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It's LIke XCOM, But With More Sparkles -- Henshin Heroes & Heroines HQ Quest!

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LOCATION 1 (First Floor)

SHINEON
[X] ATTACK (Strategically: Give +1 Bonus to next or other's current roll)
-[X] Minions (Crystal)

FENRIR (1 Turn of Savage Wolf Fury remains. Cannot Vote)
[X] KEEP BEING BEST WOLF

KEKKAI-CHAN
[X] MOVE

STRIKE TEAM
[X] ENGAGE
-[X] Aggressively (+1 Damage to target)
-[X] Target Minions (Shadow Crystals)

LOCATION 2 (Third Floor)

PLEIADES
[X] HELP
-[X] CIVILIAN


GUNLEON (Status: Mounted - -1 Damage from attacks, increased movement speed.)
[X] GUARD
-[X] PLEIADES
 
Changing my vote again then.

If taking out the Shadow Crystals will lengthen the time limit, then taking them out should be a priority.
And upon reading a previous tutorial that Strike Teams cannot do much against heroes, only having them with Fenrir downstairs would be a terrible idea if Moroi decides to jump back down there to deal with a wounded wolf. Best to keep Shineon with him just in case.
 
Changing mine slightly as well to keep the strike team fighting downstairs; if shadow crystals on both floors are linked somehow, destroying the ones downstairs has merit, and then the strike team can escort Fenrir upstairs when he stops raging, or Rescue him if Moroi decides (and succeeds) on a gank.
 
LOCATION 1 (First Floor)

SHINEON
[X] ATTACK (Strategically: Give +1 Bonus to next or other's current roll)
-[X] Minions (Crystal)

FENRIR (1 Turn of Savage Wolf Fury remains. Cannot Vote)
[X] KEEP BEING BEST WOLF

KEKKAI-CHAN
[X] MOVE

STRIKE TEAM
[X] ENGAGE
-[X] Aggressively (+1 Damage to target)
-[X] Target Minions (Shadow Crystals)

LOCATION 2 (Third Floor)

PLEIADES
[X] ATTACK (Defensively: -1 Damage from retaliation)
-[X] Minions (Crystal)


GUNLEON (Status: Mounted - -1 Damage from attacks, increased movement speed.)
[X] GUARD
-[X] PLEIADES
 
SHINEON

[X] ATTACK (Strategically: Give +1 Bonus to next or other's current roll)
-[X] Minions (Shadow Crystals)

FENRIR
[W] RIP AND TEAR

KEKKAI-CHAN

[X] MOVE

STRIKE TEAM

[X] MOVE

PLEIADES

[X] ATTACK (Defensively: -1 Damage from retaliation)
-[X] Minions (Crystal)

GUNLEON (Status: Mounted - -1 Damage from attacks, increased movement speed.)

[X] GUARD
-[X] PLEIADES
 
LOCATION 1 (First Floor)

SHINEON
[X] ATTACK (Strategically: Give +1 Bonus to next or other's current roll)
-[X] Minions (Crystal)

FENRIR (1 Turn of Savage Wolf Fury remains. Cannot Vote)
[X] KEEP BEING BEST WOLF

KEKKAI-CHAN
[X] MOVE

STRIKE TEAM
[X] ENGAGE
-[X] Aggressively (+1 Damage to target)
-[X] Target Minions (Shadow Crystals)

LOCATION 2 (Third Floor)

PLEIADES
[X] HELP
-[X] CIVILIAN


GUNLEON (Status: Mounted - -1 Damage from attacks, increased movement speed.)
[X] GUARD
-[X] PLEIADES

There's just 2 Civilians left to rescue, so the only other objective is successfully capturing Moroi.
 
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED!

Final Tallies:

Shineon
Attack Crystals 7
Move 1

Kekkai-Chan
Move 8

Strike Team
Engage Crystals 6
Move 2

Pleiades
Attack Crystals 6
Help Civilians 2

Gunleon
Attack Villain 4
Guard Pleiades 4
TIEBREAKER: Roll 4 - Guard Pleiades Wins

Post will be made tomorrow.
 
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Chapter 1: Turn 7 - Combat 2 (Turn 4)
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    • TURN 4 – HEROES

    LOCATION 1    ​


    Fenrir – Keep Being Best Wolf – 3, 5, 4, +1 = 10 (PURE SUCCESS)

    Yes, the Silhouettes regenerated. That just means more things for Fenrir to chew on. It's actually really disconcerting to watch Fenrir rip and tear the Silhouettes to shreds. You're not exactly sure you'd feel comfortable if the targets were, say, human beings.

