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Retro Spotlight: Terriermon and Lopmon

Well folks, you saw the winning poll. Sorry if this one took a bit but it’s a much bigger setup, and as with the original Spotlight: this one is going to have a heavy focus on cooperation and teamwork of one variety or another.

Only now with actual builds, variants, and Card Lists. Hoo boy. Buckle in folks, this is going to be a long one!

However for the sake of my, and everyone else’s sanity I’ll be avoiding a massive list of alternate forms for each stage that I usually try to put up, simply posting the data on the most straightforward lines.

“It is an extremely precious Rookie Digimon that is a twin to Lopmon. While Terriermon has only one horn growing from its head and has a calm but robust personality, Lopmon has three horns growing from its head and has the personality of a lonely crybaby. It is a Digimon shrouded in mystery, and it can be classified as a Beast-species Digimon from its body structure, but it's still not understood what kind of digivolved form it will take on. Also, it is rumored that it is sometimes born with its twin. It's a very cute type of Digimon, and from its calm behavior it doesn't seem like a "Combat Species", but when battling, it shows that it is more powerful than it appears.” - Terriermon’s Wiki Page.

“It is an extremely precious Rookie Digimon that is a twin to Terriermon. While Terriermon has only one horn growing from its head and has a calm but robust personality, Lopmon has three horns growing from its head and has the personality of a lonely crybaby. The way it grows is shrouded in mystery, and though it can be classified as a Beast-species Digimon from its body structure, aside from that it is still not understood. Neither of them seem like "Combat Species" Digimon, but when battling, they show that they are more powerful than they appear.” - Lopmon’s Wiki Page

At a glance, Terriermon and Lopmon are your standard “cute” Digimon who don’t pose much of a threat and are more there to be the team mascot. But the reality couldn’t be any different: the mysterious Digimon twins are both classified as a Combat Species, a classification reserved for Digimon who show exceptional talent in combat, or are especially well-equipped for it, or perhaps a mix of both. Digimon like Guilmon, Dorumon, and Veemon all occupy this class of Digimon.

Which of course means you should never underestimate either of these Digimon on the battlefield despite their outer appearances.

In terms of story, Terriermon and Lopmon make amazing partners for siblings (not going to be using that in the Tamer Playtest Packet, no sir),close friends, or sometimes even rivals if you play it right. But never feel bad about only having one of the duo: it’s just something extra to think on.

Lastly, while both are classified as Combat Species, Lopmon has a more reserved personality and is prone to being a bit of a whiner or crybaby, while Terriermon is more of an outgoing and ‘robust’ personality. This leads to an interesting tag team dynamic with the two: while Terriermon is on the front lines, Lopmon offers support from the back. That isn’t always the case, of course, but based on what the wiki blurbs state, it wouldn’t be a major stretch to imagine the duo like that.

“It digivolved from Terriermon, and is a Hunter Digimon skilled in hunting. Despite its outward appearance, it uses attacks of unparalleled accuracy to reliably bring down the opponent with its nimble movements. Its leg strength is strong enough for it to jump sky high, and it is also able to spread out its ears to glide. Although it usually has a cheerful personality, once it is angered it gets out of hand. Its cherished "D-VI'S 503xx" jeans are its obsession.” - Gargomon’s Wiki Page.

No Information Given - BlackGargomon

“It is a martial artist Digimon that was discovered within the hinterlands of a Chinese mountain province. It pursued the viruses that exploit e-mails to do evil as their eternal enemy, and wandered the world. Although it is blessed with the makings of an unparalleled Ch'uan Fa, it is still developing it. It uses the original Togaken (兎牙拳? lit. "Rabbit's Fang Fist") that it has worked out, and wields the "Tokaku Tessou" (兎角鉄爪? lit. "Rabbit-horned Iron-claws")" on both of its arms.” - Turuiemon’s Wiki Page

“Lopmon underwent a "Dark Digivolution" due to anger and hatred, becoming a brutal Beast Man Digimon. It is not completely "evil", and deep within its heart it possesses the gentle side it had while it was Lopmon. However, its "warmth" can be broken by the power of its anger, so that it runs the whole gamut of destruction. Also, it has the ability to manipulate time and space, and is able to warp by passing through other dimensions, as well as to create a special space.” - Wendigomon’s Wiki Page

Evolutionary Line Ideas

Fresh: Zerimon Conomon. In-Training: Gummymon Kokomon. Rookie: Terriermon Lopmon. Champion: Gargomon, Black Gargomon Turuiemon, Wendigomon. Ultimate: Rapidmon, BlackRapidmon Antylamon (Virus or Vaccine) Mega: MegaGargomon, BlackMegaGargomon Cherubimon (Vice or Virtue) Burst: Various custom Burst Stages.

