Episode 14: Bezaliel the Apostate

Apostate

VS

Tempest (FREEDOM!) [dpt]

The Wraith: Price of Freedom [cmschex]

Mr Fixer [PlatinumWarlock]

The Scholar [grysqrl]

Fanatic the Redeemer [Silverleaf]

IN

The Realm of Discord

Chalk me up for Mister Fixer.  :D

Opening Hand--Pipe Wrench, Dual Crowbars, Grease Monkey Fist, Riveting Crane

I'll take The Scholar

Opening Hand: Transmutive Recovery, Flesh to Iron, Solid to Liquid, Expect the Worst

Is this advanced or regular?

I'd like to try playing Redeemer Fanatic, if you guys don't mind me being pretty much unavailable this weekend?

Opening hand: Absolution, End of Days x 2, Final Dive. Not bad.

Have fun, y'all.  I almost know Apostate well enough to join you, but not quite.

I'll run the one-armed alien

I'll take Tempest. Does the "Freedom!" indicate this is the promo version?

Opening hand: Reclaim from the Deep, Shielding Winds, Chain Lightning, Ligtning Slash

Ok dpt can have Tempest, I'll run Wraith

Opening Hand - Grappling Hook, Stun Bolt, MicroTargeting Computer, Trust Fund

Sorry for the double-post there, cmschex. Anybody got some flavor? How do we all end up in the Realm of Discord? The Scholar seems most capable of taking us there.

Round One

Apostate - Infernal Emissary

Apostate - 66

In Play: Condemnation - 11

Tome of the Unknowable - 3

Trash:

Effects: ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage and 3 infernal damage.

ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage.

When Apostate would be reduced to 0HP and there's a relic in play, flip.

Reduce damage to Comdemnation by 1.

Whenever a hero card is drawn, play the top card of the villain deck.

When Tome of the Unknowable is destroyed, place Condemnation from the trash into play.

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Start of Turn: 

Play a Card: Profane Summons! Runes of Malediction, Orb of Delirium, Corrupted Effigy and Gauntlet of Perdition drop into play.

End of Turn: Apostate deals Fanatic 4 melee, 4 infernal, and 1 infernal Gauntlet damage [22].

Apostate deals The Scholar 3 melee and 1 infernal Gauntlet damage [25].

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Apostate - 66

In Play: Condemnation - 11

Tome of the Unknowable - 3

Runes of Malediction - 6

Orb of Delirium - 12

Corrupted Effigy - 6

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Trash:

Effects: ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage and 3 infernal damage.

ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage.

ET: Search the deck and trash for Runes of Malediction, and put it into play.

When Apostate would be reduced to 0HP and there's a relic in play, flip.

Reduce damage to Comdemnation by 1.

Whenever a hero card is drawn, play the top card of the villain deck.

When Tome of the Unknowable is destroyed, place Condemnation from the trash into play.

Reduce damage dealt to Relic cards by 2.

When Runes of Malediction are destroyed, place 5 Demons from the trash into play.

Redirect all damage to villain Relics to Orb of Delirium.

Whenever Apostate deals melee damage to a target, Gauntlet of Perdition deals that target 1 infernal damage.

Hero HP: Tempest - 25, Wraith - 25, Fixer - 28, The Scholar - 25, Fanatic - 22

Eeep! That’s one hell of an opening turn!
If we survive this one, I’ll be astounded…

The winged figure attacks the heroes savagely in the strange realm the Scholar took them to. Tempest forces himself to hold back.

Tempest

HP: 25

Hand: Reclaim from the Deep, Shielding Winds, Chain Lightning, Lightning Slash

In play:

Trash:

Additional effects:

[hr]
Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Chain Lightning. Deal 4-2 lightning damage to the Orb of Delirium [10], 3-2 to the Tomb of the Unknowable, redirected to the Orb [9], and 2 to Apostate [64].

Use a power: None.

Draw a card: Decline.

End of hero turn:

[hr]
HP: 25

Hand: Reclaim from the Deep, Shielding Winds, Lightning Slash

In play:

Trash: Chain Lightning

Additional effects:

Err, scratch that. I forgot about Tomb of the Unknowable. Editing. Edit: Done, revised turn posted.

Yeah. This should be, er, interesting...

"We've got to slow this guy down" muttered The Wraith as she took careful aim...

Wraith

HP: 25

Hand: Trust Fund, Micro Targeting Computer, Grappling Hook, Stun Bolt

In play:

Trash:

Additional effects:

Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Stun Bolt

Use a power: Stun Bolt Apostate for 1 (63), Apostate's damage -1 until the start of Wraith's turn

Draw a card: Decline

End of hero turn:

HP: 25

Hand: Trust Fund, MicroTargeting Computer, Grappling Hook

In play: Stun Bolt

Trash: 

Additional effects:

Mister Fixer

HP: 28

Hand: Pipe Wrench, Dual Crowbars, Grease Monkey Fist, Riveting Crane

In play:

Trash:

Additional effects:

Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Pipe Wrench

Use a power: Strike--deals net 2 melee to Apostate [61]

Draw a card: No thank you.

End of hero turn:

HP: 28

Hand: Dual Crowbars, Grease Monkey Fist, Riveting Crane

In play: Pipe Wrench

Trash: 

Additional effects:  -1 damage taken from all sources.

John impassively surveyed the field from the deck of his houseboat, which was inexplicably floating 2 feet in the air amidst a cloud of chattering soap bubbles and one unfortunate fish. He took a moment to right his spilled beer bottle and collect his thoughts. He shouldn't be surprised anymore that this sort of thing will happen when you follow the ley lines.

The Scholar

HP: 25

Hand: Transmutive Recovery, Flesh to Iron, Solid to Liquid, Expect the Worst

In play:

Trash:

Additional effects:

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Decline

Use a power: Better Living - heal 1 HP

Draw a card: Decline

End of hero turn:

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HP: 26

Hand: Transmutive Recovery, Flesh to Iron, Solid to Liquid, Expect the Worst

In play:

Trash: 

Additional effects: 

Hey Silverleaf, you're going to love me.

The Nemesis bonus was not accounted for in the damage to the heroes

Whoops, sorry about that :D

Oh sorry, it's me isn't it?

"Dies iræ! Dies illa solvet sæclum in favilla..." chants our winged hero. "Your judgement day, demon, is here - it begins with me!"

Redeemer Fanatic

HP: 22

Hand: Absolution, End of Days x 2, Final Dive

In play:

Trash:

Additional effects:

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Final Dive, destroying the Tome and dealing Apostate 4 [59]. Screw you, damage reduction.

Use a power: Redeem, healing 1HP [23] and drawing Absolution.

Draw a card: Smite the Transgressor

End of hero turn:

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HP: 23

Hand: Absolution x 2, End of Days x 2, Smite the Transgressor

In play:

Trash: Final Dive

Additional effects: 

Meh. Gotta die some time…

Why don't you use a power or draw a card?

Because I forgot it's the Tome that's doing the "bad stuff when you draw" thing. Thanks for reminding me! Will edit my turn.

Don't forget that Fanatic gets an extra hitpoint from Redeem, as well.

What, in addition to the one I already healed? From where?

Silverleaf, you forgot to update your ending HP; maybe it's just a reference to that?

Realm of Discord

In Play:

Trash:

Effects:

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Start:

Play: Time Crawls. Each hero must either skip their play or power phase, and reduce villain damage by 1.

End: 

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In Play: Time Crawls

Trash: 

Effects: 

I'll take the hit and destroy Pipe Wrench--Wraith's DPS is going to be higher, anyway, once she gets Micro-Targeting Computer out.

