Martin Becker and I are playing Dragon Dice via EMAIL using the new DDASSIST Game Simulator Here is the actual log for the first two rounds, with annotations.
First we imported the armies. This was actually a matter of a few mouse clicks, as the armies were pre-designed DDASSIST Army Files. The Simulator automatically put the home armies at our homes, set the home terrains, then put the campaign armies at the frontier, the hordes in reserves, and the summoning pools in the summoning pool.
Importing Martin's Army at Reserves from Martin's Horde. Ferals Buffalo-Folk[24] imported. Ferals Hawk-Folk[25] imported. Ferals Falcon-Folk[26] imported. Ferals Falcon-Folk[27] imported. Ferals Falcon-Folk[28] imported. Ferals Hound-Folk[29] imported. Ferals Hound-Folk[30] imported. Ferals Fox-Folk[31] imported. Ferals Fox-Folk[32] imported. Ferals Hound-Folk[33] imported. Ferals Hound-Folk[34] imported. Ferals Hound-Folk[35] imported. Ferals Hound-Folk[36] imported. Importing Martin's Army at Summoning Pool from Martin's Dragons. Blue Dragonkin Dragontroop[37] imported. Blue Dragonkin Dragontroop[38] imported. Red Dragonkin Dragonsentry[39] imported. Black Dragonkin Dragontroop[40] imported. Black Dragonkin Dragontroop[41] imported. Black Dragonkin Dragontroop[42] imported. Black Dragonkin Dragonscout[43] imported. Black Dragonkin Dragonhero[44] imported. Black Dragonkin Dragonhero[45] imported. Black Dragonkin Drake[46] imported. Blue Dragonkin Drake[47] imported. Importing Martin's Army at Martin's Home from Martin's Home. Frostwings Magi[48] imported. Frostwings Magi[49] imported. Frostwings Magus[50] imported. Frostwings Apprentice[51] imported. Frostwings Apprentice[52] imported. Frostwings Apprentice[53] imported. Frostwings Apprentice[54] imported. Frostwings Apprentice[55] imported. Frostwings Apprentice[56] imported. Frostwings Apprentice[57] imported. Frostwings Apprentice[58] imported. Frostwings Apprentice[59] imported. Martin's Home terrain die set to Flatland Standing Stones. Importing Martin's Army at Frontier from Martin's Campaign. Ferals Lynx-Folk[60] imported. Importing Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home from Amazon Squad. Amazons Runner[61] imported. Amazons Runner[62] imported. Amazons Runner[63] imported. Amazons Runner[64] imported. Amazons Runner[65] imported. Amazons Runner[66] imported. Amazons Runner[67] imported. Amazons Runner[68] imported. Amazons Envoy[69] imported. Amazons War Driver[70] imported. Firewalkers Phoenix[71] imported. Bruce's Home terrain die set to Flatland Tower. Importing Bruce's Army at Reserves from Wild Bunch. Ferals Buffalo-Folk[72] imported. Ferals Antelope-Folk[73] imported. Ferals Horse-Folk[74] imported. Ferals Wolverine-Folk[75] imported. Ferals Weasel-Folk[76] imported. Ferals Weasel-Folk[77] imported. Ferals Badger-Folk[78] imported. Medallions Gold Medallion[79] imported. Blue Items Speed Slippers[80] imported. Importing Bruce's Army at Frontier from Dead Rodents. Ferals Weasel-Folk[81] imported. Importing Bruce's Army at Summoning Pool from Nature Dragons. Gold Dragonkin Wyrm[82] imported. Gold Dragonkin Wyrm[83] imported. Blue Dragonkin Dragonfoal[84] imported. Blue Dragonkin Dragonfoal[85] imported. Blue Dragonkin Dragonfoal[86] imported. Blue Dragonkin Dragonfoal[87] imported. Gold Dragonkin Dragonfoal[88] imported. Gold Dragonkin Dragonfoal[89] imported. Gold Dragonkin Dragonfoal[90] imported. Gold Dragonkin Dragonfoal[91] imported. Gold Dragonkin Dragon Champion[92] imported.
