Prophet Steve
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I said in the first post that I thought it felt less convenient. With all the expansions it requires many pages of rules. It is no dealbreaker but it is a big reason in the choice between the Dutch and German version for me.
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I said in the first post that I thought it felt less convenient. With all the expansions it requires many pages of rules. It is no dealbreaker but it is a big reason in the choice between the Dutch and German version for me.
My apologies. I didn't catch that part.
I've been curious about this, as well. My group and I like Defenders of the Realm, so this also caught my eye.
joeyjoejoeshabadoo
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I played Merchant of Venus last night, we played with FFG's Standard game. I actually really liked it but there are flaws. First off, the game is just too long and sort of fizzles out at the end. The most exciting part about the game is the first two thirds. The exploration in the beginning is fun and provides an element of surprise. The middle part of the game is getting your engine running. The problem is the last third, you are just sort of moving around trying to find something to do or finishing up whatever it is you were doing in the first two thirds of the game. I honestly think you can lop off the last ten rounds and not really miss anything.
From BGG:
There's a new website called Esoteric Order of Gamers -- they offer free (donation optional) rules sheets. They seem really nicely designed and have a nice selection. I might buy card stock just to make a couple of these.
There's a new website called Esoteric Order of Gamers -- they offer free (donation optional) rules sheets. They seem really nicely designed and have a nice selection. I might buy card stock just to make a couple of these.
Thanks for the impression! So because I love sci-fi-themed games, I should pick up Twilight Imperium as well?
So I've decided to jump headfirst into the world of board games. I mainly wanted to get into them because my gf was interested in game nights. So I predominantly went with games that at least focused on 2 players. I did a bit of research and ordered:
Smash Up (And the expansion)
King of Tokyo (And the expansion)
Lost Cities
Pandemic
I think those should be a nice springboard for both of us since we're new to the idea of board games. (Outside of Monopoly and the old standbys) Would you guys have any other recommendations for must have games? Eventually I'd want to have game nights with some friends too. (Which is why I grabbed Smash Up and King of Tokyo)
Smash Up (And the expansion)
King of Tokyo (And the expansion)
Lost Cities
Pandemic
I think those should be a nice springboard for both of us since we're new to the idea of board games. (Outside of Monopoly and the old standbys) Would you guys have any other recommendations for must have games? Eventually I'd want to have game nights with some friends too. (Which is why I grabbed Smash Up and King of Tokyo)
BomberMouse
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If the theme appeals to your group, it's a fun lighthearted gateway game.
I am not crazy about it -- very light area control. The upside is that there is a lot of variety with the way that the armies and power slot together. If you are curious try the iOS app.
Twilight Imperium is THE sci-fi game. Just don't expect to be able to knock out a game in any reasonable amount of time. Playing it is an all-day (or multi-day) affair. That said, it will give you experiences that you will remember forever.
Ok, that seems smart.
This is a rebranding of UniversalHead's Headless Hollow rules site, so needless to say its pretty damn handy.
Runewars is probably a good jumping off point. It takes probably half the time to play a game. If you like Runewars, then I can recommend TI3 heartily. It adds plenty to make the game different enough from Runewars, but they both have a somewhat similar feel.
That makes sense. Seems like a TON of new content for a new undertaking.
Alcotholic
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I think it's what Risk should really be. My only real issue is the compartments for all the pieces dont fit properly. And there are a lot of pieces.
A nice gateway euro like Catan, Ticket to Ride or Carcassonne might be a good next step. The latter two of those play very well with two.
That being said, take your take acquiring new games... watch video reviews online... wait until you've played what you have to get a sense of your tastes.
Affeinvasion
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Excellent. Can you reveal the basic themes?
You had me at custom dice. Can't wait for more info!
Please say you're re-printing Cave Evil.
SillyEskimo
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Great start. I am in a similar boat and looking at a wide selection of games to add to my collection. Smash Up and King of Tokyo were actually in my Amazon basket not less than an hour ago oddly enough, but instead I chose to get my wife a slew of books for my wife for mother's day
Since you and I seem to be in a similar situation, I'll share my next planned couple of purchases. Survive: Escape From Atlantis + expansions
Carcassonne
The Settlers of Catan
and I will get King of Tokyo and Smash Up with expansions as well
I just bought Ticket to Ride today and plan on playing it tonight. It's one of those games where I've herd nothing but good things about so I'm eager to give it a test run.
