Femmeworth
Banned
Now that I look more into Mage Knight the art isn't all that appealing, particularly how women are depicted. :| The character they added for The Lost Legion expansion is a bit of a slap in the face.
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Unfortunately, this is one area a lot of board gaming has some growing up to do
Most definitely. One could say the same about tabletop in general. >.>
There's alot of games that don't do it (pretty much every Euro), you just have to avoid fantasy first, and sci fantasy (.ie fantasy in space) second.
antiquegamer
Member
Yep pretty much this, if this type of thing bother you then avoid this type of themes as many arts and depiction are typical of male fantasy depiction of women I iron bikini or beefy dude bro guys. That said not all are that way, LoTR LCG have great arts so does Mistfall, Legend of Andor both of which is Fantasy theme.
I always think Mage Knight arts are pretty ugly in general and the theme is sort if slap on as it came from WizKids clix game so I didn't expect much. Game is awesome though.
Since we are on subject if Dominion (game no one in my family want to play because boring theme or lack thereof) have any of you play Arctic Scarvenger HQ? I saw the game at my local store and told it play like Dominion.
Femmeworth
Banned
Fantasy Flight Games in general seems more progressive.
Descent was pretty bad with the bikini armor, but this was before 2.0, so there might be less of it now (I'd let others chime in here).
disillusion386
Member
Don't worry, you and your friend are good to go. 2-player Dominion is the best way to play as there's a lot more strategic depth. I know you just started playing, but you should check out http://dominionstrategy.com/ and its forum. It used to be a lot more active when Isotropic (amazing, unofficial online Dominion) was around, but there's still plenty to read about.
I'm selling my copy of Dominion if it helps lol
kurisu1974
Banned
I got Ghost Stories last week to prepare for next month (Halloween) and tried a solo game, lost horrible but it was just for learning and I don't really enjoy playing solo all that much. Game seems cool, easy to understand but hard to master, which always is a good thing in my opinion. I now have a lot of Bauza games (also have Tokaido, Takenoko and 7 Wonders).
When starting this hobby about a year ago, I mostly focused on euro games and gateway games, but I have a feeling that my wife actually prefers thematic games, even if she beats me all the time in games like Bruges or Five Tribes which I think are her two favorite euros. Now I'm thinking to get Eldritch Horror as a second Halloween night game. I hope it clicks.
When starting this hobby about a year ago, I mostly focused on euro games and gateway games, but I have a feeling that my wife actually prefers thematic games, even if she beats me all the time in games like Bruges or Five Tribes which I think are her two favorite euros. Now I'm thinking to get Eldritch Horror as a second Halloween night game. I hope it clicks.
Prison Outbreak (the season 2 set) has a lot of fiddly add-ons to the rules for special doors/watch towers/tiles etc & the tile art isn't as well defined.
Rue Morgue (season 3) is personally my favourite of the expansions/seasons, changing the rules a little, nice set of tiles (hospital/tents). It's got more survivors, no zombivors. I don't find the new zombie type, skinner, particularly interesting after playing with it a few times, but I might be alone on that, and the other new type, seeker, just makes the game a crapshoot, which I don't like.
I used to just recommend getting the base set, but these days? Rue Morgue might be the better long term value.
Solo or group? I should probably buy this game.
We played a two player game. We also used Friday (extra worker) and the dog (extra worker only for exploration and hunting), so it was "easy" mode, even though it took us until the last turn, and my character was almost dead. It's definitely a brutal game, and I don't think I'll win every time. Also feels highly thematic for a euro.
Took me ages to win the first scenario. I took carpenter and nails. Which is best combo for solo play first mission.
SwiftDeath
Member
Yeah my initial experiences with Robinson Crusoe were rough
Somehow my brother and I were convinced you had to pay 1 Wood on top of the shown costs for each invention
That made the game quite a bit harder lol
Still managed to win one of the games though
Somehow my brother and I were convinced you had to pay 1 Wood on top of the shown costs for each invention
That made the game quite a bit harder lol
Still managed to win one of the games though
I think I'm slowly reaching the board game event horizon of too many games and not enough time to play them all or give them all a fair shake.
My friends and I joke about "cost per play" when it comes to board games, and some of my pickups have a dangerously high play:cost ratio right now, especially lower player count games.
I should probably start rotating my collection but I can't bring myself to do it just yet!
My friends and I joke about "cost per play" when it comes to board games, and some of my pickups have a dangerously high play:cost ratio right now, especially lower player count games.
I should probably start rotating my collection but I can't bring myself to do it just yet!
disillusion386
Member
What are your guys' thoughts on Splendor?
I'm thinking of getting it for my next game purchase, and based on what I've read about it, it seems to hit a lot of the right notes for me: short game length, simple game mechanics, good for 2 players, has enough strategy with engine-building, etc.
The other one I'm thinking about is Elysium (coincidentally, by the same publisher), but the 2 player version apparently isn't as good.
I'm thinking of getting it for my next game purchase, and based on what I've read about it, it seems to hit a lot of the right notes for me: short game length, simple game mechanics, good for 2 players, has enough strategy with engine-building, etc.
The other one I'm thinking about is Elysium (coincidentally, by the same publisher), but the 2 player version apparently isn't as good.
Hm, you could play it solo? Any other recommended games that let you do that?
SwiftDeath
Member
Mage Knight is supposed to be really good for soloing. I've only played 1 game solo and was learning the rules at the time. Still quite fun though
Here's a thread with some other recommendations
Single player dungeon crawling BOARD games
I'm not sure I would Splendor as "engine-building" since it is so simple. You just match colors to get cards, and each card gives you a permanent -1 discount on a particular color and more cards. If you collect enough of certain colors you can get "noble" tiles which have no effect other than victory points. I guess it's technically a simple engine that always works the same way?