Next DDASSIST automatically rolled the hordes for maneuvers and computed the turn sequence.
Hoof 4 rolled by Ferals Buffalo-Folk[24] in Martin's Army at Reserves. Move 3 rolled by Ferals Hawk-Folk[25] in Martin's Army at Reserves. Melee 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[26] in Martin's Army at Reserves. Move 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[27] in Martin's Army at Reserves. Melee 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[28] in Martin's Army at Reserves. Melee 2 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[29] in Martin's Army at Reserves. Melee 2 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[30] in Martin's Army at Reserves. Paw 2 rolled by Ferals Fox-Folk[31] in Martin's Army at Reserves. ID 2 rolled by Ferals Fox-Folk[32] in Martin's Army at Reserves. Melee 2 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[33] in Martin's Army at Reserves. ID 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[34] in Martin's Army at Reserves. ID 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[35] in Martin's Army at Reserves. Melee 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[36] in Martin's Army at Reserves. Martin's Army at Reserves rolled 14 maneuvers. Hoof 4 rolled by Ferals Buffalo-Folk[72] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. Hoof 2 rolled by Ferals Antelope-Folk[73] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. Hoof 2 rolled by Ferals Horse-Folk[74] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. Magic 3 rolled by Ferals Wolverine-Folk[75] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. Save 1 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[76] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. Magic 1 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[77] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. Magic 3 rolled by Ferals Badger-Folk[78] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. Sortie 4 rolled by Medallions Gold Medallion[79] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. Move 2 rolled by Blue Items Speed Slippers[80] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. Bruce's Army at Reserves rolled 10 maneuvers. Martin is at position 1. Bruce is at position 2.
Finally, we moved our hordes to their final locations, Martin chose the frontier die, and DDASSIST rolled the terrains to get the starting distances.
Dice move: Initial Placement Ferals Buffalo-Folk[24] moved from Reserves to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Ferals Hawk-Folk[25] moved from Reserves to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Ferals Falcon-Folk[26] moved from Reserves to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Ferals Falcon-Folk[27] moved from Reserves to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Ferals Falcon-Folk[28] moved from Reserves to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Ferals Hound-Folk[29] moved from Reserves to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Ferals Hound-Folk[30] moved from Reserves to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Ferals Fox-Folk[31] moved from Reserves to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Ferals Fox-Folk[32] moved from Reserves to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Ferals Hound-Folk[33] moved from Reserves to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Ferals Hound-Folk[34] moved from Reserves to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Ferals Hound-Folk[35] moved from Reserves to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Ferals Hound-Folk[36] moved from Reserves to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Martin's Army has abandoned Reserves. Dice move: Initial Placement Ferals Buffalo-Folk[72] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Ferals Antelope-Folk[73] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Ferals Horse-Folk[74] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Ferals Wolverine-Folk[75] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Ferals Weasel-Folk[76] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Ferals Weasel-Folk[77] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Ferals Badger-Folk[78] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Medallions Gold Medallion[79] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Blue Items Speed Slippers[80] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Bruce's Army has abandoned Reserves. Frontier terrain die set to Flatland City. Rolling terrains. 1 Magic rolled by Frontier. 3 Missile rolled by Martin's Home. 1 Magic rolled by Bruce's Home.
Martin started by maneuvering at his home. DDASSIST rolled all the dice at the terrain automatically, and Martin added them up. He got 11 moves and I got 1, so he brought in a Flatland Forest. DDASSIST automatically rolled it and it came up magic.