BattleMonkey
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Tried out Arctic Scavengers. We really liked it. Deck builder essentially but with 3 different ways you acquire the cards instead of the usual one most deck builders have. Combat is not threatening or harmful to anyone, it's just another method of potentially winning another card for your deck. Theres also not tons of special abilities or unique card effects that create rule issues, the cards mainly focus on 4 main stats and modify them.
I really need to stop watching Shut Up & Sit Down, when they like a game, they just radiate enthusiasm for it that is infecting. Now I am considering looking at City of Remnants too next month because of them.
Any GAFers with experience of it?
Any GAFers with experience of it?
BattleMonkey
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Bah, finally got the phase 2 zombicide stuff and they sent me the wrong figs....
I watched their video because of this post and now I am on the same situation
Also watched the watch it played explanation of the rules and that made it look really cool also
I've yet to play a four-player game, which would probably be more ideal, but it was still fun with two. It has has a lot of different mechanics that work together smoothly. As long as you aren't expecting a straight warfare game like Risk and realize it's a victory point game (a problem many newbies have with Twilight Imperium) I think there is a lot of fun to be had.
Whut'd the send ya? I'll buy anything extra or don't want! :3
BattleMonkey
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So new Bystander cards for Legendary expansion are posted up, look like they now have "reward" abilities that trigger when you rescue them instead of being blank cards for use with other cards.
Yea I'm sure I could unload it, but waiting to hear from CMON about it and what they want me to do. Hopefully they let let me keep the wrong item and just send me what I asked for hehe.
Yea I'm sure I could unload it, but waiting to hear from CMON about it and what they want me to do. Hopefully they let let me keep the wrong item and just send me what I asked for hehe.
I cleaned up the GenCon Event CSV and posted it on my Drive in preparation for Sunday. Click here.
Nice, watch this guys series of video's. Helped me off the start.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJrM7lwChaQ
Thanks!
I will say, the Headless Hollow summaries are excellent for Arkham Horror, and there's a great couple of flow charts on the Geek that handle the "flow" better than the rule book.
Yeah. I def look for videos and geek files to learn a game faster/easier, was mostly just saying it's not a terribly hard game to learn.
Looking forward to the next Tide of Iron expansion.
1A Games is taking a lot of community feedback, which is great. The kickstarter should begin soon. It will also be released into stores. Glad that it isn't in the hand of FFG anymore.
Why? I thought FFG was a pretty solid publisher.
Don't get me wrong, I like FFG, but they seemed to have too much on their plate to support Tide of Iron further with regards to expansions, more balanced scenario's, etc.
Affeinvasion
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In my experience this has more to do with who you play with than what you play. I've played with people that even make co-op games feel competitive.
I'm looking for something similar, although I'd like it to scale up so it fits more players as well.
Currently my options are:
Pandemic - seems a bit too complicated for my group
Escape: Curse of the Temple - I'll probably order this, though it's far from stress-free
Flash Point - Or maybe I'll get this instead, can't really decide. It certainly looks interesting.
Edit: ok, I've narrowed it down to either Escape or Flash Point. I can't pick one... Halp
Haha, I hope so as well!
Oh man oh man, I might bite on Tides of Iron now. I want to compare it to Memoir 44 and see which "wins out" as my WWII game of choice.
Haha, I hope so as well!
Oh man oh man, I might bite on Tides of Iron now. I want to compare it to Memoir 44 and see which "wins out" as my WWII game of choice.
Memoir is definitely easier to play, but for me I just love the components and minis that come with ToI.
Gaming Truth
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It's also stressful because its crazy hard, which is part of the fun
I'm looking for something similar, although I'd like it to scale up so it fits more players as well.
Currently my options are:
Pandemic - seems a bit too complicated for my group
Escape: Curse of the Temple - I'll probably order this, though it's far from stress-free
Flash Point - Or maybe I'll get this instead, can't really decide. It certainly looks interesting.
Edit: ok, I've narrowed it down to either Escape or Flash Point. I can't pick one... Halp
Bumping. I'm not looking for "stress-free" necessarily. Just not competitive. Sometimes I want to play a board game and not be competing with whoever I'm playing with, you know?
Another way to go is to look for board games that don't have much interaction. A lot of people say that when you're playing Agricola you're actually playing against the game rather than the other player.
Much depends on whether you get really worked up about those scores at the end of the game.
look into co-op games? Elder Sign, the ones listed there Pandemic, FlashPoint, the D&D dungeon crawlers, mice and mystics.. there are quite a few co-op games out there.
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