Coming soon no more... NEW BIOS ON .COM!!

[hextr1p]

And it's about friggin' time, too. ;)

Wave 2.5 bios are available on .COM...

• Dzu Teh (http://www.hasbro.com/heroscape/default.cfm?page=character-new&char_id=76)
• Raknar's Vision (http://www.hasbro.com/heroscape/default.cfm?page=raknar)

[KEFIOX]

nice dude but they still dont have Nilfheims bio up there yet.

[Stealth Dodge]

YAY. I've been waiting for the Raknar's Bios forever

[LilNewbie]

Nice find!! Some new names of other possible figures too!

Nhah Scirh-Dragon Slayer Cult

Kyntela Gwyn-Elven Princess

Halgo-Brother to Jotun

Demicus-Brother to Jotun

and

Raknar-Elderly Kyrie Prophet

Awesome!

Newb.

[yanks114kd]

awesome finally the new bios. Nilfheims bio is there i just read it.

[dragonfire]

the mention a race of non dragons on icairi, evan dragon hunters!

[hextr1p]

the mention a race of non dragons on icairi, evan dragon hunters!
"... at the hands of invading Nhah Scirh, a cult of Icarian dragon-slayers bent on the destruction of all dragon-kind."

Okay, Hasbro seriously NEEDS to come out with these!! :D

[deadeyedan42]

[quote="dzu-teh bio"...But for reasons unknown even to Jandar himself, the Dzu-Teh are fiercely loyal to him and have never challenged any troops bearing his colors.[/quote]

guess that's not true in the vermillion cave. :wink:

thanks for posting hextr1p!

[johnny139]

AWESOME!!!

Dzu-Teh are great, good to know that more than Kyrie have rallied to Jandar's cause. They seem smarter than one might think, with the idea of choice as opposed to slavery, as is the case with Obsidians.

I was really close with Jotun, but instead of going extinct they were hunted by early Elves. I hope his brothers are summoned, they would make a cool trio.

I was close with Braxas, too. An arrogant, powerful, beautiful dragon, evil as she is powerful. I would like to see a cult to worship her...

Nilfheim sheds light on Icaria - it's not a world run by dragons, it's a world with dragons as gods! That's really cool, with each type of Dragon being a lord of some sort, with Vassals to serve them. Along with the vassals are people who are "Icaria for the Humans!", trying to restore a balance of power. Kickass.

Q9's, though kinda cool with showing that there is a Raknar, is still somewhat bland. I still have no idea what the hell is up with the actual robot.

Theracus, well... I was so close it's scary. I originally envisioned him as a ferry of sorts for Morsbane's family, one of that pals around with Ashrans. However, he's more of a splice, a ferry that pals around with a Princess. I guess he was taken along with the girl of Thorum's Journal - awsome. I expect to see her soon.

[darth_stalker]

the mention a race of non dragons on icairi, evan dragon hunters!
"... at the hands of invading Nhah Scirh, a cult of Icarian dragon-slayers bent on the destruction of all dragon-kind."

Okay, Hasbro seriously NEEDS to come out with these!! :D

...And these guys would be perfect for Einar and make up for his dragonless army. :einar:

[Menchy]

The bios are all great, except Theracus's. His is just... awful. It seems so unfinished. The rest are great though.

[hextr1p]

...And these guys would be perfect for Einar and make up for his dragonless army. :einar:
:shock:

Wow... that's actually a really good point. Dare I say... BRILLIANT!

[Fallen Templar]

Man I feel happy maybe this means finally some hope for Hasbro's web site

[Supergeek]

the mention a race of non dragons on icairi, evan dragon hunters!
"... at the hands of invading Nhah Scirh, a cult of Icarian dragon-slayers bent on the destruction of all dragon-kind."

Okay, Hasbro seriously NEEDS to come out with these!! :D
Cool, new names to ponder. These people sound tough.

[yagyuninja]

Awesome! It's great to get some headway finally! Love all the possible hero names...

[darth_stalker]

...And these guys would be perfect for Einar and make up for his dragonless army. :einar:
:shock:

Wow... that's actually a really good point. Dare I say... BRILLIANT!

:oops: Awe thanks hex

[bluekitsune13]

Awesome. Thanks for the heads up. Perhaps the rest aren't far behind either.

[CupidsArt]

awesome finally the new bios. Nilfheims bio is there i just read it.

Yeah I am so excited about all of them...except one, Braxas. It was a little vague, but none the less it is a bio and I'm so happy that they are finally updating the site, yay, :D

[Annerios]

And it's about friggin' time, too. ;)

Wave 2.5 bios are available on .COM...

• Dzu Teh (http://www.hasbro.com/heroscape/default.cfm?page=character-new&char_id=76)
• Raknar's Vision (http://www.hasbro.com/heroscape/default.cfm?page=raknar)

That's hilarious. I was updating the Guide with Swarm of the Marro stuff and checked the Bios around 30 minutes ago and did not see them. Thanks for the heads-up!

