Warlock II: The Wrath of Pete

MetalDog · March 12, 2013, 11:11:18 PM

What else was I supposed to name it?

This one will be an attempt to upset one of the gods SO BAD, that they send an Avatar to destroy me.

Martok · March 13, 2013, 01:46:41 PM

Yay! Can't wait to see Pete again; I've missed the ol' bugger. ;)

Also: Pissing off a god -- should be fun to watch (remind me to bring popcorn)!

bob48 · March 13, 2013, 02:40:53 PM

Only had an avatar hit me once so far, and I really can't remember what I did to upset a Deity, but oh man, they are bad news.

Good luck MD.

R.I.P Pete!

(puts on tin-hat - runs for the bunker)

TheCommandTent · March 13, 2013, 02:52:37 PM

Quote from: MetalDog on March 12, 2013, 11:11:18 PM
What else was I supposed to name it?

This one will be an attempt to upset one of the gods SO BAD, that they send an Avatar to destroy me.

Now that is a tease for game AAR.

MetalDog · March 13, 2013, 09:22:48 PM

Glad to know you are all on board. I've been thinking that I wiil have to pursue the path of one god i.e., build Temples in each city I can with a Holy Site to one specific god. It should put me in opposition to another god. And I am hoping that there is programming in the game that acknowledges that Defeat an Avatar is the lone victory condition and it will actively help me to get one to appear.

bob48 · March 14, 2013, 02:19:13 PM

...erm, MD, pal.....

If this should go pear-shaped on you, I want you to know that I'll be glad to take care of your Zappa collection.

Y'know, good home an' all that. :D

MetalDog · March 14, 2013, 11:23:22 PM

As you're the decent sort bob, I'd be glad to know that my Frank collection is in good hands. You might want to be careful listening to it around people though. Some of the lyrics and musical themes might be too much for ordinary folk.

And I apologize for being a tease, but if you will all bear with me for the next thirty six hours, I will have the beginning of this played and up.

bob48 · March 15, 2013, 02:01:41 PM

I shall play 'Willie the Pimp' from the Hot Rats album until my ears fall off.

MetalDog · March 16, 2013, 09:09:16 AM

Alright ladies, here we go. I chose Challenging as my difficulty and Defeat an Avatar as my lone Victory Condition. The world is cylindrical with continents and normal size. There are three mages and three other worlds.

MetalDog · March 16, 2013, 09:12:53 AM

I chose Sol de Torvega. He already has an advanced relationship with one of the gods, Helia. I am hoping this will put me in opposition with another god sooner rather than later (and that may be a statement qualifying for, "be careful what you wish for you just might get it").

MetalDog · March 16, 2013, 09:15:08 AM

This is my capitol, Eatmor. Pigs are the only resource that can be seen from my starting position. With +20% Farming as my Special Ability, that will be even more helpful. Let's see what some exploring will reveal.

MetalDog · March 16, 2013, 09:18:06 AM

The benefit of starting as a Monster is that your starting melee unit is Ratman Robbers. The Robbers have extra Movement Points, one more hex of sight (three rather than the standard two) and the damage they do is 7 Melee PLUS 3.5 Death Magic. While not significant, the Death Magic is useful.

MetalDog · March 16, 2013, 09:22:19 AM

My initial build is a Craftsmen District. I will get 40 Gold for building one. I also start some Goblin Spearmen.

MetalDog · March 16, 2013, 09:24:47 AM

Melee Resistance and Elemental Resistance are two spells that are offered in the initial research. I choose Melee as I would like to bump my Ratman Robbers up. They are a good exploratory unit and I am looking to reveal as much of the map as I can as quickly as I can in order to find Holy Sites.

MetalDog · March 16, 2013, 09:26:36 AM

The situation after Turn 1. There is a Neutral city along with Iron, the resource for building Halberdiers, some Gold and a treasure to be looted. Looks like a god start.