Octopus Overlords

hepcat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:50 pm What game are you folks discussing?

hepcat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:50 pm What game are you folks discussing?

yohnishi wrote: ↑Wed Aug 03, 2022 4:36 pm Thanks Ezekiel.

Yeah.. I guess it would go "unmodifiable" instead of "unmodified".

Another question: how does "Rhamsted Knight's Shield" work?
It reads "FU: PUSH, FORCE 8 + DIFFERENCE HIT. You may make a Break Attack as a result of this Push."

Does it mean I hit, Push (from FU), BreakAttack, hit, Push, BreakAttack... loop it until I miss the hit?

yohnishi wrote: ↑Wed Aug 03, 2022 4:39 pm

hepcat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:50 pm What game are you folks discussing?

My questions are about Middara.

The Game Master Screen system features two different panels: the Standard Panel and the Display Panel. These can be organized and connected however you like, with as many panels as you need. Both variants feature heirloom quality, solid wood construction, and magnets for increased functionality throughout.

But… where are the magnets? We’ve learned some new tricks over the past few years. The magnets here are actually hidden inside the wood, holding the panels together, with nothing visible but beautiful solid wood. No ball bearings, no jarring visual disruption in the design, no headaches figuring out the right polarity, just an easy, intuitive screen that will look and work great - however you choose to use it!

TheMix wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 2:00 pm I'd be more excited if Malificent was going to paint my minis too...

• Bardsung
• Half of Marvel United: X-Men
• Arena: The Contest (I'm waiting on the wave with the co-op portion)
• Stars of Akarios
• Oathsworn

The email address verification campaign has been postponed; the start date of the shipments remains to be defined.

hepcat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:14 pm <grumble grumble grumble>.

The email address verification campaign will take place between August 12th and 14th. The email will be sent by Quarter Master Logistics / Triton Noir to the email address you used on Kickstarter / Gamefound - check your spams if needed. Be sure to check your shipping address: If you need to update it, follow the process in the email no later that August 14th.

hepcat wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:05 am By the way, folks. Dead Reckoning's second kickstarter is launching today in a few hours.

I got this earlier this year and it was honestly my biggest surprise in a while. It's an absolute blast to play. It plays well with 1 to 4 players (probably best with 3 if doing multiplayer, but I don't think 4 would be that bad in terms of downtime). The solo mode is fun and includes a pretty decent AI.

I'm not sure how available the game is in retail right now. So if you can get it cheaper online from a store, go for it. This is AEG. They're using kickstarter as a pre order system, which I'm not a fan of. But if it is hard to find/the savings are there, I can't recommend this game enough.

I also recommend getting the small box expansions as they add a legacy like story that you can always include in all future games after you've "discovered" them. It gives a fun narrative component to an already fun game.

hepcat wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:28 am The only thing that confused us at first is how they define "harbor". Eventually we realized that it ONLY pertains to your home harbor and NOT docks on islands you own. So essentially, the only time you get cargo or cash at your island docks is when you produce on that island, or you drop off cargo or coins at your island dock. Also, coins go straight to your hidden pirate chest when dropped off at your harbor.

I really do love this game. Even the card crafting mechanic feels essential and doesn't come across as a gimmick.

Smoove_B wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:16 am

hepcat wrote: ↑Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:14 pm <grumble grumble grumble>.

Buried in the comments from yesterday (for V-Commandos):

The email address verification campaign will take place between August 12th and 14th. The email will be sent by Quarter Master Logistics / Triton Noir to the email address you used on Kickstarter / Gamefound - check your spams if needed. Be sure to check your shipping address: If you need to update it, follow the process in the email no later that August 14th.

So I guess in theory starting to mail the week of the 15th?

hepcat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 12:15 pm Whoo hoo, just got my email address verification for V-Comma...I mean V-Sabotage this morning!

I also opted out of the minis. To be honest, I don't think the game lends itself to that in any meaningful manner. I prefer the simple but elegant mechanic of just flipping the tokens to display what's seen or stealthed.

$iljanus wrote: ↑Sat Aug 13, 2022 8:22 am Their tokens are well made and had nice art so I figured why mess with a good thing? And if you did use minis how did they implement tracking stealth? Is there a smaller token that will travel along with the mini?

hepcat wrote: ↑Sat Aug 13, 2022 8:32 am

$iljanus wrote: ↑Sat Aug 13, 2022 8:22 am Their tokens are well made and had nice art so I figured why mess with a good thing? And if you did use minis how did they implement tracking stealth? Is there a smaller token that will travel along with the mini?

From what I read, you put a plastic ring around the base of the minis that are out of stealth. I prefer the tokens, but I think it will be fun with the minis as well. It's just a solid game all around.

USA/Canada Update: We had some news from QML today. Their warehouse is very congested currently and a significant portion of the crew called in sick today. They cannot give an ETA for now, but they hope to have better news later this week. Sorry about this delay. We are confident in their efficiency and we know they are doing their best to resolve this situation ASAP.

Smoove_B wrote: ↑Mon Aug 22, 2022 4:00 pm EDIT: I also totally forgot that the newest HexploreIT KS is being handled by FunAgain. They've had it since 8/15 or so, meaning I should see it by November.