[johnny139]

http://www.hasbro.com/heroscape/images/journal2Img4.jpg

Which one is Kyntela, Fire-Hand of Ms. Staff?

[Eclipse]

Nilfheim's got the best bio of the bunch. It expands our view of both Valhalla and Icaria and at the same time gives the white dragon personality, grace and benevolence. His ferocious personality just came into question though.

Jotun's bio is neat. The brothers would be a great addition, but I'd also like to see these barbarians too.

I actually really like Q9's bio. I mean, I've never pictured the guy as particularly deep. He's a walking death machine built for the sole purpose of walking and inflicting death. No reason to give him any sort of purpose, rather just make sure we know he was terrorfying long before we fought him ourselves.

Theracus's story is nice, but it doesn't feel complete. What mission? How does it fail? Even if the princess tells us the rest of the story, Theracus's bio shouldn't be so devoid of such details.

Braxas has a solid bio, though I really don't feel other Dragons are THAT afraid of her :D

The Dzu-Teh sound good as well. I really need to go about making the snowy fortress with Dzu-Tech guards.

[Lakai]

AWESOME!!!

Q9's, though kinda cool with showing that there is a Raknar, is still somewhat bland. I still have no idea what the hell is up with the actual robot.
.

Wow really? I thought that was perfect for Q9. That is how I pictured the bot, a killing machine, which does not do much other than that. He also has that fear factor on the board, and is usually why when fielded he becomes an instant target. But everyone has an opinion. As for the rest, they are good, heres to hoping Hasbro finally gets the site up to date

[Eclipse]

AWESOME!!!

Q9's, though kinda cool with showing that there is a Raknar, is still somewhat bland. I still have no idea what the hell is up with the actual robot.
.

Wow really? I thought that was perfect for Q9. That is how I pictured the bot, a killing machine, which does not do much other than that. He also has that fear factor on the board, and is usually why when fielded he becomes an instant target. But everyone has an opinion. As for the rest, they are good, heres to hoping Hasbro finally gets the site up to date

It's up to date. The date just happens to be May 2006...

[Joah]

I was hoping I'd come home to some late added Wave 7 pictures, but this is really nice too. :wink:

[markwars]

Considering how long we've been waiting the bios are a little anti-climactic, but I'll take what they give us. :P

[monkeyfish]

THose were quite good.

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

Visions of a horrific battle play out in the prophet Raknar’s mind. The elderly kyrie lies still, his eyes glazed white, as he narrates the terrible scenario. He tells of a dragon, and of an elf on a winged steed with the head of a hawk. But his face grows pale as a new vision appears, and he stammers, grasping for words: "A wingless man, made of steel, enormous is his stature and girth. From his long arms flow smoke; his lifeless eyes show no mercy as all in his wake are destroyed and fall. Those who reach him with sword and bow find that they cannot pierce this giant’s metallic flesh." Then the prophet goes silent. Sheer terror contorts his face as he utters one last phrase, a phrase that makes little sense to the listener: " . . .Q. . .Nine."

:rofl:

That is one of the best bios yet!!!

:rofl:

We know just as much about the Soulborg Major as we did before - next to nothing and that he is a killa!!!

Tool cool...

[truth]

Theracus's story is nice, but it doesn't feel complete. What mission? How does it fail? Even if the princess tells us the rest of the story, Theracus's bio shouldn't be so devoid of such details.


Bios can only be so long. Your getting a look into the world of Theratcus, perhaps we will get the rest of the story through other means, like Kyntela's bio or Thormun's Journal.

[thehandofzarquon]

And it's about friggin' time, too. ;)

Wave 2.5 bios are available on .COM...

• Dzu Teh (http://www.hasbro.com/heroscape/default.cfm?page=character-new&char_id=76)
• Raknar's Vision (http://www.hasbro.com/heroscape/default.cfm?page=raknar)I thought Wave 2.5's bios have been up for quite a while now, guess I must have dreamt that ;)

Now that that is out of the way... it's about friggin' time these bios were put up.

[Malechi]

Anyone remember when wave 2.5 was actually released?

[thehandofzarquon]

Anyone remember when wave 2.5 was actually released?The August after Wave 2 was? Or was that HLD?

[Hahnarama]

Wow something good to see after a day from HELL ie GenCon :gencon: room RSVP gone bad!


I think the Q9 is the best, and Jotun a close 2nd.

So how long until we see all the characters mentioned in upcoming waves?

[Uprising]

Bout' freakin time. Only took 6 months. Q-9 bio FTW.

[truth]

Bout' freakin time. Only took 6 months. Q-9 bio FTW.

FTW?

[thehandofzarquon]

Bout' freakin time. Only took 6 months. Q-9 bio FTW.

FTW?For the win.

[P_J_Keller]

Now we need Malechi to create his character sheets

Where has he been lately?

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

Now we need Malechi to create his character sheets

Where has he been lately?

