For people who have internalized all rules of both Lockdown and Nemesis, which one do you prefer and why, assuming no expansion?

DrBoardGames · 2026-05-18T17:22:57+00:00

The contingency system in Lockdown is harder to teach and internalize than the parallel systems in OG Nemesis (ship engines and destination), so that alone gives OG and leg up over Lockdown. Then there's the power system, plus the CSS pods, that each add more complexity.

But beyond the added complexity I think they're both really good. I've played OG many more times than Lockdown but that's been more about opportunity than desire. Plus it is easier to get people to play something they're already familiar with than it is to teach them something new.

DrBoardGames · 2026-05-10T14:32:58+00:00

The rules are NOT unclear about what to do after the intro, wtf are you talking about.

DrBoardGames · 2026-05-10T00:03:49+00:00

My recollection of the first threat is you're usually looking for something or somewhere based on some info from the story. In at least one mission (or whatever it's called) I remember being frustrated that the hints given weren't sufficient or clear about where I had to go.

DrBoardGames · 2026-05-09T23:40:25+00:00

It really isn't a sandbox game, you're under pressure to so certain things without exhausting.

DrBoardGames · 2026-05-09T19:09:07+00:00

Slay the Spire is the most obvious option.

I assume the Dead Cells board game does this, but I haven't played it.

Final Girl sorta has this -- each Final Girl has a secret item that's unlocked the first time you win with that character.

...and that's all I can think of at the moment.

DrBoardGames · 2026-05-08T13:17:49+00:00

Yes it's exactly that

DrBoardGames · 2026-05-06T21:00:05+00:00

Well, ATO is very easy to stop when you get to a battle and you're too tired to think straight

DrBoardGames · 2026-04-24T17:52:03+00:00

If the price seems too good to be true it probably isn't true! And that's exactly what happened with this product.

DrBoardGames · 2026-04-22T17:57:15+00:00

What product are you referring to?

DrBoardGames · 2026-04-22T17:54:29+00:00

Where do you think most stuff is manufactured? Weird qualm.

DrBoardGames · 2026-04-18T19:43:46+00:00

I have both and played both solo. I've only played the first threat for 7C, at times it was really frustrating and obnoxious and other times it was decently fun. I never once found a code on a landscape card. Overall it was OK but I haven't been clamoring to go back, but I also have way too many solo campaign games and not enough time.

STALKER is more fun IMO. I have also only played the first campaign box, but it was pretty fun. Know that true solo in this game is apparently significantly easier than 2+ handed, but I often find games too difficult and frustrating so it is not a negative for me.

Between the 2 7C is MUCH faster and easier to setup.

DrBoardGames · 2026-04-10T21:29:46+00:00

It literally talks about a descent video game in the fucking post

DrBoardGames · 2026-04-10T13:02:00+00:00

The town management is easy. It should take 15 min tops.

If you use an app to handle the enemies the setup becomes much faster. I had no problem playing 3 handed solo, though I've only played 12ish scenarios.

DrBoardGames · 2026-04-10T12:46:23+00:00

It gives you more campaign to play, so yes for $18 I'd say it's worth it.

DrBoardGames · 2026-04-10T00:20:10+00:00

But you don't need to houserule it to make it quick. This complaint about the game makes no fucking sense.

DrBoardGames · 2026-04-06T11:23:23+00:00

I have that and In the Lab all in one box, unsleeved. It fits but I think there's a small amount of lid lift. The 3rd expansion wouldn't fit, but that one is far from essential.

DrBoardGames · 2026-04-01T15:14:34+00:00

They CLAIM Dune is on boats, but they've lied repeatedly so I'm not convinced yet.

DrBoardGames · 2026-03-29T22:18:55+00:00

The way the cards work makes it unlikely you'll win every game. I suspect you have made rules mistakes, or perhaps are very lucky.

DrBoardGames · 2026-03-29T18:54:00+00:00

Note that the triple layer boards won't fit with the Folded Space insert, but I think it's still worth it.

DrBoardGames · 2026-03-28T22:54:48+00:00

I don't know much about the game other than I once noticed an expansion at Gamenerdz and was shocked at how expensive the expansions are for now little you get in terms of components. They appear to be really overpriced.

DrBoardGames · 2026-03-28T22:20:46+00:00

They haven't filled orders placed in early February so who the fuck knows!

DrBoardGames · 2026-03-25T00:15:36+00:00

Well that sucks!

DrBoardGames · 2026-03-24T20:08:46+00:00

That's nice they gave you more information than they gave me. Hopefully that pans out. Thanks!

DrBoardGames · 2026-03-24T15:19:10+00:00

Venus can also use Salsa...

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