I've made mistakes before running these games (frequently), but I don't think I've ever made one as big as FORGETTING THE GODDAMN ENVIRONMENT TURN. Sigh.

Round Two

Apostate - Infernal Emissary

Apostate - 57

In Play: Condemnation - 11

Runes of Malediction - 6

Orb of Delirium - 9

Corrupted Effigy - 6

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Trash: Profane Summons, Tome of the Unknowable

Effects: ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage and 3 infernal damage.

ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage. [Condemnation]

ET: Search the deck and trash for Runes of Malediction, and put it into play. [Effigy]

When Apostate would be reduced to 0HP and there's a relic in play, flip.

Reduce damage to Comdemnation by 1.

When Tome of the Unknowable is destroyed, place Condemnation from the trash into play.

Reduce damage dealt to Relic cards by 2. [Runes]

When Runes of Malediction are destroyed, place 5 Demons from the trash into play.

Redirect all damage to villain Relics to Orb of Delirium.

Whenever Apostate deals melee damage to a target, Gauntlet of Perdition deals that target 1 infernal damage.

Damage dealt by Apostate is reduced by 2.

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Start of Turn: 

Play a Card: Imp Pilferer enters play..

End of Turn: Apostate deals Mr Fixer 0 melee, 0 infernal, and 0 infernal Gauntlet damage [28].

Apostate deals Mr Fixer 0 melee and 0 infernal Gauntlet damage [28].

Imp Pilferer destroys Pipe Wrench.

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Apostate - 57

In Play: Condemnation - 11

Runes of Malediction - 6

Orb of Delirium - 9

Corrupted Effigy - 6

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Imp Pilferer - 3

Trash: Profane Summons, Tome of the Unknowable

Effects: ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage and 3 infernal damage.

ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage. [Condemnation]

ET: Search the deck and trash for Runes of Malediction, and put it into play. [Effigy]

ET: Destroy a hero ongoing or equipment card. [Imp]

When Apostate would be reduced to 0HP and there's a relic in play, flip.

Reduce damage to Comdemnation by 1.

When Tome of the Unknowable is destroyed, place Condemnation from the trash into play.

Reduce damage dealt to Relic cards by 2. [Runes]

When Runes of Malediction are destroyed, place 5 Demons from the trash into play.

Redirect all damage to villain Relics to Orb of Delirium.

Whenever Apostate deals melee damage to a target, Gauntlet of Perdition deals that target 1 infernal damage.

Damage dealt by Apostate is reduced by 2.

Hero HP: Tempest - 25, Wraith - 25, Fixer - 28, The Scholar - 25, Fanatic - 23

Tempest strains against the sudden slowness that comes across. He still manages to slash viciously with his missing arm, popping two bubbles in mid-chatter that drift into the way.

Tempest

HP: 25

Hand: Reclaim from the Deep, Shielding Winds, Lightning Slash

In play:

Trash: Chain Lightning

Additional effects:

[hr]
Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Lightning Slash. Deal 5-2 damage to the Orb of Delirium [6].

Use a power: Skipped.

Draw a card: Flash Flood

End of hero turn:

[hr]

HP: 25

Hand: Reclaim from the Deep, Shielding Winds, Flash Flood

In play:

Trash: Chain Lightning, Lightning Slash

Additional effects:

Wraith observed the sudden slowness descending over the heroes and her eyes went immediately to a strange source of light that appeared to be the source.  "Let's see what I have here" she thought, rummaging through her utility belt....

Wraith

HP: 25

Hand: Trust Fund, MicroTargeting Computer, Grappling Hook

In play:

Trash:

Additional effects:

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Grappling Hook Time Crawls, draw Mega Computer

Use a power: Stun Bolt Apostate for 1 (58), Apostate's damage -1 until the start of Wraith's turn

Draw a card: Suture Self

End of hero turn:

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HP: 25

Hand: Trust Fund, MicroTargeting Computer, MEga Computer, Suture Self

In play: Stun Bolt

Trash: Grappling Hook

Additional effects:

"Dang stupid conflarnit imp.  Gimme back my wrench!"

Mister Fixer

HP: 28

Hand:  Dual Crowbars, Grease Monkey Fist, Riveting Crane

In play:

Trash:  Pipe Wrench

Additional effects:

Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Dual Crowbars

Use a power: Strike--deals net 2 melee to Imp Pilferer and net 2 damage to Apostate

Draw a card: Bloody Knuckles

End of hero turn:

HP: 28

Hand: Grease Monkey Fist, Riveting Crane, Bloody Knuckles

In play: Dual Crowbars

Trash: Pipe Wrench

Additional effects: 

John took advantage of the slowing effect of this strange place by vaulting over the gunwale and drifting groundward slowly and gracefully... until the Wraith's grappling hook struck home and sent him tumbling. Luckily, the others seemed to be keeping the Deceiver occupied while John dusted himself off and prepared himself for the escalating conflict.

The Scholar

HP: 26

Hand: Transmutive Recovery, Flesh to Iron, Solid to Liquid, Expect the Worst

In play:

Trash:

Additional effects:

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Transmutive Recovery - regain 2 HP [28] and draw 2 cards (Keep Moving and Grace Under Fire)

Use a power: Better Living - heal 1 HP [29]

Draw a card: Alchemical Redirection

End of hero turn:

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HP: 29

Hand: Flesh to Iron, Solid to Liquid, Expect the Worst, Keep Moving, Grace Under Fire, Alchemical Redirection

In play:

Trash: Transmutive Recovery

Additional effects: 

I'm an idiot! Will edit again…

"Thou shalt not steal, foul imp!" Fanatic chided, unsheathing her holy sword and swooping towards the chittering devil.

Redeemer Fanatic

HP: 23

Hand: Absolution x 2, End of Days x 2, Smite the Transgressor

In play:

Trash: Final Dive

Additional effects: 

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Absolution.

Use a power: Absolution, dealing 3 to the Imp and killing it. We can totally do without the destruction. Also Fanatic regains 1HP [24].

Draw a card: Prayer of Desperation

End of hero turn:

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HP: 24

Hand: Absolution, End of Days x 2, Smite the Transgressor, Prayer of Desperation

In play: Absolution

Trash: Final Dive

Additional effects: 

Let's see if I've done this right this time... ;)

Nope!

I will redress the balance from making you lose extra HP earlier, you need a hit point for playing Absolution

Note to self: RTFC.

My apologies, I will edit. Stupid fibro brain strikes again!

Realm of Discord

In Play:

Trash: Time Crawls

Effects:

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Start:

Play: Positive Energy Field; When a card is played, the 5 targets with the lowest HP [all relics for now :P] regain 1HP each.

End: 

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In Play: Positive Energy Field

Trash: Time Crawls

Effects: 

Round Three

Apostate - Infernal Emissary

Apostate - 56

In Play: Condemnation - 11

Runes of Malediction - 6

Orb of Delirium - 6

Corrupted Effigy - 6

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Trash: Profane Summons, Tome of the Unknowable

Effects: ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage and 3 infernal damage.

ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage. [Condemnation]

ET: Search the deck and trash for Runes of Malediction, and put it into play. [Effigy]

When Apostate would be reduced to 0HP and there's a relic in play, flip.

Reduce damage to Comdemnation by 1.

Reduce damage dealt to Relic cards by 2. [Runes]

When Runes of Malediction are destroyed, place 5 Demons from the trash into play.

Redirect all damage to villain Relics to Orb of Delirium.