    As the last Silhouette falls, Fenrir visibly slumps and pants, the glowing light leaving his body as his fangs and claws retract.

    (4 Damage to Silhouettes. Silhouettes Defeated... Again)
    (1 Damage to Fenrir)
    (Savage Wolf Fury ended)


    Kekkai-Chan – Move

    "Kekkai-Chan, I need you to head upstairs and support the other team."

    "R-right, ma'am," Kekkai-chan stammers, quickly running up the stairs to join Pleiades and Gunleon.

    (Kekkai-Chan has moved to Location 2)


    Shineon – Attack Crystals – 4, 6 = 10 (PURE SUCCESS)

    Shineon, meanwhile, moves to bust some magic rocks. Admittedly, these targets are a bit easier to hit than Moroi was, so it's really not a contest. Shineon grabs one of the crystals and, with a grunt of effort, crushes it between her palms. It makes a satisfying crunching noise.

    (1 Damage to Shadow Crystals)


    Strike Team – Attack Crystals – 1, 6 = 7 (FLAWED SUCCESS)

    As the Strike Team get in position to take down the Silhouettes should they show up, one of the Strike Team members takes a baton to one of the remaining Shadow Crystals and smashes it to bits.

    (1 Damage to Shadow Crystals)



    LOCATION 2



    Gunleon – Guard Pleiades – 5, 3 = 8 (FLAWED SUCCESS)

    Gunleon revs his motorcycle and prepares to intercept any attacks coming towards Pleiades.

    (Gunleon will take damage this turn from attacks aimed at Pleiades.)



    Pleiades – Attack Crystals – 2, 2, +1 = 5 (FAIL)

    Pleiades finds herself struggling to stay upright after Moroi's most recent attack. She struggles to break away and attack the last crystal, since she's engaged in a knife fight with an evil magic rogue. She spots a brief break in the attack and pulls out one of her batons, launching it like a javelin at the last crystal… only for the shot to miss by at least a foot.

    (Miss)
    (+1 EXP to Pleiades)


    ENEMY ACTION!​

    VILLAIN

    Moroi, sensing a moment of weakness after pushing Pleiades back, stabs towards Pleiades with his black crystalline dagger… only to be interrupted as Gunleon barrels through and blocks the incoming strike with his body. The dagger clinks off of Gunleon's armor, causing Moroi to let out an irritated hiss.

    "Fine," the rogue snaps as they dance backwards. "I can see this is a waste of time…" He falls backwards into his own shadow and vanishes…

    …and reappears downstairs, hopping out of a nearby patch of darkness and looking very put out.

    (0 Damage to Gunleon (Reduced from 2 by TOUGH and MOUNTED)
    (Moroi has moved to Location 1)


    MINIONS – SILHOUETTES (LOCATION 1)

    Same as what happened last turn.

    (Silhouettes at this location are revived and regain 3 Health)



    MINIONS – SILHOUETTES (LOCATION 2)

    The Silhouettes charge, doing their best to get at Pleiades to stab her with their steely knives. However, they just can't kill the beast that is Gunleon.

    (0 Damage to Gunleon (Reduced from 1 by TOUGH))



    MINIONS – SHADOW CRYSTALS (BOTH LOCATION)

    As above, so below.



    * * *

    TURN 4 COMPLETE
    STATUS    ​

    Shineon: ( )( )( )|( )( )( )|[ ][ ][ ]
    Fenrir: (X)(X)(X)|(X)(X)( )|[ ][ ][ ]
    Gunleon: ( )( )( )|( )( )( )|[ ][ ][ ]
    Kekkai-Chan: ( )( )( )|( )( )( )|[ ][ ][ ]
    Kekkai-Chan Stress: [X][ ][ ]|[ ][ ][ ]
    Pleiades: (X)(X)(X)|(X)(X)( )|[ ][ ][ ]
    Pleiades Stress: [X][X][ ]|[ ][ ][ ]
    Strike Team: [X][X][ ]|[ ][ ][ ]|[ ][ ][ ]

    * * *

    TURN 5
    SELECT YOUR ACTIONS    ​



    LOCATION 1 (First Floor)


    SHINEON

    [ ] ATTACK (Strategically: Give +1 Bonus to next or other's current roll)
    -[ ] Villain
    -[ ] Minions
    [ ] GUARD
    [ ] HELP
    -[ ] Ally
    [ ] MOVE
    [ ] SUGGESTION


