D&D Heroscape

[Flatus Maximus]

Can anyone tell me what the price point on Heroscape products is?

I think you can get a master set for ~$40 (US) and then add-ons for less (~$15-30), cheaper if you buy on-line. All you really need to get started is the master set #1 since it comes with something like 30 minis. (Master set #2 would work too, but it's heavily themed, you'll see.)

It's a fun game with many ways to customize the map, scenarios, etc. And you can use the hexes with many other games -- e.g., our group has recently been playing a BattleTech RPG (of sorts) on Heroscape hexes.

 

[Zinovia]

I think it's great that they are doing a D&D set for Heroscape. As for playing 4E with hexes, we've been doing that since we started 4E. I prefer them to squares for a number of reasons. I'll have to break out the Heroscape tiles for the next multi-leveled terrain area we have a fight in. That could be fun.

 

[Cadfael_Corwith]

I know I'm necro-ing an old thread... but there's more information out about the D&D Heroscape set. It looks like the pricepoint will be about $30. The set contains several heroes and one squad (of drows). Powers are heavily influenced by D&D (ie, the rogue can disarm traps, fighter has Cleave, cleric can heal). And the scenarios have a dungeon-crawl feel to them, going from room to room.

It is available on January 4th. more information can be found at heroscapers.

 

[Crothian]

Or ask me. I have a copy of it and will be writing a full review soon once the craziness of the Holidfays is over.

 

[JiffyPopTart]

I go so excited reading about this....then I realized you were talking about Heroscape, not Heroquest.

Then I got unexcited.

DS

 

[jenygs09]

I know I'm necro-ing an old thread... but there's more information out about the D&D Heroscape set. It looks like the pricepoint will be about $30. The set contains several heroes and one squad (of drows). Powers are heavily influenced by D&D (ie, the rogue can disarm traps, fighter has Cleave, cleric can heal). And the scenarios have a dungeon-crawl feel to them, going from room to room.

It is available on January 4th. more information can be found at heroscapers.

Well done that man!

 

[frankthedm]

No mention on the official page
Official Site of the Heroscape Game System by Milton Bradley

I'm really glad to see DDM figures being reissued. The black dragon is a nice fig. The Uge Ead 4E troll, doesn't thrill me though. I'm hoping to see more monsters.

Auggies games is taking preorders on the box set and it's components.

 

[EvilDwarf]

Anyone picked this set up yet? Reviews?

I'd also be interested in hearing how the Heroscape context has influenced the D&D aspect. For example, are the D&D character powers similar to the D&D minis game? Or is more "Heroscapy?"

 

[Crothian]

I own it. It is Heroscape first and foremost. The characters have abilities that are inspired by D&D powers but done in a heroscape way. Soon another set will be out Heroscape D&D Assortment 1: Champions of the Forgotten Realms which has

Warriors of the Ghostlight Fen™ – contains a Fen Hydra, a Sahuagin Ranger, three different Phantom Knights, and one treasure glyph.

Fury of the Primordials™ – contains a Wyvern, an Air Elemental, an Earth Elemental, a Fire Elemental, a Water Elemental, and one treasure glyph.

Glaun Bog Raiders™ – contains a Greater Ice Elemental, three different Greenscale Warriors, a Drow Chain Fighter, and one treasure glyph.

Heroes of Faerûn – contains a Cyclops, a Drow Aracnomancer, an Elven Ranger, a Battle Mage, a Dwarf Warlord, and a treasure glyph.

 

[jcfiala]

I own it. It is Heroscape first and foremost. The characters have abilities that are inspired by D&D powers but done in a heroscape way. Soon another set will be out Heroscape D&D Assortment 1: Champions of the Forgotten Realms which has

Fury of the Primordials™ – contains a Wyvern, an Air Elemental, an Earth Elemental, a Fire Elemental, a Water Elemental, and one treasure glyph.

Heroes of Faerûn – contains a Cyclops, a Drow Aracnomancer, an Elven Ranger, a Battle Mage, a Dwarf Warlord, and a treasure glyph.

I picked up these two sets just because I liked the figs - they were about $15 each. Quite neat stuff, and now I'm considering going back and getting the Heroscape D&D set.