Saturday, May 24, 2008

Appolonius vs. Jack Drake

On "rec.games.trading-cards.com" Malone undertook the titanic task of comparing the Brujah vampires "Appolonius" and "Jack Drake". See for yourself who won this eternal struggle of supremacy:









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  • In-Clan Superiors:
    Appolonius has [CEL] [PRE], allowing such power combos as "Aire of Elation" + "Alacrity" and "Majesty" + "Psyche".
    Jack Drake has [CEL] [POT] which lets him do what? "Flurry" bleed and "Rampage" on the same turn?
    Winner: Appolonius

  • Out-Of-Clan Discipline:
    Jack has [tha], giving him access to "Machine Blitz". Plus, he can use "Biothaumaturgic Experiment" to get an "Elephant Guardian".
    Appolonius only has [for]. 'Nuff said.
    Winner: Jack Drake

  • Capacity:
    10 > 8.
    Winner: Appolonius

  • Grouping:
    Jack cannot be in a crypt with "Frederick the Weak".
    Appolonius can.
    Winner: Appolonius

  • Permanent Bonuses:
    Appolonius has +1 bleed, Jack has +1 strength. +1=+1.
    Winner: Tie

  • Special Traits:
    While Primogena (is that the correct plural of Primogen?) may play "Of Noble Blood" and "Will of the Council", Anarchs get access to a larger number of cards of similar importance. Still, Primogen is a title, and Primogena have benefits versus "Maldavis".
    Winner: Appolonius

  • Other Specials:
    All Jack can do is let all your younger vampires come out Anarch. Appolonius has a press. Everybody knows all interesting combat happens after the first round. Where is Jack Drake going to get a press when he needs one?
    Winner: Appolonius
So all in all, Appolonius is the better vampire, winning the battle by 5.5 vs. 1.5 points.

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Are you Kidding? Appolonius is one of the worst vampires in VTES. I don't understand the article. In my opinion, Jack drake is much better.

extrala said...

Please observe that a "Humor" label/attached to the article. ;)

Unknown said...

Sorry! I didn't see it.
Appolonius Rules!XD

Unknown said...

I had a good laugh, thank you :)