Ugh. Still makes me sick.
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Ugh. Still makes me sick.
Yes. http://www.quartertothree.com/fp/20...t-wont-have-tom-chick-to-kick-around-anymore/
Was thre a GAF thread on that article? Or did we talk about it in here already? I recognise the quote about reviews being "too often a matter of cheerleading on behalf of the already winning teams."
I don't always agree with Tom Chick's reviews, but I always like reading what he has to say about them.
BanShunsaku
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Hmm. I thought something seemed a bit different about you all.
3 weeks on a farm with no internet or video games makes Josh something something
Something like that?
FormallyMegadrive
Member
I'd rather serve in greece than in singapore....... its like sleeping in a rice cooker
It's in Cyprus though, not Greece. Not as nice, not as economically fucked. We can't drink the water cos of radiation!
Plus we arent allowed one half of the country without a Turkish escort otherwise we'd get beaten and deadI think I would be on the phone every day to someone to find out what was on sale and to buy it for me. I'm an addict.
codswallop
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I went away for 5 days over Christmas, but luckily I had mobile reception so checked Steam sales every day.
And still didn't buy anything whatsoever
shanshan310
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I guess its not that crazy
I'll probably end up doing at least that, if I go into post grad.BanShunsaku
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Yep, pretty much.
I had some sketchy 3G coverage but thought it would be good to avoid the steam sales.
Been playing heaps of boardgames though (Cargo Noir, Citadels, Agricola) and reading a lot.
End result it that I've kinda lost interest in video games *gasp*
BanShunsaku
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I'm sorry
Do I have to turn in my badge?
I’ve played all three of them with my other half... She loves Cargo Noir, probably cos she really enjoys the bidding aspect (and the screwing me over aspect).
She also loves Citadels, which we both found really simple to learn (it is more fun with extra players but still plays well with only 2).
We only played Agricola last night for the first time (with one other person) and it was a lot to take in at first, but after a couple of games we got the hang of it. It is a relatively short game (maybe an hour and a bit with 3 players) and there is a lot of room for different strategies. Like similar games it seems a bit daunting at first but once you get your head around the rules it is actually quite simple (and heaps of fun). Also the base game comes with a crapload of cards for more advanced gameplay, seems like there will be a lot of replay value.
It's in Cyprus though, not Greece. Not as nice, not as economically fucked. We can't drink the water cos of radiation!
maybe not then
the only real regional conflicts singapore has had in recent time is malaysia hogging all the water.
ps:I haven't really played the other megami tensei series but devil survivor is probably the hardest game I've ever touched.
It took every ounce of effort to get past day six without gamefaqs..... and then on day seven....
fuck this shit o.o
Same boat as me man. After playing some PnP RPGs, board, and card games I have no desire to play video games at all.
Citadels sounds like fun? What are your thoughts on it?
Card games that I've really enjoyed are Dominion and Munchkin, looking at picking up The Resistance.
I've only really played the Arkham Horror board game, but damn is it a good time!
YOU.
The tracking site has broken on me to check your secret santa gifts.. but they should have been there by now.. have they?
This story is amazing. I wondered if the appeals board are served wine and cheese while hearing cases. There is more at the link, though I can't quite work out this writer at the appeals board. Frustrated writer who reluctantly took the job venting some creative turn of phrase? perhaps a naive women enamored by tiny letting her creative writing and imagination run?
LinkThe Age said:
shanshan310
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Yeah, and there's only 24 letters
(They used to use Chinese characters but those are slowly being fazed out).
My friend from Singapore had to go help out in Thailand during his service.
(They used to use Chinese characters but those are slowly being fazed out).
maybe not then
the only real regional conflicts singapore has had in recent time is malaysia hogging all the water.
My friend from Singapore had to go help out in Thailand during his service.
BanShunsaku
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Yeh Citadels is highly recommended. Really easy to learn but lots of potential for strategy the more you play it. And it is pretty cheap too, well worth a purchase IMO.
Heh, yeah most smt games get pretty tough. This one has been more annoying because of the gimmicky boss battles. I actually might pick up the 3ds version later when it's cheaper to see the extra stuff.
I'm the opposite. I enjoy playing videogames (good ones) and have no time for board games.