Whenever Apostate deals melee damage to a target, Gauntlet of Perdition deals that target 1 infernal damage.

Damage dealt by Apostate is reduced by 1.

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Start of Turn: 

Play a Card: PROFANE SUMMONS [PEF heals Orb]: The Periapt of Woe and Gauntlet of Perdition pop up to say hi.

End of Turn: Apostate deals The Scholar 3 melee, 3 infernal, and 1,1 infernal Gauntlet damage [21].

Apostate deals Mr Fixer 3 melee and 1,1 infernal Gauntlet damage [23].

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Apostate - 56

In Play: Condemnation - 11

Runes of Malediction - 6

Orb of Delirium - 7

Corrupted Effigy - 6

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Periapt of Woe - 4

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Trash: Profane Summons, Tome of the Unknowable

Effects: ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage and 3 infernal damage.

ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage. [Condemnation]

ET: Search the deck and trash for Runes of Malediction, and put it into play. [Effigy]

When Apostate would be reduced to 0HP and there's a relic in play, flip.

Reduce damage to Comdemnation by 1.

Reduce damage dealt to Relic cards by 2. [Runes]

When Runes of Malediction are destroyed, place 5 Demons from the trash into play.

Redirect all damage to villain Relics to Orb of Delirium.

Whenever Apostate deals melee damage to a target, Gauntlet of Perdition deals that target 1 infernal damage. [x2]

Damage dealt to Periapt of Woe is reduced by 2.

Hero HP: Tempest - 25, Wraith - 25, Fixer - 23, The Scholar - 21, Fanatic - 24

The Imp Pilferer is dead and the Pipe Wrench is in the trash. Editing error?

Also, the Orb of Delirium was at 6 at the start of Apostate's turn. At least it's no longer one of the 5 lowest.

Update: you're also still listing the effects of Tomb of the Unknowable, which is thankfully gone.

Tempest reaches deep within himself, searching for reserves of strength.

Freedom Tempest

HP: 25

Hand: Reclaim from the Deep, Shielding Winds, Flash Flood

In play:

Trash: Chain Lightning, Lightning Slash

Additional effects:

[hr]
Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Shielding Winds

Use a power: Sacrifice. Destroy Shielding Winds. Draw Aquatic Correspondence, Reclaim from the Deep, Shielding Winds.

Draw a card: Ball Lightning

End of hero turn:

[hr]

HP: 25

Hand: Reclaim from the Deep (x2), Flash Flood, Aquatic Correspondence, Shielding Winds, Ball Lightning

In play:

Trash: Chain Lightning, Lightning Slash, Shielding Winds

Additional effects:

Wow, if there ever was a time for irreducible damage...Also, Apostate was still Stun Bolted so his damage should be reduced by 1

Yes, but the Periapt of Woe pushes it back up again, I think.

I have Riveting Crane in hand, but it's not going to do any of us a bit of good if I can't punch through DR myself.  I'm probably going with Grease Monkey Fist this coming round, and dealing out damage where I can...

One day, ONE DAY I will get one of these things right. One day…

Wraith

HP: 25

Hand: Trust Fund, MicroTargeting Computer, Mega Computer, Suture Self

In play: Stun Bolt

Trash: Grappling Hook

Additional effects:

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Trust Fund, Draw Inventory Barrage, Suture Self, Impromptu Invention, Razor Ordinance, discard Inventory Barrage and Mega Computer

Use a power: Stun Bolt Apostate for 1 (55), Apostate's damage -1 until the start of Wraith's turn

Draw a card: Infared Eyepiece

End of hero turn:

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HP: 25

Hand: MicroTargeting Computer, Suture Selfx2, Impromptu Invetion, Razor Ordinance, Infared Eyepiece

In play: Stun Bolt

Trash: Grappling Hook, Trust Fund, Mega Computer, Inventory Barrage

Additional effects:

"Ya got so many widgets here, Bezaliel--ya really oughta consider gettin' a tool box to organize all yer toys."

Mister Fixer

HP: 23

Hand:   Grease Monkey Fist, Riveting Crane; Bloody Knuckles

In play:  Dual Crowbars

Trash:  Pipe Wrench

Additional effects:

Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Grease Monkey Fist

Use a power: Strike--deals net 3 radiant damage to Apostate [52] and net 1 radiant damage to Orb of Delerium [6]

Draw a card: Salvage Yard

End of hero turn:

HP: 23

Hand: Riveting Crane, Bloody Knuckles, Salvage Yard

In play: Grease Monkey Fist, Dual Crowbars

Trash: Pipe Wrench

Additional effects: 

"Do not underestimate these baubles of his. They are a potent distraction."

The Scholar

HP: 21

Hand: Flesh to Iron, Solid to Liquid, Expect the Worst, Keep Moving, Grace Under Fire, Alchemical Redirection

In play:

Trash: Transmutive Recovery

Additional effects:

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Grace Under Fire - deal 6 radiant damage to the Orb of Delirium, destroying it

Use a power: Better Living - heal 1 HP [22]

Draw a card: Mortal Form to Energy

End of hero turn:

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HP: 22

Hand: Flesh to Iron, Solid to Liquid, Expect the Worst, Keep Moving, Alchemical Redirection, Mortal Form to Energy

In play:

Trash: Transmutive Recovery, Grace Under Fire

Additional effects: 

[Sorry for the lateness, with all the excitement of last-minute preparations for the game day in London this weekend, I forgot that I hadn't taken my turn. oops! You know when you intend to do something and then kind of think you've done it already...?]

Helena felt the waves of unholy energy pouring off the strange glowing runes scarring the smooth stone surface of the obelisk that her immortal enemy had summoned from who knows what dark place. "This one protects the others!" she yelled to her teammates as she thrust Absolution deep into the flesh of the Apostate.

Redeemer Fanatic

HP: 24

Hand: Absolution, End of Days x 2, Smite the Transgressor, Prayer of Desperation

In play: Absolution.

Trash: Final Dive.

Additional effects: 

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Smite the Transgressor, dealing 3 net damage to Apostate [49] and allowing me to use two powers this turn.

Use a power: Absolution, dealing 4 net damage to Apostate [45]. Redeem, regaining 1HP [25] and drawing Zealous Offense.

Draw a card: Aegis of Resurrection.

End of hero turn:

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HP: 24

Hand: Absolution, End of Days x 2, Prayer of Desperation, Zealous Offense, Aegis of Resurrection.

In play: Absolution

Trash: Final Dive, Smite the Transgressor

Additional effects: 

Realm of Discord

In Play: Positive Energy Field

Trash: Time Crawls

Effects:

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Start:

Play: Portal Fiend enters play.

End: 

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In Play: Positive Energy Field, Portal Fiend [17]

Trash: Time Crawls

Effects: 

Round Four

Apostate - Infernal Emissary

Apostate - 45

In Play: Condemnation - 11

Runes of Malediction - 6

Corrupted Effigy - 6

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Periapt of Woe - 4

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Trash: Profane Summons x2, Tome of the Unknowable, Imp Pilferer, Orb of Delirium

Effects: ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage and 3 infernal damage.

ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage. [Condemnation]

ET: Search the deck and trash for Runes of Malediction, and put it into play. [Effigy]

When Apostate would be reduced to 0HP and there's a relic in play, flip.

Reduce damage to Condemnation by 1.

Reduce damage dealt to Relic cards by 2. [Runes]

When Runes of Malediction are destroyed, place 5 Demons from the trash into play.

Whenever Apostate deals melee damage to a target, Gauntlet of Perdition deals that target 1 infernal damage. [x2]

Damage dealt to Periapt of Woe is reduced by 2.

