Dark is the Fallen Sky - (Final Report: Event Completed), An Anima Tactics campaign Options

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN UPDATE

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Ophiel strode forward at the head of his escort, it was not often he was forced into such mundane duties as a courier but when all the other Fallen Angels decreed such knowledge was to not be trusted to any other hands he had no choice but to reluctantly acquiesce.

Suddenly a subtle sound reached the Dark Lords ears, something about the path before him was amiss his eyes caught signs of movement atop a ruined wall ahead. With a call to arms the Fallen Angel’s guard leapt into action trying to spoil the ambushers assault...

This past weekend was a pretty busy time with five campaign matches being played as well as two full demonstrations and I even had some time to try out a Black Sun team as things got started on Saturday. Unfortunately while I managed to win that game (Promethia, Styx, Raziel and a Type 005 verses Erika, Claire, Lillian) I had camera issues for portions of the weekend so I didn’t get many photo’s. (For those interested the short summary of the Black Sun v Empire battle is in my demo thread).

Most of the matches for the campaign where well fought and several where very close outcomes, in particular the third match was a technical draw though for the campaign the awards for the slim victory of the Empire over Azur still counted.

On top of all the action I spoke to some people about painting figures and talked Mini’s with a young kid whose mother was unfortunately deaf (Damn I really need to work on relearning my sign-language skills).

All up it was a fun weekend.

As a small bonus I have worked out that this is not quite the last lot of Anima from me for the year but I have just enough time left to get in one last Demo day on December 11th so their might be a few more battles for the Dark Pillars yet…

*****

Match 1: 300 Levels (Jordan v Sen)
The Azur Alliance verses Samael

Azur Forces: Les Jaeger, Claude Valmore, High Arbitor Arkied
Samael Forces: Dark Cheshire, Janiel, Konosuke, Fallen Angel Ophiel, Nahimana, Momiji

Lessons learned in previous matches seemed to be heeded during the first Campaign battle for the day. Sen carefully set up his terrain choices to stymie Reinholds abilities which had on a number of previous occasions forced the slow moving Samael forces to move even less.

The battle was joined fairly quickly with the teams sweeping around the majority of the terrain and the forward teams ran into each other quickly.



While support units for both sides stood back and gave what ad they could Sen pressed his Samael forces as far into Jordans territory as he could hoping that if the Azur alliance could be overwhelmed he would succeed.



Unfortunately despite the swamping number the dice gods seemed to have turned their face from Sen for the game as roll after roll was low on the attack. It was only a matter of time before Jordan took the upper hand and crushed his opponent.



Azur Score: 295
Samael Score: 90

Match 2: 200 Levels (Sen v Andrew)
Samael verses The Sacred Holy Empire of Abel

Samael Forces: Dark Cheshire, Janiel, Nahimana, Shinigami Ayl
Empire Forces: Daniella, Claire, Lillian, Erika

The second match centered on a flat hill. The Empire forces took the high ground and where able to hold off the Samael attackers for several rounds with both sides taking casualties in turn and all those involved suffering a lot of damage.



The battle ended with Samael limping to victory as time ran out.

Samael Score: 130
Empire Score: 95

Match 3: 150 Levels (Andrew v Sen)
The Sacred Holy Empire of Abel verses Samael
Special Battle: Blessings and Guidance

Empire Forces: Daniella, Lillian, Erika
Samael Forces: Dark Cheshire, Janiel, Nahimana

For this match the Empire forces had a special goal. Five markers (placed like nodes) where set up, each represented a sacred site which could be prayed at by the Empire characters, collecting all five was an automatic victory.



Andrew deployed his forces to his left using cover for some ruins to reach and remove the first Sacred marker in short order. Then rather than moving on he decided to intercept the approaching Samael figuring that he had a good chance to eliminate the competition outright.



Both Janiel and Daniella went on overwatch firing into close combat with their allies with remarkable skill but as the battle wore on and Daniella made a break for the central marker, Andrew was able to take out Cheshire and Nahimana giving him a new flawless victory.

Empire Score: 135
Samael Score: 25

Match 4: 200 Levels (Andrew v Jordan)
The Sacred Holy Empire of Abel verses The Azur Alliance
Special Battle: Dark Forest

Empire Forces: Daniella, Lillian, Erika, Claire
Azur Forces: Les Jaeger

The strange powers of the dark forest took effect on both sides of this battle serious limiting a number of abilities as the fell spirits drained the knowledge and innate skills of those they brushed past.

Forced to offer up each others side at close range the battle centered around a ruined arc, each of the players sent in troops who where forced back and forth, seesawing the battle across the table.



Erika moved ahead of her companions trying to deny Kirsten the use of her knives while Kyler made a move on Claire and Lillian.

Casualties mounted quickly on both side as the death dealer fell along with Lillian. The battle ended at a short distance with Daniella inflicting enough harm on the Colonel to secure a very slim victory



Empire Score: 155
Azur Score: 150

Match 5: 300 Levels (Mecha v Sen)
Wissenscraft verses Samael
Special Battle: The Wake

Wissenscraft Forces: Assault Team, Sophia Ilmora, Goethia (Pilot: Mauser)
Samael Forces: Dark Cheshire, Janiel, Nahimana, Shinigami Ayl, Fallen Angel Ophiel

Wissenscraft Score: 250
Samael Score: 90

Unfortunately my camera had completely failed by the time the fifth match started. The Ambush scenario was a pretty open fight, both sides hoping to place terrain in such a way as to prevent much inhibited movement. This resulted in a wall stretching across the middle of the table, something that Mecha took much advantage off.

Goethia and Sophia sat atop the ruins, Mauser taking advice from the little tactician and using his Giant Robot to great effect bombarding Ophiel’s guards who tried to stick close to their leader.

Though he put up a valiant effort managing to injure both Lorenzo and XII severely Sen was unable to fight his way past the attacks of the Assault Team and Goethia on overwatch barely making it more than a foot across the board before his defeat.

*****

Each player in the campaign selects a force of 400 levels, while they do not have to fully their roster at the beginning of the campaign once a purchase is made it is fixed unless a reward from a match allows a change. These 400 levels allow for an additional 40points of Advantage Cards, 1 Leader class unit and 2 Organizational advantages. The following information is the various Teams so far participating in the Campaign.

The Teams:

Mecha – Wissenscraft

Character Pool: XII, Lorenzo, Rayne, Alessa Raincross, Goethia (Pilot: Mauser), Hiro, Sophia Ilmora, Khaine D’Lacreu
Organizational Advantages: The Process, Lost Loggia
Advantage Cards: Nullem Lusec, Ord of Power, Fate Clock, Greater Life Potion, Aura, Raphael’s Gift, After Image, Dragons Blood, Supernatural Traps, Supernatural Weapon.
Team Cards: Assault Team

Accumulated Exploration Points: 890
Spent Exploration Points: 0

Jordan – Azur Alliance

Character Pool: High Arbiter Arkeid, Reinhold, The Colonel, Kyler, Kirsten, Claude Valmore, Drake, Cenette
Organizational Advantages: Shadow Lords, Organization
Advantage Cards: Dragons Blood, Tactical Advantage, Covert Operations, Nue, Piercing Weapon, Clock of Kronos
Team Cards: Les Jaeger, Condemned Lovers

Accumulated Exploration Points: 2370
Spent Exploration Points: 1200
Reserved Exploration Reward:[i] Mark of Gabriel
[i]Influence Rewards: Command Presence (Used)

Fallecs – Church

Character Pool: Romeo, Evangeline, Saint Astreaga, Damien, Aliss Testarossa, Nero (50 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Unshakable Faith, Exterminators
Advantage Cards: Raphael’s Gift, Supernatural Weapon, Combined Combat, Tempus Fugit (10 points unspent)
Team Cards: Saint Council

Accumulated Exploration Points: 105
Spent Exploration Points: 0

Isaac - Samael

Character Pool: Fallen Angel Dinah, Bael, Momiji, Nahimana, Shinigami Ayl, Konosuke, Janiel, Cheshire (5 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Mystic
Advantage Cards: Protective Shield, Supernatural Weapon, Control Bound, Combined Combat, Nephiros (15 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 1710
Spent Exploration Points: 600
Rewards Bought: Seek New Horizons (Used)

Andrew - Empire

Character Pool: Daniella, Erika, Claire, Lilian (225 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Combat Mastery, Imperial Armour
Advantage Cards: 2x Supernatural Weapon, Gabriel’s Gift, Pool of Life, Mikael’s Tears
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 315
Spent Exploration Points: 0
Influence Rewards: Exodus, Illusion of the Mirror

Sen - Samael

Character Pool: Cheshire, Momiji, Bael, Konosuke, Shinigami Ayl, Fallen Angel Ophiel, Nahimana, Janiel (70 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Supernatural Mastery, Mystic
Advantage Cards: Dawn of the Dark, Life Potion, Aberration, Nephiros, Raphael’s Gift (10 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 1245
Spent Exploration Points: 300

Kyris - Empire

Character Pool: Samiel, Kronen, Daniella, Iosara (215 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages:Empresses Chosen, Critical Mastery (1 Unchosen)
Advantage Cards: Life Potion, Logistics, Tactics (20 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 625
Spent Exploration Points: 0

- Raith
Free Agent 005

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN UPDATE

*****

The creature clawed its way free of its shallow grave its body wracked by spasms of eldritch power, the ancient armour it wore twisted and disfigured as the bulk of its body reformed sealing horrific wounds and building new muscle. The creature could feel the power of the Dark Pillars in the distance calling it forward time and again from beyond death to bring destruction, pain and misery...

