Whatās this? Itās been a year and now itās time to do another Spotlight because Iāve been neglecting things and been busy, but I did it guys! Iām sorry for the wait but I hope things are more worthwhile.
Note for everyone who isnāt in the Discord; 1.3 is mechanically done, there simply isnāt a PDF yet. This does include the TCG Tamer packet and the Tamer Qualities (although the latter two may require tweaking as the PDF comes out.) This spotlight will be using those mechanics, and if you want to find the new rules try this link:
Main book:Ā https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ltxa4nx_ghGl4LjI6WYrT47MDdS7dQVj2PWLVRt0fpw/edit?usp=sharing
Either way I put this off for a bit, but itās time to enjoy a new spotlight. Iāll be only using the fluff from the direct lines from here on out, because I want to avoid redundancy with what Iāve posted. Iāll also be updating the spotlight catalog ASAP.
As per usual, artwork not mine, builds not final.
āAlso known as the "Digimon Dynamo", it is conjectured to be a member of the Mamemon-species. Its tiny body has the properties of a magnet, and is always clad in electricity and discharging lightning.ā - Thundermonās Wiki page
There isnāt much about Thundermonās personality or general environment, but going with what we know about the Mamemon-species, itās safe to assume it has a generally friendly demeanor but it has a nasty side with immense destructive power.
This might also generally lead Thundermon to have a bit of a trickster or mischevious personality. This fits with it being a somewhat smaller species of Digimon with deceptive levels of power hiding behind its outer appearance. This can make for some really fun roleplay scenarios, similar to how the Icemon line works.
*While Mamemon may canonically be an Ultimate level Digimon, I feel like the lineās most direct evolutions have a bottleneck at the Champion stage. Since most of the other Ultimate-tier Digimon are a subspecies of Mamemon, it feels acceptable to potentially shift Mamemon down to the champion stage to avoid this. But be sure to talk to your GM about it.
āIt digivolved in a harsh environment. Contrary to its cute appearance, it conceals a terrifying destructive power. With the exception of one Digimon, it is perhaps the most powerful class. The large hands attached to its small body are capable of turning into powerful bombs and detaching themselves. Its nickname is the "Smiley Bomber".ā - Mamemonās Wiki Page
āIt exists as the boss of Mamemon. As a matter of fact, it's suggested that it is an aggregation of Mamemon. Since normal Mamemon are the same size as Rookie Digimon, they possess a degree of power that couldn't even be imagined from their appearance, but as its name suggests, BigMamemon is dozens or even hundreds of times the size of a Mamemon. However, the reason why a "Mamemon" is this size is still unclear. Its personality is extremely gentle, and it hates conflict and battle, so it is always playing with its Mamemon followers. The text on the soles of its shoes reads "BIG" and "MAME".ā - BigMamemonās wiki page
āA Mutant Digimon resulting from the evolution of Mamemon after it was fused with the data from a file management software. It has a serious personality and an uncompromising side, and seems to think that managing Digi-Eggs is its duty. It is also capable of walking without needing to float, by using its arm parts as legs.ā - CatchMamemonās wiki page
āIt is a tiny Digimon feared as the "Small Tyranny" (Tiny Tyrant).Ā It condensed Tyrannomon's data into its tiny body, pushing its ferocious nature and combat instinct to the surface, where they have strikingly manifested in its behavior. While its body may be tiny, rather than assaulting opponents en masse, it always acts by itself, swooping down on Digimon roaming its own territory without wasting breath on discussion, and always making a show of being the strongest in its domain. However, because its body is tiny, its territory is not very wide. With its physical strength condensed several hundred-fold into its tiny body, and its tenacious jaw that can crunch even super-hard armor, it possesses fighting strength that surpasses even that of gigantic Dinosaur Digimon.ā - MameTyramonās wiki page
It digivolved further in strength than Mamemon, who holds the alias of "Smiley Bomber". As usual, if one is deceived by its cute appearance, they will have a terrible experience. Nine-tenths of its body is mechanized, and it has the Psycho Blaster equipped to its left arm.ā - MetalMamemonās wiki page.
