Atomo, the Atomic Monster from Beneath the Earth!
For Monstrous Monday, an homage to a comic book staple using the Marvel Heroic Roleplaying rules
Original Art by Rob Baldwin (that's me!), copyright 2012 |
Atomo, the Atomic Monster from Beneath the Earth!
Affiliations Solo d10, Buddy d8, Team d6Distinctions
Colossal Terror
Nom Nom Nom
Somebody's Tool
Power Sets
MONSTROUS FORM
Godlike Strength d12
Godlike Durability d12
Gigantic Size d12
Tunneling d8
Mental Defense d8
SFX: Invulnerability, as MHR
SFX: Multiattack (powerful slam)
SFX: Engulf. Take a dice from the doom pool to create a "swallowed" complication for any opponent. Opponent may still attack, but only Atomo. Have the hero overcome the Doom Pool to recover.
Limit: primitive mind. Step up damage die for all emotional attacks
Specialties
Menace d10
Background
While Atomo's origins remain a mystery, he (or it) has appeared as a frequent tool of various supervillains intent on large-scale destruction. Almost mindless, Atomo is usually unleashed upon an unsuspecting city until beaten or at least driven off by a team of superheroes. Atomo is virtually indestructible, but can be easily frustrated to the point of retreat.
I like it!
ReplyDeleteAnd for Marvel too. I like it!
I like the definition of - Somebody's tool! Funny!
ReplyDeleteI remember this guy. Yucky.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of him...but I'm not much of a comic book fan. Of course, if I could tag along with Sheldon, Leonard, Raj, and Howard to the comic book store, I might be...
ReplyDeleteTina @ Life is Good
http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/
He's not an existing character, but the whole "giant subterranean monster" bit (especially from the Fantastic Four) is a iconic concept.
DeleteMakes me think of some Greek mythological monsters. Very creepy.
ReplyDeleteI'm always a fan of all things atomic. That's why I was inspired by Godzilla or more probably Godzilla began my fascination with atomic mutants.
ReplyDeleteLee
Tossing It Out
Great monster pick!
ReplyDeleteGreat drawing. I like the atomic twist on it. Nice.
ReplyDeleteI like the pic too and the distinctions are well-named. Great ruleset.
ReplyDeleteI've never played Marvel Heroic Roleplaying (though I bought the pdf), but I'm digging this monster. Perhaps he'll burrow his way into NYC if I ever run a Marvel game.
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