This past Saturday was a pretty busy day, with demonstrations visitors and a few campaign matches thrown in. So lets get straight into the Campaign Update…

*****

Match 1: 200 Levels (Andrew v Sen)
The Sacred Holy Empire verses Samael

Empire Forces: Lilian Virgil, Claire, Erika, Daniella
Samael Forces: Dark Cheshire, Janiel, Shinigami Ayl, Nahimana

The forces of Samael and the Empire took a direct approach to their meeting, the wide open field left little cover for the teams ranged specialists but they made use of what they could with Janiel stalking through a small corpse of trees while Daniella set up overwatching from a ruined wall.



Almost beneath Daniella’s feet a horrific battle raged with both sides suffering several casualties quickly until the forces of Samael were able to bring about a small victory.

Samael Score: 110
Empire Score: 75

Match 2: 300 Levels (Sen v Andrew)
Samael verses The Azur Alliance
Special Battle: Neo-Abomination

Samael Forces: Fallen Angel Ophield, Janiel, Nahimana, Shinigami Ayl, Konosuke, Bael
Azur Forces: Neo-Abomination (Arkeid)

Having tracked down a creature infused with the might of one of the Dark Pillars the forces of Samael set to capturing their target. The Fallen Angel lead the way hoping to eliminate his opponent quickly but the abomination was swift to retaliate. As the desisive blow against their leader was struck Ayl stepped forth calling upon her Shinigami powers to return the favour mirroring the injuries inflicted on their source.



In the end it was the destruction of Konosuke who won the battle as the demon exploded in a blast of agony. Though the samael forces found themselves in a wretched state.

Samael Score: Special
Azur Score: 210

Match 3: 300 Levels (Mecha v Jordan)
Wissenschaft verses The Azur Alliance
Special Battle: Neo-Abomination

Wissenschaft Forces: XII, Lorenzo, Rayne, Cordellia, Khaine, Hiro
Azur Forces: Neo-Abomination (Arkeid)

The creature previously defeated by Samael seemed to be indestructible rising from the grave to confron the forces of Wissenscraft. The enhanced men and women of Lucanor’s secret army took a different approach to Samael holding back from battle and using their superior speed and ranged firepower.



The Wissenschaft forces fully commited to the conflict once they where appropriately deployed and though Hiro fell, Lorenzo in turn was able to strike several blows agains the abomination helping to assure victory for his team.



Wissenschaft Score: Special
Azur Score: 75

*****

Each player in the campaign selects a force of 400 levels, while they do not have to fully their roster at the beginning of the campaign once a purchase is made it is fixed unless a reward from a match allows a change. These 400 levels allow for an additional 40points of Advantage Cards, 1 Leader class unit and 2 Organizational advantages. The following information is the various Teams so far participating in the Campaign.

The Teams:

Mecha – Wissenscraft

Character Pool: XII, Lorenzo, Rayne, Alessa Raincross, Goethia (Pilot: Mauser), Hiro, Sophia Ilmora, Khaine D’Lacreu
Organizational Advantages: The Process, Lost Loggia
Advantage Cards: Nullem Lusec, Ord of Power, Fate Clock, Greater Life Potion, Aura, Raphael’s Gift, After Image, Dragons Blood, Supernatural Traps, Supernatural Weapon.
Team Cards: Assault Team

Accumulated Exploration Points: 890
Spent Exploration Points: 600
Influence Rewards: Seek New Horizons (Used)

Jordan – Azur Alliance

Character Pool: High Arbiter Arkeid, Reinhold, The Colonel, Kyler, Kirsten, Claude Valmore, Drake, Cenette
Organizational Advantages: Shadow Lords, Organization
Advantage Cards: Dragons Blood, Tactical Advantage, Covert Operations, Nue, Piercing Weapon, Clock of Kronos
Team Cards: Les Jaeger, Condemned Lovers

Accumulated Exploration Points: 2655
Spent Exploration Points: 1200
Reserved Exploration Reward:[i] Mark of Gabriel
[i]Influence Rewards: Command Presence (Used)

Fallecs – Church

Character Pool: Romeo, Evangeline, Saint Astreaga, Damien, Aliss Testarossa, Nero (50 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Unshakable Faith, Exterminators
Advantage Cards: Raphael’s Gift, Supernatural Weapon, Combined Combat, Tempus Fugit (10 points unspent)
Team Cards: Saint Council

Accumulated Exploration Points: 105
Spent Exploration Points: 0

Isaac - Samael

Character Pool: Fallen Angel Dinah, Bael, Momiji, Nahimana, Shinigami Ayl, Konosuke, Janiel, Cheshire (5 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Mystic
Advantage Cards: Protective Shield, Supernatural Weapon, Control Bound, Combined Combat, Nephiros (15 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 1710
Spent Exploration Points: 600
Rewards Bought: Seek New Horizons (Used)

Andrew - Empire

Character Pool: Daniella, Erika, Claire, Lilian (225 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Combat Mastery, Imperial Armour
Advantage Cards: 2x Supernatural Weapon, Gabriel’s Gift, Pool of Life, Mikael’s Tears
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 390
Spent Exploration Points: 0
Influence Rewards: Exodus, Illusion of the Mirror

Sen - Samael

Character Pool: Cheshire, Momiji, Bael, Konosuke, Shinigami Ayl, Fallen Angel Ophiel, Nahimana, Janiel (70 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Supernatural Mastery, Mystic
Advantage Cards: Dawn of the Dark, Life Potion, Aberration, Nephiros, Raphael’s Gift (10 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 1455
Spent Exploration Points: 1500
Influence Rewards: Seek New Horizons (Used)

Kyris - Empire

Character Pool: Samiel, Kronen, Daniella, Iosara (215 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages:Empresses Chosen, Critical Mastery (1 Unchosen)
Advantage Cards: Life Potion, Logistics, Tactics (20 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 625
Spent Exploration Points: 0

- Raith

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN WEEKEND #10

Event Complete: Report follows...

- Raith

This post has been edited by Raith: Apr 4 2011, 10:08 PM

[Raith]

"For all those who came in late..." - Lee Falk

Hi all, on March 3 my family was struck with a tragedy, my Mum passed away in an accident.

Since then I have moved home to help take care of things, unfortunately my home is quite a hike from my regular haunt and as a result it will be some time before I will be back to running games of Anima be it for demonstrations or as a part of my ongoing campaign.

Hopefully I will return at some point and kick things off again but for now I can only make this brief report.

After Action Report

Over the weekend of February 26 and 27 We kicked off the years Anima gaming with a full weekend of Campaign fun. IT was a good turn out and we saw most of the regular crew put in an appearance across the two days. Several Campaign matches were fought, including a special event where a group of Imperial Lancers mistook a band of allied Empire troops as bandits, while Iosara managed to avoid the surprise attack the rest of the force was swiftly taken captive and then released with much apologizing.

The weekend also saw a couple of demonstration games and a number of onlookers who promised to return at a later date to join in on the fun.

Update: Here are some of the images I snapped from this weekend, my apologies for the lack of commentary, it was a busy day with a series of games both Campaign and Friendly

A Battle Between the Black Sun and the Azur Alliance

Both fields in use...

A Happy Demoee

Wissenscraft verses the Azur Alliance

Wissenscraft verses the Samael

Some Careful consideration of distance

An mistaken ambush by Empire Troopers against some of the Empresses own.

- Raith

This post has been edited by Raith: Apr 4 2011, 10:41 PM

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN WEEKEND #11

Saturday and Sunday April 9 and 10

Event Complete: Report below...

- Raith

This post has been edited by Raith: Oct 12 2011, 11:54 PM

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN UPDATE

*****

A wind unlike any other whirled forth through broken stone ruins of a once great city. The bones and dust of the long dead quivered with a brief flicker of life as the skies darkened. Across the world Crows and Ravens cried out and soothsayers divined their meaning, the Apocalypse was immanent and would drive those in its presences to the darkest of deeds...

While not as scheduled as I would normally like, this weekend witnessed another Campaign and Demonstration event. After briefly visiting Supanova (a local pop culture con) I rocked on up to my usual haunt and was quickly swamped not only by my regular players but the last groups of onlookers checking out my assembled collection and the games being played.

Over the course of the weekend four Campaign matches were played as well as a friendly and a couple of Demonstrations, the last of which was for some visitors from Canada who I hope will get into the game once they return home.

