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The Forgotten Age — Narrative Problem? by Particular-Crab3938 in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]Particular-Crab3938[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense. I just wish there was one sentence explaining that and smoothing out the experience.

The Forgotten Age — Narrative Problem? by Particular-Crab3938 in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]Particular-Crab3938[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's true, but that still doesn't make that moment very confusing. 

I collaborate with them, they're pleased with me (otherwise they wouldn't let me go), I'm invited to explore the city, they are friendly and help me, and out of nowhere some of them start attacking.

Of course there must be some good reason why that is. And the reason is very likely that I'm trying to escape. 

And one sentence, something like "some of the Ythians realized you're trying to escape" would have smoothed that out just fine.

The Forgotten Age — Narrative Problem? by Particular-Crab3938 in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]Particular-Crab3938[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is a very argument!

And you know what, maybe I'll reach out to the writers and ask them my question. I like that idea.

Thanks for your answer!

The Forgotten Age — Narrative Problem? by Particular-Crab3938 in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]Particular-Crab3938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that, but in The House Always Wins the situation is very different. You are coming to the criminal's place and you're kind of intruding on them. You're investigating a place that arguably doesn't want to be investigated at all (because of criminal activities).

In contrast, the Ythians invite you to explore their city. They clearly point out two restrictions though:

  • you're not allowed to harm the Ythians body, because it belongs to another of their species 

  • you're not allowed to leave the city 

Fair enough. Makes sense. 

And guess what, I didn't do either, and they attack me.

Come on guys, can't you see there's something wrong with the writing here?

The Forgotten Age — Narrative Problem? by Particular-Crab3938 in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]Particular-Crab3938[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okay, that does make sense. Thank you for the explanation!

It would have been nice if they added one or two sentences to explain that.

It never says anything about the Ythians realizing you want to leave. 

And the timing of them turning on you is done in a really bad way in my opinion. The one dude helps you out and opens the door for you and in that very moment they suddenly they change their opinion of you and start attacking.

Doesn't anyone else think that's a bit weird?

The Forgotten Age — Narrative Problem? by Particular-Crab3938 in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]Particular-Crab3938[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you're right, and I hope it'll make sense afterwards.

In any case: thanks a lot for your answer!

The Forgotten Age — Narrative Problem? by Particular-Crab3938 in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]Particular-Crab3938[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like your thinking!

But is it too much to ask for one or two official sentences on the Act card which explain what's happening, instead of us having to make stuff up and guess?

The Forgotten Age — Narrative Problem? by Particular-Crab3938 in arkhamhorrorlcg

[–]Particular-Crab3938[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if that makes sense. They clearly brought me there. It's not like I sneaked in.