So, this is the last blog before Halloween. And honestly, I almost gave up on this one. The past few days at work have been tough, and I've got a splitting headache. But, this blog is important to me and I hope on some level, it's important to you too.
So, this weeks blog will be covering a number of different topics. First, we'll be discussing the new Triple Threat: Slugs and Steel that has just released (and I just received!!), and some fun things you can do with it. Second, we'll be talking about two of the fan created cards that are featured in this deck, to show you that yes, you can get a card made, and how the process goes. Finally, in honor of Halloween, we will be talking about the Untold Halloween Horrors: a special set of ecologies that are being released just for Halloween! Ok, that's a pretty big plate, so I hope you brought your Untold appetites, cause here we go!
Ok, so let's tackle Triple Threat: Slugs and Steel. This new deck features not just one but three different playable characters straight out of the box. The three characters out of this deck are Deep-6, Aquatic venturing klik tripod; Sgt. Skinner, NAU Sargeant; and Barnabus, IDF BELIEF soldier. Alright, so you're thinking to yourself, why do I need this deck? And yes, you NEED it. First off, it's got three pre-built HP characters with a variety cards, many of which you can't get in other decks. But there are more fun things you can do with this deck. One of the first ideas that comes to mind is playing out an adventure with just these three characters. On a limited UP setting, this could make for some interesting games; especially if your group is smaller (like mine). Not to mention, this deck could considerably boost your Untold card collection, as it has Race, Aspect, and Power cards, instead of just one type of card. It's also beneficial if you're a heavy Klik or Highbred player, this deck is perfect. Another reason for this deck will appeal more to Boost team members. If your demos have been anything like mine, there is always that one person who wants to play a Klik, but both Klik decks are taken. Or another Highbred, or in the case of ConCarolinas, I had three people who wanted to play Highbred. This deck is perfect. Just keep the handy Deck ID cards around, and you can quickly throw together a few more decks for demos.
Alright, so in Triple Threat: Slugs and Steel, there are two fan created cards. I created one of these cards, Tactical Prowess, and if you look at the bottom right hand corner you'll find where I was credited for it. The second fan created card is Chris Bradley's (MegaMagicMonkey or M3 on the forums) Verbose. Now, I'm going to go into a little discussion about the creation process and talk a little bit about these two awesome cards.
So, what do you to create an Untold card? Well first, you need to take your idea over to the Card Submission thread (http://www.untoldthegame.com/forum/untold-card-submissions). Make sure you follow all of the posting requirements. Secondly, if the Powers-That-Be like your card, then it will go through a stream-lining. Don't worry, the original concept and power will remain the same, but trust me when I say they make your idea better. And finally, there's your card!
Alright, so let's discuss the two cards. My card, Tactical Prowess, is made for the smart soldier. A story swap with an affordable UP, Tactical Prowess offers a Body and Mind Boost of 1. On top of that, it allows you to re-roll a combat roll or add the MAG of the card to a combat roll. Verbose is a hot swap that is for the situations that fighting can't fix. It requires the Diplomatic or Silver Tongued card to use and can quite literally talk you out of just about every situation, inflicting the DAZED Bane on a target.
Ok, so let's wrap this up with some treats...or tricks?...Honestly, I'm tired and it's a little difficult to tell at this moment. In the spirit of Halloween (my favorite holiday, btw), Untold is releasing a special set of ecologies meant specially for Halloween. These creatures are meant to be terrifying and frightful. I should know, both of the ones released so far are my creations...and one of them frightens me still (but there was a LOT of stuff I didn't put in the ecology)...Anyways, here they are:
The Flesh Ripper:
http://www.untoldthegame.com/splintered-serenity/ecology/flesh-ripper
The Apoc Scorpion:
http://www.untoldthegame.com/splintered-serenity/ecology/apoc-scorpion
Well, that's going to wrap it up for this week. If you'd like to purchase a Triple Threat: Slugs and Steel deck, you can find it here: http://www.untoldthegame.com/store/triple-threat-slugs-and-steel
Well, that does it kiddies. Happy Halloween!! See you next week!! Until then, thanks for reading and have fun!
Great post, even tired :)
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