Armor: Rapidmon (Armor)

The Digi-twins and Dark Evolution.

While Lopmon usually takes the spotlight for this type of thing, both halves of the Digimon Twin’s lines have the potential for Dark Evolution. While the black variants of Gargomon, Rapidmon, and MegaGargomon are all classified as Vaccine types, they could very easily be changed into Virus attribute Digimon for the purposes of this type of story element.

Considering both Digimon have lines with variable forms which, while taking on a different form, do not inherently have to be evil, an interesting take on the subject may be a type of “permanent Dark Evolution” where after the initial rampage due to mistreatment, or the Tamer’s emotions running rampant, the Digimon is permanently effected and can no longer access their original higher stages. This can create some fun roleplaying scenarios that some Digimon have a bit of trouble pulling off. Imagine your Turuiemon undergoing Dark Evolution and becoming Antylamon (Virus), then later the same Lopmon instead turns into Wendigomon instead of the previously established Turuiemon. While not necessarily common or easy to pull off, this can lead to some interesting character development and fun narrative scenes.

“It digivolved from Gargomon. It holds the alias of "Keen Hound", and it reliably brings down the opponent with movements near the speed of light. Also, it freely uses its gigantic ears as radar, can act even in the dark, and is also able to detect the existence of distant enemies. The silhouette of its body makes you think of a shaved poodle. During battle its neck protector shuts.” - Rapidmon’s Wiki Page

“a form of Rapidmon specially designed for stealth in the dark. Its ear-type radar has been improved and can promptly discover enemies even in the dark.“ - BlackRapidmon’s Wiki Page

“It "Armor Digivolved" from Terriermon with the "Digi-Egg of Destiny". Rapidmon is normally an Ultimate which digivolved from Gargomon, but it is able to shine gold and sublimate power up to the Mega Level through the "Digi-Egg of Destiny". It wears Holy Rings on each of its thighs.” - Rapidmon (Armor)’s Wiki Page

“It is the "Rabbit" Deva. It is able to freely manipulate the "qi" flowing within its body, allowing it to interact with softness as well as hardness, so that at times it moves flexibly as if it were flowing, and at other times it unleashes heavy blows like iron.” - Antylamon (Virus)’s Wiki Page

“It is the "Rabbit" Deva, and serves the Digimon Sovereign Azulongmon. As a follower of Azulongmon, it is the owner of a gentle spirit. It likes small things, and because it attends to them with profound tenderness, if anything appears that tries to tread on them then its personality is completely reversed, and it attacks with the "Bunny Blades" (宝斧 Bǎo Fǔ?, lit. "Treasure Axes") which transformed its hands into razor-sharp axes. Once a cut is made, it won't stop spreading until the enemy's form is no more.” - Antylamon (Data)’s Wiki Page

Variants and Subspecies

Red

RedTerriermon sport shorter ears and a coloration similar to BlackGargomon. They’re far more aggressive and particularly enjoy using their Bunny Blast attacks, which are noticeably stronger. They appear to share code with Dobermon, but the base species is still identifiable as Terriermon.

RedLopmon are larger than average and sport a slightly red hue to their normally brown coats. RedLopmon are a bit more energetic than the normal breed and take a bit after a normal Terriermon, and are usually great first partners for children.

RedGargomon have a similar coat coloration to BlackGargomon, but instead of their usual gatling gun hands, they sport a pair of massive and powerful flamethrowers.

RedTuriemon have a similar coat coloration to RedLopmon, but instead of its normal set of fighting claws, it sports a pair of Sai. RedTuriemon are more aggressive than normal.

