Picked up some things lately so I'll give my short-ish reviews and one question to start things off:
I picked up Arkham Horror Card Game for really cheap and I'm wondering if the story cycles (big expansions plus smaller packs) are supposed to be played in order or if you can just jump into any of the big story campaigns?
Unfortunately, I guess allocation is screwed up. I've had problems with Arkham Horror packs too, but not to the degree that Marval is having (usually only a few days after release).Man, it's impossible to find any of the Marvel Champions expansions right now.
I've now played LOTR: Journey to Middle Earth twice at 5 players and I can just not get into that game. The opening quest/adventure is way to unforgiving to new players and both games were mostly new players. The game spits a bunch of stuff on the map to explore buuuuuut don't explore all of it, and tons of enemies show up buuuuuut you really shouldn't attack them unless you have to. It's like here's a bunch Of candy now don't eat it, which would be fine for 2-3 quests later but the opening mission should be a bit more generous.
Have you tried the new "Adventure Mode", which makes threat a little bit more manageable? We're almost through the first campaign, and I'm really enjoying it, even if my Aragorn is fairly useless.
I did some reading on BGG about Journey to Middle Earth I am going to give it another try a 2/3 players. Seems it plays differently at that player count and tends to benefit players that want to explore and fight more and leaves more wiggle room to do so.
We're playing a 3p campaign, and have won all but the first battle map. We're getting ready to go in to the last scenario now.For what it's worth, we absolutely hated our 3 player experience and ended up quitting about half way through. I think we managed to win one scenario.
Over the weekend, taught and played a 4 player magnificent. Was a big hit. I lost miserably. I always do because I'm so focused on making sure the rules are right and stuff ha.
I hope my Atlantis rising comes in this week
saaaame, my game store said Atlantis Rising is supposed to be in this week.
I grabbed the new time stories. The last few of the base game we have not loved. I decided to grab the new one as a final try. If it's a dud I'm out. If we like it, I'm in.
I hear not so great things about this. Honestly, the Exit games scratch that disposable game itch for me and it is cheaper than Time Stories.
That's because he'll only review games he's interested in. Unlike most other reviewers, he does some pretty thorough research before he accepts a review copy of a game.Rhado likes damn near everything. Still like his run downs though.
Bro... how many games do you have? Like, where are they all kept? Not just physically but mentally? So many rules. So many things. Do you cycle out you games if they aren't a hit? I'm so confused!!
saaaame, my game store said Atlantis Rising is supposed to be in this week.
Its replaced Pandemic in that style of game for the majority of my group. Pandemic still gets a lot of love, but the theme and variety here works well. Hopefully they can make more in that vein.
Its replaced Pandemic in that style of game for the majority of my group. Pandemic still gets a lot of love, but the theme and variety here works well. Hopefully they can make more in that vein.
Ravensburger has been killing it the past two years with Horrified, Jaws, Jurassic Park, and Villainous.
Can't wait to hear your impressions on this one!
Bro... how many games do you have? Like, where are they all kept? Not just physically but mentally? So many rules. So many things. Do you cycle out you games if they aren't a hit? I'm so confused!!
One of the best Canadian online stores, and iirc they ship to th US. I order from them often.Anyone ever used 401 Games? They are the only place with both Root expansions.
Canadian here, and a big thumbs up from me as well for 401. Never had an issue, and have bought games and card singles from them.Anyone ever used 401 Games? They are the only place with both Root expansions.
I hear not so great things about this. Honestly, the Exit games scratch that disposable game itch for me and it is cheaper than Time Stories.
Yeah it seems pretty hit or miss. Dice tower hated it, Rhado really liked it. I figure this is my last shot. If it sucks I'll sell it and move on from time stories
Nice. I really wanna play this but 1) it's not available where I live and 2) I am the only one in my group who loves coop games...
I wasn't very much into the original Time Stories. It sounded like a good idea, but I got pretty bored of it's mechanics and tricks by the second story our group played. It's the only game which I let them play without me because I really don't enjoy playing it anymore.
