The Book of Icy Road Map

[Hahma]

Originally Posted by Shedim Kabal

Y'all have a lot of inspiring maps hiding out in this ol' part of town, but I guess I don't gotta tell ya that.

Nice to see you around these parts Shedim. I remember seeing you a couple times at GaryLASQs game events. Glad you like the stuff here and hopefully you'll give some superheroscape a try, it's a real blast.

[Griffin]

Thanks Shedim. You know you are welcome to join in and participate with C3G right? We would love to have you.

[ZBeeblebrox]

Hey Griff, I like this map for use with all Heroscape...nice job!

[Griffin]

Thanks. Some BoV maps really inspired this one.

[quozl]

I think this is ready for playtesting.

[Taeblewalker]

I'd say it's ready too.

[Griffin]

Yeah, but I won't get around to doing it until after CHRISTmas.

[davidlhsl]

Here's my battle on the map.

When I set it up, I wasn't a huge fan of the walls, as I felt they hindered access via that flanking route. However, there is a space on either side non-fliers could use.

The road is the most efficient means to reach the other side, but the road is vulnerable to the high ground on either side. I love that aspect of the map.

I played with slippery ice, and I think that probably hinders movement more than heavy snow would.

It's certainly a large map and really feels big when playing.

[Griffin]

Originally Posted by davidlhsl

Here's my battle on the map.

Thanks.

When I set it up, I wasn't a huge fan of the walls, as I felt they hindered access via that flanking route. However, there is a space on either side non-fliers could use.

Yes, and I wanted to make it so that any flanking units had to either go behind the wall and give up line of sight on the road, or go in front of the wall and risk being engaged by units on the road.

The road is the most efficient means to reach the other side, but the road is vulnerable to the high ground on either side. I love that aspect of the map.

Yep, there is a risk VS reward feature there; something us Heroes talk about a lot and I really value as it keeps the game interesting. You can either take the long way and keep height, or go the fast way straight through and be vulnerable to attacks from the hills. Something makes me think that Flash will careless go where he wants to.

I played with slippery ice, and I think that probably hinders movement more than heavy snow would.

I could see that, since there is so much ice being used near the road.

It's certainly a large map and really feels big when playing.

Cool. This is one where I want the armies to really explore and find battles in different locations.

[Griffin]

I propose we move to playtesting.

[Hahma]

yea

[quozl]

Yea