Games
How to resolve AdBlock issue? 
- Posts: 12713
- Thank you received: 8358
×
Bugs: Recent Topics Paging, Uploading Images & Preview (11 Dec 2020)
Recent Topics paging, uploading images and preview bugs require a patch which has not yet been released.
×
Use the stickied threads for short updates.
Please consider adding your quick impressions and your rating to the game entry in our Board Game Directory after you post your thoughts so others can find them!
Please start new threads in the appropriate category for mini-session reports, discussions of specific games or other discussion starting posts.
Please consider adding your quick impressions and your rating to the game entry in our Board Game Directory after you post your thoughts so others can find them!
Please start new threads in the appropriate category for mini-session reports, discussions of specific games or other discussion starting posts.
What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
29 Jul 2022 12:27 #334648
by Gary Sax
Replied by Gary Sax on topic What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
All I needed to see is a still of a slightly desperate looking guy in a bad fitting shirt and tie to know your money is in trouble.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Virabhadra
-
- Offline
- D6
-
- Too Many Projects
Less
More
- Posts: 483
- Thank you received: 930
29 Jul 2022 14:57 #334653
by Virabhadra
Replied by Virabhadra on topic What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
At least it isn't all bleak on the KS front. Marching Order comes through soon!
/pic6983954.jpg)
That's been fun to follow. I pulled out of Mythic's big Monsterpocalypse KS (I'm increasingly glad I did) and my only iron left in the crowdfunding fire is Cataclysm. My payment for that last Cthulhu Wars project has been floating in the ether long enough to get a college degree. I can't wait to see the platform fall by the wayside.
That's been fun to follow. I pulled out of Mythic's big Monsterpocalypse KS (I'm increasingly glad I did) and my only iron left in the crowdfunding fire is Cataclysm. My payment for that last Cthulhu Wars project has been floating in the ether long enough to get a college degree. I can't wait to see the platform fall by the wayside.
The following user(s) said Thank You: Rliyen
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
31 Jul 2022 02:08 #334672
by ubarose
Replied by ubarose on topic What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
Dead Reckoning launches August 9th. I’m waiting to see how it is priced to decide how much of it I am going to buy.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
31 Jul 2022 14:03 #334675
by Gary Sax
Sorely tempted as well, seen a lot of good press on it.
Replied by Gary Sax on topic What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
ubarose wrote: Dead Reckoning launches August 9th. I’m waiting to see how it is priced to decide how much of it I am going to buy.
Sorely tempted as well, seen a lot of good press on it.
The following user(s) said Thank You: ubarose
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
01 Aug 2022 14:42 - 01 Aug 2022 14:42 #334700
by ubarose
I’ve played it a few times and really liked it. But, keep in mind, I also really like pick-up-and-deliver games.
The one concern that some people have had is that the PvP aspect might be too swingy. Haven’t played enough to make up my mind on that. From my few plays it seems like attacking another play is high risk, but at the end of the game, when you are behind with nothing to lose… a lucky roll can win the game. Although it could be argued that everyone should play more defensively and build up their canons, but on the other hand I feel like that would make the game more scripted and less fun and freewheeling.
Personally, I’ve had enough fun playing that losing to a Hail Mary attack doesn’t bother me, and I rather like that kind of drama. But if you are the sort of person who gets salty about that sort of thing, it is something to consider.
Replied by ubarose on topic What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
Gary Sax wrote:
ubarose wrote: Dead Reckoning launches August 9th. I’m waiting to see how it is priced to decide how much of it I am going to buy.
Sorely tempted as well, seen a lot of good press on it.
I’ve played it a few times and really liked it. But, keep in mind, I also really like pick-up-and-deliver games.
The one concern that some people have had is that the PvP aspect might be too swingy. Haven’t played enough to make up my mind on that. From my few plays it seems like attacking another play is high risk, but at the end of the game, when you are behind with nothing to lose… a lucky roll can win the game. Although it could be argued that everyone should play more defensively and build up their canons, but on the other hand I feel like that would make the game more scripted and less fun and freewheeling.
Personally, I’ve had enough fun playing that losing to a Hail Mary attack doesn’t bother me, and I rather like that kind of drama. But if you are the sort of person who gets salty about that sort of thing, it is something to consider.
