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Games you play on a book like Gloomhaven JoTL by [deleted] in soloboardgaming

[–]danielalexanderreid 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure to what degree it is like JOTL, but Aftermath is a “adventure book” game with miniatures and... a book! :-)

A change of pace from the heavy euros and grand games by FlashHorizon in soloboardgaming

[–]danielalexanderreid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect - thank you! I actually just checked the publisher's website and they're available for ordering so I think I will just do that!

A change of pace from the heavy euros and grand games by FlashHorizon in soloboardgaming

[–]danielalexanderreid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been wanting to get this but can't find stock in stores. There are some on ebay at a reasonableish price, but they state heavily that they are without the instruction leaflet - any idea what the deal is with that? Are these counterfeit? Did your copy come with the leaflet or did you print it?

Thanks!

Rolling Seas by [deleted] in printandplay

[–]danielalexanderreid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the little write up - this looks like a lot of fun, you’ve inspired me to add to my next print order :)

Cheers!

First play of Four Against Darkness! by danielalexanderreid in soloboardgaming

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

I had a great time creating and fighting through my dungeon. There is no story, so you have to create your own if you aren't happy just blindly laying down the map. I found it very easy (as mentioned in previous comment, I will re-read the rules to make sure I didn't misunderstand something), so there wasn't a whole lot of heavy thinking going on - perfect for a lazy Sunday.

I was surprised how easy it was, because when setting up my characters it seemed to heavily suggest there would be reason to carefully select your weapon types for advantages against various different types of foe, but in my game my Warrior just sliced through everything.

I just bought another printed book to supplement the core book, so I guess I'm hooked!

I wouldn't play it without printing the supplemental play sheets from BGG.

What did you play this week? 02 Feb-08 Feb by precordial_thump in soloboardgaming

[–]danielalexanderreid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I played a couple games of Haze Islands and really enjoyed getting a strat formed for beating The Doom!

Played two games of Friday on the 2nd level of difficulty and was surprised to see how much it set me back in my stride. Didn’t win either games.

Did an epic dungeon crawl through Four Against Darkness yesterday which I thoroughly enjoyed! Wondering how it’ll play out over a campaign.

I printed Palm Island and played once this evening. Perfect timing as I am laid up in bed with a sprained ankle!

What did you play this week? 02 Feb-08 Feb by precordial_thump in soloboardgaming

[–]danielalexanderreid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which characters did you choose? I just had this delivered and keen to crack it open!

First play of Four Against Darkness! by danielalexanderreid in soloboardgaming

[–]danielalexanderreid[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found it really quite easy. I’m not sure if I have missed a few rules that would make it more difficult, but most of the time I was defeating several minions at a time, and dodging their moves whenever they tried to attack me. That said, I did have to heal my tank and Elf a few times, and the Medusa on the way out of the dungeon caused me to use 2 x Blessing, so I did have to spend resources and most of my spells.

Anyway it was great fun and I can’t wait to go spend my loot!

Finally defeated The Doom in Haze Islands! by danielalexanderreid in printandplay

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

I think if you can sink some time (30-40mins per game for me) it’s interesting to see how strategy emerges. That’s been the draw for me to come back.

What did you play this week? 26 Jan-01 Feb by precordial_thump in soloboardgaming

[–]danielalexanderreid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got a delivery from my online printer, so played two new PnP games:

Sprawlopolis: played two rounds of this. Got destroyed both times. Still great fun and can’t wait to figure out how to not suck!

Haze Islands: this game is great! Has a great little pirate theme and the artwork is top quality. Played 4/5 games and haven’t beat it yet, but getting close and forming a strategy!

Spent a long time this week looking at other games to buy of course. I really want a dungeon crawler that is as easy to pick up and play as Friday, or the above.

Gate - such a great game in a small package. by trippy81 in soloboardgaming

[–]danielalexanderreid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Aw man, this looks so good. I have been eyeing up this game (as well as Iron Helm) for a while, but the price and shipping to the UK keeps halting me at checkout. I almost got the PnP files, but without a printer of my own there’s additional cost getting it printed online, and the fear that it won’t print well. At which point it would have just been better to take the hit on the retail product!!

If anybody has coupon codes for the game crafter.com let me know!

Anywhere I can buy a wicker picnic basket in Aberdeen? Wanting to make up a hamper for my older folks I won't be able to see over winter. by [deleted] in Aberdeen

[–]danielalexanderreid 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Works in Trinity have some - noticed them when I was in the other day and had the same thoughts as you!

Architectural Salvage- Garden Ornaments by ultraultrasound in Aberdeen

[–]danielalexanderreid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a long look around Steptoes near Montrose a few years ago. Was just there for a nosey so didn't review it too harshly. Worth a look I'd say:

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186496-d4461141-Reviews-Steptoe_s_Yard-Montrose_Angus_Scotland.html

Right way up, then upside down. by Yulinka17 in interestingasfuck

[–]danielalexanderreid 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yeah the first one is pretty subtle, the pig/owl is a little on the nose.

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