tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859305602092480700.post8198148121461334395..comments2024-02-29T10:09:07.864+00:00Comments on Tales From Farpoint: Osprey's Ragnarok: An Angry Review UPDATEDSpacecowSmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05526363535587059611noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859305602092480700.post-51214373241088434932021-10-03T19:20:32.475+00:002021-10-03T19:20:32.475+00:00Hi!
I've got some Victrix vikings and they...Hi!<br /><br />I've got some Victrix vikings and they're really nice, not to mention pretty nicely priced too!SpacecowSmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05526363535587059611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859305602092480700.post-2641147630602849432021-10-03T12:25:11.870+00:002021-10-03T12:25:11.870+00:00i also bought the book as an excuse to build some ...i also bought the book as an excuse to build some cool viking looking minis... any suggestions as what minis to use as a basis for kitbashing?Madvanholeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280658788979519035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859305602092480700.post-59486926597984847302019-05-25T08:08:07.881+00:002019-05-25T08:08:07.881+00:00It's incredibly frustrating and maybe I'm ...It's incredibly frustrating and maybe I'm just not giving it the credit that it's due but even posting questions on the games Facebook page isn't getting clear replies as the rules as written are so wooly that each person posting seems to have a different take on how they are supposed to work. <br /><br />Osprey really need to get some playtesters lined up to give their games a sense check before publication as I suspect that if that had been done for Ragnarok, it would include examples of mechanics and a bit more clarity on the rule writing. <br /><br />As mentioned, there's a great idea in there somewhere but it's obscured by the poor wording.<br /><br />I must admit I have got in touch with Osprey direct to see if they can get the author to put together something to clarify the rules and plead for them to do some sense checking of future rules to make them a bit more understandable.SpacecowSmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05526363535587059611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859305602092480700.post-12093057979549102842019-05-25T00:20:05.450+00:002019-05-25T00:20:05.450+00:00Thank you for the review, it's always helpful ...Thank you for the review, it's always helpful to read articles like these before actually buying a game. Unfortunately, rants like these often come from people like you who spend money on a game they had high hopes for but didn't see them fulfilled. <br />I've got quite a few Osprey books, some are good, some mediocre but none really as bad as the one you're describing here. <br />Sounds like they need to run their game by some playtesters, who are unfamiliar with the game, before they make it commercially available. Wouterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17271989973988511989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859305602092480700.post-23378495058927006782019-05-24T13:29:12.838+00:002019-05-24T13:29:12.838+00:00Thanks for the review. I was drawn by the blurb on...Thanks for the review. I was drawn by the blurb on the Osprey site, but after your review I think I will give it a pass.captain arjunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08242730277113727477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859305602092480700.post-80366145987031343872019-05-22T18:15:57.215+00:002019-05-22T18:15:57.215+00:00Sad but true! I've posted questions on the Fac...Sad but true! I've posted questions on the Facebook page and there's lots of other folks posting queries too now and the author seems to be just posting single word responses to them but when the original poster answers saying that's not what the rulebook says, he's then saying that it's an exception.<br /><br />Also the more questions that get asked, the more rule amendments seem to be appearing. It's so infuriating that Ragnarok has a kernel of a great game but is so badly let down by poor writing and a lack of explanation.<br /><br />It's interesting to note that one of the early comments are from a friend of the author who says the rules were literally written overnight and sadly it shows.<br /><br />I just don't see Ragnarok comparing to Frostgrave or even many of the lesser known Osprey games such as Of Gods and Mortals or Kobolds and Cobblestones which both have far better written and described rules.<br /><br />I do feel that Osprey need to get someone who can proofread a set of wargames rules to sense check them or even get someone with a wargame rules writing background to mentor the authors of some of these sets as this game is pretty unplayable as it stands.<br /><br />Still furious!SpacecowSmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05526363535587059611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859305602092480700.post-29316815698277856672019-05-22T12:58:49.426+00:002019-05-22T12:58:49.426+00:00Ouch, sorry to hear this! Osprey do seem to be a b...Ouch, sorry to hear this! Osprey do seem to be a bit hit and miss with what they put out. Compare the excellent Frostgrave (and spin off) with the woefully dire Rogue Stars and it becomes pretty clear. As you say, it's a real shame because it sounds like something that could've made for a great game (looking at you again, Rogue Stars!).Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038326334972663855noreply@blogger.com