Common Warhammer Quest (1995) Rules Questions
There are some things that come up frequently when people start playing Warhammer Quest, here are a few. I really recommend checking out an FAQ from way back in 1995, available on the Internet Archive. One of the real quirks of the game is how rooms and monsters are revealed First, at the very end of a hero phase, with a hero adjacent to a closed doorway, the hero can choose to “explore” the doorway, revealing the the next Dungeon card. That could be anything, room, passageway, etc. Nothing else happens. It’s akin to looking through the keyhole into the next room. You can’t see much, but you can see some. Now, at the start of the next hero phase, a character can move into that room, but it will be completely empty! Weird, right? Especially if you’re coming from Heroquest. In Heroquest, you open a door and find it…
An Ode to the Airbrush
You don’t even have to be good. Apply a zenithal prime and a translucent base color, now you’re in business! When you pick up that mini to paint, now you’re not starting at zero. You’ve already knocked out a good chunk. You’ve enabled yourself. A barrier is gone, it’s easier to start painting. Things you’ll need The Badger 105 Patriot that I use puts out a lot of paint, maybe too much really. But I wanted something that I can use on terrain as well as minis. Here’s a few examples of minis that have been run through the spray booth. I really find it mentally heartening to pick up a mini to paint that’s already 20% done.
What’s on the Table?!
Warhammer Quest: The Adventure Card Game It’s a ten year old game that only had two official player expansions. It’s kind of a hairball to learn but we’re getting the hang of it. The biggest things to remember are that:
What’s on the Table?!
Advanced Heroquest – The Maze As brutal as ever. Barbarian died twice, wizard died once before we ran away!
It’s been too long!
Depending on your perspective, we’re either spoiled, or deprived. I know I’ve written about this before, but here we are again. This is more of a comparison to the release of other GW dungeon crawls. We’ve been spoiled for past ten years. GW released five major dungeon crawls in that time. Though… we had all those games in the first seven years, and none since. The Timeline Note: I’m starting with Heroquest and I’m not counting Space Hulk since there isn’t a roleplay aspect to it. Nor am I counting video games or Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, since I don’t play either. So there! I’m also not counting Warhammer Quest: Lost Relics because it’s not a big box release. I’m counting the card game since it effectively relaunched the WHQ franchise. We’re approaching the time gap between Advanced Heroquest and Warhammer Quest. We’ve already blown past Blackstone Fortress to Cursed City.…
Blitz Bowl Proxy Sizes
Apologies for probably my lowest energy post ever, but I knew it was going to happen sometime. Here’s some good info about Blood/Blitz Bowl mini sizes for those of you proxying at home.
Electronics as Part of the Game
Oh boy, this may be device-ive. I only have experience with the HeroQuest companion app, and I don’t prefer it. I feel like it takes away from the minis and the board. I find that we often shortcut/neglect the physical board. Then we’re playing catchup to the app. I’d much rather look at minis on a board and live in that world than look at essentially a videogame. But that means you need a dedicated Zargon, which not everyone can manage. But, in my opinion, going app-free is a much better experience. Luckily/unfortunately(?) there are no Warhammer Quest apps that compliment the board games. Counterpoint, though I haven’t played the game myself, is Betrayal at House on the Hill. I hear this game (and app) are a TON of fun. I’ve read that the app is good spooky fun and can really freak you out sometimes. I’m intrigued, but also,…
What’s on the Table?
Let’s Dig for Treasure!
Blood Bowl Has The Best Minis
We play Blitz Bowl in my house, but they’re the same minis. If you’ve ever wondered what GW minis would look like if they were infused with 50% more whimsy, take a look at the entire Blood Bowl lineup. When I was a kid, I didn’t like the idea of sworn mortal enemies playing a game with each other. There should be swords and blood! But now, in my dottering old age, I appreciate the silliness. The whimsy, even. Who knows why that goblin has a chainsaw, or pogo stick? I don’t, but isn’t he cute?! The Teams Here’s the current roster of BB teams. They’re all pretty great in their own ways. Now, GW has made Blood Bowl teams for decades. Made of metal before they were plastic. All kinds of little guys, full of character, in contrast with… The Big Guys Some teams get the “benefit” of Big…
What’s on the Table?!
Plunging into the Null Gravity Abyss! We conquered the approach and Stronghold in Blackstone Fortress.