Will the hidden Merc be added to the game?

[SaltyTaro]

I'm only early in the campaign but I've noticed there's no cypher language, does that mean the hidden Merc is not in the game? I haven't tried GM mode so sorry if it is in the game or if this question has been answered a million times.

[Slow Dog]

Envelope X isn't in the game, and neither is its reward.

[Sir Eyeball]

Originally posted by Slow Dog:

Envelope X isn't in the game, and neither is its reward.

What was the reason for this btw? Not a critique just wondering

[Lampros]

I just googled the hidden mercenary. And I don't think I'd want to play him, as I am a shallow guy who judges many things by their aesthetic value - ugh :(

[Konomi☆Nanasaki]

I'd really hope Envelope X can (and is allowed to) be added as a mod at some point.
Also I suppose it'd be good to edit the question (and/or use spoiler marks) as this kinda does spoil the reward for it.

[Mechalibur]

Originally posted by Sir Eyeball:

Originally posted by Slow Dog:

Envelope X isn't in the game, and neither is its reward.

What was the reason for this btw? Not a critique just wondering

It involves a meta-puzzle that doesn't translate well to a video game. Gloomhaven's creator also considers it the game's biggest secret and likely wouldn't want it included in digital either.

[Slow Dog]

Originally posted by Sir Eyeball:

Originally posted by Slow Dog:

Envelope X isn't in the game, and neither is its reward.

What was the reason for this btw? Not a critique just wondering

It's quite simply that Flaming Fowl were contracted to deliver the contents of the Gloomhaven box. It would have been pointless to have the puzzle without the reward (the reward isn't in the box), so that's been omitted as well. All related scenarios are still there, though, reconfigured so they're all accessible, and the Personal Quests unlock different mercenaries.

[Cryptic]

Originally posted by Slow Dog:

Originally posted by Sir Eyeball:

What was the reason for this btw? Not a critique just wondering

It's quite simply that Flaming Fowl were contracted to deliver the contents of the Gloomhaven box. It would have been pointless to have the puzzle without the reward (the reward isn't in the box), so that's been omitted as well. All related scenarios are still there, though, reconfigured so they're all accessible, and the Personal Quests unlock different mercenaries.

How is the reward not in the box? It literally comes in the game box. WTF are you talking about?

[MrPyro]

Originally posted by Corrosion:

Originally posted by Slow Dog:

It's quite simply that Flaming Fowl were contracted to deliver the contents of the Gloomhaven box. It would have been pointless to have the puzzle without the reward (the reward isn't in the box), so that's been omitted as well. All related scenarios are still there, though, reconfigured so they're all accessible, and the Personal Quests unlock different mercenaries.

How is the reward not in the box? It literally comes in the game box. WTF are you talking about?

Envelope X is in the box, as are some (but not all) of the puzzle components / answers.

The thing you unlock after solving the puzzle contained in Envelope X is not in the box; it was a print-and-play component

[Sir Eyeball]

Originally posted by Slow Dog:

Originally posted by Sir Eyeball:

What was the reason for this btw? Not a critique just wondering

It's quite simply that Flaming Fowl were contracted to deliver the contents of the Gloomhaven box. It would have been pointless to have the puzzle without the reward (the reward isn't in the box), so that's been omitted as well. All related scenarios are still there, though, reconfigured so they're all accessible, and the Personal Quests unlock different mercenaries.

thank you.As I read it it should be possible to actually add this at a later date as in part or in its own DLC. Omitted but not impossible

[NightHaven]

Sorry coming late to the party, but in that case what is the reward for completing the vengeance personal quests? What mercenaries do you unlock?

[Slow Dog]

Finding the Cure unlocks Saw
Vengeance Lightning Bolts

I suggested Saw's as thematic and because one other of theirs is difficult. Vegeance for the name, no other theme.