GenCon Maps 2008

[Rÿchean]

Before we unveil the Maps for GenCon '08, I wanted to thank all those that helped with the map development and selection process:

Jexik, funrun, Ninthdoc, fezzikthedoor, wisinger, Velenne, UranusPChicago, bunjee, Revdyer, Kahrma, Gamebear, truth, grungebob, lonewolf, skynight, theGuru, Hahnarama

Also, special thanks to Ch1an0 for rendering quality map images.

The goal was to come up with a diverse group of maps in terms of game play and terrain. We chose maps for playability, uniqueness, and aesthetic value.

We have a variety of events with a variety of needs. Some of the events like Capture Raelin and Jumpstart will be played on larger maps with clear center points. Smaller maps will be used in the Damnation Alley to promote quick play. All of the maps will be used in the main event.

Gamebear is our featured cartographer as he has 2 entries in our map pool.

** Thanks to lonewolf for the Compilation of 2008 Gencon Maps * * 5MB DL

1. Turret Rocks by Kahrma


A single ROTV build and a map Enshrined in the Battlefield of Valhalla. A semi controversial map that really adds to the diversity of the map pool. The somewhat large size and presence of a central location make it a map favorable for JumpStart and Capture Raelin. Because the balance of the map and design, the glyph of Astrid will always be used on this map unless the map is used for a non glyph event.
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2. Feylund Fountain by Velenne


A small cut throat style map. There are no glyph locations listed but, depending on the event, the glyph locations will be on each side by the rock, next to the small wall part of the Ruins. This map will be prime for Damnation Alley.
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3. Fire Isles by yagyuninja


Another small, cut throat map. This Battlefield of Valhalla has been immensely popular. It's brutal play style makes it a diverse addition. Glyph locations will remain as documented. This will be used in Damnation Alley for sure.
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4. Little Ramparts by Ch1can0


A castle road map with a nice size footprint as well as a center point. We will be using only the non-wall version pictured above. The center glyph location will not be used. This map will be used for Capture Raelin and Jumpstart.
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5. Mole Hills - Jungle Edition by Jonathan


New twist on a BoV classic. This map, despite it's size, will not be used for Jumpstart or Capture Raelin as it does not have a clearly fair central location. Glyph locations will be used for random glyphs.
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6. Winter Holdout by Jexik


Jexik did a good job remaking this Hasbro classic. All the fun of the original Forsaken Waters with some added LOS blockers. The map will be played light snow, slippery ice for all events it is used in. The ede glyph locations will be used for random glyphs.
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7. Embattled Fen by GameBear


A nice size map with a central location, this one will be used in Capture Raelin and Jumpstart events and is a great all around map for any event. Another BoV map that gives us diversity. Glyph location will be used for random glyphs.
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8. Higways and Dieways - Swarm Edition by UranusPChicago/Rÿchean


The original Highways and Dieways used so little of the ROTV that a modified version was made with the Swarm master set. This allows us to get the most out of our resources and have H&D represented at least in a modified version. This map does have a central location that makes it suitable for Capture Raelin or Jumpstart. Glyph locations will be used for random glyphs.
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9. Jungle Swamp Road by Rÿchean


A creation of mine using the left over road not used for Feylund Fountain. Yet another facelift for a Hasbro classic. The jungle terrain provides stopping points along the path to help melee get to the fight. The map is also a nice size and has a central location that make it favorable for Capture Raelin and Jumpstart. Glyph locations will be used for random glyphs.
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10. Ticalla Sunrise by Gamebear


One of the new downloads here, Ticalla Sunrise is a beauty with some nice features. This will be a general purpose map for all events. Glyph locations will be used for random glyphs.
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Glyphs: Some events will not use glyphs and some events may use specific, predetermined glyphs. Some maps may use the static glyphs specified in the map download; some will use the glyph locations but the glyphs will be pulled at random from a pool. Turret Rocks will have a static Astrid except when used for the Capture Raelin event. This is the only place Astrid will appear during any of the events.
The glyph pool will be as follows:

Ulaniva (+1 unique attack)
Crevcor (+1 common attack)
Gerda (+1 defense)
Valda (+2 move)
Dagmar (+8 initiative)
Lodin (+1 to D20 rolls) in some cases the glyph of Brandar will be used to represent the glyph of Lodin

Start zone size on each map will be 24 hexes. We will not augment start zones for any event. The Heat of Battle is limited to 24 hexes worth of figures, even though the event does not use start zones in traditional fashion.

