| Sorcerer's Cave GameCode cave0707 | ![]() |
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Game Ended: 21 March
2009
5 day Turnaround (Move cursor over each map to see previous position)
The playing area is limited to 9 x 7 tiles, with any number of levels.
It becomes visible after someone enters
that area. Number in a Cave is the number of Encounter Cards there,
coloured with who knows what they are. Ask if needed Symbols: X mark a secret passage up/down known only to that individuals colour Tiles/Encounters/Artifacts Rules
Level 1 = 1 items/encounters per Cave |
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| Pos'n | Player | Class/Characters | Strength (Magic+Fight=Total) | Carrying | Encounter | On Lvl |
Pts | |||||||
| 5th | Gina | Woman-Hero, Dwarf,
Man, Dwarf,
Man,
(plus Charmed Flute) |
M0+M0+M0+M0+M0+ F4+F1+F3+F1+F3+ |
max=50 | 25 | 50 | 25 | 50 | Encounter-nmr since turn 35 | 1 | 22 | |||
| act=0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2nd | Bramley | Woman-Hero, Dwarf,
Dwarf (plus Charmed Flute, Ruby) |
M0+M0+M0 F4+F1+F1 |
max=50 | 25 | 25 | Reaches Gate & Ends (later turn) |
1 | 57 | |||||
| act=25+25 | 25 | 25 | ||||||||||||
| 1st | Duncan | Man, Woman, (plus |
M0+M0+M2+M0 F3+F2+F5+F4 |
max=50 | 25 | 0 | 75 | Reaches Gate & Ends |
1 | 59 | ||||
| act=25 | 25 | 0 | 25 | |||||||||||
| 4th | Dylan | Woman-Hero, Dwarf | M0+M0 F4+F1 |
max=50 | 25 | Stays put-nmr since turn 34 | 2 | 40 | ||||||
| act=25+25 | 25 | |||||||||||||
| 3rd | Andy | Woman-Hero, (plus Magic Carpet & Magic Sword) |
M0+M0 F4+2+F3 |
max=50 | 50 | Reaches Gate & Ends |
1 | 42 | ||||||
| act=50 | 25 | |||||||||||||
| y | Ken | Priest, Woman | M2+M0 F2+F2 |
max=25 | 25 | nmr since turn 15? | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| act=0 | 0 | |||||||||||||
| Choose Hero(6), Woman-Hero(5), Ogre(5), Troll(4), Priest(4), Man(3), Woman(2), Dwarf(1) to make up your party - see Encounter Cards/People to value of 6 (i.e. Hero, or Ogre+Dwarf, or 2 Men, or Man+Woman+Dwarf etc.) Characters in green are allies. | ||||||||||||||
Game Log: 19 July 2007 - 21 March 2009
| Turn 42: Game Ended |
Explore: Gina nmr;
Bramley North then East; Duncan South then East; Dylan nmr; Andy
at the Gate: Encounters: Duncan arrives at the gate, and since Dylan & Gina seem to have opted out, Bramley has no opposition to reach the gate either. I Therefore declare the game ended Winner Duncan; 2nd Bramley; 3rd Andy; 4th Dylan; 5th Gina & 6th Ken. (Note that both Duncan & Gina could have reached the Gate by sacrificing one of their characters to the Spectre and then Withdrawing on the other side of that Cave). |
| Turn 41: | Explore: Gina nmr;
Bramley West then Up; Duncan Up then North; Dylan nmr; Andy
at the Gate: Encounters: Both active players return to Level 1, but Duncan heads North? |
| Turn 40: | Explore: Gina nmr;
Bramley Up then West; Duncan East then North; Dylan nmr; Andy
at the Gate: Encounters: Bramley moves back up to Level 2 - no-one left on Level 3 now. |
| Turn 39: | Explore: Gina nmr;
Bramley East then North; Duncan West then North; Dylan nmr; Andy
at the Gate: Encounters: Not sure if Dylan & Gina have dropped out since not heard from them for a while now. Duncan wants to fight anything in the Great Hall but there is no longer anything there. |
| Turn 38: | Explore: Gina nmr;
Bramley South; Duncan Up-blocked; Dylan nmr; Andy
at the Gate: Encounters: Still awaiting resolution of Gina's Encounter. Duncan tries to go Up but there is no Up where he is. Bramley offered his next 2 moves but Duncan did 1 therefore only 1 move progressed. Still nothing from Gina or Dylan??? |
| Turn 37: | Explore: Gina nmr;
