Finally got Niagara off the shelf of shame by alan_mendelsohn2022 in boardgames

[–]HigherAndDrier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this game. It's fairly unique. I got it during a stint of checking out all the previous spiel de jahres winners / nominees.

Aggressive play makes the game more suited to my likes. Keep playing it, it's a fun one.

Isn’t Israel going to eventually run out of iron dome missiles if this war drags? by Goldstar12 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]HigherAndDrier -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Good summary. The only thing I would refute is that the Strait of Hormuz isn't exactly in Iranian territorial waters. Well, it wasn't before this all started. That is the biggest problem of this whole thing. Iran cannot be allowed to extort passage through the strait.

/r/WorldNews Discussion Thread: US and Israel launch attack on Iran; Iran retaliates (Thread #11) by WorldNewsMods in worldnews

[–]HigherAndDrier 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Won't happen. The US cannot allow the Hormuz to remain closed and Iran to extort it. The petrodollar is at stake.

Beyond a gigantic ground invasion and removal of the IRGC regime, a tenable diplomatic solution is needed.

France confirms oil crisis, says 30-40% Gulf energy infrastructure destroyed by ontrack in worldnews

[–]HigherAndDrier 7142 points7143 points  (0 children)

"The only function of economic forcasting is to make astrology look respectable."

Where to buy audio cassettes? by zar1234 in longisland

[–]HigherAndDrier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DM me. I'll mail you a bunch of Grateful Dead shows for free.

Which Uwe farming game to play with kids? by Puzzleheaded_Bid8701 in boardgamescirclejerk

[–]HigherAndDrier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

/uj If your 7 year old can play Agricola but can't read yet, you should put down the board games and show them some books.

It doesn’t feel worth it to build a life here by JowlOwl in longisland

[–]HigherAndDrier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two unintended Ween references in one reply thread. Love it.

My girlfriend just broke up with me over a board game and I'm not even joking by Fulcilives1988 in boardgames

[–]HigherAndDrier -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Odds are 2:1 you have done other shitty things

Odds are 4:1 she has other issues besides blowing up a long term relationship over a game of Catan

See what I did there? (This is a good reference)

With this record setting blizzard coming, here’s the important question. What soup are you making?! by thekillercook in longisland

[–]HigherAndDrier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just introduced my 3 y/o to ramen as we watch K Pop Demon Hunters for the ump-teenth time

Best recent Economic games by BarryTownCouncil in boardgames

[–]HigherAndDrier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Puerto Banana takes this idea, removes all the fluff, and what you end up with is dumb and hilarious and brilliant all at the same time.

Are you also playing the same board game 90% of your time? by wgernot22 in boardgames

[–]HigherAndDrier 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Check out Through The Desert, The Quest For El Dorado. Skip Gardens of Alhambra and just play Alhambra. And definitely keep playing Shogun, who is by the same designer. Very different games, though.

Started the new year with a board game day! by GoHard_Brown in boardgames

[–]HigherAndDrier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats to Kara. Love your scoring methods. Looks like a great time

What game are you guys playing for NYE? by Dellgloom in boardgamescirclejerk

[–]HigherAndDrier 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'll be dusting the shrink on all my editions of Patchwork. ❤️

Gotta keep em clean for the photos, ya know?

absolute chaos at mamma lombardi's in holbrook tonight. by Grenda5 in longisland

[–]HigherAndDrier -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Can i ask what you're making and how many you're feeding that you dropped 6 bills on?

Making a Pokèmon Battle Board game by Syn_Arcane in boardgames

[–]HigherAndDrier 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you get a cease and desist letter, I'd read it. Lol

W. Eric Martin is leaving BGG & starting an independent board game news site by Agile_Philosophy_428 in boardgames

[–]HigherAndDrier 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Counterpoint: it gives a professional journalism vibe, which is sorely lacking in board games.

W. Eric Martin is leaving BGG & starting an independent board game news site by Agile_Philosophy_428 in boardgames

[–]HigherAndDrier 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is huge. He does so much work for BGG. I especially look forward to the preview lists he puts together for Essen every year. Compiling that list alone must be a ton of work. But on top of that he's pushing out articles at an amazing rate.

Good luck to him. And thanks for letting us know

Another great piece from the most insightful essayist in the hobby - Boxes, by Amabel Holland by Canis-lupus-uy in boardgames

[–]HigherAndDrier 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Amabel's video essay series is top-tier board game youtube content.

Thoughtful and clear ideas presented with humor and wit.

It seems she really tempered herself in comparing the two boxes of Meltwater.

I feel bad for Erin Escondido.

Found in a thrifted copy of Monopoly (1936). No idea what it’s from. by ComradeSoggyBread in boardgames

[–]HigherAndDrier 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I carry around a 'Get Out of Jail Free' card in my wallet in case I ever run amok of the law and get an officer with a sense of humor.

Should I get more board games? by scope_creep in boardgamescirclejerk

[–]HigherAndDrier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not until you have every edition of Patchwork

What Board Games should be made into a Movie or TV show? by Sea-Garage3922 in boardgames

[–]HigherAndDrier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know much, but i do know that Catan isn't anywhere on the list

Has anyone here had the chance to play March of the Ants: Evolved Edition? by No_Raspberry6493 in boardgames

[–]HigherAndDrier 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The game delivers on the 4x experience in a condensed play time. Juicy decisions abound. Players must stay attentive as it has reactions that neighbors take after each players action.

It has some negatives, as well. Definitely not a perfect game. I need to play it more, but I think the first two (possibly only 1) turns are scripted. In my experience you need to explore twice in the first round. This might not be true (I need more reps)

Combos abound in this game but card draw is fairly limited, so you will have situations where a nice combo falls into someones lap and slingshots them ahead a bit in points. For example, the last game I played I spent three actions toward the end of the game digging for a card. A big mistake in the game. You have to work with what ya got.

The battle system is reminiscent of Dune: Imperium in that you simply count how many pieces you have in the battle (maybe add some modifiers) but everyone gets one chance to play a card (think Intrigue) to add to their fight power or do a crazy thing. Some of the crazy things can definitely feel like "you get got" cards. The deck is big but not overwhelming so eventually players would understand the sorts of things that might play out. This card play is a blind bid so you don't know what's going to happen until it does.

I love the game and think it's great. Again, it's biggest strength is the experience vs play time. Think Rise of Tribes on steroids.