Trashdome - Twilight Imperium 3 vs Nexus Ops

I'm not only surprised by the number of votes NO gets, but especially by the argument. Yes, TI3 is a long game. Yes, it's easier to play NO with new players, and yes, I think many of us who own both maybe play it more. But to let these two games fight in the Trahsdome is like feeding circus midgets to the lions. Fun, maybe, but ultimately an unfair fight.

TI3 is more varied, offers a richer experience, plays extremely different every single time, and foremost of all it tells great stories. Don't get me wrong, NEXUS OPS is a great game, but it's nothing compared to the immensity that is TI3. Yes, it can be destroyed by rules lawyers and other dicks, but then you should play NO with your dick friends and leave TI3 to those who are willing to take the time and make the effort it requires.

My vote: TWILIGHT IMPERIUM 3

Oh, and TI3 should be in the dome against STARCRAFT - that would be a fair fight.

mads b. wrote:

I'm not only surprised by the number of votes NO gets, but especially by the argument. Yes, TI3 is a long game. Yes, it's easier to play NO with new players, and yes, I think many of us who own both maybe play it more. But to let these two games fight in the Trahsdome is like feeding circus midgets to the lions. Fun, maybe, but ultimately an unfair fight.

TI3 is more varied, offers a richer experience, plays extremely different every single time, and foremost of all it tells great stories. Don't get me wrong, NEXUS OPS is a great game, but it's nothing compared to the immensity that is TI3. Yes, it can be destroyed by rules lawyers and other dicks, but then you should play NO with your dick friends and leave TI3 to those who are willing to take the time and make the effort it requires.

My vote: TWILIGHT IMPERIUM 3

Oh, and TI3 should be in the dome against STARCRAFT - that would be a fair fight.

I agree with the duck guy! You guys need to GROW A PAIR and play TI3 instead of 4 games of NO. This is from a guy who only owns NO and has played TI3 all of once. But I'm DYING to play again. NO on the other hand is kinda like board game junk food. Pretty tasty, sure, but doesnt always leave me feeling full. TI3, however, is like a delicious steak dinner. It's tough, takes some cutting and chewing to get through - and if you prepped correctly - there will be blood.

Nexus Ops.

Forget this "length of game" pissing contest; I think it's the better game. End of.

TWILIGHT IMPERIUM

Man, this is why it's probably just better to have a bunch of radio buttons and standardized voting so we just wind up with raw statistics instead of all this jibber jabber. It's the numbers that count, not what you feel about the game. Right? This is board gaming, isn't it? EVERYTHING MUST BE BINARY

Michael Barnes wrote:

Man, this is why it's probably just better to have a bunch of radio buttons and standardized voting so we just wind up with raw statistics instead of all this jibber jabber. It's the numbers that count, not what you feel about the game. Right? This is board gaming, isn't it? EVERYTHING MUST BE BINARY

*chuckle* Good one.

I haven't posted on this site before but this is as good a reason as any.

TI3 hands down. It's got to be the King of AT games (or at least in the running) the super long play time is a GOOD THING. That is why it is epic, that is why we remember the TI3 sessions, that is why we argue about the game for two weeks after it is done. TI3 is the reason my 9 year old self got into boardgames way back in 1982 (although I didn't know it at the time) it is a king and I wouldn't be surprised to see it win this whole competition. Nexus Op's is great if you don't have the time for a REAL sci-fi game, certainly better the Race for the Galaxy, but comparable to TI3... forget it.

Twilight Imperium 3rd Edition (with the expansion preferably).

JonJacob wrote:

I haven't posted on this site before but this is as good a reason as any.

TI3 hands down. It's got to be the King of AT games (or at least in the running) the super long play time is a GOOD THING. That is why it is epic, that is why we remember the TI3 sessions, that is why we argue about the game for two weeks after it is done. TI3 is the reason my 9 year old self got into boardgames way back in 1982 (although I didn't know it at the time) it is a king and I wouldn't be surprised to see it win this whole competition. Nexus Op's is great if you don't have the time for a REAL sci-fi game, certainly better the Race for the Galaxy, but comparable to TI3... forget it.

Twilight Imperium 3rd Edition (with the expansion preferably).

I declare JonJacob to be the new Michael Barnes. Let the internet tastemaking... BEGIN!

Juniper wrote:

Octavian wrote:

TI3

Oh, great. Trolling again.

Your MOTHER!

Octavian wrote:

Juniper wrote:

Octavian wrote:

TI3

Oh, great. Trolling again.

Your MOTHER!

That was out of line.

I declare JonJacob to be the new Michael Barnes. Let the internet tastemaking... BEGIN!

We'd better ban that guy before he gets fired up. Even if his last name is likely "Jingleheimer-Smith" he could present the greatest threat the boardgaming hobby has seen since Mayfair did all that price fixing.

Michael Barnes wrote:

I declare JonJacob to be the new Michael Barnes. Let the internet tastemaking... BEGIN!

We'd better ban that guy before he gets fired up. Even if his last name is likely "Jingleheimer-Smith" he could present the greatest threat the boardgaming hobby has seen since Mayfair did all that price fixing.

What do I have to do. Is there a Rick in the house??

Hey, Michael, your full of crap.

Is that any good??

Mad Dog wrote:

Octavian wrote:

Your MOTHER!

That was out of line.

He fucking dick and then your mother?

Juniper wrote:

He fucking dick and then your mother?

MY MOTHER WAS A SAINT~!

Sylvia Saint?