Thundermon and subverting expectations
Thundermon is one of those tiny Digimon who pack a real wallop, making it a really good way to mix a bit of humor in with your build without having to go full meme mode. If even Mamemon is only the size of the average Rookie, and judging by its appearance in Adventure 02, Thundermon is only about the size of someoneās eyeball at best. Itās tiny! This makes the damage it can dish out all the more amusing.
However you can take this in other ways besides size; giving the digimon an upbeat and carefree personality only to have it turn around and destroy the obstacles in its way. This can also make a wonderful partner concept; but donāt put too much into the idea of plowing your way through every encounter, a GM always has the ability to one-up a playerās Digimon.
āHaving taken in data on the Net concerning a royal family, it is a prince of the Mamemon world. Partnering with KingEtemon, it plays the part of a mock royal family of the Digital World, and that's why it looks so gorgeous. Although its personality isn't awful, it was incited by KingEtemon and is convinced that it truly is a member of the royal family, and the embarrassing thing is that it considers even the "Royal Knights" to be its subordinates. Despite its appearance, the part that it boasts is its tremendous destructive power, since it is a Mega, after all.ā - PrinceMamemonās wiki page.
- no information given (BanchoMamemon)
- no information given (TonosamaMamemon)
Variants and Subspecies
Being an element based Digimon, Thundermon is a really easy Digimon to make variants of, although this list will also go over a few new Mamemon variants to boot.
Fireballmon (Red): this species of Thundermon emits shocking amounts of heat and flame despite its small size, and is significantly more aggressive than its normal Thundermon cousins. However, if Fireballmon arenāt careful theyāre liable to wear themselves out much quicker than other variants, becoming exhausted and unable to produce much more heat. Many tamers who partner with Fireballmon will carry it in their pocket, where its aura of heat can keep the tamer warm even in the coldest environments. (+Accuracy, +Damage, -Armor, -Dodge)
Snowballmon (Blue): this type of Thundermon is the polar opposite of its red cousin; the Digimon is naturally cold to the touch and quite shy. It uses its tiny size to avoid conflict by hiding in crevices that only Digimon much weaker than itself could fit into such as Fresh and In-Training stage Digimon. However, due to living in the unforgiving arctic environment, Snowballmon are exceptionally hardy and able to go long distances through meter deep snow without tiring. Many Snowballmon also cover themselves in discarded furs similar to Gabumon, in order to stay warm in their icy environment. (+Health, +Armor, -Accuracy, -Damage)
Smokeballmon (Green): this variant of Thundermon repels intruders with its constant emission of toxic fumes. Very few Digimon can stand to be near the stench, with the exception of Digimon such as Numemon and Sukamon. And in the event that an opponent gets close enough to be a threat, Smokeballmon is capable of firing blasts of debilitating toxins from the Mame Blaster on its arm. (++Accuracy, -Armor)
SkullMamemon (Ultimate): A Mamemon whose body has worn down to almost nothing, itās resorted to dark magic in order to keep moving its body, spells it stole from Wizardmon. This bouncing skull Digimon is no less dangerous for it, combining Mamemonās terrifying offensive potential with the utility of a variety of magical skills.
JetMamemon (Ultimate): A Mamemon who appropriated technology from Andromon. In this case, a jetpack and a specialized cannon which fires hyper-compressed air at the opponent strong enough to dent Chrome Digizoid. JetMamemon combines terrifying melee potential with devastating ranged power and mobility.
BanchoMamemon: Burst Mode (Burst)
EmperorMamemon (Burst): through decades of diligent training and discipline, PrinceMamemon has gone through a terrifying change. Clad in shining armor, this variant of Mamemon rules its domain fairly, but without mercy to those who oppose its laws. Its optimistic and naive nature makes it very easy to manipulate, and many evil Digimon of shrewd nature have used an EmperorMamemon as a figurehead to further their own goals.
