In the past, Gargantua and I have committed to some big single elimination tournaments to see who was best team in Clix. We determined the best team at 300 points (Defenders), 500 points (Avengers) and 800 points (JSA). Well we're at it again, but this time to make things interesting we're randomizing the point values to see which team is best - at any point value.

Teams must still be able to field 800 points in named figures, no dupes to qualify. Only those figures with the TA on their base may be used, so Hypertime U Flash can't be on the JSA team, but the AA version of him can.

After an initial battle of 32 teams we've widdled it down to 16 contenders:


Gargantua will be playing: Avengers, Legion, SHIELD, Hypertime, 2000AD, GLC, Defenders, Mystics

Flyingicarus will be playing: JLA, Brotherhood, X-Men, Titans, Sinister Syndicate, FF, Skrulls, Batman Enemies

Point value of each game will be determined by random die roll, 1d6 +2, x100 for a range of 300-800. No feats will be used

Only one character per team, the one with the highest point value, will be able to use the TA (to keep teams like Mystics and Bat Allies from being too annoying). If he's KOd, then the highest point figure remaining picks up the TA. For teams that require two members to work (like Sinister Syndicate) any piece may be used to trigger the ability, but only the highest point figure may actually use it.

Onto round 2

Game 1: The Skrulls just edged out the Green Lantern Corps.
Game 2: The Mystics lost their magic and lost to the Titans.
Game 3: Sinister Syndicate vs AD2000 in a thread near you.
Game 4: The Avengers overwhelmed the Fantastic Four.
Game 5: The Batman Enemies just beat Hypertime.
Game 6: The JLA came out ahead of the agents of SHIELD.
Game 7: The Defenders vs. the Brotherhood take in another thread.
Game 8: Right here and now, the Legion of Superheroes vs. the X-Men!

Here we have the final game of round 2.

We're rolled a 400 point game. Our map is IAP1. Gargantua gets choice of sides and I get initiative.


My X-Men roster is as follows:

Cyclops (1st class) 50
Jean Grey R 31
Storm DR 40
Psylocke V (XP) 45
Havok V 44
Domino V 52
Karma V 59
Iceman R 26 (XP)
Polaris R 50

"This is something I've rarely done," Charles Xavier telepathically informs the nine heroes in front of him. "These 'Legion of Superheroes' have beaten Lilandra's imperial guard. They must be stopped."

"Fair enough, Professor, and of course I'm happy to lead this team," says Cyclops, "Even if it's an odd mix."

"Not so odd," Jean says putting her hand on his shoulder, "To start, what are the X-Men without a few telepaths."

Psylocke chimes in, "To be without would be sacrilege."

"Sarcasm notwithstanding," Professor Xavier says, "You are correct. The natural force of a Havok or Storm are also part and parcel of this team I've built."

"Not to mention Polaris," Lorna Dane chimes in.

"Indeed not," Xavier continues, "And we've the good fortune of having Domino on hand for fighting skill and plain old' 'good luck'".

"Charmed," she says.

"Any questions?" the Professor asks.

"No question," Iceman says, 'But a statement...".

"What's that, Bobby?".

"Only that Wolverine's gonna be irked to miss out on this."

"You're probably right," he says, "Maybe it's best we not tell him."

You know it's almost unfair the number of good cheap figures the X-Men have.

Karate Kid W14
Cosmic Boy W15
Lightning Lad W16
Young Superman X14
R Wildfire X16

392

HO U16
LO P13, P14

"Phew, that Imperial Guard was quite a workout," Karate Kid said, wiping his brow.

"That's true. Did anyone else sense something eerily familiar about them? Cosmic Boy asked.

"I don't know what you mean," Wildfire said.

Cosmic Boy just shrugged. "I don't know. I just almost felt like I was fighting some weird mirror version of ourselves."

"They certainly did a job on us," Lightning Lad said. "Imra's taken the rest of the wounded back to the 30th century. That just leaves the five of us left to help you, Kal."

"I appreciate your willingness to help," Superboy said. "I hope it'll be enough."

Oh I agree. I think the X-Men are probably the best made team out there. Their only problem is no Superman/Thor types. Of course who needs a Thor when you can field four durable figures in this place?

Storm flies Psylocke to I12, she's I11.

Domino to H17.




Cyclops (1st class) B12
Jean Grey R B11
Storm DR @ I11 (Stealth)
Psylocke V (XP) I12 (stealth)
Havok V B14
Domino V @ H17 (stealthed)
Karma V B10
Iceman R B16 (XP)
Polaris R B15

HO G14, G15 LO C14

'I'm getting slight reading on the Legion, Scott," Jean Grey says, "They seem to be decent. I wonder why they'd attack the Imperial Guard."

"See if you can glean anything from them, sweetheart, but he subtle," he replies. "As for you X-Men, fan out!".

"Come with me, Elisabeth, I have just the spot," Storm says.

