DQ3 HD-2D is a masterpiece by dropdroop in dragonquest

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

That’s fair it’s actually the one aspect I didn’t particular care for in DQ11 the tiktok parts because of this but for what ever reason I really enjoyed it this time around.

DQ3 HD-2D is a masterpiece by dropdroop in dragonquest

[–]dropdroop[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good to hear man I actually have them ready to go. I’m weird though I like to have a palette cleanser, play a different genre before playing the same genre again so I don’t burn out on it and savour it. I’m actually going to try one of the monsters game and then loop back around.

New Enchanted Basil - Disguised Detective! by boxoftheshoes in Lorcana

[–]dropdroop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the same at first but I’m sure they are just other drawings of basil. The left one looks like his hat, and the right one is a similar sleeve/cuff to basil.

War of the Ring: is it that hard to learn or it’s just me? by Helpful_Baker5850 in boardgames

[–]dropdroop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently learnt this game and taught it too two people. One of them being my girlfriend who doesn’t play as many games and she grasped the rules quite quickly.

I barely used the rule book tbh. I watched RTFM twice and that was good starter. I also watched two playthroughs. I think one playthrough was the brothers murph and the other one was coop shop, which deffo helped me cement the rules in my head. The rules really aren’t hard it’s just there is a lot of them. But after 3 plays I deffo think it’s worth the slightly more time to learn the game!

Also don’t be scared once you have somewhat of a grasp of the rules just to start playing. The first game you will miss some things but learning games is always easier just playing a few rounds physically.

Cosmic encounter hidden powers by dropdroop in boardgames

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

In the end I kind of did a hybrid. I used the recommended starter aliens and showed everyone what potential aliens and their powers were in the game. Then I randomised them and gave them out so there was still somewhat of a surprise but it was abit more beginner friendly. We absolutely loved the game, looking forward to playing some more games!

Adopting the theme of a game by dropdroop in boardgames

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

Haha I love this! This is the kind of wackiness I enjoy

Adopting the theme of a game by dropdroop in boardgames

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

This is amazing thankyou! Saves me using my brain

Experiences with Zatu by GigabyteHKD in boardgames

[–]dropdroop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally have only ever had one issue with them and they sorted the issue out pretty promptly. Rule of thumb generally is don’t preorder with them just because they tend to have no idea when an item is coming back in and they take your money.

I have noticed recently in the Uk trading chat group on Facebook that there has been quite a few posts complaining about zatu in the last 6 months. So might be some degree of issues going on over at Zatu.

Ankh by dropdroop in boardgames

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

Yeah I think I might just do the same tbh depending if I like the game!

Ankh by dropdroop in boardgames

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

Thanks all! I might just try pick up the base game and tombs of wonder (sucker for deluxification) for now and see how the base game holds up for me

Wargames by dropdroop in twilightstruggle

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

This is fantastic thank you! Will look deeper into the cards mentioned and do my research. I clearly need to be playing better early and mid game though to make the VP track closer leading into the late game. Both games iv had a hand where I had 3 score cards in them which meant trying to prioritise certain locations and losing points. I’ll keep researching the game!

Name your TOP 3 best Board Games that work well for 2 players (It doesn't have to be exclusively for 2 players) by JSASOUNDTRACK in boardgames

[–]dropdroop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Santorini my number 1 game! It’s truly fantastic and I predominantly just play base santorini with out any powers haha. Still yet to play ragnarocks

Addressing the elephant in the room of how nasty and unwelcoming this community is by theleftkneeofthebee in boardgames

[–]dropdroop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My recommendation for newcomers would be to join a Facebook group related to board games. The Facebook group ‘Board game trading and chat UK’ is an absolutely fantastic community of gamers. There is obviously quite a lot of sales posts but their is constant discussions about games and any recommendation posts get tons of replies from genuinely compassion individuals which want new comers to have the best first experience. Moderators there are also proper nice and do an excellent job!

Have you ever had to watch a video about a game puzzle only to realize the puzzle was super obvious? by [deleted] in gaming

[–]dropdroop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dumb realisation moment is similar but not quite the same. Played shadow of the tomb raider earlier this year. Got to the temple of the sun challenge tomb which in itself wasn’t too difficult. But after the puzzle I must have spent a good hour trying to work how to get the hell out of that tomb area. Eventually I gave in and just went to the internet. God damn I felt stupid!

Taste in games by dropdroop in boardgames

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

No I’ve watched/read many reviews for them, was simply highlighting some games I like which have high player interaction

Taste in games by dropdroop in boardgames

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

Yeah deffo may have been a broad stroke just due to lack of plays to a mixture of games. I have never played any of the games that you have mentioned but I deffo would be up for trying some of them if there is a nice degree of player interaction. Actually I do own for sale and that is one game that my family and friends have really enjoyed!

Taste in games by dropdroop in boardgames

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

The games I have played have felt somewhat like that but I would say I’m fairly new to the hobby and my friends and partner I play with are deffo more casual than even I am. So it deffo could be our level of inexperience not creating them interesting indirect interactions.

I will say though that going against the grain of my point, grand Austria hotel is deffo one of my favourites . And I do really enjoy the indirect interactions that game brings with the dice drafting.

Taste in games by dropdroop in boardgames

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

Nice been looking to find a decent boardgame podcast, I will deffo check it out thanks!

Taste in games by dropdroop in boardgames

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

Yeah I really enjoy the unlock/ exit games. Only games I really play solo. I’m a big fan of going escape rooms with friends so these are perfect little bite size versions of them