tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post8674441531600754051..comments2024-03-28T10:27:02.032-07:00Comments on The Renaissance Troll: Building a Frostgrave Warbandjoe5mchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13381588340232280771noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-43316431821139994102015-12-29T01:56:27.174-08:002015-12-29T01:56:27.174-08:00thanks, what I thought.thanks, what I thought.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715251008036112057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-55714331862718687452015-12-28T04:05:48.323-08:002015-12-28T04:05:48.323-08:00No, there is no specific algorithm. The barbarian ...No, there is no specific algorithm. The barbarian is a pretty good high fight, low armour option. In truth, if you are playing solo, I wouldn't worry about it too much. I would just stay within the limits presented (probably no soldier should have a Fight higher than +4 or armour higher than 13).joe5mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381588340232280771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-67461250261615797242015-12-26T12:23:01.903-08:002015-12-26T12:23:01.903-08:00Hi is there a points algorithm available to create...Hi is there a points algorithm available to create alternative solider types? I like to use unusual groups at times in solo play i.e. considering a band of Gladiators, high on fight but low on armour so not easily aligned to an existing type imo.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />StuartAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715251008036112057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-35322617638302770322015-09-14T03:57:12.441-07:002015-09-14T03:57:12.441-07:00This looks great! Just ordered the book but could ...This looks great! Just ordered the book but could not wait to get started on a warband.Lord Siwochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277688650019625771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-88922602525254030552015-08-24T05:04:36.820-07:002015-08-24T05:04:36.820-07:00You can load the warband up with constructs if you...You can load the warband up with constructs if you want to.joe5mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381588340232280771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-21585499869935234892015-08-23T12:48:13.220-07:002015-08-23T12:48:13.220-07:00Hi - we were wondering if constructs created betwe...Hi - we were wondering if constructs created between games count as your One Controlled Construct, or if Enchanters can just fill a warband with varying sizes of golems?Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00661580119449756549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-46742140904882855332015-06-25T09:13:22.538-07:002015-06-25T09:13:22.538-07:00You know, you feed and pay those bodyguards - and ...You know, you feed and pay those bodyguards - and the one time you really need them, they let you down. Sounds like a dramatic mechanic.<br />And thanks for the clarification.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556964171678939998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-27400352697508242132015-06-24T03:17:34.918-07:002015-06-24T03:17:34.918-07:00Basically, any of your figures can 'intercept&...Basically, any of your figures can 'intercept' an enemy figure that moves within 1" of it. So, it is possible to leave a couple of bodyguards around your wizard. That said, I've lost a lot of wizard by being overconfident in his bodyguards!joe5mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381588340232280771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-20518775522076326252015-06-23T09:30:07.861-07:002015-06-23T09:30:07.861-07:00As the head Wizard is the critical leader of each ...As the head Wizard is the critical leader of each faction, I'm wondering what the rules will include or allow for his followers to protect him. Will followers have zones of control or any way of "shielding" the Wizard from attacking foes - making it more difficult to charge into melee contact, say - or will he simply have to rely on staying out of movement range and using protective spells?<br />I, also, have been strangely bitten by the setting and ideas in FG.<br />ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556964171678939998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-76529610139993219082015-06-08T00:24:56.284-07:002015-06-08T00:24:56.284-07:00Sting Wing, I'm glad to hear you are excited a...Sting Wing, I'm glad to hear you are excited about the game. I hope it lives up to explanations. Anyway, there are no restrictions to the soldiers that any wizard can hire. Terms like 'knight' and 'thief' are just labels. You can imagine them as 'black knights' or heroic rogues, it makes no difference.joe5mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381588340232280771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-24544491388405463592015-06-07T17:19:04.707-07:002015-06-07T17:19:04.707-07:00I have to say that I've been bitten pretty har...I have to say that I've been bitten pretty hard by the Frostgrave bug! I love reading your posts and trying to glean any bit of info I can while I wait for my rulebook to arrive. I couldn't wait any longer so I've started putting together (kitbashing) my first warband using the rules above. I do have a nagging feeling though so I figured I'd ask you. I know you can't divulge too much but I was wondering: Are there any restrictions on what hirelings can a wizard hire? For example can a necromancer hire a knight or paladin? Can a thaumaturge hire a thief? I'm not asking for a list of allowed hirelings per wizard. I know that would be giving away too much; but maybe confirming either way that we can or can't hire