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by **Teldurn** » Sunday August 10th, 2014 1:14am

Before heading to bed immediately following this post, here's a few Skill Cards I was playing around with. I was originally thinking to make these cards text-only, but with the free icons I found, I think these really raise the quality and beauty of the cards.

I tried a few random skills to get a feel for how it looks, text length, etc. So far, I really dig it!

Thanks Tott. These are only a few of the skills available, there are lots more I haven't made cards for. But good call on Careful Aim, I can see how that can be overpowered. To put it in context, however, keep in mind that skill usage has a limit of a Hero's maximum Mind Points. So if you have 5MP, you can only use the skill 5 times per quest. Hopefully that mitigates it somewhat.

by **TMU** » Monday August 11th, 2014 2:47pm

Eventhough these are not Heroquesty, they do fit well to a skill card, wich these actually are.

So I liked them if you understanded nothing

by **Maike05** » Monday August 11th, 2014 6:31pm

This is a brilliant idea and a beautiful attemp too! You should maybe add a price for them so you can pay to learn them at a specific location in the City between quests. What do you think ?

by **Teldurn** » Monday August 11th, 2014 7:25pm

Maike05 wrote:This is a brilliant idea and a beautiful attemp too! You should maybe add a price for them so you can pay to learn them at a specific location in the City between quests. What do you think ?

Each one is already priced out, depending on the class type and advancement tier. It's all in the rules.

TMU wrote:Eventhough these are not Heroquesty, they do fit well to a skill card, wich these actually are. So I liked them if you understanded nothing

I have no idea what you mean by not being Heroquesty, but if you like them, that's good I suppose.

by **TMU** » Tuesday August 12th, 2014 8:31am

Teldurn wrote:
TMU wrote:Eventhough these are not Heroquesty, they do fit well to a skill card, wich these actually are. So I liked them if you understanded nothing

I have no idea what you mean by not being Heroquesty, but if you like them, that's good I suppose.

That's why I added that

I meant that the pictures are not that fitting to the Heroquest artstyle but I like them the way they are.

by **Teldurn** » Tuesday August 12th, 2014 9:33am

I kind of thought that was what you meant, TMU, but I didn't want to assume.

And I think I agree with you, but I like them just as they are. |_P

by **Teldurn** » Saturday August 16th, 2014 5:43pm

I have completed the Skill Card set. Here is the thumbnail collection. 24 skills in all. Comments, changes, and other suggestions requested.

by **Daedalus** » Tuesday August 26th, 2014 2:44pm

You have a solid selection of skills. My feeling is Hero Quest could benefit with some tactical detail, though I wonder about the pacing drag of added referencing--problably no big deal if Morcar/Zargon knows the lot.

I can't recall the cost of skills or the meaning of active and passive uses. Regardless, here are my impressions and opinions:

I'd change cases of "This skill teaches a Hero..." to "This skill allows a Hero..." or "This skill grants a Hero...."

Alertness: Me likey. Arcana: Also likey. Archery: I prefer the cost of an extra die in a bigger bow, but this works, too. Careful Aim: Stacks with Archery, right? That's a lot. Maybe limit to no move. Charisma: I'd rather see the Mercenary hired with an extra Body Point. Cleave: I'd tone it down to 1 extra monster or use excess skulls for the attacks. Perhaps limit with no move.

Concentration: Seems okay, but I fear brainy Barbarians. Dodge and Trip: Missing for 2 turns is a lot--I'd split it into two skills or make it a two-action manuever. Endurance: Unlimited Body Points leaves me trembly and scared. How many skills can be taken over time by a Hero? Feint: Like if the gained Defend Die good against all attacks that turn. Fencing: A 4 Attack Die broadsword is equal to a battle axe, but it can go with a shield and 3 Attack Dice. This should cost a lot, as 200 gold is already saved in weapon cost. Great Defense: Like. This is the Mercenary Swordsman's skill.

Heroic Cry: Like, as it has a use limit. I don't think the 1-in-6 Defend Die penalty is necessary. Keen Hearing: Cool, but I'd limit uses. Opening doors onto an unknown threat is part of the fun. Leadership: I don't know why Charisma would be taken over or with this. Active/passive? Marksman: Can a Wizard take this? Hmm--it seems okay. Phalanx: Remain adjacent--for the 1 turn, right? I'd put in no move to keep it clear and less flexible. Polearm Stance: Better name and seems okay.

Power Attack: I'd put in no move or the penalty can be avoided. Rallying Cry: Change Defense Die to Defend Die. It grants a lot of bonus dice, so I'd limit uses to one or cost Mind Points or something. Sacrifice: Works for me. Maybe the wording should include the monster position to exclude opposite attacks. Or maybe swap positions with the ally. Skirmishing: At best, I'd allow a choice of 1 Attack or Defend Die each turn. Still better than Fencing, though. Sneak: Not sure what to think. Could be a game changer if not limited in some fasion. Sprint: Seems okay.

Take 'em or leave 'em. I imagine some suggestions won't mean much, while some may help.