A battle report with pictures would be very nice
I still are not fully aware of all of the new rules but I think these special abilities really make small games like this very fun.
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| Author: | Scib [ Sun Aug 04, 2013 8:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Roast Mutton Scenario Discussion |
So this is the first scenario out of the Unexpected Journey book and I have to say I had a lot of fun playing it! In the scenario Thorin's company faces of against the 3 trolls, they can claim victory by slaying the trolls, or defeat if they are themselves all killed or stuffed into sacks. The game is a draw if neither side can complete their objective before sunrise. First off, I played as Thorin's company and my friend as the trolls. We both were a little overwhelmed by all the special rules/abilities and forgot some of them but it was still a fun game. The rush to defeat the enemy by daybreak makes it a fun and hectic scenario! Our game ended in a draw with only Bilbo dead on the good side whereas 2 trolls were slain, only Tom remaining, still with 3 wounds but no might/fate left. Here are some general thoughts: -Heroic Strike is vital to overcome the superior fight value of the trolls -Some of the dwarves aren't very skilled fighters but their abilities are useful and they can also aid in surrounding the trolls. -I used Bilbo to lure away one of the trolls and then used Ori and Kili to fire on the troll as it was left in the open. -Brutal power attacks are awesome! Bill's is especially nasty and Gloin luckily only suffered 1 wound by rolling a 6. -Thorin was stuffed into a sack but managed to recover the following turn, nonetheless it seems like a very useful rule I will probably replay the scenario next weekend with the board finished and everything painted/based. Hopefully we can remember all the little rules as they give you so many tactical options to choose from. A full battle report may be on the cards! |
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| Author: | MeatBoy1994 [ Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roast Mutton Scenario Discussion |
What unexpected journey book??? |
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| Author: | SuicidalMarsbar [ Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roast Mutton Scenario Discussion |
He means the hobbit rulebook meatboy :p Yeah I like heroic strikes, it balances out the new powerful monsters really nicely. |
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| Author: | Harfoot [ Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roast Mutton Scenario Discussion |
I will have to try that scenario Scib, last week played the 2 large Goblin town scenarios out of the same book, and they are very good. |
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| Author: | Sticky Fingersss [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roast Mutton Scenario Discussion |
A battle report with pictures would be very nice I still are not fully aware of all of the new rules but I think these special abilities really make small games like this very fun.
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| Author: | Scib [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roast Mutton Scenario Discussion |
Sticky Fingersss wrote: A battle report with pictures would be very nice I still are not fully aware of all of the new rules but I think these special abilities really make small games like this very fun.The monsters brutal power attacks are especially entertaining, my favourite is the one where they pick up and launch an enemy model across the board 
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| Author: | Scib [ Sun Aug 11, 2013 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roast Mutton Scenario Discussion |
So, I have my miniatures painted and based. The board is done but I need some scenery for it! I won't be able to play a game for a week or two unfortunately but then this will give me some time to pick up some pieces. I don't suppose anyone here has ordered with Antics in the UK? Their stuff looks really good and I don't want to pay GW £20 for 3 trees that I have to assemble and paint myself! |
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| Author: | ElfLover [ Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roast Mutton Scenario Discussion |
Looking forward to the report  I've never played the scenario and would like to see how it turns out. |
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| Author: | teha123 [ Fri Aug 16, 2013 5:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roast Mutton Scenario Discussion |
Hi, Does the hobbit rule book that comes with the Escape from Goblin Town Set has this scenario? thanks |
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| Author: | Farmer Maggot [ Fri Aug 16, 2013 6:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roast Mutton Scenario Discussion |
No it is in the new big rulebook. The Escape from Goblin Town rulebook, only has the 6 points match scenarios. Escape from Goblin Town does come with a separate scenario book but they are all small scenarios set in Goblin Town. The big rulebook has a number of scenarios before and after Goblin Town (plus a few from Lord of the Rings). |
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| Author: | werner [ Fri Aug 16, 2013 7:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roast Mutton Scenario Discussion |
I played the scenario yesterday. Great scenario. Where/what is the marked place where the dwarves enter? Thanks |
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| Author: | Scib [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roast Mutton Scenario Discussion |
werner wrote: I played the scenario yesterday. Great scenario. Where/what is the marked place where the dwarves enter? Thanks It doesn't seem to say. We've been playing it as they enter play from whichever board edge you chose Kili to start on. |
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| Author: | werner [ Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roast Mutton Scenario Discussion |
Thanks |
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| Author: | Scib [ Sat Aug 24, 2013 8:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Roast Mutton Scenario Discussion |
I will finally be able to play the scenario again on monday, pictures will have to be on my phone though sorry! Update: Game played, will write up a report tomorrow
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