of Hannibal's OA Batman activates Frank who advances and Zatanna who moves further into position. In T2 Hannibal and Zatanna are tracking onto the road and Zatanna takes the Command Relay as Frankenstein moves up; instead of Chimp's ordered activation Batman activates Zatanna and Frank calls a Hunting Party and she would wound Frankenstein but he shrugs it off. In T3 Hannibal and Frank are tracking as Frankenstein engages and attacks Zatanna with his Sword giving her 1 wound and activating Wendigo who engages Hannibal; instead of Hannibal's ordered activation Batman activates Zatanna who attacks Frankenstein but he just shrugs off her attack. Batman appears giving Wendigo a Wound.

R2

Chimp finds the 1 on Frankenstein. Hannibal is tracking Frankenstein. Investigators have initiative. In T1 instead of Batman's order activation he activates Hannibal and Frank calls a Hunting Party and strikes at Wendigo ( 1 die changed to a blank for -2 Defense) giving Wendigo 2 wounds and he strikes again (-2 defense) but is blocked and Frank who takes the Inspiring Landmark and blasts Frankenstein with his Exorcist Gun (-1 Defense) for 3 wounds and Zatanna misses Frankenstein; Hannibal tracks Frankenstein into the murky water and Chimp and Batman also track him as Frankenstein slashes at Zatanna giving her a wound and activates Wendigo who strikes down on Hannibal but Zatanna turns the Danger into Doves (-2 Hits) so Hannibal takes 2 wounds instead of 4 and Freddy who gives Zatanna a wound and then appears engaged to her and Frank. In T2 instead of Chimps ordered activation Batman activates Frank who blasts Freddy (-1 Defense) for 5 wounds, Zatanna strikes Frankenstein for 1 wound, and Hannibal strikes up at Frankenstein but is blocked; Chimp is tracking Frankenstein as Frankenstein attacks Zatanna but is blocked and Frankenstein activates Man-Bat who flies over Claw Grabbing and depositing Batman next to Freddy and misses Batman who vanishes and Wendigo who attacks Down on Hannibal finishing him off. In T3 instead of Hannibal's ordered activation Batman activates Frank who finishes off Freddy (-1 Defense) and Chimp who moves into engagement with Frankenstein finishing him off; OM on Frankenstein. Batman appears giving Wendigo and Man-Bat a wound each.

R3

Chimp finds the 1 on Wendigo. Investigators have initiative. In T1 Frank calls a Hunting Party and instead of Batman's ordered activation Batman (1 die changed to a blank) puts 2 wounds on Wendigo; Wendigo moves in engaging Chimp and Zatanna but she turns Danger into Dove (-2 hits) and he misses her. In T2 instead of Chimps ordered activation Batman puts a wound on Man-Bat and finishes off Wendigo and activates Zatanna who blasts at Man-Bat but he evades pulling Frank off the Inspiring Landmark; OM on Wendigo. In T3 instead of Frank's ordered activation Batman activates Frank who retakes the Inspiring Landmark and gives Man-Bat a wound and Chimp moves into engagement but misses Man-Bat; Man-Bat flies away and Claw Grabs Zatanna depositing her into the muck and then finishes her from height and not even Fighting Chance can save her.

R4

Chimp finds the 3 on Man-Bat. Investigators have initiative. In T1 Instead of Frank's ordered activation Batman activates Frank who shoots at Man-Bat who Evades and Claw Grabs Batman depositing him on low ground giving him a wound and Frank calls a Hunting Party as Batman moves to even ground and misses Man-Bat; Man-Bat flies off with Batman in tow and strikes down from height but he blocks. In T2 instead of Chimps ordered activation Batman (1 die changed to a blank) inflicts 1 wound on Man- Bat, takes even ground and finishes him off for the win.

Game 2:

Map: Last Days of Krypton

Units: Batman (Occult), Detective Chimp, Elongated Man, Lizard, Metamorpho (1,000) vs Luke, Jessica, Batman (Fighter), Moon Knight (Avengers), Two-Gun, Rubber (1,000)

Spoiler Alert!

Luke adds Two-Gun, Moon Knight, and Batman to the Marvel Knights. Two-Gun is hunting Metamorpho. Batman starts off the board.

R1

Elongated finds the X on Luke and Chimp Views the 2 on Luke. Occult Investigations has initiative. In T1 instead of Batman's ordered activation he activates Metamorpho who removes 3 markers and flies up and Elongated who moves up just a little behind Metamorpho; Luke advances to the road and Two-Gun Rides along and Batman moves onto the road. In T2 instead of Elongated's ordered activation Batman has Lizard take to the road and Metamporpho places a marker and engages Batman and Luke giving Luke 2 wounds over 2 attacks; instead of Luke's move Batman fails to Assess Metamorpho's weakness and moves up and then Luke hits Metamorpho for 2 wounds and Moonknight moves up and hits Metamorpho from height for a wound and removes the X from Luke to attack again but is blocked. In T3 instead of Chimps ordered activation Batman has Elongated move up and Metamorpho places another marker and punches Luke for a wound; instead of Luke's move Batman fails to assess Metamorpho's weakness and Elongated gives him a wound with his Ridiculous Reach preventing his attack and Luke finishes off Metamorpho and Batman assess Elongated's weakness and engages him and Nerve Punches him for 3 wounds. Batman appears giving the enemy Batman and Luke a wound each.

