The Battle for Arrakis: Let's play Avalon Hill's Dune Board game!

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Horsebanger: Jun 25, 2009; Steering wheel! Hey! Steering wheel! Someone tell him to give it to me!

Phelddagrif posted:

Nah, you can (and should!) absolutely sell/trade information. That rule means you can't share other faction advantages (so I, for instance, can't offer storm damage reduction as part of a deal).

OK excellent that makes more sense!

# ? Feb 3, 2020 16:04

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# ? May 3, 2024 11:21

ProfFrink: Nov 7, 2007; "Stun" may be a bit of a misnomer.

Bidding is in order correct?

E:
Just looked it up and the bidding goes to the right, so:

I'll Bid 3 Spice for the first card.

ProfFrink fucked around with this message at 18:56 on Feb 3, 2020

# ? Feb 3, 2020 18:52

Phelddagrif: Jan 28, 2009; Before I do anything, I think, well what hasn't been seen. Sometimes, that turns out to be something ghastly and not fit for society. And sometimes that inspiration becomes something that's really worthwhile.

Passing on this one.

# ? Feb 3, 2020 19:47

The Merry Marauder: Apr 4, 2009; "But she goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all. She is the champion and vindicator only of her own."

ProfFrink posted:

Bidding

My understanding was that for convenience of format play bidding was open.

# ? Feb 3, 2020 20:13

BeanpolePeckerwood: May 4, 2004; I MAY LOOK LIKE SHIT BUT IM ALSO DUMB AS FUCK

Gridlocked posted:

Is this the same Dune Boardgame that just got re-released recently?

My mate brought it for our boardgame nights and keeps trying to get us to play it but I took one look at the rules and veto'd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQwPqToLwjU

Watch this little primer first, then dive into the rule book. My friends and I played the game like 10 times over a number of years before we were comfortable with the complexity of the game. It's okay if you get things wrong (you will), a lot of the focus of the game when you have no facility with it is being able to make a verbal case for your interpretations of rules. Dune is very much "The Philosophy of Boardgames" : The Boardgame, and much of the fun comes from drunken arguing, which is especially entertaining if you are a fan of its themes, locations, and characters.

# ? Feb 3, 2020 22:36

RBA Starblade: Apr 28, 2008; Going Home.

Games Idiot Court Jester

How long until the first player yells ATOMICS and tells Horsebanger to flip the board

# ? Feb 4, 2020 00:45

Aces High: Mar 26, 2010; Nah! A little chocolate will do

RBA Starblade posted:

How long until the first player yells ATOMICS and tells Horsebanger to flip the board

either that or the good ol' lasgun vs. shield combo

# ? Feb 4, 2020 01:54

TheKingslayer: Sep 3, 2008

Aces High posted:

either that or the good ol' lasgun vs. shield combo

I opened the game last weekend with a lasgun vs shield on the Fremen and they never recovered lol.

# ? Feb 4, 2020 03:46

Joe Chill: Mar 21, 2013; "What's this dance called?"

"'Radioactive Flesh.' It's the latest - and the last!"

1st card: 4 spice bid

# ? Feb 4, 2020 03:56

ProfFrink: Nov 7, 2007; "Stun" may be a bit of a misnomer.

1st card: 5 Spice

# ? Feb 4, 2020 05:09

Aces High: Mar 26, 2010; Nah! A little chocolate will do

House Atreides will pass on this card

# ? Feb 4, 2020 06:19

The Merry Marauder: Apr 4, 2009; "But she goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all. She is the champion and vindicator only of her own."

Also passing.

# ? Feb 4, 2020 06:25

Horsebanger: Jun 25, 2009; Steering wheel! Hey! Steering wheel! Someone tell him to give it to me!

It's close enough to 24 hours.

Card 1 Bid Status:

5 Spice
24 Hours remain

Card 2 is now up for Bidding. This Bidding will end at 6AM UTC on Thursday, 6th of Feb.

Card 2 information sent to Atriedes

# ? Feb 4, 2020 07:32

Phelddagrif: Jan 28, 2009; Before I do anything, I think, well what hasn't been seen. Sometimes, that turns out to be something ghastly and not fit for society. And sometimes that inspiration becomes something that's really worthwhile.

I'll go 1 spice on card #2.

# ? Feb 4, 2020 23:10

Joe Chill: Mar 21, 2013; "What's this dance called?"

"'Radioactive Flesh.' It's the latest - and the last!"

2nd card: 3 spice bid

# ? Feb 5, 2020 02:32

ProfFrink: Nov 7, 2007; "Stun" may be a bit of a misnomer.

I'm going to Pass on card #2

# ? Feb 5, 2020 03:04

Horsebanger: Jun 25, 2009; Steering wheel! Hey! Steering wheel! Someone tell him to give it to me!

Harkonnen win Card #1
Harkonnen pay 5 spice to the Emperor.
Harkonnen draw extra Treachery Card

Harkonnen hand is now 4/8.

Current High Bid for card 2:

Joe Chill posted:

2nd card: 3 spice bid

Card 3 Can now be bid on!
Card 3 information sent to Atredies

FYI to players, I've lagged behind on it but I'm creating a google sheet for player references and I'll PM them around later

# ? Feb 5, 2020 08:58

The Merry Marauder: Apr 4, 2009; "But she goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all. She is the champion and vindicator only of her own."

