Neil Amswych Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 13 hours ago, Ken said: @Neil Amswych Good lord, time flies! Your post is a good wake up call. I didn't realize how much time has passed. Currently, my playtest table (i.e. dining room table) is set up with a Zombicide quest I am designing, but once I finalize it I will switch back to this Conan campaign. I think the onus of the playtesting will be on us. So be it. I’m playtesting Fragments of Wisdom - a biblically based card game right now. It’s excellent. When the guys come round for the next Conan campaign game (the one with the sarcophagus that I absolutely must win) I’ll ask that our second game is a playtest of one of your scenarios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballzs Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Ummm...Neil, I think we got the message😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmauric Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 On 6/1/2018 at 9:37 AM, Ken said: I think the onus of the playtesting will be on us. So be it. I agree. I have run through all of the scenarios multiple times, except The Street of Khemi. I will play that one this week and report back. They all seemed good to me. I know The Time For Flight is Nigh could use a different set of eyes. It worked well for my group but I know what I intended so it would be nice to know if other people can understand it. After that, we may be close. Neil said he was done. How do the rest of you feel about the shape of your scenarios? @Neil Amswych @Ken @Primeval @Matt John S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Amswych Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 My group really want to run The Streets of Khemi when we next get together in the 17th. @Ken is there anything you want to know from that test? Any variant you want us to try out? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primeval Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 I would say mine is done. I did make the small to change to Crushing Burden that allows the hero to spend gems to move despite the onus of the idol, hopefully giving it a more heroic feel and also keeping the Overlord from being able to completely stop the hero with the idol, which had been mentioned as a possible area for change. Otherwise I am pleased with mine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 8 hours ago, Neil Amswych said: My group really want to run The Streets of Khemi when we next get together in the 17th. @Ken is there anything you want to know from that test? Any variant you want us to try out? My play-testing included 2 Xuthal's Crowns and the scenario skews towards the heroes. I would be curious to see how it plays out with 0 or 1. If playing with 1, let me know which hero started with the crown and how the decision affected the outcome. I say this because Hadrathus is really important to this scenario and probably should get it, but Conan hits hard and can do some damage if he is possessed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted June 7, 2018 Report Share Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) So I was thinking about compiling the rules and scenarios into one master PDF document. This is all I have for the moment, but thought I might share. Edited October 7, 2018 by Ken Deleted PDF for version control. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) Updated the complete first draft for my personal use for playtesting, but I am posting here in case this format helps anyone. Here is the PDF: Edited October 7, 2018 by Ken Deleted PDF for version control. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmauric Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 @Ken Wow! That looks amazing. This is a big step forward. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 13 minutes ago, drmauric said: @Ken Wow! That looks amazing. This is a big step forward. Thank you. Even if we don't use any of this in the final version, I find having a prototype helps solidify a project and "make it real" (if that makes sense). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmauric Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 @Ken Exactly. Maybe we should post it in the playtest hub as well? Might help."make it real" for other. Would you mind if I share the Prologue page on the Conan Gaming Group Facebook page, to advertise? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 21 minutes ago, drmauric said: @Ken Exactly. Maybe we should post it in the playtest hub as well? Might help."make it real" for other. Would you mind if I share the Prologue page on the Conan Gaming Group Facebook page, to advertise? Sure thing. I went ahead and posted in the playtesting hub. Here is the link if you want to include it when you post to Facebook: https://the-overlord.net/index.php?/topic/434-community-campaign-playtest-hub/&page=2&tab=comments#comment-4963 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primeval Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Shared to my Barbaric Splendor page on Facebook - great work! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmauric Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 @Ken @Neil Amswych One thing that may need to be addressed in the Carry Over Items section is exactly which card represents Neil's Medallion of Zhaungpau. In Fight or Flight it is just a token. To be a Carry Over Item in other scenarios it should be an equipment card. Looking at our options, I'd say it can't be the Stygian Artifact, as I use that to represent a non carry over item that is a goal in Scenario 1 and Ken is using it in Scenario 5a as a critical item. One of the Amulet Fragments from Nordheim could be used. No one else is using those. It is a 0 weight item. Seems like that may best represent the Medallion for carry over because in Fight or Flight the token has no defined weight. Unfortunately there isn't another card in the core box or expansions that "looks" specifically like a Medallion. Neil, it's your item... what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Amswych Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Fair thought. I had been using the Stygian Artifact. Not sure what the better replacement would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Amswych Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 On 6/4/2018 at 6:35 AM, Ken said: My play-testing included 2 Xuthal's Crowns and the scenario skews towards the heroes. I would be curious to see how it plays out with 0 or 1. If playing with 1, let me know which hero started with the crown and how the decision affected the