tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post5248218395583304705..comments2024-03-28T12:39:04.081+00:00Comments on Vampifan's World of the Undead: Zombicide Scenario C23 Day Zero Part 2Vampifanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-25848104222620979882015-06-08T13:59:15.408+01:002015-06-08T13:59:15.408+01:00Thanks, Simon. If you think this is a bloodbath ju...Thanks, Simon. If you think this is a bloodbath just wait until the next parts. Chuckle!Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-47807750489751652112015-06-08T13:57:59.588+01:002015-06-08T13:57:59.588+01:00Typo excused, Steve. It is so easy to do. Breakfas...Typo excused, Steve. It is so easy to do. Breakfast at midday? You lazy sod! LOL!Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-84932580699395106352015-06-08T13:56:13.199+01:002015-06-08T13:56:13.199+01:00I totally agree with you, Steve. Constructive crit...I totally agree with you, Steve. Constructive criticism like Bob's is always welcome and it is nice to know there are people out there looking out for my mistakes. I don't make many but when I do I'd much prefer to have them pointed out than ignored. That way, I won't make them again. <br /><br />Looking at the scenario overall my mistake with the sawed-offs made little difference to the outcome. Josh kills two Fatties with the sawed-off - one in the post above and one next time. If he didn't kill them someone else would, most likely Amy with Ma's Shotgun. Now Ma's Shotgun is also a sawed-off, so how come it does more damage than a normal sawed-off? A better quality gun or better ammo? Both are possible. I like your suggestion that Josh found a custom made sawed-off shotgun. Perhaps it's an expensive Purdey. <br /><br />He, he, I love your suggestion to seek out the gun owner's address and see what else he has stashed away. A new scenario? Most definitely!<br /><br />I'm not happy that I made a mistake. I should have been more vigilant. But I am reminded of the wise words of Steve Jackson, creator of GURPS, "when the rules get in the way of good storytelling, ignore them and go with the story."Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-52457377297895409722015-06-08T12:44:06.068+01:002015-06-08T12:44:06.068+01:00Lol awesome. This is a total bloodbath so far :)Lol awesome. This is a total bloodbath so far :)Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-70329259645367365442015-06-08T12:29:29.037+01:002015-06-08T12:29:29.037+01:00excuse my typo strike above... wrote that while ch...excuse my typo strike above... wrote that while chucking to myself with ideas, and eating my breakfast toast and sipping tea (*shrugs* yep its after mid day and I`m still in my dressing gown... tut tut...terrible, terrible ^^*)Hilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786352646244095934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-15645444691836521482015-06-08T12:25:07.541+01:002015-06-08T12:25:07.541+01:00I think it is comments like Bob`s that makes great...I think it is comments like Bob`s that makes great articles (like on this Zombicide blog) makes us all really feel like we are all participating in Bryans game. I completely missed the shotgun thing until Bob pointed it out... its constructive things like this which really makes us feel like we are a part of something larger; and sharing in the fun (and least Bryan, you know we REALLY are carefully reading what you write hehe).<br /><br />{{"It's too late to change it now so let's just pretend Josh is using special high-powered ammo in his sawed-offs."}}<br /><br />But don`t beat yourself up Bryan. Think of it like a role playing game... think of it like Dungeons and Dragons; I love things like: throwing a lone Monster at my player party, but giving the creature different stats, haring the players cry out in anguish "but, dude, Orc`s don't have levitation of fire ball spells?" My reply would usually be: "this one does" ^^ I love breaking rules to make new ones :)))<br /><br />Okay, this shotgun was an error hehe, if you`re sticking to the `rules`. But hey, this is role play, this is story telling.... indeed, survivor using the weapon probably got real lucky and picked up a precision piece custom made one off collectors item (maybe the owner was in a gun club and won prizes for his art. When he was alive, hey, he was probably totally in love with his amazing collection of guns.... actually, hmmmm, wonder if he has any more like it. Would be interesting to go back and search his wallet to see if it contains his home address in it somewhere. Might be