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To WoTC: Suggestion: Dragonlance-themed Dungeon Command Packs

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#1
axethrower
Jan 16, 2013 18:35:03 Dear WoTC,

I think that I am not alone in wishing I had a few core Dragonlance miniatures that haven't been made yet (a kender, a bozak draconian, a dragon highlord, a Solamnic Knight on a good dragon, Irda, etc.). I would like to suggest that you make two Dungeon Command packs that have a Dragonlance theme--I think there would be lots of fun and interesting options for the game, plus you would draw in all of the Dragonlance fans. Maybe Dragons of Desolation/Dragons of the Dark Queen for the dragonarmies and Champions of Ansalon/Council of Whitestone for the good races?I believe a dragon-themed pack would be a good addition, plus you could have great iconic Commanders and possibly even try a unique miniature or two.

Just wanted to throw that out there--I would definitely buy, and I haven't bought any Dungeon Command packs yet.

Please let me know if there is a more appropriate place to post this.

Sincerely,

Axethrower
#2
axethrower
Jan 17, 2013 13:52:28 Here is a possible basic concept for the Dragonarmies pack, something that I think would be realistic for WotC to do (basically in line with previous packs) but also have a huge draw for miniatures collectors and gamers alike. Starred miniatures would be new sculpts, and information about the sculpts is in italics.

DUNGEON COMMAND: DRAGONS OF DESOLATION

Large Red Dragon

Dragon Highlord/Dragonarmy Officer*(sculpt should wear dragonarmor, cape, and dragonmask and carry a sword; it would be versatile enough to be used for Ariakas, Kitiara, any Dragonarmy Officer or even Verminaard)(STR, DEX, CHA, Humanoid, Evil)

Lord Soth (Unique, STR, INT, some ability that complements Undead)

Skeletal Warrior (Specter or repainted Undying Soldier)(possibly a Fear Aura ability)

2 x Baaz Draconian (basic weak fighter, STR or CON, possible ability related to turning into stone)

Kapak Draconian (ranged attack, DEX, possible poison or death burst)

Bozak Draconian*(death burst, possibly have both INT and WIS or INT and CHA)

Minotaur Warrior

2 x Thanoi (Barbarian)*(Lvl 2 or 3 with STR, CON)

Black-Robed Mage (possibly a repaint – currently no wizard miniatures with black robes)(INT, possible cool abilities would be Magic of Betrayal [remove 10 hp from an ally to make an INT ability do +10 damage] or Magic of Fear [Int abilities also allow you to slide the target 3 spaces]).

(If you didn’t want to include Lord Soth and the Skeletal Warrior, or in place of the Black-robed Mage, you could include an Ogre Mercenary (maybe the Skullcrusher Ogre)or Human Mercenary or a Cleric of Takhisis. Including a Sivak Draconian would make this a killer set).

You could have the Commanders be Kitiara Uth Matar and Ariakas.

I would love any feedback or additional ideas from others!

Axethrower
#3
bugging_bear
Jan 17, 2013 14:36:47 There is one such black robed mage by WotC, and it was a repaint! There was an official repaint of Raistlin in black robes many years ago. Pretty cool.
#4
Silenvy
Jan 17, 2013 18:04:32 The Spellbook Of Fistandantilus could be an item, with an affinity for Raistlin.

Both Caramon and Riverwind could have a defend mechanic for Raistlin/Goldmoon.

Finally get more adventurers.

Would love to see some Ravenloft, Dark Sun, etc.

Fizban could have a built in what's that spell...let's see....finger...no....ferrett...no...fireball...yeah that's it!

The things they could do with this game are limitless.
#5
TimothyPray
Jan 21, 2013 23:24:00 I think Axethrower has an excellent idea. I have at least two of all of the first four sets, and I love this game even more than D&D minis. It’s simply the best miniatures game I’ve ever played. One of the things that D&D minis had going for it was a smattering of unique characters drawn from the considerable mythology and lore of Dungeons & Dragons. Although a character like Drizzt would be overpowering in the dungeon command context as a miniature, one could see him or Elminster as interesting dungeon commander options. A themed war band was a great idea at the outset of Dungeon Command. Having the opportunity to build a box set around a certain encounter or around a famous character would be lots of fun. I know that Dragonlance is not the default setting for the D&D next, but Axethrower’s idea makes sense in a broader context.

To his specific point, perhaps this would work for one of his suggestions.
Axethrower suggested this model:
2 x Baaz Draconian (basic weak fighter, STR or CON, possible ability related to turning into stone)
This is my suggestion for how to handle and word the Baaz Draconian’s characteristic petro vacation upon dying:

In the text box: If this creature was killed by melee attack, attach this card to that creature.

Attached subtext: This creature’s melee attack deals -10 Damage.

How does that sound? Axethrower, I’m thinking of creating a thread of possible unique and minis, and D&D personalities like Snig the Axe who would make good commander cards.

I love this game!
~Tim
#6
darkangel1979
Jan 23, 2013 15:51:57 Look, I love Dragonlance, but the way I understand it the license is kind of up in the air. Weis Productions had to drop their license and I don't know who has a right over it right now. And it's clear that WotC is trying hard to cut back on how many game worlds they support. I think right now it's FR or bust.

