Avenger's Assemble!

BentonGrey · May 20, 2010, 05:01:32 AM

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Howdy guys, does anyone have a herofile for Mantis? USAgent, my usual go-to source, doesn't have one, so I've got no place to begin.

Also, I'm trying to expand my Vision and Black Knight herofiles in line with my new approach of trying to fill out their power slots and attribute slots. I'm pretty close with Black Knight, but the Vision only has five powers at the moment (a modified version of USAgents', natch'. I could use some ideas for these fellas. What do your herofiles look like?

I've been working on building the Avengers in FF2, partially for my friend who's new to FF, but also for my own enjoyment (and I have really been enjoying the process, a nice change of pace). My new philosophy on character design has me trying to walk closer to the way Freedom Force themselves are desinged, with full power and attribute lists, and an actual eye towards prestige costs. I think I've met with limited success. I thought that I'd show off the characters that I'm relatively pleased with, and hopefully some of y'all out there will give me a bit of critique and feedback. I'm definitely hoping to get some more ideas to refine these builds. One thing that I'm very torn on is the active defenses I've given most of them. Because of the nature of these in FF2, the AI tends to spam them quite obnoxiously. I'm debating removing them from anyone who doesn't absolutely need them. You'll find a selection of Avengers below, and it is worth noting that most of these have been modified from USAgents great files.

Kenn · May 20, 2010, 12:46:18 PM

Mantis the Avenger or Mantis the evil New God (or MANTIS the power armoured crippled hero from late 80s TV)?

BentonGrey · May 20, 2010, 02:22:33 PM

Whoops, good point Kenn.

Mantis the Avenger, before she turns green, is who I'm looking for.

laughing paradox · May 20, 2010, 05:23:18 PM

She's normal strength with high magnitude punches.. this is the lady that knocked out Thor with a punch!

Strength - 3 (4?)
Speed - 4 (5?)
Agility - 6 (7?)
Endurance - 4
Energy - 4

I believe I gave her Acrobatic, Danger Sense, Combat Skill, Empathic Bond (?), and maybe Fast Healing.

I gave her a normal punch with medium magnitude and low stun, a "precision strike" with high piercing damage and high stun, a strong kick with medium magnitude and medium knockback and then a mantis combo, where it's three or four hits of medium magnitude, low stun.

Kenn · May 20, 2010, 10:18:17 PM

Hmm. I bet this would also work for DC's Willow...

BentonGrey · May 21, 2010, 03:50:37 AM

Thanks LP! That gives me someplace to start!

Also, I'm trying to expand my Vision and Black Knight herofiles in line with my new approach of trying to fill out their power slots and attribute slots. I'm pretty close with Black Knight, but the Vision only has five powers at the moment (a modified version of USAgents', natch'. I could use some ideas for these fellas. What do your herofiles look like?

BentonGrey · May 22, 2010, 04:39:59 AM

Check the first post for an explaination, but here are some of the Avenger's herofiles I've been building.

Black Widow

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Material: Flesh
Stats:
Strength: 3 Normal
Speed: 5 Very Fast
Agility: 5 Very Agile
Endurance: 4 Hardy
Energy: 4 Powerful

Attributes:
Crack Shot
Disciplined
Jumper
Wall Climbing
Beautiful

Powers:
widow's punch (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Low
Energy Point Cost: None
Stun: Low
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Fast
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee
Attached FX Name: theant_punch

superspy attack (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Low
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: Medium
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Fast
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee_31
Attached FX Name: shadow_kick

tear gas (Ranged - Explosive Projectile):
DamageType: Mental Blank
Magnitude: High
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: Low
Knockback: None
Velocity: Slow
Radius: 180 Degrees
Range: Long
Accuracy: High
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged_6
Attached FX Name: dark_shaman_cloud_of_pain
Power Flags: Grenade

tangle wire (Ranged - Beam):
DamageType: Stasis
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: Trace
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Velocity: Normal
Range: Medium
Accuracy: Extreme
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged_7
Attached FX Name: cat_whip_tangle

widow's bite (Ranged - Projectile):
DamageType: Electrical
Magnitude: Low
Energy Point Cost: Trace
Stun: Low
Knockback: None
Velocity: Normal
Radius: No Arc
Range: Long
Accuracy: High
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged_8
Attached FX Name: thug_gun

