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Title: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: JudgeDredd on October 18, 2013, 05:27:23 AM
This weekend

Challenger II - please let me have the strength and commitment to finish this and start weathering!
Flashpoint Campaigns:Red Storm - excellent game and well worthy of more of my time
Civil War 2 - need to finish the tutorial
Command:Modern Air/Naval Operations (still preferred Red Pill!) - continue with my Falklands Scenario
Air Hauler - make some money and gain some prestige
Bioshock:Infinite - for when I just want to shoot shit

I think that might be all
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Anguille on October 18, 2013, 06:06:27 AM
Busy weekend here so not much time to sit on my main computer...

Going to be:

- Master of Orion with the Klackons...it's a long game and had different wars with the Bulrathis and the Alkaris...working on the battle for Orion...need more bigger ships...

- Populus Romanus: last chapter of the first campaign...have to take over Sicily...already lost once...

- Armada 2526 Supernova pbem.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Martok on October 18, 2013, 07:00:09 AM
Not sure yet what I'll be playing.  I'm in the mood for some RPG action, but I don't know what for. 

Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Gusington on October 18, 2013, 07:23:34 AM
Dishonored: Knife of Dunwall, almost done. Then maybe I will buy the other Dishonored. DLC, The Brigmore Witches. And maybe some Left 4 Dead 2 if we can get the band back together.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: mirth on October 18, 2013, 07:27:02 AM
Picked up Wargame European Escalation as part of last week's Humble Weekly Deal. Going to spend some time with it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 18, 2013, 07:46:53 AM
A Distant Plain (http://grogheads.com/?p=2919)
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Ubercat on October 18, 2013, 08:14:19 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on October 18, 2013, 07:46:53 AM
A Distant Plain (http://grogheads.com/?p=2919)

Awesome. Are you playing FtF? Or Vassal?
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 18, 2013, 08:15:47 AM
you didn't follow the link, eh?  :)

I just got my copy the other day, and will be trying to set up a FTF this weekend out in the Man Cave
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: OJsDad on October 18, 2013, 08:18:58 AM
Distant Worlds. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Ubercat on October 18, 2013, 08:27:53 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on October 18, 2013, 08:15:47 AM
you didn't follow the link, eh?  :)

I just got my copy the other day, and will be trying to set up a FTF this weekend out in the Man Cave

I did. I just thought you might be showing the physical game since it would be a better representation than a link to the Vassal mod.

You're gonna have to post a thread about how it goes. I'm still waiting to get a 4 player Vassal game of Andean Abyss going. I'm supposed to be playing with 3 guys I met at WBC but it's taking a long time.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: W8taminute on October 18, 2013, 08:29:09 AM
Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7.  Almost finished with the story.  This is one of the easier Lego games I've played.  Great way to relive your childhood days of playing with Legos. 

Rome II

Grand Theft Auto V.  I haven't played it in a while and need to devote some time again.  Great game but too many other distractions at the moment...

Diablo III



Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: BanzaiCat on October 18, 2013, 08:29:45 AM
I finished Bioshock. Pretty good game. I started Bioshock 2, but I'm underwhelmed thus far - I don't like playing as a 'Big Daddy,' nor with being shackled to a little girl. I haven't quite gotten that far yet, but it's been heavily hinted in the game that this will be happening soon.

I am getting in a game of Arkham Horror for the AAR write-up on 10/31.

I currently am holding a personal record in Steam for having money in my Steam wallet for two weeks now without spending it. I've been avoiding those little $2.50 sales of bad games, hoping for some kind of big deal. So far, no joy. Hopefully something will pop up here, soon.

One thing I'd love to own is Skyrim and Bioshock Infinite...TWO. Two things I'd love to own is Skyrim, Bioshock Infinite, and Wargame: Euro...THREE. Three games I'd love to have...

NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH GAMEQUISITION!!!

Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: MengJiao on October 18, 2013, 08:38:02 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on October 18, 2013, 05:27:23 AM
This weekend


 
Espana 1936 -- Maybe I can make it into Spring 1937 with the Republicans?
Sir, you are being hunted -- learn to use the shot gun and find an ax
CMFI -- classic tactical fun
CLOD -- a few nostalgic moments?
ARMAIII -- a few puzzled moments?
Flying Colors -- Havana 1748 with minor mods

  Looks promising -- but we shall see.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Martok on October 18, 2013, 08:49:30 AM
Quote from: OJsDad on October 18, 2013, 08:18:58 AM
Distant Worlds.
Hmm.  There's an idea.  I haven't played that one in a little while now.  :-[ 




Quote from: MengJiao on October 18, 2013, 08:38:02 AM
Espana 1936 -- Maybe I can make it into Spring 1937 with the Republicans?
I was wondering how you were progressing with that one.  Last I knew, it sounded like you'd gotten most of the north secured for the time being, but that the Nationalists were regrouping... 

Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: MengJiao on October 18, 2013, 09:13:44 AM
Quote from: Martok on October 18, 2013, 08:49:30 AM
Quote from: OJsDad on October 18, 2013, 08:18:58 AM
Distant Worlds.
Hmm.  There's an idea.  I haven't played that one in a little while now.  :-[ 




Quote from: MengJiao on October 18, 2013, 08:38:02 AM
Espana 1936 -- Maybe I can make it into Spring 1937 with the Republicans?
I was wondering how you were progressing with that one.  Last I knew, it sounded like you'd gotten most of the north secured for the time being, but that the Nationalists were regrouping...

   As I recall -- game2 was a disaster because I went after the Nationalists up north and down south at the same time and about a month too early.  Game2.1 (which is a restart of Game2 in Dec 1936) seems to be going better:  two big Nationalist armies are besieged up north and I'm giving ground down south while the Russian tanks get to the front.  I think it's early Feb 1937.  Historically the Condor Legion arrived in May 1937, so I want to be in an Okay position as the Bf109 - s turn up and the Italians and Panzers get rolling.

   Historically the critical moment in early 1937 was the mass Italian tank attack at Guadalajara in early March 1937.  Republican air power seems to have stopped that attack.  The SB-2s are ready, but if things go differently -- well -- anything could happen.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Kushan on October 18, 2013, 09:17:15 AM
Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm: It's sitting in my shopping cart right now. Going to watch some lets plays of it today and will more then likely pull the trigger in it before the end of the weekend.

Command: I hope to finish up my first RSR inspired scenario. Once I figure out why my two sides are not engaging each other it will be ready for playtesting/balancing.

Skyrim: Going to start a new "throw away" playthrough using the Requiem overhaul mod.

Diablo III: Maybe
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Rekim on October 18, 2013, 09:24:20 AM
I'm prepping for my first ASL game using night rules scheduled for next Thursday and totally underestimated the amount of time/effort required to make this happen. I figured I would get the rules read during my spare time last week and would be dry-running them over the weekend. Time to grab some coffee and get on with plan-B

Assuming I survive plan-B I hope to spend some time with Distant Worlds and Command: Modern Air Naval Operations this weekend. Have been trying REALLY hard to resist the urge for Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm...at least until my next credit card statement
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: PanzersEast on October 18, 2013, 09:35:01 AM

Dominions 4 - Have played a easy game to learn as much as I can, and still there is a ton more I am missing

Jagged Alliance 2 Gold - Picked it up on Steam Sale, never played any of them

Distant Worlds - No other Space 4X out there

Unity of Command or HOI3 - time for WW2 game

Skyrim - Finish the main quest and check out Falskaar mod


Like Kushan Flashpoint Campaigns is setting in my cart......

PE
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Sir Slash on October 18, 2013, 10:10:56 AM
I'm tired of chasing Ligurians around the Alps in Rome 2, and it's finally a little cooler here in Fla., and that's got me thinking about Skyrim's mountains and snowy streams. I miss the place and want to go exploring and find someplace I've never been before. And go check on my player-home to make sure orcs haven't moved in( they NEVER flush) and hope some mouthy local will spout-off to me so I can introduce his ass to my shiny mailed boot and then catch some butterflies. :)
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Gusington on October 18, 2013, 11:08:56 AM
I never flush either.

Looking forward to that Arkham Horror AAR...it sounds choice.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: PanzersEast on October 18, 2013, 11:32:44 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on October 18, 2013, 07:46:53 AM
A Distant Plain (http://grogheads.com/?p=2919)

Not a board gamer.... but you have my full attention.


