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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Kanegrundar" data-source="post: 1869129" data-attributes="member: 3913">It's like a lot of skirmish games.  First you decide on a point total for the scenario (fi you don't go with one of the pre-made scenarios), draft your forces and then setup the battlefield.  Setting up the battlefield is a bit of a pain, but the system is pretty malleable to whatever you want to build.  There are all sorts of hints and tricks to building land bridges and caves with the set at <a href="http://www.heroscape.net" target="_blank">www.heroscape.net</a> if you want/need some help.The game plays very much like Hero Quest (the old MB boardgame).  Each mini has a set number of attack and defense die.  If you roll an icon on the attack die, it counts as a hit unless the defending player rolls icons on his defense die.  Plus, most units have special powers that add another layer of depth to the game.  It's one of those easy to learn and tough to master games.  Granted, mastering the strengths and weaknesses of each unit isn't too tough with the basic set, but there are expansion packs (non-collectible, so you know what you're getting when you buy a pack) coming next month that will add snake-men, robot snipers, romans, and some new unique units to the game.  All in all, Heroscape is a sound buy.  Plus heroscape.net has all sorts of conversions for minis from D&D to Star Wars to Warhammer (FB & 40K) on their site for use in HS.  Adios,Kane</blockquote>

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