The board layout keeps randomly being updated from 3 decks as you get cards, so you might expect to get a third blue card or something and then get completely screwed by deck ordering.
A lot of people seem to like it. I own it, and I'm okay with it, and the heavy poker chips are cool, but it's a little too simple and random for me to really love it, I think.
If you're looking for a good 2-player game that hits a lot of similar notes as Splendor, I'd recommend Jaipur. Granted, it's *only* a 2-player game but it's pretty great.
disillusion386
Member
I'm not sure I would Splendor as "engine-building" since it is so simple. You just match colors to get cards, and each card gives you a permanent -1 discount on a particular color and more cards. If you collect enough of certain colors you can get "noble" tiles which have no effect other than victory points. I guess it's technically a simple engine that always works the same way?
The board layout keeps randomly being updated from 3 decks as you get cards, so you might expect to get a third blue card or something and then get completely screwed by deck ordering.
A lot of people seem to like it. I own it, and I'm okay with it, and the heavy poker chips are cool, but it's a little too simple and random for me to really love it, I think.
I guess that's what a lot of people on BGG mean. Simple, but still has elements of engine-building.
I actually got Jaipur as a gift last year and have only played it once. There was something about it that I just didn't enjoy. Now I'm worried Splendor would have the same problem, but I'm reading that it's a lot more dynamic and has various ways to victory.
Femmeworth
Banned
The SO convinced me to throw out the encounter cards for Temple of Elemental Evil. Basically they were going to end up quitting because it was too frustrating, so removing them seemed like they would make things easier. Also I wanted to play two heroes but they were already feeling like an accessory, which was a valid point. Started adventure two again and the third tile we drew had three monsters. T_T Off to a great start. I really need to let go of killing the monsters and just running for it.
disillusion386
Member
Ooof maybe I shouldn't get Splendor then.
Imperial Settlers, Legendary Deckbuilders, Mage Knight, Lord of the Rings LCG, Shadowrun CG, Pandemic, Hostage Negotiator, Friday
super-famicom
Member
My wife and I really enjoy playing Splendor. The mechanics aren't too complex, but there is a good, but not heavy, amount of strategy involved. I've played it with three other players as well and it held up. Everyone I introduced the game to has really liked it.
I might have to look into Jaipur, based on the posts I just read.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Mage Knight is thick in rules, but it's an incredible game once you learn it. Fantastic fantastic solo game.
I'll definitely look into some of these. Thanks, everyone (and thanks for the link!).
Were you drawn to D&D, or just that particular game?
So I backed 7th Continent. If I get one full play out of it, I figure it'll be worth it.
Then again, it is Kickstarter, so it'll probably come out some time in 2017.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1926712971/the-7th-continent-explore-survive-you-are-the-hero
Still, the game looks ambitious, and if they get 80% of what they're aiming for, I'll enjoy it.
Then again, it is Kickstarter, so it'll probably come out some time in 2017.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1926712971/the-7th-continent-explore-survive-you-are-the-hero
Still, the game looks ambitious, and if they get 80% of what they're aiming for, I'll enjoy it.
Backed it earlier. Game looks dope as hell. Used to love Fighting Fantasy as a kid. Really hoping this lives up to that.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Money has been thrown at them. Game looks pretty great. Thanks for the reminder!
I love this game for it's ability to be a deckbuilder and a baseball simulator on a "modified" rule set all while being super fun and super exciting. Not even a baseball fan and this game gets me running laps around my kitchen screaming "WALK OFF HOME RUN THE CROWD GOES WILD!"
You have a small set of cards that you draw from to form your lineup. How you play your team will win or lose you the game. In between games you spend money on recruiting new players to your team. There is a paper-rock-scissors style of meta to the three types of players, humans, cyborgs and robots but it never feels like a mindless play and see style card game.
You have a small set of cards that you draw from to form your lineup. How you play your team will win or lose you the game. In between games you spend money on recruiting new players to your team. There is a paper-rock-scissors style of meta to the three types of players, humans, cyborgs and robots but it never feels like a mindless play and see style card game.
antiquegamer
Member
I am really surprise how much funding the game got already. I just back Gloom of Kilforth and the shipping from UK almost stop me from backing them. ($25.00 for $50.00 game ) I decided to back them because I love the artworks and the very unlikely that the game will get published outside of KS. I think I am going to wait on 7th Continent and the other gloom game (Gloomhaven).
Indeed, get Rue Morgue but do buy the standalone tiles for season 1.
Still the best tileset there is and syncs nicely with Rue Morgue. We just made a 45 tileset with rue morgue and 2x season tiles and it looked like a little town.
Yep. Gonna have stuff a watch later, but the cost of shipping to Canada is always such a turnoff.
*laughs*
Time and time zone?
I am surprised as well. It is tracking to be over $3 million last I checked. It is a very high price point to me, without shipping. I find it crazy that people will shell out over $100 for a game they haven't played but then moan when the board game apps come out at $4.99.
Someone on this forum, I believe, has called it designer board games and that is really what we are getting into these days, especially on kickstarter.
I'll probably get started around 5:30 pm PST. If we can lock in 5 total players here I will password the game. If not I will just create the game and we'll get whoever is in there. I haven't tried out the voice chat in the game yet.
Edit: Something came up, might not be able to start until about 9 pm pst. Might have to reschedule for another day.