outcome. I say this because Hadrathus is really important to this scenario and probably should get it, but Conan hits hard and can do some damage if he is possessed. I posted elsewhere but just want to check. What does "no self-harm" mean in this scenario? Can a possessed hero attack another hero, just not themselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 7 hours ago, Neil Amswych said: I posted elsewhere but just want to check. What does "no self-harm" mean in this scenario? Can a possessed hero attack another hero, just not themselves? Yes, a hero can be forced to attack another hero, but they can't harm themselves (attack themselves, jump off buildings, drown in the ocean, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted July 18, 2018 Report Share Posted July 18, 2018 @Matt John S It occurred to me that a printed version of this campaign would make a great stretch goal for the next Conan kickstarter (hint, hint). I'd sign a waiver if it was needed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmauric Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) @Matt John S @Neil Amswych @Ken @Primeval Gentlemen, I put together an optional scenario for the campaign that involves the possibility of the Spell Book to be stolen! By The Kushite Witch Hunters (dun dun dun!) Definitely don't what this scenario to derail the play testing of the main ones but I wanted to put it out here as an optional scenario to be included if it's up to par. And to address some concerns that have been voiced about the Spell Book. A couple cool things about it: it uses the only retail component that we haven't included, The Witch Hunters, and it's flexible to help the Overlord rid the Heroes of any items that might be giving them an easy ride. Let me know what you think! UPDATED FILE A FEW POSTS DOWN Edited July 26, 2018 by drmauric 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 12 minutes ago, drmauric said: @Matt John S @Neil Amswych @Ken @Primeval Gentlemen, I put together an optional scenario for the campaign that involves the possibility of the Spell Book to be stolen! By The Kushite Witch Hunters (dun dun dun!) Definitely don't what this scenario to derail the play testing of the main ones but I wanted to put it out here as an optional scenario to be included if it's up to par. And to address some concerns that have been voiced about the Spell Book. A couple cool things about it: it uses the only retail component that we haven't included, The Witch Hunters, and it's flexible to help the Overlord rid the Heroes of any items that might be giving them an easy ride. Let me know what you think! An Unfortunate Interruption.pdf I haven't read it yet and I already love it. (Of course, I will withhold judgement until I have read it.) 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 15 hours ago, drmauric said: Gentlemen, I put together an optional scenario for the campaign that involves the possibility of the Spell Book to be stolen! By The Kushite Witch Hunters (dun dun dun!) Definitely don't what this scenario to derail the play testing of the main ones but I wanted to put it out here as an optional scenario to be included if it's up to par. And to address some concerns that have been voiced about the Spell Book. A couple cool things about it: it uses the only retail component that we haven't included, The Witch Hunters, and it's flexible to help the Overlord rid the Heroes of any items that might be giving them an easy ride. Let me know what you think! An Unfortunate Interruption.pdf @drmauric I have been thinking about this, and here are my thoughts: 1. The scenario looks fun! 2. My scenarios were balanced with the spellbook in play, which is a powerful item. Without it, I think the heroes would have a hard time in the Streets of Khemi, and probably also the Trap. Rather than be stolen and lost for the rest of the campaign, perhaps the spellbook could be damaged and thus permanently reduced to 2 gems instead of 3? This would make later scenarios incrementally harder rather than impossible. 3. I don't see any incentive for the hero players to agree to play this scenario. They have everything to lose, and nothing to gain. To keep the scenario optional, there probably needs to be some carryover rewards for the heroes. Otherwise, the scenario should be required. (If everyone in our DEV team approves.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmauric Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 @Ken All excellent points. Especially #3. Kind of a critical point. 🙂 Definitely open to suggestions. In the meantime, I will ponder these points. Perhaps a solution will present itself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Amswych Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 Hahahaha. Anything to get those Witch Hunters in!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmauric Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 (edited) Alright, how does this sound for the optional scenario? If the Heroes win they get a Victory Point and regain their lost items. If the Overlord wins the Spellbook is damage and reduced to 2 gems. Other items such as a Xuthal's Crown or the Medallion would be lost. Are those stakes tempting enough? Edited August 7, 2018 by drmauric REMOVED FILE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 2 hours ago, drmauric said: Alright, how does this sound for the optional scenario? If the Heroes win they get a Victory Point and regain their lost items. If the Overlord wins the Spellbook is damage and reduced to 2 gems. Other items such as a Xuthal's Crown or the Medallion would be lost. Are those stakes tempting enough? An Unfortunate Interruption v 2.pdf @Matt John S @Neil Amswych @Primeval @drmauric Here are my thoughts: 1. Since victory points are capped at 4, the heroes probably won't agree unless they lose one of the first two scenarios and they want to try to make up for one. At least it makes for a meaningful decision. Of course, completionists will play the scenario regardless. 2. Speaking of victory points, scenario 2 has the potential to grant the heroes 2 victory points in addition to 2 legacy weapons. Should we consider leaving the VPs at 1 and have the carryover items (or lack thereof) be their own reward? 3. Speaking further of victory points, has anybody tried playtesting under victory point conditions? I pity the player/team who has 0 and goes against a player/team who has 4. 4. I don't want to speak for everyone, so I would also like to hear from Neil, Matt, and Primeval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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