Descent: The Road to Legend

Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Heidelberger Spieleverlag · Board game · 2008
9.3 Ludopedia 8.0 BGG 2–5 · best 5 120–240 min Weight 3.7/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you already love Descent and crave an epic campaign with more depth, this expansion is the way to go! Get ready for a saga that will hook you.

Highlights
  • Engaging campaign mode
  • Evolving narrative
  • Terrinoth exploration
  • Replayability guaranteed
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Requires base game
  • Long playtime
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Hey everyone, check this out! Descent: The Road to Legend isn't just another expansion; it's a game-changer for anyone who loves the Descent experience. You know those wicked Overlords constantly plotting to take over the world? Well, here they're more active than ever, spreading chaos. But don't worry, we've got the heroes, ready to embark on this dark journey and prevent total disaster. The big twist here is the introduction of a brand-new campaign mode, featuring an overland map of Terrinoth for us to explore thoroughly. This means each session will pull you deeper into the story, with your heroes evolving and the consequences of your choices carrying more weight. Get ready to roll plenty of dice, use unique powers, and work as a team to overcome the challenges the Overlord throws your way. It's pure adventure, with that RPG feel and a board that changes every time, ensuring no two campaigns are ever the same. Oh, and heads up: the game requires a good amount of reading and language comprehension, so it's best to have a fluent English speaker or a translation handy to fully immerse yourselves in this epic saga.

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Game: Descent – Journeys in the Dark Mechanism: Campaign Games Setting: The Realms of Terrinoth
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Nexus Editrice
Designer Kevin Wilson, Robert A. Kouba
Artist Frank Walls, Jesper Ejsing, John Goodenough

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the base Descent game to play this expansion?
Yes, The Road to Legend is an expansion and requires the base game Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) to play.
What is the average playtime for a campaign?
A complete campaign can take many hours, usually spread across multiple play sessions, as the game is quite extensive.
How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 5 players, with one player taking on the role of the Overlord and the others controlling the heroes.
Is the complexity high?
Considering the campaign rules and the number of components, the complexity is moderate to high, especially for players new to the series.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the expansion has a considerable language dependency, with a lot of text on cards and in the campaign book. A good understanding of English is essential, or the use of translations.
What new elements does this expansion add?
It introduces a campaign mode with an overland map of Terrinoth, allowing heroes to progress through multiple quests with developing story and characters.