However, looking at the detailed type sets you can get, I'd really love to give one a try. Problem is, I still dont really know anyone in WA, let alone anyone who would be regularly up for a go. :/
However, looking at the detailed type sets you can get, I'd really love to give one a try. Problem is, I still dont really know anyone in WA, let alone anyone who would be regularly up for a go. :/
Cheers! It looked good on Shut Up & Sit Down, just wanted another view on it.
I have heard great things and really want to play it. Ever since seeing Fortune and Glory on the RPS blog, I really want to play that also; though being so big and only owning a motorcycle, it's difficult to cart such a large box anywhere.
Hey, there are a number of us in Sydney, like myself and Ban, what about a SydGAF trad games night? Just throwing it out there.
BanShunsaku
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If you can find one other person to play with you, I'd recommend picking up Ticket to Ride. I used it as the gateway board game to get my girlfriend interested and she plays pretty much everything with me these days.
Ticket to Ride is the ultimate in gateway games.
Nordic Countries <3
Edit: That and Carcassonne.
I did find a good one cheap a few years ago. Six. It's just a two (or 4) person tile game. One team in red, other black, and you have hexagonal tiles. Objective is to make either a hexagon, straight line or triangle with six same colour tiles. It is a simple idea with lots of possibilities. I highly recommend it as a slightly more complex version of connect 4 plus mind games.
I'll check out ticket to ride next time I'm down the shops. I think there are a few game city stores or whatever theyre called nearby. Something with a bit of narrative or scenario is something I'd like to be able to give a go. Thanks for the suggestion in any case.
If you don't have much luck, try buying online at Milsims Games. They have a decent range of stuff there.
Looks like Games Empire has Ticket to Ride on for cheap at $54.99 + p/p.
codswallop
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It was designed to be easy enough to 'get' in a morning, and to be able to read and write within a week. Bear in mind it was developed by scholars, but targeted at people who historically had never read or written anything in their lives.
This.
Careful, some shops are a ripoff. Games World in Chadstone (Vic) wanted over $100 for Ticket to Ride Nordic Countries, but I got it from Milsims for about $55 delivered.
FormallyMegadrive
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how good are cops?
oh wait, they fucking suck
edit: you guys should see if you can borrow ankh's officeworks monopoly
Link?
$100 is fucking ridiculous. I doubt even MindGames in the CBD sell it for that. (edit, its $95... fuck http://www.mindgamesmelbourne.com/stock.php )
Also recommend GamesEmpire for board game purchases.
What the fuck is this shit
So, AusGAF - I'm coming up to the end of my magazine subscriptions, and considering dropping down to one only and not even buying any others. They take up too much room and I cant justify buying 3 regularly anymore.
Currently I get:
Edge (in shops)
Pros: well written reviews
Cons: industry focus, chasing fads/marketing hype, meaningless, boring columns full of waffle, everything is online anyway
Retro Gamer (sub)
Pros: written with passion, great features
Cons: not entirely interesting to me when covering stuff I never get into
Games TM (sub)
Pros: reviews mostly exclusive to mag, written pretty well, good features/columns
Cons: increased 'industry' focus, falls for the same marketing hype as edge/gaf
Anyone have any alternative suggestions?
Currently I get:
Edge (in shops)
Pros: well written reviews
Cons: industry focus, chasing fads/marketing hype, meaningless, boring columns full of waffle, everything is online anyway
Retro Gamer (sub)
Pros: written with passion, great features
Cons: not entirely interesting to me when covering stuff I never get into
Games TM (sub)
Pros: reviews mostly exclusive to mag, written pretty well, good features/columns
Cons: increased 'industry' focus, falls for the same marketing hype as edge/gaf
Anyone have any alternative suggestions?
ClivePwned
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I renewed my Edge Zineo sub for $27 and read it mainly on the iPad. That's what two issues in a store.
Print is read.
codswallop
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Frankly I wouldn't subscribe to a gaming print magazine at all. The types of content I'd be most interested in would be in-depth long form articles, and I doubt there are any topics of sufficient interest that would run for that long.
I want this but can't imagine anything in the gaming world that would ever be interesting enough to warrant something like it.
I want this but can't imagine anything in the gaming world that would ever be interesting enough to warrant something like it.
Which is fine if you already own a tablet, otherwise it would be cheaper to subscribe for 3 years of Edge instead.
I had to look up what J-Rap was
"Actual Japanese rap lyrics have a tendency to refer to mundane subjects such as food, cell phones, and shopping."
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