RedWendigomon are the true berserkers of the Digimon world, but when in a bind they’re no less capable of being cunning. Using its strange ability to warp space-time, RedWendigomon is capable of setting off a fiery explosion anywhere within its line of sight if it so chooses, and often uses it to distract its foe before pummeling them into the ground.

Green

GreenTerriermon are an especially short, squat, and fluffy individuals who are known for their perpetually upbeat attitudes. As with RedTerriermon, they sport shorter ears than normal breeds. As a result, they’re often less aggressive than normal, and can often be found lounging around whatever place their Tamer calls home.

GreenLopmon have a particularly large and fluffy coat of fur, to the point that some could be mistaken for a gigantic, off-color Wanyamon. Fortunately, this coat of fur protects GreenLopmon from harm. And has the added bonus of being especially soft and fluffy.

GreenGargomon are a strange and jolly bunch, they rarely fire off their weapons, but when they do they go out with a bang! Massive rocket launchers have replaced their normal gatling arms, however they do take a bit more time to reload.

GreenTuriemon are a particularly calm species of Digimon, who have forgone weapons entirely and instead fight unarmed. Through intense meditation they have honed their senses, so that even while fighting blind they can attack with pinpoint precision.

GreenWendigomon follow the standard attitude of the green variants of the Digimon twins: it’s a laid-back and carefree individual, but with a mischievous streak: often it can be found using its powers to pilfer small objects and snacks, growing a bit fat and lazy as it does.

Skull (Champion+)

The standard Undead classification Virus attribute is a common type of Digimon to encounter, but can be particularly depressing when found in the Digimon twins. Unable to bear being separated from their other half, even in death they kept fighting until almost nothing was left, and then kept going.

MegaGargomon: Paladin Mode (Burst)

MegaGargomon (SaintGargomon) further augments itself with aid from Cherubimon. Sporting heavier, sleeker armor and more powerful weaponry, even being in the vicinity of this high-heat species can burn weaker Digimon to a crisp. The Virus variant, Blackguard Mode, was aided by Cherubimon (Vice) specifically.

Cherubimon: Holy Mode (Ruin Mode) (Burst)

Communing with even higher powers than before, Cherubimon exudes an aura of pure holy light wherever it goes, rejuvenating allies and blinding enemies. The perfect support Digimon, Cherubimon: Holy Mode would never directly cause harm if there was any other way.

Inversely, Cherubimon: Ruin Mode is a truly vile Digimon who enjoys nothing other than tormenting others. With no concept of teamwork or group tactics, it rushes in and plays with its enemies before ending them in a swift, decisive blow of hellfire and brimstone. And once it’s finished, it may even decide to attack its once-allies too.

“It is a super-gigantic Digimon whose whole body has become a mass of weapons. The amount of weapons it has equipped rivals that of MetalGarurumon (Incidentally, while MetalGarurumon is a low-temperature species, MegaGargomon is a high-temperature species). Each of its weapons, such as its lasers, missiles, bazookas, vulcans, and flamethrowers, are concealed. Although its speed is considerably slow, because it puts all of that energy into power, it possesses unbelievable destructive force. Because its lack of speed is compensated for by its weapons, it is able to cope with attacks from every direction without moving even a little. Its ears bear the Zero Unit.” - MegaGargomon’s Wiki Page

“Its ears bear the Zero Unit.” - BlackMegaGargomon’s Wiki Page

“As one of the "Celestial Digimon", it is the guardian of God and its wisdom. It has the appearance of a beast, and uses mighty lightning techniques, whose strike is thought to be divine punishment. Angel Digimon, which are positioned at the ultimate "Virtue", have the aspect of their being easily stained by its antithesis of "Vice" as a consequence of their extremity. Cherubimon (Good) wears a Holy Ring on each of its ears.” - Cherubimon (Virtue)’s Wiki Page.

“It has the appearance of a beast, and uses mighty lightning techniques, whose strike is thought to be divine punishment. Angel Digimon, which are positioned at the ultimate "Virtue", have the aspect of their being easily stained by its antithesis of "Vice" as a consequence of their extremity. It was once a member of the Celestial Digimon, but a virus caused it to turn evil, which led it to cast a spell transforming the Spirits of Darkness from Loweemon and JagerLoweemon into Duskmon and Velgemon.” - Cherubimon (Vice)’s Wiki Page.