Starting first round. Starting first round with Martin's turn. New march for player Martin at Martin's Home. Rolling for maneuvers. Rolling all armies at Martin's Home. Rolling Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID 3 rolled by Frostwings Magi[48] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID 3 rolled by Frostwings Magi[49] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 3 rolled by Frostwings Magus[50] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[51] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[52] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[53] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Fly 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[54] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[55] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[56] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[57] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[58] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[59] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Rolling Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 3 rolled by Ferals Buffalo-Folk[72] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Ferals Antelope-Folk[73] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Save 2 rolled by Ferals Horse-Folk[74] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Cantrip 4 rolled by Ferals Wolverine-Folk[75] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Save 1 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[76] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Save 1 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[77] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Magic 3 rolled by Ferals Badger-Folk[78] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Flurry 4 rolled by Medallions Gold Medallion[79] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Move 1 rolled by Blue Items Speed Slippers[80] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Flatland Forest put in play for Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Minor terrain for Martin's Army at Martin's Home rolled Magic. Beginning action phase.
Martin rolled 20 points of blue frostwing magic, and used them for a Wind Wall, a blue dragonkin, and three lightning strikes. My Phoenix saved, but the other two units were killed. Note that there was a bug in the program, so he had to use the scratch pad rather than the spell-casting dialog. (Scratch pad lines begin with a ">>" symbol.
Dice Roll: Magic Frost Magic 2 rolled by Frostwings Magi[48] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 4 rolled by Frostwings Magi[49] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID 2 rolled by Frostwings Magus[50] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Fly 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[51] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[52] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 2 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[53] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[54] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[55] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[56] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Fly 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[57] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 2 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[58] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[59] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. >> Lightning Strike cast against Phoenix, >> War Driver and Wolverine-Folk. >> Wind Wall cast on Martin's Army in >> Bruce's Home. >> Blue Dragontroop summoned. Dice Roll: Save against Lightning ID 4 rolled by Firewalkers Phoenix[71] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Dice Roll: Save against Lightning Trample 3 rolled by Amazons War Driver[70] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Dice move: Killed by Lightning Amazons War Driver[70] moved from Bruce's Home to Bruce's Army at Dead Pool. Dice Roll: Save against Lightning Magic 3 rolled by Ferals Wolverine-Folk[75] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Dice move: Killed by Lightning Ferals Wolverine-Folk[75] moved from Martin's Home to Bruce's Army at Dead Pool. Dice move: Summoned Blue Dragonkin Dragontroop[37] moved from Summoning Pool to Martin's Army at Martin's Home.
Martin's second march was at my home. He rolled for maneuvers and won, pushing the terrain up to Missile 2.
New march for player Martin at Bruce's Home. Rolling for maneuvers. Rolling all armies at Bruce's Home. Rolling Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 3 rolled by Ferals Buffalo-Folk[24] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 3 rolled by Ferals Hawk-Folk[25] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Missile 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[26] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[27] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Missile 2 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[28] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[29] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 2 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[30] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Save 2 rolled by Ferals Fox-Folk[31] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 2 rolled by Ferals Fox-Folk[32] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[33] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[34] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Save 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[35] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[36] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Rolling Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Save 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[61] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[62] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Save 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[63] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[64] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[65] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[66] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Save 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[67] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 2 rolled by Amazons Runner[68] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 3 rolled by Amazons Envoy[69] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Seize 4 rolled by Firewalkers Phoenix[71] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Bruce's Home moved up to 2 Missile.
Now Martin missiles my home army with his horde and does my save roll. I end up taking seven hits.
Beginning action phase. Dice Roll: Missile targeting Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home Save 2 rolled by Ferals Buffalo-Folk[24] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Missile 3 rolled by Ferals Hawk-Folk[25] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[26] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Missile 2 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[27] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[28] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. ID 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[29] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Save 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[30] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. ID 2 rolled by Ferals Fox-Folk[31] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 2 rolled by Ferals Fox-Folk[32] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[33] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[34] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. ID 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[35] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 2 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[36] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Dice Roll: Save against Missile Move 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[61] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. ID 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[62] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[63] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[64] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[65] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[66] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Save 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[67] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[68] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Missile 2 rolled by Amazons Envoy[69] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Seize 4 rolled by Firewalkers Phoenix[71] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home.
