Barbarian Prince - Initial thoughts.

 So far I have played one and a half games of Barbarian Prince. I am enjoying it so far, but need to talk about that first game!

I successfully crossed the river, then started making my way down south. I stopped in Cumry, the northern most settlement, but had no money (I since worked out that you start with 4 gold) so just looked for work. I got a job to take some something to the nearest settlement (Cawther). As soon as I left Cumry I rolled my first travel event! It was a wizard. I rolled 1D6 and got a 6! He was so angered by my story he immediately escorted me back to my homeland and helped me overthrow the usurper! You win immediately! I have rarely felt so hollow and robbed upon winning a game. I almost just chucked the whole thing in the bin. 

However, the following evening I gave it another shot. So far I am at the end of Week 3 and have managed to visit a temple (and heal after being mauled by a wild boar). I have also collected about 70 Gold, run away from some stone-skinned goblin, and am being accompanied by 7 Amazons who have helped me kick butt on the road from Cawther to Tulith. I highly doubt I will win the game. I see it's value though. I imagine it is pretty fun to use this as a campaign map for a DnD campaign type or role playing. Imagine moving hexes then when an encounter is rolled, playing that out with miniatures.

I also spent a week crossing the Kabir desert. Not convinced that was a good idea as it took a while and nothing happened.