tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post2169328460234666498..comments2024-03-28T12:39:04.081+00:00Comments on Vampifan's World of the Undead: Zombicide Scenario C19 A Little Setback Part 1Vampifanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-81703529841486963122015-05-04T23:02:07.326+01:002015-05-04T23:02:07.326+01:00Thanks, Simon. You were very much the target audie...Thanks, Simon. You were very much the target audience I had in mind when I decided to do this batrep. You won't have to wait too long for part 2.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-23583147878687197352015-05-04T22:11:51.166+01:002015-05-04T22:11:51.166+01:00Enjoyed part one. Its been good to see the game me...Enjoyed part one. Its been good to see the game mechanics as I've not really been able to appreciate how it works until now. Can't wait for part 2 :)Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-22252699331943537152015-05-04T00:19:28.969+01:002015-05-04T00:19:28.969+01:00Hi Jon, It's lovely to hear from you again. Oh...Hi Jon, It's lovely to hear from you again. Oh, man, you certainly know how to make me feel jealous! Damn, but you have every right to brag, my friend. I would too if our roles were reversed.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-3566497236349662302015-05-04T00:17:22.609+01:002015-05-04T00:17:22.609+01:00All I can say, Hugh, is if you can afford it then ...All I can say, Hugh, is if you can afford it then buy it. As far as I'm concerned, the more people playing Zombicide the better.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-89859293984391385262015-05-04T00:14:31.711+01:002015-05-04T00:14:31.711+01:00Wow, Steve! I'm almost at a loss as to what to...Wow, Steve! I'm almost at a loss as to what to say to your kind words. As you well know, Zombicide is a game I am hugely passionate about. Indeed, it was my passion that inspired you to buy the game. It is great that you "get" what the game is all about. You can so easily immerse yourself in the stories of the Survivors battling overwhelming odds against the Zombie hordes. Just look at how quickly my game board filled with the undead. This is gaming at its most tense and it is such a thrill to play. <br /><br />Thanks for complimenting me on my photography. All I can say is that I have good gear and a good knowledge of photography honed by years of experience. I also have a few excellent photo-editing programs on my computer which are a huge boon for me.<br /><br />You are right, the Zombie minis look far better in situ on the game board than lined up against a wall. Just wait until you see part two. It gets better. I wish it was Wednesday already so I can post it. What happens next is both amazing and jaw-droppingly tense.<br /><br />As for doing more Zombicide batreps, hell yes! I am certainly up for that. They are far easier to do than ATZ batreps. If this one goes as well as I suspect it will, it'll be the first of many.<br /><br />I am immensely proud of my Zombicide collection. Did you see my review of Kyoko that I did recently? I was so happy to buy her from e-Bay at such a nice price. I'd love to get all of the Season 1 promo figures but I very much doubt that will ever happen. Nevertheless, I am still incredibly proud of my collection and oh so grateful that I own so much.<br /><br />Thank you for leaving such a heart-warming response.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-85212557208618674612015-05-03T23:53:57.479+01:002015-05-03T23:53:57.479+01:00I understand what you're saying, Cedric. I'...I understand what you're saying, Cedric. I'd love to play this game with other gamers but I'm forced to play solo. I'm not complaining because it's something I'm very used to now.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-4400437067439624502015-05-03T23:51:41.159+01:002015-05-03T23:51:41.159+01:00You're very welcome, Simon. This game is just ...You're very welcome, Simon. This game is just so awesome! I totally love it. I'm glad you're able to play the game with your family and that they love it too. That's what gaming is all about - having fun!Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-37808583582132748902015-05-03T23:51:33.854+01:002015-05-03T23:51:33.854+01:00I'm glad you did this! It's such a great g...I'm glad you did this! It's such a great game for new players and veteran gamers both.<br /><br />I got to play it last night. A friend and I were teaching it to some of her friends. I got to sit at a table with five Doctoral candidates who each happened to be breathtakingly beautiful.<br /><br />Who knew games could get me introduced to women??<br /><br />Yeah, I'm bragging a tiny bit...Varangianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03333063064442472459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-9013944655470327602015-05-03T22:55:02.553+01:002015-05-03T22:55:02.553+01:00Very grateful to you as always Bryan... and having...Very grateful to you as always Bryan... and having finally found time to settle down and play the tutorial with my youngest I can honestly see why you like this game so much. Whether it was the slow stream of zeds shuffling down the street or opening the door to our neighbours and finding it packed full of the hungry undead, it was laugh a minute stuff. Great game, and certainly I'm looking forward to playing some more :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-78234612406562479022015-05-03T21:33:50.857+01:002015-05-03T21:33:50.857+01:00I am sooo tempted by Zombicide, especially when I ...I am sooo tempted by Zombicide, especially when I see the enthusiasm that other people have for this game!Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-38981799546429043642015-05-03T19:12:43.980+01:002015-05-03T19:12:43.980+01:00Bryan, I just got your hotmail letting me know thi...Bryan, I just got your hotmail letting me know this batrep was posted on your blog.... oh my, you have truly outdone yourself this time... you really have excelled - big time; pure pleasure to read (excellently written), tension filled, and inspiringly creepy and atmospheric. I can barely find enough superlatives to express and describe how much I enjoyed this game write up. TOTALLY amazing; utterly enthralling, and makes me want to go and set up Zombiecide, and play a game of my own. You`ve r-e-a-l-l-y inspired me to want to play now.<br /><br /><br />What really impresses me is your photography. I have been wondering for a while how exactly you could bring a game of Zombicide alive as an on line battle report, due to (what I thought would be) the limiting nature of the 2D board... but you have shown me how utterly possible it is to create something intensely visual and stunningly intense. You have created a masterly visual feast and a literary piece of genius. <br /><br /> <br />I also had no idea just how good your zombies would look Bryan. Strange, but seeing them lined up and on review in previous threads, barely does true justice to just how WELL they are painted, or how much they come alive once actually in play. When shot against the Zombicide board backdrop (literally `in game`, as it were) then they totally rock, and wow... do they come into their own!