One thing in 2.0 that I'm looking FORWARD to...

With all the talking about 2.0, there's one thing that I'm actually very eager to learn more about: the new factions. The possibility of mixing things up a bit more is really intriguing and I think will allow for more folks to create effective theme bands.

That's one area where I feel that 1.0 fell short. Sure, there were the factions, but not enough effective pieces in that would allow for great theme bands.

There's just something about the cohesive look of a band that brings a bit more to the table than a mish-mash of random (if effective) pieces.

But I will miss the way that I've got my current cards sorted and all in matching (or close to matching) colors. I'm not sure how that will go with 2.0, but I don't expect to be able to continue.

Definately, it would open up lots of themes, and a lot less "oh, I lost, you brought shadow dragons. Good game" instances. A lot more playing around with the pieces, rather than playing *with* the pieces, if that makes sense.

Oh, I understand. There will be more experimentation...which is good and will keep the "top" players occupied for longer as they try to sniff out hidden synergies.

Yes, despite my feelings toward 4th Ed., I'm liking the feeling I'm getting from 2.0.

YA the DDM change, isn't making me break out in boils of disgust.

I always end up trying to teach DDM to a lot of people. I don't think anything could be more difficult. Here's a little sample:

Them: Wait, so I could make a....ranged attack....against that guy there?
Me: actually, you can't. You have to make it against the nearest legal target.
Them: That little lizard looking guy? I want to shoot the big guy.
Me: well, if you kill the kobold, you can shoot the fire giant next round.
Them: So I can't target the 20 foot tall guy, because a one foot tall lizard's in my way?
Me: yeah
Them: this is kinda dumb. I think I don't really want to finish up this game.

If anything could make this process go smoother, I'm all for it.

Zero, I dont mean to laugh but that sequence is funny as hell!

I cant shoot a 20 foot guy because a 1 foot guy is in the way! LOL

That part always bugged me a bit as well...I hated being forced to tie myself up with fodder while a nice juicy target was waiting.

I understand the reasoning behind it, but it's still counter-intuitive.

Dag nabbit why cant they use the old commanders like they did in chainmail !! Want your guy to shoot the second closest opponent? Spend 2 commander points to allow your ally to do that. Any opponent? Spend 4 points.......

» So ok how does this moun thing work?