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Archenteron posted:Tonight in Codenames, we had 3 Assassin losses in 6-7 games, arguments over the use of "Star Wars" as a valid clue, and a spymaster who gave the clue "Mammal: 2" when on the board were Mouse (Neutral), Horse (Other Team's), and Platypus (His). At games end, he revealed the intended second clue for Mammal was Turkey "Eggs: 2" 
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Everybody I've played Codenames with has preferred the stricter rule there, one word only (or they haven't had a preference).
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Sep 23, 2015 05:52
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What a bad way to play Codenames
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Sep 23, 2015 07:51
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rchandra posted:Everybody I've played Codenames with has preferred the stricter rule there, one word only (or they haven't had a preference). I've only played it with one word. The two word proper known thing just seems ambiguous
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Sep 23, 2015 08:24
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Now I want to try a game where the spymasters give the clue using only cherades and cannot talk at all.
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Sep 23, 2015 10:19
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Combine with Dixit cards for maximum fun. But "one word" might be difficult for charades...
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Sep 23, 2015 11:40
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Mojo Jojo posted:I've only played it with one word. The two word proper known thing just seems ambiguous If in doubt ask the other team's spymaster, as it says in the rules.
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Bubble-T posted:Snakes and Ladders and Parcheesi? No it's not, those are kids games for teaching the concept of a board games to children. In that role they work quite well. Bubble-T posted:I don't think MtG would survive turning the content tap off. The community would be incredibly fractured based on what format people think is worth playing (basically houserules) and the cost of entry would be insane after a while. Maybe it's just because I personally make a lot of proxy cards, but I could see MtG surviving long after Wizards of the Coast abandons it. Rutibex fucked around with this message at 12:27 on Sep 23, 2015 |
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Sep 23, 2015 12:25
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Rutibex posted:Maybe it's just because I personally make a lot of proxy cards, but I could see MtG surviving long after Wizards of the Coast abandons it. That is way more effort than a 'classic' game would sustain, I think. Unless the price and access of quality printing goes down hugely. Internet play might work if WotC doesn't defend their IP at all.
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Bubble-T, every time I see your username I think Bubbl-He, a post delivery assessment for mothers... B: Breast U: Uterus B: Bladder B: Bowels L: Lochia H: Homan’s E: Episiotomy and perineum
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Bubble-T posted:That is way more effort than a 'classic' game would sustain, I think. Unless the price and access of quality printing goes down hugely. Cheap 3D printing (for thin plastic cards, which in a lot of ways would be preferable to the paper ones we currently have) combined with an integrated inkjet or laser process would make printing cards pretty painless and would also remove the need for DPs
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Sep 23, 2015 13:43
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The last time I played Codenames, I asked if there was any limit to the number of words you could use if it was a proper name. I was told there is no limit, which seems like a dangerous loophole if someone wanted to abuse that rule.
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Again, it must be real, actual names, and only one name per clue. I guess technically you can know a far too long movie or book title like "Othon, or: Eyes Do Not Want to Close at All Times, or, Perhaps One Day Rome Will Allow Herself to Choose in Her Turn" (thanks Google), but it's still limited by you having to use those exact words, which means that the long clue will probably also work for something unintended.
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Sep 23, 2015 15:57
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CaptainRightful posted:The last time I played Codenames, I asked if there was any limit to the number of words you could use if it was a proper name. I was told there is no limit, which seems like a dangerous loophole if someone wanted to abuse that rule. But you're not allowed to make up proper names, remember. And honestly, if you abuse it, then people will stop wanting to let you use proper names, so don't be a dick (which should be a rule in all games) ((except games where you're supposed to be one)).
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quote:I was told there is no limit, which seems like a dangerous loophole if someone wanted to abuse that rule. We had someone go "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe": 3 (team got 2 then hit a neutral). I actually think these make for great clues - clever, risky, and entertaining. Maybe there's some angle I'm missing on abusive proper names, but we'll deal with that if/when it comes up.
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Long rear end words are also allowable, like chemical names. But don't expect "(6aR,9R)-N,N-diethyl-7-methyl-4,6,6a,7,8,9-hexahydroindolo-[4,3-fg]quinoline-9-carboxamide" to be much more help than "LSD"
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silvergoose posted:But you're not allowed to make up proper names, remember. And honestly, if you abuse it, then people will stop wanting to let you use proper names, so don't be a dick (which should be a rule in all games) ((except games where you're supposed to be one)). Well, yeah, "don't be a dick" is always what you want. But there are plenty of board gamers who will do whatever the rules technically allow, so it seems like disallowing proper nouns (unless they are also a common noun, like "Dominion") is the best way to go unless you know everybody at the table well enough.