Damage dealt by Apostate normal. [Periapt/Stun]

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Start of Turn: 

Play a Card: Fallen Angel; Apostate deals each hero 4 infernal damage, heals his full-health relics.

End of Turn: Apostate deals Tempest or Wraith 3 melee, 3 infernal, and 1,1 infernal Gauntlet damage [13].

Apostate deals the other of Wraith and Tempest 3 melee and 1,1 infernal Gauntlet damage [16].

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Apostate - 45

In Play: Condemnation - 11

Runes of Malediction - 6

Corrupted Effigy - 6

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Periapt of Woe - 4

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Trash: Profane Summons, Tome of the Unknowable

Effects: ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage and 3 infernal damage.

ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage. [Condemnation]

ET: Search the deck and trash for Runes of Malediction, and put it into play. [Effigy]

When Apostate would be reduced to 0HP and there's a relic in play, flip.

Reduce damage to Condemnation by 1.

Reduce damage dealt to Relic cards by 2. [Runes]

When Runes of Malediction are destroyed, place 5 Demons from the trash into play.

Whenever Apostate deals melee damage to a target, Gauntlet of Perdition deals that target 1 infernal damage. [x2]

Damage dealt to Periapt of Woe is reduced by 2.

Damage dealt by Apostate normal. [Periapt/Stun]

Hero HP: Tempest - 13/16, Wraith - 16/13, Fixer - 19, The Scholar - 18, Fanatic - 20

Fanatic also got healed for 1HP, so is alo tied with me and Wraith and is a possible target for the end-of-turn damage (though it's better to avoid her for Nemesis reasons). I don't know that it matters much who takes it; I can take the 8 damage.

Tempest was able to manipulate the weather here, but it didn’t always take the forms he expected. A wide stream of walnuts flowed through and carried off the Portal Fiend.

Freedom Tempest

HP: 13

Hand: Reclaim from the Deep (x2), Flash Flood, Aquatic Correspondence, Shielding Winds, Ball Lightning

In play:

Trash: Chain Lightning, Lightning Slash, Shielding Winds

Additional effects:

[hr]
Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Flash Flood. Destroy Portal Fiend and Positive Energy Field.

Use a power: None.

Draw a card: Flash Flood.

End of hero turn:

[hr]

HP: 13

Hand: Reclaim from the Deep (x2), Aquatic Correspondence, Shielding Winds, Ball Lightning, Flash Flood

In play:

Trash: Chain Lightning, Lightning Slash, Shielding Winds, Flash Flood

Additional effects:

Wraith

HP: 16

Hand: MicroTargeting Computer, Suture Selfx2, Impromptu Invetion, Razor Ordinance, Infared Eyepiece

In play: Stun Bolt

Trash: Grappling Hook, Trust Fund, Mega Computer, Inventory Barrage

Additional effects:

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Impromptu Invetion.  Draw Grappling Hook.  Search Deck for Utility Belt and put it into play.  Play Infared Eyepiece

Use a power: Stun Bolt Apostate for 1 (44), Apostate's damage -1 until the start of Wraith's turn.  Infared Eyepiece Apostate, draw Impromtptu Invetion

Draw a card: Combat Stance

End of hero turn:

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HP: 16

Hand: MicroTargeting Computer, Suture Selfx2, Impromptu Invetion, Razor Ordinance, Combat Stance, Grappling Hook

In play: Stun Bolt, Infared Eyepiece, Utility Belt

Trash: Grappling Hook, Trust Fund, Mega Computer, Inventory Barrage, Impromptu Invetion

Additional effects: Look at the top two cards of Apostate's Deck

Umm so anyway somehow I managed to post on the wrong thread.  Awesome.

Nevermind me, back to slaying the bad guy and saving the world.

(This was a reply to phantaskippy posting on the wrong thread.)

Nope;she did heal, but then she took one extra damage from the Fallen Angel because nemesis.

Anyway, the Eyepiece reveals a Fiendish Pugilist and an Imp Pilferer.

I would say the Imp, just to avoid more damage, but anyone else have an opinion?

I worry about having 2 imps in the trash when we kill Runes of Malediction. How quickly can we kill the pugilist?

I can hit him for 3 with Dual Crowbars/Grease Monkey Fist.

Alternatively, can we kill the Runes of Malediction and Corrupted Effigy this round, by any chance?

Scholar can't really deal much damage this turn, but I can redirect and soak up a lot for a round.

(Sorry about the lateness, guys--my wifi was out most of the day.)

"I've had just about enough of this looney tunes wacko reality."

Mister Fixer

HP: 19

Hand:   Salvage Yard, Riveting Crane; Bloody Knuckles

In play:  Dual Crowbars, Grease Monkey Fist

Trash:  Pipe Wrench

Additional effects:

Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Bloody Knuckles

Use a power: Strike--deals net 5 radiant damage to Apostate [39] and net 3 radiant damage to Corrupted Effigy [3]

Draw a card: Overdrive

End of hero turn:

HP: 19

Hand: Riveting Crane, Salvage Yard, Overdrive

In play: Grease Monkey Fist, Dual Crowbars, Bloody Knuckles

Trash: Pipe Wrench

Additional effects: All of Fixer's damage is +2 until the start of his next turn.  All damage taken by Fixer is +2 until the start of his next turn.

Have we actually gotten a decision on Infrared Eyepiece yet? I'd still recommend putting the Pugilist on top.

John watched Bezaliel's angry scowl grow as he reeled from Slim's assault. "This is going to hurt," he thought, as he launched himself between the Apostate and the rest of the heroes.

The Scholar

HP: 18

Hand: Flesh to Iron, Solid to Liquid, Expect the Worst, Keep Moving, Alchemical Redirection, Mortal Form to Energy

In play:

Trash: Transmutive Recovery, Grace Under Fire

Additional effects:

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Keep Moving - find Flesh to Iron and put it into play; play Alchemical Redirection

Use a power: Better Living - heal 1 HP [19]

Draw a card: Keep Moving

End of hero turn:

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HP: 19

Hand: Flesh to Iron, Solid to Liquid, Expect the Worst, Keep Moving, Mortal Form to Energy

In play: Flesh to Iron, Alchemical Redirection

Trash: Transmutive Recovery, Grace Under Fire, Keep Moving

Additional effects:  Damage dealt to Scholar is reduced by 2; Redirect all damage that would be dealt to hero targets to the Scholar

I guess I'd also vote for the Pugilist.

Pugilist it is

Just giving this a bump. I believe it's Silverleaf's turn.

Sensing that this may be a long battle, Helena took a moment for a quick prayer. "Lord, if it is thy will, bless this armour which I forged in thy honour, so that I may do thy bidding long after my mortal flesh has failed."

Redeemer Fanatic

HP: 20

Hand: Absolution, End of Days x 2, Smite the Transgressor, Prayer of Desperation, Aegis of Resurrection.

In play: Absolution.

Trash: Final Dive, Smite The Transgressor.

Additional effects: 

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Aegis of Resurrection.

Use a power: Absolution, dealing 1 net damage to the Corrupted Effigy [2]. Best I can do at the moment guys.

Draw a card: Undaunted.

End of hero turn:

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HP: 20

Hand: Absolution, End of Days x 2, Prayer of Desperation, Zealous Offense, Undaunted.

In play: Absolution, Aegis of Resurrection.

Trash: Final Dive, Smite the Transgressor.

Additional effects: 

Realm of Discord

In Play: 

Trash: Time Crawls, Positive Energy Field, Portal Fiend

Effects:

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Start:

Play: Imbued Vitality enters play.