Bramley East-blocked; Duncan North; Dylan nmr; Andy
at the Gate: Encounters: Still awaiting resolution of Gina's Encounter. Bramley tries to go East but is blocked by the cave wall. All players are still capable of finishing if played correctly! |
| Turn 36: | Explore: Gina nmr;
Bramley South; Duncan East; Dylan nmr; Andy
at the Gate: Encounters: Awaiting resolution of Gina's Encounter Are two lost in the Caves or have they given up? |
| Turn 35: | Explore: Gina South-Approach;
Bramley East; Duncan Up; Dylan nmr; Andy
at the Gate: Encounters: None Duncan jumps up a level and balances precariously on the Bridge of Khazadum, but fortunately hangs on. Gina moves South and Approaches the Spectre - she rolls a 2 and even with her Heroic nature the Spectre becomes aggressive and attacks: Since Gina has no magic ability against the Spectre she loses the first fight and a Man is killed outright. She can now only Attack or Withdraw |
| Turn 34: | Explore: Gina West;
Bramley South; Duncan West; Dylan East; Andy
at the Gate: Encounters: None Dylan tries to move east but there are no more undiscovered areas so he stays where he is |
| Turn 33: | Explore: Gina West;
Bramley East; Duncan West; Dylan nmr; Andy
East: Encounters: None Andy reaches the Gate to finish his exploration and confirm his score of 42. Gina, Bramley & Duncan move nearer to the finish area. It looks like Gina & Dylan may have to fight their way out, but Bramley & Duncan ought to be able to find their way back, unless of course anyone wants a fight???? |
| Turn 32: | Explore: Gina Attack;
Bramley North; Duncan nmr; Dylan East; Andy
Up: Encounters: None Gina tries to Attack but is nowhere near anything yet so she just stays where she is. Dylan tries to move east but there are no new areas to explore, so he stays where he is. So only Andy & Bramley move nearer their goal. |
| Turn 31: | Explore: Gina East;
Bramley East; Duncan West; Dylan East; Andy
East: Gina & Dylan finds the last tunnels Encounters: None All tunnels and caves now gone. So with the end in sight it looks like Gina on level 1 has a fight with a Spectre to return to the Gate; and Dylan on level 2 may have the same problem; Andy looks as if he can get back without a fight (so can Ken?); and the intrepid explorers, Bramley & Duncan, on level 3 also look as if they can get back. Of course they may have to fight amongst themselves in order to have higher points at the end of the game??????? |
| Turn 30: | Explore: Gina East;
Bramley Attack; Duncan West; Dylan North; Andy
East: Gina finds a roundabout (1 direction each turn) Encounters: Again Bramley continues the fight: Woman-Hero + Dwarf (4+1) vs Ogre (5) die roll 4,2 so Bramley kills the Ogre and picks up all of his treasure, including the Gold & Silver that the Ogre was guarding. Only 2 tunnels left to find! |
| Turn 29: | Explore: Gina nmr;
Bramley Approach; Duncan Attacks (takes Strength Potion); Dylan
South; Andy
West Dylan enters Shelob's Lair to drop down the trap to the level below. Andy finds the final cave and finds Gold & Silver Encounters: Bramley approaches the Ogre who turns out to be hostile (Die roll 1 +1): The fight starts Woman-Hero (with & Dwarf (4+1) vs Ogre(5) (no surprise) die roll 1,2 results in 6-7 so the Dwarf is slain: all treasure is dropped in the fight: Bramley must now decide whether to fight or retreat? Duncan immediately attacks: Ghouls(2) are fought first with each member of the party: Man(3+2) vs 2 roll 4,3 dispelling Ghoul1; Woman(2) vs 2 roll 1,1 standoff dispelling Ghoul2; Dwarf(1) vs 2 roll 5,5 killing the Dwarf; Wizard(7) vs 2 roll 4,2 dispelling Ghoul4; Troll(4) vs 2 roll 2,4 standoff dispelling Ghoul5: the fight turn continues with the Man joining in Man & Wizard (3+2+2+5) vs Man(3) overwhelming the Man and picking up the Gold. The Ghouls only return when the cave is re-entered. Only 3 tunnels left to find - could be a race to return to the Gate now? But can everyone get back? |