    FENRIR

    [ ] ATTACK (Aggressively: +1 Damage to target)
    -[ ] Villain
    -[ ] Minions
    [ ] GUARD
    [ ] HELP
    -[ ] Ally
    [ ] MOVE
    [ ] SUGGESTION


    STRIKE TEAM

    [ ] ENGAGE
    -[ ] Aggressively (+1 Damage to target)
    -[ ] Defensively (-1 Damage from retaliation)
    -[ ] Strategically (+1 Bonus to next roll)
    [ ] DISRUPT
    [ ] MOVE
    [ ] RESCUE
    [ ] SUPPORT
    [ ] SUGGESTION


    LOCATION 2 (Third Floor)


    PLEIADES

    [ ] ATTACK (Defensively: -1 Damage from retaliation)
    -[ ] Minions
    [ ] GUARD
    [ ] HELP
    -[ ] Civilians
    -[ ] Ally
    [ ] MOVE
    [ ] SUGGESTION


    GUNLEON (Status: Mounted - -1 Damage from attacks, increased movement speed.)

    [ ] ATTACK (Aggressively: +1 Damage to target OR Strategically: +1 Bonus to own next or other's current roll. Please Select With Vote.)
    -[ ] Minions
    [ ] GUARD
    [ ] HELP
    -[ ] Civilians
    -[ ] Ally
    [ ] MOVE
    [ ] SPECIAL
    -[ ] Dismount
    [ ] SUGGESTION


    KEKKAI-CHAN

    [ ] ATTACK (Defensively: -1 Damage from retaliation)
    -[ ] Minions
    [ ] GUARD
    [ ] HELP
    -[ ] Ally
    [ ] MOVE
    [ ] SPECIAL
    -[ ] Defensive Barrier on (Target)
    [ ] SUGGESTION



    VOTING ENDS IN 24 HOURS.
     
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    • Now, the interesting question is:
    If the crystal use their energy to revive the Silhoutte, I assume they need to gather more.
    Maybe this is giving us more time?
    (I'll still use Fenrir on the Crystal, honestly).
    When I get home, I'll put on a plan.
     
    So, Fenrir e Pleiades are on their last leg.
    We have to finish this ASAP and shield this two.
    LOCATION 1 (First Floor)

    SHINEON
    [X] GUARD
    -FENRIR

    FENRIR
    [X] ATTACK (Aggressively: +1 Damage to target)
    -[ ] Minions (SHADOW CRYSTALS )

    STRIKE TEAM
    [X] ENGAGE
    -[X] Aggressively (+1 Damage to target)
    --[X] SHADOW CRYSTALS

    LOCATION 2 (Third Floor)

    PLEIADES
    [X] HELP
    -[X] Civilians

    GUNLEON (Status: Mounted - -1 Damage from attacks, increased movement speed.)
    [X] GUARD
    -[X] PLEIADES

    KEKKAI-CHAN
    [X] HELP
    -[X] Civilians
    If Pleiades and Kekkai rescue their civilian successfully, we will at least complete our main objective.
    Shineon has TOUGH, so she reduces all damage by one, a thing that I thought also Fenrir did (but it's more like a Glass Cannon), so we should have the chance to keep FENRIR in wolf form a bit longer.
    And since I suspect some interesting interaction between the Crystals and Moroi, destroy all the Crystal is my priority. At least to kill definetely the Minions.
     
    As before, Moroi quitting the field allows us the opportunity to clean up the civilians. I'd rather risk a bit more damage to Pleiades and get a better chance of fulfilling our objective. Remember that Pleiades, as a TRAINING hero, is unique among our heroes for still being able to target the villain even when on her last health band.

    That said, using tanks seems to be working out really well against the villain, so let's keep Fenrir from getting de-Henshin'd.

    SHINEON
    [X] GUARD
    -FENRIR

    FENRIR
    [X] ATTACK (Aggressively: +1 Damage to target)
    -[ ] Minions (SHADOW CRYSTALS )

    STRIKE TEAM
    [X] ENGAGE
    -[X] Aggressively (+1 Damage to target)
    --[X] SHADOW CRYSTALS

    PLEIADES
    [X] HELP
    -[X] Civilians

    GUNLEON (Status: Mounted - -1 Damage from attacks, increased movement speed.)
    [X] HELP
    -[X] Civilians

    KEKKAI-CHAN
    [X] HELP
    -[X] Civilians
     
    SHINEON

    [X] ATTACK (Strategically: Give +1 Bonus to next or other's current roll)
    -[X] Villain

    FENRIR

    [X] ATTACK (Aggressively: +1 Damage to target)
    -[X] Minions (Shadow Crystals)

    STRIKE TEAM

    [X] ENGAGE
    -[X] Defensively (-1 Damage from retaliation)
    --[X] Silhouettes

    PLEIADES

    [X] HELP
    -[X] Civilians

    GUNLEON (Status: Mounted - -1 Damage from attacks, increased movement speed.)