Speed Striker Optimization (1 DP)
Armor Piercing Rank 3 (3 DP)
Certain Strike Rank 3 (6 DP)
Charge Attack (1 DP)
Extra Movement: Jumper (0DP*)
*For everyone not aware, Champion stage Digimon in the current version get a 1DP discount on their first purchase of Extra Movement.
Build Breakdown: Thundermon is a solid all-rounder type Digimon. It doesnāt excel in any particular area of combat, itās not incredibly durable but itās not likely to go down in one hit either. Itās got a mixed bag of tricks to utilize; Thunder Bomber to deal some melee damage or reposition itself, Thunderball as your go-to attack for damage, and Thunderbolt to provide a bit of support in slowing down the enemy.
This means Thundermon is best to fill in the gaps for what your party needs at a given moment; if you need someone in the melee fray, itās got an option, if you need to stand back and bombard the enemy at range, itās got an option, and if you need to slow down an enemy, itās got an option.
Just be careful: with the new rules you can only use a given attack once per round unless youāve entirely run out of attacks.
Build Breakdown: Mamemon has entered the fray as a bruiser; a melee striker with some solid survivability, but itās not exactly something you would want to be your main tank unless you entirely lack one for the fight.
It still has a bit of that utility that Thundermon had; it can cover a few more things than its main job, itās specialized significantly better for melee combat now. With One-two Rush and Smiley Bomb with another free basic attack from Flurry, it can really dish out the hurt.
It has a few other tricks up its sleeve; if it has to push something back a bit for one reason or another, Strike Upper can be your saving grace, and if youāre surrounded by enemies, Buster Drive might be a good trade-off over the single target power of Smiley Bomb and One-two Rush.
Bukkomi Otokodama [Melee][Damage][Armor Piercing 6][Weapon]
Strike Out [Melee][Knockback][Weapon]
Senbon DokkÄn [Melee][Burst]
Golden Rush [Melee][Charge][Certain Strike 3][Weapon][Pass]
Ougon BattoĀ [Melee][Stun]
Build Breakdown: BanchoMamemon combines the best of both Thundermon and Mamemon; still taking that all-rounder statline that lets it be a solid frontline bruiser with supporting aspects. By taking a few ranks in Speedy itās now got Thundermonās mobility, and with Ougon Batto it has that stun potential.
Golden Rush takes the place of One-two Rush, but this time Mamemon can use it for even more positioning potential with the Pass keyword. Other than that, it takes a very similar role of its lower stage, it just does it significantly better. It isnāt afraid to get into the middle of the fray, but on the other hand it doesnāt have the survivability to soak up hits like a proper tank.
Starter Pack: Bean Machine
The starter pack Bean Machine plays up on Mamemonās cute outer appearance and devastating combat power by having it play a mix of defense and utility early on, then turning around and hitting the opponent as hard as possible. The goal is to keep your enemy on their toes if they know whatās coming, and make them underestimate you if they donāt.
Note: this is using the updated TCG Tamers Splat. In short, each card may only have a single negative quality now, deck sizes are cut in half, and some mechanics have changed. For anything more specific, please go check out the book!.
The deck has two ways to cycle through it, and both of them have to be thought through. After Digivolving to the Champion stage, you can either apply a Ruined Meal to an enemy, or use Bean Sprout on yourself. This will depend on who youāre fighting; if you want your opponent to not come anywhere near you, use Ruined Meal. If you know your opponent is definitely going to attack you and doesnāt have an AoE, you can also use Alias to get a free turn instead.
Once thatās over, use Something Lost, Something gained to remove the rest of your deck and get a massive boost.
Last itās time to use Mamemon for a massive finish: with the previous bonus still active youāll be hitting like a truck! Smiley Bomberās Signature move status combined with your two normal attacks will put a dent in any opponent.
