The Meteor Man (1993)

 Synopsis

Substitute teacher, Jefferson Reed, is a good, but ultimately cowardly, man and substitute teacher. His life is changed when he is hit by a glowing green meteorite. This imbues him with powers, including flight, super strength, invulnerability, and the ability to talk to dogs. Spurred on by his community, he begins to clean up his neighborhood.

Review

Though the movie came out in 93, last night I watched it for the first time. I've had my eye on this one for a while, but it's rather expensive. Luckily I picked up a copy for a dollar at a local record shop recently. I have to say, while some of the effects look really dated, even for the time (this is no MCU flick), this movie is a lot of fun. Instead of being a straight action movie, it's an action comedy. It has a stellar cast which is a who's who of African American actors. In addition to Robert Townsend, the movie has James Earl Jones, Eddie Griffin, Marla Gibbs, Sinbad, Robert Guillaume, and a young Don Cheadle. There are some great comedic moments in the movie. I believe my favorite is when Jefferson and the main villain (who temporarily gains the same powers), but absorb the knowledge and skills from a runway model book and have a walk off. There are some heartwarming scenes too. This really is a great movie. If you have a chance to watch it, check it out.

In Your Game

I thought it would be interesting to stat Meteor Man out for Limitless Adventure's Carbide City game. Initially I thought I'd make him as powerful as Adam the First Man in sheer strength, but I thought it would be more interesting if he was on par with PC's (but with more capabilities).

Meteor Man

Medium, Humanoid (Human), Lawful Good

Armor Class: 16 (Natural)

HP: 125

Speed: 40 ft., fly 80 ft.

Challenge: 5

STR:  20 (+5), DEX: 16 (+3), CON: 20 (+5), 

INT: 16 (+3), WIS: 12 (+1), CHA:14 (+2)

Saving Throws: Con +8, Str +8; 

Skills: History +6, Insight +4, Perception +4

Damage Resistances: bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing

Senses: X-Ray Vision 120 ft., Passive Perception: 14

Languages: English, Dog

Unique Abilities:

Powerful Build: Meteor Man can carry/lift twice the weight of a normal creature his size. Additionally, he uses his strength score to make Intimidation rolls in place of charisma and he can wield heavy weapons with one hand.

Temporary Absorption: Meteor Man can tough a book and gains the knowledge and skills associated for five rounds. He gains proficiency in the skills and/or tools contained within.

Super Hearing: Meteor Man's proficiency bonus is double on Perception hearing checks (becoming +8). He also has advantage on hearing based Perception rolls.

Actions:

Slam: Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Laser Vision: Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d10) radiant damage.

Healing Touch: Meteor Man can touch a target and heal them 5 (1d8+1) hit points.

Super Breath: Meteor Man expels air the equivalent to a gust of wind. It is a line of strong wind 30 feet long and 10 feet wide. Each creature that in the line must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be pushed 15 feet away in the opposite direction.

Telekinesis: Meteor Man can attempt to movie an object or person weighing up to 1000 lb. He can movie the object 30 ft. If the object is being held or is an unwilling target, a DC 15 strength saving throw to resist.