smoke grenade (Ranged - Explosive Projectile):
DamageType: Blind
Magnitude: High
Energy Point Cost: Trace
Stun: Low
Knockback: None
Velocity: Slow
Radius: 180 Degrees
Range: Long
Accuracy: High
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged
Attached FX Name: shadow_flash_bomb
Power Flags: Grenade

taser dart (Ranged - Projectile):
DamageType: Electrical
Magnitude: Very Low
Energy Point Cost: Trace
Stun: Very High
Knockback: None
Velocity: Normal
Radius: No Arc
Range: Long
Accuracy: Extreme
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged_5
Attached FX Name: pinstripe_homing

widow barrage (Ranged - Projectile):
DamageType: Electrical
Magnitude: Low
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: Low
Knockback: None
Velocity: Normal
Radius: No Arc
Range: Long
Accuracy: High
Level: 4
Animation Name: multiple_ranged_9
Attached FX Name: thug_gun

ballistic uniform (Passive Defense):
Block Type:
Success Rating: Rare
Level: 4
Animation Name:
Attached FX Name:
Damage Blocked: Crushing
Piercing
Cold
Fire
Defense Flags: Always Active
Attacks Blocked: Melee
Ranged

I'm pretty content with her build, though it isn't exactly full of original ideas. I feel like this is accurate enough for a character that I've only read a bit about. This is her during her stint with the Avengers in the 70's. Suggestions would, of course, be welcome.

Hercules

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Material: Flesh
Stats:
Strength: 9 Fantastically Strong
Speed: 4 Fast
Agility: 4 Agile
Endurance: 7 Extraordinarily Hardy
Energy: 5 Very Powerful

Attributes:
Jumper
Shake It Off
Physical Resistance
Hot Tempered

Powers:
golden mace (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: None
Stun: None
Knockback: Medium
Swiftness: Normal
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee_3
Attached FX Name: theant_punch

power blow (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Very High
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: Low
Knockback: Extreme
Swiftness: Normal
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee_5
Attached FX Name: supercollider_massivepunch

prince of power (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: Low
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Normal
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee_10
Attached FX Name: theant_punch

god of strength (Passive Defense):
Block Type:
Success Rating: Rare
Level: 4
Animation Name:
Attached FX Name: minuteman_vigilanceblock
Damage Blocked: Crushing
Piercing
Energy
Electrical
Cold
Fire
Defense Flags: Always Active
Attacks Blocked: Melee
Ranged
Area

power quake (Area):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: Low
Knockback: High
Radius: 180 Degrees
Level: 4
Animation Name: area
Attached FX Name: order_quake
Power Flags: Ground Targets Only

mace of olympus (Ranged - Projectile):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: Very Low
Stun: Low
Knockback: High
Velocity: Normal
Radius: No Arc
Range: Medium
Accuracy: High
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged
Attached FX Name: golden_mace

stunning blow (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Low
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: Extreme
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Fast
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee
Attached FX Name: purpledarkmen_rend

wrestling hold (Melee):
DamageType: Hex
Magnitude: Very High
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Normal
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee_8
Attached FX Name: alchemiss_slap

wrestling throw (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Low
Energy Point Cost: Trace
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Normal
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee
Attached FX Name:

I'm not entirely sure about him. He's tough, but maybe not tough enough. Also, I'd like to give him one more power. I don't have his wrestling hold or his throw configured yet, but those will eventually be taking advantage of that new code.

Quicksilver

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Material: Flesh
Stats:
Strength: 3 Normal
Speed: 8 Incredibly Fast
Agility: 8 Incredibly Agile
Endurance: 4 Hardy
Energy: 5 Very Powerful

Attributes:
Hirsute
Rapid Metabolism
Danger Sense
Hot Tempered
Fast Healing

Powers:
quick punch (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Low
Energy Point Cost: None
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Fast
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee
Attached FX Name: default_punch

quick combo (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Low
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: Low
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Fast
Arc: 90 Degrees
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee_4
Attached FX Name: bullet_pummel

whirlwind (Ranged - Projectile):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Low
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: Low
Knockback: High
Velocity: Fast
Radius: No Arc
Range: Long
Accuracy: High
Max Instances: Max 1
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged_Daspin
Attached FX Name: bullet_whirlwind
Power Flags: Flight Spawn

