The cast and crew of Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar played a pivotal role in bringing the film to life. Led by a talented group of actors and supported by a dedicated team of behind-the-scenes professionals, the film successfully transported audiences to the ancient city of Ishtar. **The cast** of Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar was led by renowned actress Agatha, who portrayed the fearless and enigmatic protagonist. Her performance captivated audiences with her portrayal of a strong, intelligent, and determined woman on a quest to solve the curse of Ishtar. Alongside Agatha, a range of talented actors brought their characters to life, each contributing to the film's overall success. The **crew** of Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar tirelessly worked behind the scenes to ensure the film's production was seamless and visually stunning.
Sadly, Games Workshop have not deigned to allow us the glory of Battleline cows so the Alarith temple just has to make do with Alartih Stoneguard who honestly kinda slap now. Both of their weapon options have been rolled into one profile doing the same thing, so no need to stress over which thing on a big stick you want to equip them with – it’s mortal wounds on 6s to hit all the way. On top of this, Stoneguard have picked up a 4+ ward against mortal wounds whilst contesting an objective under your control and just have a whole host of buffs available to make them a genuinely tanky melee threat now.
Those bows did lose a pip of rend in melee, but these are a huge beneficiary of the expanded range on the Helon ability, which should make their melee less of a requirement. It s a garrison for one of your unmounted, non-monster heroes and hands out a free spellcasting re-roll once per turn as well as a free command once per battle round.
The **crew** of Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar tirelessly worked behind the scenes to ensure the film's production was seamless and visually stunning. The director skillfully brought together the cast's performances and guided the overall vision of the film. The cinematographer captured the beauty of Ishtar, capturing its vibrant colors and mesmerizing landscapes.
First play of Talisman: Legendary Tales
So, here’s some more rambling about how my daughter, Katie, and I played through our first games of Talisman: Legendary Tales by Pegasus Spiele and lived to tell the tale!
Just to note that there may be some SPOILERS amongst the blurb and pictures that follow, so if you want your first experience to be a total surprise then I would stop reading immediately and wait patiently for another couple of weeks until the game is on general release!
Katie chose the female Dwarf as her adventurer and I went with the old male Wizard, and we decided to keep the same heroes for the duration of the campaign.
We also decided that we were going to ramp up the difficulty and try for the “three star” Talismans on each Adventure, which may have been a little impulsive for a first outing, but you don’t become Legendary by not taking risks!
You can see that there is an increase in the difficulty of Enemies as you progress through the Adventure, which makes it important to take advantage of gaining Rewards when you can.
Encouraged by our success in the first Adventure, we set up the board and our characters quickly met with some strangers in the Tavern who told us where the next Talisman would be.
You can see in the image above that it can be very easy for time to pass, as I managed to pick up three “hourglass” tokens in one turn! There is also a 1 in 6 chance that your Travel die roll might end up advancing the clock.
Coupled with some lucky token draws and die rolls, we absolutely stormed the Adventure and scored another legendary “three star” Talisman for the team!
You will notice another type of Treasure Chest in this Adventurer that you must “fight” as a normal Enemy in order to reap the greater Rewards within.
Well, firstly you have to clear the way of Enemies for the Prince to travel, and he won’t move unless his path is clear. Not only that, but if he doesn’t move you must advance the time counter!
Don’t let her smile fool you though as she is incredibly sneaky, in that once you have found her and taken one of her lives, she can teleport to another Location! She also secretly stashes a Toad token to your bag which can really mess up your progress a bit as it reduces the number of tiles you can move and how many tokens you can take each turn.
The setup for this Adventure was the most interesting as it not only has a new type of token, the Villagers, but also reuses the red encounter tokens from the second Adventure.
The number of Villagers left on the board also determines how many Grey Enemies you will encounter in the endgame, and bar your way to the Cursed Glade, where you must deliver the final Talisman.
At the end of each round, two tiles disappear, so you have to stay ahead of this by rolling well and making sure that you are in a position to defeat any Enemies that you find.
But, with luck on our side, we made it! Though with only 3 turns remaining. A few bad draws and it could have been a completely different story!
All in all, it was a positive gaming experience, and I really enjoyed playing through the Adventures and the story that unfolded over the three evenings.