| Turn 28: | Explore: Gina nmr;
Bramley West; Duncan East; Dylan East; Andy
Approach Bramley discovers a new cave on level 3 with an Ogre guarding Gold and Silver, should he attack, approach or withdraw? Duncan also discovers a new cave on level 3 with a Man guarding Gold but protected by Ghouls, should he attack, approach or withdraw? Encounters: Andy befriends the Man and gains the Magic Sword giving F2 to the Woman-Hero only 1 Cave & 3 Tunnels left to find |
| Turn 27: | Explore: Ken nmr; Gina North;
Bramley South; Duncan Approach; Dylan East; Andy
West Bramley tries to move South but it is a cave (19) blocked from the north. Encounters: Duncan approaches the Troll who is extremely friendly and joins the small group. Andy finds a new cave with a Man guarding a Magic Sword: Should he approach, attack or withdraw? 3 Caves & 3 Tunnels left to find |
| Turn 26: | Explore: Ken nmr; Gina East;
Bramley South; Duncan East; Dylan East; Andy
South One new tunnel & one new cave found on level 3: Encounters: Duncan encounters a Troll guarding Gems & Lotus Dust: should he approach, attack or withdraw? 4 Caves & 4 Tunnels left to find |
| Turn 25: | Explore: Ken nmr; Gina East;
Bramley South; Duncan East; Dylan North; Andy
Down Only Duncan moves to a new area and that's just a Crossroads. Encounters: None 5 Caves & 5 Tunnels left to find |
| Turn 24: | Explore: Ken nmr; Gina East;
Bramley North; Duncan South; Dylan South; Andy
West Dylan tries to go South into the Deep Pool but cannot cross. Bramley teeters on the edge of the Viper pit wondering whether to enter- see Tiles Encounters: Bramley-Viper Pit 5 Caves & 6 Tunnels left to find |
| Turn 23: | Explore: Gina East; Ken
nmr;
Bramley West; Duncan Down; Dylan West; Andy
North Gina & Dylan cross each others path & Duncan descends to Bramley's level. Encounters: None 7 Caves & 6 Tunnels left to find |
| Turn 22: | Explore: Gina Approaches the 2 men; Ken
nmr;
Bramley North; Duncan East; Dylan North; Andy
North Andy returns to the Gate but presumably doesn't intend to stay there yet? Encounters: Gina approaches the two men: perhaps I can make a peace sign or something just in case? The something must have worked since the two men immediately become her friends. 7 Caves & 7 Tunnels left to find |
| Turn 21: | Explore: Gina South; Ken
nmr;
Bramley West; Duncan South; Dylan South=West; Andy
West Gina finds the Tomb of Kings. Dylan tries to go South but the tunnel only leads west into the Deep Pool which he cannot cross, but he does notice that there is something unpleasant in the pool! Encounters: Gina encounters 2 men in the Tomb of Kings. 7 Caves & 8 Tunnels left to find |
| Turn 20: | Explore: Gina West; Ken
nmr;
Bramley North; Duncan West; Dylan South; Andy
Withdraw Just a bit of exploring with no encounters this turn. Encounters: None 9 Caves & 9 Tunnels left to find |
| Turn 19: | Explore: Gina Approach; Ken
nmr;
Bramley Approach; Duncan South; Dylan Up; Andy
Approach Encounters: Gina approaches the Dwarf (roll 6) who becomes her friend (2 pts); Bramley approaches his Dwarf a second time (roll 5 +1) who submits to being his/her friend and gives him a Charmed Flute and the Ruby (There shouldn't really be 2 Charmed Flutes but we have a duplicate in this game!!! ). Unfortunately for Andy the Giant turns out to be very unfriendly (roll 1+1) & turns to attack him. He can Withdraw rapidly or fight to the death? 9 Caves & 12 Tunnels left to find |
