C3G Interview - April 2018
Posted April 29th, 2018 at 04:39 AM by HS Codex
C3G Interview
streaky2007
Author: davidlhsl
Here is another classic interview from streaky2007. This interview originally aired July 16, 2012.
Streaky left the group awhile ago but had a lasting impression on me and this project. We miss you streaky and you are always welcome to return!
Not to be confused with the Ray Stevens song, here comes streaky2007!
How did you discover Heroscape? I see you’re from the UK. Was it difficult to get?
I got back into board gaming through ill health and finding BoardGameGeek. Inspired by Tom Vasel’s Top 100, I put HeroScape on my hit-list. My parents bought me a copy for Christmas 2008 and I had bought myself a copy just in case they didn’t. At the time, Rise of the Valkyrie was widely available for about £13 – 15 ($20 – 25). I also managed to get 2 copies of Road to the Forgotten Forest for £6 ($10) each in an online gaming store clearance sale. I have since spent obscene amounts of money buying official HeroScape, C3G and C3V stuff.
What is your favorite C3G design, and why?
My game group has changed a lot, so we often use Matt Helm’s cards (because they are a lot simpler) for introductory games. As a result, I’ve only played with a small percentage of my extensive C3G collection. So far I’ve really enjoyed Punisher because of his flexible attacks, and Blob is great with his extra defense and immovability—he makes a great trap. I also love Red Tornado. He plays exactly to theme and has some great strategies.
I’m also a fan of Matt Helm’s customs. Which of his designs is your favorite?
Again, picking just one is hard, but my favourites include the Flash (smacking people while running through them), Green Arrow (very clever design for Trick Shot) and Hawkeye (Flying, Carry, Double Attack and long range make him very useful).
Also, I’ve just signed up for Bats’ Spider-Woman playtest—he must have read my mind!
Do you play Heroscape (Classic or C3G) with any house rules? Do you prefer to play with or without glyphs?
The only house rules I’ve played is getting the rules wrong! As for glyphs, I can see pros and cons. They can make the game more swingy, but also more fun. I never add them to a map unless they’re included on the map build instructions.
Is there a comic figure that C3G hasn’t yet released that you would love to see?
Gosh, there are absolutely loads I’d love to see, so I’ll limit myself to a Top 10.
- Mary Marvel (classic red outfit—“Captain Marvel” miniature)
- Captain Marvel Jr.
- Rorschach (a whole Watchmen wave would be awesome)
- Ms. Marvel (I have the Warbird mini, but the new one looks great)
- Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)
- Hyperion (from Squadron Supreme ... amazing pre-Watchmen series)
- Mr. Mind (removed from his cylinder: that’d make a great DO)
- Beta Ray Bill
- Supergirl (original Silver Age version using earliest HeroClix version)
- Captain Atom (the original Dr. Manhattan)
Do you play any other games besides Heroscape? What is the worst game you’ve ever played? What is your favorite non-Heroscape game?
I play lots of other games, but HeroScape is the daddy. For quick games I love Bohnanza, Guillotine, Jambo and Archaeology: The Card Game. I also love Arkham Horror, Runebound, Star Wars: The Queen’s Gambit, Thunderstone, Wings of War, Nexus Ops and Return of the Heroes.
The worst game I have ever played probably goes to the Really Nasty Horse Racing Game. It was really frustrating and a total nightmare!
As for my favourite non-HeroScape game, it would probably go to Runebound at the moment.
What is the most difficult thing you’ve ever had to learn?
Thing I’ve actually achieved or not? It’s such a broad question. Being a dad is daily challenge, which I do better at some days than others. Trusting that God will see me through tough times is something I struggle with, but I’m slowly learning that one. In gaming terms, learning Arkham Horror was a bit of a marathon. It took Grudunza’s video series on BoardGameGeek for me to make a start on it, plus a few solo games before I felt I had enough of a handle on it to play it with other people.
What is your favorite animal?
I’ve always loved cats. I would have loved to have one when I was a kid, but my dad is allergic and my mum hates them. When I left home, my flat didn’t allow pets. When my wife and I bought our first house, we got two kittens within a couple of months. They are sisters. My wife has a tortoiseshell called Snaps and my little tabby is called ... Streaky (after Supergirl’s super-cat from the Silver Age Superman comics). They are now 6 years old and very affectionate, and the kids love them. I love most animals (and think ocelots look amazing) but my favourite animal is Streaky.
If you could have a superpower in real life, what would it be?
All the usual choices are tempting: flying, invulnerability, time travel etc. But with three young kids who are a lot of work, I think I’d like Purple Man’s power!
Here it is: THE STUPID QUESTION! I’ll ask a really stupid question, and you can answer it as serious or as silly as you wish. Be very afraid!
The Stupid Question: I hope I’m not playing into a stereotype, but I really enjoy drinking loose leaf tea. Create a unique and bizarre way to brew a cuppa.
I don’t really bother with loose leaf tea much as bags are easier. I drank a lot of normal English breakfast tea in the past, but I’ve gone right off it the last 5 – 10 years or so. I love Earl Grey tea, but I have it with milk like normal tea, which I believe is not the done thing. I also like most fruit teas, ginger, mint etc. as well as green tea with lemon. But I’m really more of a coffee man. I also always go for Fair Trade whenever possible.
C3G 3 Truths and a Lie
- One of the main reasons I moved house was to have a room where I could leave a HeroScape map setup.
- I never use any proxies when playing HeroScape.
- I will pay $10 commission per card for C3G Heroes to release alternate figure versions of cards I would like.
- I took ages to get involved with C3G because I found navigating the forums a complete nightmare.
Answer:
- Having three kids in a small bed house was reason #1, but my game room was in my Top 3—specifically for HeroScape.
- Yeah, it was a lie. I don’t like doing it, but I’m finally getting over that personality disorder.
- But that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t really like some alternative cards. Multiple Man and Captain Marvel being right at the top of the list—money is waiting for you!
- On BoardGameGeek I can find stuff, but on here I have real trouble. I have to traul through stuff several times over and still miss loads of stuff.
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Posted April 29th, 2018 at 04:58 PM by Tornado
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Another excellent article! It’s good to see some of these re-airiings.
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Posted April 29th, 2018 at 07:26 PM by flameslayer93
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Hi Spinny,
I'm still alive. I really miss HeroScape, but my social circle has become more of a social amorphus blob. I'm glad to see you're still involved here, you were always one of my favourites. |
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Posted April 30th, 2018 at 01:39 AM by streaky2007
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Good to hear! You are always welcome to return if you ever get the itch again. Would love to see you LD the Lawmaster.
Just added the Brit Cit Judge! It was fun reading through your wish list. We got to about half of them. |
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Posted May 2nd, 2018 at 10:18 AM by Tornado
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