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tactical wargame in which victory is earned by outmaneuvering
your opponent, not blasting his line with fireballs or lighting
bolts. The Umenzi Tribesmen expands the role of magic in a
way that enhances, rather than replaces, Battleground’s tactical
strength.
Umenzi priests cast spells much like range attacks – only on
your turn and during the combat phase. Two spells support
your own troops; you can heal damage and you can give a unit
an additional attack. Two more harm the enemy, either reducing
their attacks by one or – only castable by High Priests – the
Killing Curse deals an immediate point of damage. Such magic
is double-edged, however, for the more powerful Umenzi devotions
involve psychic transference of injury. Whenever one of
your spellcasters heals or harms another unit it takes one damage
as well.
The end result is a faction that feels wonderfully magical but
remains true to the spirit of Battleground. Magic enhances the
unit-based maneuvering and tactics rather than replacing them.
You’ll use healing and hexes to prevent your opponent from
breaking your line rather than to blow a hole in his, and you’ll
struggle each turn with the myriad tactical options this provocative
new faction offers.
Written by Chad Ellis
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