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seankozma
Yes, I continue to be the least anonymous person on the Internet.
Who among us can ignore the allure of really funny math puns?
Willow ,'Empty Places'
Gaming 1: You are likely to be eaten by a grue
A thread for the discussion of games: board, LARP, MMORPG, video, tabletop RPG, game theory etc. etc. and all attendant news, developments and ancillary subjects thereof, as well as coordinating/scheduling games either online or IRL. All are welcome to chime in, talk about their favorite games or learn about gaming of any sort.
PLEASE TO WHITEFONT SPOILERS for video games, RPG modules or anything for which foreknowledge of events might lessen one's enjoyment of whatever gaming experience.
Sean K - May 20, 2009 7:01:27 am PDT #1859 of 26133
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
NoiseDesign - May 20, 2009 7:22:54 am PDT #1860 of 26133
Our wings are not tired
I'm noisedesign. I know you are shocked.
omnis_audis - May 20, 2009 7:26:24 am PDT #1861 of 26133
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
I just joined too. Wait for it... OmnisAudis. Yup, it works. At least we are consistent.
So? Should we start a game with the three (more if other Buffistas join) of us?
Volans - May 20, 2009 9:31:58 am PDT #1862 of 26133
move out and draw fire
huh. Except for the fact that I don't have any time and rarely have any internets, I'd join.
I have a weird relationship with Risk. I haven't lost a game in 20 years (including one in which the other 5 players formed a bloc against me), but I don't think it's much of a strategy game.
At least not on the table; last time I won, I didn't hold Australia, and in fact launched my campaign by starting a land war in Asia. But the other players were so intent on picking each other off that it didn't matter...so if my strategy is "be the only girl at the table" then yeah, it's a strategy game.
I don't love Risk 2210 (disclaimer: I've only played it thrice). It's all about the card draws. The pieces are cool though.
My best favorite strategy game remains Dune.
megan walker - May 20, 2009 9:40:43 am PDT #1863 of 26133
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
My complaint with Risk is that it is usually quickly obvious who is going to win and yet the game goes on forever.
LotR Risk solves much of the time problem. I have yet to play an even game with two good and two evil players. We tried to play one game night, but quickly realized that Matilda was not having any of it and thought the pieces were far too shiny to resist.
One thing I love about Acquire is that it is a good mix of luck and strategy and you often don't know who has won until you count money at the end.
Volans - May 20, 2009 9:42:54 am PDT #1864 of 26133
move out and draw fire
LotR Risk solves much of the time problem.
Oh! That reminds me to play War of the Ring again.
We tried to play one game night, but quickly realized that Matilda was not having any of it and thought the pieces were far too shiny to resist.
Oh! That reminds me why we stopped playing WotR.
Sean K - May 20, 2009 9:46:07 am PDT #1865 of 26133
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Computerized Risk completely solves the time problem for the most part. The computer does all the time consuming physical labor of counting and placing pieces. It's startling how much time that takes.
I'm at work right now, but as soon ask get a break, I will start and/or join some games.
megan walker - May 20, 2009 9:50:02 am PDT #1866 of 26133
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Yes, but then you're playing on a computer.
t /luddite
Sean K - May 20, 2009 10:15:24 am PDT #1867 of 26133
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Well if you really want to spend some time manipulating tiny board game pieces, remind me to break out Panzer Leader the next time you're down here.
Frankenbuddha - May 20, 2009 10:42:04 am PDT #1868 of 26133
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
My favorite tabletop strategy game is History of the World. But you really need a whole afternoon (at least) to get through it.
I also played many, MANY hours of Axis and Allies. Eventually we started futzing around with turn sequence rules and initial resource allocations. I once had a Russian aircraft carrier as a result, which was the most absurd thing ever.