superspeed reflexes (Passive Defense):
Block Type: Reflect
Success Rating: Rare
Level: 4
Animation Name: dodge_right
Attached FX Name:
Damage Blocked: Crushing
Piercing
Energy
Electrical
Cold
Fire
Attacks Blocked: Melee
Ranged

sprint (Special):
Special Type: Sprint
Energy Point Cost: Medium
Level: 2
Animation Name: run
Attached FX Name: bullet_sprint

silver bullet (Special):
Special Type: Speeding Bullet
Energy Point Cost: High
Level: 2
Animation Name: run
Attached FX Name: bullet_speeding_bullet

silver barrage (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Very Low
Energy Point Cost: Medium
Stun: Low
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Fast
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee_spunch
Attached FX Name: default_punch

sonic punch (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: High
Energy Point Cost: Low
Stun: Low
Knockback: High
Swiftness: Fast
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee_sonic_punch
Attached FX Name: nazi_soldiers_melee

silver cyclone (Area):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Very Low
Energy Point Cost: Low
Stun: Medium
Knockback: Extreme
Radius: 360 Degrees
Level: 4
Animation Name: area_spin
Attached FX Name: storm_hurricane

speed zone (Active Defense):
Block Type: Reflect
Energy Point Cost: High
Duration: Medium
Level: 2
Animation Name: dodge_left
Attached FX Name: ffq_translucency
Damage Blocked: Crushing
Piercing
Energy
Electrical
Cold
Fire
Attacks Blocked: Melee
Ranged

I'm really happy with Quicksilver. He's fast, but not as fast as the Flash. He's got a good variety of attacks, and just enough energy to actually be able to use them. I'm not sure what else I could do for him.

BentonGrey · May 22, 2010, 04:54:29 AM

And some more:
Scarlet Witch

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Material: Flesh
Stats:
Strength: 3 Normal
Speed: 4 Fast
Agility: 4 Agile
Endurance: 4 Hardy
Energy: 7 Extraordinarily Powerful

Attributes:
Level Headed
Unbeliever
Anti War Zone
Nimble

Powers:
scarlet smack (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Low
Energy Point Cost: None
Stun: Low
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Normal
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee
Attached FX Name: alchemiss_slap

probability curse (Direct):
DamageType: Hex
Magnitude: High
Energy Point Cost: Trace
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Range: Long
Level: 4
Animation Name: special
Attached FX Name: alchemiss_hex

eldritch shield (Active Defense):
Block Type:
Energy Point Cost: Very Low
Duration: Medium
Level: 2
Animation Name: active_defence
Attached FX Name: aff_shield_red
Damage Blocked: Mystical
Crushing
Piercing
Energy
Cold
Fire
Attacks Blocked: Melee
Ranged
Area
Direct

probability hex (Direct):
DamageType: Alteration
Magnitude: Extreme
Energy Point Cost: Trace
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Range: Medium
Level: 4
Animation Name: direct
Attached FX Name: alchemiss_alteration

hex bolt (Ranged - Projectile):
DamageType: Alteration
Magnitude: High
Energy Point Cost: None
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Velocity: Normal
Radius: No Arc
Range: Medium
Accuracy: Extreme
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged
Attached FX Name: hex_bolt

blinding hex (Direct):
DamageType: Blind
Magnitude: Extreme
Energy Point Cost: Trace
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Range: Medium
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged
Attached FX Name: bullet_energize

reverse probabilities (Direct):
DamageType: Genetic Damage
Magnitude: Extreme
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Range: Medium
Level: 4
Animation Name: direct
Attached FX Name: alchemiss_alteration

internal combustion (Direct):
DamageType: Ignition
Magnitude:
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Range: Long
Level: 4
Animation Name: direct
Attached FX Name: alchemiss_dimensionshift

gravity hex (Area):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: None
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: None
Knockback: Extreme
Radius: 360 Degrees
Level: 4
Animation Name: area
Attached FX Name: alchemiss_lift

ability hex (Direct):
DamageType: Power Null
Magnitude: Extreme
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Range: Long
Level: 4
Animation Name: direct
Attached FX Name: alchemiss_dimensionshift

The Witch is an interesting one. In her original appearances (though this may have changed since the 70's) her hexbolts couldn't really do any direct damage, and as such, her only power that actually does damage is her default melee. I'm a little unsure about that, but it is accurate...I suppose she'd be pretty useful as part of a well-balanced team.

