Question concerning Special glyphs from base set

Captain_Gerbil · #1 August 10th, 2007, 02:00 PM

Hey all, I'm new to the forums and to Heroscape (just bought the Marvel and Base set last weekend as well as the extra packs of Orcs and some Heroes).

My friends and I have been playing the hell out of the game (and it is so fun), and we have run into some questions on how the special Glyphs work, as in the Glyph of Kelda (Healer), Glyph of Erland (Summoning), and Glyph of Mitonsoul (Massive Curse). The way we used to sort of interpret them is that they can be used infinitely for the whole game, as we have not seen or may have skimmed over rulings as how these glyphs actually work.

One of the house rules we have started, to combat this (seems like it will ruin fun if someone has a teleport rune near a heal rune to slowly pick off another persons army) is that once the glyph has been turned face up, each team, or person playing, may activate the special glyph once for the duration of the game, so as to prevent exploiting heal runes plus teleport runes.

So my question is, how do you guys/gals in the forums interpret the use of these unique glyphs? Is there a more official ruling I have overlooked either on the forums or the manual?

Thanks, I'm on work lunch break at the moment, so I should be able to recheck this before I leave work

ASmiles · #2 August 10th, 2007, 02:02 PM

Those 3 glyphs are all temporary glyphs.

The moment they are used, they are removed from the game.

Captain_Gerbil · #3 August 10th, 2007, 02:04 PM

is that referenced in the rulebook so I have something to show my roommates?

ASmiles · #4 August 10th, 2007, 02:07 PM

Yes, page 15.

I'm not sure how you missed it the first time.

They are explained in 2 sections. Permanent and Temporary glyphs.

Captain_Gerbil · #5 August 10th, 2007, 02:10 PM

alright thanks a ton, i'll be sure to check out the rule book when i get home

Bazooka · #6 August 10th, 2007, 03:15 PM

This was one of our first houserules

Playing with unrevealed glyphs:Glyph of Sturla or Kelda was not immediately activated when a figure ended its movement on it, revealing the glyph for the first time. Once it was revealed activate the glyph per the rules.

I think this was borne of the my group of regular players preferring chances for longer games.

Myself, I prefer the boobytrap-goodness of glyphs like Mitonsoul,Erland and Rannveig. "waste of healing" be damned

Captain_Gerbil · #7 August 10th, 2007, 03:24 PM

lol funny pic too. Thanks, we have it where units that trigger the heal rune and are not able to be healed (they have 1 life point), they don't trigger the ability, so it sits there.

Revdyer · #8 August 10th, 2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain_Gerbil

lol funny pic too. Thanks, we have it where units that trigger the heal rune and are not able to be healed (they have 1 life point), they don't trigger the ability, so it sits there.

2nd ed. rules, p. 15:

Glyph of Kelda (Healer)
Only figures with one or more Wound Markers may stop on this Glyph. ...This glyph cannot be placed symbol-side up in any scenario you may create.

(That means you always know what it is before you step on it.)

Xaqery · #9 August 10th, 2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazooka

OMG that is very funny!

Billtog · #10 August 10th, 2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazooka

Bazooka, you are now King.

Aldin · #11 August 16th, 2007, 05:10 PM

Welcome to the boards, Captain_Gerbil!

On behalf of our teleporting and healing community I extend to you a laurel and a hearty handshake.

As a new member, you can begin your journey on the path to the fellowship, praise and respect of your Heroscapers peers by checking out this announcement: http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=6970

~Aldin, whistling the theme of Mission Glyphpossible