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Re: NHSD: SoCal Slaughter! 2018
Ahh! Feedback! Loving it, guys ... keep it coming.
Excellent! Top post updated. We're at 10 so far; I would love it if we could get to 12. I think I've only got a shot at one more from my side, realistically. But I'm still encouraging as enthusiastically as I can. Quote:
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Now, building may be somewhat of a challenge. But I'm thinking that each combo map will have 3 sets of instructions: one for the left-hand map, one for the right-hand map, and one that shows how they fit together and any additional pieces. That's the primary reason I made the bridge pieces pink—so it's obvious that these are "extra" pieces that fit into blank spots on the other 2 sets of instructions. Now, I'm hoping that each combo map, including bridge pieces, will be contributed by a single map-maker. However, I think it's still doable to have the two sides provided by two different attendees, especially if we're careful to make the bridge pieces super-obvious ... by which I mean, use the same terrain type for every bridge piece on a given map, and make it something that nothing else on either side is using. Asphalt and concrete will be the obvious choices, but swamp could work in certain cases, and maybe even sand or rock sometimes (like if you're bridging an ice map to a dungeon map or a lava map to a swamp map or something). Road and lava field are out, obviously, and none of the half-height tiles are usable; grass is probably too common, and snow just doesn't provide enough different shapes. Dungeon seems tempting, but there are powers tied to it, so it's not really feasible. But you see what I'm saying: if it's super-obvious where the bridge pieces are, then it should be fairly obvious where the maps break apart, and then it's not hard to make sure everybody gets their own pieces back. I want to be really careful about making sure everybody gets their stuff back, as there will be a lot of mixing in this format, and we've already had issues with that before (as D-man's sig attests ). Quote:
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But, hey: I have zero problems with throwing a few supers onto the restricted list. Point me at the power rankings and I'll make that change in a heartbeat. Last thing: I've done another combo: Stygian Rift + Highways and Dieways == Stygian Dieways. Check it out. This one goes up to level 3, and they fit together so beautifully that I only had to add a double and a triple ... and mainly that was just to have a place to put the treasure glyphs. It's weird to me how sweetly some of these just flow right into each other. And feel free to tell me if you need me to expand these a bit so you can see how they're going to fit together. I know rotating them around in your head can be a PITA; I usually have to take at least one of the maps and suck it into the Gimp and do a rotate on it just to see how to orient it even to recreate the edges myself ... Quote:
Why I Left the C3V Last edited by Xotli; October 16th, 2018 at 06:57 AM. Reason: fixed some typos |
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And Surfer is an A- as well. I'm a little surprised Thanos isn't in there, since he's soooo hard to kill (permanently), but that's fine. Quote:
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Okay, two more updates for tonight: First, I've gone through the power rankings and reviewed the entire restricted list based on that. The only actual change I made was adding Cap, but I at least looked at everyone from A+ to A- who's not on our list. Details below for those who care.
Spoiler Alert!
