tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post6726594253163535778..comments2024-03-28T01:22:13.683-03:00Comments on Battle Game of the Month: Prince Valiant: Mapping New GroundRoss Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-74768969845958895482013-07-08T18:31:03.140-03:002013-07-08T18:31:03.140-03:00Good point. When I mentioned in the post that ther...Good point. When I mentioned in the post that there might be a follow on game, I was thinking in terms of a rescue mission but there could be more to it than that. Hints of a treasure, a village/castle/kingdom to be freed from a tyrant, I'll have to look at possibilities. Thanks John.<br /><br />-RossRoss Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-15482368895533286292013-07-08T11:09:41.567-03:002013-07-08T11:09:41.567-03:00Hi Ross,
The lady in distress adds a short-term go...Hi Ross,<br />The lady in distress adds a short-term goal (escorting her to safety), but she or another encounter -- either human or supernatural -- could also provide a long-range goal, such as a military task or a quest, even if it's not a grail-shaped beacon.<br />Regards,<br />John<br />The Ferrymenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741552972862333515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-63781759001937310192013-07-07T23:45:25.620-03:002013-07-07T23:45:25.620-03:00Huh, I could have sworn I replied to this a couple...Huh, I could have sworn I replied to this a couple of days ago. Anyway, things have to be either available or easily made from what's in th cupboard but there are some good ideas there. <br /><br />The combination of descendants and unfriendly villagers made me think of the little folk in Rosemary Sutcliffe's Arthur novel Swords at Sunset. I think my old 25mm Picts might be too small though. The clunky 25mm triceritops with lizardman crew might however be a possibility, the dinosaur would only be about the size of a rhino. Maybe.<br /><br />The older form of succubus might work, the sort that lay with men while they slept. It would be one of those encounters where its hard to say if it was a matter of potions and dreams or something more sinister. Perhaps an evil off spring to appear at later date or perhaps just some lost hours and strength.<br /><br />thanks for the ideas Jerry.<br />Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-64178763743060482252013-07-07T18:41:52.082-03:002013-07-07T18:41:52.082-03:00Unfortunately I won't be there. I had hoped t...Unfortunately I won't be there. I had hoped to make. Fall In but that is out to, possibly next year.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-46318098517833901912013-07-06T21:22:05.615-03:002013-07-06T21:22:05.615-03:00OFF THE SUBJECT
Ross,
Are you coming to Historic...OFF THE SUBJECT<br /><br />Ross,<br /><br />Are you coming to Historicon? Are you running a game?<br /><br />Hopefully yours,<br /><br />ChrisChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05091296131481416326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-61937787371532596052013-07-06T10:35:39.444-03:002013-07-06T10:35:39.444-03:00Hi Ross,
Grand idea for a mini-campaign. Why not d...Hi Ross,<br />Grand idea for a mini-campaign. Why not draw out the outline of the territory that Val will pass through and roll a die each campaign turn to see which danger he meets? These could be added onto the map and the territory drawn in as Val's party proceeds. <br />Additional threats might be:<br />1. The descendants of Romans who had mysteriously disappeared a millenium ago;<br />2. Angry xeno-phobic villagers;<br />3. Raiders from Ireland;<br />4. Vikings;<br />5. A succubus queen and her horific minions;<br />6. Saurian mutants.<br />While I do not particularly favor things like numbers five and six considering that Val's sword has a somewhat magical quality, they are not totally out of place. They also would fit into the landscape of a dark land which is dangerous, mysterious and un-mapped until it is drawn in by the gamemaster. Good gaming.<br />Jerry<br />A/K/A The Celtic CurmudgeonCelticCurmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687177512999052331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-31537827456176121682013-07-06T09:04:31.018-03:002013-07-06T09:04:31.018-03:00Some good thoughts there Jeff. Interesting challen...Some good thoughts there Jeff. Interesting challenge to sculpt some 40mm birds, but they are a classic elements in tales, esp when they talk. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-77824164233116236772013-07-06T09:02:05.621-03:002013-07-06T09:02:05.621-03:00My encounters are based on what miniatures I have ...My encounters are based on what miniatures I have to hand. Owlbears! There's a term I've not heard in a long time! I see in wiki that it was based on a plastic toy that Gygax found. My kind of inspiration! The hunting diversion is good, hunting appears in Prince Val and some Arthurian tales start with a white stag causing a chase, often with the initial party getting split.<br /><br />The grid idea is good, I've been pondering one anyway. I'll think on it. <br /><br />Thanks for the links, I didn't realize Trevor's old Colonial page was still up and didn't remember the rules anyway. I've had a quick look and will revisit them.<br /><br />There will be more posts! <br />Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-76079968631846204462013-07-06T08:47:35.553-03:002013-07-06T08:47:35.553-03:00Ah woodcutter, huntsmen and charcoal burners, and ...Ah woodcutter, huntsmen and charcoal burners, and their daughters, classic story characters. Of course while they are usually of a good nature and helpful, some are under the influence/control of the evil witch queen and thus liable to mislead until set free. <br /><br />Good idea.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-65520148187951136992013-07-06T07:27:10.188-03:002013-07-06T07:27:10.188-03:00Lost children who decide it is time to play hide-a...Lost children who decide it is time to play hide-and-seek.<br />A party of lost pilgrims on a pilgrimage -- who plead for help.<br />Owls, Ravens or other symbols-of-death.<br />Freshly killed (and looted) people -- with the track of the culprits leading off in the wrong direction.<br /><br /><br />-- Jeff<br />Bluebear Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171345165563779232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-25673849523636473622013-07-06T06:02:30.646-03:002013-07-06T06:02:30.646-03:00I did something like this once using variations on...I did something like this once using variations on The Forest is Vast and The Ruins are Endless. You might find something interesting in them? They basically divide the table into squares and have a table to see what's going on when you enter one. I prefer some things from Forest and some from Ruins, but they're pretty easy to mix in.<br /><br />Things you might want to add to your list: rare, valuable plants or herbs to gather, a small settlement, animals worth hunting for a turn, an area of unexpectedly dense terrain or a river or something that modifies the next area? You seem to have the aggressive encounters down, although your list is missing an owlbear. Owlbears are always appropriate.<br /><br />I hope you post a follow-up or three on this game!<br /><br />http://home.earthlink.net/~cyberkiwi/soldiers/rules3.html<br />http://shichitenhakki.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/the-ruin-is-endless.pdffinbikkifinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2839601747923375105.post-35177599024007148302013-07-05T22:54:59.641-03:002013-07-05T22:54:59.641-03:00Maybe a woodsman who can guide the party for a lit...Maybe a woodsman who can guide the party for a little ways?Fitz-Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510866929782142007noreply@blogger.com