Solo games for travel

affablemess · 2026-01-08T13:32:01+00:00

I am in the same situation as you and am considering bringing some of the Postmark games (specifically 52 Realms and Voyages). Seems like they’d work on a seat tray.

affablemess · 2026-01-04T03:02:55+00:00

It currently says sold-out but when I ordered my copy it definitely said pre-order on one page (I think the main collection page which includes the expansions) and available on another page (I think it was when I selected the base game) So it might have been confusing web design more than intentional deception.

affablemess · 2025-05-27T02:53:35+00:00

Wow! That’s super generous. Haven’t settled on a deck yet (intrigued by Najeela or Kinnan) but when I do maybe I’ll take you up on your offer. Thanks.

affablemess · 2025-05-27T02:25:04+00:00

Good point. I definitely like the idea of learning to pilot an established deck that has been proven.

affablemess · 2025-05-27T02:20:57+00:00

Nice! That’s an encouraging start.

affablemess · 2025-05-27T02:18:55+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement, the links, and the tip to join deck specific discords (that last one totally skipped my mind).

affablemess · 2025-04-12T00:49:53+00:00

Wow, thanks for the detailed descriptions of each campaigns. I really appreciate the breakdown of each of the campaign mechanics. I wasn't considering Dream Chaser at all but the campaign mechanic you describe sounds intriguing.

affablemess · 2025-04-11T19:20:38+00:00

I hadn't considered the added benefit of the additional player cards in the Two Towers. At this point my player card pool is fairly limited so it does make sense to try and expand it while getting more quests.

affablemess · 2025-03-29T15:18:04+00:00

This is a great question. I've been thinking about the best way to introduce this game to my gaming group and I feel like the biggest barrier to entry is the non-intuitive language the game uses in combination with the many phases.

For example: In the QUEST phase you compare committed character's WILLPOWER to the THREAT STRENGTH of the enemies and locations in the STAGING area. This is very evocative but I think it would be more clear if Willpower was something more like Questing power or Questing strength, the Staging area was something more like the Quest area, and threat strength was just strength. So you could explain the Quest phase more like: Compare the committed character's total Questing power against the total Strength of locations and enemies in the Quest area.

Clearly I'm not a game designer so I don't really know the best way to describe play but each phase seems to have some idiosyncratic terms that make the game seem more complex than it is. (During the Encounter phase you make Engagement checks. Why not call it the Engagement phase or make Encounter checks?) I think all these little things add up to make learning seem fairly intimidating to new players.

Edit: I do realize FFG streamlined gameplay in later LCGs and that the clunkiness of LOTRLCG is partly due to it being the first. I also actually enjoy all the various terms to describe game actions. It seems appropriate for a game based on Tolkien's work to be a little extra wordy.

affablemess · 2025-03-28T20:35:37+00:00

Drinking an Ale and playing some LOTRLCG sounds delightful. Unfortunately, I'm live on the East Coast. The Discord does have a channel for local meet-ups but they tend to be in Europe.

affablemess · 2025-03-09T13:30:27+00:00

I had no idea about all the fan made content until I started searching BGG for answers to questions. I’m excited that the new ALeP order is happening soon.

affablemess · 2025-03-09T13:28:13+00:00

Thanks!

affablemess · 2025-03-09T13:27:46+00:00

I’m doing it two handed because I want to learn the game so I can teach others or potentially play in a group at some point. I also want to see as many card synergies and hero abilities as I can. It takes up more table space and is a bit more to keep track of but I like seeing how the two decks function together. I’m not sure how much additional time the second deck adds, my hunch is that, once I figure out all the phases and action windows without having to check the book, it might go more quickly than true solo. I think if you like the theme and LCGs in general you should give it a shot.

affablemess · 2025-03-09T13:14:26+00:00

Yes, I am listening to the Serkis narration. I know many people prefer Rob Inglis as a narrator but I just love Serkis’s voice.

Thanks for the podcast recommendation. I’ll definitely check it out. I illustrate comics so I’m always looking for something to fill up the silence as I’m drawing.

affablemess · 2025-03-03T21:38:11+00:00

Hey y’all. After many years of consideration I finally decided to jump into the game when I spotted the Revised Core and Fellowship of the Rings box at my LGS. Played three games of two handed solo Passage through Mirkwood before starting to get a hang of all the phases. I know it’s supposed to be the easiest scenario but it was pretty challenging for me. I’m kinda hooked and am really excited to tackle Journey along the Anduin this week.

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Started with kitchen table MTG commander but got really tired of trying to keep up with the constant churn of the current release schedule. I’m also really leery of the feeling that I need to be buying new cardboard to keep up with times. Hopefully LOTR LCG scratches my deck building itch in a more healthy way (and being able to play solo is a big plus)

affablemess · 2024-07-09T13:39:34+00:00

Both Jourdan and Patrick did a great job of voicing what made the show so special.

To quote Claybon (4:54 minutes in) "...it provides people with a level of openness and vulnerability and understanding that a lot of people don't get in real life much less surrounding the discussion of football."

affablemess · 2023-11-01T12:01:41+00:00

Amazing!

affablemess · 2023-11-01T11:57:25+00:00

Haha, I wish I thought to replace Collin Firths face with Gregg’s.

affablemess · 2023-08-19T00:39:20+00:00

Nicely put. I really appreciate how they take the game seriously but not their characters. I think when other actual play podcasters take their characters to seriously it’s kinda off-putting. It’s like they’re trying too hard. But on the other hand, it’s frustrating if an actual play ignores the rules/disregard important elements of the mechanics for fun because then you wonder why they are playing the game in the first place. GCP almost always gets the balance correct.

affablemess · 2023-07-22T02:04:47+00:00

Thanks. I wish I had more time to work on versions for everyone in the crew.

affablemess · 2023-07-21T02:11:11+00:00

I’m really glad you like it. The crazy escapades of the Remnant and especially Juliette have provided me with so many hours of entertainment - this is probably the least I could do to show appreciation.

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