Amen. I'm itching for an update in my binder. Cant' stop the stratching either...

He's been here waiting for the updates!
:P

[Taeblewalker]

the mention a race of non dragons on icairi, evan dragon hunters!
"... at the hands of invading Nhah Scirh, a cult of Icarian dragon-slayers bent on the destruction of all dragon-kind."

Okay, Hasbro seriously NEEDS to come out with these!! :D

...And these guys would be perfect for Einar and make up for his dragonless army. :einar:

Truer words have never been spoken, Hex and Darth!

[LilNewbie]

If you keep scratching, it will never heal...

;)

Newb.

[Taeblewalker]

http://www.hasbro.com/heroscape/images/journal2Img4.jpg

Which one is Kyntela, Fire-Hand of Ms. Staff?

I think staff-girl is prettier.

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

If you keep scratching, it will never heal...
You read that, Mal? Send the ointment - get cracking on the bios!!!

[ChilliDog]

Nice, good catch Hex.
On my way over to read them.

They're all listed as Unique Unique's?
And character-new in the title, I'm not complaining, just noticing little things.
I actually like Theracus's, Jotun's though...eh. I'm satisfied, can't wait for the rest. Oh, and about Theracus's....did anyone else find it a tad bit....dirty?

[Malechi]

Now we need Malechi to create his character sheets

Where has he been lately?

I posted to the last page, am quoted on the top of this page, I am one of the website's Administrators and have over 2250 posts ... What's a guy gotta do to get noticed around this place???

[jbbnbsmith]

Anyone remember when wave 2.5 was actually released?
Late Summer 2005? But these are 4.5 bios, right? That was this past Spring 2006.

[stay_golden_PONYBOY]

at the hands of invading Nhah Scirh, a cult of Icarian dragon-slayers bent on the destruction of all dragon-kind

Anybody know who Chris Hahn is?

[Malechi]

Anyone remember when wave 2.5 was actually released?
Late Summer 2005? But these are 4.5 bios, right? That was this past Spring 2006.

Doh! Yeah, I meant 4.5. I was thinking this is the second Large Figure/Terrain release so I mistakenly used the number 2. I just need the month for the Bio.

[imppious]

Does anybody think it wierd that Q9's bio seems to be about a being from feylund and Not from Alpha Prime?

[Hahnarama]

Maybe I am missing something but I don't see feylund mentioned anywhere in the bio.

[imppious]

Maybe I am missing something but I don't see feylund mentioned anywhere in the bio.

You are right. I misundersood the bit in his bio about "an elf on a winged steed with the head of a hawk.". Reading it staight after the Theracus bio I somehow got them mixed up and thought Q9 was the reason "they were both doomed to failure.". :oops:
I should read things twice before posting in the future. :)

[Hahnarama]

No worries. I thought I was not awake since the coffee was still brewing.

[Kepler]

Could these bios have the first mention of humans not from Earth?

Jotun's bio mentions "barbarians" and Nifhiem's bio mentions a "dragonslaying cult." The is no direct reference to these being humans, but there is no reference to another race either.

If they aren't human then what race are they. Elf barbarians on Feylund? And what race are the Icarians? I always assumed that Icaria had only dragons and dragon-like inhabitants.

Interesting either way.

[truth]

Could these bios have the first mention of humans not from Earth?

Jotun's bio mentions "barbarians" and Nifhiem's bio mentions a "dragonslaying cult." The is no direct reference to these being humans, but there is no reference to another race either.

If they aren't human then what race are they. Elf barbarians on Feylund? And what race are the Icarians? I always assumed that Icaria had only dragons and dragon-like inhabitants.

Interesting either way.

I picture the barbarians as human-esque but more missing-link cave man style.

I picture the Dragon Slayers as again humanoid, but you never see their faces. They are clad head to toe in dragon scale armor, who knows what they look like under there.

[Kepler]

Could these bios have the first mention of humans not from Earth?

Jotun's bio mentions "barbarians" and Nifhiem's bio mentions a "dragonslaying cult." The is no direct reference to these being humans, but there is no reference to another race either.

If they aren't human then what race are they. Elf barbarians on Feylund? And what race are the Icarians? I always assumed that Icaria had only dragons and dragon-like inhabitants.

Interesting either way.

I picture the barbarians as human-esque but more missing-link cave man style.

I picture the Dragon Slayers as again humanoid, but you never see their faces. They are clad head to toe in dragon scale armor, who knows what they look like under there.

Unofficial leak??? :D

[truth]

Could these bios have the first mention of humans not from Earth?

Jotun's bio mentions "barbarians" and Nifhiem's bio mentions a "dragonslaying cult." The is no direct reference to these being humans, but there is no reference to another race either.

If they aren't human then what race are they. Elf barbarians on Feylund? And what race are the Icarians? I always assumed that Icaria had only dragons and dragon-like inhabitants.

Interesting either way.

I picture the barbarians as human-esque but more missing-link cave man style.

