Yeah, I just noticed that earlier today. Maybe if you optimize for tokens, you're more likely to get 2 Green bosses in a turn, versus a Red boss and some other Red card...
In other news, I've noticed that the Medium AI seems to pick a single strategy, and sticks to it until the end. If the crows are out, and there's cards to deal will PAX Pox, he'll always load up on those - to the detriment of a winning strategy.
Since this thread has caused me to buy so many new games, I figured I'd better clear some of the old virtual pile to make room. So I spent some time learning San Juan last night. That's a pretty cool game!
I like the 'role' mechanic, and that if nobody takes the builder role in one turn, nobody gets to build that turn. I had the wife d/l it as well, and she likes it too. She wouldn't play against me last night though, opting instead to kick my arse (twice) in the Penny Arcade game.
Since this thread has caused me to buy so many new games, I figured I'd better clear some of the old virtual pile to make room. So I spent some time learning San Juan last night. That's a pretty cool game!
I like the 'role' mechanic, and that if nobody takes the builder role in one turn, nobody gets to build that turn. I had the wife d/l it as well, and she likes it too. She wouldn't play against me last night though, opting instead to kick my arse (twice) in the Penny Arcade game.
My wife is enjoying the Penny Arcade game too. Last night she proudly showed me how badly she beat the medium AI. "I nearly got a hundred," she said.
My boss gifted me the Penny Arcade game, so if anyone would like to play, challenge away ( preferably 21 days )
Since this thread has caused me to buy so many new games, I figured I'd better clear some of the old virtual pile to make room. So I spent some time learning San Juan last night. That's a pretty cool game!
Also bought this recently when it was on sale, I'll learn the rules and then I'd love to get some games going!
Teneman wrote:Since this thread has caused me to buy so many new games, I figured I'd better clear some of the old virtual pile to make room. So I spent some time learning San Juan last night. That's a pretty cool game!
Also bought this recently when it was on sale, I'll learn the rules and then I'd love to get some games going!
Hit me up, I'm game for a game.
I also bit the bullet and bought Battle of the Bulge last night. I only made it through the tutorial last night, but am looking forward to playing a bit this evening.
I've just installed Ascension a few days ago and played several games mostly versus the AI, and a friend convinced me to get the expansions and promo pack, which I've not really looked at much. So who is up for a 4-player, or 6-player, if iOS will handle it, Ascension game with everything? GC: Keithustus.
I've just installed Ascension a few days ago and played several games mostly versus the AI, and a friend convinced me to get the expansions and promo pack, which I've not really looked at much. So who is up for a 4-player, or 6-player, if iOS will handle it, Ascension game with everything? GC: Keithustus.
Friend me on Gamecenter - I'll play 2, 3, 4 ( I don't think it goes to 6 ). I'm Cragmyre there as everywhere.
edit: though if you invite me to a game, I prefer the longest time possible, I do try and take my turns, but sometimes on the weekends family life interferes.
I've actually never played this multiplayer, so I might as well give it a shot. I've played a bunch against the AI but maybe the multi will capture me more.
I'm in. Like Cragmyre, longer turns are better.
First, let me say that Ascension is a great game, and you should definitely all be playing it. That said, I would throw in my two cents and say that for asynch play (and maybe in general) it is much better as a two person game than as a four player game. When you have to get 4 people in a row to have time to take a turn, it is much harder to get any momentum in a game going, and you often get about a turn a day done. Stretching the game out that long and diluting it detracts a bit from the enjoyment (for me at least).
With two players you can usually get a game done in a couple days and I find that much more satisfying. It is best when you can get both players on at the same time and finish a game off in 15-20 minutes. I also think playing with 4 players makes it all a much more random experience. So much happens between turns that board control is very hard, and it becomes largely a question of which center row cards pop up when (this is arguably always true, but much more so with more players).
I'm up for games with anyone who wants to play (whatever player number, despite previous comments), gamecenter ID in sig.
Totally agree that Ascension is a better *game* with two players. Definitely.
Just playing against AIs, I'm leaning toward 3-players as my favorite. There's just not enough random screwage in 2-player modes, with too much control over the center row.
Everyone playing on iOS: great idea from the iPad games thread: please enter "GWJ" and your username into your status on GC so that friends don't only see your real name on their GC lists.
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I've just created a 4-player game and invited Cragmyre, Teneman, and Pacman in. Everyone's got both expansions and the promo cards, right?
Dysplastic, I don't think you're on my friends' list. What's your GC username?
Fedaykin98, I've sent you a friend request.
I'm McIrishJihad out on GC.
Haven't played Ascension beyond 2p Medium AI, but willing to give it a try.
Also have PA: GvE and a few others that support async play.
Sending out friend requests momentarily.
Everyone playing on iOS: great idea from the iPad games thread: please enter "GWJ" and your username into your status on GC so that friends don't only see your real name on their GC lists.
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I've just created a 4-player game and invited Cragmyre, Teneman, and Pacman in. Everyone's got both expansions and the promo cards, right?
Dysplastic, I don't think you're on my friends' list. What's your GC username?
Fedaykin98, I've sent you a friend request.
GC username is Dysplastic
I'd probably back that for physical stuff, although I feel like they're making enough cash off the SW/TTR apps they probably dont' really need KS support. However, I'll withhold judgement until I look at the project page in full.
I'm so very tempted to get an iPad just for board game apps. Perfectly happy with my Android tablet but it gets very little board game love
I'm so very tempted to get an iPad just for board game apps. Perfectly happy with my Android tablet but it gets very little board game love :(
As my subscribing post, I'll say I am super happy that I moved to iPad. I loved my Android tab for the email, RSS, web, and PDF reader that I wanted it for, but gaming on it was limited. I moved to iPad for music apps and being able to use it as a portable guitar FX and recorder, but immediately got hooked on the insane amount of awesome gaming. Do it, Gazebo! I think you're basically stuck buying a refurb from Apple now, but there are deals to be found on the iPad 3 which is plenty of power for board gaming and you're getting the Retina display.
Since this thread is happening. I want to throw my hat into the ring with Neuroshima Hex for Android. It's an absolutely fantastic implemnetion of a great game. I play it regularly on my Nexus 7. Totally worth the time and effort.
Small World is one of the best pass and play games out on iPad. Honestly, i prefer it to playing with the physical copy if I'm hankering for 2 player.
Might be interested. The biggest thing that turned me off about Small World on iPad was the inability to double-check racial abilities after they've been selected. I hate not knowing what my opponent's race's abilities are. Hopefully this is fixed in the new version.
Hey, who's in for a cozy game of Knizia's Tigris & Euphrates via Gamecenter on iPad (or, I suppose, iPhone)? Need three players, and I am happy to teach/explain.
Hey, who's in for a cozy game of Knizia's Tigris & Euphrates via Gamecenter on iPad (or, I suppose, iPhone)? Need three players, and I am happy to teach/explain.
I'd be up for it.
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