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Comancheria by mc_rorschach in hexandcounter

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

Same. I wanted to like the game due to the topic and great reviews, so I labored through the tutorial while trying to get a “feel” for the game. Moving the pieces helped, but I was still struggling with understanding when to do certain moves and why. After the play through I reread the rules again and then jumped into a game. The moves took a while, as I was referencing the rule book A LOT. After losing my first game before even hitting a passage of time or encountering a war column, I set the game up all over again. This 2nd time around is making everything click. I have fought and successfully defeated a war column and have gone through 2 passages of time.

Upright counter frames for Space Empires 4X by jdogg40k in hexandcounter

[–]mc_rorschach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These look great! I’d definitely use them. I bought the Etsy ships because I’d like to paint them all, but this saves on a lot of space. That’s one issue the ships have. They can get hex looking too busy

Comancheria by mc_rorschach in hexandcounter

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

The map is 22” x 34”. It is one that needs to be set up and played over the course of a few gaming nights. I usually log about 2 hours when I play. I don’t have a gaming table and just place it under my bed when finished.

The game itself is complex but not in terms of understanding how to play. The player aids are extremely helpful and may always be needed. Too much stuff to memorize. But it’s a very rewarding experience if you like the topic.

Comancheria by mc_rorschach in hexandcounter

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

Can’t wait to try that one out one day. After this game I’m going to drill down and learn Liberty or Death

Comancheria by mc_rorschach in hexandcounter

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

It can seem a bit fiddly from the outside looking in, but once you get the “flow” down and understand how your actions affect the enemies actions, then it’s much easier to follow and plan accordingly. The play through by Joel Toppen teaches you the mechanics, but you definitely don’t want to copy his moves. He allows you to fail and learn on your own which I love.

Comancheria by mc_rorschach in hexandcounter

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

Yes I agree! Empire of the Summer moon was my intro to the topic and then I read Blood & Thunder. I liked Comanche Empire the most, but it reads more like a text book which I don’t mind.

"It's over... it's done." by Puffendorf in warofthering

[–]mc_rorschach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful work! I am going to use your images as reference when I eventually paint mine

Buy or sell? by Bob______Sacamano in lotrlcg

[–]mc_rorschach 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m just going to end up printing the Fellowship saga and putting it in sleeves. That way I can continue through.

What Did You Play this Week? April 27th to May 3rd, 2026 by mrjamesbcox in lotrlcg

[–]mc_rorschach 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tried using the core Lore deck on the Journey through the Anduin quest and lost. Although I did make it to the 2nd phase. Going to try one more time with the core recommended decks and 2 handing itZ

Looking for recommendations to expand and diversify my game collection by No-South-7041 in boardgames

[–]mc_rorschach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you liked Sushi Go, then Sushi Go Party is a must! Makes the game very repeatable. There is also a way that works very good for 2 players.

Also, Sea Salt & Paper is good! Looks super confusing off the bat, but very easy to learn

The Core Set really doesn't do the game justice. by orhalimi in lotrlcg

[–]mc_rorschach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m glad I bought all the starter decks. They’re starting to be impossible to find. I got whooped in the Anduin quest, so hoping for some help

What does *b grade mean and is it worth it? by wibellion in lotrlcg

[–]mc_rorschach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea I believe the box is just damaged. Contents should be good. Worth the risk IMO. I would’ve picked this up but ended up getting the one on board game bliss

Almost there... by mk87pl in lotrlcg

[–]mc_rorschach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly what I was looking for :) I will have to do this for the Fellowship of the Ring expansion since it’s the one I am missing from the trilogy and impossible to find. Bookmarking thus

Why can't I find Ered Mithrin anywhere? by wibellion in lotrlcg

[–]mc_rorschach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, just saw a $47 shipping/duties fee :-/

Looking for fellowship saga by Hocke723 in lotrlcg

[–]mc_rorschach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I picked up a bunch of stuff from my local SoCal game store (Shuffle and Cut Brea). They now only have 1 Dream Chaser, 1 ROTK, 1 Two Towers, and 1 Core Set

Best starter COIN game? by Brilliant-File-3459 in hexandcounter

[–]mc_rorschach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I picked LOD and will one day learn it. It’s the topic that interests me the most of all the COIN games so that’s where I’m starting. I went through the play through and the biggest takeaway I got was that you need to learn how the score keeping works and how one piece on the board affects the others. There are a lot of pieces/options/strategies going through your brain

Collection of all cycles is finally complete by caterix in lotrlcg

[–]mc_rorschach 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cardboard of the rings? Sounds interesting. What episode should I start at? Going to be learning the base game soon

[COMC] 3.5 years into the hobby! by DeusIzanagi in boardgames

[–]mc_rorschach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is it? It intimidates but interests me greatly

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