tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post7403131121735756617..comments2024-03-29T00:12:08.466-07:00Comments on Oldenhammer in Toronto: A Review of Imperial Assault - the Skirmish Gamematthewjksullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-16591357739823147492015-05-25T19:09:43.389-07:002015-05-25T19:09:43.389-07:00You are exactly right - Vader and the Imperial Gua...You are exactly right - Vader and the Imperial Guard are a killer combination. What makes them even deadlier is having a bunch of weenie Imperial Officers in their rear, since they have a special ability that helps get Vader (and his lightsaber) into position.<br /><br />I'm very curious about what your mum (!!) had to say about Tolkien vs. Moorcock. You have peaked my interest.matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-3167511234765981102015-05-23T18:43:38.476-07:002015-05-23T18:43:38.476-07:00Sully, you've been naughty, I briefly flicked ...Sully, you've been naughty, I briefly flicked though the cards and found the points to deadliness combo to be Vader and the Imperial guard who basically just stand around soaking any hits that could possibly cut down the Dark Lord.<br />It would be a great deal of fun though to use him in Skirmish modes to replicate canon such as the battles aboard the tantive 4 in which Vader must make contact with the ambassador by the end of turn 6 or all is lost etc.<br />Great write up as always, excellent painting as always, and excellent photography as always. What a mensch!<br />Oh and showed my mum your moorcock vs Tolkien article. We must talk soon. 24_Cigaretteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235772450092467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-89680924387093917022015-05-21T11:27:38.558-07:002015-05-21T11:27:38.558-07:00Darth Vader is *so* much fun. (SO much fun).
Even...Darth Vader is *so* much fun. (SO much fun).<br /><br />Even though he's the most expensive card (in army points) for either side in the game, he is still probably under-valued (or over-powered, depending on how you look at it). He just strides across the game board, lopping people's arms and legs off with his lightsaber. Luckily, I play with a very even-tempered opponent, who seems determined to find a way to defeat the Dark Lord. (He hasn't found a way yet, though!)matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-72448801847345335102015-05-21T11:19:25.842-07:002015-05-21T11:19:25.842-07:00Ahhh, Matthew, I was enjoying all the pretty pictu...Ahhh, Matthew, I was enjoying all the pretty pictures of your nicely painted miniatures from this game, but I never had even the slightest desire to explore this thing any further...until now! Your post has me excited to try this game. More so, simply to use that Darth card! private w.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13382664057092304789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-22900806882111941642015-05-21T05:08:43.992-07:002015-05-21T05:08:43.992-07:00Thanks Barks!Thanks Barks!matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-75827517218253000772015-05-21T05:08:05.754-07:002015-05-21T05:08:05.754-07:00The SAGA dice and Bolt Action dice are especially ...The SAGA dice and Bolt Action dice are especially bad in my view, in that they don't come with the rule book (and they are *really* expensive). WIth Saga, at least, the dice are a nice artifact with good art design (as are the measuring sticks and fatigue counters). <br /><br />But yes - Imperial Assault is pricey. I feel like FFG has surpassed GW in finding ways to separate gamers from their money. But, at least for me, I feel well compensated for my losses.matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-62874097576466919462015-05-21T05:03:18.542-07:002015-05-21T05:03:18.542-07:00Nice review!Nice review!Barkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389368754759452544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-80538623372862152522015-05-21T04:20:21.242-07:002015-05-21T04:20:21.242-07:00Good review mate, the cost really did put me off t...Good review mate, the cost really did put me off this game. I have noticed a trend with games over the last few years though is too make you buy game specific dice (SAGA, Bolt Auction, X-Wing to name a few) which is a tad annoying and racks up the cost.Chico Dankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209424634551876747noreply@blogger.com