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can be stacked with army units, using their spells to try to break the morale of their enemies. Three factors determine victory: missile fire, melee value and morale. If either missile fire or melee hits the target, the defender must make a morale check. A roll lower than the morale check means the unit is untouched. Matching the morale of the unit means the unit is captured. (Players can trade captured units.) Failing the moral check destroys the unit.
140:(Issue 59), Tony Watson thought the game lived up to its subtitle, "The Epic Game of Sorcery and Conquest." Watson found the game components well-made and attractive, the combat system was "intelligent", and the game had a high replay value. Given its cost of only $ 5, Watson thought the game excellent value, saying, "I was quite pleased with the game; it’s fun to play, colorful and filled with interesting little nuances."
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Two other unusual features include that terrain affects the conduct of a battle, and it is possible to hold units in reserve. For example, if a battle is fought on a plain, then a larger number of units can be engaged than if fought in the forest or mountains. A smaller number of units fighting on
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Both sides can try to convince one or more of the five neutral countries on the map to come to their aid. Each player gains victory points for controlling more fortresses than the opponent, holding enemy cities, winning battles and having fewer allies than the other player.
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is not an overwhelming game, but is well put together and plays nicely. It naturally shares some ideas with other fantasy army games, but has many original elements that distinguish it; it is well worth looking into."
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