Dune Spice Wars

[Gusington]

Finally watching the newer movie now...never read the book and never saw the movie from the 80s, but after 15 minutes I have to say I really like it so far...may grab the game on sale and a copy of the book now too.

[Destraex]

Finally watching the newer movie now...never read the book and never saw the movie from the 80s, but after 15 minutes I have to say I really like it so far...may grab the game on sale and a copy of the book now too.

I read the book in high school and still remember the impact it had on me. The new movie is by far and away the best Dune movie/TV series to date. The old 80s movie though has a tonne of character, perhaps even compared to the new movie, which is simply sleeker and more modern and more accurate (too many ands? lol).
We have the board game here at home and enjoyed a few runs through of that. And the board game reminds me of this dune spice wars game.
This game though does not entice me really. I want epic battles and to learn all about the military and non military units by seeing them in action. This game is not exactly a movie reel of combat footage. Rather more like a board game with all of it's inherent limitations. A very light RTS if you will?

I must reconsider and give this game another look. I could be wrong about it. It would certainly be fun with friends.

Gotta ask is their just one map?

[CJReich46]

30% off at GreenMan Graming ($20.87)  What say you?

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[fabius]

Have to be that one

The new movie kinda sucked. Ended jarringly without major problem resolution. Really felt like they cut a movie in half to make two movies.
Some of the visuals were good. But the movie lingered/kept showing the air vehicle like they were over proud of that visual. The characters felt lacking compared to the older movie.

The old movie with Sting. Against pop opinion, I loved that movie and still do. The characters are top in that one. Much better than the recent remake

[Jarhead0331]

Have to be that one

The new movie kinda sucked. Ended jarringly without major problem resolution. Really felt like they cut a movie in half to make two movies.
Some of the visuals were good. But the movie lingered/kept showing the air vehicle like they were over proud of that visual. The characters felt lacking compared to the older movie.

The old movie with Sting. Against pop opinion, I loved that movie and still do. The characters are top in that one. Much better than the recent remake

Completely disagree. I felt the new movie was awesome. Sure, I was disappointed where it ended, but it was always intended to be a trilogy.

[jamus34]

See, if you could stick the relationship systems that are built paradoxes' CK2-3 games along with competent space and world combat systems I feel you would have a real good game setup for Dune.

[Jarhead0331]

See, if you could stick the relationship systems that are built paradoxes' CK2-3 games along with competent space and world combat systems I feel you would have a real good game setup for Dune.

Look at Star Dynasties and Alliance of the Sacred Suns.

[Rayfer]

Have to be that one

The new movie kinda sucked. Ended jarringly without major problem resolution. Really felt like they cut a movie in half to make two movies.
Some of the visuals were good. But the movie lingered/kept showing the air vehicle like they were over proud of that visual. The characters felt lacking compared to the older movie.

The old movie with Sting. Against pop opinion, I loved that movie and still do. The characters are top in that one. Much better than the recent remake

Completely disagree. I felt the new movie was awesome. Sure, I was disappointed where it ended, but it was always intended to be a trilogy.

A huge +1.  The newer movie is far better than the 80's version.

[SirAndrewD]

Have to be that one

The new movie kinda sucked. Ended jarringly without major problem resolution. Really felt like they cut a movie in half to make two movies.
Some of the visuals were good. But the movie lingered/kept showing the air vehicle like they were over proud of that visual. The characters felt lacking compared to the older movie.

The old movie with Sting. Against pop opinion, I loved that movie and still do. The characters are top in that one. Much better than the recent remake

Completely disagree. I felt the new movie was awesome. Sure, I was disappointed where it ended, but it was always intended to be a trilogy.

As someone whose bookshelf looks like this, I am also in 1000% agreement with you on that one Jarhead.

[Jarhead0331]

Wow. The Encyclopedia. You should put that in a safe!

[SirAndrewD]

Wow. The Encyclopedia. You should put that in a safe!

The RPG is worth a lot more.  That's the one that only had a preview copy released at one GenCon but then never had any further print run or releases.

[bobarossa]

So no comments on the state of the game (vs the movies)?

[SirAndrewD]

Right now, it's very repetitive and doesn't have a ton of replay value once you've gone through with each of the factions. 

I would honestly wait and see how it pans out in EA.  House Corrino is coming out soon and having another faction with different mechanics will at least potentially add a little...spice...to the mix.

[Gusington]

 

[SirAndrewD]

^Thought you might appreciate how I wormed that little pun in.