Each Adventure took around 20 minutes to half an hour to complete, so you can easily jump in and out of the game without having to set aside a whole evening (or weekend!) like you would normally have to do with a game of Talisman: The Magical Quest Game.
But is it Talisman?
I think that the inclusion of familiar illustrations and locations from the Talisman world certainly allows you to immerse yourself in the game enough to make it worthy of the name of Talisman, but it is certainly not as deep and violent as that world can be. At the end of the day though, it’s not supposed to be as this is a game developed for children and families to enjoy, with the lightest of fantasy themes so it’s basically down to how willing you are to use your imagination and invest in the setting.
The new artwork from Falk “Zapf” Holzapfel is really bright and fun and certainly a match for the art from the original game, especially the “cute” art style of Felicia Cano which features on tokens and Scrolls in the game.
The bag building mechanic is something new to me, but I am on board with the idea that you increase your possibility of drawing certain types of token, rather than just ramping up your attributes in the normal game and there is certainly not the same problem with being so buffed that you do not need to roll dice for combat.
The cooperative nature of the game ensures that there is still chat around the table as you discuss your best strategy for beating a particular Enemy or Boss. There is certainly enough opportunity to laugh at your team mates as they fail spectacularly in a task, or even end up as a Toad!
I have heard nothing as yet, but I really hope that Pegasus Spiele will release an expansion of some sort, perhaps with a new hero and a set of tokens to use with a single Adventure Scroll.
It would be very easy for Talisman: Legendary Tales to be adapted into a digital title, and I have my fingers crossed that it might happen at some point.
Their Deep Cut miniatures come in a variety of archetypes and generally come with male and female versions that match the heroes in the game. I had to be a little creative with miniatures for the Troll and Prophet(ess), but I will add the full range to the page once the postie has delivered everything!
With four tables of traits gated behind the main hero keywords this is a surprisingly lacklustre section of the book. Your Vanari heroes can take Grand Strategist for +1 to your Heroic Leadership rolls, a cute ability that is a meaningful bump in how many CP you’ll generate if you use that heroic action a lot (which you probably are anyway). Scinari get probably the best overall selection with Spellmaster granting a free use of Magical Boost without using aetherquartz once per game and Loremaster handing out 2 extra spells from the Lore of Hysh.
The set designers meticulously crafted the ancient city, immersing viewers in a world of mystery and intrigue. Additionally, the costume designers brought the characters to life with their intricate and historically accurate attire. The makeup artists enhanced the actors' appearances, while the sound engineers ensured that every word and sound was crystal clear. The visual effects team created breathtaking moments and seamlessly integrated digital elements into the film. The **collaboration** between the cast and crew of Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar was essential for its success. Their combined efforts resulted in a compelling and immersive film that kept audiences on the edge of their seats. Each member contributed their unique skills and talents, ultimately creating a masterpiece that delighted viewers around the world. Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar stands as a testament to the power of collaboration between dedicated actors and a talented crew. It is a reminder of the importance of each individual's contribution and the magic that can be created when everyone works together towards a common goal..
Reviews for "An actor's perspective: The making of "Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar"
1. Sarah - 1 star
As a big fan of Agatha Christie's novels, I was really excited to watch "Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar." However, I was left extremely disappointed with the cast and crew's execution of the film. The acting felt forced and lacked depth, making it difficult to connect with any of the characters. Additionally, the plot was poorly developed and lacked the suspense and intrigue that I love about Agatha Christie's stories. Overall, I found this film to be a letdown and a poor representation of Christie's work.
2. Mark - 2 stars
I had high hopes for "Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar," considering the talented cast and crew involved. However, the film failed to meet my expectations. The screenplay felt disjointed and lacked a coherent flow, making it difficult to stay engaged in the story. Furthermore, the pacing was off, with certain scenes feeling rushed, while others dragged on unnecessarily. Despite the potential, I found myself underwhelmed by this film, and I don't believe it lived up to its promises.
3. Emily - 1 star
I tried my best to enjoy "Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar," but the film fell flat in so many areas. The dialogue felt contrived and uninspired, with the characters delivering their lines in a bland and unconvincing manner. Additionally, the cinematography seemed sloppy, with awkward camera angles and poor lighting choices. The lackluster performances and technical shortcomings made it nearly impossible for me to become invested in the story or the characters, ultimately resulting in my overall disappointment with this film.