The Long Shadow of Shadows of Malice

Five years ago, I saw the box cover of Shadows...

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Definitely one of my favorite modern (which I define as post 2010, as of now) games. I agree with the Magic Realm mirror universe.

Do I need any new components for the new edition, or can I just get the updated rules?

Space Ghost wrote: Definitely one of my favorite modern (which I define as post 2010, as of now) games. I agree with the Magic Realm mirror universe.

Do I need any new components for the new edition, or can I just get the updated rules?

Just the new rules. I think there are some very minor changes to the components (I believe he removed the symbols on the sides of map boards), but nothing that changes the game. I still need to print them out and try it.

I like a number of your comparisons in this piece and they really ring true, this is really good work.

Also, that's me with your copy of Shadows and expansion on my shelf.

Oh neat, I didn’t remember that you were the buyer on that!

Cosmic Frog looks like the absolute biz. I've not played a prototype but I've read the rules and I'm more stoked for it than I have been for an upcoming game in a long time.