*****

Match 1: 300 Levels (Jordan v Sen)
The Azur Alliance verses Samael
Special Battle: Unholy Atmosphere

Azur Forces: High Arbiter Arkeid, Maximo Ligori and Les Jaeger
Samael Forces: Konosuke, Fallen Angel Ophiel, Shinigami Ayl, Dark Cheshire, Janiel and Momiji

Jordan started off the campaigning by using his accumulated knowledge to force Sen into a confrontation on his own terms. After learning of the Scenario Sen gambled on including Janiel in his team and managed to avoid loosing her to the oppressive darkness of the battlefield, unfortunately Konosuke was not so lucky as the Daemon-creatures power and unholy life was ripped from it on the very first turn of the game.



The loss of Konosuke was followed by a steady stream of Samael characters from more mundane means until time ran out.

Azur Score: 260
Samael Score: 70

Match 2: 150 levels (Ayo v Sen)
Church verses Samael
Special Battle: Ruins of Americh

Church Forces: Marchosis, Saint Hazael, Alius (35)
Samael Forces: Nahimana, Cheshire, Momiji

Making his debut is Ayo fielding a Church team. To get his game rolling Ayo fought Sen in a small but vicious 150 point game.



Like most matches this size the melee was joined quickly and Marchosis began to dominate at an early stage, his ability to gain strength from his opponents defeat saw Sen taken down in short order.

Church Score: 95
Samael Score: 0

Match 3: 300 levels (Sen v Kyris)
Samael verses The Sacred Holy Empire of Abel
Special Battle: Come the Apocalypse

Samael Forces: Nahimana, Dark Cheshire, Momiji, Konosuke, Janiel, Fallen Angel Ophiel
Empire Forces: Yuri Garvis Olsen, Daniella Meris, Vayl, Samiel, Iosara, Lilian Virgil

As can be expected of a Control Match the heaviest fighting was around the central objective, in this case a proverbial Sword of Damocles. Which Samael forces poured into the immediate area the Empire held back a little and the first few turns passed with both sides chipping away with ranged attacks before making an attempt to get stuck into things.



By the time the game ended only two Empire warriors had taken and significant damage but the game was carried by Samael with neither side choosing to unleash the powers of rage and slaughter possessed by the weapon.



Samael Score: 140 (Special Reward – Protection)
Empire Score: 0

Match 4: 300 levels (Sen v Jordan)
Samael verses The Azur Alliance
Special Battle: Neo-Abomination

Samael Forces: Nahimana, Dark Cheshire, Janiel, Konosuke, Shinigami Ayl, Fallen Angel Ophiel
Abomination: Neo-Ligori

In a mirror of the match that began the weekend it was concluded by Sen who used his accumulated experience as Jordan had earlier to hunt down and attack one of the twisted entities spawned by the Dark Pillars.



While this match was being fought and resolved in record time in the background I ran the Canadian visitors through a three player Demo.

Samael Score: 0 (Special Reward – Beyond Reality)
Azut Score: 75

*****

Each player in the campaign selects a force of 400 levels, while they do not have to fully their roster at the beginning of the campaign once a purchase is made it is fixed unless a reward from a match allows a change. These 400 levels allow for an additional 40points of Advantage Cards, 1 Leader class unit and 2 Organizational advantages. The following information is the various Teams so far participating in the Campaign.

The Teams:

Mecha – Wissenscraft

Character Pool: XII, Lorenzo, Rayne, Alessa Raincross, Goethia (Pilot: Mauser), Hiro, Sophia Ilmora, Khaine D’Lacreu
Organizational Advantages: The Process, Lost Loggia
Advantage Cards: Nullem Lusec, Ord of Power, Fate Clock, Greater Life Potion, Aura, Raphael’s Gift, After Image, Dragons Blood, Supernatural Traps, Supernatural Weapon.
Team Cards: Assault Team

Accumulated Exploration Points: 890
Spent Exploration Points: 600
Influence Rewards: Seek New Horizons (Used)

Jordan – Azur Alliance

Character Pool: High Arbiter Arkeid, Reinhold, The Colonel, Kyler, Kirsten, Claude Valmore, Drake, Cenette
Organizational Advantages: Shadow Lords, Organization
Advantage Cards: Dragons Blood, Tactical Advantage, Covert Operations, Nue, Piercing Weapon, Clock of Kronos
Team Cards: Les Jaeger, Condemned Lovers

Accumulated Exploration Points: 2730
Spent Exploration Points: 2100
Reserved Exploration Reward:[i] Mark of Gabriel
[i]Influence Rewards: Command Presence (Used)

Fallecs – Church

Character Pool: Romeo, Evangeline, Saint Astreaga, Damien, Aliss Testarossa, Nero (50 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Unshakable Faith, Exterminators
Advantage Cards: Raphael’s Gift, Supernatural Weapon, Combined Combat, Tempus Fugit (10 points unspent)
Team Cards: Saint Council

Accumulated Exploration Points: 105
Spent Exploration Points: 0

Isaac - Samael

Character Pool: Fallen Angel Dinah, Bael, Momiji, Nahimana, Shinigami Ayl, Konosuke, Janiel, Cheshire (5 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Mystic
Advantage Cards: Protective Shield, Supernatural Weapon, Control Bound, Combined Combat, Nephiros (15 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 1710
Spent Exploration Points: 600
Rewards Bought: Seek New Horizons (Used)

Andrew - Empire

Character Pool: Daniella, Erika, Claire, Lilian (225 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Combat Mastery, Imperial Armour
Advantage Cards: 2x Supernatural Weapon, Gabriel’s Gift, Pool of Life, Mikael’s Tears
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 390
Spent Exploration Points: 0
Influence Rewards: Exodus, Illusion of the Mirror

Sen - Samael

Character Pool: Cheshire, Momiji, Bael, Konosuke, Shinigami Ayl, Fallen Angel Ophiel, Nahimana, Janiel, Fire Demon (45 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Supernatural Mastery, Mystic
Advantage Cards: Dawn of the Dark, Life Potion, Aberration, Nephiros, Raphael’s Gift (10 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 2665
Spent Exploration Points: 2100
Influence Rewards: Protection, Beyond Reality

Kyris - Empire

Character Pool: Samiel, Kronen, Daniella, Iosara (215 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages:Empresses Chosen, Critical Mastery
Advantage Cards: Life Potion, Logistics, Tactics (20 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 625
Spent Exploration Points: 0

Ayo - Church

Character Pool: Damien, Justina, Xavier, Marchosias, Saint Hazael, Church Agent (30), Church Agent (30), Alius (40), Alius (35) (0 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Divine Mediation, Unshakable Faith
Advantage Cards: Elemental Weapons, After Image, Energy Orb, Power Source (0 points unspent)
Team Cards: Damien and Justina

Accumulated Exploration Points: 95
Spent Exploration Points: 0

- Raith

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN WEEKEND #12

Saturday and Sunday May 7th and 8th

Event Complete: See below for Details

- Raith

This post has been edited by Raith: May 8 2011, 10:02 PM

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN UPDATE

*****

The five great pillars of black shivered in uniform and great arcs of eldritch lightning leapt across the interminable distances between them over and over. The abominations that had become associated with the mysterious objects continued to pour forth to harass those trying to seek some answer to their quest...

Over this past weekend and in a special “By-Popular-Demand” day the previous Sunday, the campaign for Dark is the Fallen Sky continued with great enthusiasm. So much so that it looks like the campaign will now be moving into the final stretch with a number of people seemingly intent upon completing their missions! It’s taken a bit longer than I thought but the campaign has shaped up nicely.

*****

Sunday, May 1st

Match 1: 300 Levels (Jordan v Isaac)
The Azur Alliance verses Samael
Special Battle: Unholy Atmosphere

Azur Forces: High Arbiter Arkeid, Maximo Ligori and Les Jaeger
Samael Forces: Konosuke, Fallen Angel Dinah, Nahimana, Dark Cheshire, Janiel and Momiji

Once again the Azur Alliance made use of its past explorations to locate information relating to the Dark Pillars, alas the information they possessed seemed only to lead the Alliance into a fight with Samael where the odds where completely against them and the agents of Gaul fell back in a complete rout.



Azur Score: 0
Samael Score: 210

Match 2: 300 levels (Mecha v Ayo)
Wissenscraft verses The Church
Special Battle: The Lightless Halls

Wissenscraft Forces: Sophia Ilmora, Cordelia Roselind, Hiro, Rayne, Lorenzo Cortez, XII
Church Forces: Justina, Damien, MArchosias, Saint Hazael, Holy Soldier Alius (35), 2x Samael Agents (30ea.)