| Turn 18: | Explore: Gina West; Ken
nmr;
Bramley Approach; Duncan South; Dylan South; Andy
North Both Gina & Andy find New Caves on level 1: Gina encounters a Dwarf, while Andy encounters a Giant. Encounters: Bramley approaches the Dwarf: rolls a 3 so with an addition of 1 for being a Woman-Hero is only indifferent. 9 Caves & 12 Tunnels left to find |
| Turn 17: | Explore: Gina West; Ken
nmr;
Bramley North; Duncan West; Dylan East; Andy
West Bramley discovers the Cave that he couldn't reach before - to find a Charmed Flute, and the Ruby all protected by a Dwarf. Lots of retracing steps and no change of levels. Encounters: Bramley to Approach, Attack or Withdraw 9 Caves & 12 Tunnels left to find |
| Turn 16: | Explore: Gina North; Ken
nmr;
Bramley West; Duncan North; Dylan West; Andy
Withdraw Dylan finds a New Cave on level2 with 2 bars of Gold in it, while Duncan retraces his steps and says hello to Ken Encounters: Andy withdraws from his encounter with the Sorcerer 9 Caves & 13 Tunnels left to find |
| Turn 15: | Explore: Gina Up; Ken
North;
Bramley South; Duncan West; Dylan North; Andy
East Gina returns to Level 1; Andy encounters the Sorcerer's Cave Encounters: Andy to Attack, Withdraw or Approach 10 Caves & 15 Tunnels left to find |
| Turn 14: | Explore: Gina North; Ken
West;
Bramley West; Duncan North; Dylan North; Andy
East Two new tunnels found but Bramley is Blocked Encounters: None |
| Turn 13: | Explore: Gina East; Ken
East;
Bramley Down; Duncan East; Dylan East; Andy
East Duncan finds that his path eastwards is blocked. Bramley descends to a new low level of 3 Encounters: None |
| Turn 12: | Explore: Gina South; Ken
South;
Bramley North; Duncan South; Dylan South; Andy
North No new areas explored this time: everyone finding their way around. Encounters: None |
| Turn 11: | Explore: Gina North ; Ken
East;
Bramley West; Duncan East; Dylan North; Andy
Up Gina is blocked to the north; Bramley discovers the Bridge of Khazadum but is unable to cross without a Wizard; Duncan is blocked to the east; Dylan finds a tunnel but is a dead end at the edge of the cave system. Andy returns to level 1. Encounters: None |
| Turn 10: | Explore: Gina North ; Ken
North;
Bramley South; Duncan North; Dylan West; Andy
Withdraw north Duncan escapes from the earthquake to find a way back. Encounters: Andy withdraws before being totally shredded by the dragon. |
| Turn 9: | Explore: Gina West ; Ken
North;
Bramley East; Duncan Encounter-Attack; Dylan South; Andy
nmr=Encounter Bramley finds the new tunnel with a down previously discovered blocked by Ken. Encounters: Duncan attacks a poor lonely Dwarf who doesn't even bother to beg for mercy by rolling the die and expires with the words on his lips "I might have been friendly, y'know". Andy continues his fight Woman-Hero & Dwarf against the Dragon 4+1 vs 6 roll 5,5 which means Andy's Dwarf also expires. Does the woman-hero want to continue this fight? |
| Turn 8: | Explore: Gina Encounter ; Ken
South;
Bramley South; Duncan East; Dylan Down; Andy
Encounter Dylan drops down to a new tunnel. Everyone is now on level 2. Ken tries to move South but it blocked from that direction. Similarly Bramley has the same problem. Duncan manages to find a new cave with an encounter to resolve but in the process an Earthquake is triggered blocking off his retreat Encounters: After Andy's dwarf dies he is still in the encounter with the Dragon. Gina approaches the Ogre for the second time but with a roll of 2+1the Ogre is hostile and attacks: Woman-Hero+Man vs Ogre = 7vs5 roll 5,2 and the Ogre dies a glorious death letting Gina claim the Charmed Flute. Her encounter has ended but Andy and Duncan still have to resolve theirs. |
