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Author Topic: Our Ghost Archipelago Campaign '18 (Christmas Islands Report Jan 7, '19)  (Read 18416 times)

Offline CPalmer

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  We kicked off this year's campaign season, with our first Ghost Archipelago game this past Saturday.    Since it was the first game, and the first time with the rules for a couple of the guys, we played just a simple battle and not one of the scenarios. 
 
My Heritor's report can be found here:  https://onemoregamingproject.blogspot.com/2018/01/ghost-archipelago-campaign-18-game-1.html
 
    "...As the Elf leaned over to reach into the pedestal, he caught sight of the Heritor Gregorius for the first time, emerging from a patch of jungle on his left.  The other Heritor clutched a grime-covered urn to his chest, and as he turned he likewise caught sight of Lord Fortrywn.   Gregorius' eyes narrowed as he quickly apprised what Lord Fortrywn was doing.  The old Elf could see the turmoil in his opponent's eyes as greed flashed across them.  The human Heritor looked at his urn then back at the newly smashed hole in the idol's pedestal, his mind calculating..."





« Last Edit: January 07, 2019, 02:41:46 PM by CPalmer »
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Offline Bloggard

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Re: Our Ghost Archipelago Campaign 2018
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2018, 01:42:20 PM »
fantastic - been looking foward to this.

Offline pacarat

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Re: Our Ghost Archipelago Campaign 2018
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2018, 02:57:39 PM »
Great looking table.

I like the brambles. What are they made of? Pot scrubbers, furnace filter?

Offline CPalmer

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Re: Our Ghost Archipelago Campaign 2018
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2018, 04:12:17 PM »
fantastic - been looking foward to this.

Thanks!   I'm glad you liked it!



Great looking table.

I like the brambles. What are they made of? Pot scrubbers, furnace filter?

Thank you! 

The Brambles are made from luffa sponge scrubbers.   I have a complete build article on my blog: http://onemoregamingproject.blogspot.com/2018/01/quick-and-easy-vine-warden-bramble.html


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Re: Our Ghost Archipelago Campaign 2018
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2018, 08:49:48 PM »
Cool, thanks for the link.

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Re: Our Ghost Archipelago Campaign 2018
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2018, 02:13:56 AM »
Great report! I enjoyed the very fictional writing style. Lots of personality. I look forward to reading the continuing campaign.

How long did your game with five players take, just out of curiosity? And what size was the table...looks pretty big?

Mike Demana
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Offline CPalmer

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Re: Our Ghost Archipelago Campaign 2018
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2018, 11:54:34 AM »
Great report! I enjoyed the very fictional writing style. Lots of personality. I look forward to reading the continuing campaign.

How long did your game with five players take, just out of curiosity? And what size was the table...looks pretty big?

Mike Demana
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http://leadlegionaries.blogspot.com/



Thanks for your kind words regarding my report!  I'm glad you liked it.

The game took about 4 hours, and we played 8 turns.   The table we used was 3' x 8'.

Offline Knabe

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Re: Our Ghost Archipelago Campaign 2018
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2018, 01:25:34 AM »
Here is the report of Skorri Drakenberg who is also participating in the campaign to find the Crystal Pool.  Hope you enjoy the story from the other end of the table.

Knabe

http://wargamingnotes.blogspot.com/2018/02/ghost-archipelago-campaign-first-outing.html


Offline Bloggard

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Re: Our Ghost Archipelago Campaign 2018
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2018, 03:26:32 PM »
great stuff - both blogs.

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Re: Our Ghost Archipelago Campaign 2018
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2018, 07:47:50 PM »
Agreed! I enjoyed both reads. I look forward to following your campaign, and sure it will inspire me as launching my own gets closer!

Mike Demana
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Offline LiamFrostfang

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Re: Our Ghost Archipelago Campaign 2018
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2018, 12:04:19 PM »
 8) COOL!!!!

Offline CPalmer

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Re: Our Ghost Archipelago Campaign 2018
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2018, 03:53:55 PM »
Thank you all for the kind remarks regarding our reports!   We appreciate it!


This past Saturday we played the second game of our campaign, and did the "X Marks the Spot" scenario from the core rulebook. 
 
It was brutal.   Brutal, and a real nail-biter.
 
So action-packed in fact, that I'm giving you two preview samples!  ::o:
 
 
    " ...It only took Gwynwater's single second of distraction, as she noticed the Gorilla approaching, for the Crocodile to see it's opportunity; and springing forward with more energy then belied the low short legs, the large reptile was upon the Elf, and it's mighty jaws clamped down upon her leg.  She screamed out as she fell, and went down hard on her back. She could feel the bone crack in her leg as the monster clamped down, and the pain radiated through her whole body.  With what remaining strength she had, the Hunter quickly curled forward and plunged her sword, tip first, into the base of the animal's head.  The sharpened metal cut all the way through and a few inches into the ground.  The beast writhed for a few seconds and then lay there motionless, its jaws still locked around the Hunter's leg.    Quickly, Gwyn worked at freeing herself, as the huge Gorilla approached...."
 

Meanwhile...
 
    "...With her Heritor's skill, Katheryne used her Backswing, to launch a powerful stroke at Lord Fortrwyn.  But the old warrior was ready for it, and skillfully he locked his blade in hers, twisted his arm around in a circle, and the Heritor woman's ancestral sword broke free from her grip and spun lose in the air,  landing far away behind the shattered temple outbuilding.  He had Disarmed her.  Katheryne hissed at the Elf, "How dare you!"
    A  patronizing smile, came over Lord Fortrywn's thin lips.  "Please, girl, I fought and defeated your Grandfather in the Northern Border War when you were but a babe.  You think you could be a match for me?"  The Elf struck again, as Katheryne quickly drew a small secondary sword.  It wasn't quick enough though, as the tall Heritor's blade hit it's target putting a gash in the woman's side.  Blood dripped down onto her tartan skirt.
    But the battle was not over yet..."


To read the full report, and see more photos: http://onemoregamingproject.blogspot.com/2018/02/ghost-archipelago-campaign-18-game-2-xs.html




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Re: Our Ghost Archipelago Campaign 2018 (Second Game Posted 2/15/18)
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2018, 06:12:11 PM »
again, what an evocative board ... and absolutely fantastic write-up - I'd pay for stories in a similar vein!

Offline LiamFrostfang

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Re: Our Ghost Archipelago Campaign 2018 (Second Game Posted 2/15/18)
« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2018, 02:12:23 PM »
 8) cool as always.

Offline CPalmer

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Re: Our Ghost Archipelago Campaign 2018 (Second Game Posted 2/15/18)
« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2018, 07:29:03 PM »

again, what an evocative board ... and absolutely fantastic write-up - I'd pay for stories in a similar vein!


8) cool as always.


Thanks for the comments!  I’m glad you continue to enjoy our reports! 

 

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