This battle was a decisive victory for Wissenscraft and garnered them much knowledge for their quests as they swiftly took control of the ancient ruins and plundered it for all its worth despite the valiant Church counter attack headed by an enraged Marchosias



Wissenscraft Score: 1295
Church Score: 0

Saturday May 7th and Sunday May 8th

Match 3: 300 Levels (Jordan v Mecha)
The Azur Alliance verses Wissenscraft
Special Battle: Stronghold

Azur Forces: High Arbiter Arkeid, The Condemned Lovers, The Colonel, Kirsten, Kyler
Wissenscraft Forces: Goethia (With Mauser), Feng Yi, Sophia Ilmora, Rayne, Lorenzo Cortez, XII

Lucanor’s agents, having cooly analyzed the task before them had determined that to achieve complete control of the Pillars would require the acquisition of a base from which to launch repeated operations. Gathering a strike force XII set out to lay claim to a set of ruins located upon the side of a mountain. Learning of this action the spies of the Alliance informed Arkeid who attempted to deny Wissenscraft’s action and take the stronghold for her master.

The battle was fierce and the Azur forces soon found themselves overstretched and unable to dislodge the Crows who gained the high ground, soon they capitulated the stronghold though ultimately casualties where light on both sides.



Azur Score: 25
Wissenscraft Score: 95

Match 4: 200 Levels (Ayo v Sen)
The Church verses Samael
Special Scenario: The Dark Forest

Church Forces: Marchosias, Damien, Saint Hazael, Holy Soldier Alius (35)
Samael Forces: Nahimana, Shinigami Ayl, Dark Cheshire, Momiji

Amid ruins buried in the heart of a dank forest the forces of the Church crossed blades with Samael. In a mighty conflict the Executioner tried to exterminate the abominable supernatural life before him but his victory was cut short with the forces of Samael holding out over their opponents in a swirling melee atop a small hillock.



Church Score: 125
Samael Score: 195

In the aftermath the forces of Samael tapped into the dark energies of the forest an unleashed a curse upon a most hated foe named thusly as Reinhold

Match 5: 150 Levels (Ayo v Mecha)
The Church verses Wissenscraft

Church Forces: Saint Hazael, Holy Soldier Alius (35), Justina
Wissenscraft Forces: Celia, Lorenzo Cortez, Hiro

Beneath a broken wall a small scouting force from the Church clashed with skirmishers from Wissenscraft. While each side tested the defenses of the other, the day swung to Wissenscraft.



Church Score: 50
Wissenscraft Score: 75

Match 6: 300 Levels (Jordan v Sen)
The Azur Alliance verses Samael

Azur Forces: High Arbiter Arkeid, Elhaim, The Colonel, Kirsten, Kyler, Maximo Ligori
Samael Forces: Dark Cheshire, Konosuke, Fallen Angel Ophiel, Nahimana, Momiji, Janiel

With the repeated failure of the Azur forces hunting after answers gaul ordered a swift reorganization of his dedicated forces. The change was immediate as the Alliances next conflict with Samael was a clear victory.

Azur Score: 295
Samael Score: 210

Match 7: 250 Levels (Kyris v Sen)
The Sacred Holy Empire of Abel verses Samael
Special Scenario: Destined Conflict

Empire Forces: Yuri Garvis Olsen, Samiel, Daniella Meris, Vayl, Lilian Virgil
Samael Forces: Bael, Shinigami Ayl, Fallen Angel Ophiel, Nahimana, Janiel, Ignis (20)

Destiny is a strange mistress, on this day the forces of the Empire and samael found themselves exploring a wooded ruin but rather than face each other in conflict they kept to their separate searches without a single incident



(This match was hilarious, both teams simply ignored the other and raced to the opposite sides with victory going to the initiative winner in the fourth turn)

Empire Score: 235
Samael Score: 215

Match 8: 300 Levels (Isaac v Sen)
Samael verses Neo-Abomination
Special Scenario: Neo-Abomination

Samael Forces: Nahimana, Konosuke, Dark Cheshire, Bael, Momiji, Fallen Angel Dinah
Neo-Abomination: Fallen Angel Ophiel

Yet another abomination stumbled into the world and the forces of Samael marched forth to meet it. Nahimana was the first to step into combat in an effort to shield Bael from the creature. While Nahimana fell, Dark Cheshire stepped forward and took revenge unleashing a devastating barrage of attacks thanks to Summun and destroyed the creature in short order.



Samael Score: Special Victory

*****

Each player in the campaign selects a force of 400 levels, while they do not have to fully their roster at the beginning of the campaign once a purchase is made it is fixed unless a reward from a match allows a change. These 400 levels allow for an additional 40points of Advantage Cards, 1 Leader class unit and 2 Organizational advantages. The following information is the various Teams so far participating in the Campaign.

The Teams:

Mecha – Wissenscraft

Character Pool: XII, Lorenzo, Rayne, Alessa Raincross, Goethia (Pilot: Mauser), Hiro, Sophia Ilmora, Khaine D’Lacreu
Organizational Advantages: The Process, Lost Loggia
Advantage Cards: Nullem Lusec, Ord of Power, Fate Clock, Greater Life Potion, Aura, Raphael’s Gift, After Image, Dragons Blood, Supernatural Traps, Supernatural Weapon.
Team Cards: Assault Team

Accumulated Exploration Points: 2505
Spent Exploration Points: 900
Influence Rewards: Seek New Horizons (Used) x2

Jordan – Azur Alliance

Character Pool: High Arbiter Arkeid, Reinhold, The Colonel, Kyler, Kirsten, Claude Valmore, Cenette, Elhaim (50)
Organizational Advantages: Shadow Lords, Organization
Advantage Cards: Dragons Blood, Tactical Advantage, Covert Operations, Nue, Piercing Weapon, Clock of Kronos
Team Cards: Les Jaeger

Accumulated Exploration Points: 3150
Spent Exploration Points: 2400
Reserved Exploration Reward:[i] Mark of Gabriel (Used) x3, Seek New Horizons (Used) x2, Change of Orders (Used, Elhaim)
[i]Influence Rewards: Command Presence (Used)

Fallecs – Church

Character Pool: Romeo, Evangeline, Saint Astreaga, Damien, Aliss Testarossa, Nero (50 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Unshakable Faith, Exterminators
Advantage Cards: Raphael’s Gift, Supernatural Weapon, Combined Combat, Tempus Fugit (10 points unspent)
Team Cards: Saint Council

Accumulated Exploration Points: 105
Spent Exploration Points: 0

Isaac - Samael

Character Pool: Fallen Angel Dinah, Bael, Momiji, Nahimana, Shinigami Ayl, Konosuke, Janiel, Cheshire (5 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Mystic
Advantage Cards: Protective Shield, Supernatural Weapon, Control Bound, Combined Combat, Nephiros (15 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 2020
Spent Exploration Points: 1200
Rewards Bought: Seek New Horizons (Used) x2

Andrew - Empire

Character Pool: Daniella, Erika, Claire, Lilian (225 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Combat Mastery, Imperial Armour
Advantage Cards: 2x Supernatural Weapon, Gabriel’s Gift, Pool of Life, Mikael’s Tears
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 390
Spent Exploration Points: 0
Influence Rewards: Exodus, Illusion of the Mirror

Sen - Samael

Character Pool: Cheshire, Momiji, Bael, Konosuke, Shinigami Ayl, Fallen Angel Ophiel, Nahimana, Janiel, Fire Demon (45 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Supernatural Mastery, Mystic
Advantage Cards: Dawn of the Dark, Life Potion, Aberration, Nephiros, Raphael’s Gift (10 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 3380
Spent Exploration Points: 2100
Influence Rewards: Protection, Beyond Reality, Curse (Used)

Kyris - Empire

Character Pool: Samiel, Kronen, Daniella, Iosara (215 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages:Empresses Chosen, Critical Mastery
Advantage Cards: Life Potion, Logistics, Tactics (20 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 960
Spent Exploration Points: 0

Ayo - Church

Character Pool: Damien, Justina, Xavier, Marchosias, Saint Hazael, Church Agent (30), Church Agent (30), Alius (40), Alius (35) (0 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Divine Mediation, Unshakable Faith
Advantage Cards: Elemental Weapons, After Image, Energy Orb, Power Source (0 points unspent)
Team Cards: Damien and Justina

Accumulated Exploration Points: 200
Spent Exploration Points: 0

- Raith

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN WEEKEND #13

Saturday and Sunday June 11th and 12th

Event Complete: Report Follows...

- Raith

This post has been edited by Raith: Jun 14 2011, 02:20 AM

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN UPDATE

*****

Rayne let the haft of her war-scythe slide through her gloved fingers, adjusting her grip. With the weighty weapon settled properly she gazed across the glade. Separated from the rest of her companions she had not expected to meet any one else so deep in the woods and yet there stood a figure before her, weapon drawn and at the ready...

A plethora of games where run over this past weekend, eleven in total with 6 on Saturday and the remained on Sunday. The battles were intense, with several of the larger matches managing to conclude in record time. Other matches where small skirmishes and I even managed to get in a demonstration and speak to a few onlookers and others that seemed interested in picking up the game.

With so many games and a lack of time this will be another relatively brief report.

*****

Match 1: 300 Levels (Mecha v Ayo)
Wissenscraft verses Neo-Abomination

Wissenscraft Forces: Goethia (Mauser), XII, Rayne, Lorenzo, Hiro, Sophia
Neo-Abomination: Marchosis

While Marchosis started out this match seeking the assistance of cover to bring Wissencraft closer he was eventually engaged by Lorenzo who repeatedly throw him back and out into the open.