PE
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Steelgrave on October 18, 2013, 11:48:06 AM
Will be alternating between my ongoing Civ V game as the Shoshone, some Civil War II, maybe a little Card Hunter and Legends of Eisenwald, and for certain a surprising time sink: 7 Days to Die alpha.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Sir Slash on October 18, 2013, 11:59:20 AM
How are you finding Legends of Eisenwald Steelgrave? It's still beta isn't it?
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Bison on October 18, 2013, 12:27:03 PM
I'll probably just bitch about DRM on gaming forums.

Maybe look to play some L4D2 with Gus and LB.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: BanzaiCat on October 18, 2013, 12:30:35 PM
Quote from: Bison on October 18, 2013, 12:27:03 PM
I'll probably just bitch about DRM on gaming forums.

Maybe look to play some L4D2 with Gus and LB.

Let me know when you guys do LFD2 - would like to try it again, although I'm going to be busy tonight and tomorrow night. Otherwise I should be open this weekend (other than AAR writing...cough).
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Steelgrave on October 18, 2013, 12:37:30 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on October 18, 2013, 11:59:20 AM
How are you finding Legends of Eisenwald Steelgrave? It's still beta isn't it?

It is still beta and I've only played it briefly, so it's difficult to give much useful feedback. It seems promising but somewhat linear so far and lacking chrome. I'll try to give better feedback after the weekend  :)
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Huw the Poo on October 18, 2013, 12:40:05 PM
I dunno!  There are some good possibilities open to me this weekend.

I will undoubtedly play some Diablo 3 on the sexybox with my lady - we just beat normal mode so we need to dive back into nightmare mode.  I have a single player game of Endless Space going on, and of course the newly-released and magnificent Bionic Dues.  I'm sure I'll play other stuff but I don't know what yet.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: JudgeDredd on October 18, 2013, 12:53:51 PM
Quote from: Bison on October 18, 2013, 12:27:03 PM
I'll probably just bitch about DRM on gaming forums.

Maybe look to play some L4D2 with Gus and LB.
ouch  :-\
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Gusington on October 18, 2013, 01:32:17 PM
I will be around late tonight and tomorrow night sneaking through Dishonored...ping me.

Also I am transferring my man nook to my in laws this weekend, as my house renovations are finally set to begin.

Also also, I am my lady's sexybox.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Slick Wilhelm on October 18, 2013, 01:42:17 PM
Espana 1936: Starting my first game as the Republicans. I'm reading two different books right now on the war. What a chaotic civil war this was!

World of Tanks: Finally got my T-95, and what a beauteous beast she is! Slow as hell, but great frontal armor. Still trying to decide if I should upgrade to the 155mm gun, or stay with the 120mm. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Bison on October 18, 2013, 02:05:50 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on October 18, 2013, 12:53:51 PM
Quote from: Bison on October 18, 2013, 12:27:03 PM
I'll probably just bitch about DRM on gaming forums.

Maybe look to play some L4D2 with Gus and LB.
ouch  :-\

Ah come on Judge it's all in good fun.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: JudgeDredd on October 18, 2013, 02:07:18 PM
 ;D better  ;)
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Bison on October 18, 2013, 02:12:18 PM
I feel better other than our current snow storm which is pissing me off.  It won't stick, but it's going to make yard work a muddy mess this weekend.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Bison on October 18, 2013, 02:13:10 PM
Quote from: Gusington on October 18, 2013, 01:32:17 PM
Also also, I am my lady's sexybox.

Why do I feel like there is a strap-on joke to be made with this comment?
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Tuna on October 18, 2013, 02:14:39 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on October 18, 2013, 12:30:35 PM
Quote from: Bison on October 18, 2013, 12:27:03 PM
I'll probably just bitch about DRM on gaming forums.

Maybe look to play some L4D2 with Gus and LB.

Let me know when you guys do LFD2 - would like to try it again, although I'm going to be busy tonight and tomorrow night. Otherwise I should be open this weekend (other than AAR writing...cough).

I could be into LfD2 for a change as well... Does Gus 'talk' during that game?
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Bison on October 18, 2013, 02:15:34 PM
Quote from: Tuna on October 18, 2013, 02:14:39 PM
Quote from: Banzai_Cat on October 18, 2013, 12:30:35 PM
Quote from: Bison on October 18, 2013, 12:27:03 PM
I'll probably just bitch about DRM on gaming forums.

Maybe look to play some L4D2 with Gus and LB.

Let me know when you guys do LFD2 - would like to try it again, although I'm going to be busy tonight and tomorrow night. Otherwise I should be open this weekend (other than AAR writing...cough).

