Castle Base Bunker and Capture the Flag

I came across a new idea in a great thread/blog I was reading a few days ago and decided to incorporate it in a new map/scenario. I wish I could remember where I first read about this. I tried searching for it, but was unsuccessful. Here’s the idea: using castle bases pieces without castle walls attached to create visually interesting and unoccupiable spaces. (Is that’s even a word?)


I’ve integrated this concept into a new map which has yet to be named. It’s basically a “capture the flag” scenario. On either side of a low “no man’s land” sits a hill, on top of which rests a fortified bunker. The castle base pieces create a low wall around the bunker that cannot be walked across (flying still permitted) and therefore cannot be occupied either. Although the idea of leaving castle wall pieces uncapped has been used to prevent fliers gaining advantage, I don’t think the idea of just using castle bases has really been explored.

I understand that this is a violation of building code but… hey, what the heck…


I haven’t yet come up with a great scenario for this map. I was hoping you could help me with that. In either bunker there is a Glyph of Brandar (the flag) that will need to be occupied, unengaged, by the conqueror in order to win. There are four glyphs (Astrid, Gerda, Ivor, and Valda) shuffled and placed symbol-side up within the “no man’s land.” Maybe it’s a training simulation Vydar uses to teach new recruits about battle in Valhalla. (That sucks, doesn’t it?) You can probably come up with something better. Help!

Please, let me know what you think. Comments and suggestions welcome. Additional ideas, even more welcome! Thanks!