End: 

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In Play: Imbued Vitality

Trash: Time Crawls, Positive Energy Field, Portal Fiend

Effects: 

Round Five

Apostate - Infernal Emissary

Apostate - 39

In Play: Condemnation - 11

Runes of Malediction - 6

Corrupted Effigy - 2

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Periapt of Woe - 4

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Trash: Profane Summons x2, Tome of the Unknowable, Imp Pilferer, Orb of Delirium, Fallen Angel

Effects: ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage and 3 infernal damage.

ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage. [Condemnation]

ET: Search the deck and trash for Runes of Malediction, and put it into play. [Effigy]

When Apostate would be reduced to 0HP and there's a relic in play, flip.

Reduce damage to Condemnation by 1.

Reduce damage dealt to Relic cards by 2. [Runes]

When Runes of Malediction are destroyed, place 5 Demons from the trash into play.

Whenever Apostate deals melee damage to a target, Gauntlet of Perdition deals that target 1 infernal damage. [x2]

Damage dealt to Periapt of Woe is reduced by 2.

Damage dealt by Apostate normal. [Periapt/Stun]

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Start of Turn: 

Play a Card: Fiendish Pugilist enters play.

End of Turn: Apostate deals The Scholar 1 melee, 1 infernal, and 0,0 infernal Gauntlet damage [17].

Apostate deals The Scholar 1 melee and 0,0 infernal Gauntlet damage [16].

Fiendish Pugilist deals The Scholar 2 melee damage [14].

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Apostate - 39

In Play: Condemnation - 11

Runes of Malediction - 6

Corrupted Effigy - 2

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Periapt of Woe - 4

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Fiendish Pugilist - 6

Trash: Profane Summons x2, Tome of the Unknowable, Imp Pilferer, Orb of Delirium, Fallen Angel

Effects: ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage and 3 infernal damage.

ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage. [Condemnation]

ET: Search the deck and trash for Runes of Malediction, and put it into play. [Effigy]

ET: Fiendish Pugilist deals the hero target with the highest HP 4 melee damage.

When Apostate would be reduced to 0HP and there's a relic in play, flip.

Reduce damage to Condemnation by 1.

Reduce damage dealt to Relic cards by 2. [Runes]

When Runes of Malediction are destroyed, place 5 Demons from the trash into play.

Whenever Apostate deals melee damage to a target, Gauntlet of Perdition deals that target 1 infernal damage. [x2]

Damage dealt to Periapt of Woe is reduced by 2.

Damage dealt by Apostate normal. [Periapt/Stun]

Damage dealt to Apostate is reduced by 1. [Pugilist]

Hero HP: Tempest - 13, Wraith - 16, Fixer - 19, The Scholar - 14, Fanatic - 20

Freedom Tempest

HP: 13

Hand: Reclaim from the Deep (x2), Aquatic Correspondence, Shielding Winds, Ball Lightning, Flash Flood

In play:

Trash: Chain Lightning, Lightning Slash, Shielding Winds, Flash Flood

Additional effects:

[hr]
Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Reclaim from the deep. All players may take a card from their discard and put it on their deck. I put Chain Lightning on top of my deck, and then draw it.

Use a power: None

Draw a card: Electrical Storm

End of hero turn:

[hr]

HP: 13

Hand: Reclaim from the Deep, Aquatic Correspondence, Shielding Winds, Ball Lightning, Flash Flood, Chain Lightning, Electrical Storm

In play:

Trash: Lightning Slash, Shielding Winds, Flash Flood, Reclaim from the Deep

Additional effects: Each player may take a card from their trash and put it on their deck.

I put Impromptu Invention on the top of my deck

Wraith

HP: 16

Hand: MicroTargeting Computer, Suture Selfx2, Impromptu Invetion, Razor Ordinance, Combat Stance, Grappling Hook

In play: Stun Bolt, Infared Eyepiece, Utility Belt

Trash: Grappling Hook, Trust Fund, Mega Computer, Inventory Barrage

Additional effects:

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Impromptu Invetion.  Draw Impromptu Invetion.  Search for Throwing Knives and put into play. Play Impromptu Invention.. Draw Throat Jab.  Search Deck for Razor Ordinance and put into play.  Play Micro Targeting Computer

Use a power: Razor Ordinance Runes of Malediction for 5-2= 3 Projectile damage (3).  Throwing Knives Corrupted Effigy for 1 (1), Runes of Malediction for 1 (2) and Apostate for 2 (37)

Draw a card: Mega Computer

End of hero turn:

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HP: 16

Hand:  Suture Selfx2,  Razor Ordinance, Combat Stance, Grappling Hook, Mega Computer, Throat Jab

In play: Stun Bolt, Infared Eyepiece, Utility Belt, Razor Ordinance, Throwing Knives, Micro Targeting Computer

Trash: Grappling Hook, Trust Fund, Mega Computer, Inventory Barrage, Impromptu Invetionx2

Additional effects: All Projectile Damage dealt by Wraith is +2

Fixer yells out, drawing the Corrupted Effigy's attention as he dashes straight towards the Runes of Malediction.  Performing a deft aerobatical maneuver, Fixer somersaults off of the Runes, catching his crowbars under the Corrupted Effigy and flinging it directly at the monolith.  The Effigy shatters in an explosion of energy, knocking over the Runes, which crumble to the ground with a few arcane sparks.  Diving for cover, Fixer rolls into a fighting stance directly in front of the Fiendish Pugilist, bringing it to its knees with a swift crowbar to the kneecap.

"Them relics are fair game now.  Get after 'em!"

Mister Fixer

HP: 19

Hand:   Salvage Yard, Riveting Crane; Overdrive

In play:  Dual Crowbars, Grease Monkey Fist; Bloody Knuckles

Trash:  Pipe Wrench

Additional effects:

Start of hero turn:  Bloody Knuckles gets trashed.  Thanks, Scholar, for soaking all that damage last turn!

Play a card:  Overdrive

Use a power: Strike #1--deals net 1 radiant damage to Corrupted Effigy [dead] and net 1 radiant damage to Runes of Malediction [1]

Strike #2--deals net 1 radiant damage to Runes of Malediction [dead] and net 3 radiant damage to Fiendish Pugilist [3].

Draw a card: Driving Mantis

End of hero turn:

HP: 19

Hand: Riveting Crane, Salvage Yard, Driving Mantis

In play: Grease Monkey Fist, Dual Crowbars, 

Trash: Pipe Wrench; Bloody Knuckles; Overdrive

Additional effects: 

Reclaim from the Deep: I'll put Transmutive Recovery on top of my deck.

With Apostate distracted by the destruction of his precious relics, John scurries away, leaving tiny crumbles of ash and metal in his wake. The unnatural grey cast to his skin slowly washes away and is replaced by a faint glow.

The Scholar

HP: 14

Hand: Flesh to Iron, Solid to Liquid, Expect the Worst, Keep Moving, Mortal Form to Energy

In play: Flesh to Iron, Alchemical Redirection

Trash: Grace Under Fire, Keep Moving

Additional effects:  Damage dealt to Scholar is reduced by 2; Redirect all damage that would be dealt to hero targets to the Scholar

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Start of hero turn: Alchemical Redirection is destroyed; Flesh to Iron is destroyed

Play a card: Mortal Form to Energy

Use a power: Better Living - heal 1 HP [15]; deal 1 energy damage to Fiendish Pugilist [2]

Draw a card: Transmutive Recovery

End of hero turn:

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HP: 15

Hand: Flesh to Iron, Solid to Liquid, Expect the Worst, Keep Moving, Transmutive Recovery

In play: Mortal Form to Energy

Trash: Grace Under Fire, Keep Moving, Flesh to Iron, Alchemical Redirection

Additional effects:  Whenever The Scholar regains HP, The Scholar also deals 1 target that much energy damage.