I picture the Dragon Slayers as again humanoid, but you never see their faces. They are clad head to toe in dragon scale armor, who knows what they look like under there.

Unofficial leak??? :D

No. Pure imagination/speculation on my part.

[K/H_Addict]

Nhah=Hahn?

[yagyuninja]

Nhah=Hahn?

Funny.

Nhah could be Hahn.

Scirh could be Chris.

EDIT:I see I could benefit from reading the thread I'm posting in. Stay golden ponyboy already said this very thing.

[jbbnbsmith]

Nhah=Hahn?
I thought exactly the same thing when I saw that name.

[K/H_Addict]

Nhah=Hahn?
I thought exactly the same thing when I saw that name.



Actually, i didn't think about it until i went to type it.

[jbbnbsmith]

Anyone remember when wave 2.5 was actually released?
Late Summer 2005? But these are 4.5 bios, right? That was this past Spring 2006.

Doh! Yeah, I meant 4.5. I was thinking this is the second Large Figure/Terrain release so I mistakenly used the number 2. I just need the month for the Bio.
I'd have to look through my bills to verify, but I think it was early May when I ordered 4.5 from the Hasbro site. I made two purchases around the same time. One was to get the rest of my wave 4 (they had some sort of buy one get one half off sale) and the other was to buy 4.5 (Tundra and large heroes) which was a free shipping offer.

I remember someone posting when they received their Tundra. It was way ahead of everyone else, but I don't remember when it was.

I guess this was a rather long post just to say "I don't know."

[K/H_Addict]

yeah, i think sometime in may was when 4.5 came out. i didn't find snow until like 3 months later, then went another long while before seeing it again :(

[deadeyedan42]

at the hands of invading Nhah Scirh, a cult of Icarian dragon-slayers bent on the destruction of all dragon-kind

Anybody know who Chris Hahn is?

:rofl:

Hahn you got your card!

I'd have to say that Q-9's comes in a close second to Jotun, I REALLY hope that we see his brothers, that will rule! :headbang:

[Hahnarama]

at the hands of invading Nhah Scirh, a cult of Icarian dragon-slayers bent on the destruction of all dragon-kind

Anybody know who Chris Hahn is?

Nope. Can't say that I do.

[jcb231]

Nice find!! Some new names of other possible figures too!

Nhah Scirh-Dragon Slayer Cult

Kyntela Gwyn-Elven Princess

Halgo-Brother to Jotun

Demicus-Brother to Jotun

and

Raknar-Elderly Kyrie Prophet

Awesome!

Newb.

Of those, I think we'll be seeing the Elven Princess soon. I doubt we'll see a new giant for a while unless it's something really different. Raknar would be cool...I wonder if he's for Vydar?

And the Dragon-slaying cult is a must for Einar! I wonder if they are humans or perhaps the Lizard-men we've been teased about since Valguard's bio popped up?

[jcb231]

Could these bios have the first mention of humans not from Earth?

Jotun's bio mentions "barbarians" and Nifhiem's bio mentions a "dragonslaying cult." The is no direct reference to these being humans, but there is no reference to another race either.

If they aren't human then what race are they. Elf barbarians on Feylund? And what race are the Icarians? I always assumed that Icaria had only dragons and dragon-like inhabitants.

Interesting either way.

I picture the barbarians as human-esque but more missing-link cave man style.

I picture the Dragon Slayers as again humanoid, but you never see their faces. They are clad head to toe in dragon scale armor, who knows what they look like under there.

I thought the Barbarians sounded interesting too. Perhaps some sort of shaggy Neanderthal like creatures.

I've got my fingers crossed for Lizard-like dragon slayers....they view Dragons as corruptions of their reptilian stock and want to kill them all....something like that.

[dra(gon)]

but Icaria sounds more than a human worldnow , like an eragon world dragons live on places meet humans and are gods for them. and now an dragonslayer cult comes and slay all dragons. why are this ppl angry about dragons(have meet a bad dragon?) or want they be a good like dragon heart eat the heart an be a god. are they free the land or conquer an other kingdom and kill the dragon who defend the land.

[johnny139]

This has been bothering me for a while, dra(gon). What is your avatar from? I recognize it, but I can't but my finger on it.

[Finrod]

at the hands of invading Nhah Scirh, a cult of Icarian dragon-slayers bent on the destruction of all dragon-kind

Anybody know who Chris Hahn is?

Nope. Can't say that I do.

Darn. I was really hoping SOMEone would know...

Nice sig there, Hahnarama. :)

[kenjib]

Oh, and about Theracus's....did anyone else find it a tad bit....dirty?

Heh. Yeah I was actually pretty shocked while reading the first paragraph there.

[happyjosiah]

I was trying to figure out who those dragon slayers were named after. Sometimes, they do anagrams of things, so I tried that. Apparently, they are named after Jay Leno, as the best I could come up with was HARSH CHIN.
A google search for the name yields absolutely nothing either. Any ideas about these guys?