| Turn 7: | Explore: Gina (West) Down only; Ken nmr;
Bramley North; Duncan South; Dylan West; Andy
South Gina has to drop down as the only way out of Shelob's Lair into a new cave with an encounter to be resolved. Bramley goes North to check out the Great Hall that Ken withdrew from: Encounter to resolve: Andy finds a New Cave with an Encounter to resolve Encounters: Bramley also withdraws from the Great Hall. Gina approaches an Ogre protecting a Charmed Flute - but with a roll of 4+1 doesn't quite become a friend and the Ogre is indifferent. Andy attacks a Dragon protecting some Gold : Woman-Hero+Dwarf 5+1 vs Dragon 6 roll 1,4 - Dwarf dies |
| Turn 6: | Explore: Gina Approach; Ken nmr=West;
Bramley East; Duncan Approach; Dylan West; Andy
Down Gina encounters a Man hiding in Shelob's Lair who is pleased to be friendly; Duncan approaches a Wizard who turns out to be friendly & joins the party & gives Duncan a Strength Potion. Although Ken nmr'd I've moved him West to get the game moving again - he finds the Great Hall with an encounter but decides to withdraw. Bramley also finds a new cave with 2 piles of Silver just lying there. Dylan finds a New tunnel, & Andy drops down to Level 2 to find a New Cave with Magic Carpet & Silver |
| Turn 5: | Explore: Gina North; Ken South;
Bramley Down; Duncan South; Dylan West; Andy
North Gina finds Shelob's Lair & an encounter - only way out is Down. Dylan finds a Cave with some gems lying on the floor, while Andy returns along a tunnel. Ken finds a new tunnel, but Duncan finds the first Cave on level2 and an encounter. Bramley drops down to a new tunnel on level 2. |
| Turn 4: | Explore: Gina West; Ken West;
Bramley South; Duncan Down; Dylan West; Andy
Approaches again Gina tries to go West through a stone wall so remains where she is. Andy approaches the dwarf for a second time (roll 5+1) - this time the dwarf is really friendly (he just hadn't realised before that it was a Woman-Hero) Ken is blocked but only he knows what is there. No new caves found this time. |
| Turn 3: | Explore: Gina West; Ken South;
Bramley West; Duncan Withdraws South; Dylan Approaches; Andy
South Bramley & Andy both find new Caves and have an Encounters to resolve. Encounters: Dylan takes his life in his hands to approach the Spectre - Luck is with him (roll 6) and the Spectre is indifferent allowing him to pass. Bramley decides to withdraw. Andy takes on his encounter and approaches a Dwarf who decides to be indifferent (roll 3+1). |
| Turn 2: | Explore: Gina South; Ken Down;
Bramley West; Duncan North; Dylan North; Andy
South While Gina moves back to the Gate, Duncan and Dylan stick together to find a New Cave on Level 1. Andy finds a Tunnel with a Down. The intrepid Ken drops down a level to find a curved pair of Tunnels Encounters: Dylan & Duncan encounter a Spectre, but since they have no magic they cannot fight. They need to decide whether to approach or withdraw? Dylan approaches cautiously., but Duncan withdraws. |
| Turn 1: | Explore: Gina North; Ken North;
Bramley South; Duncan North; Dylan North; Andy
South Gina finds a new tunnel with a down. Ken follows her. Bramley finds a bent tunnel. Duncan & Dylan both find a new tunnel with a down, and Andy finds a T junction tunnel. No caves found on this first turn |
| Turn 0: | 6 Joined July 2007: Ready to start 5 players and 8 characters to enter the Sorcerer's Cave!!!!!!!!!! With a preponderance of Women-heros there should be a lot of friendly encounters. |