Sample Builds

This is where it’s going to get really crazy: so again to keep things simple each stage will only sport a single, combined Breakdown, and more importantly how they function together.

Rookie

Terriermon

Stage: Rookie Wound Boxes: 4 Size: Small Speed: 6

Health: 2 Accuracy: 3 Damage: 3 Dodge: 3 Armor: 2 Body: 4 Brains: 6 Agility: 3

CPU: 1 BIT: 1 RAM: 1

Misc. Qualities Ranged Striker Optimization (1 DP)

Attack List Bunny Blast [Ranged][Damage][Armor Piercing 4] Terrier Tornado [Ranged][Damage][Burst 3][Certain Strike 3]

Lopmon

Stage: Rookie Wound Boxes: 5 Size: Small Speed: 6

Health: 3 Accuracy: 2 Damage: 2 Dodge: 3 Armor: 3 Body: 4 Brains: 5 Agility: 2

CPU: 1 BIT: 1 RAM: 1

Misc. Qualities Ranged Striker Optimization (1 DP)

Attack List Blazing Ice [Ranged][Damage][Armor Piercing 4] Tiny Twister [Ranged][Damage][Burst 3][Certain Strike 3]

Build Breakdown: Terriermon and Lopmon are incredibly similar Digimon at a glance. And that’s because it’s true: both prefer to sit back and pepper the opponent with a series of smaller hits from Blazing Ice and Bunny Blast respectively, however one might note that Lopmon takes a more defensive tactic at this stage: with higher Armor and Health but less Accuracy and Damage, Lopmon isn’t as aggressive a Digimon as its brother.

While these builds might seem a bit dry at first glance: they’re designed to still be at least a little viable as time goes on and Rookie forms are quickly replaced by Champion, Ultimate, and Mega stages, thus the focus on range over melee strikes.

Concept: Combination Attack. (Double Typhoon)

Terriermon and Lopmon, in the show, sport a custom combination move called Double Typhoon. Maybe allow both Digimon to use a Complex Action to act at the same time, doubling the Burst size and Damage of each of their tornado attacks (Tiny Twister and Terrier Tornado). Be sure to ask your GM for permission to use this tactic.

Champion

Gargomon

Stage: Champion Wound Boxes: 9 Size: Medium Speed: 8

Health: 4 Accuracy: 5 Damage: 4 Dodge: 4 Armor: 4 Body: 8 Brains: 10 Agility: 4

CPU: 2 BIT: 3 RAM: 2

Misc. Qualities Ranged Striker Optimization (1 DP), Signature Move (3 DP)

Attack List Gargo Pellets [Ranged][Damage][Line 8][Certain Strike 3][Armor Piercing 4] Bunny Pummel [Melee][Charge][Knockback] Bunny Flash-Bomb [Ranged][Stun]

Turuiemon

Stage: Champion Wound Boxes: 10 Size: Medium Speed: 14

Health: 4 Accuracy: 5 Damage: 4 Dodge: 5 Armor: 4 Body: 8 Brains: 10 Agility: 5

CPU: 2 BIT: 3 RAM: 2

Misc. Qualities Close Combat Optimization (1 DP), Speedy Rank 3 (3 DP)

Attack List Gauntlet Claw [Melee][Damage][Certain Strike 3] Ninja Fist [Melee][Damage][Charge][Pass][Armor Piercing 4][Poison] Bunny Kicks [Melee][Stun]

Build Breakdown: Turuiemon and Gargomon start to take different roles: Turuiemon gets up close and personal with the enemy and sports more overall dodge to compensate for the relative danger of getting into melee range with an enemy, while Gargomon takes a safer raged approach, but both Digimon still favor offense over anything.

Turuiemon’s Ninja Fist will likely be your go-to move against targets which sport low Dodge but high Armor, and with luck Poison will kick in and make them even easier to take down. Ninja Fist is also your positioning Attack, so use it well.

