Central Arkansas Tournament - May 3rd -Results

[Revdyer]

I would prefer a set of four or five maps with the number of duplicates needed to accommodate the number of players. I would think in terms of having one lava, one glacier, one swamp, and one road (or a mixture of them, but something like that, with a small number of different, distinctive map types used).

[Clarissimus]

I, for one, would like to see some of the newer BoV maps represented, namely Road Rampage and Fire Isles.

[LongHeroscaper]

Originally Posted by Clarissimus

I, for one, would like to see some of the newer BoV maps represented, namely Road Rampage and Fire Isles.

Those two are in our list , and I would like to use them too. So far, except the Tundra map in BoV, I have not liked other nominated Tundra maps. Well, maybe Ice Buffer by GameBear. So, unless there will be an exciting, good looking, balanced Tundra map showing up, I think we have to use the map in BoV for Tundra.

[LongHeroscaper]

Originally Posted by Revdyer

I would prefer a set of four or five maps with the number of duplicates needed to accommodate the number of players. I would think in terms of having one lava, one glacier, one swamp, and one road (or a mixture of them, but something like that, with a small number of different, distinctive map types used).

How about castle? We can use The Broken Skyline .

[Revdyer]

Yes, I think Broken Skyline, even if the author is present is an excellent map. Fire Isles is a must. Road Rampage (or the ever reliable Marr Highway) are a must too.

[Clarissimus]

I'm not sure why Marr Highway is "ever-reliable." I played it for the first time in Austin, MN a couple weeks back and my experience was less than pleasant.

It seems every game starts with a few "dead" rounds while both players move up their pieces to the frontline. True, the one who can do this faster has an advantage, but when I play Heroscape I want to start fighting in the first round! (Second round is okay, too.) I accept that sometimes there's a lot of maneuvering to be had before two forces actually engage, but on Marr Highway it just doesn't seem meaningful because it's so predictable. I move up my guys and you move up yours. Next OM. Same thing. Next. More of the same.

Then once you get fighting there's not a lot of room for maneuvering. I like the ducking around the ruins, risking a glyph grab, battling it out for the next hill stuff. But lots of maps have that without such a restrictive width.

And if your opponent has the Marro Hive, well, you'd better hope his d20 is in a low-rolling mood or you can pretty much count having to kill the rest of his army twice.

I'd rather play Highways and Dieways. Now that's a map with excitement. Close-quarters combat, height is off the roads, LOS blockers aplenty . . . that's my idea of fun.

[rym]

Originally Posted by Clarissimus

I'd rather play Highways and Dieways. Now that's a map with excitement. Close-quarters combat, height is off the roads, LOS blockers aplenty . . . that's my idea of fun.

I'm sure Longheroscaper wouldn't mind playing on that map either, huh Long?

[Revdyer]

Originally Posted by Clarissimus

I'm not sure why Marr Highway is "ever-reliable."

I'm sorry, Clarissimus, for your experience with the map. I've played on it in three tournaments and had a great time every time (I lost two out of the three times, but they were good games.). So, I suppose, our experiences simply differ.

[LongHeroscaper]

Originally Posted by rym

I'm sure Longheroscaper wouldn't mind playing on that map either, huh Long?

Actually, the only tournament game I played on it, I lost . Wait a minute, you were there, too. OK, you just want to remind me about that game, don't you? You are a bad person, rym!

[rym]

Originally Posted by LongHeroscaper

Actually, the only tournament game I played on it, I lost . Wait a minute, you were there, too. OK, you just want to remind me about that game, don't you? You are a bad person, rym!

My nerves at being at my first tournament got the better of me or you would've lost!

(I was in awe of playing the renowned Longheroscaper) <grins>

PM sent to you Longheroscaper.

To Revdyer et al, I apologize for any thread hijacking I may have done for a tournament I'm not even gonna be at.

[Revdyer]

No apology necessary, rym. You're among friends here.

[rym]

Originally Posted by Revdyer

No apology necessary, rym. You're among friends here.

Thanks Rev!.

(As I hijack once again to offer my gratitude... )