tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.comments2022-03-29T04:03:55.939-07:00Bits of Boardgamesmathguy6189http://www.blogger.com/profile/01825397912641019287noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-82134779872378520972014-09-18T12:52:07.757-07:002014-09-18T12:52:07.757-07:00Just checking back in to say that since this, I...Just checking back in to say that since this, I've picked up the Netrunner LCG. The gameplay's strong, of course, but I also have to note that many of the "Core-set" cards remain the mainstays of tournament-winning decks now. My own decks, for instance, are missing over 2/3s of the available cards, and while that means I have a some disadvantages, I've never feel totally outclassed because my opponent brought a "better" deck.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18288273748686602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-14210038050722200682014-03-08T09:02:26.208-08:002014-03-08T09:02:26.208-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225783148975296034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-6638155493850027352014-02-05T22:53:49.072-08:002014-02-05T22:53:49.072-08:00Thanks for taking the time to comment. I really a...Thanks for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate knowing that people are reading.mathguy6189https://www.blogger.com/profile/01825397912641019287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-42988991069847030462014-02-05T22:03:03.782-08:002014-02-05T22:03:03.782-08:00I agree that it being collectible is a deterrent. ...I agree that it being collectible is a deterrent. I used to play years ago and want to get one of those packs that have two decks in them that are balanced against each other. If I was to go back that is the way I would go.<br /><br />I enjoy your blog I read it all the time but have never commented. Thanks for all the interesting posts.board at nighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045917666799906427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-49851347601854273922014-02-04T23:45:24.027-08:002014-02-04T23:45:24.027-08:00Haven't played it. I'm more a fan of the ...Haven't played it. I'm more a fan of the LCG model since you know what you're getting.mathguy6189https://www.blogger.com/profile/01825397912641019287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-8101813900414025452014-02-04T23:29:15.000-08:002014-02-04T23:29:15.000-08:00What are your feelings on Netrunner? What are your feelings on Netrunner? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18288273748686602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-2011409098849029622013-11-19T01:58:28.169-08:002013-11-19T01:58:28.169-08:00Group variety is definitely a key to Article 27. ...Group variety is definitely a key to Article 27. It's no fun to pull out the Veto bluff if everyone knows you won't follow through. Still, it's great to have people who know the game well play it to the full bluffing and negotiating potential in the game.mathguy6189https://www.blogger.com/profile/01825397912641019287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-14552023068633005132013-11-16T16:14:51.088-08:002013-11-16T16:14:51.088-08:00Article 27 is the kind of game that works well whe...Article 27 is the kind of game that works well when there's a rotating group. If the players tend to change every week, there's a lot more variability in how they interact and the outcome of the game in general. With the same 3-5 players, you get to know everyone's strategy and how they'll bribe to get what they want. That being said, I've had a blast playing this game and I think it's a great way to start off a game night because it plays quickly and with a great degree of energy. (I definitely agree with the white on yellow for the pieces!)C. Postalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054436992610836909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-28397550647540454142013-11-05T22:29:28.232-08:002013-11-05T22:29:28.232-08:00I haven't. It's been on my radar, but I n...I haven't. It's been on my radar, but I need to do more research.mathguy6189https://www.blogger.com/profile/01825397912641019287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-12658076126447657552013-11-03T20:17:57.674-08:002013-11-03T20:17:57.674-08:00After listening to the SUSD podcast, I have to ask...After listening to the SUSD podcast, I have to ask: have you played Two <br />Rooms and a Boom yet?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18288273748686602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-77048355404418125462013-10-29T19:00:48.928-07:002013-10-29T19:00:48.928-07:00Awesome, thanks for listening to that. Awesome, thanks for listening to that. mathguy6189https://www.blogger.com/profile/01825397912641019287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-51298803322306976942013-10-21T21:34:14.667-07:002013-10-21T21:34:14.667-07:00Listened to your Resistance/Werewolf Dice Tower Sh...Listened to your Resistance/Werewolf Dice Tower Showdown. Nice to see some Modesto, CA people on the show. I live in the Don Pedro/ La Grange/Coulterville area (too specific) and just starting to really get into board games.