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This is part of a series of bloody matches to the death. Show support for your favorite game so it will do better in the fight. You can support it by writing why you think its the better game and more importantly by betting (i.e. voting for) it. Please make it clear for when I check the bets later. You have until Friday when I tally the bets and declare the winner. I will reserve my bet for any tie-breakers.
Although you should be familiar with both games, there is no rule that says you have to have played both of them. The only rule in Trashdome is this;
Two games enter! One game leaves!
Trashdome - Middle Earth Quest VS Arabian Nights
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This is part of a series of bloody matches to the death. Show support for your favorite game so it will do better in the fight. You can support it by writing why you think its the better game and more importantly by betting (i.e. voting for) it. Please make it clear for when I check the bets later. You have until Friday when I tally the bets and declare the winner. I will reserve my bet for any tie-breakers.
Although you should be familiar with both games, there is no rule that says you have to have played both of them. The only rule in Trashdome is this;
Two games enter! One game leaves!
*Arabian Nights = Tales Of Arabian Nights
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MEQ is cool an all, but it feels way too much like Arkham Horror with a LotR theme. The combat cards are way cool and the huge difference in play between the heroes and Sauron is cool and interesting, but I prefer Tales of the Arabian Nights for some real storytelling adventuring.
Also, the concept of "favor" kinda bugs me. Just like clues in AH, but even more abstract. Kind of like the spawn thing in Doom TBG that made its way into Descent. I guess it works in the latter game, but it thematically made more sense with the original game's setting.
My take after 1 play anyway. I like it, but I like Tales more.
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But nonetheless, TALES is the winner here. It's a timeless game, one that's stood the test of time, and is now available again in a definitive edition.
MEQ is one of the best recent games, but most folks haven't had a chance to play it yet and it needs some time on the table before it can compete with TALES.
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For that matter, so is TotAN. The only difference is that I've played that one, and it is an absolute blast.
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I'll go with what I know though and say that Tales is just such a great game it would be impressive to see it bested by MEQ when I get it.
Vote: Tales
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VOTE: TALES
PS---Now I'm thinking--do I need to get MEQ?
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Trashdomes should be limited to games that have already been out for six months or something.
Next week: Tales Of Thrilling Adventure VS Merchants & Marauders
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Anyway, TotAN is a lot of fun. The first time I played it with my brother, he was sex changed on the first turn, and on the second he seduced a learned Wizard and was rewarded for his "efforts" with a boost in his wealth level. He's was going "What the fuck is this game? I'm a tranny who blows Wizards for money. I feel so dirty." while we just laughed our asses off.
MEQ looks cool, but when I mentioned to my group that I might get it, I was met with a very unenthusiastic "Eh, another LotR game, huh?" So even though I want to try it, it's not going to get played if I buy it. Plus, there doesn't appear to be any trannys in the game.
Vote: ToTAN
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You should change this to sookdome. Now vote and shut the fuck up.
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Vote: MEQ
edit: on the other hand, i like the surprising twists of fate in Tales, and those can be dramatic. so consider my vote ambivalent.
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VOTE: TotAN
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TALES.
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