Wissenscraft Score: Special Result

Match 2: 300 levels (Sen v Jordan)
Samael verses The Azur Alliance
Special Battle: Destined Conflict

Samael Forces: Nahimana, Dark Cheshire, Momiji, Konosuke, Janiel, Fallen Angel Dinah
Azur Forces: Kirsten, Colonel, Kyler, Ligori, Arkeid, Elhaim (50)

This battle took place as a furious melee surrounding one of the massive black pillars that had sparked the current unrest.



Samael Score: 65
Azur Score: 135

Match 3: 200 Levels (Mecha v Ayo)
Wissenscraft verses The Church
Special Battle: Challenge

Wissenscraft Forces: Rayne
The Church Forces: Damien

The duellists tentatively closed with one and other jockeying for position, first on top of a ruined wall then leaping across the battlefield and clashing together in furious charges until Damien stood the victor.



Wissenscraft Score: 0
The Church Score: Inspiration Reward (Deceit)

Match 4: 300 Levels (Jordan v Ayo)
The Azur Alliance verses The Church
Special Scenario: Unholy Atmosphere

Azur Forces: Kirsten, Colonel, Kyler, Ligori, Arkeid, Elhaim (50)
Church Forces: Marchosias, Xavier, Saint Hazael, Justina, 2x Church Agents (25)

In the shadow of an ancient tower the Azur Alliance moved into action against the Church. While rumours of a curse lay upon the area none of the combatants took much notice.



Azur Score: 260
Church Score: 115

Match 5: 300 Levels (Sen v Mecha)
Samael verses Neo-Abomination

SmaelForces: Fallen Angle Dinah, Dark Cheshire, Konosuke, Nahimana, Janiel
Neo-Abomination: XII

High atop one of the massive black pillars an Abomination in black held off the advance of Samael who sought to bring him to battle. Dinah used her powers to detonate large explosions in an attempt to dislodge their enemey but the battle was only one through bloody determination and repeated ranged attacks.



Samael Score: Special Result

Match 6: 150 Levels (Ayo v Sen)
The Church verses Samael

Church Forces: Saint Hazael, Church Agent (25),Alius (40)
Samael Forces: Nahimana, Momiji, Cheshire

A glowing orb of eldrtch energy coloured the air of this battleground as small strike groups from the Church and Samael battled head to head.



Church Score: 95
Samael Score: 120

Match 7: 250 Levels (Sen v Ayo)
Samael verses The Church
Special Scenario: Unholy Atmosphere

Samael Forces: Fallen Angel Dinah, Konosuke, Dark Cheshire, Janiel, Nahimana, Momiji
Church Forces: Damien and Justina, Xavier, Marchosis, Saint Hazael, Samael Agent (25)

A brief but nasty battle took place between Samael and the Church once more. It was so fast I didn’t take any interesting pictures.

Samael Score: Inspiration Reward (Fascination)
Church Score: 45

Match 8: 300 Levels (Ayo v Jordan)
The Church verses The Azur Alliance

Church Forces: Marchosis, Saint Hazael, Damien and Justina, 2x Church Agents (2x25), Alius (35)
Azur Forces: Kirsten, Colonel, Kyler, Maximo Ligori, High Arbiter Arkeid, Elhaim (50)

Scattered ruins bore witness to another ferocious battle between the Azur Alliance and the Church.



Church Score: 105
Azur Score: 230

Match 9: 200 Levels (Kyris v Sen)
The Holy Empire of Abel verses Samael
Special Scenario: Outside Albidion

Empire Forces: Samiel, Daniella Meris, Lilian Virgil, Kronnen
Samael Forces: Nahimana, Dark Cheshire, Bael, Konosuke

Not willing to let the supernatural forces of Samael to gain close access to one of the black pillars a unit of Empire knights was dispatched to turn them back, unfortunately their opponent was too well prepared and threw them back with ease.



Empire Score: 0
Samael Score: Inspiration Reward (Toll)

Match 10: 300 Levels (Fallecs v Sen)
Wissenscraft verses Samael

Wissenscraft Forces: Valis, The Assault Team, Alessa Raincross
Samael Forces: Fallen Angel Dinah, Dark Cheshire, Janiel, Nahimana, Momiji

Unfortunately besides snapping a few quick pictures I was very busy during this match and I forgot to take any notes or results ><



Wissenscraft Score: unknown
Samael Score: unknown

Match 11: 200 Levels (Jordan v Ayo)
The Azur Alliance verses The Church
Special Scenario: Outside Albidion

Azur Forces: Colonel, MAximo Ligori, Reinhold, Cennette
Church Forces: Saint Hazael, Justina, Xavier, Church Agent (25)

Over and over the forces of the Alliance and the Church clashed, their battles occurring even under the walls of Albidion itself where Inquisitors watched on for signs of heresy and the use of forbidden magic.



Azur Score: Inspiration Reward (Seals of the Dragon)
Church Score: 45

*****

Each player in the campaign selects a force of 400 levels, while they do not have to fully their roster at the beginning of the campaign once a purchase is made it is fixed unless a reward from a match allows a change. These 400 levels allow for an additional 40points of Advantage Cards, 1 Leader class unit and 2 Organizational advantages. The following information is the various Teams so far participating in the Campaign.

The Teams:

Mecha – Wissenscraft

Character Pool: XII, Lorenzo, Rayne, Alessa Raincross, Goethia (Pilot: Mauser), Hiro, Sophia Ilmora, Khaine D’Lacreu
Organizational Advantages: The Process, Lost Loggia
Advantage Cards: Nullem Lusec, Ord of Power, Fate Clock, Greater Life Potion, Aura, Raphael’s Gift, After Image, Dragons Blood, Supernatural Traps, Supernatural Weapon.
Team Cards: Assault Team

Accumulated Exploration Points: 2845
Spent Exploration Points: 1200
Exploration Rewards: Seek New Horizons (Used) x2
Influence Rewards: Discredit (Used)

Jordan – Azur Alliance

Character Pool: High Arbiter Arkeid, Reinhold, The Colonel, Kyler, Kirsten, Claude Valmore, Cenette, Elhaim (50)
Organizational Advantages: Shadow Lords, Organization
Advantage Cards: Dragons Blood, Tactical Advantage, Covert Operations, Nue, Piercing Weapon, Clock of Kronos
Team Cards: Les Jaeger

Accumulated Exploration Points: 3765
Spent Exploration Points: 3100
Exploration Rewards:[i] Mark of Gabriel (Used) x4, Seek New Horizons (Used) x3, Change of Orders (Used, Elhaim)
[i]Influence Rewards: Command Presence (Used), Seals of the Dragon

Fallecs – Wissenscraft (Team Swap)

Character Pool: XII, Lorenzo, Rayne, Valis, Allessa, Cordellia
Organizational Advantages: The Process, Lost Loggia
Advantage Cards: Orb of Power, Healing Potion, Supernatural Weapon, Combined Combat, Doom Clock
Team Cards: Assault Team

Accumulated Exploration Points: 105
Spent Exploration Points: 0

Isaac - Samael

Character Pool: Fallen Angel Dinah, Bael, Momiji, Nahimana, Shinigami Ayl, Konosuke, Janiel, Cheshire (5 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Mystic
Advantage Cards: Protective Shield, Supernatural Weapon, Control Bound, Combined Combat, Nephiros (15 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 2020
Spent Exploration Points: 1200
Rewards Bought: Seek New Horizons (Used) x2

Andrew - Empire

Character Pool: Daniella, Erika, Claire, Lilian (225 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Combat Mastery, Imperial Armour
Advantage Cards: 2x Supernatural Weapon, Gabriel’s Gift, Pool of Life, Mikael’s Tears
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 390
Spent Exploration Points: 0
Influence Rewards: Exodus, Illusion of the Mirror

Sen - Samael

Character Pool: Cheshire, Momiji, Bael, Konosuke, Shinigami Ayl, Fallen Angel Ophiel, Nahimana, Janiel, Fire Demon (45 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Supernatural Mastery, Mystic
Advantage Cards: Dawn of the Dark, Life Potion, Aberration, Nephiros, Raphael’s Gift (10 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 3910
Spent Exploration Points: 2765
Exploration Rewards: Seek New Horizons (Used)
Influence Rewards: Protection, Beyond Reality, Curse (Used), Toll (Used on Jordan), Fascination

Kyris - Empire

Character Pool: Samiel, Kronen, Daniella, Iosara (215 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages:Empresses Chosen, Critical Mastery
Advantage Cards: Life Potion, Logistics, Tactics (20 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 960
Spent Exploration Points: 0

Ayo - Church

Character Pool: Damien, Justina, Xavier, Marchosias, Saint Hazael, Church Agent (30), Church Agent (30), Alius (40), Alius (35) (0 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Divine Mediation, Unshakable Faith
Advantage Cards: Elemental Weapons, After Image, Energy Orb, Power Source (0 points unspent)
Team Cards: Damien and Justina

Accumulated Exploration Points: 755
Spent Exploration Points: 0

- Raith

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN WEEKEND #14

Saturday 9th July

Event Complete: See below for details...

