Judge feedback

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• Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) 1. Fun Factor (Engagement, Pacing & Challenge): ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) Engagement: The quest is highly engaging with interwoven storylines, including the missing mayor's daughter, a monstrous war, and a mysterious plague. Pacing: While the narrative keeps players intrigued, time-critical missions may create pressure, especially for new players. Challenge: The vampire lord and moral dilemmas offer solid challenges, though some linear paths limit dynamic exploration. Score: 4/5 ⸻ 2. Design (Polish, Logic & Flow): ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) Polish: Well-structured with logical map layouts featuring secret doors and key-dependent progression. Logic: Some mechanics (e.g., plague effects) could benefit from clearer rules, but overall quest flow is logical and immersive. Flow: While resource management encourages strategic planning, frequent keys and locked doors can impede momentum. Score: 4/5 ⸻ 3. Narrative (Immersion & Consistency): ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) Immersion: Rich, dark narrative fitting perfectly within the HeroQuest universe, with moral choices adding emotional depth. Consistency: Strong dark fantasy theme, though certain plague mechanics feel slightly modern for the setting. Score: 4/5 ⸻ 4. Staying Power (Re-playability & Accessibility): ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) Re-playability: Multiple outcomes based on player decisions, especially concerning the mayor’s daughter, enhance replay value. Accessibility: While the core mechanics are accessible, complex rules around transformations and time-sensitive events could be daunting for new players. Score: 4/5 ⸻ Feedback for the Creator: Strengths: Rich narrative with engaging moral dilemmas. Strong replayability due to branching outcomes. Creative mechanics, including transformation and time-critical decisions. Areas for Improvement: Diversify monster encounters beyond abominations and skeletons. Clarify mechanics, especially regarding plague effects and teleportation rules. Introduce rewards for morally challenging decisions to enhance player satisfaction. Final Verdict: 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' offers an immersive HeroQuest experience with a compelling story, moral dilemmas, and engaging challenges. While there’s room for mechanical refinement, it stands out as a strong fan-made quest. Final Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
• I love the map design in this quest - a lot of secrets and narrative twists to discover as the heroes progress. Well done and good luck!