Higgledy wrote:I’m on Mac so I can only play certain games but I’m hoping to play some more this year.
Same and I have the added bother of having to stay on an older Mac OS for work software.
Console only strategy for me.
Which works this time around - we have Mechanicus already on Switch.
I'm on an aging Macbook Pro but I've been using Geforce Now game streaming (now a paid subscription but there's a free tier that allows you to play one hours sessions) for the last three years and it completely opens up my gaming options. I've also recently subscribed to Game Pass using their cloud streaming and it's ridiculously good value.
Edit: I haven't restarted Mechanicus yet as I'm in the middle of a couple of other strategy games. I should get around to it in the next week or two and will report back
Oh man is there a Fell Seal thread around here somewhere? It's been fantastic. Put in at least an hour every night. Excited about first temple mission tonight.
It's really scratching my SRPG itch. Guess I'll be waiting at least another month or two to buy Troubleshooter...
A friend of mine gifted me Gladius: Relics of War for Christmas and I've been dipping into it while playing Mechanicus. My word there's a good game......
Oh man is there a Fell Seal thread around here somewhere? It's been fantastic. Put in at least an hour every night. Excited about first temple mission tonight.
It's really scratching my SRPG itch. Guess I'll be waiting at least another month or two to buy Troubleshooter...
I've wanted to try Fell Seal, see it on switch sale quite a bit. Good to know it's doing the srpg business. If it gets the Strategy Group nod in the future might not be able to resist.
Bubblefuzz wrote:Higgledy wrote:I’m on Mac so I can only play certain games but I’m hoping to play some more this year.
Same and I have the added bother of having to stay on an older Mac OS for work software.
Console only strategy for me.
Which works this time around - we have Mechanicus already on Switch.
I'm on an aging Macbook Pro but I've been using Geforce Now game streaming (now a paid subscription but there's a free tier that allows you to play one hours sessions) for the last three years and it completely opens up my gaming options. I've also recently subscribed to Game Pass using their cloud streaming and it's ridiculously good value.
Might have to investigate, ta for the tips.
Stele wrote:Oh man is there a Fell Seal thread around here somewhere? It's been fantastic. Put in at least an hour every night. Excited about first temple mission tonight.
It's really scratching my SRPG itch. Guess I'll be waiting at least another month or two to buy Troubleshooter...
I've wanted to try Fell Seal, see it on switch sale quite a bit. Good to know it's doing the srpg business. If it gets the Strategy Group nod in the future might not be able to resist.
Fell Seal does have a thread. I'll leave you guys alone for the rest of the quarter then.
Bubblefuzz wrote:Stele wrote:Oh man is there a Fell Seal thread around here somewhere? It's been fantastic. Put in at least an hour every night. Excited about first temple mission tonight.
It's really scratching my SRPG itch. Guess I'll be waiting at least another month or two to buy Troubleshooter...
I've wanted to try Fell Seal, see it on switch sale quite a bit. Good to know it's doing the srpg business. If it gets the Strategy Group nod in the future might not be able to resist.
Fell Seal does have a thread. I'll leave you guys alone for the rest of the quarter then. ;)
I knew there was a reason I picked up Fell Seal on Switch sale so nominations...
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
Wargroove
Tooth and Tail
Crusader Kings 3 (newly updated!)
Stars in Shadow
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
I've gone through me Steam library and have picked three that I never spent much time on but would like additional motivation to dive into to see if it'll stick better this time around.
Big Pharma
Rise of Industry
XCOM Chimera
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
Crusader King 3
Company of Heroes 2
I'm going to stick with games that I already own and haven't got around to playing yet. I'll take a couple of games others have suggested above and add one that was in the Humble Choice back in Jan this year.
Iron Harvest
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
Rise of Industry
Company of Heroes 2
Sins of a Solar Empire
Remnants of the Precusors.
Pavlov's House (Really good solitaire resource allocation strategy game set in Stalingrad. Fend off German attacks while supporting a forward fortified position in the city. Based on real events. *NOT* a traditional wargame at all. Also not a puzzle game. This is one we could maybe dedicate a month too, rather than 2 or 3.)
Crusader Kings 3 (have not played much lately, it deserves a good thrashing)
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark (just have not dug into it so yeah I should)
Pavlov's House (Really good solitaire resource allocation strategy game set in Stalingrad. Fend off German attacks while supporting a forward fortified position in the city. Based on real events. *NOT* a traditional wargame at all. Also not a puzzle game. This is one we could maybe dedicate a month too, rather than 2 or 3.)
Pavlov's House has been on my radar since the digital version was released. Once I've got through some of the games in my Steam library, I'll be getting it. I'll put it on my list next for the next round if it doesn't get selected this time.
I've been tempted to buy the physical Pavlov's House box, now that it's easier to get over here. That'd be interesting. Digital / tabletop crossover for the club pick.
The digital version is much cheaper and part for part, rule for rule identical to the board game. Not an adaptation, just the board game on a screen with a good AI backing it.
Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark
Company of Heroes 2
XCOM Chimera
1 I've played but didn't finish
1 I've beat but would play again
1 I've never played but own
Either way maybe going with the group could help
Fell Seal
Phoenix Point
The digital version is much cheaper and part for part, rule for rule identical to the board game. Not an adaptation, just the board game on a screen with a good AI backing it.
Yeah sometimes I just like the board game touchy feeliness. You're right though, this is a pricey game on the table, might be one where the app'd do.
Or to try the game out before investing in the hardcopy. Which is very high quality and attractive, with a good feel to the components.
No rush, JD. Enjoy your weekend.
It's crazy busy at work so for now all my spare time is either a) blowing up WW2 tanks in Warthunder or b) playing DW2.
That said I did want to give some anecdotal feedback on Frostpunk, something my 12yo boy has been putting some serious hours into this last week or two.
I totally bounced off of it when I first installed it (courtesy XBGP). But the boy has not only had several playthrough attempts but also finished it on easy mode - and he's the archetypal young modern gamer who grazes on many games only to be distracted by the next shiny new thing his friends are playing together. As it involves more planning and decision making, it's actually an exciting development in his gaming tastes. Actually really keen to see whether this will whet his appetite to attempt some of the older games in my Steam library like Banished, Anno games etc.
Just as an FYI, The free Epic Game next week (from tomorrow) is Total War: Warhammer
And as another FYI, GOG.com are holding a games festival sale and as part of this are giving away copies of Thea 2: The Shattering for the next 24 hrs or so. You just have to sign up for their newsletter.
Fell Seal: Arbiters Mark
Wargroove
Pavlov's House
Dropping my own nomination of Tooth n Tail for Pavlov's House, keen to try it.
Top choice is:
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
Also willing to play (since I own them)
Company of Heroes 2
Sins of a Solar Empire
Did they add a single player campaign to Sins?
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