One of the best Canadian online stores, and iirc they ship to th US. I order from them often.
That's good to hear, they're the only place I found where you can preorder Root Underworld.Canadian here, and a big thumbs up from me as well for 401. Never had an issue, and have bought games and card singles from them.
I've played it with my nieces, I think its more for kids really. There are more suitable dexterity games for adults, like Flick Em UpSlide Quest, general thoughts on it? Only fun if adults are not sober?
I loved Battle Sheep and am generally a fan of Blue Orange games.
Seeing people post about FFG allocating the next set, too. Freaking FFG is so terrible at this sometimes (signed, a spurned SW Destiny player).
A Fallout board game "upgrade pack" is gonna be announced on the 20th. Will be interested to see what this is. The game has issues, the expansion improved the game and the coop mode scenario is actually really fun and what the game should have been like. Wondering what "upgrade" is, hoping it involves maybe adding coop option to all scenarios or maybe some rule tweaks? So many good house rules online for fixing the weak endgame the base game had.
Really? I still need to snag New California. I LOVE the core game...I play it solo and just take my time exploring the wasteland and can't wait for more of it!
401 shipping to the US is a flat rate of $19.95 CAD, plus any duties. I'm curious if the forwarding service is any cheaper.That's good to hear, they're the only place I found where you can preorder Root Underworld.
I'm not in Canada btw, but I'm going to use a forwarding service anyway so it doesn't matter.
AE Legacy has a one-time playable story in which you customize mages with stickers. Once you're done, you're done. However, there is a Reset Pack if you ever want to replay it (don't throw components, the Reset Pack might need them). More importantly, AE Legacy still gives you 6 replayable nemeses (ie. not all of them) to play and mix with the rest of your AE games, a new nemesis deck, and some new player cards (but not necessarily the entire player cards pool of Legacy, because some cards are more or less powerful than the non-Legacy cards - the game tells you which are which). Buried Secrets gives you additional more balanced player cards with the new abilities in Legacy (silence, pulse) to supplement, but no new nemeses. You can technically use your customized mages with the rest of your AE but I have no interest in doing so.Hi everyone!
Thinking of pledging to the Aeon's End Outcast and I want to get at one or two sets of contents.
So I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for what I should get?And I would like to know more info on Aeon's End Legacy. I already have the base game so I don't think the first set is a good value for me.
Set One: Aeon's End + The Depths + Nameless
Set Two: War Eternal + The Void + Outer Dark
Set Three: Legacy + Buried Secrets
Set Four: The New Age + Shattered Dreams + The Ancients
As for the question for Aeon's End: Legacy, so the Legacy games are still new to me and I get various answers on what they are. Some people say Legacy games are games that you play once (due to destruction of game pieces) and others saying it's a game that you make permanent choices and they can still be repayable (Shadowrun: Crossfire / Dragonfire come to mind).
Just want to know if Aeon's End Legacy is more on the replable side like SR:Crossfire and Dragonfire in that regard.
Hi everyone!
Thinking of pledging to the Aeon's End Outcast and I want to get at one or two sets of contents.
So I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for what I should get?And I would like to know more info on Aeon's End Legacy. I already have the base game so I don't think the first set is a good value for me.
Hi everyone!
Thinking of pledging to the Aeon's End Outcast and I want to get at one or two sets of contents.
So I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for what I should get?And I would like to know more info on Aeon's End Legacy. I already have the base game so I don't think the first set is a good value for me.
Set One: Aeon's End + The Depths + Nameless
Set Two: War Eternal + The Void + Outer Dark
Set Three: Legacy + Buried Secrets
Set Four: The New Age + Shattered Dreams + The Ancients
As for the question for Aeon's End: Legacy, so the Legacy games are still new to me and I get various answers on what they are. Some people say Legacy games are games that you play once (due to destruction of game pieces) and others saying it's a game that you make permanent choices and they can still be repayable (Shadowrun: Crossfire / Dragonfire come to mind).
Just want to know if Aeon's End Legacy is more on the replable side like SR:Crossfire and Dragonfire in that regard.