anyone we'd like would be great. Thanks!Sting Winghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04724325994955544114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-27944056277015513992015-05-20T09:30:30.966-07:002015-05-20T09:30:30.966-07:00That's great - thanks.That's great - thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-14250530901483528742015-05-20T07:32:29.807-07:002015-05-20T07:32:29.807-07:00Each player will need 1 twenty-sided die. That...Each player will need 1 twenty-sided die. That's it.joe5mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381588340232280771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-65276618140279833022015-05-20T06:36:54.189-07:002015-05-20T06:36:54.189-07:00Can I ask about dice needed please? Northstar are ...Can I ask about dice needed please? Northstar are showing D20 in the associated products list - what will the game need?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-88926652465335896752015-05-17T05:28:38.754-07:002015-05-17T05:28:38.754-07:00Soldiers do not gain experience. Some people '...Soldiers do not gain experience. Some people 'upgrade' their soldiers by buying better soldiers, but keeping the name, thus implying that they are veterans and have better equipment. That said, you can equip soldiers with magic items.<br /><br />Soldiers die somewhat frequently. Wizards and apprentices die less frequently, but it is a possibility. If the wizard dies, after gaining a certain amount of experience, the apprentice can step up, become a wizard and lead the warband. If the apprentice dies, the wizard can hire a new one, but it is more expensive if the wizard is of higher level (as the apprentice will also be more skilled)joe5mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381588340232280771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-3372264924630229802015-05-13T02:26:42.275-07:002015-05-13T02:26:42.275-07:00Do soldiers gain experience or is it reflected in ...Do soldiers gain experience or is it reflected in getting better soldiers with money gained? Aand what about death during a campaign?Mikko Asikainenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10592243922449669655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-61903383235672394372015-05-13T00:09:18.369-07:002015-05-13T00:09:18.369-07:00Basically. Although some people prefer to keep the...Basically. Although some people prefer to keep the same names for the henchman and think of it as upgrading them with better equipment and training. Either way.joe5mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381588340232280771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-31479527071641285092015-05-12T07:44:26.539-07:002015-05-12T07:44:26.539-07:00So the idea is that warbands start with mostly low...So the idea is that warbands start with mostly lowly thugs at the beginning but replace them with better warriors as the warbands gains experience and gold?Mikko Asikainenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10592243922449669655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-92025393447870899442015-05-08T22:58:37.797-07:002015-05-08T22:58:37.797-07:00All of the soldiers may be given one magic item, b...All of the soldiers may be given one magic item, but otherwise their gear is fixed. The apothecary is expensive, but he can potentially save money down the road...joe5mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381588340232280771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-65023813073193649042015-05-05T21:50:20.096-07:002015-05-05T21:50:20.096-07:00Interesting. Can I equip the soldiers at will (wit...Interesting. Can I equip the soldiers at will (within certain restrictions) or is the gear fixed?Bricriuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14489323836008006006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-13319938288343597702015-05-05T13:58:41.173-07:002015-05-05T13:58:41.173-07:00That apothecary looks expensive. 100 big ones for...That apothecary looks expensive. 100 big ones for a dude with a healing potion? That better be one mean stick! Or can he do some magic too? Xanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01196772163578525334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-80091947573709262152015-05-04T06:55:18.222-07:002015-05-04T06:55:18.222-07:00Hmm, the soldiers: Drizzt the Tracker 80Gc, Catti ...Hmm, the soldiers: Drizzt the Tracker 80Gc, Catti the Archer 50Gc, Wulfgar the Infantryman 50Gc, Regis the Thief 20Gc, Guenhwyvar the Hound 10Gc, Bruenor the Man At Arms 80Gc, <br />Only 6 guys...<br /><br />Thanks for this...Dalcorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16886888566221538473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-72266797556472492572015-05-04T00:25:44.403-07:002015-05-04T00:25:44.403-07:00Sorry, warbands generally have a maximum of 10 - 1...Sorry, warbands generally have a maximum of 10 - 1 Wizard, 1 Apprentice, 8 Soldiers. Though there are some ways to increase that number.joe5mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381588340232280771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-8783762283840390742015-05-03T23:41:34.232-07:002015-05-03T23:41:34.232-07:00I am looking forward to seeing how this pans out.I am looking forward to seeing how this pans out.commissarmoodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17453787431294606707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781995839246169257.post-33067541720751675672015-05-03T15:02:02.804-07:002015-05-03T15:02:02.804-07:00Awesome! Really looking forward to this!
Does the...Awesome! Really looking forward to this!<br /><br />Does the maximum of 8 Soldiers include the Apprentice?Synchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15299313034810627641noreply@blogger.com