- Raith

This post has been edited by Raith: Jul 17 2011, 01:32 PM

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN UPDATE
After Action Report

*****

Rumours had always been told about the darkest heart of the forest, a great beast of limitless power was told to dwell within, perhaps bravely or more likely foolishly men and women ventured into those depths seeking the beasts power for their own...

July 9th saw a single days play for this campaign and the battle is oh so close to a conclusion.  THings started out with Ayo issuing a "Change of Orders" to replace one of his Alius summons with Luzbell.  Once that was done the fighting got underway with four matches in total.

*****

Match 1: 200 Levels (Ayo v Jordan)
Church verses The Azur Alliance
Special Battle:  The Dark Forest

Church Forces: Damien, Marchosias, Hazael, Luzbell
Azur Forces: Ligori, Cennette, Reinhold, The Colonel

Battling among the tree and across ruined walls the forces of the Ghurch fought off the upstarts of the Azur Alliance



Church Score: Inspiration Reward: Seals of the Dragon
Azur Score: 80

Match 2: 300 levels (Mecha v Sen)
Wissenscraft verses Neo-Abomination

Wissenscraft Forces: Assault Team, Sophia Ilmora, Goethia (w/ Mauser), Hiro
Neo-Abomination: Nahimana

High atop a tower standing alone in the middle of windswept prairie one of the abominations stalking the land following the appearance of the great black pillars did battle against Lucanor's agents.



Wissenscraft Score: Special Result

Match 3: 250 Levels (Kyris v Jordan)
The Sacred Holy Empire of Abel verses The Azur Alliance

Empire Forces: Yuri Garvis Olsen, Samiel, Iosara, Lilian Virgil, Daniella Meris
Azur Forces: Maximo Ligori, High Arbiter Arkeid, Elhaim (50), The Colonel

Ancient ruins flickering with the baleful light of mystical orbs gave witness to a heated clash between the Empire and their rebellious brethren.



Empire Score: 50
AzurScore: 245

Match 4: 300 Levels (Sen v Mecha)
Samael verses Neo-Abomination

Samael Forces: Bael, Konosuke, Dark Cheshire, Fallen Angel Dinah, Janiel, Nahimana
Neo-Abomination: XII

Cloaked in darkness a Neo-Abomination was engaged in battle by the forces of Samael.



Samael Score: Special Result

*****

Each player in the campaign selects a force of 400 levels, while they do not have to fully their roster at the beginning of the campaign once a purchase is made it is fixed unless a reward from a match allows a change. These 400 levels allow for an additional 40points of Advantage Cards, 1 Leader class unit and 2 Organizational advantages. The following information is the various Teams so far participating in the Campaign.

The Teams:

Mecha – Wissenscraft

Character Pool: XII, Lorenzo, Rayne, Alessa Raincross, Goethia (Pilot: Mauser), Hiro, Sophia Ilmora, Khaine D’Lacreu
Organizational Advantages: The Process, Lost Loggia
Advantage Cards: Nullem Lusec, Ord of Power, Fate Clock, Greater Life Potion, Aura, Raphael’s Gift, After Image, Dragons Blood, Supernatural Traps, Supernatural Weapon.
Team Cards: Assault Team

Accumulated Exploration Points: 3040
Spent Exploration Points: 1700
Exploration Rewards: Seek New Horizons (Used) x3
Influence Rewards: Discredit (Used)

Jordan – Azur Alliance

Character Pool: High Arbiter Arkeid, Reinhold, The Colonel, Kyler, Kirsten, Claude Valmore, Cenette, Elhaim (50)
Organizational Advantages: Shadow Lords, Organization
Advantage Cards: Dragons Blood, Tactical Advantage, Covert Operations, Nue, Piercing Weapon, Clock of Kronos
Team Cards: Les Jaeger

Accumulated Exploration Points: 4140
Spent Exploration Points: 3100
Exploration Rewards: Mark of Gabriel (Used) x4, Seek New Horizons (Used) x3, Change of Orders (Used, Elhaim)
Influence Rewards: Command Presence (Used), Seals of the Dragon

Fallecs – Wissenscraft (Team Swap)

Character Pool: XII, Lorenzo, Rayne, Valis, Allessa, Cordellia
Organizational Advantages: The Process, Lost Loggia
Advantage Cards: Orb of Power, Healing Potion, Supernatural Weapon, Combined Combat, Doom Clock
Team Cards: Assault Team

Accumulated Exploration Points: 105
Spent Exploration Points: 0

Isaac - Samael

Character Pool: Fallen Angel Dinah, Bael, Momiji, Nahimana, Shinigami Ayl, Konosuke, Janiel, Cheshire (5 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Mystic
Advantage Cards: Protective Shield, Supernatural Weapon, Control Bound, Combined Combat, Nephiros (15 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 2020
Spent Exploration Points: 1200
Rewards Bought: Seek New Horizons (Used) x2

Andrew - Empire

Character Pool: Daniella, Erika, Claire, Lilian (225 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Combat Mastery, Imperial Armour
Advantage Cards: 2x Supernatural Weapon, Gabriel’s Gift, Pool of Life, Mikael’s Tears
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 390
Spent Exploration Points: 0
Influence Rewards: Exodus, Illusion of the Mirror

Sen - Samael

Character Pool: Cheshire, Momiji, Bael, Konosuke, Shinigami Ayl, Fallen Angel Ophiel, Nahimana, Janiel, Fire Demon (45 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Supernatural Mastery, Mystic
Advantage Cards: Dawn of the Dark, Life Potion, Aberration, Nephiros, Raphael’s Gift (10 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 4105
Spent Exploration Points: 2765
Exploration Rewards:  Seek New Horizons (Used)
Influence Rewards: Protection, Beyond Reality, Curse (Used), Toll (Used on Jordan), Fascination

Kyris - Empire

Character Pool: Samiel, Kronen, Daniella, Iosara (215 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages:Empresses Chosen, Critical Mastery
Advantage Cards: Life Potion, Logistics, Tactics (20 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 1210
Spent Exploration Points: 0

Ayo - Church

Character Pool: Damien, Justina, Xavier, Marchosias, Saint Hazael, Church Agent (30), Church Agent (30), Alius (40), Alius (35) (0 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Divine Mediation, Unshakable Faith
Advantage Cards: Elemental Weapons, After Image, Energy Orb, Power Source (0 points unspent)
Team Cards: Damien and Justina

Accumulated Exploration Points: 805
Spent Exploration Points: 300
Exploration Rewards:  Seals of the Dragon
Influence Rewards: Change of Orders

- Raith

This post has been edited by Raith: Jul 17 2011, 01:43 PM

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN WEEKEND #15

Saturday and Sunday 20th and 21st August

Event Complete: See below for details...

- Raith

This post has been edited by Raith: Aug 23 2011, 01:12 AM

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN UPDATE
After Action Report

*****

The sky boiled with violent black clouds, the wind held a cutting chill and threatened a driving rain. Into the gloom strode a figure cloaked in shadow and possessed of a cunning that few could withstand. The figures robes swirled in a breeze but not that raised by the roaring winds. Aizen swept his gaze over the agents of the alliance gathered before him, with nary a word he strode forth towards the waiting battle...

The action was intense over what has become the second last session of this Campaign, several participants now sit on four victories apiece and at the next weekend will receive one final chance to use Seek New Horizons and lay claim to their fifth victory, then in a special decider the victor of the campaign will become clear.

In amongst all of the campaign battles I managed to get in a fairly intense Light v Dark demo and I think I may have scored a new convert to the game, hopefully we’ll see them in the future, maybe for the next campaign? There was also a small friendly 150 level match that rounded out the weekend nicely.



For all those thinking of utilizing the rules for this Campaign once this is finished I will be giving the rules a bit of a rewrite after having seen what worked and what didn’t do so well for us so they should be nice and polished for anyone else to use.

*****

Match 1: 300 Levels (Sen v Mecha)
Special Battle: Neo-Abomination

Samael Forces: Fallen Angel Dinah, jnaiel, Bael, Konosuke, Dark Cheshire, Nahimana
Neo-Abomination: XII

The Abomnation was cornered near some ruins and it quickly claimed the elevated reaches managing to stay at range and toy with its opponents in a bloody war of hit and run.



Samael Score: 295
Neo-Abomination Score: 320

Match 2: 300 Levels (Mecha v Jordan)
Special Battle: Neo-Abomination

Wissenscraft Forces: Rayne, Hiro, Sophia Ilmora, Cordellia, Lorenzo, XII
Neo-Abomination: Aizen

Made of shadow, this Abomination launched a devastating attack against Lucanor’s forces. The Wissenscraft agents managed to give as good as they got and another of the pillar spawned creatures fell.



