From Panel To Play: Deadpool

CP45 Deadpool

This time on Atomic Mass Transmissions, we’re happy to give you a taste of an exciting new addition to Marvel: Crisis Protocol. Without further ado, let’s talk about the Regenerating Degenerate, Deadpool!

Wade Wilson, the Merc with a Mouth, is

a dangerous and unhinged mercenary who made a living as an international assassin before the Weapon X program transformed him. Wilson was diagnosed with terminal cancer and turned to Department K, a segment of the Weapon X program, in the hopes of a cure. As a test subject, he was given a healing factor derived from Wolverine’s natural mutation. While it stopped the advance of his disease and granted him superhuman healing abilities, it did not cure him and rendered him wildly unstable and prone to violent outbursts. As Deadpool, he is an unpredictable force in the world, a mercenary out to enjoy himself no matter what consequence others might face.

the greatest mercenary who’s ever lived. And the most handsome. Don’t listen to anyone when they say his face “looks like a smashed armadillo with skin problems.” Those people are liars who don’t love you. Y’ see, kids, Deadpool was a sexy international assassin who had a little mano-a-mano with a fun little condition called “really bad cancer.” So, he rang up the boys and girls at the Weapon X program and talked them into giving him a healing factor that kept him alive, and strong, and not at all covered with horrible scars, riddled with cancer, or in a permanent state of diminished mental function.

Exactly as you might expect, Deadpool’s miniature caught in an absurd situation. Traipsing down a rocket in mid-flight, the fourth wall’s serial breaker has both his swords extended and is ready to tear into his unlucky opponents. With your choice of a “normal” head and one with oversized hearts for eyes, you get to decide what your Deadpool is looking at: a rival about to suffer a storm of swords or something that makes his heart beat faster—a pile of unattended explosives or a pile of freshly assembled tacos?

Hahaha. Rocket goes fwhoosh!

Deadpool’s rules are as delightful and weird as the man himself. Starting off with his offensive ability Bang Deadpool puts his pistol to use with a wild barrage of gunfire. Not known for his self-restraint, this physical attack hits at Strength 4 and has the chance to trigger a second

(Bang, Bang!)

attack, which can, in turn, trigger a third

(Bang, Bang, Bang!)

as Deadpool recklessly pulls the trigger. For up close and personal combat, he’s got trusty swords that he can use to stab a target.

(Or poke ‘em right in the duodenum)

Deadpool’s unique combination of Weapon X engineered regeneration and unhinged mind makes for an unusual piece for your opponent to figure out. While his Stamina isn’t the highest out there, having Healing Factor (2) means that he’ll be a difficult target to put down as his body knits from cuts, bruises, and third-degree burns in moments.

(Plus, if I get my hand cut off, I can stick it in the glove box for Bob to find later. Hilarious!)
Plus, as any telepath who has encountered him can attest, trying to muck around in Deadpool’s mind is a baffling, unpleasant experience. In-game, this is represented by his innate power, Unicorns, Rainbows, and Sugar Plums Dancing Through My Head, which makes Deadpool immune to enemy powers that would otherwise force him to move.

Of course, Deadpool has several other powers that make him a fun new addition to Marvel: Crisis Protocol, but that’s all we have time for today. Be sure to check back next time—

Hey, hang on! You didn’t talk about Maximum Effort. It’s a weaponized dance party that lets me tango through the bad guys! What about All Right, Now It’s Serious… Did you even read the rules? C’mon, the people have spoken, and they want more of what I’ve got to give!

—Ahem. Get ready for the upcoming Deadpool & Bob, Agent of Hydra Character Pack, releasing soon! You can pre-order it at your local gaming store. And be sure to check back next time when Atomic Mass Transmissions shows you how another of your favorite characters makes the jump from Panel to Play. Until then, Atomic Mass Transmissions, signing off!

You didn’t even tell them about my buddy Bob. Or the taco truck.

People deserve to know about the taco truck.