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AusGAF 10 - Node Country for Old Men
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If it's of any use, here's my BGG collection. Looking at that list, it needs some updating to add more games and do correct ratings on them.
Note that BGG has a point scale right next to where you enter in the score. It's not arbitrary by any means. Look for the 'i' logoit only appears when entering in a scoreand hover over it to see what I mean.
On the same topic: Dungeon Lords Anniversary Edition is up for funding on Kickstarter with 7 days to go. Vlaada (the designer) is awesome, this game is awesome and you should totally get it. This release includes more goodies to improve upon it in a number of ways. Even though I already own the base game, this edition is good enough value that it's still worth picking up.
Note that BGG has a point scale right next to where you enter in the score. It's not arbitrary by any means. Look for the 'i' logoit only appears when entering in a scoreand hover over it to see what I mean.
On the same topic: Dungeon Lords Anniversary Edition is up for funding on Kickstarter with 7 days to go. Vlaada (the designer) is awesome, this game is awesome and you should totally get it. This release includes more goodies to improve upon it in a number of ways. Even though I already own the base game, this edition is good enough value that it's still worth picking up.
Nah. Last episode had no Jake but also had no Sean or something. I think. Or Sean sat in the other room because they didn't want 5 people on the cast or something. I dunno.
Yes I got it cheap somewhere too, probably from them. They had a weekly weekend sale thing a couple of years ago from memory. That's where I got Eketorp which I ended up liking quite a bit.
reptilescorpio
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Damnit. I just don't have the enthusiasm for it anymore... honestly, it's never been this way before but Sean is kind of now the reason I'll actively avoid listening to an episode.
Wooden case looks badass!
It sure does!
I'd love to own that, but there is no way I can justify the price. Especially when there is a new sub-faction coming out in Warmachine next month that I'd really like to buy.
reptilescorpio
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Yeah boardgame kickstarters are really pricey I've noticed, overseas postage doesn't help!
dishwasherlove
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Actually the Dungeon Lords one is really good because the base game retails for ~$75 here and the expansion for $~50 so you are getting both those plus the Kickstarter stuff for $10 cheaper posted.
But I already have the base game.... and I am trying not to be tempted.... and have spent that money on the new Infinity starter which is an amazing anime (ghost in the shell) x mass effect scifi skirmish game.
http://www.beastsofwar.com/infinity/
But I already have the base game.... and I am trying not to be tempted.... and have spent that money on the new Infinity starter which is an amazing anime (ghost in the shell) x mass effect scifi skirmish game.
http://www.beastsofwar.com/infinity/
Oh, I only meant the limited edition wooden box set. As dishwasherlove said, and I thought I mentioned in my earlier post, the non-limited version is excellent value. I've got the base game and it's better value for me to get the anniversary box than just the extras I don't already have. Might as well sell my base game afterwards and recoup a little more money too.
Gah, I dismissed an email from Underground Wargamers advertising their $99.95 pre-order, misreading it and thinking it was a board game (the email said 'boxed game').
Infinity has interested me for quite a while now. One of my gaming buddies mentioned they're working on a new edition of the rules, so I was waiting on that before giving it a more serious look. $100 for models from two factions, one of which is Nomads and caught my attention the most previously, might just get me to bite. Batal Games has it for $97.20 and I'll be grabbing some Cephalyx from them in August. I'm very tempted to throw this on top as well.
The terrain requirements for Infinity is the real killer. I love terrain, I enjoy making it, but damn if it doesn't need a lot of it. Finicky rules sound a little irritating, but I can't speak from experience on that. What I have seen looks impressive, cool, and engaging. It's quite different than the other two miniatures games I play: Warmachine/Hordes and Malifaux.
dishwasherlove
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Yeah I haven't played a game yet but after a heap of reading Infinity seems really interesting. I think you need a regular club to get some decent terrain and tables. I like the reactionary actions mean you don't spend your opponents turn twiddling your thumbs. I love that all the rules are free and in an easily accessible wiki. And the minis are amazing.
