Odanan's HeroQuest stuff

[Odanan]

Soon: templates for 2021's new heroes, monsters, spells, artifacts and equipment.

[Jazzdrummer]

Hey Odanan,

Amazing work man! I had question about the Assassin. You had an older version where he gained 2 combat dice when attacking an adjacent monster that is next to another hero. I see with this 'new' version he gains 3 . So with a dagger or short sword he can roll 5 . Just curious why you changed it and does the new version seem too strong? Thanks!!!

[Daedalus]

Your mini Quest Pack looks absolutely Dreadful!

[Kurgan]

Thanks for taking the time on this! A small correction on the "animate skeleton" card text... "discarded" should replace "discarted." (classic version of the card, HQ-90)

[Odanan]

Hey Odanan,

Amazing work man! I had question about the Assassin. You had an older version where he gained 2 combat dice when attacking an adjacent monster that is next to another hero. I see with this 'new' version he gains 3 . So with a dagger or short sword he can roll 5 . Just curious why you changed it and does the new version seem too strong? Thanks!!!

I felt the old version was two weak because of the limitations (no armor). The new Assassin is more balanced, in my humble opinion.

[Odanan]

Thanks for taking the time on this! A small correction on the "animate skeleton" card text... "discarded" should replace "discarted." (classic version of the card, HQ-90)

Thanks! Will fix it as soon as I can.

[Jazzdrummer]

Hey Odanan,

Amazing work man! I had question about the Assassin. You had an older version where he gained 2 combat dice when attacking an adjacent monster that is next to another hero. I see with this 'new' version he gains 3 . So with a dagger or short sword he can roll 5 . Just curious why you changed it and does the new version seem too strong? Thanks!!!

I felt the old version was two weak because of the limitations (no armor). The new Assassin is more balanced, in my humble opinion.

Makes sense. I like that he's the only hero that can move through monsters. So he's quick, agile, but has limited defense. Also the text for the backstab reads a little weird. It states:

When attacking with the Dagger or the Shortsword a monster adjacent of another hero you roll 3 extra dice.

Instead how about:

When attacking with a Dagger or Shortsword a monster who is adjacent to another hero you roll 3 extra dice.

What do you think?

[Jazzdrummer]

Oh and who did you get to create that beautiful tome that contains all the quests? I would LOVE to do that.

[Daedalus]

. . . Also the text for the backstab reads a little weird. It states:

When attacking with the Dagger or the Shortsword a monster adjacent of another hero you roll 3 extra dice.

Instead how about:

When attacking with a Dagger or Shortsword a monster who is adjacent to another hero you roll 3 extra dice.

What do you think?

I'd try this:

When you attack a monster who is adjacent to another Hero with a Dagger or Shortsword, roll three extra combat dice.

(You could keep "the" if you prefer, but I agree that "a" is an improvement.)

[Jazzdrummer]

. . . Also the text for the backstab reads a little weird. It states:

When attacking with the Dagger or the Shortsword a monster adjacent of another hero you roll 3 extra dice.

Instead how about:

When attacking with a Dagger or Shortsword a monster who is adjacent to another hero you roll 3 extra dice.

What do you think?

I'd try this:

When you attack a monster who is adjacent to another Hero with a Dagger or Shortsword, roll three extra combat dice.

(You could keep "the" if you prefer, but I agree that "a" is an improvement.)

Even better. Thanks Daedalus!