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Alex Louis Armstrong, Expert Woodcutter
Artificial Human

Reviewed March 24, 2006

Rating:  2.85

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Alex Louis Armstrong, Expert Woodcutter
9 Command Level 3
Human * Soldier * State Alchemist * Hero
8/7/7
React Alchemy: Before Alex Louis Armstrong is defeated, draw 2 cards.


And finally the level 3 ALA. The only level 3 out… so might as well use it right?

Decent stats and 9 command is pretty good. The even spread of stats definitely makes ALA useful in just about any location and 9 command can just about recruit anyone that would be useful. The effect is… so so, since his stats are high and it’s unlikely that ALA would be defeated that easily. Still, it’s nice that you can try to gain some sort of advantage with having your leader defeated.

Drawbacks…? The effect. Plain and simple. I mean it’s ok, but it doesn’t really do much for you. Being able to draw cards is nice, but you usually don’t want your leader to be defeated. Maybe some sort of strength boost would be cool, but I’d settle with this until something better comes out.

Sort of a short review… but there’s not too much to say.

Rating: 2/5
Not too great, but until ALA gets some better leaders, I would consider running someone else or maybe stick with Expert Shadow for more field control.
 

 Xeverex18

 

Alex Louis Armstrong, Expert Woodcutter

For a lvl3, his stats are not bad at all. You do not want to use his effect too much because that would probably mean that you are going to let him die. Sometimes, you will lose battles though, so +2 cards in hand is never bad. His effect could be better, but his stats will balance out the effect.

3.7/5
 

The Frost Alchemist

Alex Louis Armstrong, Expert Woodcutter

9 Command--Military Faction

Human * Soldier * State Alchemist * Hero--Level 3

8 Strength--7 Wits--7 Alchemy

"React Alchemy: Before Alex Louis Armstrong is defeated, draw 2 cards."

Stat Wise: On par for a level 3 with 9 command. No complaints here.

Effect Wise: Well, a good strategy with this effect would be to send only ALA to a location that you cannot win and have him lose the battle so you can draw 2 cards and try to get an edge for the next turn. That's the nice thing about this effect: if you know Armstrong is going to lose, at least you're getting some card drawing from him before he goes.

The Downside: His effect only occurs when he's about to be defeated. And, there are other level 3 leaders out there with a more useful effect than this. Still, cards drawing isn't all that bad.

Final Word: Decent stats and a decent effect. Command doesn't matter too much towards the end of the game (unless you're trying to get out those expensive 10 cost allies) so you're good there. And his effect isn't great, but it is ok.

I give Alex Louis Armstrong, Expert Woodcutter a 4 out of 5.

The Frost Alchemist
Fullmetal Alchemist TCG State Alchemist
obiwan_kenobi56@hotmail.com
 

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