darn useful to find that guys private stash?.... *coughs* new scenario right there *cough*)Hilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786352646244095934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-30970597669598036182015-06-07T23:16:26.976+01:002015-06-07T23:16:26.976+01:00Simon, it is comments like yours that gladdens my ...Simon, it is comments like yours that gladdens my heart. Inspiring others is what this blog is all about. But, I have to admit, it is not just a one-way street. I get inspired by other blogs including your own. I would never have bought the "Uber" graphic novels if it hadn't been for your positive reviews. There are other comics and TPBs that are on my shopping list all because of your own love of them. <br /><br />It is funny that you should mention Popeye and co. I have them on my painting table right now.<br /><br />I have quite a few Kickstarter products I'm waiting for. Next up should be Studio Minis Zombie horde (not a game but lots of really cool figures), followed by Rum & Bones, Thunderbirds (I just couldn't resist!) and Ninja All Stars. Next year will see Black Plague being released. Exciting times ahead. I repeat my earlier comment, I'm having the time of my life!Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-7584984863723901922015-06-07T19:09:19.219+01:002015-06-07T19:09:19.219+01:00I think your love for "Zombicide", as &q...I think your love for "Zombicide", as "SDE" etc, really shines through these postings, Bryan. Certainly you have been the inspiration or rather cataclyst for me making some big buys this year (not just gaming but minis as well - "I'm Popeye the Sailor man, toot toot"), and we haven't even seen "Rum & Bones" or "Black Plague" yet :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-12369311579714664032015-06-07T17:01:03.978+01:002015-06-07T17:01:03.978+01:00Thanks, Simon. Honestly, I really am having the ti...Thanks, Simon. Honestly, I really am having the time of my life with all of the gaming I have done this year. Super Dungeon Explore was great fun. A Touch of Evil was a wonderful change of pace and so enjoyable. But without doubt, Zombicide tops the lot.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-25229172321801617312015-06-07T16:39:26.750+01:002015-06-07T16:39:26.750+01:00What an assault upon the sense, Bryan. An avalanch...What an assault upon the sense, Bryan. An avalanche of awesome photos, witty writing and clearly you having the time of your life playing the game. Great stuff once again :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-53474183334502707072015-06-07T15:15:47.815+01:002015-06-07T15:15:47.815+01:00Bob, I always appreciate constructive criticism. Y...Bob, I always appreciate constructive criticism. You were right, I was wrong, and I'm glad you pointed out my mistake. I know you meant well and I have no qualms in you pointing out anything you think is at odds with the rules. Hopefully it won't happen again, although having said that, Josh does kill one more Fatty in this scenario with his sawed-off shotguns. I winced when I read my notes and realised I'd made such a cock-up. It's too late to change it now so let's just pretend Josh is using special high-powered ammo in his sawed-offs.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-4871710573904725432015-06-07T14:09:48.015+01:002015-06-07T14:09:48.015+01:00No worries Dude! To err is to be human, we are not...No worries Dude! To err is to be human, we are not machines. I was not trying to rain on your parade Bryan and I hope you took on board the positive aspects of my comments too. These batreps are great, long may they continue.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11616664689882136444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-43666280873399468192015-06-07T10:43:33.077+01:002015-06-07T10:43:33.077+01:00Cheers, Clint. I know the feeling of having too ma...Cheers, Clint. I know the feeling of having too many projects on the go.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-66760256669166586372015-06-07T10:16:44.784+01:002015-06-07T10:16:44.784+01:00roll on part three if it is as good as parts 1 and...roll on part three if it is as good as parts 1 and 2. You are getting me interested in this game, alas though far to many projects to contemplate a new zombie one. Keep up the good workClinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-49555452282993487242015-06-06T23:24:15.864+01:002015-06-06T23:24:15.864+01:00To be fair, Hugh, a Molotov Cocktail is the ultima...To be fair, Hugh, a Molotov Cocktail is the ultimate zombie-killing weapon. No other weapon from Season 1 will kill an Abomination. The group are certainly having fun but that has a lot to do with the zombies appearing in low numbers and being so spread out. Plus, the survivors are very well armed. Survival is a lot easier at the Blue and Yellow Danger Levels. It gets harder at the Orange Level and incredibly hard at the Red Level.