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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you're a Descent fan looking to spice up your campaigns with a more imposing villain, this Alric Farrow pack is a great find!
Highlights
- Cool and detailed miniature
- New Overlord options
- Enhances campaign immersion
Keep in mind
- High language dependency
- Expansion for base game
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About the game
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Time to upgrade your Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) battles! This pack introduces Alric Farrow, a skeletal lieutenant who was lurking around and now comes with a super-detailed plastic miniature to bring some serious presence to the game. Forget those bland tokens; now you'll have Alric Farrow himself on the battlefield, ready to sow chaos.
But it's not just about looks! The Alric Farrow Lieutenant Pack includes an exclusive Plot deck, adding extra spice to the Overlord's strategies. Think new tactics, devious plans, and a whole new way to utilize this undead knight's abilities against the heroes. With this pack, the Overlord gains a powerful tool to pursue their dark objectives and make every quest even more challenging.
If you enjoy Descent and want more options to make the Overlord more fearsome and the matches more dynamic, this pack is for you. It not only enhances immersion with the miniature but also expands tactical possibilities, ensuring Alric Farrow is a genuine threat in any adventure. Get ready to face a more present enemy with even more cunning schemes!
But it's not just about looks! The Alric Farrow Lieutenant Pack includes an exclusive Plot deck, adding extra spice to the Overlord's strategies. Think new tactics, devious plans, and a whole new way to utilize this undead knight's abilities against the heroes. With this pack, the Overlord gains a powerful tool to pursue their dark objectives and make every quest even more challenging.
If you enjoy Descent and want more options to make the Overlord more fearsome and the matches more dynamic, this pack is for you. It not only enhances immersion with the miniature but also expands tactical possibilities, ensuring Alric Farrow is a genuine threat in any adventure. Get ready to face a more present enemy with even more cunning schemes!
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
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Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Wargames Club Publishing
Designer
Justin Kemppainen
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition to use this pack?
Yes, this is an expansion pack and requires the base game Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition to play.
How many players can participate?
The base game supports 2 to 5 players. This pack does not change the player count.
What is the average playtime?
Playtime varies depending on the quest and the number of players, but it generally ranges between 2 to 3 hours per session.
Is Alric Farrow a playable character?
No, Alric Farrow is an Overlord lieutenant, controlled by the player taking on that role. He is not a hero for the other players to control.
Does the miniature come painted?
No, the miniature comes in grey plastic and needs to be painted to achieve its full appearance, as seen in many photos.
Does the Plot deck add many new rules?
The Plot deck offers new tactical options and abilities for the Overlord to use during quests, making the game more dynamic without adding overly complex rules.
Is it necessary to translate the cards and rulebook?
Yes, this pack has a considerable language dependency, and having translations for the Plot cards and specific rules is highly recommended for a good experience.