Since I have to pick which units die, Martin saves the game file to disk and transmits it to me via EMAIL. Note that this is the first time Martin needed my input. He was able to execute almost a full turn without needing to mail for an update.
The first thing I do is record the Wind Wall spell using the spell- casting dialog. Martin couldn't do this because he had an old version of DDASSIST with bug in it.
New spell/effect: Wind Wall. Applying to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Spell/effect Wind Wall applied.
Now I have to take the seven points of damage. Note that there's a rise-from-ashes roll for the Phoenix.
Dice move: Killed in Combat Amazons Runner[66] moved from Bruce's Home to Bruce's Army at Dead Pool. Amazons Envoy[69] moved from Bruce's Home to Bruce's Army at Dead Pool. Firewalkers Phoenix[71] moved from Bruce's Home to Bruce's Army at Dead Pool. Dice Roll: Rise from Ashes Save 4 rolled by Firewalkers Phoenix[71] in Bruce's Army at Dead Pool. >> Phoenix fails to rise from ashes.
After taking the damage, I sent the file back to Martin for his reserve move. The Game Simulator automatically skips the Reinforce phase since Martin's reserves are empty.
Beginning retreat phase. Dice move: Retreat Ferals Lynx-Folk[60] moved from Frontier to Martin's Army at Reserves. Martin's Army has abandoned Frontier.
Now Martin sends the file back to me and it's my turn.
I start my turn here. Note that due to a bug in the Simulator, Martin's Wind Wall is expired. I re-start the Wind Wall spell, then feralize my Badger to a Wolverine.
Expiring spells and effects for Martin. Wind Wall expired. Starting turn for Bruce. Beginning Bruce's turn. New spell/effect: Wind Wall. Applying to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Spell/effect Wind Wall applied. Dice move: Feral promotion (out) Ferals Badger-Folk[78] moved from Martin's Home to Bruce's Army at Dead Pool. Dice move: Feral promotion (in) Ferals Wolverine-Folk[75] moved from Dead Pool to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. >> Next time I'm gonna put Ferals in ALL >> THREE armies...
I start my first march at Martin's home, in hopes of getting a cantrip. First I maneuver the terrain up. Note that I do get the cantrip, but it's during a maneuver roll.
New march for player Bruce at Martin's Home. Rolling for maneuvers. Rolling all armies at Martin's Home. Rolling Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 2 rolled by Frostwings Magi[48] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 2 rolled by Frostwings Magi[49] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 1 rolled by Frostwings Magus[50] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[51] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[52] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[53] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[54] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[55] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Fly 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[56] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[57] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[58] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[59] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID(kin) 1 rolled by Blue Dragonkin Dragontroop[37] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Rolling Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Hoof 4 rolled by Ferals Buffalo-Folk[72] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Save 1 rolled by Ferals Antelope-Folk[73] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Hoof 2 rolled by Ferals Horse-Folk[74] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Magic 1 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[76] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. ID 1 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[77] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. TSR Cantrip ++ 4 rolled by Medallions Gold Medallion[79] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Move 1 rolled by Blue Items Speed Slippers[80] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. ID 3 rolled by Ferals Wolverine-Folk[75] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. >> Bruce rolled 11 maneuvers. >> Martin rolled 3 maneuvers. >> Bruce wins. Martin's Home moved up to 4 Missile.
In another desperate attempt to get a cantrip, I missile Martin's army at his home terrain.
Beginning action phase. Dice Roll: Missile Attack targeting Martin's Army at Martin's Home Hoof 3 rolled by Ferals Buffalo-Folk[72] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Hoof 2 rolled by Ferals Antelope-Folk[73] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Hoof 2 rolled by Ferals Horse-Folk[74] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Save 1 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[76] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[77] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Flurry 4 rolled by Medallions Gold Medallion[79] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Move 1 rolled by Blue Items Speed Slippers[80] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Save 2 rolled by Ferals Wolverine-Folk[75] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. >> No damage, no useful SAIs.