Swordsman

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Stats:
Strength: 3 Normal
Speed: 5 Very Fast
Agility: 6 Extremely Agile
Endurance: 4 Hardy
Energy: 6 Extremely Powerful

Attributes:
Acrobatic (amateur)
Danger Sense
Hot Tempered
Wall Climbing
Desesperate

Powers:
makluan sword (Melee):
DamageType: Piercing
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: None
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Normal
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee
Attached FX Name: icequeen_slash

disintegrator blast (Ranged - Beam):
DamageType: Disrupt Object
Magnitude: High
Energy Point Cost: Trace
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Velocity: Fast
Range: Long
Accuracy: Extreme
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged
Attached FX Name: wraith_manta_neon_bolt

electric bolt (Ranged - Beam):
DamageType: Electrical
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: Trace
Stun: High
Knockback: None
Velocity: Fast
Range: Medium
Accuracy: Extreme
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged
Attached FX Name: pan_electrical_bolt

flame blast (Ranged - Beam):
DamageType: Heat
Magnitude: High
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Velocity: Normal
Range: Medium
Accuracy: Extreme
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged_2
Attached FX Name: mechanical_flamecannon

kinetic blast (Ranged - Beam):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Very Low
Energy Point Cost: Trace
Stun: None
Knockback: High
Velocity: Fast
Range: Long
Accuracy: High
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged
Attached FX Name: tricolor_blinding_blade

stun gas (Ranged - Projectile):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: None
Energy Point Cost: Trace
Stun: Extreme
Knockback: None
Velocity: Normal
Radius: No Arc
Range: Medium
Accuracy: Extreme
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged
Attached FX Name: soldierant_acidspray

sword mastery (Melee):
DamageType: Piercing
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: Low
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Normal
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee_2
Attached FX Name: icequeen_slash

circle of steel (Melee):
DamageType: Piercing
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: Very Low
Stun: High
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Fast
Arc: 360 Degrees
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee_5
Attached FX Name: legionnaire_melee

flawless swordsmanship (Active Defense):
Block Type:
Energy Point Cost: Very Low
Duration: Medium
Level: 2
Animation Name: dodge_right
Attached FX Name: ffq_translucency
Damage Blocked: Crushing
Piercing
Energy
Electrical
Cold
Fire
Attacks Blocked: Melee
Ranged

reflexive parry (Passive Defense):
Block Type:
Success Rating: Frequent
Level: 4
Animation Name: dodge_left
Attached FX Name: minuteman_vigilanceblock
Damage Blocked: Crushing
Piercing
Attacks Blocked: Melee
Ranged

I'm becoming a pretty big fan of the Swordsman as I'm reading through the classic Avengers stories of the 70's. I have always loved a reformed villain, and he is really quite endearing and compelling, both in his desperation to prove himself, and in his devotion to Mantis. I'm pretty happy with this build, and I feel like it puts him at a respectable street-level where he belongs, though if he gets lucky, he can even hurt the big boys.

Mantis

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Stats:
Strength: 3 Normal
Speed: 6 Extremely Fast
Agility: 6 Extremely Agile
Endurance: 4 Hardy
Energy: 5 Very Powerful

Attributes:
Acrobatic
Combat Skill (Master)
Disciplined
Danger Sense
Fast Healing

Powers:
mystic blow (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: None
Stun: Low
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Fast
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee
Attached FX Name: thebard_prancing_punch

lightning strikes (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Very Low
Energy Point Cost: None
Stun: Medium
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Fast
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee_2
Attached FX Name: tombstone_phantom_punch

precision attack (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Very High
Energy Point Cost: Very Low
Stun: Very High
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Fast
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee_11
Attached FX Name: order_punishment

leg sweeper (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: None
Knockback: Medium
Swiftness: Normal
Arc: 360 Degrees
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee_5
Attached FX Name: default_punch
Power Flags: Up Knockback

focus chi (Special):
Special Type: 300 Percenter
Energy Point Cost: Medium
Level: 2
Animation Name: ranged
Attached FX Name: eve_empathy

zen defense (Active Defense):
Block Type: Reflect
Energy Point Cost: Very Low
Duration: Medium
Level: 2
Animation Name: dodge_right
Attached FX Name: ffq_translucency
Damage Blocked: Crushing
Piercing
Cold
Fire
Attacks Blocked: Melee
Ranged