<br /><br /><br />I can hardly wait to see part two of this batrep, and it leaves me with only one thing to say really.... pleeeeaaaaaaase do many many, many, more of these. There is truly nothing like it on line that I have seen, for this game. Zombicide NEEDS people like you to show others, (a) just how much fun solo gaming can be if you approach the subject correctly (i.e. theme, atmosphere, and total immersion created by attaining utter suspension of disbelief): and (b) you manage to mix a good story, with informative `in game` descriptions of the rules in action.<br /><br /><br />Absolutely riveting stuff Bryan. I`m dead impressed mate.<br /><br /><br />One final note. I totally get the high price tag of these special and promo miniatures. Not only do they become precious and desirable due to their treasured rarity, but they add a real sense of style and theme to the game. You must be so very proud to own such an amazing collection. I begin, finally, to get exactly why you collect EVERYTHING for this game. I really get it Bryan. Your collection reflects clearly, your love for this game, and you bring your passion to the table for all to see. <br /><br /><br />Thank you for sharing.<br /><br /><br />Steve :)<br />Stephen Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704275344468801259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-32961234317059807852015-05-03T16:57:17.799+01:002015-05-03T16:57:17.799+01:00Nice report, one of the best of Zombicide. I found...Nice report, one of the best of Zombicide. I found quite difficult to play most of the scenario solo as it is less exciting.cedrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567465798644856588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-32677103673957598982015-05-03T12:46:16.840+01:002015-05-03T12:46:16.840+01:00Many thanks, Bob. That is a very good tip about se...Many thanks, Bob. That is a very good tip about searching. It is so long since I last played Zombicide that I totally forgot about the "Aaahh!" card. (Note - if you draw this card you find a Zombie Walker instead. A nasty surprise!). I love the Zombicide Compendium. It really is a must have product.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-17952895801072591572015-05-03T11:57:59.810+01:002015-05-03T11:57:59.810+01:00Very nice Bryan! Great to see you promoting Zombic...Very nice Bryan! Great to see you promoting Zombicide, it's a fantastic boardgame. Nice to see you picked a suitable duo to show off the game.<br />The compendium of missions is a very nice product, well worth the investment.<br />Just a little tip, won through hours of gameplay, never search on your last action. You never know when those Argh cards will show up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11616664689882136444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-30007236729447943902015-05-03T11:56:47.457+01:002015-05-03T11:56:47.457+01:00The extortionate price for Chuck does not surprise...The extortionate price for Chuck does not surprise me. Sadly the promo figures are selling for ridiculously inflated prices. I just wouldn't pay that much for a figure on a matter of principle. For sure, you should order them from Hasslefree. As for the ID cards you have two options. I do believe you can download the ID cards from the Guillotine Games website. Failing that, I have spare copies of those two Survivor ID cards which I'd let you have for free. Just send me an e-mail if you want them.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-88593145541500130792015-05-03T11:37:43.635+01:002015-05-03T11:37:43.635+01:00Cheers Bryan. I've already spat my tea all ove...Cheers Bryan. I've already spat my tea all over my monitor at the £35 price tag for Chuck alone. Although I do see the rpg-element ID cards sell for £5 without any figures - not sure though that a piece of card is worth such a costly investment? I'll certainly be putting in a small order to "Hasslefree" soon because of your BatRep though :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-82057946859663691442015-05-03T11:13:44.753+01:002015-05-03T11:13:44.753+01:00I'm glad you liked it so much, Simon. It was q...I'm glad you liked it so much, Simon. It was quite a struggle to prepare this batrep and get it ready for publishing today but I managed it. Part two will be ready for Wednesday. The photos have all been edited. I just need to type in the text. As for the two Survivors, finding them will be very difficult and most likely costly. However, there is no reason not to use proxy figures in their place. Hasslefree make two not-Shauns and a not-Ed in their Adventurers range.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-29156053341964619262015-05-03T11:06:28.045+01:002015-05-03T11:06:28.045+01:00Thanks, Clint. Chuck making Noise was pure role-pl...Thanks, Clint. Chuck making Noise was pure role-playing. But, there can be a positive effect of making Noise in Zombicide. If the party is split up, as it was here, one side can make Noise to draw Zombies away from the other side. Sometimes (but not always), this is a sound tactic, especially if you want to lure an Abomination away from the other group.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-5051596646701842502015-05-03T10:41:42.901+01:002015-05-03T10:41:42.901+01:00Well that was gobsmackingly good stuff Bryan. Abso...Well that was gobsmackingly good stuff Bryan. Absolutely brilliant... except for the sudden ending you fiendish tease!!! I'm well aware this has taken you some considerable time to put together so thank you so much for posting this (now get on with the next part!!) :-) Read very well and I'm certainly very keen to get painting my "Zombicide" minis just as soon as I can clear my table of my current projects. I also plan to look out for those fine two stars of your story... what great minis and as you say, they compliment one another rather well :-) Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423998700545338590.post-6351015111538127792015-05-03T09:48:46.694+01:002015-05-03T09:48:46.694+01:00That was a whole lot of fun to read. It really doe...That was a whole lot of fun to read. It really does look and sound like a good game. Can you mention why Chuck made so much noise instead of taking what I would think of as Productive actions in the first 2 turns? Does making noise have a positive result of any kind? Just curious, you may have been roleplaying of course, but making noise seems so very wrong in all other zombie games! Cheers MateClinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02351729764098750618noreply@blogger.com