New: Valhalla (commercial, closed-ended, snail, computer, fantasy, space, wargame)

From: donotreply@pbm.com (PBM List Autoposter)

Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 07:13:01 +0000

Name:		Valhalla
Costs:		1 GB pounds/turn
Frequency:		Fortnightly
Email:		kabbaged zat ukfsn.org
URL:		http://www.kabbaged.ukfsn.org
Type:		Fantasy Sci-Fi Wargame
Last-Update:		2005Jun09
Keywords: commercial, closed-ended, snail, computer, fantasy, space, wargame

Description:

Valhalla is a 16 player computer moderated fantasy/sci-fi PBM wargame.

Each player controls a tribe, which may consist of several different unit
types, there are 14 of which, ranging from mountaineers to jungle troops
and from submarines to ornithopters.

The planetary surface is divided up into 256 regions, there are 14
different types of terrain.  Most unit types have favoured terrains, their
fighting ability being affected by such.  For example, camel cavalry
prefer desert terrain.

Computer control means that the orders need only be short and succinct.
There are 7 different order types covering the usual - movement,
recruitment and the making/breaking of alliances as well as the more
unusual experiment, change wind direction and create fog.  Spying of enemy
positions is carried out automatically by certain unit types, the results
of which are shown via maps and tables.

Victory is achieved through a combination of conquering land and making
alliances.  A player without the  benefit of alliances needs to capture
approx 80% of the planetary surface, including land and sea. Each player
starts with just nine locations.

The media used is paper, however turns may be submitted by email (details
on request).

Drop-out positions are computer controlled, and become very aggressive,
especially to the lead player(s).

Startup and first two turns cost just one pound sterling, further turns
cost just one pound.  The rulebook may be viewed on site, paper versions
are available if required, for a fee.

Geographically only the UK postal region is served.

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