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#1 axethrower Jan 16, 2013 18:35:03	Dear WoTC, I think that I am not alone in wishing I had a few core Dragonlance miniatures that haven't been made yet (a kender, a bozak draconian, a dragon highlord, a Solamnic Knight on a good dragon, Irda, etc.). I would like to suggest that you make two Dungeon Command packs that have a Dragonlance theme--I think there would be lots of fun and interesting options for the game, plus you would draw in all of the Dragonlance fans. Maybe Dragons of Desolation/Dragons of the Dark Queen for the dragonarmies and Champions of Ansalon/Council of Whitestone for the good races?I believe a dragon-themed pack would be a good addition, plus you could have great iconic Commanders and possibly even try a unique miniature or two. Just wanted to throw that out there--I would definitely buy, and I haven't bought any Dungeon Command packs yet. Please let me know if there is a more appropriate place to post this. Sincerely, Axethrower
#2 axethrower Jan 17, 2013 13:52:28	Here is a possible basic concept for the Dragonarmies pack, something that I think would be realistic for WotC to do (basically in line with previous packs) but also have a huge draw for miniatures collectors and gamers alike. Starred miniatures would be new sculpts, and information about the sculpts is in italics. DUNGEON COMMAND: DRAGONS OF DESOLATION Large Red Dragon Dragon Highlord/Dragonarmy Officer*(sculpt should wear dragonarmor, cape, and dragonmask and carry a sword; it would be versatile enough to be used for Ariakas, Kitiara, any Dragonarmy Officer or even Verminaard)(STR, DEX, CHA, Humanoid, Evil) Lord Soth (Unique, STR, INT, some ability that complements Undead) Skeletal Warrior (Specter or repainted Undying Soldier)(possibly a Fear Aura ability) 2 x Baaz Draconian (basic weak fighter, STR or CON, possible ability related to turning into stone) Kapak Draconian (ranged attack, DEX, possible poison or death burst) Bozak Draconian(death burst, possibly have both INT and WIS or INT and CHA) Minotaur Warrior 2 x Thanoi (Barbarian)(Lvl 2 or 3 with STR, CON) Black-Robed Mage (possibly a repaint – currently no wizard miniatures with black robes)(INT, possible cool abilities would be Magic of Betrayal [remove 10 hp from an ally to make an INT ability do +10 damage] or Magic of Fear [Int abilities also allow you to slide the target 3 spaces]). (If you didn’t want to include Lord Soth and the Skeletal Warrior, or in place of the Black-robed Mage, you could include an Ogre Mercenary (maybe the Skullcrusher Ogre)or Human Mercenary or a Cleric of Takhisis. Including a Sivak Draconian would make this a killer set). You could have the Commanders be Kitiara Uth Matar and Ariakas. I would love any feedback or additional ideas from others! Axethrower
#3 bugging_bear Jan 17, 2013 14:36:47	There is one such black robed mage by WotC, and it was a repaint! There was an official repaint of Raistlin in black robes many years ago. Pretty cool.
#4 Silenvy Jan 17, 2013 18:04:32	The Spellbook Of Fistandantilus could be an item, with an affinity for Raistlin. Both Caramon and Riverwind could have a defend mechanic for Raistlin/Goldmoon. Finally get more adventurers. Would love to see some Ravenloft, Dark Sun, etc. Fizban could have a built in what's that spell...let's see....finger...no....ferrett...no...fireball...yeah that's it! The things they could do with this game are limitless.
#5 TimothyPray Jan 21, 2013 23:24:00	I think Axethrower has an excellent idea. I have at least two of all of the first four sets, and I love this game even more than D&D minis. It’s simply the best miniatures game I’ve ever played. One of the things that D&D minis had going for it was a smattering of unique characters drawn from the considerable mythology and lore of Dungeons & Dragons. Although a character like Drizzt would be overpowering in the dungeon command context as a miniature, one could see him or Elminster as interesting dungeon commander options. A themed war band was a great idea at the outset of Dungeon Command. Having the opportunity to build a box set around a certain encounter or around a famous character would be lots of fun. I know that Dragonlance is not the default setting for the D&D next, but Axethrower’s idea makes sense in a broader context. To his specific point, perhaps this would work for one of his suggestions. Axethrower suggested this model: 2 x Baaz Draconian (basic weak fighter, STR or CON, possible ability related to turning into stone) This is my suggestion for how to handle and word the Baaz Draconian’s characteristic petro vacation upon dying: In the text box: If this creature was killed by melee attack, attach this card to that creature. Attached subtext: This creature’s melee attack deals -10 Damage. How does that sound? Axethrower, I’m thinking of creating a thread of possible unique and minis, and D&D personalities like Snig the Axe who would make good commander cards. I love this game! ~Tim
#6 darkangel1979 Jan 23, 2013 15:51:57	Look, I love Dragonlance, but the way I understand it the license is kind of up in the air. Weis Productions had to drop their license and I don't know who has a right over it right now. And it's clear that WotC is trying hard to cut back on how many game worlds they support. I think right now it's FR or bust.