intensive training (Passive Defense):
Block Type: Reflect
Success Rating: Occasional
Level: 4
Animation Name: dodge_right
Attached FX Name:
Damage Blocked: Crushing
Piercing
Cold
Fire
Attacks Blocked: Melee
Ranged

empathy (Special):
Special Type: Emphaty
Energy Point Cost: High
Level: 2
Animation Name: special_2
Attached FX Name: eve_empathy

transfer chi (Direct):
DamageType: Mercy
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: Very Low
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Range: Short
Level: 2
Animation Name: ranged_2
Attached FX Name: law_lifegift

mystic martial arts (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Normal
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee_3
Attached FX Name: red_sun_katana_of_fury

Mantis was a tricky one, but with LP's help, I think I've got a pretty good approximation. She is relatively fragile if she actually gets hit, but she can deliver quite a bit of damage if she gets the chance.

BentonGrey · May 22, 2010, 04:55:01 AM

Iron Man

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Material: Flesh
Stats:
Strength: 7 Extraordinarily Strong
Speed: 4 Fast
Agility: 5 Very Agile
Endurance: 7 Extraordinarily Hardy
Energy: 6 Extremely Powerful

Attributes:
Armored
Flier
Strange Visitor
Battery Powered
Air Superiority

Powers:
iron punch (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: None
Stun: None
Knockback: Low
Swiftness: Normal
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee
Attached FX Name: manbot_punch

repulser (Ranged - Beam):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: None
Knockback: Extreme
Velocity: Normal
Range: Long
Accuracy: Extreme
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged_4
Attached FX Name: wraith_binding_force

smart bomb (Ranged - Explosive Projectile):
DamageType: Heat
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: Low
Knockback: Low
Velocity: Normal
Radius: 90 Degrees
Range: Long
Accuracy: High
Level: 4
Animation Name: hover_ranged
Attached FX Name: SPUD_rocket
Power Flags: Homing

uni beam (Ranged - Beam):
DamageType: Heat
Magnitude: High
Energy Point Cost: Very Low
Stun: Medium
Knockback: Medium
Velocity: Fast
Range: Long
Accuracy: Extreme
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged_1
Attached FX Name: manbot_energyfocus

energy absorbtion (Passive Defense):
Block Type: Deflect
Success Rating: Occasional
Level: 4
Animation Name:
Attached FX Name: microwave_absorbradiation
Damage Blocked: Radiation
Energy
Electrical
Defense Flags: Always Active
Attacks Blocked: Melee
Ranged
Area

sonics (Ranged - Beam):
DamageType: Piercing
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: Very High
Knockback: None
Velocity: Normal
Range: Medium
Accuracy: Extreme
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged
Attached FX Name: seaurchin_sonicray
Power Flags: Penetrating

force field (Active Defense):
Block Type:
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Duration: Short
Level: 2
Animation Name: ranged
Attached FX Name: supercollider_protonshield
Damage Blocked: Acid
Crushing
Piercing
Energy
Electrical
Attacks Blocked: Melee
Ranged
Area

repulser shot (Ranged - Projectile):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: None
Energy Point Cost: None
Stun: None
Knockback: High
Velocity: Normal
Radius: No Arc
Range: Long
Accuracy: High
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged
Attached FX Name: aff_radbolts_red

iron assault (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Medium
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: Low
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Normal
Arc: 90 Degrees
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee_3
Attached FX Name: tombstone_phantom_punch

ultrasonic jammer (Area):
DamageType: Mental Blank
Magnitude: Extreme
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: High
Knockback: None
Radius: 360 Degrees
Level: 4
Animation Name: area_3
Attached FX Name: theant_ultrasonicfield

Iron Man is one of my experiments, and I'm not really ready to say whether he is a success or a failure. I've been reading the old Iron Man stories, and he was always running out of power. Back then when everyone had a weakness, Aquaman with his one hour limit, Superman and his kryptonite, Thor and his one MINUTE limit, etc., etc., 'ol Shell Head fit right in. I sorta' liked that, and I thought it might make for an interesting game mechanic, but I'm still debating whether or not I should give him an energy drain attack to make up the difference....

