A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic – The Dryad of Harper's Wood
Flying Frog Productions · Board game · 2014
2–6
45–60 min
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Ludopedia
7.3
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BGG
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rating
Ludopedia
7.3
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BGG
Our Verdict
If you enjoy 'A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic' and want another clever villain to give you trouble, this expansion is a great choice! The Dryad adds a nice tactical challenge.
Highlights
- Villain with unique mechanic
- Increases replayability
- Extra tactical challenge
- Easy to integrate
Keep in mind
- Adds complexity
- Requires base game
- Resource-focused challenge
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Straight from exclusive shelves and the internet, the 'Dryad of Harper's Wood' expansion for 'A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic' brings more trouble and challenge for those who already enjoy the base game. If you're looking for a new threat to face, this one's for you! This little gem adds the Dryad as a Level III villain, ready to give you a headache.
When she appears, she sets up a timeline of Living Trees just below the center row. And things get worse: every time you acquire a card from the middle row, one of these annoying trees takes its place. The problem is that these trees require extra resources to defeat, otherwise they go straight to the Shadows pile, hindering you even more. And the Dryad? She gets stronger the more trees are around, costing you more resources to get rid of her. It's an extra challenge that tests your ability to manage resources and your deck, forcing you to think twice before each move. If you like adding more complexity and a trickier villain to your game, this expansion is a perfect fit. Get ready to deal with nature in a very... dark way!
When she appears, she sets up a timeline of Living Trees just below the center row. And things get worse: every time you acquire a card from the middle row, one of these annoying trees takes its place. The problem is that these trees require extra resources to defeat, otherwise they go straight to the Shadows pile, hindering you even more. And the Dryad? She gets stronger the more trees are around, costing you more resources to get rid of her. It's an extra challenge that tests your ability to manage resources and your deck, forcing you to think twice before each move. If you like adding more complexity and a trickier villain to your game, this expansion is a perfect fit. Get ready to deal with nature in a very... dark way!
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Publisher
Flying Frog Productions
Designer
Jason C. Hill
Artist
Brian Snoddy
Does this expansion work on its own or do you need the base game 'A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic'?
You need the base game 'A Touch of Evil: Dark Gothic' to use this expansion. It adds content to the main game.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 2 to 6 players.
What is the estimated playtime with this expansion?
The playtime generally stays between 45 to 60 minutes, similar to the base game, depending on player experience.
Is the Dryad a difficult villain to face?
Yes, the Dryad is a Level III villain, and her mechanic with the Living Trees makes the encounter more challenging, requiring good resource management.
Does this expansion add many new components?
No, the expansion focuses on adding the Dryad villain and her support cards (Living Trees), making it a relatively small package.
Is this an essential expansion for those who like the game?
For fans looking for more villain variety and an additional tactical challenge, yes. It offers a slightly different and more complex experience.