Questions: I do ask that questions in this thread be limited to he maps themselves rather than event game play. Event discussion and rules clarification should occur in this THREAD
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* * * The intent is to have each map built five times for a total of 50 maps. The personnel running any and all the GenCon tournaments reserve the right to omit maps or add alternate maps as needed, for any or all of the events. Also, minor changes may be made to the maps for any or all of the events as the needs of the tournaments arise or issues are discovered. Alternate maps or may not be used depending on the resources provided. We will try our best to leave the maps as they are listed here with the minor changes already specified and will make every effort to update this information if there is a change prior to GenCon. * * *

[Hahnarama]

Hey boys and gurls don't let Ry's praise fool you...he deserves all of the credit for these maps. He just bounced ideas off the rest of us an d he took our recommendations and made sure all of these maps were worthy.

I've play tested most of them but Ry gave hours if not DAYS of his own time to make sure they were balanced.

He deserves a HUGE round of applause.

[Revdyer]

This is a great selection of maps, Ry; and ALL the credit should go to you and the individual map creators.

<Revrep, of course>

[Codeman]

Thanks for getting these posted ... I would agree that they look good, the real test of course is building them and playing some games. Looks like I have to get some more Ticalla Jungle expansions so I can keep one of each built and ready to play.

Thank you to all that made this happen.... see ya at Indy!

[Onacara]

Great job Ry...pos rep sent

[Shades fan]

Great job Pos Rep!
a quick question though, What map are you planning on using for the marvel games?

[Fezzikthedoor]

Originally Posted by Hahnarama

Hey boys and gurls don't let Ry's praise fool you...he deserves all of the credit for these maps. He just bounced ideas off the rest of us an d he took our recommendations and made sure all of these maps were worthy.

I've play tested most of them but Ry gave hours if not DAYS of his own time to make sure they were balanced.

He deserves a HUGE round of applause.

Word. In fact, he deserves so much praise that normal clapping won't do; as we speak I am slapping my nekkid belly with both hands, slapping my thighs together vigorously, and typing with my tongue.

Thanks for the mention, but you did all the hard work for sure.

[Onacara]

Originally Posted by Fezzikthedoor

Word. In fact, he deserves so much praise that normal clapping won't do; as we speak I am slapping my nekkid belly with both hands, slapping my thighs together vigorously, and typing with my tongue.

Thanks for the mention, but you did all the hard work for sure.

Paris says....That's Hot!!!

[Gulp]

Blasted! Embattled Fen, so we meet again. You've bested me in battle every time we've met, but that will change soon. August, Embattled Fen, August.

Great selection, Rÿchean. Nice to see Fire Isles in the mix.

[Grungebob]

Originally Posted by Gulp

Blasted! Embattled Fen, so we meet again. You've bested me in battle every time we've met, but that will change soon. August, Embattled Fen, August.

Great selection, Rÿchean. Nice to see Fire Isles in the mix.

Gulp, are you going to Gencon?

[Gulp]

Originally Posted by Grungebob

Gulp, are you going to Gencon?

Yup!! I'm signed up for the big Friday championship, and I'll probably try to get into one of the Saturday Alley matches. I'm even thinking of dressing up for the tournament to intimidate my opponent. Just imagine, GB, looking across Ticalla Sunrise and seeing me dressed up in my gigantic Marro Hive costume! Intimidation Train, rollin' out!

[Grungebob]

Originally Posted by Gulp

Yup!! I'm signed up for the big Friday championship, and I'll probably try to get into one of the Saturday Alley matches. I'm even thinking of dressing up for the tournament to intimidate my opponent. Just imagine, GB, looking across Ticalla Sunrise and seeing me dressed up in my gigantic Marro Hive costumelike Kelda! Intimidation Train, rollin' out!

Yes very intimidating.