HELP: In need of a 4 player map

[TexHex]

Heroscape family,
I need your help. I'm sure they are around these forums (somewhere), but I am pressed for time (and it's tough with a 27 lb. 6 month old son).

Here's my dilemma:
I am hosting a game tomorrow at 2PM for three newcomers. They are quite excited, but I'm concerned about "overwhelming" them. The first impression is essential if I want to convert them into 'Scapers, so I'm a little more concerned for tomorrow's map than usual. Guess I'm suffering from cartographers block.

Anyway, I really need your help. Especially from you veterans.

We are playing on a 51 1/2" sq pub table.
I'm thinking a simple layout here, but in case you care to know:
I own 7 RotV master sets, 1 SotM master set, 3 TJ, 2 TT, 2 VW, 4 FotA, 2 RttFF, and one Marvel set.
I really want them to enjoy the game while easing their understanding of the game and rules. Any suggestions and advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
TexHex
</IMG>

[Warlord Alpha]

I have a map I have played on and converted to VirtualScape but it is team based (2 teams of 2). Is that what you are looking for, or do you need a free for all map?

It uses a bunch of different terrain and looks really cool, really shows off Heroscape, but that means a lot of rules come into play (like road, etc.), and, like I said, its built for 2v2. Just reply if you are interested.

[smileydude560]

I suggest Sealocked.

It doesn't use any special rules, and you can pretty much ignore roads. A great start map for 4 players.

And being on teams makes it easier to come up with strategies, when both players don't understand the rules well.

[TexHex]

Thanks Alpha,
These guys want a free for all (although I tried to encourage teams). Might use it in a future event though so please hook me up.
Thanks.

[smileydude560]

http://www.heroscapers.com/community...do=file&id=451
^^^^^^
Tee Hee.
How about a good first impression?

[TexHex]

Originally Posted by TexHex

Thanks Alpha,
These guys want a free for all (although I tried to encourage teams). Might use it in a future event though so please hook me up.
Thanks.

Nice. I truly appreciate the support. Please, keep them coming!

[Warlord Alpha]

Here you are. I haven't found motivation to download a PDF printer yet, so you instead get a large image I pieced together using print screen and photoshop and a picture of the map.

Spoiler Alert!

(yes, for whatever reasons, my friend decided to draft the Marro Hive. Its not actually part of the map. Click the image to make larger)

Build instructions below.

Spoiler Alert!

edit: hmm, photobucket decreased the size of the image by a lot...tell me if you can't see it.

It uses 1 RotV, 1 SotM, 1 RttFF, 1 VW. I don't own a lot of terrain, so I made the most of what I had. It may not be 100% balanced, but its more than good enough for a casual game. And obviously you can easily edit it, add some more hills or elevation where you feel necessary.

[TexHex]

Originally Posted by smileydude560

http://www.heroscapers.com/community...do=file&id=451
^^^^^^
Tee Hee.
How about a good first impression?

Impressive!
How many times have you tried it?
Better yet, how "playable" is it?

[smileydude560]

Originally Posted by TexHex

Impressive!
How many times have you tried it?
Better yet, how "playable" is it?

I have no clue. I'm jealous of your collection.

[TexHex]

Originally Posted by Warlord Alpha

Here you are. I haven't found motivation to download a PDF printer yet, so you instead get a large image I pieced together using print screen and photoshop and a picture of the map.

Spoiler Alert!

(yes, for whatever reasons, my friend decided to draft the Marro Hive. Its not actually part of the map. Click the image to make larger)

Build instructions below.

Spoiler Alert!

It uses 1 RotV, 1 SotM, 1 RttFF, 1 VW. I don't own a lot of terrain, so I made the most of what I had. It may not be 100% balanced, but its more than good enough for a casual game. And obviously you can easily edit it, add some more hills or elevation where you feel necessary.

Sweet!
I'm feeling some renewed insperation here...
No!
I'm feeling..."Insperado!"

[TexHex]

Originally Posted by smileydude560

I have no clue. I'm jealous of your collection.

Thanks.

[Warlord Alpha]

Originally Posted by TexHex

Sweet!
I'm feeling some renewed insperation here...
No!
I'm feeling..."Insperado!"

Glad to help

Originally Posted by TexHex

Thanks.

Hard to NOT be jealous of a collection like that, that is a MESS of terrain you have yourself.