Gargomon’s go-to move is Gargo Pellets, which is sure to give any enemy a hard time and provide Turuiemon with valuable cover fire while it does. However, if something gets too close for comfort, don’t be afraid to use Bunny Pummel to get some breathing room.

Both Digimon also sport an incredibly useful Stun Attack (Bunny Kicks and Bunny Flash-Bomb) which can be used to great effect to support the other half, or the rest of the party if you see fit.

Ultimate

Rapidmon

Stage: Ultimate Wound Boxes: 14 Size: Large Speed: 10 (Fly 10)

Health: 7 Accuracy: 7 Damage: 6 Dodge: 6 Armor: 7 Body: 12 Brains: 14 Agility: 6

CPU: 4 BIT: 4 RAM: 3

Misc. Qualities Ranged Striker Optimization (1 DP), Flight (2 DP), Mobile Artillery (3 DP), Chrome Digizoid Armor (1 DP)

Attack List Rapid Fire [Ranged][Damage][Armor Piercing 4][Close Blast 15] Tri-Beam [Ranged][Damage][Line 14] Homing Blast [Ranged][Damage][Certain Strike 3][Blast 9] Getaway Kick [Melee][Charge][Stun]

Antylamon

Stage: Ultimate Wound Boxes: 13 Size: Huge Speed: 16

Health: 6 Accuracy: 6 Damage: 6 Dodge: 6 Armor: 6 Body: 14 Brains: 13 Agility: 6

CPU: 4 BIT: 4 RAM: 3

Misc. Qualities Close Combat Optimization (1 DP), Fistful of Force (2 DP), Chrome Digizoid Armor (1 DP), Speedy Rank 3 (3 DP)

Attack List Bunny Blades [Melee][Damage][Certain Strike 3][Burst 5] Treasure Axe [Melee][Damage][Armor Piercing 4][Charge][Pass] Arm Bomber [Melee][Stun] Meditation Cure [Melee][Heal]

Build Breakdown: Both Digimon start to take on a bit of a hybrid role at this stage: Rapidmon sporting higher defenses befitting a Tank, and Antylamon dips into a Healing Ability. While neither are particularly great at the half-role they’ve been given, it can help fill some holes in your party if deemed necessary.

Rapidmon’s go-to tactic is to use Homing Blast at a distance, but scare off closer enemies with Rapid Fire. If something gets into Melee range, be sure to get away with Getaway Kick.

Antylamon instead prefers to use Treasure Axe to get up close, then use either Arm Bomber or Bunny Blades to buy some time or deal as much damage as possible in a short period.

Mega

MegaGargomon

Stage: Mega Wound Boxes: 20 Size: Gigantic Speed: 14 (Fly 14)

Health: 10 Accuracy: 10 Damage: 9 Dodge: 9 Armor: 10 Body: 19 Brains: 20 Agility: 9

CPU: 5 BIT: 6 RAM: 4

Misc. Qualities Ranged Striker Optimization (1 DP), Flight (2 DP), Mobile Artillery (3 DP), Red Digizoid Armor (2 DP), Blue Digizoid Armor (2 DP), Selective Targeting (2 DP)

Attack List Gargo Missile [Ranged][Damage] Gargo Missiles [Ranged][Damage][Blast 13][Armor Piercing 4] Mega Barrage [Ranged][Damage][Line 17][Certain Strike 3] Mega Twister [Ranged][Taunt][Burst 19] Power Pummel [Melee][Charge][Stun]

Cherubimon (Virtue)

Stage: Mega Wound Boxes: 20 Size: Gigantic Speed: 14 (Fly 14)

Health: 10 Accuracy: 10 Damage: 9 Dodge: 9 Armor: 10 Body: 19 Brains: 20 Agility: 9

CPU: 5 BIT: 6 RAM: 4

Misc. Qualities Effect Warrior Optimization (1 DP), Flight (2 DP), White Mage (3 DP), Red Digizoid Armor (2 DP), Blue Digizoid Armor (2 DP), Selective Targeting (2 DP)

Attack List Lightning Spear [Ranged][Damage][Strengthen] Divine Verdict [Ranged][Blast 7][Heal] Divine Judgement [Ranged][Burst 13][Weaken] Heavenly Bolt [Ranged][Line 11][Paralysis] Heaven’s Cure [Ranged][Close Blast 15][Cleanse]

Build Breakdown: At their Mega Stage, the secondary roles start to feel more like primary roles for both of these Digimon, but they’re still capable of fulfilling a DPR role if the need arises. MegaGargomon as an impressive Tank Digimon sporting a variety of powerful attacking options, and Cherubimon (Virtue) now sporting heavy ranged area support for its allies.