I could be into LfD2 for a change as well... Does Gus 'talk' during that game?

He sometimes even puts on a headset to listen in on the conversation.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: CptHowdy on October 18, 2013, 02:16:58 PM
flashpoint campaigns-really glad I picked this up. noticed others with it in their shopping carts. don't delay another day, get it now!
CMANO-waiting for next patch
Torchlight 2
Dom4
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Bison on October 18, 2013, 02:17:07 PM
I'm looking at firing up L4D2 at around 10 pm CST.  So if you want in and you are on my Steam friends group just jump on into the game.  Otherwise send me a message.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: OJsDad on October 18, 2013, 02:23:22 PM
Quote from: Martok on October 18, 2013, 08:49:30 AM
Quote from: OJsDad on October 18, 2013, 08:18:58 AM
Distant Worlds.
Hmm.  There's an idea.  I haven't played that one in a little while now.  :-[ 

Learning how to use fleet posture has made it a fun game for me again.  Still think there is some things lacking, but enjoying my current game.

I would highly suggest making research more expensive also. 
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 18, 2013, 02:32:31 PM
Quote from: CptHowdy on October 18, 2013, 02:16:58 PMflashpoint campaigns-really glad I picked this up. noticed others with it in their shopping carts. don't delay another day, get it now!

it's not like they're going to run out! ;)
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: W8taminute on October 18, 2013, 02:32:53 PM
So we've learned two things in this thread so far...

Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Gusington on October 18, 2013, 02:41:27 PM
Bison where fhe hell are you? I thought you were in VA?

10PM CST is good for me, I will see you then. And not talk.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Sir Slash on October 18, 2013, 02:41:54 PM
I hope that Sexy-Box comes with long-lasting batteries.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Pinetree on October 18, 2013, 02:42:41 PM
3.   W8taminute can count to two.

Do I have disturbed mind if I think the first two are related?
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Tuna on October 18, 2013, 02:44:41 PM
Quote from: Gusington on October 18, 2013, 02:41:27 PM
Bison where fhe hell are you? I thought you were in VA?

10PM CST is good for me, I will see you then. And not talk.

10 CST that's past my bed time!!!!.. Though tonight I have a work conf call at midnight, so maybe I'll be there!
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: W8taminute on October 18, 2013, 02:46:58 PM
Quote from: Pinetree on October 18, 2013, 02:42:41 PM
3.   W8taminute can count to two.

Do I have disturbed mind if I think the first two are related?

No you don't because we all know a disturbed mind is a terrible thing to waste.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Pinetree on October 18, 2013, 03:03:55 PM
Quote from: W8taminute on October 18, 2013, 02:46:58 PM
Quote from: Pinetree on October 18, 2013, 02:42:41 PM
3.   W8taminute can count to two.

Do I have disturbed mind if I think the first two are related?

No you don't because we all know a disturbed mind is a terrible thing to waste.

I've been a terribly wasted thing. Does that count? ;D
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: LongBlade on October 18, 2013, 03:52:36 PM
Tropico 4 just dropped an Apocalypse DLC that I scooped up.

I also popped for an early look at Sir, You Are Being Hunted.

Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Arctic Blast on October 18, 2013, 05:23:11 PM
Started playing Crysis 2 last night, so I'll keep that going. And I plan to start up a solo campaign adventure of Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. I just need to decide which characters to use...

Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Nefaro on October 18, 2013, 06:30:05 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on October 18, 2013, 05:23:11 PM
And I plan to start up a solo campaign adventure of Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. I just need to decide which characters to use...

Been debating picking that up sometime.  Seems to be pretty popular right now.  Better mechanics than the D&D boardgames I take it?
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: undercovergeek on October 18, 2013, 07:01:47 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on October 18, 2013, 02:07:18 PM
;D better  ;)

hes been grumpy all week  :P
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: -budd- on October 18, 2013, 07:22:18 PM
flashpoint campaigns and sniper elite for a break from flashpoint campaigns or something spooky if i can find the interest in it.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Rizik6 on October 18, 2013, 09:52:57 PM
Mostly Flashpoint Campaigns with a little Civ 5 and King's Bounty thrown in here and there.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Toonces on October 18, 2013, 09:59:48 PM
FSX
Red Orchestra 2/Rising Storm


That's all I can commit to for sure this weekend.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Arctic Blast on October 19, 2013, 12:44:12 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on October 18, 2013, 06:30:05 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on October 18, 2013, 05:23:11 PM
And I plan to start up a solo campaign adventure of Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. I just need to decide which characters to use...

