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bobvonunheil posted:I'm up for playing any of the following games, I need to get some experience with them before I write about them I play all those games and I'm also in the UK so we should be able to work something out. I used to play Twilight with a goon from the board game thread, we had about 5 good games then he got quite busy and I never really saw him post again. We played that game on VASSAL and the others on BGA. I actually think he may have been the one to get me into Tash Kalar by introducing it to Mr on VASSAL, before BGA implemented it.
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bobvonunheil posted:I'm up for playing any of the following games, I need to get some experience with them before I write about them Play Through the Ages on Boardgaming Online, it's the best implementation I've seen. Happy to play Tash Kalar any time, and TtA if I have time.
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Mar 11, 2015 18:34
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I find it hard to believe there is a better online implementation of Through the Ages than on BGA, although I haven't played the alternative. It just does everything exactly as you'd want, and is on a site with other games I would play.
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Mar 11, 2015 19:30
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The BGA version feels kinda faffy to me, and I really like the fact that BGO in particular lets you see your opponents' civil hands (which isn't expressly or practically hidden info) which is valuable when you've got multiple and/or weeks-long games going, because otherwise you're not playing a tactical game, you're just playing a test of memory. But then, I adored playing Dominion on Iso without the pictures; I like the mechanics of games much more than the trappings of them.
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Mar 11, 2015 19:40
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I'll be up on BGA for an hour or so if anyone wants to play Tash Kalar
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Mar 11, 2015 19:56
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Well, I'm coming on now. Username Moominov, I did say I'd teach some Tzolkin but I'm happy with Tash or whatever. Be good to get some friends list going for future propositioning.
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Mar 11, 2015 21:03
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Made a 2p Tzolkin game. Sorry I missed you earlier, was eating food.
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Mar 11, 2015 22:07
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We're coming to the end of the current Terra Mystica game so if anyone wants to get in on the next one, now would be a good time to post. Ideally I'd like to get a group that's all more or less GMT so that I'm not holding everyone up. I'd also like to play with expansion races.
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Mar 13, 2015 00:34
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Im up for it
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Mar 13, 2015 08:44
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Anyone up for Fire in the Lake right now?
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Mar 15, 2015 18:56
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If FitL is still a possibility for this weekend, when did you have in mind? I would prefer Sunday during the day.
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Mar 16, 2015 10:38
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Looking to try Twilight Struggle on Vassal - familiar with Vassal and very familiar with TS (300+ games played) - have played it on Wargameroom and want to try Vassal but not bothered trying with some randomer from the Vassal lobby. Am in GMT time zone, should be on after 7 p.m. this evening.
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Mar 16, 2015 10:55
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thespaceinvader posted:The BGA version feels kinda faffy to me, and I really like the fact that BGO in particular lets you see your opponents' civil hands (which isn't expressly or practically hidden info) which is valuable when you've got multiple and/or weeks-long games going, because otherwise you're not playing a tactical game, you're just playing a test of memory. The BGA version still has a hideous bug with pacts that can prevent a game from finishing I think. I should try and figure out the BGO interface again I didn't like it the first time.
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Mar 16, 2015 15:19
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I'll happily run a teaching game on BGO over one weekend if people are interested.
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Mar 16, 2015 18:21
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Lichtenstein posted:Someone could probably say a few words about what's available on the tabletop simulator? I don't think anyone answered you so I will give it a shot. Here is a pastebin to the games I am subscribed to. Some notable ones for being new are XCOM and Roll for the galaxy. The basic answer is: any game you can think of minus Agricola, Caverna, Elder Sign, Munchkin, and a couple other big names. Publishers haven't shut down much yet. The interface is very rough (the "game" is still in Early Access), but it has allowed me to try out a lot of games before purchasing. If a game has another implementation I would suggest playing it elsewhere, but right now it probably has the biggest collection of games. I've even personally made Keyflower and King's forge. It's also on sale right now, and if you get it in a 4 pack it'd only be ~$8 per copy! Maybe if enough people have it/purchase it we could start a steam group. alathar fucked around with this message at 19:52 on Mar 16, 2015 |
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Mar 16, 2015 19:33
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E: Posted this in the wrong thread.
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Mar 17, 2015 00:09
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Re: Terra Mystica IMF A barebones text based version of Terra Mystica that includes expansions and chat function. It receives continual support, supports game statistics, and even has rankings of races and players. Easy to use drop down menus dictate actions and eligible map spaces are highlighted when selectable. The planning function is also hugely useful and easy to use once the game language is known. A full transcript of the game is available on page. Re: ticket to ride android app A very well polished app that runs smoother than most other boardgame apps. Touch interface is easy to use, and it's got "choo choo" sound effects. What's not to love? Hive is also available on android, but it's basically just a virtual tabletop on which to play. A San Juan port called Condado is available, but it's really lo-rez. Also talisman 
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Mar 17, 2015 03:20
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Does anyone have time to run me through a step-by-step of how to not suck at Tzolk'in? I'm getting a little obsessed by this game and I just cannot get the rhythm of it right at the moment. It's really good, there's clearly a real skill to it, but I just keep finding myself mired in placing single dudes for free because I have no money, pretty much regardless of what strategy I try. Even when I win I get like, 60s and 70s when most of the guys kicking my rear end are getting 100+. I'll pay you in trade by doing the same for TTA on BGO. Halp.
