tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18829500.post2107769330780139293..comments2023-10-11T10:40:48.712-04:00Comments on The Miserable Annals of the Earth: Can't buy a commentDoc Nebulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13052810933464744998noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18829500.post-88866013703229527712007-01-17T11:37:00.000-05:002007-01-17T11:37:00.000-05:00Oh, on the Avengers/Defenders games (it only struc...Oh, on the Avengers/Defenders games (it only struck me after I sent the football post how odd it was that that was the portion I responded to) reminds me that I'm interested in running the same storyline but doing so in the fashion of the match-ups in the original storyline:<br /><br /> Vision & Scarlet Witch vs Silver Surfer<br /> Iron Man vs Hawkeye<br /> Black Panther & Mantis vs Dr. Strange<br /> Swordsman vs Valkyrie<br /> Capt. America vs Sub-Mariner<br /> Thor vs. Hulk<br /><br /> Since they took place all around the globe, this would be a series of six individual games. Whether or not to establish special rules -- a scenario for each that awards victory to the one who gets a special object off the map, much as was the case in the story -- but I'll likely default to a straight KO situation given the relative mobility of some of the characters. It's something to think about, though, since the fact that they were striving to find and keep pieces of the Evil Eye was integral to the storyline, and it's a behavioral drive that should help move the characters onto the map rather than simply treat it as a battle.<br /><br /> The Dr. Strange vs Black Panther & Mantis match-up is perhaps the oddest of the bunch, appropriately enough, with them being the odd characters out. Hawkeye and Iron Man started out as enemies, Cap & Namor had more history than any other characters in the groups, Thor vs. Hulk is classic comic book argument material, and at least Swordsman and Valkyrie each have common weaponry. <br /><br /> Also, these match-ups waste many elements of many of the clix forms, especially the multi-target attacks of Hawkeye and Iron Man. The mechanics of Hawkeye from the Fantastic Forces set - complete with the hover bike - are too good to pass up, but they provide him a mobility he didn't have in the original story. Still, playing him solo gets one closer to the original intent, since in a full team vs team game he can carry someone around with him and that's going to be too tempting an option to just pass by in most games -- especially under house rules that don't treat a passenger in motion as inert baggage.<br /><br /> I wonder if the Avengers set will have a grounded, mainstream Hawkeye so that there's a Seth version in the mix to replace the Fantastic Forces version? Not that it affects average players, but Fantastic Forces has to be coming up for retirement soon -- this year, I believe -- and the tournament scene is reportedly looking with fear and hope (depending on the player) towards a time when all of the pieces in play came from a single set & dial designer again.<br /><br /> Whether this set also gives us a new Hulk REV is another question. At the moment I'm thinking I might go with the Ultimates version, despite the color issue, for the Hulk. It's 19 points cheaper, generally better stats, and the same number of Hulk clicks despite a leading Puny Banner click. The only downside is that the Ultimates version has Battle Fury, so he's too angry to just throw something at someone... and given the way the Hulk usually fought, having him just use objects in close combat's not that rough a compromise.<br /><br /> Back to the match-ups, the Surfer's Support would also be so many wasted points under such a restriction. Both his and Dr. Strange's dual targets work well in the 2:1 match-ups they find themselves in, though. Still, while engaged in a solo battle Dr. Strange's TA (whether one makes it the Defenders TA of either the official or your homegrown stripe or if one's chosen his veteran FF version with the wildcard TA) is useless. The same goes for any of the ones fighting solo battles.<br /><br /> Still, they'll all be interesting match-ups. The question of feats applied (Armor Piercing ends up being used liberally, and under this structure there would be no reason to put Inspiring Command on Cap since he'd be operating in isolation) if any, will make a big difference.Mike Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025995292338904959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18829500.post-21581557980130707202007-01-17T09:00:00.000-05:002007-01-17T09:00:00.000-05:00I've still gotten no closer to interested than cat...I've still gotten no closer to interested than catching the last 4 minutes -- well, 4 minutes on the clock, which in football meant considerably more -- of the last few Eagles games, knowing that it would make a great deal of difference to most of the locals. Fans of both teams in each of the games I caught any part of this season each got a good time, as as with these last two games most of the scores kept fans on the edge of their seats up 'til at least the last few minutes.