Wissenscraft Score: Special Result

Match 3: 300 Levels (Jordan v Sen)
Azur Alliance verses Samael
Special Battle: Come the Apocalypse

Azur Forces: Les Jaeger, Maximo, Aizen
Samael Forces: Fallen Angel Dinah, Janiel, Momiji, Konosuke, Dark Cheshire, Nahimana

While the skes above turned black and red with shadow and flame the agents of the Alliance and the hidden creatures of the world did battle. Admits the conflict Ligori discovered first hand what entering a pillar was like as the big man was thrown directly through one, the surface of the pillar rippled and swallowed the fighter before vomiting him out the other side to stumble headlong into a wall.



Azur Score: 345
Samael Score: 295

Match 4: 300 Levels (Jordan v Mecha)
Azur Alliance verses Wissenscraft
Special Battle: Unholy Atmosphere

Azur Forces: Colonel, Kirsten, Kyler, Cenette, Maximo Ligori, Aizen
Wissenscraft Forces: Assault Team, Hiro, Sophia Ilmora, Cordelia

Following the unexpected turmoil of the previous battle at one of the black pillars the Azur forces were ready to continue their mission only the Wissenscraft forces arrayed at them had a chance to stop them but the Alliance proved to strong.



Azur Score: Special Result

Match 5: 300 Levels (Isaac v Mecha)
Special Battle: Neo-Abomination

Samael Forces: Nahimana, Fallen Angel Dinah, Dark Cheshire, Konosuke, Janiel, Momiji
Neo-Abomination: XII

Around and around the members of Samael tried to bring their opponent to bear but the Abomination was to smart and cunning, eventually the Fallen Angel ordered a halt to the pursuit and the creature fled.

Final Score: No Result

Match 6: 200 Levels (Andrew v Jordan)
The Sacred Holy Empire verses The Azur Alliance
Special Battle: Outside Albidion

Empire Forces: Lilian Virgil, Erika, Claire, Daniella Meris
Azur Forces: Les Jaeger

Clustered together for mutual support and protection the forces of the Empire closed with their rebellious cousins. While early in the battle the Azur forces laid claim to the high ground they soon left their position to join the battle at hand. Despite all the skills of those present the overwatching agents of the Church stood quietly by, their was to be no heresy of magic in such a holy place.



Empire Score: 40
Azur Score: Special Inspiration Result: Energy Break

*****

Each player in the campaign selects a force of 400 levels, while they do not have to fully their roster at the beginning of the campaign once a purchase is made it is fixed unless a reward from a match allows a change. These 400 levels allow for an additional 40points of Advantage Cards, 1 Leader class unit and 2 Organizational advantages. The following information is the various Teams so far participating in the Campaign.

The Teams:

Mecha – Wissenscraft

Character Pool: XII, Lorenzo, Rayne, Alessa Raincross, Goethia (Pilot: Mauser), Hiro, Sophia Ilmora, Khaine D’Lacreu
Organizational Advantages: The Process, Lost Loggia
Advantage Cards: Nullem Lusec, Ord of Power, Fate Clock, Greater Life Potion, Aura, Raphael’s Gift, After Image, Dragons Blood, Supernatural Traps, Supernatural Weapon.
Team Cards: Assault Team

Accumulated Exploration Points: 3750
Spent Exploration Points: 2200
Exploration Rewards: Seek New Horizons (Used) x4
Influence Rewards: Discredit (Used)

Jordan – Azur Alliance

Character Pool: High Arbiter Aisen, Reinhold, The Colonel, Kyler, Kirsten, Claude Valmore, Cenette, Drake
Organizational Advantages: Shadow Lords, Organization
Advantage Cards: Dragons Blood, Tactical Advantage, Covert Operations, Nue, Piercing Weapon, Clock of Kronos
Team Cards: Les Jaeger

Accumulated Exploration Points: 4775
Spent Exploration Points: 4200
Exploration Rewards: Mark of Gabriel (Used) x4, Seek New Horizons (Used) x4, Change of Orders (Used, Elhaim), Change of Orders (Used, Arkeid & Elhaim)
Influence Rewards: Command Presence (Used), Seals of the Dragon, Energy Break

Fallecs – Wissenscraft (Team Swap)

Character Pool: XII, Lorenzo, Rayne, Valis, Allessa, Cordellia
Organizational Advantages: The Process, Lost Loggia
Advantage Cards: Orb of Power, Healing Potion, Supernatural Weapon, Combined Combat, Doom Clock
Team Cards: Assault Team

Accumulated Exploration Points: 105
Spent Exploration Points: 0

Isaac - Samael

Character Pool: Fallen Angel Dinah, Bael, Momiji, Nahimana, Shinigami Ayl, Konosuke, Janiel, Cheshire (5 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Mystic
Advantage Cards: Protective Shield, Supernatural Weapon, Control Bound, Combined Combat, Nephiros (15 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 2020
Spent Exploration Points: 1200
Rewards Bought: Seek New Horizons (Used) x2

Andrew - Empire

Character Pool: Daniella, Erika, Claire, Lilian (225 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Combat Mastery, Imperial Armour
Advantage Cards: 2x Supernatural Weapon, Gabriel’s Gift, Pool of Life, Mikael’s Tears
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 455
Spent Exploration Points: 0
Influence Rewards: Exodus, Illusion of the Mirror

Sen - Samael

Character Pool: Cheshire, Momiji, Bael, Konosuke, Shinigami Ayl, Fallen Angel Ophiel, Nahimana, Janiel, Fire Demon (45 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Supernatural Mastery, Mystic
Advantage Cards: Dawn of the Dark, Life Potion, Aberration, Nephiros, Raphael’s Gift, Transfer Rod
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 4255
Spent Exploration Points: 3065
Exploration Rewards: Seek New Horizons (Used) x2
Influence Rewards: Protection (Used), Beyond Reality, Curse (Used), Toll, (Used), Fascination, Prince of Thieves

Kyris - Empire

Character Pool: Samiel, Kronen, Daniella, Iosara (215 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages:Empresses Chosen, Critical Mastery
Advantage Cards: Life Potion, Logistics, Tactics (20 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Accumulated Exploration Points: 1210
Spent Exploration Points: 0

Ayo - Church

Character Pool: Damien, Justina, Xavier, Marchosias, Saint Hazael, Church Agent (30), Church Agent (30), Alius (40), Alius (35) (0 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Divine Mediation, Unshakable Faith
Advantage Cards: Elemental Weapons, After Image, Energy Orb, Power Source (0 points unspent)
Team Cards: Damien and Justina

Accumulated Exploration Points: 805
Spent Exploration Points: 300
Exploration Rewards: Seals of the Dragon
Influence Rewards: Change of Orders

- Raith

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN WEEKEND #16

THE END GAME

Saturday and Sunday 17th and 18th of September

The great black pillars that had spawned great abominations shivered with an unheard noise, the knowledge of thier purpose was close to being revealed but those who gazed upon the objects could all feel that something else was about to happen...

Campaign Complete: Report below...

- Raith

This post has been edited by Raith: Oct 12 2011, 11:56 PM

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN WEEKEND #16

THE END GAME

Event Postponed

Due to serious illness with a viral infection that landed me in hospital the listed dates for Campaign Weekend 16 is being postponed temporarily so that I can make a complete recovery.  I will post an update with new dates for the event as soon as I can confirm an appropriate weekend.

- Raith

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN WEEKEND #16

THE END GAME

New Dates! October 8th and 9th

For all those who came in late...

There are some new dates for the final of this Campaign, October 8th and 9th are the new days, time and location remains the same!

- Raith

[Raith]

CAMPAIGN UPDATE
CONCLUSION
After Action Report

*****

...cracks of light rippled over the surface of the pillar like lightning. One moment everything had been as before as the blood soaked Abominations towered over the assembled Wissenscraft and Samael forces. With a shudder the pillar shattered falling in half with a terrible moan as a blast of grave chilled air swept out to blanket the land.

Its taken a little more time than originally planned though not too many more weekends than I had thought for a conclusion to finally be reached in Dark is the Fallen Sky, and what a conclusion! Following a short game to get some final points we had three players all paused to make a run for the final mission of their separate tasks, Mecha (Wissenscraft), sen (Samael) and Jordan (Azur). All of them had struggled with their missions, for Sen and Meha they felt the pain through their regular missions while Jordan scraped through his goals. In the end while fighting off the other two Jordan claimed victory using a slightly modified scoring system to take into account Victory Points and the number of turns each team took in their final match.



For his efforts Jordan won a LE Khaine, a $50 Gift Voucher and his choice of an "As yet to be decided" Advantage Card.

*****

Match 1: 300 Levels (Jordn v Mecha)
Azur Alliance verses Wissenscraft
Special Battle: The Wake

Azur Forces: High Arbiter Aizen, Maximo Ligori, Les Jaeger
Wissenscraft Forces: Assault Team, Hiro, Khaine D'Lacreu, Cordellia Rosalind

The Azur forces proceeded straight forward, their mission, to take a specific enemy amungst their opponents. Wissenscraft headed up onto a short ruined wall to take firing positions. Ligori and Kyler moved out n front the big warrior hoping to draw fire and the assassin using his stealth to keep unseen.