President Raygun · May 22, 2010, 05:05:22 AM

I've got Taskmaster X's hero files (just found these on an old flash drive) couldn't tell you what they're like because I don't have the game installed, but I can send them your way if you'd like.

steamteck · May 22, 2010, 02:14:33 PM

Most look pretty good. I would up Hercules agility because he does have 1000s of years experience myself. But all i all gets the feel across.

Out of curiosity, If Quicksilver gets an 8 agility, who would get a 9 or 10 . maybe the Flash. does anyone get a 10?

laughing paradox · May 22, 2010, 02:57:18 PM

All in all, very good hero files for all. I have a few ideas for ya.

Scarlet Witch's power has always been a hex bolt, which is a projectile and not a direct attack. I like the actual power attacks you've chosen. I made a post about my Scarlet Witch build in THIS THREAD (4th post.)

For Swordsman, you could try some different melee attacks, like a freeze melee or an acid melee (his power is based on Mandarin's rings, so any of those powers would suffice.)

I gave Iron Man the Power Reserve attribute. He can boost up his stats if he has sufficient energy, so it's a great attribute to use. I use it on Iron Fist as well. I'd also add "Heat" to his absorption/passive defense power.

Maybe boost up Black Widow's widow sting attack a little. I agree about Hercules' agility as well... it should be higher.

BentonGrey · May 22, 2010, 06:43:49 PM

Thanks for the responses guys! Sure Pres, send away!

I see what you mean about 'ol Herc. I suppose I gave him a 4 in agility because I wanted Thor to be more nimble than him. That, plus the fact that he is often overconfident in his battles (allowing blows to land to show how tough he is and such), had me put him there. I'll take a closer look at Thor and Herc, maybe I should bump the Prince of Power up a bit.

Quicksilver...I may bump his agility up some, but yeah, in Marvel Quicksilver was always supposed to be fast, but not THAT fast, really. I just felt like he was always portrayed as having fairly strict limits. Flash would definitely have a 10 in all of the above, it seems to me. Do y'all think he should be higher?

Wow LP! Those are some really good ideas, and I'm afraid that I'm totally going to have to steal them all!

I really like the idea of giving her a mini quake attack to give her some damage potential. That's great!

I really wish I had some more power slots open on Swordsman. I'd like to make him even more formidable in close range, but his dance cards full up.

I may remove his disintegration ray and replace it with an acid melee attack or something.

I'll do some testing with the Widow (I haven't really tested her very much), but the reason it isn't higher was for cost. If y'all think it should be higher, I obviously need to look more closely. Thanks for the feedback fellas! Now here is another Avenger:

The Wasp

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Stats:
Strength: 2 Weak
Speed: 5 Very Fast
Agility: 8 Incredibly Agile
Endurance: 4 Hardy
Energy: 7 Extraordinarily Powerful

Attributes:
Danger Sense
Disciplined
Crack Shot
Flier
Air Superiority

Powers:
stinging strike (Melee):
DamageType: Crushing
Magnitude: Low
Energy Point Cost: None
Stun: Low
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Fast
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee
Attached FX Name: minuteman_patriotswing

wasp sting (Ranged - Beam):
DamageType: Energy
Magnitude: Low
Energy Point Cost: None
Stun: High
Knockback: None
Velocity: Normal
Range: Medium
Accuracy: High
Level: 4
Animation Name: hover_ranged
Attached FX Name: marvel_beam2

summon insects (Ranged - Projectile):
DamageType: Blind
Magnitude: High
Energy Point Cost: Trace
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Velocity: Slow
Radius: No Arc
Range: Long
Accuracy: Medium
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged_4
Attached FX Name: theant_swarm
Power Flags: Homing

shrink (Special):
Special Type: Cloak of Shadows
Energy Point Cost: Medium
Level: 2
Animation Name: ranged
Attached FX Name: bluedarkmen_cloak

gauntlet sting (Melee):
DamageType: Electrical
Magnitude: Low
Energy Point Cost: Minor
Stun: Very High
Knockback: None
Swiftness: Fast
Arc: No Arc
Level: 4
Animation Name: melee
Attached FX Name: manowar_electric_arc

bioelectric blast (Ranged - Beam):
DamageType: Energy
Magnitude: High
Energy Point Cost: Very Low
Stun: Extreme
Knockback: None
Velocity: Fast
Range: Medium
Accuracy: Extreme
Level: 4
Animation Name: hover_ranged
Attached FX Name: marvel_beam