I grab Final Dive for Reclaim From The Deep. Periapt, I have my eye on you...

Sorry, no flavour this time. I'm ill and my writing muscles were weak to begin with. ;)

HP: 20

Hand: Absolution, End of Days x 2, Prayer of Desperation, Zealous Offense, Undaunted.

In play: Absolution, Aegis of Resurrection.

Trash: Smite the Transgressor.

Additional effects: 

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Undaunted.

Use a power: Absolution, dealing Apostate 4 net damage [33].

Draw a card: Final Dive.

End of hero turn:

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HP: 20

Hand: Absolution, End of Days x 2, Prayer of Desperation, Zealous Offense, Final Dive.

In play: Absolution, Aegis of Resurrection, Undaunted.

Trash: Smite the Transgressor.

Additional effects: Whenever Fanatic would be dealt 1 damage, prevent it. Whenever Fanatic would be dealth 5 or more damage, reduce that damage by 2.

I believe that Final Dive just goes on top of your deck, not into your hand. It won't be available until next turn. Feel better.

*Hugs Silverleaf, then takes her Final Dive away from her*

Ack. I do know the rules of this game, honestly. Gimme a sec and I'll reconsider.

Realm of Discord

In Play: Imbued Vitality

Trash: Time Crawls, Positive Energy Field, Portal Fiend

Effects: Ongoing and Equipment cards are targets with 6HP.

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Start:

Play: Ethereal Bonds enter play.

End: Ethereal Bonds deal Fanatic 2 energy damage [18]; Fanatic cannot deal damage until the start of the next environment turn.

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In Play: Imbued Vitality, Ethereal Bonds [9]

Trash: Time Crawls, Positive Energy Field, Portal Fiend

Effects: ET: Ethereal Bonds deals the hero target with the highest HP 2 energy damage. Targets dealt damage this way cannot deal damage until the start of the next environment turn.

Ongoing and Equipment cards are targets with 6HP.

Dammit. Another turn to wait for my Final Dive! It'd better be worth it...

Round Six

Apostate - Infernal Emissary

Apostate - 33

In Play: Condemnation - 11

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Periapt of Woe - 4

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Fiendish Pugilist - 2

Imp Pilferer - 3

Trash: Profane Summons x2, Tome of the Unknowable, Orb of Delirium, Fallen Angel, Runes of Malediction, Corrupted Effigy

Effects: ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage and 3 infernal damage.

ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage. [Condemnation]

ET: Fiendish Pugilist deals the hero target with the highest HP 4 melee damage.

ET: Destory one hero Ongoing or Equipment card. [Imp]

When Apostate would be reduced to 0HP and there's a relic in play, flip.

Reduce damage to Condemnation by 1.

Whenever Apostate deals melee damage to a target, Gauntlet of Perdition deals that target 1 infernal damage. [x2]

Damage dealt to Periapt of Woe is reduced by 2.

Damage dealt by Apostate increased by 1. [Periapt]

Damage dealt to Apostate is reduced by 1. [Pugilist]

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Start of Turn: 

Play a Card: Relic Spirit enters play.

End of Turn: Apostate deals Mr. Fixer 4 melee, 4 infernal, and 1,1 infernal Gauntlet damage [9].

Apostate deals Fanatic 3 melee and 0,0 infernal Gauntlet damage [15].

Fiendish Pugilist deals The Wraith 4 melee damage [12].

Imp Pilferer destroys one hero Ongoing or Equipment card.

Relic Spirit heals Relics, to no effect.

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Apostate - 33

In Play: Condemnation - 11

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Periapt of Woe - 4

Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Fiendish Pugilist - 2

Imp Pilferer - 3

Relic Spirit - 9

Trash: Profane Summons x2, Tome of the Unknowable, Orb of Delirium, Fallen Angel, Runes of Malediction, Corrupted Effigy

Effects: ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage and 3 infernal damage.

ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage. [Condemnation]

ET: Fiendish Pugilist deals the hero target with the highest HP 4 melee damage.

ET: Destory one hero Ongoing or Equipment card. [Imp]

ET: Each Relic regains 1HP. (Huh, I guess that thanks to Imbued Vitality, this can heal Fanatic's Relics too... neat!) [Spirit]

When Apostate would be reduced to 0HP and there's a relic in play, flip.

Reduce damage to Condemnation by 1.

Whenever Apostate deals melee damage to a target, Gauntlet of Perdition deals that target 1 infernal damage. [x2]

Damage dealt to Periapt of Woe is reduced by 2.

Damage dealt by Apostate increased by 1. [Periapt]

Damage dealt to Apostate is reduced by 1. [Pugilist]

When Relic Spirit is destroyed, move four Relics from the villain trash into play.

Hero HP: Tempest - 13, Wraith - 12, Fixer - 9, The Scholar - 15, Fanatic - 15

Remind me when we got the Imp Pilferer back? Maybe we want to kill it instead of hitting the Fiendish Pugilist? I think we all forgot about it.

When we killed Runes of Malediction

You could still use it, you just wouldn't get the follow-on damage.

Freedom Tempest

HP: 13

Hand: Reclaim from the Deep, Aquatic Correspondence, Shielding Winds, Ball Lightning, Flash Flood, Chain Lightning, Electrical Storm

In play:

Trash: Lightning Slash, Shielding Winds, Flash Flood, Reclaim from the Deep

Additional effects:

[hr]
Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Chain Lightning. Deal 4-1 damage to Condemnation (8), 3 damage to Imp Pilferer (X), 2 damage to Fiendish Pugilist (X).

Use a power: None

Draw a card: Otherworldly Resilience

End of hero turn:

[hr]

HP: 13

Hand: Reclaim from the Deep, Aquatic Correspondence, Shielding Winds, Ball Lightning, Flash Flood, Electrical Storm, Otherworldy Resilience

In play:

Trash: Lightning Slash, Shielding Winds, Flash Flood, Reclaim from the Deep, Chain Lightning

Additional effects:

I'll Sacrifce Stun Bolt to the Pilferer

Wraith

HP: 12

Hand:  Suture Selfx2,  Razor Ordinance, Combat Stance, Grappling Hook, Mega Computer, Throat Jab

In play: ,Infared Eyepiece, Utility Belt, Throwing Knives, Micro Targeting Computer, Razor Ordinance

Trash: Grappling Hook, Trust Fund, Mega Computer, Inventory Barrage, Impromptu Invetionx2, Stun Bolt

Additional effects:

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Throat Jab Apostate for 2 (31)

Use a power: Razor Ordinance Condemnation (4).  Throwing Knives Condemnation (2), Apostate (28), and Gauntlet of Perdition #1 (2)

Draw a card: Inventory Barrage

End of hero turn:

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HP: 16

Hand:  Suture Selfx2,  Inventory Barrage, Combat Stance, Grappling Hook, Mega Computer, Throat Jab

In play: Infared Eyepiece, Utility Belt, Razor Ordinance, Throwing Knives, Micro Targeting Computer

Trash: Grappling Hook, Trust Fund, Mega Computer, Inventory Barrage, Impromptu Invetionx2, Stun Bolt

Additional effects: All Projectile Damage dealt by Wraith is +2.  Apostate cannot deal damage until the start of Wraith's next turn

"Ow.  Think I pulled somethin' there, doin' that double Monkey Style corkscrew-throwback.  What hit me?...Oh, wait, THERE's my wrench!"