[TweetyBird]

Theracus's story is nice, but it doesn't feel complete. What mission? How does it fail? Even if the princess tells us the rest of the story, Theracus's bio shouldn't be so devoid of such details.

I think it's kind of sweet, actually, but maybe that's just a girl thing. And I like the mystery of it, too; it piques my curiosity.

Q9's bio is pleasingly ominous.

[truth]

Oh, and about Theracus's....did anyone else find it a tad bit....dirty?

Heh. Yeah I was actually pretty shocked while reading the first paragraph there.

I think somebody has been hitting the romance novels a little too hard.

[Uprising]

Oh, and about Theracus's....did anyone else find it a tad bit....dirty?

Heh. Yeah I was actually pretty shocked while reading the first paragraph there. :rofl: I went back and read it. Funny stuff.

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

Q9's bio is pleasingly ominous.
I enjoyed it too. Leaves you wanting more and conjuring up your own backstory for ol' shoulderpads.

[Uprising]

Q9's bio is pleasingly ominous.
I enjoyed it too. Leaves you wanting more and conjuring up your own backstory for the ol' shoulderpads. Its actually the first time a Bio makes me wanna use the character more.

[GaryLASQ]

finally noticed this thread (and the bios on Hasbro's site).

flashy write-ups. i like 'em. although it seems the dragons got bios that actually read like bios. the write-ups for Jotun, Theracus and Q9 are more like snippets from a larger story - hardly what i would call a bio.

[Taeblewalker]

Q9's bio is pleasingly ominous.
I enjoyed it too. Leaves you wanting more and conjuring up your own backstory for the ol' shoulderpads. Its actually the first time a Bio makes me wanna use the character more.

I agree one hundred percent. It definitely sounds scary.

[KEFIOX]

just read Nilfeims it was awesome

[markwars]

finally noticed this thread (and the bios on Hasbro's site).

flashy write-ups. i like 'em. although it seems the dragons got bios that actually read like bios. the write-ups for Jotun, Theracus and Q9 are more like snippets from a larger story - hardly what i would call a bio.

I agree with you on all counts. I just don't like the last three you mentioned. I would rather have bios more in line with the rest of the bios we've seen up to this point.

[Hahnarama]

Just my $.02 but hey man cut they HAS folks some slack. It's been AGES since we have seen any kind of update/word on the web site. But in the past (2) weeks we've had a podcast and updated bios! From where I sit it looks like they are finally giving the masses/fan boys what they want. New info! Yes I agree they are different than the Wave 1 bios but hey it's something.

So rejoice in the updates.....and ask yourself will we see any of Jotun's brothers anytime soon? I'm thinking special club attack.....

[truth]

finally noticed this thread (and the bios on Hasbro's site).

flashy write-ups. i like 'em. although it seems the dragons got bios that actually read like bios. the write-ups for Jotun, Theracus and Q9 are more like snippets from a larger story - hardly what i would call a bio.

I agree with you on all counts. I just don't like the last three you mentioned. I would rather have bios more in line with the rest of the bios we've seen up to this point.

This seems like odd logic to me. The old bios just lack a sort of innovation. I think that the Dzu-Teh, Baraxas, and Nilfhiem are the least interesting reads out of the bunch, don't get me wrong, they still have their place for variety sake, but I feel the bios should entertain as well as inform. Here is an example of why I feel both styles are just as merited.


Info gained from Baraxas (old bio style):
- Dragons are no rarity on Icaria
- Braxas stands out against the average Icarian dragon as exceptional
- Other dragons fear her
- Survive and encounter with her and you'll have nightmares for the rest of your life.

Info gained from Theratcus (varient bio style):
- Feylund has at least two moons
- Feylund has seasons similar to our own
- During harvest time two of Feylund's moons are full at the same time.
- The elven government has some sort of Monarchy in place (elven princess)
- There is an illusion to a larger story. The elves seem to know Feylund is in mortal danger and are seeking to prevent it.
- Kyntela Gwyn, whom we assume is a new elf coming out has a prior relationship to Theratcus.
- We know the elves are fighting a losing battle against evil on Feylund

I think you see my point. I'll never knock innovation until it jumps the shark. And then to complain about these bios when we used to get such ho hum reads as this:

Growing up in the Republic of Texas, life was hard for little Johnny Sullivan. His family owned a huge ranch, which was constantly in danger from outlaws and cattle rustlers. Johnny had to learn early how to protect the ranch from outside dangers.

His father taught Johnny how to use all kinds of rifles and six-shooters. When Johnny Sullivan grew up, he decided that he wanted to be a lawman like Wyatt Earp or Bat Masterson. He became famous for holding off a whole group of outlaws all by himself with his favorite Shotgun. From then on, all the locals knew him as Johnny 'Shotgun' Sullivan.