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15505834633702908092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-87197401309901505782013-10-18T13:18:47.842-07:002013-10-18T13:18:47.842-07:00Sounds like you've earned the trust of your ga...Sounds like you've earned the trust of your game groups so now they're more willing to try out new games. Kudos :-) I always thought you did a great job picking games for the college group and I'll always trust your recommendations because you try really hard to dial into what type of game the person is looking for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-15681350804318041692013-09-09T13:09:06.286-07:002013-09-09T13:09:06.286-07:00No clue about the other games but spot on with X-w...No clue about the other games but spot on with X-wing. It is a blast to play.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-27617785750354932682013-08-31T02:49:37.608-07:002013-08-31T02:49:37.608-07:00It all depends on the enjoyment you get out of thi...It all depends on the enjoyment you get out of things. Some people are content with owning 5,10,20 games. Others have to go after hundreds. The same could be said of Pokemon cards, or anything really.mathguy6189https://www.blogger.com/profile/01825397912641019287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-30384161392508284132013-08-30T20:34:24.798-07:002013-08-30T20:34:24.798-07:00Well, and, to be fair, why is it more of a "s...Well, and, to be fair, why is it more of a "sink" to buy all the Pokemon cards, but not to buy a new game of equal value at the same rate? I don't know why focusing your buying is considered by many to be "obsessed" and variety isn't. It's all entertainment in the end, right?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363710446755623775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-57835112689350300432013-08-29T17:51:07.935-07:002013-08-29T17:51:07.935-07:00I played Las Vegas Once. It was a fun game. I want...I played Las Vegas Once. It was a fun game. I want to play Settlers of Catan at some point.Jamie E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02472483457719391128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-72153721834025899622013-07-29T00:21:59.957-07:002013-07-29T00:21:59.957-07:00Thank-you for the kind words. I really appreciate ...Thank-you for the kind words. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment.mathguy6189https://www.blogger.com/profile/01825397912641019287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-16907178155285415382013-07-27T02:23:36.725-07:002013-07-27T02:23:36.725-07:00Well it looks like I am the first to comment on th...Well it looks like I am the first to comment on this article...I like your mission statement/intro to the blog. It is clear and concise, and gives the right feel for this blog. Trainharderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06818961248411495410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-27069728205132518822013-06-06T19:56:07.974-07:002013-06-06T19:56:07.974-07:00Well said. Thanks for posting.
Marty
Rolling Dice...Well said. Thanks for posting. <br />Marty<br />Rolling Dice & Taking NamesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947181349174750953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-60471779401618846322013-03-10T09:36:18.372-07:002013-03-10T09:36:18.372-07:00I played a 3-player game of KOAS last week with th...I played a 3-player game of KOAS last week with the special powers. They definitely improve the game and add hardly any extra complexity. I'm finding that KOAS is super-annoying because when something goes wrong, 9 times out of 10, you only have yourself to blame for faulty planning. Like, nobody got aggressive the entire game or tried to mess each other up, but there were still so many "ARGH!" moments. <br /><br />That being said, I somehow still enjoy the game and plan to keep playing it. It's definitely a game that rewards experience. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363710446755623775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-59116619045130516632013-02-26T03:50:32.240-08:002013-02-26T03:50:32.240-08:00I literally bought this game as you posted this. W...I literally bought this game as you posted this. We played last night. I enjoyed it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08658924575469858560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-88372061524838914432013-01-09T16:02:42.248-08:002013-01-09T16:02:42.248-08:00It is making me enjoy Risk again. We're 5 gam...It is making me enjoy Risk again. We're 5 games in, with 5 people, and I'm the only one who hasn't won. Thus I'm the early game target since I start with 2 points as opposed to 1.mathguy6189https://www.blogger.com/profile/01825397912641019287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-30400857900765546192013-01-08T17:17:49.976-08:002013-01-08T17:17:49.976-08:00Risk Legacy is awesome. Because just when you thin...Risk Legacy is awesome. Because just when you think you have a winning strategy, someone opens a packet/tray and the whole game changes. This one has made me love Risk again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08658924575469858560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9034603669473761044.post-19787145874836029142013-01-01T09:55:37.195-08:002013-01-01T09:55:37.195-08:00Oh, funny! I bought my brother Martian Dice for Ch...Oh, funny! I bought my brother Martian Dice for Christmas. I never got to play it myself, but I heard it was super fast to learn, which made me think it would be perfect for him. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363710446755623775noreply@blogger.com