Mister Fixer

HP: 9

Hand:   Salvage Yard, Riveting Crane; Riveting Crane

In play:  Dual Crowbars, Grease Monkey Fist; 

Trash:  Pipe Wrench; Bloody Knuckles; Overdrive

Additional effects:

Start of hero turn: 

Play a card:  Salvage Yard--each player may return any equipment cards in their trash to their hands (Pipe Wrench, for Fixer).  Fixer may immediately play the Overdrive in his trash.

Use a power: Strike #1--deals net 2 radiant damage to Condemnation [dead] and net 3 radiant damage to Apostate [25]

Strike #2--deals net 3 radiant damage to Gauntlet #1 [dead] and net 3 radiant damage to Apostate [22].

Draw a card: Harmony

End of hero turn:

HP: 9

Hand: Riveting Crane, Driving Mantis; Pipe Wrench; Harmony

In play: Grease Monkey Fist, Dual Crowbars, 

Trash: Bloody Knuckles; Overdrive; Salvage Yard

Additional effects:  All other players may return any Equipment cards from their trash to their hands.

Salvage Yard: No equipment.

"It would appear the Deceiver hasn't learned to avoid stepping directly upon the ley lines. He really ought to be more careful. "

HP: 15

Hand: Flesh to Iron, Solid to Liquid, Expect the Worst, Keep Moving, Transmutive Recovery

In play: Mortal Form to Energy

Trash: Grace Under Fire, Keep Moving, Flesh to Iron, Alchemical Redirection

Additional effects:  Whenever The Scholar regains HP, The Scholar also deals 1 target that much energy damage.

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Start of hero turn: Discard Expect the Worst to maintain Mortal Form to Energy

Play a card:

• Keep Moving - take Flesh to Iron from the deck and put it into play
• Play Transmutive Recovery - heal 2 HP [17]; deal 2 energy damage to Apostate [20]; draw Keep Moving and Know When to Turn Loose

Use a power: Better Living - heal 1 HP [18]; deal 1 energy damage to Apostate[19]

Draw a card: Don't Dismiss Anything

End of hero turn:

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HP: 18

Hand: Flesh to Iron, Solid to Liquid, Keep Moving, Know When to Turn Loose, Don't Dismiss Anything

In play: Mortal Form to Energy, Flesh to Iron

Trash: Grace Under Fire, Keep Moving (2), Flesh to Iron, Alchemical Redirection, Expect the Worst, Transmutive Recovery

Additional effects:  Whenever The Scholar regains HP, The Scholar also deals 1 target that much energy damage. Reduce damage dealt to the Scholar by 2.

Redeemer Fanatic

HP: 15

Hand: Absolution, End of Days x 2, Prayer of Desperation, Zealous Offense, Final Dive.

In play: Absolution, Aegis of Resurrection, Undaunted.

Trash: Smite the Transgressor.

Additional effects: Whenever Fanatic would be dealt 1 damage, prevent it. Whenever Fanatic would be dealth 5 or more damage, reduce that damage by 2.

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: None.

Use a power: Redeem, healing 1HP [16] and drawing Divine Sacrifice.

Draw a card: Holy Nova.

End of hero turn:

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HP: 16

Hand: Absolution, End of Days x 2, Prayer of Desperation, Zealous Offense, Final Dive, Divine Sacrifice, Holy Nova

In play: Absolution, Aegis of Resurrection, Undaunted.

Trash: Smite the Transgressor.

Additional effects: Whenever Fanatic would be dealt 1 damage, prevent it. Whenever Fanatic would be dealth 5 or more damage, reduce that damage by 2.

Realm of Discord

In Play: Imbued Vitality, Ethereal Bonds [9]

Trash: Time Crawls, Positive Energy Field, Portal Fiend

Effects: ET: Ethereal Bonds deals the hero target with the highest HP 2 energy damage. Targets dealt damage this way cannot deal damage until the start of the next environment turn.

Ongoing and Equipment cards are targets with 6HP.

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Start:

Play: Ghostly Images! Reveal the top card of your deck, put it into play if it's a One-Shot, take two psychic damage if not.

End: Ethereal Bonds deal The Scholar 2 energy damage [18].

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In Play: Imbued Vitality, Ethereal Bonds [9]

Trash: Time Crawls, Positive Energy Field, Portal Fiend, Ghostly Images

Effects: ET: Ethereal Bonds deals the hero target with the highest HP 2 energy damage. Targets dealt damage this way cannot deal damage until the start of the next environment turn.

Ongoing and Equipment cards are targets with 6HP.

Ghostly Images: Scholar's pull was Expect the Worst (ongoing). So that goes into the trash. Scholar takes 2-2=0 psychic damage.

Ghostly Images flips Undaunted for Fanatic, which apparently hurts her face for 2 damage [14].

Tempest reveals Into the Stratosphere. I twro the Periapt of Woe into Apostate's face. (Put the Periapt on top of the deck, 2 projectile damage to Apostate.)

(Unless someone else reveals a damage card, in which case we might try to take out the remaining Gauntlet of Perdition.)

Wraith reveals Trust Fund (because she needed more cards) Draws Smoke Bombs, Throat Jab, Microtargeting Computer, Infared Eyepiece, discards Microtargeting and Mega Computer

Fixer reveals Meditation (a One-Shot)--I pull Grease Monkey Fist from my deck and replace the GMFist in my play area with it.

Scholar has 2 DR - Ethereal Bonds' damage gets reduced to 0 and Scholar can still deal damage.

Edit: And I now realize that you took that into account in the environment turn, but the wording is a bit confusing.

Round Seven

Apostate - Infernal Emissary

Apostate - 17

In Play: Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Relic Spirit - 9

Trash: Profane Summons x2, Tome of the Unknowable, Orb of Delirium, Fallen Angel, Runes of Malediction, Corrupted Effigy, Condemnation, Gauntlet of Perdition, Imp Pilferer, Fiendish Pugilist

Effects: ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage and 3 infernal damage.

ET: Each Relic regains 1HP. [Spirit]

When Apostate would be reduced to 0HP and there's a relic in play, flip.

Whenever Apostate deals melee damage to a target, Gauntlet of Perdition deals that target 1 infernal damage.

When Relic Spirit is destroyed, move four Relics from the villain trash into play.

Apostate cannot deal damage.

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Start of Turn: 

Play a Card: Periapt of Woe returns.

End of Turn: Relic Spirit heals Relics, to no effect.

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Apostate - 17

In Play: Gauntlet of Perdition - 5

Relic Spirit - 9

Periapt of Woe - 4

Trash: Profane Summons x2, Tome of the Unknowable, Orb of Delirium, Fallen Angel, Runes of Malediction, Corrupted Effigy, Condemnation, Gauntlet of Perdition, Imp Pilferer, Fiendish Pugilist

Effects: ET: Apostate deals the hero target with the highest HP 3 melee damage and 3 infernal damage.

ET: Each Relic regains 1HP. [Spirit]

When Apostate would be reduced to 0HP and there's a relic in play, flip.

Whenever Apostate deals melee damage to a target, Gauntlet of Perdition deals that target 1 infernal damage. 

Damage dealt to Periapt of Woe is reduced by 2.

Damage dealt by Apostate increased by 1. [Periapt]

When Relic Spirit is destroyed, move four Relics from the villain trash into play.

