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AsylumSeeker said:
It would be a missed opportunity if FFG didn't design those slots to be compatible with AH monster chits in mind.
I am with Steve-O on this:
Steve-O said:
Personally, I think sliding the monster token in there would be somewhat pointless if I had to keep pulling it out again to check info on one or both sides. Worse than just playing with the token normally. Of course, if there are appropriate holes on both sides and I just can't see them in the photos I've seen, that would resolve that concern.
Just because a game is set in lovecraft country doesnt mean nor should it mean that they have to be compatible with arkham horror. Arkham Horror already has 6 expansions for the game. Even though I buy them all, I frankly dont really see the need for more.
Steve-O said:
Personally, I think sliding the monster token in there would be somewhat pointless if I had to keep pulling it out again to check info on one or both sides. Worse than just playing with the token normally. Of course, if there are appropriate holes on both sides and I just can't see them in the photos I've seen, that would resolve that concern.
Well, if the tokens are compatible with the figures, I imagine it's done so that the figures can just stand on their own without a bunch of statistics written all over them. To be honest, it wouldn't kill anyone to just check the token; you have to do that anyway in Arkham Horror when A) you check the symbol and awareness of the monster and then flip it to B) check the terror, toughness, strength, and any other notes on the other side. Frankly, I can imagine it being easier because the figures are much more noticeable than searching around town for a particular monster token (that's why I'll use the figures).
If it really is that much of a problem, just have someone keep the tokens off the side of the board and use the figures. You're not trapped into one way of using the components. Fantasy Flight may just have a suggested way, but they're not going to come to your house and take it away from you if you don't follow it.
As far as I can see and from what I've read, the bases on the models have slots cut out to show statistics, so no need to continually pull the chits out. With AH in mind, there would need to be two or three holes on the front and a cut out in the underside to allow text to be visable. I suggested it could be a missed opportunity not to enable a tie in with AH only because I've read many times that there is a call for models and a way to facilitate use of the tokens at the same time. What MoM has here appears to be a terrific solution, so why not give folk the option should they wish, afterall, this new game is branded with the intriguing 'Arkham Horror Files' logo. No one is forced to buy additional material for their hobby of course. It just seems logical to offer choice.
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Mansions of Madness will be to Arkham Horror what Descent is to Runebound. Look to those games to understand what 'compatibility' will be for MoM and AH.
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