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thespaceinvader posted:Does anyone have time to run me through a step-by-step of how to not suck at Tzolk'in? I'm getting a little obsessed by this game and I just cannot get the rhythm of it right at the moment. It's really good, there's clearly a real skill to it, but I just keep finding myself mired in placing single dudes for free because I have no money, pretty much regardless of what strategy I try. Even when I win I get like, 60s and 70s when most of the guys kicking my rear end are getting 100+. I'll pay you in trade by doing the same for TTA on BGO. Halp. I'm not great at Tzolk'in, but I think I can help you get the rhythm of it. Bug me on IRC sometime. In other news, here's a web implementation of Brass. Also has a variant map based on Northern France!
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Taran_Wanderer posted:I'm not great at Tzolk'in, but I think I can help you get the rhythm of it. Bug me on IRC sometime. Added, thanks - and I'll maybe bother you about it sometime tomorrow. I realy like the game, and it's the good kind of frustrating at the moment, but (as with Dungeon Lords online) the BAJ implementation is starting to become the bad kind of frustrating because of the lack of an undo button for those stupid mistakes. No backsies is really annoying in a game like this where, in person, you could realise at the end of your turn that you needed to beg or pull a dude for one corn at the start to to make your whole 5-dude chain work properly, only to watch it grind to a crunching halt 2 dudes in when you're a corn short, and end lamelyand most groups would be fine with you deciding to retroactively beg for corn. But BAJ, even if you've not decided anything yet... the minute you get past deciding to pick a dude up, you're hosed. I've probably messed up more times by not being able to play through my turn and revise my mistakes, than I have by actually messing up the strategy. It's a great game, but like so many CGE games there's so much to go wrong in it, even when you know the strategy..
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Mar 21, 2015 01:34
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thespaceinvader posted:Added, thanks - and I'll maybe bother you about it sometime tomorrow. I seem to remember BAJ having an undo button, though it's been a while. I don't think the BGA implementation has one.
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Mar 21, 2015 02:06
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E: pointless post
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Mar 21, 2015 02:32
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I have a question for Carcassonne iOS users. Has anyone else had the app say "Carcassonne" in a small, faint voice? I was playing it with my fiance tonight, and I dropped my phone into my lap. We both heard a man's voice say "Carcassonne." We tried again and again to repeat it; it only happened one other time, when I dropped the phone into my lap. Are we crazy? Does anyone know what's happening?
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Prairie Bus posted:I have a question for Carcassonne iOS users. Has anyone else had the app say "Carcassonne" in a small, faint voice? I was playing it with my fiance tonight, and I dropped my phone into my lap. We both heard a man's voice say "Carcassonne." We tried again and again to repeat it; it only happened one other time, when I dropped the phone into my lap. You would appear to be living in a creepypasta. I'm sorry you had to find out like this.
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Mar 21, 2015 06:52
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Taran_Wanderer posted:I seem to remember BAJ having an undo button, though it's been a while. I don't think the BGA implementation has one. BAJ does. I meant BGA. It was late. The live version doesn't have an undo, the PBEM one does.
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Mar 21, 2015 10:30
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Is anything happening with that Fire in the Lake game?
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Mar 21, 2015 11:21
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Tomorrow I should be up for it during evening GMT.
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Mar 21, 2015 12:14
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SuccinctAndPunchy posted:You would appear to be living in a creepypasta. I'm sorry you had to find out like this. Haha. We tried it some more and eventually got it to work fairly consistently. When you're playing Carcassonne on an iPhone 6 and you quickly bring the phone from a vertical position to a lower horizontal position (it may have to land on something), the app will say "Carcassonne." We tried it with an iPad and it didn't work. It's a charming, if bizarre, feature.
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Mar 21, 2015 18:02
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Tekopo posted:Tomorrow I should be up for it during evening GMT. Do you have any rough times in mind? Duration?
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Mar 21, 2015 19:26
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7-8 GMT, playing as long as we can.
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Mar 21, 2015 21:17
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I would be up to that if there's a slot but I haven't played a coin before
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Mar 22, 2015 06:05
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I may or may not be in depending on homework situation.
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Mar 22, 2015 06:57
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I'm not sure if I'll be around at that time. If there's a chance of anything same time Monday evening I'm up for that. O therwise I may not be able to make it. How are we meeting up and coordinating?
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Mar 22, 2015 09:14
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I figure #boardgoons is the best place?
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Mar 22, 2015 11:17
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If people would like, I can arrange another FITL game for Monday evening. I'd try to start around 2300-2400 GMT (I'm in EST). Bug me in #boardgoons on synirc or on Steam (same username as here).
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Mar 22, 2015 13:22
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Yeah I won't be able to do tonight I've had to work today and have too much still left to do
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Mar 22, 2015 19:38
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I'm up for something now if people are as well. Drop in #boardgoons now if interested.
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Mar 22, 2015 19:45
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If anyone's up for a game (of FITL or otherwise) I'll be in #boardgoons for the rest of the evening.
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Mar 23, 2015 22:31
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E: found a game, no worries.
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Taran_Wanderer posted:If anyone's up for a game (of FITL or otherwise) I'll be in #boardgoons for the rest of the evening. 
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