In a message dated Wed, 30 May 2001 9:54:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "Middle Earth PBM Games" <me@MiddleEarthGames.com> writes:
<< Yep thanks for all the ideas - very cool. More?
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Yes a bit more. If people are to get a "flavor" for the game, the 615 and 210/215 orders should, indeed I think must, be included if people are to get a real "feel" for the game.
I like the Hobbit based "Battle of Five Armies" Scenario. A couple of more things might help.
First, add an encounter with Smaug at 3107.
Secondly, add artifacts on the characters, such as Bilbo Baggins, who should be a free character, has Sting #149. Gandalf, also a pc in this scenario, should have Glamdring and his ring. As Bilbo was hired as the "group thief" there should be the 690 order included. Finally, there needs to be one of the "Eagles" encounters. It should be the one which gives a combat bonus in addition to a recon.
What I'm suggesting is a bit of each of the major elements of the game. A major encounter, a few artifacts, one agent, army combat, etc.
The point I see is to include each element that someone who's read the Hobbit would expect and not much further.
Each of these points may be "chrome" but that's what would hook a new player. The chance to restage the end of the Hobbit, with the outcome uncertain.
I agree on limiting the troop types to what was there.
I.E.- Dw with HI, SI with HI and the DS with orc warg riders, probably HC.
Just my 2 cents. Fire away.
Jonathan