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-75562779991647109282015-06-06T23:18:13.456+01:002015-06-06T23:18:13.456+01:00Thanks, Bob. Let me address the two points you rai...Thanks, Bob. Let me address the two points you raise. First up when Doug found the Pistol I was fully aware that with his Matching Set Skill he should have got a second one for free. The problem was he only had one free space left to stash away equipment. I had no intention of him losing any of the four items he already had. Maybe he did find two pistols but he only took one. I'm not sure if it is mandatory to take matching weapons if you have the Matching Set Skill. Plus, he didn't really need twin Pistols when he already had twin SMGs. <br />Regarding your second point, I have no defence. I screwed up. I should have looked closer at the stats on the Sawed-Off card. I knew that Shotguns and Ma's Shotgun did two points of damage. I mistakenly assumed Sawed-Offs were the same. My big bad! Sorry!Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-58785226809128071202015-06-06T21:07:56.359+01:002015-06-06T21:07:56.359+01:00Ah, those abominations ain't so tough, are the...Ah, those abominations ain't so tough, are they? This seems like a holiday camp; the 6 humans are enjoying themselves too much for them to have any real sense of danger:-) .Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-85386162622620938282015-06-06T20:25:45.496+01:002015-06-06T20:25:45.496+01:00Fantastic continuation Bryan!
The whims of the di...Fantastic continuation Bryan!<br /> The whims of the dice gods can sometimes make a mockery of the best laid plans. The gang's doing very well at the moment, let's hope they stick together and this continues.<br />Again great narrative and photography Dude.<br />There is one, no two small points I must pull you up on though Dude!<br />Firstly when Doug found a pistol, it has the dual wield symbol, so with his Matching Set skill he would have found two of them.<br />Secondly when Josh killed the Fatty with the Sawn Offs, this could not have happened as they are only a strength 1 weapon and Fatties need at least a strength 2 weapon to harm them.<br />I don't mean to nitpick but these things can't be left as others will follow your mighty example and possibly learn the rules incorrectly.<br />Apart from these very minor points this adventure is going from strength to strength, and I'm loving it. Keep it up Dude you are doing wonders for this great game and genre.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11616664689882136444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-67069813754097316272015-06-06T16:06:12.404+01:002015-06-06T16:06:12.404+01:00Thanks for the kind words as always, Steve. To ans...Thanks for the kind words as always, Steve. To answer your first question... it's a bit of both. I AM very good at Zombicide because I have played it so many times and I know what tactics work and what doesn't. I can't stress enough how important tactics and good teamwork are. Sometimes the dice can be great (Amy killing four Walkers with the pimpmobile) and sometimes the dice can be incredibly cruel (Doug rolling five ones and a three with his twin Uzis). It tends to even out in the long run.<br /><br />Amy's driving was one of the coolest moments of the whole game. Who could have predicted that outcome?<br /><br />I'm totally with you, Steve, on just how good Zombicide is. I'm delighted that you're enjoying the game as much as I do.<br /><br />I'll chat later.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-7641277648370572462015-06-06T15:23:29.486+01:002015-06-06T15:23:29.486+01:00Are you just very good at Zombicide...... or are t...Are you just very good at Zombicide...... or are the survivors incredibly and amazingly lucky throughout the entire of this scenario?<br /><br />Go Amy for her driving skills woooot!!!!!<br /><br />Love the narrative, love the unfolding storyline, and love Zombicide more and more every day that goes by.<br /><br />Will write more on this episode later (as time allows).<br /><br />Fabulous Bryan. Outstanding, as usual.Hilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786352646244095934noreply@blogger.com