WWF - The Witching Hour (Finn Edwards)

The Circle Undone (WWF)

3-handed solo run through The Circle Undone (taboo (Sep-2019); hard difficulty)
Investigators: Norman (W)ithers, (W)illiam Yorick, and (F)inn Edwards

This campaign run is to see just how far Norman Withers' ability to manipulate the encounter deck can go in a 3 setup.

As William will be supported by Norman Withers, there is no need for On the Hunt as he will be specializing in encounter manipulation.

Overview

Piloting

Mulligan
Lone Wolf and Crystallizer of Dreams are preferred.

In game
Finn is quite flexible and can fulfill different roles depending on the card draw.
He does need increased ability especially since I'm playing on hard difficulty, but his options are sadly limited.

Upgrade path

“No plan of operations reaches with any certainty beyond the first encounter with the enemy's main force.” - Helmuth Karl Bernhard Graf von Moltke

High Priority

• Charon's Obol (1) because Rogue cards are expensive
• Pickpocketing (2) maximizing Finn's additional Evade action
• Pay Day (1)
• Lockpicks (1) *excellent for triggering over-success cards such as All In (5) and Momentum (1)
• High Roller (2) for Finn is too low for hard difficulty, needed early to mitigate this

Medium Priority

• Momentum (1) highly versatile card
• Charisma (3) depending on whether you're sacrificing Leo De Luca for Lola Santiago (3) or if you're bringing on story assets
• Lola Santiago (3) excellent for cluing and +1+1 stat boost
• Lupara (3)
• .41 Derringer (2)
• Borrowed Time (6)
• Ace in the Hole (6)

Low Priority

• Sure Gamble (3)
• All In (5)
• Fence (1) needs a critical mass of illicit cards in the deck before it's useful
• Double or Nothing (3) taboo cost

Alternatives

• Chicago Typewriter (4) instead of other weapons
• Contraband (2)

Campaign Log

Prologue: Disappearance at the Twilight Estate
Gavriella Mizrah was taken by the Watcher
Jerome Davids was pulled into the spectral realm
Penny White
Valentino Rivas disappeared into the mist
15 pieces of evidence were left behind

Scenario 1: The Witching Hour ( R2 : 8VP )
You have rejected your fate
The witches' spell was broken
Mementos Discovered: Mesmerizing Flute, Scrap of Torn Shadow