Unfortunately, Cherubimon’s lost a positioning attack, as the DP required to make this form was too much to also dip into something which wasn’t the new role it took. But on the other hand, it might not even need to thanks to the potency and versatility of Lightning Spear. If you target an enemy: great, now it deals damage. But if an ally is hit by the attack instead, they gain a whopping +18 to all of their Stats for a short period. That’s a massive boost! Otherwise, supporting with a vast mixture of tactics from the rest of its Attack pool isn’t a bad idea: especially when they have a wide area of effect to work with.

Speaking of areas of effect: MegaGargomon is an absolute monster: if the Taunt effect doesn’t draw the enemy’s fire to it, the fact that it’s a massive metal abomination firing off insane amounts of weapons at once with insanely high area tags will change their mind. Even Mega Twister, your go-to Taunt effect, has a range of 19 in a Burst: that’s enough that most enemies will be hit by it and go right for you.

But together these two make a potent and hard-to-kill tag team: Cherubimon boosting and healing MegaGargomon while MegaGargomon does what it does best can be a hard core to break.

Terriermon and Lopmon Starter Packs: Double Trouble.

In addition to doing a Starter Pack for each Digimon, I’m going to be using a new mechanic: Combo Packs. Combo Packs are Decks made for two players to cooperate with, and as such have smaller individual Deck sizes of 15 points over 20, but are designed as a cohesive whole that encourages teamwork and coordination between the two. There are no other limitations on Combo Packs.

Double Trouble: Terriermon

Digivice (Common) x1: Evolution. Terriermon (Common) x2: Grants: Bunny Blast. Holy Boost, Assisted Boost (Strengthen). (Attack) Bunny Blast [Ranged][Damage], +5 Accuracy, +5 Damage Gargomon (Uncommon) x2: Grants: Gargo Pellet. Holy Boost, Assisted Boost (Strengthen), Potency Boost 1 (Attack) Gargo Pellet [Ranged][Line][Armor Piercing 4][Certain Strike 3], +5 Accuracy, +4 Damage Rapidmon (Rare) x1: Grants: Rapid Fire. Holy Boost, Assisted Boost [Strengthen], Potency Boost 1, Duration Boost 1 (Attack) Rapid Fire [Ranged][Close Blast][Armor Piercing 4][Certain Strike 3], +9 Accuracy, +10 Damage

Power Charger (Common) x1: (Power) Huge Power, +3 Damage Gatling Arm (Uncommon) x2: Potency Boost 2, Holy Boost (Power) +10 Damage, +5 Accuracy

Double Trouble: Lopmon

Digivice (Common) x1: Evolution. Lopmon (Common) x2: Grants: Blazing Fire. Holy Boost, Assisted Boost (Strengthen). (Attack) Blazing Fire [Ranged][Damage], +5 Accuracy, +5 Damage Turuiemon (Uncommon) x2: Grants: Ninja Claw. Holy Boost, Assisted Boost (Strengthen), Potency Boost 1 (Attack) Ninja Claw [Melee][Charge][Armor Piercing 4][Certain Strike 3], +5 Accuracy, +4 Damage Antylamon (Rare) x1: Grants: Meditation Cure. Holy Boost, Assisted Boost [Strengthen], Potency Boost 1, Duration Boost 1 (Attack) Meditation Cure [Ranged][Damage][Certain Strike 3][Heal], Grants Selective Targeting, +19 Accuracy.

Energy Shield (Common) x1: (Power) Agility, +3 Health Tokaku Tessou (Uncommon) x2: Potency Boost 2, Holy Boost (Power) +10 Accuracy, +5 Damage

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