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Sep 23, 2015 16:08
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Help, I'm about to buy Loopin' Chewie
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Foehammer posted:Help, I'm about to buy Loopin' Chewie Disney paid four billion dollars for the Star Wars label and it's your duty as an American citizen who supports Job Creators to help them recoup that investment.
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Foehammer posted:Help, I'm about to buy Loopin' Chewie Did you forget your wallet or shipping address or smth?
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Foehammer posted:Help, I'm about to buy Loopin' Chewie Do it, Loopin games are fun. http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-looping-louie-found-new-life-as-germanys-favorite-drinking-game-1415833949
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Why the heck is codenames $37 on amazon and $20 on ebay?Foehammer posted:Help, I'm about to buy Loopin' Chewie Nice! Wish I had someone to play Loopin' Chewie with.
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CaptainRightful posted:Well, yeah, "don't be a dick" is always what you want. But there are plenty of board gamers who will do whatever the rules technically allow, so it seems like disallowing proper nouns (unless they are also a common noun, like "Dominion") is the best way to go unless you know everybody at the table well enough. "At the discretion of the other team's spymaster" is what it says in the rule book, which should work well enough?
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Chill la Chill posted:Why the heck is codenames $37 on amazon and $20 on ebay? Third-party sellers.
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Chill la Chill posted:Why the heck is codenames $37 on amazon and $20 on ebay? Deathlove posted:Third-party sellers. Actually, CSI is one of the people selling it for the gouged price, which is weird considering they're selling it for $17 at their own site. Kinda dirty. And yes I know they're still third party.
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There are many products out there, especially in niche markets, that are significantly cheaper in specialty stores than on Amazon.
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Bottom Liner posted:Actually, CSI is one of the people selling it for the gouged price, which is weird considering they're selling it for $17 at their own site. Kinda dirty. And yes I know they're still third party. Amazon price bots are not always smart.
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Andarel posted:Amazon price bots are not always smart. Ah ok. This explains the $1700 1990s era paperback books too then.
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Chill la Chill posted:Ah ok. This explains the $1700 1990s era paperback books too then. http://www.michaeleisen.org/blog/?p=358 Tl;dr: two bots designed to base their price off others catch each other in a spiral and drive their prices into the millions.
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I just saw there's a Splendor app on the Google Play Store for seven dollars. How worth it is it at that price?
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Trasson posted:I just saw there's a Splendor app on the Google Play Store for seven dollars. How worth it is it at that price? Overpriced. Better games are free.
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Counter-point, if you enjoy Splendor it's a really solid app. I've been enjoying it a lot while traveling for work lately.
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OmegaGoo posted:Overpriced. Better games are free. Play Androminion, paying for apps is for suckers http://android.mehtank.com/
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Anyone fancy recommending me a good sit-down sofa friendly card game (that isn't just cards)? Looking for something two player that isn't board based for the nights where we don't feel like sitting at a table. She's not keen on anything too D'n'D style. Thematic is fine. Preferably Euro and most definitely needs to be available on uk Amazon or equivalent. Quite like the idea of Love Letter but it's a bit gooey.
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Lasalas posted:Anyone fancy recommending me a good sit-down sofa friendly card game (that isn't just cards)? Looking for something two player that isn't board based for the nights where we don't feel like sitting at a table. She's not keen on anything too D'n'D style. Thematic is fine. Preferably Euro and most definitely needs to be available on uk Amazon or equivalent. Fluxx is pretty fun for two people.
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Sep 23, 2015 19:41
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Rutibex posted:Fluxx is pretty fun for two people. oh my god stop
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Sep 23, 2015 19:45
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Campaign for North Africa is mostly charts and graphs, maybe those could be remade into small cards for couch play.
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Lasalas posted:Anyone fancy recommending me a good sit-down sofa friendly card game (that isn't just cards)? Looking for something two player that isn't board based for the nights where we don't feel like sitting at a table. She's not keen on anything too D'n'D style. Thematic is fine. Preferably Euro and most definitely needs to be available on uk Amazon or equivalent. Valley of the Kings is pretty good. It's an Egyptian themed deckbuilder with some cool mechanics.
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Coup has a minimal two-player footprint, especially once you know the game and can dispense with the rules-reminder sheets. Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective is good for playing on the couch. It's not a card game, but it's a co-op deductive puzzle without a board. You play it with a paper map of london, a prop newspaper, and a book of suspects/clues/interviewees. Does have some translation problems in the new edition, though.
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Mental Magic.
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