Vapourware Let's Battle with codexian Brothers

[Andnjord]

I'll volunteer Matnjord, Andnjord more successful brother. If possible Noble Duellist.

 

[PocketMine]

Needs more ranged add PocketMine Sellsword archer or crossbowman.

 

[Grimgravy]

Reporting for duty: Raider with axe and shield or Hunter with bow/arrows whichever you need more.

 

[hoverdog]

I applaud your patriotic sense of duty

another small update will be here shortly.

 

[hoverdog]

2. Discretion is the better part of valor


Previously on BattleCodex Brothers...



We've just moped up the tutorial enemy.



and we get some dough.

We enter town, sell excess loot and hire Roxorowicz's replacement.



Hello Gondolin. He's a bowyer with good vision and he actually has some arrows he can shoot. Hopefully he'll fare better than poor Roxor.
Oh, forgot that Meat Slapper reached 2nd level.



Levelling is pretty simple and I think it could (and should) be improved upon some. Each level you can improve three stats by a random (?) amount: HP, Resolve (helps against routing and mind effects), Stamina, Initiative, Melee Skill, Ranged Skill, Ranged Skill and Ranged Defense. Rarely you'll be pumping anything but the appropriate Skill, Defenses and sometimes Stamina for tanks.

You also get to choose a single perk from one of three categories: Offensive, Defensive and Utility. Having three perks in one category unlocks more powerful ones. Again, some perks are must-haves and some feel rather useless.



Meat Slapper gets Bloody Harvest to make his deadly area attacks even deadlier.




Here's a look of our closest surroundings. Ulhart is a dead end, so I think we're heading there first to check it out.



Along the way we find a lair.



and meet a trading caravan. Unfortunately, we can't attack and raid it (yet). Hopefully the devs will implement it at some point, as playing as scumbag mercs waylaiding caravans and running from patrols would be cool.



Finally we reach our destination without any misadventures.




We take a job, which turns out to be a boring, but safe delivery mission.

I planned to recruit another Codex Brother, but the hirelings available were either shit or too expensive for my coffers. We bought some tools (you go through them extremely fast and they aren't cheap either).

I decided to take a small detour and do some sightseeing, when suddenly!



SHIT SHIT FUCK FUCK RETREAT



RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN



An unfortunate caravan turned out to be a good enough distraction. However, I got greedy and...



Maybe together we can defeat them.

COMBAT!



I derped a little in the beginning and lost a turn as I hadn't checked out where the map borders are. Turns out I moved the codexers in the wrong direction.






Finally a sight of something.



Enemies in sight [you are now reading it in JA2 mercenaries voice]



One bandit moved out of sight, the second charged right into our midst...



...and got promptly cut down by Nevill.



Helly moves forward and discoveres two more thugs.




One runs into our shieldwall but gets pushed back by Whitewolf.




Suddenly, a wild marksman appears! I just hope this one will be less deadly than the previous...



UH-



OH.

RIP Helly, I hope your next incarnation is a porcupine

Meat Slapper got mad.



Real mad.



Time to gangbang the killer.



Nevill hits his head, but doesn't kill.



One more bandit appears.




Whitewolf hits and Nevill finishes the job.



One more. For some reason, probably having to do with arriving at an ongoing battle, the bandits got separated, which makes for a MUCH easier job.



Gondolin actually shoots and even connects. Yes, I forgot about him too.




Meat Slapper doing his job. Nothing to see here, move along.






Fighting continues. Nevill almost loses his head.




Whitewolf finally kills someone in a nice double hit.





It's pretty obvious who scored another kill, now isn't it



The last thug evacuated the premises. Victory!



We pay our respects to Helly and congratulate Meat Slapper. He's got seven kills in two battles already.
We pack our things and loot (including what remains of Helly's equipment) and restart the journey to Wallstadt.



Except we encounter yet another bandit party. We get the fuck out. I think we manage to divert them onto another caravan.



Undead detected.



We manage to reach the city without further problems.



We get some pennies and another job.



The last thing in this update: level-ups for most of our guys.




Andnjord gets a defensive perk.




Nevill's hits pierce more armor now.




Whitewolf likes his shield.




and Meat Slapper is even more AWESOME! now.