Now I try a march at my home. First I try to maneuver in a minor terrain, but Martin successfully counters me.
New march for player Bruce at Bruce's Home. Rolling for maneuvers. Rolling all armies at Bruce's Home. Rolling Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Hoof 3 rolled by Ferals Buffalo-Folk[24] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 3 rolled by Ferals Hawk-Folk[25] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Missile 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[26] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[27] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[28] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[29] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[30] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 3 rolled by Ferals Fox-Folk[31] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 3 rolled by Ferals Fox-Folk[32] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. ID 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[33] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Save 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[34] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[35] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[36] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Rolling Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. ID 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[61] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 2 rolled by Amazons Runner[62] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Save 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[63] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Save 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[64] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[65] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 2 rolled by Amazons Runner[67] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[68] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. >> Martin rolled 15. >> Bruce rolled 6. >> Maneuver countered.
Now I try a missile attack with my Amazons. Martin takes 2 hits, so I mail the file back to him so he can take the damage.
Beginning action phase. Dice Roll: Missile Attack targeting Martin's Army at Bruce's Home Move 2 rolled by Amazons Runner[61] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[62] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 2 rolled by Amazons Runner[63] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[64] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 2 rolled by Amazons Runner[65] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Save 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[67] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 2 rolled by Amazons Runner[68] in Bruce's Army at Bruce's Home. >> 10 missile hits. Dice Roll: Missile Save ID 3 rolled by Ferals Buffalo-Folk[24] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 3 rolled by Ferals Hawk-Folk[25] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[26] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[27] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. ID 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[28] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[29] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. ID 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[30] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 3 rolled by Ferals Fox-Folk[31] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 2 rolled by Ferals Fox-Folk[32] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 2 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[33] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 2 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[34] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Melee 2 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[35] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[36] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. >> 5 saves + 3 for Wind Wall. >> Net damage is 2.
Martin selects the dead units, then performs my reserve move as per my instructions. Note the editorializing in the Dice Move reasons.
Dice move: Died with honor. Ferals Hound-Folk[35] moved from Bruce's Home to Martin's Army at Dead Pool. Ferals Hound-Folk[36] moved from Bruce's Home to Martin's Army at Dead Pool. Beginning retreat phase. Dice move: Flee in terror. Amazons Runner[61] moved from Bruce's Home to Bruce's Army at Reserves. Amazons Runner[62] moved from Bruce's Home to Bruce's Army at Reserves. Amazons Runner[63] moved from Bruce's Home to Bruce's Army at Reserves. Amazons Runner[64] moved from Bruce's Home to Bruce's Army at Reserves. Amazons Runner[65] moved from Bruce's Home to Bruce's Army at Reserves. Amazons Runner[67] moved from Bruce's Home to Bruce's Army at Reserves. Amazons Runner[68] moved from Bruce's Home to Bruce's Army at Reserves. Bruce's Army has abandoned Bruce's Home. Dice move: Is a chicken. Ferals Weasel-Folk[81] moved from Frontier to Bruce's Army at Reserves. Bruce's Army has abandoned Frontier.
Martin starts off with a feralization. Then, since he is alone at my home with no target, he simply rolls up the terrain. The Simulator knows this is an unopposed maneuver, so it does not roll any dice.
Starting round 2. Starting turn for Martin. Beginning Martin's turn. Dice move: Feral Revival. Ferals Hound-Folk[36] moved from Dead Pool to Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. New march for player Martin at Bruce's Home. Unopposed maneuver. Bruce's Home moved up to 3 Missile. Beginning action phase.
With most of my army in reserves, Martin guesses I am going to make a serious try for his home, so he starts the second march by maneuvering his home terrain down. Note that the Simulator automatically rolled the minor terrain when Martin selected his home army.