Secondly, I went through and looked at who can make what maps. My conclusions are as follows:
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Okay, the news for today is, I have now built a combo map and set it up on my dining room table. Specifically, it is Dance of the Dryads + Ticalla Sunrise == Dryad Sunrise. For this one, I tried just going ahead and recreating the entirety of both maps. Thoughts:
I'll work on doing full map builds for all the other combo maps, and I think I'll start putting together some ideas for pool armies. It's probably a good idea to throw out some ideas so people will have an idea what to expect. Plus that way people can offer ... shall we say ... constructive criticism. I was also thinking about what hivelord brought up before ... what happens if you don't get your preferred army from the pool? Again, totally just spitballing here, but maybe there could be some sort of consolation prize for someeone snaking your army. Something tiny: 10 extra points when counting up at the end of the game, or a token that can be redeemed at any time to remove a single wound marker, or something along those lines. I still think it won't happen as often as we think, especially if we have several terrain-specific choices. But, it couldn't hurt to balance the scales in some small way if random choice screws you out of an army choice that you think would've helped you win. Quote:
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Also, another snag. I went to put Hot Heights together with Burial Marsh, and, for the first time, they don't go together beautifully ... they don't realy go together at all. I can't see any way to put them together that doesn't either: a) go off in some crazy direction, so that the map wouldn't fit on any table known to man, or b) put somebody's startzone literally adjacent to the other map. I'm thinking I'll substitute a lower pick of mine for Burial Marsh ... possibly Draugur, as it has similar terrain choices. But I have a gap in my spreadsheet data, so, before I get any further: @Detrimentalman , how many (if any) BftUs (a.k.a. dungeon master sets) do you have? Once I know that, I can start assigning maps out. Thx guys. This is hard work, but it's kinda fun. EDIT: Stygian Dieways is now a full map; check it out. Also added set requirements and (probably more importantly for our purposes) size info to the descriptions of both this one and Dryad Sunrise. Quote:
Why I Left the C3V Last edited by Xotli; October 20th, 2018 at 04:02 AM. Reason: added map update |
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I am 90% sure I have two of the DnD master sets, if that’s what you mean. If you’re talking castles, I have at least 2.
I am missing various figures, probably borrowed and never returned. My initials SMT are on the underside of the base on all of my figures, thanks in advance for returning them upon discovery... |
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Oh, I didn't have that down either, so that's good to know too. Okay, the news for today is:
PLUS: I finished the revision on April Puddles. Full map, new pic, better description, size added. Quote:
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The tournament format is already naturally imbalanced so I have no issue with glyphs being slightly lopsided.
I have glyphs if the issue was needing more of any type. We could also just put a sticky on some and proclaim it to be a missing option if we still don’t have enough. We could use duplicate glyphs and stipulate you can’t use two of the same type. All I got. I am missing various figures, probably borrowed and never returned. My initials SMT are on the underside of the base on all of my figures, thanks in advance for returning them upon discovery... |
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I don't mind repeat treasures. Or the Searing Intensity glyph. Also worth noting that Lava Resistant gives you immunity to Searing Intensity glyph, so the Lava Resistant Glyph has the potential to not suck outright if paired with the Searing Intensity Glyph.
Also for using Urk. Always cool to read about one of your designs being played. |
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That was very helpful, thx! Did you have any opinion on whether we should start the trap rolls high and come down, as I suggested, or just keep them low throughout and accept that there will be a mad scramble for glyphs on round 1? Quote:
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@warriorneedsfoodbadly : Any thoughts on the table sizes? I'm starting to get really concerned about whether we're going to be able to find 4 playable surfaces that'll be large enough. We're looking for about 5' x 4', I'd say, to allow enough room for cards and dice and all that. Today's top news is not good, I'm afraid. Over the weekend, the Smaller Animal stepped on a pencil, and now has a healthy chunk of graphite embedded in his left foot. He'll have to have yet another surgery, although much more minor this time. The recovery time is pretty quick, so it's possible that he could still make it. We're keeping our fingers crossed. But nothing is certain at this point. We'll just have to wait and see how it all works out. To my knowledge, Quillon and I will still be there no matter what, and anyone from Quillon's crew is likewise unaffected. People in the Smaller Animal's crew are, however, uncertain. It's possible that he/they may want to come even if my kid can't make it. Or not; I just don't know. More details as they become available. Better news: I've been working on putting together some pool armies. To see what I've got so far, please go to HACCS and do the following:
Now, these are all suggested pool armies. I'm hoping you guys will let me know if you think they're too strong, or too weak, or whatever. Some of them are thematic, some are terrain specific, some are just fun, try-out-some-new-units type armies. I believe I can bring every single one of these armies myself for the pool. However, I'm not guaranteeing that. Reasons an army might get modified or dropped altogether include but are not limited to:
Anywho, as Joel was wont to say at the end of MST3K: what do you think, sirs? Quote:
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I'll look at those more later, but so far I noticed you used the Krav Maga in the League of Assasins who are restricted.
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