R2

Elongated and Chimp both find the 2. Occult Investigations have initiative. In T1 instead of Elongated's ordered activation Batman inflicts the last wound on Luke (giving Jessica the OMs) and Lizard moves in finishing off the enemy Batman; Jessica flies toward the enemy. In T2 instead of Batman's ordered activation Batman gives Moon Knight a wound and engages and punches him for a wound; Jessica engages Batman punching him for 3 wounds. In T3 instead of Chimps ordered activation Batman moves into the murky water missing Jessica and Lizard moved into engagement with Moon Knight and Jessica choosing Moon Knight and attacks Jessica giving her a wound and Tail Whips moon Knight for a wound; Jessica misses Batman.

R3

Elongated finds the 3 and Chimp finds the 2. Occult Investigations have initiative. Instead of Batman's ordered activation Batman has Elongated move up, Lizard chooses Moon Knight and hits Jessica for a wound, and Batman punches Jessica for another wound; Jessica finishes off Batman despite Elongated's support. In T2 Elongated Kiunetic Stretches to even height and misses Jessica; Two-Gun moves in blasting Lizard for a wound from low ground over 2 attacks. In T3 Chimp takes to the road; Rubber does nothing.

R4

Elongated finds the X on Rubber and Chimp finds the 1 on Jessica. Occult Investigation have initiative. In T1 Lizard chooses Moon Knight and hits Jessica for a wound and Tail Swipes Moon Knight out of the game (Jessica takes his OM); Jessica avoids Elongated's reach and punches Lizard for 2 wounds. In T2 Lizard movesto engage Rubber and Jessica choosing Jessica and shreds Rubber; Two Gun flies up engaging Elongated but cannot wound him. In T3 Chimp advances; Jessica avoids Elongated's reach and punches down giving Lizard 2 wounds.

R5

Elongated and Chimp both find the 2. Marvel Knights have initiative. In T1 Jessica moves to engage Lizard and Elongated and finishes off Elongated; Lizard moves up engaging Jessica and Two-Gun choosing Jessica and gives Two-Gun 3 wounds. In T2 Jessica misses Lizard; Lizard Regenerates 4 wounds. In T3 Two-Gun blasts Lizard for a wound; Chimp moves up engaging Two-Gun and Jessica and cuts Jessica down.

R6

Chimp finds the 1 on Two-Gun. Marvel Knights have initiative. In T1 Two-Gun misses Lizard; Lizard drops Two-Gun and Moon Knight comes back. In T2 Moon Knight slings a Crescent into Lizard for 3 wounds and removes the X and finishes him off and then takes a wound to attack Chimp but he Ape Escapes; OM on Lizard. In T3 Moon Knight gives Chimp 2 wounds and then takes a wound to attack again but Chimp Ape Escapes; Chimp finishes off Moon Knight and takes the win.

Final Thoughts: Map is neat but I do think it could benefit from shifting the Command Relay 2 spaces North to the first Swamp space on the other side of the adjacent road tiles. Puts it in a more central location where it is a little more likely to see play. It just never made sense in my games to take that spot but being more centrally located might change that.

 

[IAmBatman]

Talked to Eric and he liked that change to the Command Hub placement as well, so I'll go for it. Will need to edit a few things (hopefully later today) but we can do that in Final Editing, so lets go to Final Editing!

 

[Karat]

Yea

 

[IAmBatman]

Updated with that change. Believe we're good to go for Art once the votes are in

 

[japes]

yea

 

[Ericth74]

yea

 

[IAmBatman]

One more will do it

 

[Arch-vile]

yea

 

[IAmBatman]

This passes. Send to Art, but let me know if I missed anything that's needed

 

[Lord Pyre]

Late Yea

 

[japes]

Files and images posted

 

[IAmBatman]

Thanks!

Lets go On Deck!
@japes - yea
@Karat - yea
@Lord Pyre - yea
@Skinderella -
@Arkham -

 

[Karat]

Yea

 

[Lord Pyre]

Yea

 

[japes]

YEA

 

[Arkham]

yea

 

[Skinderella]

Yea

 

[IAmBatman]

This passes. I stupidly proposed "On Deck," but we release maps right away, so I'm gonna do that. Thanks, all!

 

[IAmBatman]

Updated the VS file here based on changes we made at Con to "fix" the shield shape. Planning to update the TTS workshop and the picture in the OP soon here as well.

 

[IAmBatman]

Image in the OP updated and TTS workshop updated.