Been debating picking that up sometime.  Seems to be pretty popular right now.  Better mechanics than the D&D boardgames I take it?

I think there are some strong similarities in that it's a greatly simplified system with a fairly 'wash, rinse and repeat' turn structure. If you're looking for some kind of deep RPG experience, you aren't going to find it here. It isn't a dungeon crawl, but it is based almost entirely on one-shot encounters with the various cards you'll encounter at locations.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Martok on October 19, 2013, 02:42:05 AM
Quote from: OJsDad on October 18, 2013, 02:23:22 PM
Quote from: Martok on October 18, 2013, 08:49:30 AM
Quote from: OJsDad on October 18, 2013, 08:18:58 AM
Distant Worlds.
Hmm.  There's an idea.  I haven't played that one in a little while now.  :-[ 

Learning how to use fleet posture has made it a fun game for me again.  Still think there is some things lacking, but enjoying my current game.

I would highly suggest making research more expensive also.
Heh.  I was actually contemplating that very thing (making research more expensive).  :) 

Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Nefaro on October 19, 2013, 03:51:02 AM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on October 19, 2013, 12:44:12 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on October 18, 2013, 06:30:05 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on October 18, 2013, 05:23:11 PM
And I plan to start up a solo campaign adventure of Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. I just need to decide which characters to use...

Been debating picking that up sometime.  Seems to be pretty popular right now.  Better mechanics than the D&D boardgames I take it?

I think there are some strong similarities in that it's a greatly simplified system with a fairly 'wash, rinse and repeat' turn structure. If you're looking for some kind of deep RPG experience, you aren't going to find it here. It isn't a dungeon crawl, but it is based almost entirely on one-shot encounters with the various cards you'll encounter at locations.

Yeah, it looks very much a card game.  That's not a bad thing in itself.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: OJsDad on October 19, 2013, 12:36:15 PM
Taking time out from distant worlds. At Dave & Busters with the kids.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Arctic Blast on October 19, 2013, 08:01:14 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on October 19, 2013, 03:51:02 AM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on October 19, 2013, 12:44:12 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on October 18, 2013, 06:30:05 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on October 18, 2013, 05:23:11 PM
And I plan to start up a solo campaign adventure of Pathfinder Adventure Card Game. I just need to decide which characters to use...

Been debating picking that up sometime.  Seems to be pretty popular right now.  Better mechanics than the D&D boardgames I take it?

I think there are some strong similarities in that it's a greatly simplified system with a fairly 'wash, rinse and repeat' turn structure. If you're looking for some kind of deep RPG experience, you aren't going to find it here. It isn't a dungeon crawl, but it is based almost entirely on one-shot encounters with the various cards you'll encounter at locations.

Yeah, it looks very much a card game.  That's not a bad thing in itself.

Absolutely. I have enjoyed my two plays of the game so far, and there is a bit of character development. Every time you successfully complete a scenario (there are 8 in the base box, and a new pack of 5 scenarios will come out bi-monthly along with new Items, Weapons, Monsters, etc.), you get to add cards to your character decks or add new abilities and the like. It's fun, but it's simple.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Tuna on October 19, 2013, 10:01:31 PM
Had to work last night and today.. DR Test...
In between and tonight.. did a lot of FSX
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Nefaro on October 20, 2013, 03:12:53 AM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on October 19, 2013, 08:01:14 PM
Quote from: Nefaro on October 19, 2013, 03:51:02 AM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on October 19, 2013, 12:44:12 AM

I think there are some strong similarities in that it's a greatly simplified system with a fairly 'wash, rinse and repeat' turn structure. If you're looking for some kind of deep RPG experience, you aren't going to find it here. It isn't a dungeon crawl, but it is based almost entirely on one-shot encounters with the various cards you'll encounter at locations.

Yeah, it looks very much a card game.  That's not a bad thing in itself.

Absolutely. I have enjoyed my two plays of the game so far, and there is a bit of character development. Every time you successfully complete a scenario (there are 8 in the base box, and a new pack of 5 scenarios will come out bi-monthly along with new Items, Weapons, Monsters, etc.), you get to add cards to your character decks or add new abilities and the like. It's fun, but it's simple.

