ThePokePlayer
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Anybody play it? I saw it at my local game store and was wondering if anybody knew how to play it. Looks cool. Thanks!
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Heroclix
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I play the game. It's one of the few games that aren't so focused on modified-only competition. Because there have been very few official events, the fans run the events and it is more open to cool themes (play only these type of figures) and more acceptance for older figures. It's the main reason why I can afford to continue to play the game and not really afford to play Pokemon. Because of this hard casual side to the game, it doesn't matter much if a figure is overpowered. Wizkids, the company that produces the game, doesn't have to be on their toes to create hard counters in most cases. If it becomes too much of a problem, venues just house-rule it banned.
If you love comic books, Heroclix is the best game out there for you. They follow comic storylines, produce the fan-favorites, and are always coming up with new ideas to make the game more fun.
It's really easy to get into because the game revolves from individual figures, not specific combos. So, a new player could eBay a few single figures and start out great. When a new set comes out, buy a few more singles, and keep adding.
You rarely see BDIFs, or best figures in formats, the metagame almost never gets stagnant or reduced down to a few figures that either you play or you lose.
If you love comic books, Heroclix is the best game out there for you. They follow comic storylines, produce the fan-favorites, and are always coming up with new ideas to make the game more fun.
It's really easy to get into because the game revolves from individual figures, not specific combos. So, a new player could eBay a few single figures and start out great. When a new set comes out, buy a few more singles, and keep adding.
You rarely see BDIFs, or best figures in formats, the metagame almost never gets stagnant or reduced down to a few figures that either you play or you lose.
Hammertime
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The rules change a lot and there is a lot to remember with special powers and such. They do look cool and the format changes on a weekly basis, though there are some pieces that are much better then others.
Here is a link to the Heroclix version of Pokegym. http://www.hcrealms.com/
Here is a link to the Heroclix version of Pokegym. http://www.hcrealms.com/
From my experience, there literally is no "format". People just show up with what they want to try out that week. What you see more often is a checklist of what good teams are made up of.
You want this, that, that, and that or that. Without those powers on your figures, you are at a disadvantage. What pieces you use to get those powers doesn't matter for the most part.
There are often powerhouse figures that are just insane, but there is a strong SOTG in this game and players, in my experiences, won't bring those same powerhouse pieces to every battle. Like I said before, the game is very casual friendly.
My only complaint is that every few sets you see a gradual power creep that makes the old, old, old figures almost unplayable. You could say the same for Pokemon TCG.
You want this, that, that, and that or that. Without those powers on your figures, you are at a disadvantage. What pieces you use to get those powers doesn't matter for the most part.
There are often powerhouse figures that are just insane, but there is a strong SOTG in this game and players, in my experiences, won't bring those same powerhouse pieces to every battle. Like I said before, the game is very casual friendly.
My only complaint is that every few sets you see a gradual power creep that makes the old, old, old figures almost unplayable. You could say the same for Pokemon TCG.