New march for player Martin at Martin's Home. Minor terrain for Martin's Army at Martin's Home rolled 2x Save. Flatland Forest rolled 2x Save. Rolling for maneuvers. Rolling all armies at Martin's Home. Rolling Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 2 rolled by Frostwings Magi[48] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Fly 4 rolled by Frostwings Magi[49] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 3 rolled by Frostwings Magus[50] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[51] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[52] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[53] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[54] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[55] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[56] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[57] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[58] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[59] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID(kin) 1 rolled by Blue Dragonkin Dragontroop[37] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Rolling Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Hoof 3 rolled by Ferals Buffalo-Folk[72] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Ferals Antelope-Folk[73] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Save 2 rolled by Ferals Horse-Folk[74] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Magic 1 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[76] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Save 1 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[77] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Flurry 4 rolled by Medallions Gold Medallion[79] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Move 2 rolled by Blue Items Speed Slippers[80] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Cantrip 4 rolled by Ferals Wolverine-Folk[75] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. >> Martin: 6 Maneuvers. >> Bruce: 5 Maneuvers. Martin's Home moved down to 3 Missile.
Now Martin missiles me. He gets a cantrip and uses it to summon two dragonkin. I take two points damage, so he mails the file back to me.
Beginning action phase. Dice Roll: Misssile targeting Bruce's Army at Martin's Home Frost Magic 4 rolled by Frostwings Magi[48] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Cantrip 4 rolled by Frostwings Magi[49] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 3 rolled by Frostwings Magus[50] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 2 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[51] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[52] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 2 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[53] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[54] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 2 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[55] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[56] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 2 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[57] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 2 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[58] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Fly 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[59] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. New spell/effect: Summon Dargonkin * 2. Applying to Black Dragonkin Dragontroop[42] in Martin's Army at Summoning Pool. Applying to Black Dragonkin Dragonscout[43] in Martin's Army at Summoning Pool. Spell/effect Summon Dargonkin * 2 applied. Expiring spells and effects for Martin. Summon Dargonkin * 2 expired. Dice move: Summoned. Black Dragonkin Dragontroop[42] moved from Summoning Pool to Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Black Dragonkin Dragonscout[43] moved from Summoning Pool to Martin's Army at Martin's Home. >> 4 Missile Damage. Dice Roll: Save against Missile. Hoof 4 rolled by Ferals Buffalo-Folk[72] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Save 1 rolled by Ferals Antelope-Folk[73] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 3 rolled by Ferals Horse-Folk[74] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Magic 2 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[76] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Save 1 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[77] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Wayfare 4 rolled by Medallions Gold Medallion[79] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Move 2 rolled by Blue Items Speed Slippers[80] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 3 rolled by Ferals Wolverine-Folk[75] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. >> 2 Saves. >> 2 health killed.
I move a horse-folk into my dead pool, then I perform Martin's reserve step for him as per his instructions.
Dice move: Killed in Combat Ferals Horse-Folk[74] moved from Martin's Home to Bruce's Army at Dead Pool. Beginning reinforce phase. Dice move: Reinforcing Ferals Lynx-Folk[60] moved from Reserves to Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Martin's Army has abandoned Reserves. Beginning retreat phase. Expiring spells and effects for Martin. Wind Wall expired.
I start by feralizing my horse-folk back into play.
Starting turn for Bruce. Beginning Bruce's turn. Dice move: Feral promotion out Ferals Antelope-Folk[73] moved from Martin's Home to Bruce's Army at Dead Pool. Dice move: Feral promotion in Ferals Horse-Folk[74] moved from Dead Pool to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home.
I start by casting spells from reserves. I have 1 chance in 6 of generating two points of blue or gold magic, but I'm really hoping to do some damage with my Amazons. Martin's save roll is worthless, but less worthless than the amount of damage I do.
