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I don't get that, it's the point of the game (as long as people don't gang up explicitly, which I hate), what else would you do?
::pulling on balaclava::
This is thread hijack! The Masters of Eurogame Hijinks will now pontificate about game design theory! No one attempt to stop us and everyone gets out of this thread unharmed!
The MEH decrees RISK a poor and uninteresting game because you are right -- there is nothing else you would do. Leaving aside the sheer randomness of the combat system, whining in RISK is amplified because losing positions get established very quickly, it is very difficult to engineer come-back wins without poor play by someone else (which usually elicits accusations of game-throwing), and there is only one possible route to victory.
Teh MEH sees oppression where players who find themselves on the wrong end of a couple unlucky dice rolls or bad RISK card draws have little recourse other than whining or quitting. That is NOT GOOD design.
Throw out your Ameritrash, Gamers! Rise up and embrace the Eurogame! Balanced design, inherent breakaway brakes, and multiple paths to victory can be yours! Eurogames are meeples! EUROGAMES ARE MEEPLES!
::run off thread::
I guess it's true, all the good ones really are taken...
I guess it's true, all the good ones really are taken...
Or, y'know, insane. Especially since he's currently in an online game of the latest Ameritrash darling. Risk isn't just a bad game, it's a bad Ameritrash game.
BSG
Dr Baltar has been sent his new Tactics card. Crisis Card:
Rescue the Fleet
Admiral's Choice
Admiral Adama, when you are ready please post your choice.
You wouldn't believe how much railing against Ameritrash games I hear weekly. But "insane" is possible also.
I'm contemplating my BSG choice, and welcome input. I'm also really excited for The Beatles Rock Band. The art is GREAT. [link]
I learned to sing singing along with my dad's Beatles records growing. This may be one of the awesomest ever.
While I love the Beatles, I just can't play Rock Band and Guitar Hero. The GUI messes with my eyestrain BADLY.
However, that cinematic was GLORIOUS.
I'm also really excited for The Beatles Rock Band. The art is GREAT. [link]
Oh my. I've been holding out on Rock Band. I think I just found the excuse to buy it. Me LUVS Beatles!
(as long as people don't gang up explicitly, which I hate)
THIS THIS THIS... :: cough! ::
BSG
With the Admiral choice out there, I'm not sure of the long term consequences of each to give good advice. I'd lean towards avoiding the combat, but that could be my own personal pacifist tendencies.
With the Admiral choice out there, I'm not sure of the long term consequences of each to give good advice. I'd lean towards avoiding the combat, but that could be my own personal pacifist tendencies.
Given that, picking a viper pilot was an interesting choice. I may have to design some Skill Cards which offer a "Can't we all just get along?" action.