Bidding 2 Spice on Card #3

# ? Feb 6, 2020 02:33

sebmojo: Oct 23, 2010; Legit Cyberpunk

Guild bids 4 spice on card 3

# ? Feb 6, 2020 04:12

The Merry Marauder: Apr 4, 2009; "But she goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all. She is the champion and vindicator only of her own."

Bidding 4 Spice on Card #2.

# ? Feb 6, 2020 04:48

Horsebanger: Jun 25, 2009; Steering wheel! Hey! Steering wheel! Someone tell him to give it to me!

Emperor has paid 1 spice to Atredies. Atredies player shares information on Card #3.

2 hours left on first card, and until card #4.

FYI this first one has worked perfectly. In future could I get a PM from both parties when players are sharing hidden information.

Horsebanger fucked around with this message at 17:39 on Feb 6, 2020

# ? Feb 6, 2020 06:29

Horsebanger: Jun 25, 2009; Steering wheel! Hey! Steering wheel! Someone tell him to give it to me!

Card #2 is won by the Emperor, who pays 4 spice to the bank:

The Merry Marauder posted:

Bidding 4 Spice on Card #2.

Current High bid on Card #3:

sebmojo posted:

Guild bids 4 spice on card 3

CARD #4 is now available!
Information on Card #4 sent to Atredies Player.

# ? Feb 6, 2020 08:20

Joe Chill: Mar 21, 2013; "What's this dance called?"

"'Radioactive Flesh.' It's the latest - and the last!"

5 spice on card 3.

# ? Feb 6, 2020 11:19

Phelddagrif: Jan 28, 2009; Before I do anything, I think, well what hasn't been seen. Sometimes, that turns out to be something ghastly and not fit for society. And sometimes that inspiration becomes something that's really worthwhile.

2 spice on card #4.

# ? Feb 6, 2020 15:12

ProfFrink: Nov 7, 2007; "Stun" may be a bit of a misnomer.

Bid 3 spice on card #4

# ? Feb 6, 2020 15:55

sebmojo: Oct 23, 2010; Legit Cyberpunk

5 spice on card 4

# ? Feb 6, 2020 23:09

Aces High: Mar 26, 2010; Nah! A little chocolate will do

dang, these bids are getting far too rich for me.

such is the way of being last for this round :v:

# ? Feb 7, 2020 01:53

sebmojo: Oct 23, 2010; Legit Cyberpunk

Are we bidding in order?

# ? Feb 7, 2020 02:25

ProfFrink: Nov 7, 2007; "Stun" may be a bit of a misnomer.

I don't think we are.

# ? Feb 7, 2020 03:01

Joe Chill: Mar 21, 2013; "What's this dance called?"

"'Radioactive Flesh.' It's the latest - and the last!"

It's open bidding.

# ? Feb 7, 2020 03:35

Horsebanger: Jun 25, 2009; Steering wheel! Hey! Steering wheel! Someone tell him to give it to me!

Confirming its open bidding.

# ? Feb 7, 2020 03:42

Aces High: Mar 26, 2010; Nah! A little chocolate will do

oh, derp I misunderstood what the decision was

# ? Feb 7, 2020 06:56

Horsebanger: Jun 25, 2009; Steering wheel! Hey! Steering wheel! Someone tell him to give it to me!

BIDDING ENDED ON CARD 3

Joe Chill posted:

5 spice on card 3.

The Bene Gesserit win Card #3.
Bene Gesserit pay 5 spice to the Emperor!

sebmojo posted:

5 spice on card 4

This is the current high bid for Card #4.

Card #5 is up for Bidding!
Card #5 Information sent to Atredies.

# ? Feb 7, 2020 12:34

The Merry Marauder: Apr 4, 2009; "But she goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all. She is the champion and vindicator only of her own."

All this waiting one's turn to speak explains why so little gets done in the Landsraad.

Bidding 6 Spice on Card #4.

# ? Feb 7, 2020 14:45

whitehelm: Apr 20, 2008

Horsebanger posted:

FYI this first one has worked perfectly. In future could I get a PM from both parties when players are sharing hidden information.

Just a thought, but maybe deal proposal/acceptances could be posted in-thread since it's going to be public that a deal was made anyway.

# ? Feb 7, 2020 15:36

ProfFrink: Nov 7, 2007; "Stun" may be a bit of a misnomer.

2 Spice on Card #5

# ? Feb 7, 2020 15:59

Phelddagrif: Jan 28, 2009; Before I do anything, I think, well what hasn't been seen. Sometimes, that turns out to be something ghastly and not fit for society. And sometimes that inspiration becomes something that's really worthwhile.

3 spice on card #5

# ? Feb 7, 2020 18:10

Horsebanger: Jun 25, 2009; Steering wheel! Hey! Steering wheel! Someone tell him to give it to me!

The Merry Marauder posted:

All this waiting one's turn to speak explains why so little gets done in the Landsraad.

Bidding 6 Spice on Card #4.

This is the winning bid for Card #4
The Emperor has paid 6 spice to the bank!

Phelddagrif posted:

3 spice on card #5

This is the current high bid on Card #5

Final Card is up for Bidding
Card #6 information sent to Atredies

# ? Feb 8, 2020 08:28

sebmojo: Oct 23, 2010; Legit Cyberpunk

Guild bids 5 spice on card 5

# ? Feb 8, 2020 09:25

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# ? May 3, 2024 11:21

Aces High: Mar 26, 2010; Nah! A little chocolate will do

bidding 6 spice on card 5

# ? Feb 8, 2020 20:20

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