New march for player Bruce at Reserves. No maneuver phase. Dice Roll: Magic targeting Martin's Army at Bruce's Home Move 2 rolled by Amazons Runner[61] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. Move 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[62] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. Save 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[63] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. ID 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[64] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. Save 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[65] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. ID 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[67] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. Move 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[68] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. ID 1 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[81] in Bruce's Army at Reserves. >> >> No magic results. 2 Missile damage. Dice Roll: Missile Save Save 2 rolled by Ferals Buffalo-Folk[24] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Missile 3 rolled by Ferals Hawk-Folk[25] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[26] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Missile 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[27] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Move 1 rolled by Ferals Falcon-Folk[28] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. ID 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[29] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[30] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 2 rolled by Ferals Fox-Folk[31] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 2 rolled by Ferals Fox-Folk[32] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[33] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[34] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. Paw 1 rolled by Ferals Hound-Folk[36] in Martin's Army at Bruce's Home. >> 3 Saves. No damage.
Now I missile Martin at his home. This time I luck out and get a cantrip on my gold medallion. Note my confusion on how best to spend the four points.
New march for player Bruce at Martin's Home. Rolling for maneuvers. Rolling all armies at Martin's Home. Rolling Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 4 rolled by Frostwings Magi[48] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Fly 4 rolled by Frostwings Magi[49] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 3 rolled by Frostwings Magus[50] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[51] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Fly 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[52] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[53] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[54] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[55] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[56] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[57] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Fly 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[58] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[59] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID(kin) 1 rolled by Blue Dragonkin Dragontroop[37] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID(kin) 1 rolled by Black Dragonkin Dragontroop[42] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Black Dragonkin Dragonscout[43] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Save 1 rolled by Ferals Lynx-Folk[60] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Rolling Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. ID 3 rolled by Ferals Buffalo-Folk[72] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Magic 2 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[76] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Magic 1 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[77] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Wayfare 4 rolled by Medallions Gold Medallion[79] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Move 1 rolled by Blue Items Speed Slippers[80] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Cantrip 4 rolled by Ferals Wolverine-Folk[75] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Hoof 2 rolled by Ferals Horse-Folk[74] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. >> Bruce rolled 6. Martin rolled 9. >> Maneuver countered. Beginning action phase. Dice Roll: Missile Attack targeting Martin's Army at Martin's Home ID 3 rolled by Ferals Buffalo-Folk[72] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. ID 1 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[76] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Save 1 rolled by Ferals Weasel-Folk[77] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. TSR Cantrip ++ 4 rolled by Medallions Gold Medallion[79] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Move 1 rolled by Blue Items Speed Slippers[80] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Magic 4 rolled by Ferals Wolverine-Folk[75] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. ID 2 rolled by Ferals Horse-Folk[74] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. >> Resolving cantrip: Breath of Life >> Correction: Reanimate Dead * 2 Dice move: Reanimate Dead Cantrip Amazons Runner[66] moved from Dead Pool to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Ferals Antelope-Folk[73] moved from Dead Pool to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Dice Roll: Summoned by Cantrip targeting Martin's Army at Martin's Home ID 1 rolled by Amazons Runner[66] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Ferals Antelope-Folk[73] in Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. >> 7 damage. Dice Roll: Missile Save ID 3 rolled by Frostwings Magi[48] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 2 rolled by Frostwings Magi[49] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 3 rolled by Frostwings Magus[50] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[51] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Melee 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[52] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[53] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[54] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 2 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[55] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. ID 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[56] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 2 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[57] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Missile 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[58] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Frost Magic 1 rolled by Frostwings Apprentice[59] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Belly 1 rolled by Blue Dragonkin Dragontroop[37] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Belly 1 rolled by Black Dragonkin Dragontroop[42] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Belly 1 rolled by Black Dragonkin Dragonscout[43] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. Paw 1 rolled by Ferals Lynx-Folk[60] in Martin's Army at Martin's Home. >> 6 Saves, doubled to 12 by minor terrain. >> No damage.
