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Author Topic: The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror AAR  (Read 2950 times)

Offline oabee

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The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror AAR
« on: November 22, 2017, 01:17:33 AM »
I presented a Pulp Alley scenario on October 28 at the Pro Or Con Convention held in held in Livonia, Michigan (suburb of Detroit). I've dabbled with the Horror rules, but this time went all out. Unfortunately, the players rolled very well indeed on their horror checks and horror recovery, and horror turned out to have next to no impact on the game!  >:(

Anyway, here's the AAR. A PDF is here:

http://wrgmr.com/vampires%20castle.pdf













« Last Edit: November 26, 2017, 10:23:01 PM by oabee »
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Offline oabee

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Re: The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror PDF
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2017, 01:22:29 AM »
It occurred to me that the namesake of my vampire count may not be known outside of North America. Let it be known that the inspiration for Count Chokk Yula is:


Offline oabee

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Re: The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror PDF
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2017, 01:38:01 AM »
And oh yes, a very special thank you to Annie of Bad Squiddo games for her EXTREMELY timely Kickstarter and superb service, which allowed me to acquire and paint the vampire, werewolf, and lovely brides for this very fun scenario. Annie, if you ever come to an American convention, PLEASE let us know so we can thank you in person! And maybe buy more of your stuff....

And another thank you to Dave Phipps: your game is a constant source of fun and amazement, and your videos are truly a joy. The players appreciated their free Fortune Cards that you were kind enough to provide me.

BTW, Mr Phipps, I was in Norman (that's Oklahoma for you non-Yanks) at the US Post Office National Center for Educational Development last week for four days of safety training. The two-hour drive to your humble abode to the north, alas, was a bit too much to conveniently negotiate, I feared, and I was a bit too busy with bidness, so I didn't contact you.  :'(

 It was great being in your neighborhood, though!

Offline Codsticker

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Re: The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror PDF
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2017, 01:55:42 AM »
Great table and game- your photos do a good job of showing off both the terrain and the models.

Offline d phipps

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Re: The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror PDF
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2017, 03:26:55 AM »
Fantastic!  :-* :-*

Offline wolfen

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Re: The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror PDF
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2017, 05:17:11 AM »
Great read! Very entertaining.

Offline FramFramson

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Re: The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror PDF
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2017, 06:43:38 AM »
What a thriller! Not many scenarios beat a fistful of different cults all going at it for sheer insanity.


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Offline shadowking1957

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Re: The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror PDF
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2017, 08:56:44 AM »
Fantastic miniatures setting and game, inspiring

Offline Sterling Moose

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Re: The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror PDF
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2017, 11:55:08 AM »
Great looking game.  Especially nice to see the OG castle on the table.
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Offline Idle Doodler

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Re: The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror PDF
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2017, 12:22:36 PM »
A fun read from start to finish - great action, great minis, great scenery, all packaged and presented nice and clearly. Great job!

Offline Plynkes

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Re: The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror PDF
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2017, 12:32:42 PM »
It occurred to me that the namesake of my vampire count may not be known outside of North America. Let it be known that the inspiration for Count Chokk Yula is...


Thanks for that. I had not personally come across this character, so the pun floated right over my head. I am familiar with the Count from Sesame Street, but not this guy. :)

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Offline Panama

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Re: The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror PDF
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2017, 12:33:33 PM »
What a wonderful set up with lovely models, sadly I didn't read the AAR as for some reason when people post pictures I only see half of them & have to go to the last picture & move the page over to see the other half which make it impossible to read the story.

Could anyone tell me do they also have this problem or is it just me ? & if you did have this problem once how did you fix it ?

Figured out what was wrong so got to read your AAR & great stuff it is  :)
« Last Edit: November 22, 2017, 02:42:41 PM by Panama »

Offline ragsthetiger

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Re: The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror PDF
« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2017, 06:12:08 PM »
Beautiful table and minis, great scenario concept...first rate all around!  I have that same castle, and always enjoy seeing it in use.

I've dabbled with the Horror rules, but this time went all out. Unfortunately, the players rolled very well indeed on their horror checks and horror recovery, and horror turned out to have next to no impact on the game!  >:(

I've had games like that, and also had them where nobody could pass a horror check at all, and the whole game turned into a Three Stooges movie.
 lol

Offline Elk101

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Re: The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror PDF
« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2017, 09:22:28 PM »
Lovely set up and very impressive report. I do like that castle, I'm guessing OG is Old Glory?

Offline Sterling Moose

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Re: The Vampire's Castle: A Pulp Alley Horror PDF
« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2017, 11:34:48 PM »
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I'm guessing OG is Old Glory?

Correct

 

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