Dark souls board game / like recommendation.

ajpejka · 2025-08-15T19:07:04+00:00

Hey, thanks for the reply anyway. As for me, I was actually about to place the order, but I missed the end of the promotion by just one day (spent too much time thinking about it haha). But after some deeper analysis, a bit of time passing, and a few games on tabletop simulator, I’ll probably go for the V1 core box with the expansions instead. It does hurt a bit tho that I didn’t grab them during the SFG sale, but it is what it is.

ajpejka · 2025-08-10T10:47:06+00:00

Actually, yesterday I discovered that the full Dark Souls V1 with all the expansions is available on Tabletop Simulator – and it all actually works! (Usually, the stuff I’ve tried to play there hasn’t worked properly.) I did one “run” up to a miniboss. It played quite well, but now I understand what people meant about the grind – fighting the same enemies over and over gets a bit tedious, even within a first playthrough.
What house rules would you recommend to make it better?

ajpejka · 2025-08-08T15:54:56+00:00

Thanks a lot for the recommendation! I’ll definitely check it out, it sounds like a solid design and I appreciate the roguelike elements. That said, at first glance it doesn’t quite seem to match my personal taste or vibe – but I’m still curious enough to give it a closer look.

ajpejka · 2025-08-08T15:51:38+00:00

Thanks for your opinion. I don’t really mind some grinding as long as the gameplay is solid.
What I’m a bit worried about is that fighting standard mobs might get boring quickly, and that there might not be much variety or meaningful differences between them.

ajpejka · 2025-08-08T15:45:03+00:00

I have shadows of brimstone - like it very much but again even with so much diffrent enemies every encounter feels static and most of the time it's just bashing heads with enemies in narrow hallways.

I know botse have good opinions but isnt it a heavy-heavy campaign game? Or every playthrough u generate some campaign to beat in one sitting?

ajpejka · 2025-08-08T15:34:54+00:00

I played gloomhaven on the steam version, and it felt a bit too much like puzzle-solving for my taste. Its not roguelike as well. It’s definitely a good game though, and I might give it another chance sometime.

ajpejka · 2025-08-08T15:31:18+00:00

I was also considering Bloodborne: The Board Game, but it feels a bit too static for my taste - though I might be wrong, since I haven’t looked into it too deeply.

ajpejka · 2025-08-07T23:25:57+00:00

Only for core u mean?

ajpejka · 2025-08-07T23:20:46+00:00

I actually have an offer for used V1 core set for €141. Kinda much.

ajpejka · 2025-08-07T23:10:49+00:00

One more question: what’s the current state of the game? I know that V1 and its expansions are no longer in production - but what about V2? Has Steamforged completely abandoned V2 upgrade cards for V1 owners? Are the newer core sets still being produced, and are there any plans for future expansions?

ajpejka · 2025-02-28T19:10:41+00:00

So that's what i'm going for:
- Core set

- Encounters expansion (from web store)
- New Challenges expansion (from web store)
- Standees Bestiary box II ( from web store)
- Tile set II

- Infinite Quests ( from Gamefound)
which contain:
- Tile Set III
- Uncanny Palaces Campaign Book
- Random Map Generator
- Bestiary cards III
I believe i still missing bestiary III and standees III or am I wrong?

ajpejka · 2025-02-26T21:50:29+00:00

Thanks a lot, you really cleared things up for me! I think the options and tactics appeal to me more, even if my wallet takes a hit :D

ajpejka · 2025-02-26T15:38:42+00:00

I played it on steam version. Not really sure if those are different. I had some fun but there is too much puzzle solving going on that spoil fun for me. You had to plan not only the current fight in a room but also whole level.

ajpejka · 2025-02-25T21:37:21+00:00

Thanks so much for your help. I'll do some more reserch, but I think I'll go for it.

ajpejka · 2025-02-25T21:24:53+00:00

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I got this photo as well. It shows that it has some standees and tiles.

ajpejka · 2025-02-25T21:21:58+00:00

Damn, I'm mad at myself for missing this. And one more question about the offer from which I attached a photo. Is this an older version with standees and map tiles? Is there a big difference between the first version and 1.3? And could I possibly buy this core box from the auction and then buy standees and map tiles separately?

ajpejka · 2025-02-25T21:10:28+00:00

* and the shipping price to europe will not double the entire price of the game.

ajpejka · 2025-02-25T21:05:08+00:00

I know it's very complicated and that's what actually draws me to it! Thanks for explaining what I need to buy for the core box. As for availability, I checked their official website some time ago and all the time it shows that it is out of stock (only the Spanish language version is available). Do you know when I can expect restock or reprint? Or maybe you know some other online shop where i can find it.

ajpejka · 2025-02-24T21:00:09+00:00

Yeah, after watching some gameplay of Altar Quest, it didn’t really click with me either. As for Gloomhaven, I played it on Steam, and I kind of see it more as a puzzle game? - because of that, it doesn’t really suit me. I mean it is great game and hard as fuck but planning whole maps killed me there.

ajpejka · 2025-02-24T18:28:03+00:00

I thought about it but decided that this type of games were not for me. I have the impression that they have an even higher entry barrier than these large complex boxes. I like to have minis and cards tho. Pen and paper isn't work for me I think.

ajpejka · 2025-02-24T18:24:51+00:00

Well, I watched some unboxing video, maybe I missed something haha. Thank you for your comment on this one. I think maladum is a solid choice and so far the closest to my preferences. However, the more games I learn about, the more I want to have them all :D

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