And now we get intense action-filled bios like this:

Visions of a horrific battle play out in the prophet Raknar’s mind. The elderly kyrie lies still, his eyes glazed white, as he narrates the terrible scenario. He tells of a dragon, and of an elf on a winged steed with the head of a hawk. But his face grows pale as a new vision appears, and he stammers, grasping for words: "A wingless man, made of steel, enormous is his stature and girth. From his long arms flow smoke; his lifeless eyes show no mercy as all in his wake are destroyed and fall. Those who reach him with sword and bow find that they cannot pierce this giant’s metallic flesh." Then the prophet goes silent. Sheer terror contorts his face as he utters one last phrase, a phrase that makes little sense to the listener: " . . .Q. . .Nine."

There hardly seems room to complain. No offense to whomever wrote the old bio, it just seems... nothing happens. It gets the job done, but without any flair.

In the same vein, people complained about the new Thromun's Journal because it didn't have enough spice. Now there are complaints that the bios aren't straight forward enough like the old ones... that lacked spice.

To each there own I guess.

[Grungebob]

I like all kinds of bios. The new ones seem to be hinting at a story, and I like that since Heroscape nneds more back story if you ask me.

Gosh and they sure beat the ones written by Orcs:

"Theracus taste like chickin!!"

[bad_calvin]

I like all kinds of bios. The new ones seem to be hinting at a story, and I like that since Heroscape nneds more back story if you ask me.

Gosh and they sure beat the ones written by Orcs:

"Theracus taste like chickin!!"

I agree, the more fluff the better. I am glad that they hired some writers to fill the void. I am excited to see updates. I hope they keep it up. I don't like to be kept hanging. :)

[Annerios]

I agree, the more fluff the better. I am glad that they hired some writers to fill the void. I am excited to see updates. I hope they keep it up. I don't like to be kept hanging. :)

Now they have the harder part to do: two full waves full of diverse characters. The way they are weaving information for upcoming characters in with old characters takes a little planning.

It is good that the story is getting more complex and detailed, since that can lead to more story based scenarios.

[Sweetcurse]

Fiction vs Non-Fiction!

[Chimpy]

I am taking Truth's side on this one. Those "bad" bios are the best.

[ZBeeblebrox]

finally noticed this thread (and the bios on Hasbro's site).

flashy write-ups. i like 'em. although it seems the dragons got bios that actually read like bios. the write-ups for Jotun, Theracus and Q9 are more like snippets from a larger story - hardly what i would call a bio.

I agree with you on all counts. I just don't like the last three you mentioned. I would rather have bios more in line with the rest of the bios we've seen up to this point.

This seems like odd logic to me. The old bios just lack a sort of innovation. I think that the Dzu-Teh, Baraxas, and Nilfhiem are the least interesting reads out of the bunch, don't get me wrong, they still have their place for variety sake, but I feel the bios should entertain as well as inform. Here is an example of why I feel both styles are just as merited.


Info gained from Baraxas (old bio style):
- Dragons are no rarity on Icaria
- Braxas stands out against the average Icarian dragon as exceptional
- Other dragons fear her
- Survive and encounter with her and you'll have nightmares for the rest of your life.

Info gained from Theratcus (varient bio style):
- Feylund has at least two moons
- Feylund has seasons similar to our own
- During harvest time two of Feylund's moons are full at the same time.
- The elven government has some sort of Monarchy in place (elven princess)
- There is an illusion to a larger story. The elves seem to know Feylund is in mortal danger and are seeking to prevent it.
- Kyntela Gwyn, whom we assume is a new elf coming out has a prior relationship to Theratcus.
- We know the elves are fighting a losing battle against evil on Feylund

I think you see my point. I'll never knock innovation until it jumps the shark. And then to complain about these bios when we used to get such ho hum reads as this:

Growing up in the Republic of Texas, life was hard for little Johnny Sullivan. His family owned a huge ranch, which was constantly in danger from outlaws and cattle rustlers. Johnny had to learn early how to protect the ranch from outside dangers.

His father taught Johnny how to use all kinds of rifles and six-shooters. When Johnny Sullivan grew up, he decided that he wanted to be a lawman like Wyatt Earp or Bat Masterson. He became famous for holding off a whole group of outlaws all by himself with his favorite Shotgun. From then on, all the locals knew him as Johnny 'Shotgun' Sullivan.

And now we get intense action-filled bios like this:

Visions of a horrific battle play out in the prophet Raknar’s mind. The elderly kyrie lies still, his eyes glazed white, as he narrates the terrible scenario. He tells of a dragon, and of an elf on a winged steed with the head of a hawk. But his face grows pale as a new vision appears, and he stammers, grasping for words: "A wingless man, made of steel, enormous is his stature and girth. From his long arms flow smoke; his lifeless eyes show no mercy as all in his wake are destroyed and fall. Those who reach him with sword and bow find that they cannot pierce this giant’s metallic flesh." Then the prophet goes silent. Sheer terror contorts his face as he utters one last phrase, a phrase that makes little sense to the listener: " . . .Q. . .Nine."

