Derek S Sun Feb 02, 2014 4:11 am
C3V PUBLIC PLAY TEST FEEDBACK COMPREHENSIVE-FORM
C3V Public Playtest Form
NAME OF THE TEST UNIT: Anubian Alpha
THEME TEST: Are there are any powers or stats on the test unit card that do not accurately reflect the theme or likeness of what the character should be able to do? Also consider whether or not this character's powers should affect destructible objects.
Infected Host, Shapeshift, and Pack alpa are all very thematic. The only problem is the limitation to the armies they can be played in, and potentially what small and medium wolf commons that might be created- although can't see the future so no issue there.
FUN TEST: Was the unit fun to play?
the Alphas have proved fun time and again.
FUN OPPOSITION TEST: Was the unit acceptable to play against? Could it be considered annoying?
I still think throwing down a potential of 11 attack, usually 6, sometimes 3 is too much for a 65 pt character with other figures being activated- realizing the other figures are activating the Alpha's.
USAGE TEST: Were all of the powers on this card used, or at least usable?
Yes.
STRATEGY TEST: Does the unit offer any real strategy or interesting tactics to the overall game?
Very much so, when to bring them in is awesome. Great tactics and strategy provided.
BONDING TEST: Compare the unit card with all currently existing Bonding abilities. Are there any Bonding loops that do not stop appropriately?
Not that I see
SYNERGIES TEST: Think of all the current cards that would have synergy with the unit card. Are there any factors that could break the game by making a unit too powerful or too weak?
The only synergies I see are Moon Frenzy and Anubian Wolves, Wolves of Badru, and Varkaanian Blade Dancers and taking a turn as part of those squads.
POWER CHECK: When considering the test unit against all existing units (including released C3V and SoV units) and all glyphs, are there any powers that could be overamplified and break the game? Each power should define when it takes place, who or what it affects, and what conditions (if any) apply.
Their base attack of 3 and the Anubian Wolves roll make me nervous against heroes. Most won't stand a chance to live 1 attack on a good or decent 20-sided roll.
DRAFTING TEST: Is this unit worth drafting?
Very much so in the Badru and Anubian armies. I haven't seen a report on them with the Blade Dancers.
MIRROR TEST: Consider the test unit against itself. Are there any loops that would upset the balance of the Game?
Not that I see.
ARMY TEST 1
Did the unit perform adequately? What should be the unit's point value? Give a brief summary.
They performed decently. Had attacks of 7,7,6 when attacking with height. 7,4 when even. 11, 5 when attacking uphill. 1 died to a base attack of 3 the 1st time attacked by a Knight. 1 was taken out by Allistar (w/ Gilbert bonus after surviving several attacks from Knights. 1 was probably attacked 10 times before falling to Orrick. I think they are closer to 70 pts than 65 after all the games I have played with them.
Map: [Stroll in the Park- 1 RotV, 2 Ticalla Jungle]
Units: Army 1: [Finn (80), Allister (110), Orrick (50), Gilbert (105), KoW (240) for 585] VS Army 2: [Werewolf Lord (140), Anubian Alphas X3 (195), Anubian Wolves X3 (225) for 560]
Gilbert got the Talisman of Defense, the KoW surged early as Gilbert rolled 3,4,4 on his 1st 3 rolls for Jandar's Dispatch. Knights got attack +1 and Initiative glyphs in the 1st round. The Wolves in the 2nd round were able to take the initiative glyph due to an Alpha doing his hosting. They also got the Knights of the attack +1 glyph thanks to a 2nd Alpha. In the 3rd round they got the attack glyph, lycanthroped Gilbert which stalled the beating they were taking. The Anubian Wolves with the Alpha replacements eventually held out just their side of the middle of the board before the last wave of 5 knights, finn, and Allister made it to them. The Anubian that had the attack glyph left to pick off a couple of Knights, but the Knights and Allister put a couple of wounds on the Werewolf Lord and killed all but 1 Anubian wolf. Finn and a Knight took back initiative killing the 2nd Alpha. Werewolf Lord Lycanthroped Allister, got a couple of leaving engagement attacks on Gilbert to no avail before him and the lone Anubian Wolf died to 2 knights. The last alpha moved to the start zone and but 2 wounds on Orrick meanwhile. Orrick survived 1 whole round of attacks as did the Alpha trading blows before the 2 Knights closed the gap, 1 of them falling to the Alpha. The last alpha falls to the last Knight to end the game. Final tally left for the Knight team: Orrick with 1 life, 1 KoW, 1 life left for Allister and 2 left on Gilbert for about 88 2/3 pts left.
Final Thoughts
The Alphas rolled 1 out 7 and 1 out of 6 in crucial spots or the still might have won. I forgot to put a Lycanthrope marker on Allister the 1st time the Lord wounded him although I don't think it mattered. The Lord Moon Frenzied with the Alpha 3 times and with Gilbert twice. Gilbert and his +1 defense kept him alive.
I think it is too bad the only time an Alpha can be played is if you have a common wolf squad. I think we could come up with some wording for Infected Host that would allow them to start the game on the board without changing anything. Like If this Anubian Alpha doesn't begin the game on the battlefield, you may place them on the battlefield using the shapeshift power. This could allow them to be used as filler or a hybrid figure for the Werewolf to use without changing their cost or theme. I still think these guys are closer to 70 pts than 65 from all the playtesting I have done with them. When they move to final editing I think we can language some of their powers a smidge better. These guys are awesome, great design. I would still like to see them playtested with the Blade Dancers.
