by Guthwine3
Time now for a little fun . . .
Which is your favorite Monster and why?The reasoning behind your answer can be as complex as a summary of that one time he/she/it won you the game in the third age or as simple as "Dude - it's the most epic sculpt on the board."
Favorite Clan?And yes, I know they are all *mechanically* the same but come on - every player has a preference . . .
My favorite monster from day one was the TROLL, though over time I've come to really appreciate the way in which the VALKYRIE benefits my clan, gameplay-wise. Am of course really impressed with Adrian Smith's illustration of the Valkyrie's steed.
With regard to the Troll's ability, I admire the simplicity and impact of it, but even before learning the specifics, I thought that Adrian had truly captured that distinct and unique 'folk tale' look of the traditional Scandinavian troll. Just always
really keen to draft that guy and deposit his bulky mass onto the map . . .
A hearty 'Hail!' to Mike McVey and his studio for doing such a great job on the miniatures! Great work.
As far as the clans go, I'm pretty much a Raven guy. One of the first (and most striking) images I remember seeing for BLOOD RAGE was the Odin-like warrior with the twin birds perched along his shoulders. I knew at that moment, that whatever clan this grim-faced fellow represented was the clan I'd be happiest playing. Secondly (and perhaps most importantly) I believe that - while all of the animals chosen for the game occupy a prominent place in Norse mythology, history or culture - the raven (to me at least) is by far the most recognizable and appropriate!