Hero HP: Tempest - 13, Wraith - 12, Fixer - 9, The Scholar - 18, Fanatic - 14

What happened to Apostate's end of turn damage? He hits Scholar, right?

Freedom Tempest

HP: 13

Hand: Reclaim from the Deep, Aquatic Correspondence, Shielding Winds, Ball Lightning, Flash Flood, Electrical Storm, Otherworldy Resilience

In play:

Trash: Lightning Slash, Shielding Winds, Flash Flood, Reclaim from the Deep, Chain Lightning, Into the Stratosphere

Additional effects:

[hr]
Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Ball Lightning. Deal 4 lightning damage to Apostate (13).

Use a power: None

Draw a card: Reclaim from the Deep

End of hero turn:

[hr]

HP: 13

Hand: Reclaim from the Deep (x2), Aquatic Correspondence, Shielding Winds, Flash Flood, Electrical Storm, Otherworldy Resilience

In play:

Trash: Lightning Slash, Shielding Winds, Flash Flood, Reclaim from the Deep, Chain Lightning, Into the Stratosphere, Ball Lightning

Additional effects:

That periapt is mine. Just sayin'. ;)

Apostate was Throat Jabbed, which is why he didn't do damage

Wraith

HP: 12

Hand:  Suture Selfx2,  Inventory Barrage, Combat Stance, Grappling Hook, Infared Eyepiece, Throat Jab, Smoke Bombs

In play: Infared Eyepiece, Utility Belt, Razor Ordinance, Throwing Knives, Micro Targeting Computer

Trash: Grappling Hook, Trust Fund, Mega Computerx2, Inventory Barrage, Impromptu Invetionx2, Stun Bolt, Throat Jab, MicroTargeting Computer

Additional effects:

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Start of hero turn:

Play a card: Throat Jab Apostate for 2 (11)

Use a power: Razor Ordinance Gauntelet of Perdition (dead).  Throwing Knives Relic Spirit (6), Apostate (8), and Ethereal Bonds (6)

Draw a card: Stun Bolt

End of hero turn:

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HP: 12

Hand:  Suture Selfx2,  Inventory Barrage, Combat Stance, Grappling Hook, Infared Eyepiece, Throat Jab, Smoke Bombs, Stun Bolt

In play: Infared Eyepiece, Utility Belt, Razor Ordinance, Throwing Knives, Micro Targeting Computer

Trash: Grappling Hook, Trust Fund, Mega Computerx2, Inventory Barrage, Impromptu Invetionx2, Stun Bolt, Throat Jabx2, MicroTargeting Computer

Additional effects: All Projectile Damage dealt by Wraith is +2.  Apostate cannot deal damage until the start of Wraith's next turn

"No more toys.  No more sword.  Just you, me, and my crowbars."

Mister Fixer

HP: 9

Hand:   Riveting Crane; Riveting Crane; Pipe Wrench; Harmony

In play:  Dual Crowbars, Grease Monkey Fist; 

Trash:  Bloody Knuckles; Overdrive; Salvage Yard; Meditation; Grease Monkey Fist

Additional effects:

Start of hero turn: 

Play a card:  Harmony.

Use a power: Strike--deals net 4 radiant damage to Apostate [4] and net 4 radiant damage to Ethereal Bonds [2]

Draw a card: Overdrive

End of hero turn:

HP: 9

Hand: Riveting Crane, Driving Mantis; Pipe Wrench; Overdrive

In play: Grease Monkey Fist, Dual Crowbars, Harmony

Trash: Bloody Knuckles; Overdrive; Salvage Yard; Meditation; Grease Monkey Fist

Additional effects:  

At the risk of dictating final turns:  if Scholar double-draws and Fanatic plays Final Dive, we win.  Shall we call the game there?

Perhaps, but then Silverleaf was reeaally looking forward to that Final Dive :P

Carry on, then.  Final Dive away! ;)

"Hit him hard! I'll deal with this miscreant."

HP: 18

Hand: Flesh to Iron, Solid to Liquid, Keep Moving, Know When to Turn Loose, Don't Dismiss Anything

In play: Mortal Form to Energy, Flesh to Iron

Trash: Grace Under Fire, Keep Moving (2), Flesh to Iron, Alchemical Redirection, Expect the Worst, Transmutive Recovery

Additional effects:  Whenever The Scholar regains HP, The Scholar also deals 1 target that much energy damage. Reduce damage dealt to the Scholar by 2.

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Start of hero turn: Discard Know When to Turn Loose and Don't Dismiss Anything to maintain Mortal Form to Energy and Flesh to Iron

Play a card:

• Keep Moving - take Solid to Liquid from the deck and put it into play
• Play Solid to Liquid

Use a power: Better Living - heal 3 HP [21]; deal 3 energy damage to Ethereal Bonds[disintegrated]

Draw a card: Keep Moving

End of hero turn:

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HP: 21

Hand: Flesh to Iron, Keep Moving

In play: Mortal Form to Energy, Flesh to Iron, Solid to Liquid (2)

Trash: Grace Under Fire, Keep Moving (3), Flesh to Iron, Alchemical Redirection, Expect the Worst, Transmutive Recovery, Know When to Turn Loose, Don't Dismiss Anything

Additional effects:  Whenever The Scholar regains HP, increase the amount regained by 2 and also deal 1 target that much energy damage. Reduce damage dealt to the Scholar by 2.

Oh yes!

Excuse me from copy-pasting everything, but you know what's going to happen.

Final Dive + Periapt of Woe + Apostate = WIN!

Final Dive recieves:

10.10.10

VICTORY! :D

Huzzah! Nice game everyone. Thanks for running it BlueHairedMeerkat (I thought about acronymizing that BHM, but am avoiding unnecessary abbreviations).

Wow, that dive even got a ten from the German judge.

I love reading these things.  Thank you all for playing, and allowing us to share.

Sure thing, Grey Squirrel.

Completely irrelevant, but I once mispronounced "squirrel" as "squiggle" and have been calling them squiggles ever since. To the point where when I saw your name I was trying to work out why you'd put an R in squiggle and leave out the G.

Thanks for the game, everone! It was fun. And thanks for putting up with my idiocy.

You are assuming, of course, that it isn't Gary the Squirrel (it isn't).

I honestly have made a great effort to be nice inspite of the whole squirrel thing.  I have no problem with other squirrels, but a grey squirrel once chewed a hole through our apartment screen and ate my entire plate of peanut butter cookies that my wife made me for my birthday.

Broke them all to pieces and was dragging the pieces out through the screen when we got home.  Our landlord didn't believe the story and we had to pay for the screen.

One day I'll find that squirrel, and this time I won't just freak out and scream a lot.  Next time I'll call it names.

Call it Gary. They hate that!

I like squirrels.  That is all.

I originally thought this poster was "Grisqyrle" or some such, and that the last part at least was a compressed and metamorphized variant of "{something}'s Girl" (there being generally no way to know a poster's gender unless they self-identify).  I can no longer fully reconstruct my first impressions of the name, but I assure you they were hilarious.  (The lazy comic's ideal strategy: assure everyone that you're usually much funnier than this and hope they buy it.  I can only presume Dane Cook and Daniel tosh employ this method routinely.)

Is it bad that I hadn't made the connection between the name grysqrl and the picture of a grey squirrel?

(Also, I do that too. Squiggle is a much cooler word than squirrel :D)

I've got to say:  this specific game was a lot of fun for me. 

Back at the beginning, I was utterly astounded at Apostate's first turn and I was ready to write off our chances very quickly.  But, great play is great play--it makes a hard-fought victory all the more awesome!