    [X] ATTACK (Aggressively: +1 Damage to target)
    -[X] Minions (Shadow Crystals)

    KEKKAI-CHAN

    [X] SPECIAL
    -[X] Defensive Barrier on Pleiades

    How many Civilians are left in each Location again?
     
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    Dark Lord Potato said:
    Jog my memory for a second, how many Civilians are left in each Location?
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    None on the first floor, two on the third.

    One thing's for sure, we need to be careful on how we approach things. One more hit for Fenrir or Subaru and they're de-transforming, but one more hit for the Strike Team and they're losing Personnel.

    Let's not forget that there's still active Silhouettes above and below that are regenerating thanks to their stupid ability. (If the villains can get narrative armor from not being mobbed by our mooks, why can't our heroes have the same benefit?)

    And I don't like what Moroi is up to.

    Still, rescuing the civilians is our main priority, and the more disruption to the Shadow Crystals, the better.
    One thing's for sure, we need to find a way to get an enemy analyzer soon; doing all this damage blindly is incredibly frustrating. Wouldn't we at least know how many shadow crystals there are in an area?


    LOCATION 1 (First Floor)

    SHINEON
    [X] GUARD
    -[X] FENRIR

    FENRIR
    [X] ATTACK (Aggressively: +1 Damage to target)
    -[X] Minions (Shadow Crystals)

    STRIKE TEAM
    [X] ENGAGE
    -[X] Aggressively (+1 Damage to target)
    --[X] Target Minions (Shadow Crystals)
    BTW, @PurpleProse, does losing Personnel for Strike Teams always mean troops KIA or just incapacitated?


    LOCATION 2 (Third Floor)

    PLEIADES
    [X] HELP
    -[X] Civilians

    GUNLEON (Status: Mounted - -1 Damage from attacks, increased movement speed.)
    [X] ATTACK (Strategically: +1 Bonus to own next or other's current roll. )
    -[X] Minions (Shadow Crystals)

    KEKKAI-CHAN
    [X] HELP
    -[X] Civilians
     
    SHINEON
    [X] GUARD
    -FENRIR

    FENRIR
    [X] ATTACK (Aggressively: +1 Damage to target)
    -[ ] Minions (SHADOW CRYSTALS )

    STRIKE TEAM
    [X] ENGAGE
    -[X] Aggressively (+1 Damage to target)
    --[X] SHADOW CRYSTALS

    PLEIADES
    [X] HELP
    -[X] Civilians

    GUNLEON (Status: Mounted - -1 Damage from attacks, increased movement speed.)
    [X] HELP
    -[X] Civilians

    KEKKAI-CHAN
    [X] HELP
    -[X] Civilians
     
    VOTING IS NOW CLOSED.

    Final Tallies:

    Shineon
    Attack Villain 1
    Guard Fenrir 4

    Fenrir
    Attack Crystals 5

    Strike Team
    Engage Crystals 4
    Engage Silhouettes 1

    Pleiades
    Help Civilians 5

    Gunleon
    Attack Crystals 2
    Guard Pleiades 1
    Help Civilians 2
    TIEBREAKER: Roll 1 - Attack Crystals Wins

    Kekkai-Chan
    Help Civilians 4
    Special on Pleiades 1

    @storysmith112358 Breaking a Health band on the Strike Team means you lose 1 Combat Personnel, whether it's due to injuries, burn out or death.
     
    storysmith112358 said:
    Let's not forget that there's still active Silhouettes above and below that are regenerating thanks to their stupid ability. (If the villains can get narrative armor from not being mobbed by our mooks, why can't our heroes have the same benefit?)
    ...
    One thing's for sure, we need to find a way to get an enemy analyzer soon; doing all this damage blindly is incredibly frustrating. Wouldn't we at least know how many shadow crystals there are in an area?
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    Your Strike Teams have the DISRUPT and SUPPORT Actions, which essentially do that. You guys just haven't used them. It also makes narrative sense: the bad guy can always tear through heroic red shirts, while the heroes can get bogged down fighting the henchmen and mooks.
    Also, this is the first time you guys have encountered this FoE. It's natural for you to not know how much damage they can take.
     
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