Last edit: 01 Aug 2022 14:42 by ubarose.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
02 Aug 2022 13:14 #334734
by jpat
Replied by jpat on topic What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
The Leviathans relaunch from Catalyst went live today. If you don't recall it, it was an early 2010s steampunk-styled alternate-WWI setting with airships. Somewhat interested and have tentatively backed for the two-fleet Lieutenant level. Still, do I need this? No. Will I play it more than a couple times? Ehhh. The entry point is the starter at $70.
The following user(s) said Thank You: n815e
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
09 Aug 2022 12:17 #334910
by Gary Sax
www.kickstarter.com/projects/alderac/dea...s-of-marque-from-aeg
Pricing is up. I'm skipping but it's not the worst in the world even though all in with all sagas is highish.
Replied by Gary Sax on topic What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
ubarose wrote: Dead Reckoning launches August 9th. I’m waiting to see how it is priced to decide how much of it I am going to buy.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/alderac/dea...s-of-marque-from-aeg
Pricing is up. I'm skipping but it's not the worst in the world even though all in with all sagas is highish.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
Less
More
- Posts: 1897
- Thank you received: 1268
09 Aug 2022 13:51 #334911
by the_jake_1973
Replied by the_jake_1973 on topic What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
I'm sorely tempted to back this one at the All-In level.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
09 Aug 2022 17:49 #334914
by Rliyen
Replied by Rliyen on topic What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
I've put in $75.00 buckitos to get the new Covenant expansion for Return to Dark Tower over at Backerkit. Can't wait to get it.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- hotseatgames
-
- Offline
- D12
-
Less
More
- Posts: 7178
- Thank you received: 6298
09 Aug 2022 19:22 #334915
by hotseatgames
Replied by hotseatgames on topic What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
Dead Reckoning looks cool. Am I correctly interpreting that the main game is just single session? I don't need a campaign in my life.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
09 Aug 2022 19:35 #334916
by Gary Sax
Replied by Gary Sax on topic What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
Yeah, I think that's right.
The following user(s) said Thank You: hotseatgames
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
09 Aug 2022 22:50 #334919
by Frohike
Replied by Frohike on topic What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
If I had the group for “4X meets Merchants & Marauders” I’d be all over it. But I think mine is still in the co-op “roll dice & see what happens” category (Zombicide, Camp Grizzly, etc), so I’m going down the Dark Tower route.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
10 Aug 2022 03:24 - 10 Aug 2022 05:41 #334921
by sornars
I believe that's true for the base game. The Saga expansions seem to be split into two halves; one half require repeat plays to get the most value out of them but probably closer to something like Oath than a proper campaign game. The second half consists of more content and rules like you'd expect an expansion to. In addition to that there appears to an actual campaign game which seems totally optional. It's kind of a confusing product to be honest.
From the horse's mouth: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2912933/article/40588695#40588695
Replied by sornars on topic What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
hotseatgames wrote: Dead Reckoning looks cool. Am I correctly interpreting that the main game is just single session? I don't need a campaign in my life.
I believe that's true for the base game. The Saga expansions seem to be split into two halves; one half require repeat plays to get the most value out of them but probably closer to something like Oath than a proper campaign game. The second half consists of more content and rules like you'd expect an expansion to. In addition to that there appears to an actual campaign game which seems totally optional. It's kind of a confusing product to be honest.
From the horse's mouth: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2912933/article/40588695#40588695
Last edit: 10 Aug 2022 05:41 by sornars.
The following user(s) said Thank You: hotseatgames
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- hotseatgames
-
- Offline
- D12
-
Less
More
- Posts: 7178
- Thank you received: 6298
10 Aug 2022 08:31 #334924
by hotseatgames
Replied by hotseatgames on topic What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
That explanation actually makes me want to check it out even more. I have not kickstarted anything in 9 months. I might break my streak.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
10 Aug 2022 08:36 #334925
by charlest
Replied by charlest on topic What KICKSTARTER(S) are you BACKING and WHY?
I've been going back and forth with Dead Reckoning for months. Tried to get a review copy, then almost bought it, then almost completed a very lopsided trade for it. Could never quite pull the trigger.
The price of everything is holding me back. An absolutely fantastic play of Merchants & Marauders at Gen Con really reaffirmed my love of that design. I think I'm holding out on Dead Reckoning for now. Eager to see what people here think of it though.
The price of everything is holding me back. An absolutely fantastic play of Merchants & Marauders at Gen Con really reaffirmed my love of that design. I think I'm holding out on Dead Reckoning for now. Eager to see what people here think of it though.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
Moderators: Gary Sax
Time to create page: 0.335 seconds