Despite their efforts Wissenscraft broke through the heavy combatants of the Alliance and managed to sneak away to safety.

Azur Score: 135
Wissenscraft Score: Inspiration - Command Presence

Match 2: 300 Levels (Mecha v Jordan)
Special Battle: Neo-Abomination

Wissenscraft Forces: Assault Team, Hiro, Goethis (x/Mauser), Sophia Ilmora
Neo-Abomination: Aizen

The Pillar had crashed amid a series of sprawling ruins that forced the leader of Wissenscraft to break up his team into a pair of smaller forces.



While seeming like a good strategy their opponent was more than eager to close with the smaller groups and despite the thunderous attacks from Lorenzo and Hiro knocking the abomination about the field it proceeded to rip apart its opponents completely.



Abomination Score: Inspiration - Distraction

Match 3: 300 Levels (Sen v Jordan)
Special Battle: Neo-Abomination

Samael Forces: Fallen Angel Dinah, Janiel, Momiji, Konosuke, Dark Cheshire, Nahimana
Neo-Abomination: Aizen

In some form of strange synchronicity the Black Pillar soon spat out the same Abomination to face its enemies in another battle. The change in terrain and a more coordinated assault by the agents of Samael keep the Abomination back and forced it to constantly fall away from conflict and use its dark powers to cloak its form and even adopt the powers of those previously slain.



After a final assault by the Abomination, Samael was finally able to bring its heavy hitters to bare and scrape in a victory for their forces.



Samael Score: Special Result (Victory after 9 turns)

Match 4: 300 Levels (Jordan v Mecha)
Azur Alliance verses Wissenscraft
Special Battle: Unholy Atmosphere

Azur Forces: High Arbiter Aizen, Les Jaeger, Maximo Ligori
Wissenscraft Forces: Assault Team, Hiro, Sophia Ilmora, Goethia (w/Mauser)

For what was sure to be the very last match and with Sunday afternoon quickly dying both teams pulled out all the stops employing all their accumulated Inspirations and any excess Exploration points. Jordan marked in battle with 3x A Good Nights Sleep, 1x Acrobatics Training (for Maximo), Kirsten acting a Distraction for the Wissenscraft men while enacting her Draconic pact while Maximo used the reward Energy Break.

Having suffered a number of significant downs in the previous battle Mecha revived his men with Inspiration rewards and counted his blessings as the Beryl's Mikael and Uriel provided their Marks for his cause.



Dark clouds of energy sapped the life from the very air as the Alliance took to their field. Their opponents battered from earlier confrontations rallied and called upon the hidden Beryl's for help but quickly found themselves at a disadvantage as Lorenzo succumbed to the unholy atmosphere and the doom emanating from the Pillar.



Under the cloak of clouds Aizen waded into the enemy and brought his talents to the fore crushing his opponents in short order, enough to secure the Pillar for the Alliance to study at their leisure and finally determine a way to either harness their corrupting power or to prevent them from falling into other hands.

Final Score: Azur Victory (after 6 turns)

*****

Each player in the campaign selects a force of 400 levels, while they do not have to fully their roster at the beginning of the campaign once a purchase is made it is fixed unless a reward from a match allows a change. These 400 levels allow for an additional 40points of Advantage Cards, 1 Leader class unit and 2 Organizational advantages. The following information is the various Teams so far participating in the Campaign.

The Teams:

Mecha – Wissenscraft

Character Pool: XII, Lorenzo, Rayne, Alessa Raincross, Goethia (Pilot: Mauser), Hiro, Sophia Ilmora, Khaine D’Lacreu
Organizational Advantages: The Process, Lost Loggia
Advantage Cards: Nullem Lusec, Ord of Power, Fate Clock, Greater Life Potion, Aura, Raphael’s Gift, After Image, Dragons Blood, Supernatural Traps, Supernatural Weapon.
Team Cards: Assault Team

Final Exploration Points: 3850
Exploration Rewards: Seek New Horizons (Used) x5, Mark of Mikael (Used) x2, Mark of Uriel (Used) x2
Influence Rewards: Discredit (Used)

Jordan – Azur Alliance

Character Pool: High Arbiter Aisen, Reinhold, The Colonel, Kyler, Kirsten, Claude Valmore, Cenette, Drake
Organizational Advantages: Shadow Lords, Organization
Advantage Cards: Dragons Blood, Tactical Advantage, Covert Operations, Nue, Piercing Weapon, Clock of Kronos
Team Cards: Les Jaeger

Final Exploration Points: 5060
Exploration Rewards: Mark of Gabriel (Used) x4, Seek New Horizons (Used) x5, Change of Orders (Used, Elhaim), Change of Orders (Used, Arkeid & Elhaim), Good Nights Sleep (Used) x3, Acrobatics Training (Used)
Influence Rewards: Command Presence (Used), Seals of the Dragon (Used), Energy Break (Used), Distraction (Used)

Fallecs – Wissenscraft (Team Swap)

Character Pool: XII, Lorenzo, Rayne, Valis, Allessa, Cordellia
Organizational Advantages: The Process, Lost Loggia
Advantage Cards: Orb of Power, Healing Potion, Supernatural Weapon, Combined Combat, Doom Clock
Team Cards: Assault Team

Final Exploration Points: 105

Isaac - Samael

Character Pool: Fallen Angel Dinah, Bael, Momiji, Nahimana, Shinigami Ayl, Konosuke, Janiel, Cheshire (5 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Mystic
Advantage Cards: Protective Shield, Supernatural Weapon, Control Bound, Combined Combat, Nephiros (15 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Final Exploration Points: 2020
Rewards Bought: Seek New Horizons (Used) x2

Andrew - Empire

Character Pool: Daniella, Erika, Claire, Lilian (225 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Combat Mastery, Imperial Armour
Advantage Cards: 2x Supernatural Weapon, Gabriel’s Gift, Pool of Life, Mikael’s Tears
Team Cards: None

Final Exploration Points: 455
Influence Rewards: Exodus, Illusion of the Mirror

Sen - Samael

Character Pool: Cheshire, Momiji, Bael, Konosuke, Shinigami Ayl, Fallen Angel Ophiel, Nahimana, Janiel, Fire Demon (45 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Supernatural Mastery, Mystic
Advantage Cards: Dawn of the Dark, Life Potion, Aberration, Nephiros, Raphael’s Gift, Transfer Rod
Team Cards: None

Final Exploration Points: 4255
Exploration Rewards: Seek New Horizons (Used) x3
Influence Rewards: Protection (Used), Beyond Reality, Curse (Used), Toll, (Used), Fascination, Prince of Thieves

Kyris - Empire

Character Pool: Samiel, Kronen, Daniella, Iosara (215 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages:Empresses Chosen, Critical Mastery
Advantage Cards: Life Potion, Logistics, Tactics (20 points unspent)
Team Cards: None

Final Exploration Points: 1210

Ayo - Church

Character Pool: Damien, Justina, Xavier, Marchosias, Saint Hazael, Church Agent (30), Church Agent (30), Alius (40), Alius (35) (0 points unspent)
Organizational Advantages: Divine Mediation, Unshakable Faith
Advantage Cards: Elemental Weapons, After Image, Energy Orb, Power Source (0 points unspent)
Team Cards: Damien and Justina

Final Exploration Points: 805
Exploration Rewards: Seals of the Dragon
Influence Rewards: Change of Orders

*****

Finally, while not related to the campaign during the afternoon on the second day I actually got to play a match.

Empire (Samiel, Odin, Cerberos Division, Grevier)
verses
Black Sun (Promethia, Styx, 3x Type 5, Raziel, Clover, Arkham)

It was an awesome little match while it lasted, I made an early mistake and didn't deploy Daniella with a clear enough line of sight so she had to run away from Clover, effectively skipping a turn of shooting, but she did manage to take down a Type 5 and the exploding fun began. Samiel and Grevier jumped into the fight with Raziel, Arkhamm the remaining Type 5's and Clover. Using power core kept Samiel alive for a little but the detonations from the Type 5's and Arkham's attacks did a lot of damage to everyone, except Odin who waded into the brawl and Samiel died completely. At the point the game was called the overwhelming melee skill of the Empire seemed to have the upper hand...

*****

For now the campaigning is over but soon thier will be a new campaign beginning. For those who have been keeping track of this thread thanks! I know some of you are wanting to use the rules from this campaign, in the next couple of weeks I will be reviewing the rules with all the little clarrifications, spelling corrections, oversights and odd and ends I've missed to represent a nice rounded out set for use by others, their wont be much of a change, though the Abomination will be getting its own set of stats!

For anyone in the Melbourne (Australia) area in the meantime, check out my Demo thread to see if anything is happening, this coming weekend I'm having a special little party for those who joined the campaign and anyone else who wants to come along. Details will appear in the other thread.

Thanks for reading!

- Raith

This post has been edited by Raith: Oct 13 2011, 12:20 AM