There hardly seems room to complain. No offense to whomever wrote the old bio, it just seems... nothing happens. It gets the job done, but without any flair.

In the same vein, people complained about the new Thromun's Journal because it didn't have enough spice. Now there are complaints that the bios aren't straight forward enough like the old ones... that lacked spice.

To each there own I guess.

Amen to that :!:

I absolutely agree with Truth, the old bios, kind of re-told us what is already on the card. But the new bios allude to a more interesting story. Story is more important than retread.

[markwars]

First of all a comment to Hahn....this is a message board filled with geeks here to express our opinions. If everyone here wrote nothing but glowing praise to Hasbro what would be the point of having a free exchange of ideas? Heck, even Hasbro would find that useless and without any merit. Constructive criticism has led to all sorts of rulings, changes, and new ideas from Hasbro. If anything I think I should have offered a more substantial reason for not liking the new style of bios, but I certainly shouldn't be expected to just be happy to have something. I'm not busting Hasbro's chops, I was just expressing an opinion.

truth said it best with his last statement - to each their own.

Looking at truth's points I can concede that the new bios offer a LOT more information. I just don't particularly like the way they were written. I also appreciate consistency. That's just me though. If the new writers were to go back and rewrite all of the previously written bios then I would probably like them a lot more, but I am not going to start a rallying cry for this to happen.

And Chimpy, no one in this thread called them "bad bios". I expressed my opinion, as did the rest of you. My opinion appears to be in the minority, but that doesn't make it any less valid.

[Hahnarama]

First of all a comment to Hahn....this is a message board filled with geeks here to express our opinions. If everyone here wrote nothing but glowing praise to Hasbro what would be the point of having a free exchange of ideas? Heck, even Hasbro would find that useless and without any merit. Constructive criticism has led to all sorts of rulings, changes, and new ideas from Hasbro. If anything I think I should have offered a more substantial reason for not liking the new style of bios, but I certainly shouldn't be expected to just be happy to have something. I'm not busting Hasbro's chops, I was just expressing an opinion.

Let me start by saying that I'm not busting your chops...

Lately I have noticed that no matter what good stuff comes down the pipe some people still get bent over it and it makes my head spin. I mean gaming should...no strike that gaming IS about having a good time with your crew. A bio is nice, but not necessary to playing the game. It's fluff, but cool fluff.

Maybe it's just me. I mean the last few years I have tried to focus and enjoy the positive and not dwell on the negative. It makes me wonder if some folks have a better time complaining about Scape instead of having fun playing Scape.

PLH

[Eclipse]

It's the internet. The place where everyone can work out their inferiority complexes by pointing out flaws in other people's work. I'm so used to it now I don't think I even register them as complaints.

*waits for the inevitable "but shouldn't I be allowed to have a dissenting opinion?" post*

[johnny139]

I like the old ones better. I mean, sure, the new ones tell us more, but they're not bios. They're story snippets. Now, being a Fan-Fic writer, I can't complain about good Heroscape story, but I don't think it should be in the bio section. I do like them, though.

[markwars]

First of all a comment to Hahn....this is a message board filled with geeks here to express our opinions. If everyone here wrote nothing but glowing praise to Hasbro what would be the point of having a free exchange of ideas? Heck, even Hasbro would find that useless and without any merit. Constructive criticism has led to all sorts of rulings, changes, and new ideas from Hasbro. If anything I think I should have offered a more substantial reason for not liking the new style of bios, but I certainly shouldn't be expected to just be happy to have something. I'm not busting Hasbro's chops, I was just expressing an opinion.

Let me start by saying that I'm not busting your chops...

Lately I have noticed that no matter what good stuff comes down the pipe some people still get bent over it and it makes my head spin. I mean gaming should...no strike that gaming IS about having a good time with your crew. A bio is nice, but not necessary to playing the game. It's fluff, but cool fluff.

Maybe it's just me. I mean the last few years I have tried to focus and enjoy the positive and not dwell on the negative. It makes me wonder if some folks have a better time complaining about Scape instead of having fun playing Scape.

PLH

Hahn I think some people do enjoy complaining as a hobby. A few like that have been banned from this site thank Jebus. The last thing I want to be painted as is the new Reaper, but at the same point I think I should be allowed to say that I prefer the old style bios rather than the new bios without being called a complainer - not that you necessarily did that.

[markwars]

I like the old ones better. I mean, sure, the new ones tell us more, but they're not bios. They're story snippets.

This is what I should have said. johnny139 nailed the exact thoughts that I so poorly expressed. Perhaps what I should have said was, "I love the bios. I like the new storyline. Hasbro, please give us more of both."

Can everyone view that statement as a wish rather than a complaint?

[KRUG!]

I've finally had a chance to check out the new "bios". I do agree with whomever said they are more story than bio, but the fact that seems to be overlooked (unless I over looked the fact elsewhere!) is that Jotun has 2 brothers! Can't wait to see them!