See you next time.

Sign up please.

 

[Andnjord]

Congratulation to Meat Slapper for all the slapped meat. It seems that seeing his friends die really gets him in battle.

RIP to NellHelly . He took an arrow to the knee but never got time to become a hero.

EDIT: Not my fault you didn't survive long enough for me to remember your name Helly

 

[Ninjerk]

Suicidal Meat Slapper isn't suicidal at all.

You're an inspiration to roughly half a dozen

 

[Helly]

Nevill is still kicking, but poor ol' Helly the Mad kicked the bucket! His cousin Belly the Butcher will try to restore the family's honor.

 

[Night Goat]

hoverdog, it would help if you told us what backgrounds and weapons are available. Some of us might want to sign up but aren't familiar with the game.

Name: Night Goat
Background: Witchhunter, I want that fancy hat
Weapon: Bow I guess, you seem short on archers

 

[Jester]

Reporting in for duty.

Cant say i know anything about this game so something with utility.

 

[Andnjord]

hoverdog, it would help if you told us what backgrounds and weapons are available. Some of us might want to sign up but aren't familiar with the game.

Google is your friend:
http://battlebrothers.wikia.com/wiki/Brothers'_Backgrounds
http://battlebrothers.wikia.com/wiki/Melee_Weapons

 

[Zed]

I have a new recruit for you

Zed
no preference on background
bows! if it's just melee then the fastest weapon possible

 

[Ninjerk]

hoverdog, it would help if you told us what backgrounds and weapons are available. Some of us might want to sign up but aren't familiar with the game.

Google is your friend:
http://battlebrothers.wikia.com/wiki/Brothers'_Backgrounds
http://battlebrothers.wikia.com/wiki/Melee_Weapons

He's clearly a beggar.

 

[hoverdog]

hoverdog, it would help if you told us what backgrounds and weapons are available. Some of us might want to sign up but aren't familiar with the game.

there was a link to possible backgrounds in the OP, I'll update it with the list of equipment

 

[Suicidal Meat Slapper]

NOT ENOUGH MEAT. MUST SLAP IT ALL!!!

Anyways, I'm surprised I'm not dead yet and yes, seeing my own people die does turn me on.

 

[MrContinuity]

Sir Continuity shall take up the sword of incline.

Name: Sir Continuity
Background: Adventurous Noble/Hedge Knight/Squire
Weapon: The most prestigious combination, sword and shield.

 

[Ninjerk]

less hovering, more updating

 

[kazgar]

Sign me up

Name: Kazgar
Background: Fisherman
Weapon: Pike by choice, or whatever works for you.

 

[Azira]

You can have "witchhunter" as your background?! Aw yiss!!

I want that. Preferably with a snazzy crossbow, but I'll take any available weapon really.

Seems I better repeat myself, as I'm not on the sign-up list yet.

 

[Ninjerk]

He's not going to be seeing a witch hunter for some time, I think.

 

[m4davis]

Would like to apply to be murdered by bandits in the woods
Name: Davis
Background: No Opinion
Weapon: 2 Handed

 

[hoverdog]

You can have "witchhunter" as your background?! Aw yiss!!

I want that. Preferably with a snazzy crossbow, but I'll take any available weapon really.

Seems I better repeat myself, as I'm not on the sign-up list yet.

sorry bro, I missed your signup on the previous page.

He's not going to be seeing a witch hunter for some time, I think.

Actually, much easier - because cheaper - to get than the noble or warrior backgrounds which cost a ton.

 

[lightbane]

Finally someone is lping this great game
I hope the game will soon be completed. In the meantime, let's try this:

Name: Obadiah
Background: Cultist
Weaponry: The biggest club/blunt weapon you have along with a shield.

Blood for the Blood God glory and profit!

 

[Ulminati]

How'd I miss this thread? Signing up for glory!

I'll be your man to the end, so long as the shekels keep coming

Hunter and a bow pls. Bowyer is fine too.
If you're not going with ranged bros, give me a lumberjack and a big axe.

 

[Zdzisiu]

I want in too!

Name: Zdzisiu
Job: Farmer
Weapon: Club/mace and shield, military hammer when you can afford one.