I think you made the right decision. Those guys are great at making good looking Kickstarters... too bad they can't follow-up as they promise.
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Board Gaming Era |OT| (Mostly) Unplugged Gaming
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Probably the most drop-in friendly RPG-in-a-box game there is.
Not sure about rules videos but I highly recommend you check this out for storage.
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Y.A.S.S (Yet Another Storage Solution) | Gloomhaven
A few people have messaged me asking for pictures showing how I've organized Gloomhaven. I think it's a great system: everything fits in the box, the important things are labelled and well separated, set up and tear down are quick, and implementing it doesn't consume a huge
I bought Gloomhaven and asked for tutorial recommendations and everyone told me to buy JOTL so I bought that and I'm about 75% of the way through and I'm sure one day I'll get to Gloomhaven! When I do I'll be very prepared lol.
I played 3 of them and the experience was mostly pleasant.
It's played with a decoder wheel and some index cards + paper/cardboard material. Some material is meant to be destroyed during the game, making them not resellable.
They are mostly puzzle-based and very dry on the narrative side.
The hard one we did was very hard, but there is a hint system if you're stuck.
I prefer the Unlock series, they require an app but are much more fun to play.
Some are hit and miss but most are pretty good. Some puzzles are hard af though. And yea it's basically an "escape room in a box" type of game. The Unlocked! series is good too.
Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy Review - A Plastic Classic
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Now I know where Paradox got inspiration from when they made Stellaris.
Apparently I accidentally ordered 2 full pledges of Marvel United. OOPS! That was not my intent at all and I have no idea how I didn't even notice until just last night while poking around my various Kickstarters.
Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy Review - A Plastic Classic
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Now I know where Paradox got inspiration from when they made Stellaris.
I haven't played the "new" version, but I adore the first one. It's the best "space conquering" game out there, better than TI3 as it's playable + teachable much more easily. That's a controversial opinion with some ;) It's got some rough edges that the new version improves, sure, but I dont' feel the need to throw out my game, expansions + storage for it. Love the tech + ship building. Love the push forward with influence + the economy of money vs influence.
Watching the vid now, really enjoying it. It's selling the experience really well.
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Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy Review - A Plastic Classic
Support the Show: https://bit.ly/SupportSUSDBuy This Game: https://bit.ly/SUSDEclipse In US: https://bit.ly/3ynpMo1 In CA: https://bit.ly/3PjutpZ In AU: http...
Now I know where Paradox got inspiration from when they made Stellaris.
I bought the second edition off the strength of the game after my first play in March. Paid over the odds to get all the bobbins from the kickstarter but it's bloody excellent fun.
I love the original version as well. The new version doesn't seem to change all that many things, but the new storage solutions seems sooo nice. Instant setup.
I'm almost considering selling my old version to help fund an upgrade, but the expansions aren't available for the new version yet, and I don't think I'd want to be without them.
What country are you in? I'd love to buy that from you.
Eclipse second is strange. It's one less round then the original but I'm still having a tough time getting it to the table. It's also actually got some fairly fiddly rules. I did a rules explanation and everyone got mad at me because i mixed up some rule about movement. I love the game so it's a shame that they had a bad experience and are less likely to play with me now. I often rush rules to 'just get to the game' and i don't want to talk people's ear off for 45 minutes but maybe i need to be more comprehensive next time.
On the other hand, I played a few games of Search for Planet X recently and everyone LOVED it. Even my wife, who does not normally care for board games took to it. It's just so different from everything else, and whilst you get more information then others and are trying to work faster, it never feels too competitive. It feels like you're trying to sort out your own puzzle.
On the other hand, I played a few games of Search for Planet X recently and everyone LOVED it. Even my wife, who does not normally care for board games took to it. It's just so different from everything else, and whilst you get more information then others and are trying to work faster, it never feels too competitive. It feels like you're trying to sort out your own puzzle.
You find some real cool shit in smaller shops, as someone who just got into FF LCG's I just found these Arkham Horror stuff in the same store for MSRP:
- All 5 Investigator packs.
-All 6 Circle undone mythos.
- Barkham Horror.
I lost my fucking mind I tell you!!
- All 5 Investigator packs.
-All 6 Circle undone mythos.
- Barkham Horror.
I lost my fucking mind I tell you!!
Play JOTL solo instead controlling 2 characters by yourself. It's awesome.
