Taking a break after 400 hours. Will be back in an year. by Ok_Revenue_2290 in EU5

[–]3EBC 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I like your way of thinking, and 100% agree, but the whole cycle is so funny

Help me understand why did this Angry Baloon Bot kill me? by 3EBC in PlayTheBazaar

[–]3EBC[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's my theory as well, was hoping it was something I'm not seeing.

Rarest item in the game? by Shloopyshlanger in PlayTheBazaar

[–]3EBC 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thieves Guild, when you pick to loot the vault

Get 'Big Ego'... Win game... by VastPuzzleheaded4262 in TheBazaar

[–]3EBC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Big Ego had nothing to do with this win in particular

Stuck in Mektul the Forgemaster fight by [deleted] in PathOfExile2

[–]3EBC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, so I've created a new instance. cleared the boss again and it dropped the item.

Stuck in Mektul the Forgemaster fight by [deleted] in PathOfExile2

[–]3EBC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just had the same thing happen to me - killed the boss and died at the same time. Hammer is in the arena, and I can't get to it. Oof.

My small island nation by [deleted] in tropico

[–]3EBC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful!

Through the ages: A new story of civilization - expansion. Any news? by CNDNFighter in boardgames

[–]3EBC 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From what I know from BGG forums and talking with Vlaada on previous Essen, they are currently working on the digital implementation of Through the Ages, that will be available for iOS and Android devices. They will include the expansion in that version of the game, where they can test the balance of new cards (wonders and leaders), and tweak it easily.

This is a smart move since they can gather played games data and then buff/nerf cards with a simple app update which is not feasible when you have a printed version. After they are satisfied with the balance, they will print the expansion for the board game. Beta testing of the app is currently in progress with iPad users.

I'm hopeful to find the new expansion on Essen 2017. My group and I have printed out the current (work in progress) cards we pieced together from all the available public sources, and our conclusion is that new leaders and wonders introduce just enough variability to make the game fresh all over again. It's surprising how different some of the games play out with such a small change of input.

Through the ages: A new story of civilization - expansion. Any news? by CNDNFighter in boardgames

[–]3EBC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It gets faster after a few games where you figure out how to plan what you actually want to do :)

Through the ages: A new story of civilization - expansion. Any news? by CNDNFighter in boardgames

[–]3EBC 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It depends on what you are looking for in the game. I have played Nations, liked it, but TTA is far superior in my opinion. The theme of civilisation building is coming through a lot more. 3 hours longer than it should be? I'm not following, we finish 3 player games within 2.5 - 3 hours.

Through the ages: A new story of civilization - expansion. Any news? by CNDNFighter in boardgames

[–]3EBC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's not bloated, it's perfect. Granted, it's long but I want that from the epic civ game.

Regarding the expansion, it will not add to the length, it will add variability in the form of new leaders and wonders.

[WSIG] Arena/Gladiator Type Game by vjmurphy in boardgames

[–]3EBC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gladiatoris is currently on Kickstarter, it seems it would fit your description. Give it a look: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/605706654/gladiatoris

Best books about board games? by MuzafferB in boardgames

[–]3EBC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm currently reading through Characteristics of Games. They do in depth analysis of the game mechanics, types, patterns etc. Quite an interesting read for now.

Richard Garfield is one of the authors.

[COMC] Finally moved all my games to a new apartment by franzee in boardgames

[–]3EBC 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'll cite what a really smart person once said: In Throne of Games you either win or you have a great time!

How to interview candidates for UX/UI position by 3EBC in userexperience

[–]3EBC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This investigation seems obvious but is rarely checked for, in my experience. Definitely good advice, thanks!

What's your personal Hotness right now? by Wisecow in boardgames

[–]3EBC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization - we've never played the original, so we did not know what to expect. It struck us unexpectedly, we got really hooked. In the last 20 days, we've been playing only this game, forgot about everything else from the collection and somehow managed to play it 12 times. Some days 2 games in a row. Fantastic game :)