"Whee!" she reels holding onto Storm hand by two fingers and enjoying the sensation.

"You could fall easily from here, Psylocke, best to hold tightly."

"And where's the fun in that?" she replies.

"Where indeed," Storm replies, knowing Psylocke well.

Cosmic Boy tries to lead this bunch. Gets 5.

Lightning Lad to S13

Superboy to S12

Cosmic Boy to T13

Karate Kid to T12

Wildfire to T14

Darn Legion Flight Rings. Can't carry anyone.

Karate Kid @ T12
Cosmic Boy @ T13
Lightning Lad @ S13
Young Superman @ S12
R Wildfire @ T14

HO U16, G14, G15
LO P13, P14, C14

"Now what?" Wildfire asked.

"A group called the X-Men," Superboy said, looking through the walls wit his X-ray vision. "They're supposed to be heroes, I think, but if that's the case, why are they trying to stop us?"

"Does it matter?" Karate Kid asked. "If we have to fight them, then we'll fight them."

"Val's right," Lightning Lad said. "The mission's too important. We beat this Imperial Guard. Surely we can beat these guys."

"Don't get overconfident," Cosmic Boy warned him. "We'll fight them, and we'll do our best. But just assuming we'll win is the best way to lose."

"Yes, mother," Lightning Lad laughed, and the Legion moved out.

Yeah, what a buren to have a team of fliers, huh?

So Jean tks Karma to I13.

Karma tries to mc Lightning Lad. Needs 7, rolls 4. Domino rerolls 8. Lightning Lad on Cos. Needs 7, gets 3.

Lorna tks Iceman to G17.

Bobby barriers M11-14.

Cyclops (1st class) B12
Jean Grey R @ B11
Storm DR I11 (Stealth)
Psylocke V (XP) I12 (stealth)
Havok V B14
Domino V H17 (stealthed)
Karma V @ I13
Iceman R @ G17 (XP)
Polaris R @ B15

HO G14, G15 LO C14

"You're mine, Lightning Lad, body and soul," Karma says as she tries to possess him. "Ugh...how is it that you resist me?".

"I've been involved with a telepath for a loooong time, Karma. You learn things," he replies.

Already looking bad for me.

Not sure what's worse, pushing or not. I guess I should push at least a little. Lightning Lad RS to P10 to takes out the Barrier in M12

Cosmic Boy TKs Superboy to O12

Superboy grabs an LO from p12 Charges to J10 atnd attacks Storm. AV10 on DV16. Gets a 2. Oh no! I'm seeing my chances here slipping away fast.

Karate Kid T12
Cosmic Boy @@ T13 (3!)
Lightning Lad @@ P10 (1!)
Young Superman @@ J10 (2!)
R Wildfire T14

HO U16, G14, G15
LO P13, P14, C14

"Sorry Rokk, wasn't in control there," Lightning Lad apologized.

"It's fine. But we'd better strike hard and fast here before they pull more of the same," Cosmic Boy said. "You ready Kal?"

"Of course," Superboy said.

"Garth, can you take care of that ice wall?"

"Sure," Lightning Lad said blasting a large hole in it. Cosmic Boy catapulted Superboy through the hole and Superboy flew at Storm.

"Watch it, Storm!" Psylocke said. She pulled Storm out of the way while at the same time using her telepathy to keep Superboy from reacting to her move. Superboy slammed headfirst into the generator at full speed. The crash sounded like a train wreck.

"Ooh," Iceman said, wincing and turning away. "That had to hurt."

Cyke will rs to B10 attacking Young Superman. Needs 8 + 1, rolls 3. Rerolls 7.

Domino on Superboy. Needs 7 + 1, rolls 8. 1 to him after toughness.

Storm needs 7 to hit Superman, rolls 7. 1 more to him.

Karma seems an easy target. I'll push her to mc Superboy. Needs 5, rolls 11. Karma takes a pushing click.

He'll fly to E16.

Havok on Superboy. Needs 6, rolls 7. He's out.

Cyclops (1st class) @ B10
Jean Grey R B11
Storm DR @ I11 (Stealth)
Psylocke V (XP) I12 (stealth)
Havok V @ B14
Domino V @ H17 (stealthed)
Karma V @@ (1) I13
Iceman R G17 (XP)
Polaris R B15

HO G14, G15 LO C14

"Superboy, you have one minute to surrender," Jean broadcasts into his mind.

"You're kidding, right? I'm just about the strongest there is," he says.

"30 seconds," she replies.

"No way," he replies.

"Very well, remember though you're not so super on my turf," she says. Suddenly the remainder of the X-Men enter his mind.

"You know what to do," Cyclops says.

"Apologies, pal," says Havok.

"Not from me," Storm says, "You threatened me."

One by one they face a helpless Superboy on the astral plane. When he falls on the ground, the Legion stand confused.