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Chaosraven wrote:
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Chaosraven wrote:Oh hell yeah! Plus, I need a pdf of the rules for the copy I have at home...
Here ya go.
So of course I print the thing out and open the box to put it in there and discover I HAVE those rules, it was San Juan that I needed :roll:

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Grundbegriff wrote:Best thing would be to watch the video I linked and see whether it interests you.
I read through the rule book (skimmed, read, combination...) i dont get all the nuances, but looks like a neat game to play, would still like to be considered in sir grundbegriff.
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After LOST, I'll see about setting up a play-by-forum instance of Puerto Rico, since it appears that there's enough interest! :)
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For those of you haven't played, it's a Resource Management game, each turn you try to avoid getting screwed and grab what you can. Sometimes it is a choice between what you need and what you can get, future planning, and a dash of Screw Your Neighbor.
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Chaosraven wrote:For those of you haven't played, it's a Resource Management game, each turn you try to avoid getting screwed and grab what you can. Sometimes it is a choice between what you need and what you can get, future planning, and a dash of Screw Your Neighbor.
so like civ 4 but messing with your neighbor, and dash of rum to go with it....perfect...love them type of games!

/goes off to play patrician 3 to warm up his strategic juices
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You do very little messing with your neighbor actually. (though not none) Mostly the game is about anticipating neighbor's plans so you can capitalize on them, with your goal really becoming forcing their plans to enhance your trading empire, where their best interests ultimately help your best interests somewhere between almost as much as them to way more than them.
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Grundbegriff wrote:After LOST, I'll see about setting up a play-by-forum instance of Puerto Rico, since it appears that there's enough interest! :)
I'm torn. I'm tempted to buy the overpriced Puerto Rico limited anniversary edition. Staying my hand is the fact that I do not actually participate in an active gaming circle these days. On the other hand, if I wait till I'm again among boardgamers, it'll no longer be available. On the other hand, much fun can be had with the junky, inferior thin cardboard version.

If we do a play-by-forum, I could run it using the board and post photos of the game state. That's a plus, right? Then again, there's always Vassal.
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Of course, I could just pick up the standard edition. I sort of like its artwork better, except for the building cards.
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Grundbegriff wrote:
Grundbegriff wrote:After LOST, I'll see about setting up a play-by-forum instance of Puerto Rico, since it appears that there's enough interest! :)
I'm torn. I'm tempted to buy the overpriced Puerto Rico limited anniversary edition. Staying my hand is the fact that I do not actually participate in an active gaming circle these days. On the other hand, if I wait till I'm again among boardgamers, it'll no longer be available. On the other hand, much fun can be had with the junky, inferior thin cardboard version.

If we do a play-by-forum, I could run it using the board and post photos of the game state. That's a plus, right? Then again, there's always Vassal.
Dude, splurge. Totally worth it, if only for bragging.

I'd play a forum version. Only tried it once so I'm no expert, but loved the game.
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Pick it up. When you do get with another gaming group, you are going to regret not doing it if you pass it up now.

And I would play it online. It has been a few years, but I'm sure I would pick up the strategy again fairly easily.
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Does the Limited Edition have the expansions?
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Chaosraven wrote:Does the Limited Edition have the expansions?
It includes two expansions (new buildings and nobles), but does not include the card game San Juan.
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Lagom Lite wrote:Dude, splurge. Totally worth it, if only for bragging.
The difference between Normal and Limited is $50! That's another game!
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I would play pretty much any board game online.
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Grundbegriff wrote:
Lagom Lite wrote:Dude, splurge. Totally worth it, if only for bragging.
The difference between Normal and Limited is $50! That's another game!
And if you simply used a Sharpie and Index cards you could make a set for like $2.
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I will note that I have a Cosmic Encounter set made entirely in this fashion.

Of course, I do have all the real stuff too...
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El Guapo wrote:I would play pretty much any board game online.

Mousetrap?
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LordMortis wrote:
El Guapo wrote:I would play pretty much any board game online.

Mousetrap?
You bet! It is, after all, the craziest trap you'll ever see.
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Chaosraven wrote:
Grundbegriff wrote:
Lagom Lite wrote:Dude, splurge. Totally worth it, if only for bragging.
The difference between Normal and Limited is $50! That's another game!
And if you simply used a Sharpie and Index cards you could make a set for like $2.
That's actually a powerful argument for buying the LE.
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I have officially routed birthday money to Puerto Rico. After it arrives (say, in mid or late summer), I'll set up a forum game and take signups.
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