1. take for instance, an AR special (Sabretooth) is played against a character (Batman), Batman uses Any hero negate, can Sabretooth use Any hero negate? If so, can Sabretooth's teamate (Zealot) play a AD (Teammate avoid).
Chain:
AR, negate AR, negate the negate, avoid AR
2. Can AI specials target the reserve?
you cant negate a negate or a defensive action
not sure about the ai question
thanks!
im thinking that captain universe can't link to a activated battlesite special, right?
AI specials that specify "target character" or "target opponent" can only choose front line characters. AI specials that specify "'opponent" (but without target) can choose the reserve and homebase in addition to front line characters.
Does Siberian Strength target anyone? Can it target a battesite? What cards besides negates can be used to avoid it?
Quote from: thetrooper27 on November 27, 2012, 12:14:19 PM
Does Siberian Strength target anyone? Can it target a battesite? What cards besides negates can be used to avoid it?
Those kinds of cards are indeed tough to block since they target the opponent, not any target characters or battlesite. So your defense is limited to Negates and cards like Inhumans EE.
Trying to think of any other ways to avoid it though. Anyone else care to chime in?
Since when did Inhumans' EE defend these?
Quote from: Jack on November 27, 2012, 01:26:34 PM
Since when did Inhumans' EE defend these?
Ack! I read it wrong. LOL My bad then. :o So just strictly negates then?
Quote from: Jack on November 27, 2012, 06:18:41 AM
AI specials that specify "target character" or "target opponent" can only choose front line characters. AI specials that specify "'opponent" (but without target) can choose the reserve and homebase in addition to front line characters.
also, any other instances where an exception might've been set up. the important thing is that "target" word, though. so, if some other mechanic is allowing you to target the Reserve with a Special, then you could se a targeting AI. ... just wanted to be clear :)
Why do you suppose you can't target a reserve character with an AI that says "target?" Seems all the older versions would retroactively have the same text. The new text is more specific, but I wouldn't bet that was because they wanted to change how the cards were played. Any thoughts?
Quote from: thetrooper27 on November 28, 2012, 12:19:38 AM
Why do you suppose you can't target a reserve character with an AI that says "target?" Seems all the older versions would retroactively have the same text. The new text is more specific, but I wouldn't bet that was because they wanted to change how the cards were played. Any thoughts?
well, the initial AI cards were all type-specific, but not targeted (Opponent must discard 1 Universe/Power card).
then, with Powersurge, we saw 2 new types (targeted, unspecific; untargeted, unspecific).
and THEN, I think when B/S came out, they realized that the untargeted, unspecific AIs were ultra-good cards. So, when B/S came out, there were only 3 AIs and they were all three the worst kinds (targeted AND type-specific) (there was also the Hillshire Farms edition for Hobgoblin, which may have been about this same time).
So then, when all the others came out (in IQ, Classic, and The Marvels), they were all that middle-ground-useful (targeted, but unspecific). The only exception to this was for The Flash, which was also tied to his Inherent Ability, which seemed like a clear attempt to give him a great, unique, exceptional strategy (at least until that MZ card for Velocity).
Anyway, that's my take. It seems like it was an intentional evolution, playtested type of progression for this card type.
Quote from: thetrooper27 on November 27, 2012, 12:14:19 PM
Does Siberian Strength target anyone? Can it target a battesite? What cards besides negates can be used to avoid it?
it targets the player
nope
just negate (AO)
I have a few rules questions too:
ER – Choose 1 power card usable by Lex Luther, excluding Intellect, from Draw Pile and place in hand. Reshuffle Draw Pile
Can I choose a duplicate power card?
I assume I can not play DEVOURER OF WORLDS the same battle the event GEN 13 VS. THE REGULATORS is played. (No cards with the "Negate" may be played this battle.") Am I correct?
http://overpower.ca/wiki/ER
QuoteThis Special allows the player to search their Draw Pile for a Power card usable by the character who played this Special to place in the hand. The Power card chosen cannot be of a specified power type. Chosen card may be a duplicated and may be a multipower power card. Reshuffle the Draw Pile afterwards.
And yes, you are correct about not being able to play DoW with that Event in play.
Quote from: Jack on November 27, 2012, 06:18:41 AMAI specials that specify "'opponent" (but without target) can choose the reserve and homebase in addition to front line characters.
the flash
ghost rider
the mandarin
scarlet witch
are the only four that can do that :)
Quote from: steve2275 on December 03, 2012, 03:09:56 AM
Quote from: Jack on November 27, 2012, 06:18:41 AMAI specials that specify "'opponent" (but without target) can choose the reserve and homebase in addition to front line characters.
the flash
ghost rider
the mandarin
scarlet witch
are the only four that can do that :)
what about Velocity? isn't her Speed Through untargeted as well?
its is
but its coded mz
which is why i messed it
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And yes, you are correct about not being able to play DoW with that Event in play.
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Event says word "negate" cannot be played. DOW says "negated" not "negate". Conjugates are included?
Correct.
Couple more questions:
1. Ghost riders IA says needs four power types to KO. If he has 3 types (missing I icon) for 11 cumulative and a 5 anypower PC lands on him, is he KO'd?
2 tournament play: I listed professor x as my reserve but after a couple rounds can I sit down with new opponent and have him in front line instead. I know you can change deck ( add/ remove PCs , specials etc) but the deck is same team is same but is it disallowed?
Thanks for all your help, folks. Hope to see you at K2 this year!
1. Officially, Any Powers never contribute to Spectrum KO, which includes Ghost Rider. However, it is a very interesting idea since it's technically a Power Type. For now, the answer is no.
2. You aren't allowed to modify the contents of the deck (including Battlesite, Missions, Characters, etc.), but there's nothing restricting you from moving around the reserve between matches. I only highlight the Reserve on deck listings because it helps visualize how the deck will played out. For certain decks, namely those with Dr. Strange, it's obvious what the intent is.
arguing FOR anypowers as a type: power leech can be used for anypowers.....and to great effect against Hand/Starjammer teams
Quote from: AO user on February 07, 2016, 09:49:59 PM
arguing FOR anypowers as a type: power leech can be used for anypowers.....and to great effect against Hand/Starjammer teams
Nope, not a valid strategy. Don't ever do this. :P
Leech actually uses the term Icon instead of Type, which allows for the distinction. The complicated mess with Any Powers adding to Ghost Rider's death is that it opens up the possibility to KO all other characters with the Any Power.
There are also existing cards that actively change Any Powers into a specific type, thus creating a possible spectrum.
Valid points. Concede "argument'. And Jack's point about letting any powers count to spectrum KOs made me shudder. Thanks again