Finally, I bring my troops in from the reserves and brace myself for Martin's next assault.
Beginning reinforce phase. Dice move: Reinforcing Amazons Runner[61] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Amazons Runner[62] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Amazons Runner[63] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Amazons Runner[64] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Amazons Runner[65] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Amazons Runner[67] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Amazons Runner[68] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Ferals Weasel-Folk[81] moved from Reserves to Bruce's Army at Martin's Home. Bruce's Army has abandoned Reserves.
Here is the status of the game at the end of round 2. I used a Game Simulator command to insert the status into the game log.
Transmitting game status during round 2.
*** Summoning Pool
** Martin's Army: 19 health
Blue Dragonkin Dragontroop[38]
Red Dragonkin Dragonsentry[39]
Black Dragonkin Dragontroop[40]
Black Dragonkin Dragontroop[41]
Black Dragonkin Dragonhero[44]
Black Dragonkin Dragonhero[45]
Black Dragonkin Drake[46]
Blue Dragonkin Drake[47]
** Bruce's Army: 22 health
Gold Dragonkin Wyrm[82]
Gold Dragonkin Wyrm[83]
Blue Dragonkin Dragonfoal[84]
Blue Dragonkin Dragonfoal[85]
Blue Dragonkin Dragonfoal[86]
Blue Dragonkin Dragonfoal[87]
Gold Dragonkin Dragonfoal[88]
Gold Dragonkin Dragonfoal[89]
Gold Dragonkin Dragonfoal[90]
Gold Dragonkin Dragonfoal[91]
Gold Dragonkin Dragon Champion[92]
*** Dead Pool
** Martin's Army: 1 health
Ferals Hound-Folk[35]
** Bruce's Army: 11 health
Amazons War Driver[70]
Amazons Envoy[69]
Firewalkers Phoenix[71]
Ferals Badger-Folk[78]
*** Martin's Home: Flatland Standing Stones on 3 Missile
** Martin's Army: 21 health
Frostwings Magi[48]
Frostwings Magi[49]
Frostwings Magus[50]
Frostwings Apprentice[51]
Frostwings Apprentice[52]
Frostwings Apprentice[53]
Frostwings Apprentice[54]
Frostwings Apprentice[55]
Frostwings Apprentice[56]
Frostwings Apprentice[57]
Frostwings Apprentice[58]
Frostwings Apprentice[59]
Blue Dragonkin Dragontroop[37]
Black Dragonkin Dragontroop[42]
Black Dragonkin Dragonscout[43]
Ferals Lynx-Folk[60]
** Bruce's Army: 25 health
Ferals Buffalo-Folk[72]
Ferals Weasel-Folk[76]
Ferals Weasel-Folk[77]
Medallions Gold Medallion[79]
Blue Items Speed Slippers[80]
Ferals Wolverine-Folk[75]
Ferals Horse-Folk[74]
Amazons Runner[66]
Ferals Antelope-Folk[73]
Amazons Runner[61]
Amazons Runner[62]
Amazons Runner[63]
Amazons Runner[64]
Amazons Runner[65]
Amazons Runner[67]
Amazons Runner[68]
Ferals Weasel-Folk[81]
*** Bruce's Home: Flatland Tower on 3 Missile
** Martin's Army: 17 health
Ferals Buffalo-Folk[24]
Ferals Hawk-Folk[25]
Ferals Falcon-Folk[26]
Ferals Falcon-Folk[27]
Ferals Falcon-Folk[28]
Ferals Hound-Folk[29]
Ferals Hound-Folk[30]
Ferals Fox-Folk[31]
Ferals Fox-Folk[32]
Ferals Hound-Folk[33]
Ferals Hound-Folk[34]
Ferals Hound-Folk[36]
Hopefully, this has given you a taste of how easy play-by-EMAIL can be using the Game Simulator. I'm currently working on several improvements I hope to complete some time this weekend. For more on the Simulator and how it works, click here.