I love them. My SO and I have played through them all (except the four on shelf). They are a little over 1 hour and a great date night. I'd recommend keeping it at two though. There are only so many things to look at that some people in a larger group wouldn't get to experience it.
Keep in mind, they are ONE play type games. It cannot be replayed at all. I like that aspect and just chuck when completed. But I highly recommend them.
I haven't seen a review but I was thinking of trying to sell off my pledge to directly ship to them. Glad I spent a little as possible.
Crucial mistake when it comes to complex beasts like Eclipse, TI, Die Macher or Gaia Project. Make sure everything is crystal clear before starting or you've just doomed the playthrough to collapse under it's own weight.
The Boys KS just dropped out of nowhere. Based on the comic not the TV show:
www.kickstarter.com
I'm a massive fan of the comic but this seems a bit expensive for me. I'll keep an eye on it and see if the SGs add much value.
THE BOYS: This Is Going To Hurt The Board Game
A Competitive Adventure Game For 1-5 Players. Based on the hit-series THE BOYS by Dynamite Entertainment.
I'm a massive fan of the comic but this seems a bit expensive for me. I'll keep an eye on it and see if the SGs add much value.
The Boys KS just dropped out of nowhere. Based on the comic not the TV show:
THE BOYS: This Is Going To Hurt The Board Game
A Competitive Adventure Game For 1-5 Players. Based on the hit-series THE BOYS by Dynamite Entertainment.
I'm a massive fan of the comic but this seems a bit expensive for me. I'll keep an eye on it and see if the SGs add much value.
3 first time designers + a new production company? ...
I like running learning games for first time playthroughs for a lot of my games. These games are only meant to familiarize everyone with the way the game works so we often just play out a couple of turns before moving onto a proper game. I play with a lot of newbies so it helps a lot.
This is actually a pretty good idea for anything north of Agricola on the complexity scale. Will adopt this!
That's a real good idea. Maybe I can get some games going if I do this.
We always emphasize the first game is the "test game" and there's always a rule or two we missed so nobody takes it too seriously.
KS news: Thursday, the final expansion for Nemo's War hits KS. This is from their promo info:
KS news: Thursday, the final expansion for Nemo's War hits KS. This is from their promo info:
Another thing that I do is to sit out a game and just run it; sometimes I'll give tactical tips to anyone who seems stuck. Not only is it a good way to learn a game but because my group is usually an awkward 5, it lets us play 4-player games.
This one I do quite often myself when accommodating newcomers to our BG group. Good tip, though.
12 hours left for Dark Venture - BATTLE of the ANCIENTS
www.kickstarter.com
I scrolled past this quite a few times without paying it much attention until I saw the Quackelope video and now I'm hyped. Looks like awesome value, no plastic minis just a load of unique gameplay with an awesome aesthetic. I'm in for the core + the Kings expansion.
Dark Venture - BATTLE of the ANCIENTS
A tactical strategy game set in a dark-fantasy future where players control asymmetric factions engaging in brutal conflict.
I scrolled past this quite a few times without paying it much attention until I saw the Quackelope video and now I'm hyped. Looks like awesome value, no plastic minis just a load of unique gameplay with an awesome aesthetic. I'm in for the core + the Kings expansion.
Nemo's War Ultimate Edition KS is up.
If anyone is thinking about the cloth map add-on, I wouldn't recommend it. It's not great quality and I would use the regular board every time over it.
EDIT: fixed link, thanks Chromie!
If anyone is thinking about the cloth map add-on, I wouldn't recommend it. It's not great quality and I would use the regular board every time over it.
EDIT: fixed link, thanks Chromie!
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What does your group like best about it it? The dice chucking? The king of the hill nature? The theme? The interaction?
Sorry, but it helps to know stuff like this in making good recommendations. Also, how many players do you usually have in your group?
That's a tough one. I've never really been able to find a game that has the same feel as King of Tokyo. Bang! The Dice Game might be one to look into.
nah fair questions. at the moment just me and the wife. The dice is definitely a major factor. It's really easy pick up and play kinda game
I'll give that a look so!
I just picked up Kingdomino: Duel which is a fun roll and write for 2 players with a bunch of dice rolling. I would also highly recommend any of the Azul games for two players. No dice involved, but they have a nice tactile feel and elegant visual appeal.
Run Fight or Die Reloaded. Nice that it has a solo mode as well.
If you want a head to head duel you can look into Dice Throne.