[Taeblewalker]

I wonder if those "brothers" are really brothers-in-arms.

[KRUG!]

Let us hope so Taeblewalker..........Let us hope so.....

[Elstree]

The last thing I want to be painted as is the new Reaper I'm almost certainly in the minority on this one, but I miss Reaper. Sure, he was a prickly character and difficult to get along with, but he spoke his mind. Sometimes he said what needed to be said when no one else would say it.

[Karkadinn]

I'm almost certainly in the minority on this one, but I miss Reaper.

Me too. ;) I mean, I can understand why he got banned and all... but as much as he did a lot of things wrong, he also did a lot of things right. It was kind of a lose-lose situation either way.

[GaryLASQ]

me three. although that might have something to do with the fact the he and i never locked horns.

[markwars]

The last thing I want to be painted as is the new Reaper I'm almost certainly in the minority on this one, but I miss Reaper. Sure, he was a prickly character and difficult to get along with, but he spoke his mind. Sometimes he said what needed to be said when no one else would say it.

While I appreciate the fact that Reaper spoke out on things that others might not, my memory is too good to miss some of his other....shall we say quirks. No I never had it out with him, but his "holier than thou" attitude and haughty demeanor chased more people away than anything else. I don't miss reading posts where he was intentionally trying humliate newbs or ruffle the feathers of the staff. Of course some would say this site needs a new junkyard dog, but frankly I like the kinder gentler Scapers we have today. I just wish that Reaper could have found a way to tame his online persona, because I do believe that in reality he's probably a pretty nice guy.

BTW, why do all of my passing comments in this thread keep generating new debates? :P

[Hahnarama]

Hahn I think some people do enjoy complaining as a hobby. A few like that have been banned from this site thank Jebus. The last thing I want to be painted as is the new Reaper, ....

I dub thee......son of Reaper :P

I'm almost certainly in the minority on this one, but I miss Reaper. Sure, he was a prickly character and difficult to get along with, but he spoke his mind. Sometimes he said what needed to be said when no one else would say it.

The next time we play Ca$h -n- Guns I am shooting you every time. :D

Seriously it was the way he said it. We never locked horns but boy did he **** off a lot of my crew. You can speak your mind, even be angry in your postings and still not be cruel.

:hijacked:

[markwars]

Hahn I think some people do enjoy complaining as a hobby. A few like that have been banned from this site thank Jebus. The last thing I want to be painted as is the new Reaper, ....

I dub thee......son of Reaper :P

Now that's just......reaper-like. :lol: I think you owe me a beer at GenCon. :wink:

[Turtleboy]

The last thing I want to be painted as is the new Reaper I'm almost certainly in the minority on this one, but I miss Reaper. Sure, he was a prickly character and difficult to get along with, but he spoke his mind. Sometimes he said what needed to be said when no one else would say it.

I almost agree with Elstree ! Reaper told it straight up, guess thats what needed to be said sometimes. (btw welcome back man! long time)

[truth]

The last thing I want to be painted as is the new Reaper I'm almost certainly in the minority on this one, but I miss Reaper. Sure, he was a prickly character and difficult to get along with, but he spoke his mind. Sometimes he said what needed to be said when no one else would say it.

I almost agree with Elstree ! Reaper told it straight up, guess thats what needed to be said sometimes. (btw welcome back man! long time)

Yeah but most of the time he just needed to keep his dang mouth shut.

[Eclipse]

It actually feels weird without a Reaper here. I mean, every other hobby I spend time reading boards about has at least one guy who is certain they can do a better job than the developers and spends every waking moment finding fault in their work. Those kind of people you find dying in the dessert that will gladly drink your water, then ask why it isn't carbonated. :lol:

[markwars]

It actually feels weird without a Reaper here. I mean, every other hobby I spend time reading boards about has at least one guy who is certain they can do a better job than the developers and spends every waking moment finding fault in their work. Those kind of people you find dying in the dessert that will gladly drink your water, then ask why it isn't carbonated. :lol:

Just one more reason this site is refreshing.

[bunjee]

It actually feels weird without a Reaper here. I mean, every other hobby I spend time reading boards about has at least one guy who is certain they can do a better job than the developers and spends every waking moment finding fault in their work. Those kind of people you find dying in the dessert that will gladly drink your water, then ask why it isn't carbonated. :lol:Oh, we still have 'em. They just don't use as many emoticons so you don't notice them as much.

http://heroscapers.com/community/images/smiles/shrug.gif


Oh, right, the topic!
I've always kind of been take it or leave it on the bios, I just hated seeing "Coming soon" on the character sheets, kind of like having an "Under Construction" page on a company website, freaking have it or remove it, but don't lie!

So, I'm glad to see them, some I like more than others, and I have high hopes that we may see character pages and bios online before the actual characters hit the shelves for the next releases! Hmm, maybe I should hope for Thora's and Dawn of Darkness before I get all carried away.