I, too, like the action/reaction things that the game uses. I like that even if you ignore that part of the game, it still seems to play quite quickly too. Death seems to come rather quickly as they seem quite fragilepoke your head around the wrong corner and you could see it blown right off.
Malifaux sits in the middle of these two types, where I activate a mini, then my opponent does and continues back and forth like that. It's still quite different, considering how VPs are earned and that everything of yours could be dead and still win the match. I'm still trying to get the multiple facets of that game permeate my brain and to really grok it.
Most of the gaming I do is at a friends house. He has extensive amounts of terrain and I've gathered some bits and bobs (mostly resin casts) as well as crafting my own. There's just not much of the correct type of terrain that the game really wants. The main issue is it's just more time consuming to make, that's all. If I pick up some of their minis, I'll have to go pick up a bunch of foamcore to start making some buildings. I've got a rabbet cutter to make the corner joints easier and more aesthetically pleasing, which is probably the worst part taken care of.
Plast Craft Games stuff looks like good value, I'm just not sure how sturdy it is. It's probably okay, and it's cheap enough to give a try. That box says it comes with some scenery in the box, but I have no idea what that means. For a test game, I'm sure tupperware containers and other similar items will do the trick if need be.
26th, going to iga city in mie-prefecture
Wiki tells me it used to be the centre of ninjitsu :O
Seems like a small city with lots of culture, which is actually really awesome!
Hey AusGAF, go make sure you check out Joaquin Phoenix's forehead: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=121422028#post121422028
Ruthless_Barbarian
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Spare US PSN beta code for Destiny, any takers? Reply asap as I am offering them elsewhere too.
dishwasherlove
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Destiny Beta. 11gbish. Lets go.
reptilescorpio
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Anyone need a PAL PS4 code?
Yay, thank you! AusGAF is bestGAF
Thanks dude. Today's the day where things traditionally slow down and we'll see how things pan out in a week or two from now. Still keeping my fingers crossed!
And I can tell you if it wasn't for a five minute, literally last-minute-of-AusPAX conversation between a member of the press and the team that just happened because the journo just happened to be walking by the booth that the Kickstarter would have completely crashed and burned already. It's amazing how much a chance connection can change things.
Sure why not, they're nice guys, what else you gonna do with $20?
Horrible news =[
My parents are flying Malaysia Airlines home from Europe in a week and a half...
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bodyboarder
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Yeah crazy stuff. Even crazier a guy in the thread in OT knew people off both planes.
Poimandres
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Wolf: New Order on sale for $24 with a voucher on Green Man apparently.
I want it, and the price is good... but my backlog is huge, and it will get cheaper. Decisions decisions.
I want it, and the price is good... but my backlog is huge, and it will get cheaper. Decisions decisions.
reptilescorpio
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$385 for a PS4 and NBA 2K14 on Sunday (as long as Dick Smith don't put up the prices!)
GMG sale, use P36EYA-K5JYKT-ABO7X9 and GMGAU-3J9MF-MUINW coupons
Wolfenstein: The New Order for $24
Return to Castle Wolfenstein for $1.92
Wolfenstein 3D for $1.37
Doom 3 for $1.75
Doom 3 Resurrection of Evil for $1.75
Doom 3 BFG Edition for $7.49
GMG sale, use P36EYA-K5JYKT-ABO7X9 and GMGAU-3J9MF-MUINW coupons
Wolfenstein: The New Order for $24
Return to Castle Wolfenstein for $1.92
Wolfenstein 3D for $1.37
Doom 3 for $1.75
Doom 3 Resurrection of Evil for $1.75
Doom 3 BFG Edition for $7.49
I can't believe I forgot to share this. Something that is surely appealing to all you mums and dads. Grandmother Fish is a book for teaching evolution to preschoolers. It's on Kickstarter now and only 4 days remain. I'm sorry I didn't share this earlier to accommodate family budgets of those who may be interested.
