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Title: Wolf at the Gate, a Pulp Alley AAR
Post by: Wolf Girl on 13 January 2015, 07:23:11 PM

Here are some highlights from the Lost City scenario we played recently. This 6-turn scenario appears in our 'Perilous Island' campaign book for Pulp Alley. It can be quite difficult and players are actually encouraged to cooperate. The goal is simply to enter the Lost City, but first they must activate three altars (in the same turn) and avoid the giant death-dealing guardian....
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9917_zps830a090c.jpg)


On one side we have Minerva and her hirelings. And in the other corner, Captain Wolf and his crew.
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9919_zps3267d476.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9924_zps3b7b7c85.jpg)


Turn 1, Minerva and Bosun find two of the altars, but Wolf is not so lucky.
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9929_zps84dd887c.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9931_zpsbb17189b.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9934_zps5df7d4f4.jpg)

And the Golden Guardian awakes from a century long slumber....
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9941_zpse910e097.jpg)


Turn 2, Minerva's superstitious native allies watch from a safe distance as she prepares the Ritual of Opening.
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9926_zpsa7ce0f11.jpg)

Wolf finally locates the third altar, "Damn, we're only going to have one chance at this!"
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9944_zps9e3e4634.jpg)

Weird fire flashes from the eyes of the ancient sentinel and a native falls to the ground writhing in fiery agony.
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9949_zps62a6dbc3.jpg)


Turn 3, Minerva, Bosun and Wolf perform the ritual (on the first try!) and the ancient portal opens.
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9956_zpsdc589e13.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9962_zps42edc717.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9965_zpsc602e509.jpg)

It won't stay open for long (3 turns)!
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9969_zpse7ead508.jpg)

Wolf's men rush towards the gate and the Guardian turns one into a smoking pile of ashes.
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9973_zps74836752.jpg)


Turn 4, both forces move forward, attacking but failing to penetrate the monster's metal skin.
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9983_zps0bbc6a6f.jpg)

The Guardian rushes forward and somehow the native survives its deadly attack.
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9987_zps5c7ef853.jpg)



Turn 5, Now that the guardian in no longer blocking the gate, Wolf calls out to his crew, "Through the gate, lads! Run for it!"
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9989_zps6e5396b9.jpg)

Cursing Wolf for a coward, Minerva and her natives fight their way towards the gate. "We're running out of time!" she shouts.
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9993_zpsa25e61a2.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/100_9998_zps0c974ae8.jpg)


Turn 6, Minerva escapes through the gate before it slams shut leaving one native on the other side, his screams echoing through the jungle.
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/101_0008_zps5a340e1b.jpg)


This was a really fun scenario. Wolf proved to be a "Lucky Devil" once again and only lost one follower. Minerva on the other hand, lost half of her league getting through the gate, but she'll get her revenge on Wolf!
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o665/pulpalley/AAR/01-15%20Wolf%20at%20Gate/101_0011_zps0a2713ce.jpg)

Title: Re: Wolf at the Gate, a Pulp Alley AAR
Post by: Malebolgia on 13 January 2015, 07:44:30 PM

Awesome! Love how this scenario isn't about two leagues fighting each other, but both desperately trying to get into the city. And it's perfect as an 'inbetween' scenario for a campaign 8)

Title: Re: Wolf at the Gate, a Pulp Alley AAR
Post by: Tom Reed on 13 January 2015, 08:10:03 PM

Mia, where did your natives come from? I like them.

Title: Re: Wolf at the Gate, a Pulp Alley AAR
Post by: FramFramson on 13 January 2015, 08:11:09 PM

Love it! A nice little fun jump!

Title: Re: Wolf at the Gate, a Pulp Alley AAR
Post by: Wolf Girl on 13 January 2015, 09:25:22 PM

Quote from: Tom Reed on 13 January 2015, 08:10:03 PM

Mia, where did your natives come from? I like them.

I think those are Copplestone's Zulu's. Maybe? I'm sure someone will correct me if I got it wrong.  lol lol

Title: Re: Wolf at the Gate, a Pulp Alley AAR
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 13 January 2015, 11:04:40 PM

A simple but great looking game   :)

cheers

James

Title: Re: Wolf at the Gate, a Pulp Alley AAR
Post by: wolfen on 14 January 2015, 01:36:07 AM

Great fun!

Title: Re: Wolf at the Gate, a Pulp Alley AAR
Post by: Hitman on 14 January 2015, 05:39:57 AM

Great figures, terrain and AAR as usual. Wish I had the time to paint and/or game. Really busy until end of June!! Thanks for sharing once again.
Regards,
Hitman
 8)

Title: Re: Wolf at the Gate, a Pulp Alley AAR
Post by: Katsuhiko JiNNai on 14 January 2015, 11:21:31 AM

Superb battle report  :-*

Title: Re: Wolf at the Gate, a Pulp Alley AAR
Post by: Wolf Girl on 14 January 2015, 06:29:52 PM

Thanks for all the comments. I'm glad you liked the AAR.

Title: Re: Wolf at the Gate, a Pulp Alley AAR
Post by: Vagabond on 14 January 2015, 10:14:59 PM

Hi W.G. another good AAR, as always I enjoyed it, terrain all ties together, what more is there to say - well done

Title: Re: Wolf at the Gate, a Pulp Alley AAR
Post by: d phipps on 15 January 2015, 09:45:28 PM

That was a really fun scenario. I'm sure Minerva is already plotting her revenge.  lol lol

Title: Re: Wolf at the Gate, a Pulp Alley AAR
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 02 February 2015, 10:59:05 AM

That is a great scenario, I really enjoyed your report.

Title: Re: Wolf at the Gate, a Pulp Alley AAR
Post by: Pizzagrenadier on 02 February 2015, 03:03:41 PM

Fun report. Loved how the last native guy got left outside to scream his death to those on the other side. Very cinematic!

Title: Re: Wolf at the Gate, a Pulp Alley AAR
Post by: Wolf Girl on 03 February 2015, 01:55:04 AM

Quote from: Pizzagrenadier on 02 February 2015, 03:03:41 PM

Fun report. Loved how the last native guy got left outside to scream his death to those on the other side. Very cinematic!

Yes, that was kinda funny how that happened.  lol lol