Hello all. Three days ago Lisa and I quietly pushed out an update, which was primarily intended to tighten down a few squiggles. Probably the most noticeable adjustment in this release will be found in the subtle re-balancing of two character classes - Dwarves and Malornians. One of the principal design goals has always been to have a fairly balanced set of playable classes, with the understanding that each possessed certain... inherent advantages. Our feeling has been however that Dwarves and Malornians in particular didn't derive enough benefit from merely higher starting health; thus there was room for additional modification.
Good balance is always a top concern and even with this change the same overall dynamic (between the various character classes) remains. For example, during character creation Elves and Humans can give the impression of being superior, whereas Hauflins (who haven't yet acquired a good permanent Mount) may find earning the Hero Award a greater challenge in the meantime. Of course the advantage to Khajathi, with their natural high Agility should not be understated.
These new adjustments to Dwarves and Malornians should bring them into greater parity with the others ~ especially as it relates to the Fighter's Guild.
Good balance is always a top concern and even with this change the same overall dynamic (between the various character classes) remains. For example, during character creation Elves and Humans can give the impression of being superior, whereas Hauflins (who haven't yet acquired a good permanent Mount) may find earning the Hero Award a greater challenge in the meantime. Of course the advantage to Khajathi, with their natural high Agility should not be understated.
These new adjustments to Dwarves and Malornians should bring them into greater parity with the others ~ especially as it relates to the Fighter's Guild.
Release Notes for Ruleset 1.0.4
Game Manual,
Dwarf and Malornian character classes have been upgraded with a new health mechanic in the form of Fortitude Hit Counters.
See: Health Tracker and section of Game Manual on Health Trackers
Items deck,
Changed Protective Gear to single-use items.
Companions deck,
Changed Ned the Pirate (C048) to "Charlotte de Pirate" who will not be so easy to recruit. Four additional Treasure Hunters have been added...
Opponents deck,
Figly the Guard (P013), Group of Grunchies (P015) and One-Legged Pete (P014) have been unceremoniously downgraded to d6 level fighters.
Armlann the Metalsmith (P035) and Arvatheryn the Ranger (P036) are now d8.
Larn the Legendary Hero (D12) has been replaced with Perfidious Lurch (d8).
Adventure Cards,
Fairies no longer send the group backwards.
Dungeon Cards,
Trap Doors no longer send the group backwards.
Dwarf and Malornian character classes have been upgraded with a new health mechanic in the form of Fortitude Hit Counters.
See: Health Tracker and section of Game Manual on Health Trackers
Items deck,
Changed Protective Gear to single-use items.
Companions deck,
Changed Ned the Pirate (C048) to "Charlotte de Pirate" who will not be so easy to recruit. Four additional Treasure Hunters have been added...
Opponents deck,
Figly the Guard (P013), Group of Grunchies (P015) and One-Legged Pete (P014) have been unceremoniously downgraded to d6 level fighters.
Armlann the Metalsmith (P035) and Arvatheryn the Ranger (P036) are now d8.
Larn the Legendary Hero (D12) has been replaced with Perfidious Lurch (d8).
Adventure Cards,
Fairies no longer send the group backwards.
Dungeon Cards,
Trap Doors no longer send the group backwards.
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