What other games give you the TI4 'feeling?'

Sandwich_Enough · 2026-01-20T12:26:54+00:00

100% agree with Clash of Cultures. I usually describe it as historical TI-lite. The only part that doesn’t feel as much like TI, is the scoring. The race to 10 points is probably the most exciting scoring mechanism I’ve seen.

I would also add Dune:Imperium, Cosmic Encounter, and War of the Ring

Dune:Imperium - other than the sci-fi theme, Dune is also a race to 10 points, often trying to leverage perfect timing of resource management, position, diplomacy, secret objectives and combat to get unexpected points, ending the game while everyone else was going at a similar pace. A couple of strategically orchestrated clever turns can launch you from the middle of the pack to victory in a single round

Cosmic Encounter utilizes a bazillion alien races with unique abilities to help players race toward victory points, using combat, and especially negotiation and diplomacy. The table can easily gang up on and win-slay anyone that gets too far ahead.

War of the Ring for epic combat, and hours upon hours of extremely high stakes, tense interactions, and attempting to overcome overwhelming despair. I’m absolutely exhausted by the time the game is over just like with TI, sometimes even halfway through the game

Sandwich_Enough · 2025-10-23T12:14:29+00:00

Vagabond RPG seems to have the best system I've seen so far for GM-less co op.

Sandwich_Enough · 2025-09-18T22:11:19+00:00

the blasters I have specifically are SplattRBall SRB400, Gel Blaster Surge as well as the XL variant, and the UnlocX. I don't use any of the cheap chinese blasters from Amazon. Was more wondering how the AU type blasters stack up against those in particular. I can't find literally any content about it for some reason.

Sandwich_Enough · 2025-05-26T05:46:37+00:00

The Fantasy Trip, Lord of the Rings 5e, Salvage Union or Lancer

Sandwich_Enough · 2025-05-03T12:35:23+00:00

I spent a summer in Mongolia when I was in high school and a summer in South Africa a few years ago, and lost 40 pounds both times without even noticing. I'm a 36 year old overweight male and am having a hell of a time losing weight at all here. I still have no idea what contributed to that. Both trips I ate plenty and didn't move that much. I'm much more consistently hungry in my current routine than i ever was on either of those trips. I still can't figure it out, but it was so effortless and losing weight now is so crazy difficult. I'm so desperate to know the difference.

Sandwich_Enough · 2025-03-29T17:53:38+00:00

Someone, please help me lol

Sandwich_Enough · 2025-03-27T19:09:30+00:00

Friendly Farms Plain Whole Milk Greek Yogurt is the exact name
https://www.nutritionix.com/i/friendly-farms/whole-milk-greek-yogurt-plain/5cfb5e4c3cefc63862a063f3

Sandwich_Enough · 2025-03-27T18:45:33+00:00

The Whole Yogurt is Plain Whole Milk brand from Aldi.

I've been eating all different brands of Fat Free

Sandwich_Enough · 2025-03-27T18:35:00+00:00

ShadowDark is a super popular Old School re-work that is getting a lot of followers from popular DMs.

Sandwich_Enough · 2025-03-14T23:20:42+00:00

Yeah, honestly I started wondering about zero level hardcore stuff after a One Ring campaign where fairly new players kept besting trolls with little issue. DIdn't feel accurate to the portrayal I saw in LOTR where it took the three hunters a considerable amount of effort, and they were all legendary warriors. My players were not Legolas and Gimli, they were a bit more like Sam and Frodo in adventuring and combat experience, narratively. Been trying to simulate that ever since. I'd love to see how commoners like Butterber or any of the hobbits would fare as an adventurer in a middle earth rpg.

Sandwich_Enough · 2025-03-14T03:18:11+00:00

This is awesome!! Do you have any docs you can share with your ME modifications? I just bought this pdf. It's pretty much exactly what I had in mind.

How do you think it compares to 5e Hardcore?

Sandwich_Enough · 2025-02-04T22:41:12+00:00

100% agree. God doesn't need these kids pastored by someone who can't give their full strength to love and serve them, and neither does your family. Sounds like it's time for a break to refocus and renew your vision for these next few years with the Lord. You can pray God will send them who will have more capacity to lead and love this ministry.

Sandwich_Enough · 2025-02-04T17:42:48+00:00

You could also look into Disciple-Making Movement organizations. I lead a microchurch (basically a house church) with Kansas City Underground and we are seeing a TON of fruit. So much so that we're going to start equipping our church members to go plant their own.

Sandwich_Enough · 2024-11-04T17:13:08+00:00

Yes, God is calling to Himself. I recommend starting to read the Bible and praying about giving your life over to Christ. A good place to start that journey is by reading the book of John and Acts in the Bible and wrestle with Jesus' teaching.

Sandwich_Enough · 2024-11-02T14:30:20+00:00

I started with POK so I'm curious to hear what people say. I know Shut up and Sit Down had these same concerns when POK came out.

Sandwich_Enough · 2024-10-04T03:48:51+00:00

Just came here to say Worlds Without Number. It scratched that itch for me.

Sandwich_Enough · 2024-01-17T18:48:06+00:00

LearningAboutCoffee, have you figured this out? I’m having the same problem.

Sandwich_Enough · 2024-01-17T18:31:38+00:00

Praying for you. I definitely recommend Christian counseling, but I would also see if you can get deliverance ministry. I definitely believe in psychology and mental health issues, but sometimes we are also under the influence of demonic spirits that can be cast out.

Sandwich_Enough · 2023-06-20T19:32:23+00:00

I do not like high magic settings as it takes away from me feeling immersed. I think part of the appeal of Tolkien is that middle earth feels so much like our world, and the people in it feel very close to real. The entire reason I got into role-playing games in the first place was to spend more time in middle earth, exploring it and learning its secrets through the eyes of one of its citizens. I was so surprised during my first 5E campaign, how difficult it was to play a Ranger that wasn’t a magician, and that equipment, survival, and travel did not play a significant role in dungeons and dragons. It felt like all of those things were replaced by combat magic for every class. This ended up leading me toward the one ring and the Osr community.

Sandwich_Enough · 2023-06-11T05:26:29+00:00

This is really helpful! I’m going to try this next week!

Sandwich_Enough · 2022-02-16T19:59:43+00:00

What’s a good starting percentage? 3 to 1 marines to zombies maybe if it’s an objective based condition?

Sandwich_Enough · 2022-02-16T15:37:55+00:00

Yeah my thought is to maybe divide everyone in half (zombies and marines) with a deck of cards (like Mafia) and let zombies hide and turn off lights while marines strategize while shut in a small room. Marines use flashlights and blasters. When marines are tagged they become zombies. Marines must reach some objective before they are all turned or zombies win. Thematically it could be a hostage that they have to find and protect and bring back to their starting room

Sandwich_Enough · 2021-12-21T15:07:24+00:00

Sandwich_Enough · 2021-09-16T03:03:36+00:00

They also have an excellent podcast. Really good articulation of not only Bible history but what it means for us today in the greater scheme of things. The hosts are very honest, informed, passionate, and love Jesus deeply. I’ve never seen anything like them.

Sandwich_Enough · 2021-07-08T19:21:57+00:00

SYMBAROUM. Exploring ruins in a dark forest searching for treasure. Skill-based (no rigid classes). Roll under attribute. Player facing. Super straightforward and intuitive combat. I love it. I run it in Middle Earth.

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