You got all kinds of learnin' and you made me look the fool without tryin', and yet here I am with a gun to your head. That's 'cause I got people with me. People who trust each other, who do for each other, and ain't always lookin' for the advantage.

Mal ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'


Gaming 1: You are likely to be eaten by a grue

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omnis_audis - Mar 01, 2016 7:36:13 am PST #25004 of 26133
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

In this game, omnis had a power in every phase by his fourth card.

I use OneNote to follow my hand, so I can access it at work and home. I lay out my table cards by phase bonus, so I can easily see what extras I get with each action pick. I try to pick cards that have bonuses, not just points.

Not saying it's a winning formula. Once is luck, twice is skill. I don't count the first game. That was blind luck,following BT's advice. We will see how the next game goes.


Laga - Mar 01, 2016 8:00:07 am PST #25005 of 26133
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.

I'm thinking about seeing if I can set up RftG in Virtual Tabletop so I can keep track of my cards better.


Connie Neil - Mar 01, 2016 8:19:51 am PST #25006 of 26133
brillig

I'm old school, I just save the images into a folder on my computer and flip through them.


omnis_audis - Mar 01, 2016 10:10:03 am PST #25007 of 26133
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

I was doing that, but then I could only respond when at home. And work hours are getting more erratic. I figured it was easier to have it available for a 15 minute break at work, than wait until I get home and hope I don't pass out. Although, some days, no breaks. Oye.


billytea - Mar 02, 2016 2:52:09 am PST #25008 of 26133
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.

RftG

I keep a Word document with all the card scans in it, and an Excel file for the game records.

And I feel it's about time I set up another such file. I'm putting out the call for game 6. Same set-up as the game just finished, with goals and whatnot. Who's in?


omnis_audis - Mar 02, 2016 8:15:56 pm PST #25009 of 26133
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

Meeee!


chrismg - Mar 03, 2016 9:36:12 am PST #25010 of 26133
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade

Not me, sorry. I've been pretty much been playing by email, not even checking the board, sorry.


billytea - Mar 06, 2016 4:18:35 am PST #25011 of 26133
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.

RftG

The game is afoot! This is game 6. We have three returning players, namely omnis, Connie and Laga. But that's not all, for this game we have a new player. He's a bit nervous, but looking forward to it. Race for the Galaxy is one of his favourites. I've made good on my threat before the last game; the fourth player is Ryan. I trust you'll all make him welcome.

Cards are going out now. Everyone, let me know which cards you discard.


omnis_audis - Mar 06, 2016 7:06:33 pm PST #25012 of 26133
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

RftG

Welcome to the fun, Ryan!


Laga - Mar 07, 2016 4:50:14 am PST #25013 of 26133
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.

RftG

Hi Ryan! Welcome to the game.