Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
Hi guys!
I wish to buy a board game Heroquest style to play with my D&D group when we want to stay together but can't play the campaign we're running because some people of the party or the dungeon master are missing that week.
So I'm thinking to buy a board game which can be played and quitted anytime and doesn't need a long preparation,something "plug&play" just to say.
I took a look to Descent and Legends of Andor and both seems interesting,which one do you have tried and would recommend?
I wish to buy a board game Heroquest style to play with my D&D group when we want to stay together but can't play the campaign we're running because some people of the party or the dungeon master are missing that week.
So I'm thinking to buy a board game which can be played and quitted anytime and doesn't need a long preparation,something "plug&play" just to say.
I took a look to Descent and Legends of Andor and both seems interesting,which one do you have tried and would recommend?
Re: Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
I have Descent and a expansion or two. Set up and tear down can take some time, but its a fun game.
Since its 20,000 I suggest "Captain Nemo" as his title. Beyond the obvious connection, he is one who sails on his own terms and ignores those he doesn't agree with...confident in his journey and goals.
Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
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Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
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Re: Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
My vote is for Descent. Like Treebore said, it can a take a bit with set-up and tear-down, but a fun game to play, whether you do one-shots or follow the campaign. FFG's components are excellent. plenty of expansions. It's FFG house world (Runebound, BattleLore 2, etc.).Itlas wrote:I took a look to Descent and Legends of Andor and both seems interesting,which one do you have tried and would recommend?
I have not played or even looked at Legends of Andor until now. Somehow missed it and I'm a big fan of FFG.
While I'm firmly in the camp of Descent, A couple of other options for you outside of your two games.
1. D&D Adventure series (Castle Ravenloft, Temple of Elemental Evil, The Legend of Drizzt, Wrath of Ashardalon). Same concept as Descent, but the key difference is there is no "Game Master" in Descent you typically have someone playing the "overlord" who handles all the bad guys. In the Adventure System Games, there is an "A.I." system to handle monsters/traps, so everyone can be one of the players. Plus you can interchange NPCs and PCs among the games. Set in the D&D World loosely based on D&D 4e.
2. Cave Troll. Another FFG Game, just released a new edition. Play and Loot.
3. Dungeon Quest Revised. A bit of a set up, but search the dungeon, get the loot, don't wake the dragon and get out.
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Re: Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
TheMetal1 wrote:My vote is for Descent. Like Treebore said, it can a take a bit with set-up and tear-down, but a fun game to play, whether you do one-shots or follow the campaign. FFG's components are excellent. plenty of expansions. It's FFG house world (Runebound, BattleLore 2, etc.).Itlas wrote:I took a look to Descent and Legends of Andor and both seems interesting,which one do you have tried and would recommend?
I have not played or even looked at Legends of Andor until now. Somehow missed it and I'm a big fan of FFG.
While I'm firmly in the camp of Descent, A couple of other options for you outside of your two games.
1. D&D Adventure series (Castle Ravenloft, Temple of Elemental Evil, The Legend of Drizzt, Wrath of Ashardalon). Same concept as Descent, but the key difference is there is no "Game Master" in Descent you typically have someone playing the "overlord" who handles all the bad guys. In the Adventure System Games, there is an "A.I." system to handle monsters/traps, so everyone can be one of the players. Plus you can interchange NPCs and PCs among the games. Set in the D&D World loosely based on D&D 4e.
2. Cave Troll. Another FFG Game, just released a new edition. Play and Loot.
3. Dungeon Quest Revised. A bit of a set up, but search the dungeon, get the loot, don't wake the dragon and get out.
Thank You for your kind suggestions but I'm from Italy and only Descent and Legends of Andor have been translated in my language,even if I'm quite comfortable with english texts I prefer to buy board games translated in Italian especially when they use event card desks and stuff like that.
Otherwise the D&D boardgames would also be interesting but their problem is that they are one shot,while Descent and Legends of Andor have several adventures inside
Oh wait,just checked,also Dungeonquest has been translated,but it costs as Descent and for the same price I think I'll chose that one because I can buy expansions after beated all the adventures of the base set
Re: Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
The D&D board games actually have a fair number of scenarios, with more available on line. At least the last time I checked, with their closing down the forums, maybe such materials were taken down as well.
Since its 20,000 I suggest "Captain Nemo" as his title. Beyond the obvious connection, he is one who sails on his own terms and ignores those he doesn't agree with...confident in his journey and goals.
Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
Grand Knight Commander of the Society.
Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
Grand Knight Commander of the Society.
Re: Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
Yes but not being translated in Italian I still prefer to look for DescentTreebore wrote:The D&D board games actually have a fair number of scenarios, with more available on line. At least the last time I checked, with their closing down the forums, maybe such materials were taken down as well.
Re: Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
You by chance close to Aveono? (I hope I am spelling it right.)Itlas wrote:Yes but not being translated in Italian I still prefer to look for DescentTreebore wrote:The D&D board games actually have a fair number of scenarios, with more available on line. At least the last time I checked, with their closing down the forums, maybe such materials were taken down as well.
Since its 20,000 I suggest "Captain Nemo" as his title. Beyond the obvious connection, he is one who sails on his own terms and ignores those he doesn't agree with...confident in his journey and goals.
Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
Grand Knight Commander of the Society.
Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
Grand Knight Commander of the Society.
