Weapon Quest by Zarkith

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made by Zarkith for LD32 (COMPO)
POST-COMPO Version has been updated to v0.3.1 in Tabletop Simulator and the P&P Extras folder.

NOTE: This is a board game for 2 to 6 players

I didn't have enough time to make Enemy and Enhancement cards before the Compo deadline, so when you play do not go to the Laboratory, Outskirts, or Dungeon.
This game has also not been playtested at all during the Compo and is not at all balanced.
But hey, for my first solo entry AND my first board game entry, I don't think it came out *too* terrible. :P


Welcome to Weapon Quest!

The Smithing Town of Ludumsville is hosting their annual weaponcraft tournament one week from now. As an up and coming weaponsmith, you have decided to enter the competition. You will have one week to collect various different parts and craft them into the ULTIMATE WEAPON! However, you are not the only weaponsmith in town this week...

Rules are included in the Print & Play link.
Updated Post-Compo Rules are included in the P&P Extras link and TTS mod
[Post-Compo Rules Last Updated at 23:50 EST 4/28/15]


There's more blank spaces to fill than just the card art. ;)
When trying to figure out exactly what a part is, or how your parts fit together, just use your imagination and go nuts!
No matter what happens, your weapon does NOT have to make sense, and is encouraged not to! :D


POST-COMPO:
Vassal Module
Card Art that isn't just blank space, but will still look as bad as the game board. :V
[ONGOING] Re-balance board, cards, and rules based on playtesting & feedback.
[DONE] Add Monster Cards
[DONE] Black & White Board and Cards
[DONE] Add Enhancement Cards
[DONE] Cards are now on single image sheets for (hopefully) easier printing/cutting
[DONE] Papercraft Custom Dice

Ratings

Coolness 100% 1
Overall 3.33 401
Fun 3.27 380
Graphics 3.36 373
Humor 2.98 412
Innovation 3.49 289
Mood 3.20 329
Theme 3.19 675

Feedback

texdata
20. Apr 2015 路 09:07 UTC
cool one ! i like the board, card design is functional but hard to play
Yozz
21. Apr 2015 路 00:20 UTC
That's really cool idea! Like that card game style.
馃帳 Zarkith
21. Apr 2015 路 01:39 UTC
So I just finished two rounds of playtesting with some friends, and it turns out the game is way more imbalanced than I realized. :S
I took a ton of notes on things to change, and I'll try to implement it all ASAP and start on making the missing decks.
Tanser
21. Apr 2015 路 20:30 UTC
Looks interesting!
CliffracerX
22. Apr 2015 路 01:14 UTC
I happen to own a color printer, so when I have time I'll totally give this a go in-person.

Sounds neat though!
Chris Delta
22. Apr 2015 路 04:24 UTC
My friend and I made awful MSPaint drawings of our weaponry at the end of the game.

Here you go: http://imgur.com/a/fU7we

You have made my night.
Techblogogy
22. Apr 2015 路 08:26 UTC
I love seeing these types of game on Ludum Dare. Great job!
12 Pech谩s Of Souls
22. Apr 2015 路 08:34 UTC
I think this is a fantastic game concept and looks very funny (I coulnd't play it yet).
Hyoga-3D
22. Apr 2015 路 14:40 UTC
Board games are Always nice, good job.
AinoraZ
22. Apr 2015 路 18:55 UTC
I simply love it!
Mantlair
22. Apr 2015 路 19:30 UTC
Ill check the p&p version when possible.
RadStar
23. Apr 2015 路 08:10 UTC
Very cool! Didn't know there was a way to share table top game with steam haha.

I like the idea very much!
kabutakogames
23. Apr 2015 路 08:20 UTC
I love the idea for this, I'll definitely get some friends around to try it!
lebrokholic
23. Apr 2015 路 09:19 UTC
Wow! I am fond of this game! Keep going, I need more games such as this one :D
Tuism
23. Apr 2015 路 10:12 UTC
What do you do with Steam Workshop/Tabletop Simulator? I love boardgames, but it's nearly impossible to test a boardgames in the LD environment. Man, good luck to you on this :)

Did you chuck it on BGG? You might get more plays/feedback there :)
馃帳 Zarkith
23. Apr 2015 路 10:21 UTC
If you own Tabletop Simulator, click the green +Subscribe button on the Steam Workshop page. The next time you launch Tabletop Sim, the game will check for updates to mods you have subscribed to and automatically download them.
While you're in a singleplayer or multiplayer lobby, go to Games -> Workshop and click on Weapon Quest in the list to load it.

I don't know where on BGG to put it, but I'll look into that after I add monsters to the game.
coderitual
23. Apr 2015 路 12:59 UTC
Doesn't run on my pc ;) More seriously did not expect a real board games here. I have not played but it looks promising!
renatopp
23. Apr 2015 路 15:56 UTC
Cool! I've never see a board game here. I'll try and come back to rate! Thanks!
broknecho
23. Apr 2015 路 16:22 UTC
Given a demo on your stream! Some really cool elements and cool use of worker placement.

Well done for 48 hours!
Mantlair
23. Apr 2015 路 20:33 UTC
I didnt get the game B(. Really tried but i cant understand the day flow. And what is a "weapon". Idk.
馃帳 Zarkith
24. Apr 2015 路 23:36 UTC
If anyone was thinking of picking up Tabletop Sim (not just to play this of course) it is currently 30% off on Bundle Stars: http://www.bundlestars.com/store/tabletop-simulator/
Marcos Rodrigues
06. May 2015 路 13:25 UTC
This game looks awesome to play with friends, it's so rare to see tabletop games on Ludum Dare! With some graphics on the cards, it'll be great! Congratulations! :D
Archonthewizard
06. May 2015 路 21:13 UTC
I really like this idea for a board game. I'm impressed you got so much done in a weekend! I might have to print this out and play it with some friends