[comp.sys.cbm] Talisman...

kws1x@dale.acc.Virginia.EDU (Kenneth W. Smith Jr) (04/23/88)

Sender:K W Smith

Keywords:Talisman, characters



In response to the initiation of a Talisman discussion, first I would
have to say that it is difficult to pick one favorite character class,
especially since I haven't played them all yet. 
My favorite experience while playing occurred when I was two or three steps
behind another player who was heading for the Crown.  He got there in time
to cast one Command spell, but on the next turn, I was there with him.
He had no counter spell for the Random spell I cast at him.  At times, and
this annoys a lot of other players, I will watch someone roll a die, say
the number I want them to roll, and it pops up.  Sure enough, I said
"One", and he rolled a one turning him into a toad for three rounds.
With no Talisman in his possession, he had to leave the Crown area.

I love having the proliferation of character classes, but with a group of
five or more playing, the choosing becomes tedious.  So I wrote a short
program that reads all of the classes in, from data of course, and them
randomly assigns them to players.  It does work well and is a suggestion 
for any of you who have the same problem.

I'm curious as to how much the "Timescape" set costs.  Any help?

Since I know so few people who play Talisman, I also encourage others to
join in this discussion.

                                       KWS [The ARCHMAGE]