Re: Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
Aveono?there is not such a place in ItalyTreebore wrote:You by chance close to Aveono? (I hope I am spelling it right.)Itlas wrote:Yes but not being translated in Italian I still prefer to look for DescentTreebore wrote:The D&D board games actually have a fair number of scenarios, with more available on line. At least the last time I checked, with their closing down the forums, maybe such materials were taken down as well.
Maybe do you mean Aviano,where there is the American Air Base?
Re: Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
Itlas wrote:Aveono?there is not such a place in ItalyTreebore wrote:You by chance close to Aveono? (I hope I am spelling it right.)Itlas wrote:Yes but not being translated in Italian I still prefer to look for DescentTreebore wrote:The D&D board games actually have a fair number of scenarios, with more available on line. At least the last time I checked, with their closing down the forums, maybe such materials were taken down as well.
Maybe do you mean Aviano,where there is the American Air Base?
Yeah, thats what I meant, like I said, I wasn't sure of the spelling.
Since its 20,000 I suggest "Captain Nemo" as his title. Beyond the obvious connection, he is one who sails on his own terms and ignores those he doesn't agree with...confident in his journey and goals.
Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
Grand Knight Commander of the Society.
Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
Grand Knight Commander of the Society.
Re: Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
Itlas,
Know your going for Descent, I'm sure you all will have fun with it!
I did have one last one that you could look into down the road. And that is available in Italian - "Dungeon Saga: La Missione del Re dei Nani" aka "Dungeon Saga: The Dwarf King's Quest" by Mantic Games
Watched a development video of the game on Beasts of War, and then just last night watched part of a scenario of the game on Beasts of War (both on Youtube).
Anyway, my take is that it is very similar to Descent, with an Overlord vs. the Player(s).
Here is the link from Mantic: http://www.manticgames.com/games/dungeo ... quest.html
Here is the link from Board Game Geek: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/160 ... ings-quest
Here is the link to Beasts of War: http://www.beastsofwar.com/dungeon-saga ... ure-1-met/
Know your going for Descent, I'm sure you all will have fun with it!
I did have one last one that you could look into down the road. And that is available in Italian - "Dungeon Saga: La Missione del Re dei Nani" aka "Dungeon Saga: The Dwarf King's Quest" by Mantic Games
Watched a development video of the game on Beasts of War, and then just last night watched part of a scenario of the game on Beasts of War (both on Youtube).
Anyway, my take is that it is very similar to Descent, with an Overlord vs. the Player(s).
Here is the link from Mantic: http://www.manticgames.com/games/dungeo ... quest.html
Here is the link from Board Game Geek: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/160 ... ings-quest
Here is the link to Beasts of War: http://www.beastsofwar.com/dungeon-saga ... ure-1-met/
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Re: Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
Treebore wrote:Itlas wrote:Aveono?there is not such a place in ItalyTreebore wrote:You by chance close to Aveono? (I hope I am spelling it right.)Itlas wrote:Yes but not being translated in Italian I still prefer to look for DescentTreebore wrote:The D&D board games actually have a fair number of scenarios, with more available on line. At least the last time I checked, with their closing down the forums, maybe such materials were taken down as well.
Maybe do you mean Aviano,where there is the American Air Base?
Yeah, thats what I meant, like I said, I wasn't sure of the spelling.
Yeah I'm quite far from there
Re: Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
Dungeon Saga looks very cool,ty very I'll seriously consider it,ty!TheMetal1 wrote:Itlas,
Know your going for Descent, I'm sure you all will have fun with it!
I did have one last one that you could look into down the road. And that is available in Italian - "Dungeon Saga: La Missione del Re dei Nani" aka "Dungeon Saga: The Dwarf King's Quest" by Mantic Games
Watched a development video of the game on Beasts of War, and then just last night watched part of a scenario of the game on Beasts of War (both on Youtube).
Anyway, my take is that it is very similar to Descent, with an Overlord vs. the Player(s).
Here is the link from Mantic: http://www.manticgames.com/games/dungeo ... quest.html
Here is the link from Board Game Geek: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/160 ... ings-quest
Here is the link to Beasts of War: http://www.beastsofwar.com/dungeon-saga ... ure-1-met/
Re: Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
Yeah, I JUST got Dungeon Saga: The Dwarf Kings Quest a week or two ago. So I have yet to play it, but the components and rules make me think very strongly of Warhammer Quest and Hero Quest, which is always a good thing in my opinion.
Since its 20,000 I suggest "Captain Nemo" as his title. Beyond the obvious connection, he is one who sails on his own terms and ignores those he doesn't agree with...confident in his journey and goals.
Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
Grand Knight Commander of the Society.
Sounds obvious to me! -Gm Michael
Grand Knight Commander of the Society.
Re: Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
Don't know either of these that well, but another option to consider is Brimstone.
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Re: Descent or Legends of Andor:which one do you recommend?
I can only speak of Descent. I've played both 1st edition and the newest edition. I think the original is more like an RPG on a game board (but just barely). Especially astute players will learn the math tricks of 1st edition Descent pretty quickly, and make their characters as good as can be. The latest version of Descent, eliminates a lot of these math tricks to the game, but in that regard I feel it has lost something. Descent has become too sanitized, and too board gamey. Which isn't necessarily bad, but I have noticed that the RPGers from my groups don't like it as much.
I still haven't found a dungeon-romp boardgame better than Warhammer Quest. Though it's old, harder to find, expensive, and in terms of gameplay mechanics downright brutal.
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