[M&M] The Unofficial Marvel Character Stats Thread

[DarkCrisis]

Gambit would probably require some sort of new Superpower (Charging items with explosive kinetic energy or pick an energy type) or sometype of special extra or stunt for energy blast maybe with a special flaw.

As for non X-Men I'd like to see a good Elektra yea basic Ninja I know but Elektra has never been very basic. Heck in Mutant X she was Havok's child's nanny. For a bunch of mutants to choose a non mutant for a nanny must mean she is pretty bad ass

 

[DarkSoldier]

I don't have M&M, but Gambit could use a standard Energy Blast with a limitation that he needs an expendable focus to use it (commonly playing cards).

 

[Voneth]

Energy Blast is only 2 PP/level and you can't reduce the cost of a power below 1 PP.

So name the flaw of your choice and have fun!

If Gambit can't fire without his cards - even if it is just a psychological/prop thing - then the question I would ask is "Can you steal away his deck?"

"Yes," would be the logical answer, but not neccessary comic book logic. If Gambit has never lost his cards and always seems to have them handy, then I'd rule that his Las Vegas flavored ammuniton is just a special effect, pay the full cost.

If he can only use a playing deck to fire off the EB, no matter the real reason, then I would suggest the Device flaw. While it is true the cards only a mental prop for Gambit, he still is weaponless if he loses them.

Now if he can charge up any old piece of junk or papter to throw at an enemy, then I would just assign the Limited Flaw.

 

[DarkCrisis]

Gambit doesn't have to use cards he just prefers to. He is often seen charging many things. Once he even did it to a guys head.... it got messy after that

 

[AereonBlaze]

I'm leaning more towards a new power rather than an extra/flaw of Energy Blast.

I'm trying to recount different uses of his power and have thought of at least one thing which might work as a power stunt for it (perhaps an extra): in the past Gambits demonstrated the ability to time his kinetic charges so they'll go off a bit later than usual (one instance comes to mind of a timed charged cigar he gave Wolverine...which went off shortly after Gambit left )

He's also able to use charge any inanimate object up to a certain size, ranging from dirt on the ground, to gum to floorboards IIRC. Didnt realize he could charge up some guys head (ow!)...I'll try to research his powers a bit more soon. Will try to work out some kind of power here later, and post for some feedback.

 

[DarkCrisis]

It was an Ultimate X-Men tale. A guy kidnapped a little girl he was caring for. And when Gambit trakced him down he said he was kill Gambit and then slit the little girls throat. Gambit stuck his fingers in the guys mouth and charged him Omaybe just his tongue *shrugs* Anyways the guys head started to come apart heh.

 

[AereonBlaze]

Maybe he charged the guys fillings?

Kidding aside...that was an Ultimate X-Men thing though, and their powers might differ slightly. I'll try to do the normal Marvel U Gambit first, who I think can only charge inanimate things.

 

[Valdier]

Known Powers:
# Energy Charge: Gambit can charge a non-living object to explode on impact. Size of object determines the maximum charge. Knife-sized objects do up to Incredible damage.
# Anchor-sized objects cause Shift-X damage, but need 2-20 rounds to charge.
Psi-Screen: Amazing
Equipment:
Collapsible Staff: Incredible material, Remarkable blunt damage

Sounds like a flawed energy blast with an area extra added.

 

[Neowolf]

I'm leaning more towards a new power rather than an extra/flaw of Energy Blast.

I'm trying to recount different uses of his power and have thought of at least one thing which might work as a power stunt for it (perhaps an extra): in the past Gambits demonstrated the ability to time his kinetic charges so they'll go off a bit later than usual (one instance comes to mind of a timed charged cigar he gave Wolverine...which went off shortly after Gambit left )

He's also able to use charge any inanimate object up to a certain size, ranging from dirt on the ground, to gum to floorboards IIRC. Didnt realize he could charge up some guys head (ow!)...I'll try to research his powers a bit more soon. Will try to work out some kind of power here later, and post for some feedback.

Dunno if this helps, but I can remember an instance when he charged up an entire life-sized statue. I want to say it was in the Gambit miniseries a few years ago, but I'm not certain.

 

[Kail]

Gambit can charge any inaminate object, the length of time it takes to charge the items depends on the size of the objects. Cards are small, handy and quick to charge. He's charged a statue once for a massive explosion. He can delay the explosion too, something he hasn't done often, but can if he wants.
I know it really doesn't, as I remember, show it as a power in the comics, but the Marvel write ups have always given him a charisma type power. Its not quite the pheromones power from MSH, but its close. Basically he can sway females to his side as long as they are not aware that his charm is part of his powers, or at least that is the last write up I remember mentioning it. Anyway, just something to keep in mind.

Kail