<br /><br /> I have to say that, once again, the emotional makeup and expectations of the average Eagles fan was a point of interest for me. They've demonstrated that while like all fans they revel in Monday morning quarterbacking, and while there's a chance to win they roar loudly behind the team, they expect eventual defeat. I get the sense each year that it's more a matter of seeing how far the team will go than having any real expectation of victory. Eagles fans expect eventual defeat no matter how much they scream a wall of confidence.<br /><br /> If the NFL took a page or two from international soccer by turning the clock into a merciess juggernaut, and only broke for commercials at halftime, <b>then</b> I might be able to muster some interest in the game. There's far too much money tied up in the current approach, though, and Lord knows how much the players would complain, so I'm not expecting the changes... which is just as well, as I don't manage the time and activities I already have very well.<br /><br /> Still, what do you think will be the case after Sunday's games? Bears vs Patriots for the Superbowl? (Not that I have the slightest idea why I'm asking.)Mike Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025995292338904959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18829500.post-67938913344146932102007-01-17T05:13:00.000-05:002007-01-17T05:13:00.000-05:00The Bucs doing better next year... after a 4-12 se...The Bucs doing better next year... after a 4-12 season... is considerably more likely than the Colts doing better, or as well, next year.<br /><br />Goddam Hoosiers that they are.Doc Nebulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13052810933464744998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18829500.post-16628021931833040282007-01-16T21:40:00.000-05:002007-01-16T21:40:00.000-05:00[[if they somehow manage to stumble and bumble the...[[if they somehow manage to stumble and bumble their way into the Super Bowl]] You know any other way the Colts do it?!!<br /><br />[[They shoot horses, don't they? ;)<br />]] Only if they're Jane Fonda.<br /><br />[[Oh, yeah, the Bucs. They might do better next year.]] To paraphrase Bob Dylan, How? By going on the field and falling asleep?<br /><br /><br />[[Right now, though, Colts fans are experiencing Dungy Syndrome, where you perpetually get to the playoffs, and never get to the Super Bowl.]] But this time the Peyton Principle will override that and get them to the Big Game. However, the 12 Capitalist Scumf--ks (copyright Bill Hicks) have decided that New Orleans should prevail because it makes for a good "bouncing back from the tragedy of Katrina" that'll have the audience leaving with a good feeling, reality notwithstanding.<br /><br />The Bucs'll do better next year. You so funny.Tony Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08822811221860063707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18829500.post-70299456295823734902007-01-16T18:32:00.000-05:002007-01-16T18:32:00.000-05:00I love attention. And YOU'RE not a goddam Hooser,...I love attention. And YOU'RE not a goddam Hooser, Tony, your place in Heaven is assured by your past generosity with Unique HeroClix towards the indigent. Or is that the indignant? I get those confused. As to the cute li'l fillies in their cute li'l helmets, if they somehow manage to stumble and bumble their way into the Super Bowl, I have no doubt that either the B'ars or the Saints will quickly put them out of their misery. They shoot horses, don't they? ;)<br /><br />Oh, yeah, the Bucs. They might do better next year. Right now, though, Colts fans are experiencing Dungy Syndrome, where you perpetually get to the playoffs, and never get to the Super Bowl. Y'all can have it.Doc Nebulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13052810933464744998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18829500.post-82294846546648438432007-01-16T17:43:00.000-05:002007-01-16T17:43:00.000-05:00So now you're trying love/hate to get a response? ...So now you're trying love/hate to get a response? Sorry I didn't respond sooner, but I'm a "goddam Hoosier"<br />I'm surprised you haven't said anything about the 'Bucs activities in the playoffs...oh, that's right, they aren't in the playoffs since they can't score if they had a bag full of hundreds in a whorehouse.<br />Sure you want attention ^_^?Tony Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08822811221860063707noreply@blogger.com