Author Topic: Repurposing The Catapult for Carcassonne 2 (Read 10397 times)

Curt194 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 23, 2015, 01:49:43 PM »

Whilst I still like the original catapult I must say this all sounds really very good and probably more in keeping with the usual games of carc.

It definitely sounds like it would mix with other things much more easily and add in some interesting new mechanics. As a side note I actually often play crop circles with the catapult anyway as they can be good for reinforcements so I could definitely see it working with this new version!

If this does ever come out in going to be torn though as it'll mean I'll want the new artwork =P

Hounk · « **Reply #16 on:** October 23, 2015, 03:45:18 PM »

I consider the "fairground" concept of the catapult a little lame in theme. I mean, a medieval catapult should be a tool of besieging, not in an amusement park. I like JBs idea of using the catapult for a kind of "anti-flier" mechanism, but would rather endorse a redesigning of the tiles, albeit reusing the same basic tile configurations. Maybe an inclusion of the Besiegers/Kathars conzept would make a thematically fitting expansion.

Whaleyland · « **Reply #17 on:** October 23, 2015, 05:03:30 PM »

Quote from: Hounk on October 23, 2015, 03:45:18 PM

I consider the "fairground" concept of the catapult a little lame in theme. I mean, a medieval catapult should be a tool of besieging, not in an amusement park. I like JBs idea of using the catapult for a kind of "anti-flier" mechanism, but would rather endorse a redesigning of the tiles, albeit reusing the same basic tile configurations. Maybe an inclusion of the Besiegers/Kathars conzept would make a thematically fitting expansion.

Me too 100%. Keep the tiles but change them to Siege Camps and introduce Duke meeples or something for the new Followers. Catapults are not toys.

ozgurceylan · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2017, 12:26:57 AM »

Is there any progress or positive/negative approach on HiG side? I was also thinking about repurposing of catapult expansion with the same tiles. And I really liked the idea in here. The gap of 7th expansion makes it some kind of weird.

Danci · « **Reply #19 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:27:57 AM »

Can anyone post a picture of this catapult? It all just sounds so bizarre- but fun I'm sure! I just can't imagine what it looks like.

Decar · « **Reply #20 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:29:25 AM »

It is pretty weird: LMBGGTFY:

https://boardgamegeek.com/image/995251/carcassonne-catapult

jungleboy · « **Reply #21 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:40:14 AM »

I had completely forgotten about this thread/idea. Let's get it done. Somehow.

Decar · « **Reply #22 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:42:39 AM »

This is how the catapult can be re-purposed at least:

ozgurceylan · « **Reply #23 on:** January 09, 2017, 07:19:15 AM »

HiG mentions that they don't have any plan about catapult or expansion 7. Maybe this kind of approach make them reconsider. The tiles in this expansion are worth getting and I would like to have an expansion with the idea in this post. Do you have any idea about how do these things may work?

Danci · « **Reply #24 on:** January 09, 2017, 08:21:50 AM »

Thanks Decar! But thought your letters were LMBFAO!

I mean we were talking about the Catapult, right? (Now that I've seen it I sure hope nobody shoots their eye out! No pointy hats for the jester meeple I hope!)

Then I saw your picture of the fire and I LMBFAO!!!

Ok- now I'm in big trouble with CC and will get a demerit!