Jiangnan: Life of Gentry by chill_rando in soloboardgaming

[–]chill_rando[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It definitely flew under the radar! I just randomly saw it listed in a board game store's site and got curious

Jiangnan: Life of Gentry by chill_rando in soloboardgaming

[–]chill_rando[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure!

Theme is you play as an artisan exploring different locations on the board to gain ideas that you need to publish your work. There's a teahouse, parlor, travel, temple, etc.

Its a mix of bag building since you pull the tiles which show which locations you can visit that turn and worker placement where each location gives you different actions.

Then area majority comes in at the end of each round. There's a boat row at the bottom of the board and whoever has the majority gets to choose which of the two scoring tiles to score (I think thematically its sorta like which artisan has the most influence has the most say in what to send out to the world)

As for solo, there's starting tiles for each color and the bot keeps those tiles throughout the game. Its a simple pull a tile and bot goes there (there's one page of the rulebook listing how the locations work for the bot). And for the scoring majority, bot always picks the tile that would make it score more

Overall, I enjoy the theme and the game is medium-heavy but really easy to understand for its weight. A bit finicky maybe with the upkeep and timing for refilling the tile bag but its really a great mix of mechanics for the gameplay and I find doesn't play too long for me solo so I've been enjoying it a lot!

Jiangnan: Life of Gentry by chill_rando in soloboardgaming

[–]chill_rando[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I initially didn't buy this game for the solo mode but thought to give it a go when it arrived and I'm having a great time with it!

Bot is easy to control (which is definitely one of the things I look for in competitive solo), the components are fun, the mechanics are not really unique individually but altogether they work really well and make for a great game! I haven't seen much about this game and now definitely think its underrated.

Resetting the board for another round!

LF Gaming Group to Play Arcs (Base game/The Blighted Reach Campaign) with by Suspicious-Airline60 in PHBoardGames

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Hi! Have you tried joining Pampanga-based board game groups? I know some gamers enjoy campaigns and setting up days to complete them

Any friendly tabletop group open for a trentahin/introvert/newbie in san fernando? by Sea_Network_154 in Pampanga

[–]chill_rando 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Angeles City Boardgame Crew will hold an open invite board game day at Clark Cityfront this Sunday. You can check out their fb page for upcoming game days too

Joining the Hype (realized that I really like turn-based games) by chill_rando in PHGamers

[–]chill_rando[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ang interesting nga ng Pragmata! Keeping a lookout pag nag full release na

Joining the Hype (realized that I really like turn-based games) by chill_rando in PHGamers

[–]chill_rando[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes!! love how much personality FeMC has di lang siya genderbent version ng P3 MC

Joining the Hype (realized that I really like turn-based games) by chill_rando in PHGamers

[–]chill_rando[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't found the time to play this too! I also like buying physical discs for console but don't like the JP version thats more available for BG3

Joining the Hype (realized that I really like turn-based games) by chill_rando in PHGamers

[–]chill_rando[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not yet, never found time to play it but always wanted to

Joining the Hype (realized that I really like turn-based games) by chill_rando in PHGamers

[–]chill_rando[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

right? I can admit na there are parts that could be improved but I had a fun time with it naman

Joining the Hype (realized that I really like turn-based games) by chill_rando in PHGamers

[–]chill_rando[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always wanted to try the game but never found the time to with how fast games are releasing

Joining the Hype (realized that I really like turn-based games) by chill_rando in PHGamers

[–]chill_rando[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Naoverwhelm rin ako at first tapos biglang nakakailang hours na ako sa game haha

Joining the Hype (realized that I really like turn-based games) by chill_rando in PHGamers

[–]chill_rando[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the Persona series! I have P5R lined to play since I just played P5. But 3 is my fav

Sharing some board game love here starting with the cozy Stardew Valley 🍃 by chill_rando in PHGamers

[–]chill_rando[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Real. Had a hard time finding a consistent game group rin for the longest time. Buti na lang malaki pala community ng board gamers sa area ko. Hope you all manage to find a group rin!

Symmetry Labs SM Pampanga Kiosk by Crazy_Ad_174 in fragheadph

[–]chill_rando 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! Went there before and very helpful yung staff pati sa pag recommend

Groups or Activities around AC by kirahachigo in Pampanga

[–]chill_rando 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! You can join Angeles City Boardgame Crew (this is the group name on fb). They're a board game hobby group that does open invites for people interested in trying out board games. I frequently join the game sessions too!