I picked up the base set.  The local store was out of the character expansion at the moment.  I can see the draw to it, being a pretty straightforward card game but still having some rpg-style continuity between games. 

I also grabbed Runewars while I was there.  Had been wanting a new fantasy strategy tabletop and I wasn't all that impressed with Kemet's gameplay regarding battles & armies, when I picked it up a few months ago. The latter ended up being quite skewed toward the offense and I was further surprised by the low army limits.  As if it didn't have a fully-realized conquest side.  :-[  Runewars, on the other hand, looks pretty bitchin' as far as empire/conquest strategy goes.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 20, 2013, 06:27:10 AM
It almost sounds like the Pathfinder card game is a tabletop version of CardHunter...?


As to RuneWars - I know a few guys who LOVE it, but with the caveat that they have yet to play a game under 4 hours long.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: GJK on October 20, 2013, 09:29:52 AM
Am I too late to join in on this thread?  If not...wow, have been enjoying Scourge of War: Gettysburg 150 + the Antietam expansion all weekend long.  Now most of you know me as the boardgame retro geek that doesn't venture much in to PC gaming these days (aside from the occassional CMx1 pbem game) but this one has me itching for more.  Yes, I'm sure that all of you are played out on this one since it's a couple of years old but I'm just now joining the party!  The PC game is very much like The Gamer's Regimental Sub-Series or The Gamers Civil War Brigade Series of games but on the PC and that just rocks my boat as I love those boardgames.  This is the first PC game since...crap, I don't know when...that I've had that "just play another little scenario" type passion about.  Fun stuff.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: undercovergeek on October 20, 2013, 09:37:00 AM
Quote from: GJK on October 20, 2013, 09:29:52 AM
Am I too late to join in on this thread?  If not...wow, have been enjoying Scourge of War: Gettysburg 150 + the Antietam expansion all weekend long.  Now most of you know me as the boardgame retro geek that doesn't venture much in to PC gaming these days (aside from the occassional CMx1 pbem game) but this one has me itching for more.  Yes, I'm sure that all of you are played out on this one since it's a couple of years old but I'm just now joining the party!  The PC game is very much like The Gamer's Regimental Sub-Series or The Gamers Civil War Brigade Series of games but on the PC and that just rocks my boat as I love those boardgames.  This is the first PC game since...crap, I don't know when...that I've had that "just play another little scenario" type passion about.  Fun stuff.

Lol welcome to computer games GJK.... glad you found one that scratches an itch.. It's great when that happens
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Tuna on October 20, 2013, 09:44:30 AM
QuoteAm I too late to join in on this thread?

Heck no!.. Here on Grogheads, all weekend is Friday!!!
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Huw the Poo on October 20, 2013, 09:57:55 AM
I've been playing Scarlet Blade, which is one of those "adult" MMOs for which you see seedy adverts all over the internet. :D
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Toonces on October 20, 2013, 02:27:38 PM
Agreed, the Scourge of War series is spectacular.  Very fun gaming!
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Arctic Blast on October 20, 2013, 06:00:23 PM
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I think there are some strong similarities in that it's a greatly simplified system with a fairly 'wash, rinse and repeat' turn structure. If you're looking for some kind of deep RPG experience, you aren't going to find it here. It isn't a dungeon crawl, but it is based almost entirely on one-shot encounters with the various cards you'll encounter at locations.

Yeah, it looks very much a card game.  That's not a bad thing in itself.

Absolutely. I have enjoyed my two plays of the game so far, and there is a bit of character development. Every time you successfully complete a scenario (there are 8 in the base box, and a new pack of 5 scenarios will come out bi-monthly along with new Items, Weapons, Monsters, etc.), you get to add cards to your character decks or add new abilities and the like. It's fun, but it's simple.

I picked up the base set.  The local store was out of the character expansion at the moment.  I can see the draw to it, being a pretty straightforward card game but still having some rpg-style continuity between games. 

I also grabbed Runewars while I was there.  Had been wanting a new fantasy strategy tabletop and I wasn't all that impressed with Kemet's gameplay regarding battles & armies, when I picked it up a few months ago. The latter ended up being quite skewed toward the offense and I was further surprised by the low army limits.  As if it didn't have a fully-realized conquest side.  :-[  Runewars, on the other hand, looks pretty bitchin' as far as empire/conquest strategy goes.