Jonathan Tweet, the man behind this, is also a game designer. He was lead designer of Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition, Over the Edge, Ars Magica and, most recently, 13th Age. His passion for this is right up there with gaming. Looking at what he has contributed to 13th Age, which I think is a brilliant game, there is no way this could be anything less than great and an enjoyable learning experience for kids.
Now, I know that the shipping cost makes Grandmother Fish an expensive book, but a number of additional books can be added without increasing the shipping cost. I don't have children, but some of my friends do. If any of you would like to pick this up, I am more than willing do go in on it with someone and split the cost of shipping. If more are interested, we could decrease that cost even more. Let me know if this is helpful and I can PayPal some money across.
Jonathan Tweet, the man behind this, is also a game designer. He was lead designer of Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition, Over the Edge, Ars Magica and, most recently, 13th Age. His passion for this is right up there with gaming. Looking at what he has contributed to 13th Age, which I think is a brilliant game, there is no way this could be anything less than great and an enjoyable learning experience for kids.
Now, I know that the shipping cost makes Grandmother Fish an expensive book, but a number of additional books can be added without increasing the shipping cost. I don't have children, but some of my friends do. If any of you would like to pick this up, I am more than willing do go in on it with someone and split the cost of shipping. If more are interested, we could decrease that cost even more. Let me know if this is helpful and I can PayPal some money across.
reptilescorpio
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Yeah that looks awesome Danoss! I'm in for a $25 copy from the 4 pack, without a doubt.
I don't think our religious school would have much on evolution at a young level, despite their general coolness with bible stuff
I don't think our religious school would have much on evolution at a young level, despite their general coolness with bible stuff
ClivePwned
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fuck id. Not giving them a cent.
bodyboarder
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There's no way dse don't raise their price.
reptilescorpio
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After their last 20% off eBay deal I wouldn't be shocked if they don't remember to put prices up if they don't do it tonight lol
To clarify, the $25 international shipping is a flat rate for up to nine books, so it's not really a four pack we're splitting. We're splitting the shipping portion. So with three of us in, they are $33.33 each. Once we peer pressure Omi into buying, it will be $31.25 each.
Actually, he's right. I totally missed the $100 tier. Four books, no shipping cost.
What the shit. I even checked again before posting that, because I wouldn't want to look stupid posting something that was wrong now would I. Apparently CTRL+F Four was too hard.
So that's pretty cool. And means we have one spot open in the four pack I guess?
Poimandres
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Why is that?
Haha, it happens. I didn't even notice until Rep mentioned it.
And yep, one spot left. I'm sure someone will take it up. If that doesn't happen, it's better value to just get the four pack anyway and figure out what to do with the spare one later.
ClivePwned
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because. that's why.
I have determined this weekend will be the weekend I start playing Ground Zeroes properly. Destiny Beta? pffft. I don't think I could deal with having it wrenched away for a6 or so weeks so I'll just wait.
I should also grab Strider while I wipe the dust off the PS4.
Marshmellow
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Uhh hey dishwasher, this is interesting, didn't know AusGAF liked tabletop.
I have a heap of Infinity and there is enough terrain in our house for 2 tables. i think my housemate has spent around $600 on terrain.
Where do you reside in AUS?
dishwasherlove
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Hello new friend. I live in rural NSW will shortly be residing in Melbourne.
Edit: it seems you are in Brisbane. That's a pity.
Edit: it seems you are in Brisbane. That's a pity.
Marshmellow
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Well if you visit up to Brisbane (also Danoss etc. anyone elese)
Let me know and happy to have you swing by for a day of tabletop and/or drinking....
Let me know and happy to have you swing by for a day of tabletop
and/or drinking....dishwasherlove
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I lived in Brisbane and used to play Mordheim at Good Games in Spring Hill. Heaps of good gaming clubs up that way which makes me a little jealous. All my friends in Melbourne play Warhammer Fantasy but I think I'll be able to twist a few arms to Infinity given the buy in is less than $100 for a force.
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