insect size (Passive Defense):
Block Type: Reflect
Success Rating: Occasional
Level: 4
Animation Name: dodge_right
Attached FX Name:
Damage Blocked: Crushing
Piercing
Energy
Electrical
Defense Flags: Always Active
Attacks Blocked: Melee
Ranged

pym particles (Active Defense):
Block Type: Reflect
Energy Point Cost: Low
Duration: Medium
Level: 2
Animation Name: power
Attached FX Name: ffq_translucency
Damage Blocked: Crushing
Piercing
Energy
Electrical
Cold
Fire
Attacks Blocked: Melee
Ranged

bioelectric scrambler (Ranged - Projectile):
DamageType: Mental Blank
Magnitude: Extreme
Energy Point Cost: Very Low
Stun: None
Knockback: None
Velocity: Fast
Radius: No Arc
Range: Medium
Accuracy: Extreme
Level: 4
Animation Name: hover_ranged
Attached FX Name: aff_radbolts_orange

bioelectric missle (Ranged - Explosive Projectile):
DamageType: Energy
Magnitude: High
Energy Point Cost: Low
Stun: High
Knockback: Low
Velocity: Normal
Radius: 180 Degrees
Range: Long
Accuracy: High
Level: 4
Animation Name: ranged
Attached FX Name: aff_plasma_rocket_yellow

I'm ALMOST happy with her. I've beefed up her attacks enough that she isn't completely useless, but at the same time, she isn't likely to be the star player on any team. She's a solid support character who is just about hard enough to hit. What do y'all think?

John Jr. · May 22, 2010, 07:17:52 PM

I liked the hero files. I agree with you about Herc, Benton. He's not as good as Thor, so my Herc have 4 agility too. really liked the Repulsor rays for Shellhead and the use of battery powered, his energy ALWAYS ended in the middle of a combat in the old times.

laughing paradox · May 22, 2010, 09:33:06 PM

I give all of my tiny characters (Ant-Man, Wasp, Atom, Thumbelina, etc) 9 or 10 agility.. they are supposed to be so small that you can barely see them sometimes, so they can dodge a lot of stuff.

Why did you choose to give her Disciplined?

I made all of Wasp's ranged attacks short distance.. she always seems to fly up close to a foe when she attacks.

John Jr. · May 22, 2010, 10:24:27 PM

Quote from: laughing paradox on May 22, 2010, 09:33:06 PM
I give all of my tiny characters (Ant-Man, Wasp, Atom, Thumbelina, etc) 9 or 10 agility.. they are supposed to be so small that you can barely see them sometimes, so they can dodge a lot of stuff.

Why did you choose to give her Disciplined?

I made all of Wasp's ranged attacks short distance.. she always seems to fly up close to a foe when she attacks.

Good call in the short ranged attacks, LP. Since Wasp is so tiny it's logical she cannot project her sting to a long range. I agree the tiny guys should have higher agility, but I only give 9, 10 agility to The Flash and guys in his level.

hoss20 · May 23, 2010, 06:59:00 PM

I think I would set Hercules' Endurance to, at least, an 8. Being that he's a god and, well Hercules, he should be more durable than Iron Man (who we both have with a 7 Endurance). You do have him with Physical Resistance, though, so I can see you putting his Endurance a touch lower.
I noticed that you have his wrestling attack set to swap out with Hex. From what I understand, from the FFX manual, this attack will then use the target's resistance to magic to determine damage and/or break the hold. For physical or crushing damage, the swap needs to be set for Energize or Energy Surge.

herodad1 · May 24, 2010, 02:09:20 PM

ive got my herc the same as my thor.

Epimethee · May 25, 2010, 12:19:36 PM

Agreed on how endearing the original Swordsman was.

For Quicksilver, I'd give him at least 9 for speed: He's nowhere near as fast as Flash in absolute terms, but in game terms (and in practice for the Marvel Universe), he's as fast as anyone. For Herc, what about Immortal? For the lovely Witch, the early 70's version was probably easier to KO than what you have, IMO. She had started to study elemental magic with Agatha Harkness by then, so maybe a weak knock-back tornado missile or a binding attack for ground-based targets?

Johnny Patches · June 07, 2010, 12:42:56 PM

oh man, this might be the one to pull me back in ben

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