I actually like both of those. Kemet is great simply because it's a simple tactical game with level-up abilities and the like that can be played in an hour with 5 players. The 'score points by winning on offense' keeps everyone from turning in to turtling b*tches the same way that the system worked in Nexus Ops, and I kinda dig that.  ;D

Runewars is an excellent game, and it's definitely more of a conquer territory type of game. But it can take awhile to play, even through turn-to-turn options are a bit limited. It suffers from the same issue that TI3 can, where if players take their eyes off the goal and just start smacking each other around, the game can really draaaaaaaaag.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Nefaro on October 21, 2013, 01:31:21 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on October 20, 2013, 06:27:10 AM
It almost sounds like the Pathfinder card game is a tabletop version of CardHunter...?

That is exactly what it reminded me of when I played it earlier.  Very much like Card Hunter although there's no tactical board.  The card play still makes for some tough decisions.  :D   I can see why so many people were gushing about it, because it's fairly quick to play but still challenging and filled with enough situational variety to keep it interesting throughout a session.

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As to RuneWars - I know a few guys who LOVE it, but with the caveat that they have yet to play a game under 4 hours long.

After reading about halfway through the rules, I'm not surprised.  It's one of the more detailed fantasy strategy boardgames I've seen but that's why I wanted it.   It may not get as much playtime on my table compared to some other faster playing ones, but it looks to be an enjoyably epic time when we have it.   For some reason, it vaguely reminds me of a more complicated version of Shogun (the old MB sister of Axis & Allies).
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Anguille on October 21, 2013, 04:11:08 AM
Finished my MOO game with a diplomatic victory...against the Alkari (my stupid diplomat tried to kill their emperor a few turns before the elections) and the Bulrathi (the other candidate)!
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: spelk on October 21, 2013, 06:15:10 AM
Been dabbling back in time with my favourite RTS'es ever, Kohan: Immortal Souls. Its a crime that Timegate Studios delivered some high quality games, and now they are no more.

Also, some Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm - coupled with reading the book Red Thrust.

And a bit of Resident Evil 6 co-op, where zombie/mutants fly attack helicopters!

Lastly, trying to get my head around Phantom Leader on iPad.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 21, 2013, 07:58:25 AM
OK, so I set up A Distant Plain to start monkeying around with it a bit, and (re)learning the mechanics, but honestly spent more of the weekend playing a Civ V BNW game as Indonesia.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Dimitris on October 21, 2013, 08:18:02 AM
Quote from: CptHowdy on October 18, 2013, 02:16:58 PM
CMANO-waiting for next patch

What would you like to see on it?
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Martok on October 21, 2013, 10:26:54 AM
I ended up playing mostly Distant Worlds and a little Baldur's Gate.  Thus far, I would agree with OJsDad that playing the former with more expensive research seems to improve the experience. 




Quote from: Anguille on October 21, 2013, 04:11:08 AM
Finished my MOO game with a diplomatic victory...against the Alkari (my stupid diplomat tried to kill their emperor a few turns before the elections) and the Bulrathi (the other candidate)!
Congrats, Anguille!  :) 

Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: Anguille on October 21, 2013, 10:33:04 AM
Quote from: Martok on October 21, 2013, 10:26:54 AM

Quote from: Anguille on October 21, 2013, 04:11:08 AM
Finished my MOO game with a diplomatic victory...against the Alkari (my stupid diplomat tried to kill their emperor a few turns before the elections) and the Bulrathi (the other candidate)!
Congrats, Anguille!  :)

Thanks! ;)
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: LongBlade on October 21, 2013, 11:23:07 AM
I ended up beating the new DLC level for Tropico 4 yesterday. That was fun.
Title: Re: FRIDAY was the day that twas.....GAMING THREAD
Post by: MengJiao on October 21, 2013, 11:26:23 AM
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This weekend


 
Espana 1936 -- Maybe I can make it into Spring 1937 with the Republicans?
Sir, you are being hunted -- learn to use the shot gun and find an ax
CMFI -- classic tactical fun
CLOD -- a few nostalgic moments?
ARMAIII -- a few puzzled moments?
Flying Colors -- Havana 1748 with minor mods

  Looks promising -- but we shall see.

  Well -- what happened?  I spent most of my game time on CMFI.  I gave up on Espana for the time being and I didn't get anywhere in Sir, you are being hunted.

  Flying Colors is going well.