The Design Holocron of Geonosis Arena

[mac122]

The Design Holocron of Geonosis Arena​

TBA​

A HoSS Scenario Map​

PDF file​

Required sets: 2 Rise of the Valkyrie, 1 Battle for the Underdark, and 2 Fortress of the Archkyrie​

______________________________________________________________

Map Bio - After capture by Separatist Forces, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Padme Amidala face execution by vicious beasts in the gladiatorial arena on Geonosis. Is there any hope of rescue, and can they hold out until it may arrive...
______________________________________________________________

-Special rules and Clarifications-
• See the pdf file.
______________________________________________________________

-Strategy, Tactics and Tips-
• TBA
-Heroscapers Community Contributions-
• Original map designed by: mac122
• Scenario by:

 

[mac122]

Pretty happy with this first go, well technically third build. Biggest concern is the large number of tiles used to build up the grandstand area behind the pillars. Mostly 24 hex tile. Thinking I can carve out a few of the 1, 2, and 3 hex tiles to add some height variations on the base or maybe on the wall walk areas.

I realized I missed a couple special rules. First, the wall walk tiles will not get the road bonus. Second, instead of their normal move, a small or medium figure adjacent to the execution pillars may move to the top, as Padme did.

It's listed in the special rules on the PDF, but wanted to point out that the rock outcrops are included as optional LOS blockers to break up the huge open area.

Thinking the scenario could either start with the 3 hostages adjacent to the pillars, the beasts on the arena floor, Geonosians in the grandstands, and Separatist heroes standing above the center entrance. Heroes would need to survive long enough for Jedi rescuers to arrive as Droids enter the arena.

Alternately, the scenario could start with the hostages free, droids and Geonosians entering, and Jedi taking up positions along the wall walk.

 

[Scott]

I like it - useful as an arena in other settings as well.

 

[mac122]

Wanted to share some pics of the battlefield. The army point total would be ridiculous, but I wanted to put a lot of the figures on the map for fun.

Spoiler Alert!

 

[Zetsubo]

That looks great filled with minis! So much space for the chaotic battle it deserves. Though I see that sad cracked tile on the last pic

 

[Lord Pyre]

That's awesome.

 

[mac122]

That looks great filled with minis! So much space for the chaotic battle it deserves. Though I see that sad cracked tile on the last pic

I lost 4 tiles in the build, including a 24-hex.

 

[Porkins]

Could you use FOTA pillars or stacks of 2 or 3-hex tiles to support the grandstand area instead of a pile of 24-hexers?

 

[mac122]

Could you use FOTA pillars or stacks of 2 or 3-hex tiles to support the grandstand area instead of a pile of 24-hexers?

Pillars would require a 3rd FotA, which I have, but would make it that much harder for many others - I feel like 2 is likely tough for many. When I get a chance, I'm going to disassemble the grandstand and see what I can do with the smaller tiles in some of the middle layers. I don't mind using the 24's that are there, since they aren't needed anywhere else, just want to harvest some of the smaller tiles to add some