Forge a New Legend
Announcing Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition
Mennara is a globe of magic, mystery, and adventure. In the deep places beneath the earth lurk terrifying monsters and foul villains, conspiring to plunge the land into shadow. The darkest parts of the forests hide items much better forgotten, and in the mountains collect hordes of savage creatures whose only ambition is bloodshed. And behind all that evil and all that malice lurks the Overlord, the hidden threat that seeks to function his dark design across the realm. Thankfully, Mennara is also a world of heroes. Heroes clever of mind, powerful of sword arm, and stout of heart. Heroes in many shapes and sizes, unlikely heroes of numerous races and creeds and from numerous walks of life. Heroes like you…
Fantasy Flight Games is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition! This updated version of the classic board game of dungeon-delving adventure functions a host of enhancements, which includes new heroes and monsters, streamlined rules, a class-based hero system, campaign play, and a lot more.
New heroes, new monsters… a complete new adventure
Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition characteristics eight by no means-before-noticed heroes, ready to face off against almost forty all-new monsters in nine distinct sorts. And with Second Edition‘s enhanced experience system, you’ll have total control over your character’s growth and development. As you gain far more encounter throughout the included campaign, you’ll be able to periodically invest it on extra skills, adding to your hero’s offered abilities. This, along with an innovative character choice program, lets you experience the dangers of Terrinoth like in no way prior to.
Updated rules will have you battling evil in minutes
With a range of enhancements developed to streamline the play encounter, Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition delivers a tense, satisfying game with minimal player downtime. Defense dice mitigate the tendency to “math out” attacks, even though shorter quests with a lot of natural stopping points mean that even the busiest group can now fit Descent into a varied night of gaming. What’s a lot more, since all necessary statistic, conditions, and effects are listed conveniently on their respective cards, you’ll be able to leave the rulebook in the box!
Your old favorites await
Want to transfer your favorite heroes and monsters from your existing Descent collection? The Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition Conversion Kit consists of every thing you need to have.
With Second Edition-compatible cards for every monster and hero ever produced (which includes promotional heroes!), this handy conversion kit is an indispensable tool. So regardless of whether you want to bring your extensive Descent collection with you on new adventures, or you&rsquove got a preferred hero that you select every time, we’ve got you covered.
Pay a visit to our Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition site to understand a lot more, and keep checking back as we present previews. Then, in early 2012, prepare to embark on an all-new adventure!