Table feel
Elric has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players frequently need to be aware of and react to each other's strategies. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.
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Elric
Players
1-4
Time
?-?
Age
10+
Weight
2.47
Rating
5.79
Fit
Teach
2.4
Teaching signal
Replay
4.1
High replayability
Interaction
3.8
Highly interactive
Scaling
4.1
Scales well
Strategy
4.7
Deep strategy
Control
3.2
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Elric has a high replayability score due to its strong variability in gameplay, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the investment.
Luck profile
Elric has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.
Overview
Based on Michael Moorcock's Elric series, this wargame attempts to bring the various nuances of the novels together. War, politics, magic, and the balance between Chaos and Law are all simulated. While armies, as in most wargames, are essential, individual characters also play a vital role. Magic is also important as spell casting affects the cosmic balance between Chaos and Law. There are 6 scenarios provided for 1 to 4 players plus an encouragement to create your own. All in all a very faithful rendition of the books.
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Credits
Designers
2
Charlie Krank
Greg Stafford
Artists
4
Yoshitaka Amano
William Church
Steve Leialoha
Kenn Nishiuye
Publishers
1
Chaosium
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