http://fortressat.com/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:54 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23777 What About roof Bill Cosby? craniac Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:08:29 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23614 It's good seeing you back Ken. Goblins in Summoner Wars are all about the fast win. You usually won't have the strength to out-last opponents. Press the advantage from the start. Don't succumb to the temptation of turning your own cards into magic in the beginning - you'll run out of cards fast and eventually will have lots of magic to spare. Hold out until you can get champions like Mook who boost the weaklings. Oh, and Sneeks' Sly combined with Goblin Invincibility is a beautiful thing. Mr. Bistro Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:31:38 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23516 Even though you haven't been around much, I still haven't stopped making fun of you - you see, *that* is committment. Steve"Ken's mouth sure is purty"Avery Stephen Avery Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:42:35 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23507 I remember asshole being a drinking game. And quit making light of Boss Steinbrenner. Flags are at half mast all over the city. Bloomberg the Sox fan ordered it himself. jay718 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:02:46 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23498 i think we called it Matilda when there were adults around Black Barney Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:55:03 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23497 yeah, it's asshole. I love that game. Black Barney Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:55:31 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23495 We just called it Asshole when I was a teenager. Mad Dog Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:54:22 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23471 Great Dalmuti is based off of a 52 standard deck card game called Presidents and Assholes. May even be in Hoyle's book. It's a 'purse game' for me - along with Take 6. If I'm going to a party, or traveling, I shove small games in my purse as bordom insurance. I introduced it to my ex's family, that is full of 'tweens' and aunties and such that are a race of Hearts-sharks and Spades players. They love it, and Grammie owned the kids in a ruthless, and regular fashion. Thaadd Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:36:50 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23464 Good to have you back, sir. You have just ably demonstrated why you don't need to piss about on the blogs - get back on the front page right away! I own a copy of MEQ but have yet to play. Your comments, coming as they do from a fellow Tolkien fan, make me nervous about the game. I used to hate Rap music but now it seems I can't get enough of it. Latest find is Madvillain - I'd recommendit is as a starting point for anyone who thinks they hate rap music :) MattDP Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:47:30 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23454 Welcome back. To that same old place that you laughed about. Mad Dog Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:38:12 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23446 I made my stupid Xbox360 avatar Risk-themed just for Barnes and Metalface. Isn't that enough?! Black Barney Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:16:54 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23445 Patrick McBarney, it is POSITIVELY UNAMERICAN to hate Arkham Horror. Ken B. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:14:58 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23443 uh oh... is this cuz I hate Arkham Horror? Black Barney Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:10:35 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23442 It's just too bad that Ken waited until Black Barney's Sad Final Days to come back. Michael Barnes Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:09:42 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23441 no way, man. I've waited a good couple hours at least. /puts on Red Sox t-shirt Black Barney Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:06:51 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23440 Too soon? Ken B. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:04:17 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23439 /throws a canvas in after him Man, Ken's timing is weird, huh? Remember it was only a month or two ago when we had that poll on: [i] If you had to pick, who would you wish takes the dirt nap first. Ken B or George Steinbrenner^[/i] and the result was like 110% Ken B.? Man, eerie... Black Barney Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:03:10 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23438 /me withdraws into solitude. Schweig! Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:00:13 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23437 [quote]Barney- does he still taste like chili all the time?[/quote] I know! It's the weirdest thing, eh? jesus, Ken's been gone so long, I've forgotten the basic rules of Shower Rescue. [quote]May I be Simon?[/quote] You may not. I don't want to see another word from you unless it's written in water-colours Black Barney Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:58:10 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23436 I HATE RAP MUSIC Ken B. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:56:46 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23435 [i]"In your absence, I've evidentally joined the Barnes camp in the Lord of the Flies-eque civil war going on this site."[/i] Huh? Who? What? May I be Simon? Schweig! Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:53:36 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23434 Here's hoping that Ken B.'s Cosby-like calm will keep this place together. And by Cosby I mean the laid-back sweater-wearing one. Not the angry one. Barney- does he still taste like chili all the time? Michael Barnes Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:52:29 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23433 Oh, and good to see you back, Ken. I have always loved your low-key attitude and substantive contributions. And of course, I missed your torrid affair with Barney. SanIlDefanso Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:44:36 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23432 btw, apologies for the avatar. In your absence, I've evidentally joined the Barnes camp in the Lord of the Flies-eque civil war going on this site. ... Where's Piggy? Black Barney Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:44:27 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23431 *smooooooch* haha! Now you have orbital AND oral Herpes! Black Barney Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:43:05 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23429 I missed you too, Barney. NOW GIB ME A KISS Ken B. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:23:43 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23428 I sorta missed you Black Barney Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:03:47 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23427 Glad to have you back, man! This great dalmuti game can be made from regular decks? I know 0 about it - how is this done? Ska_baron Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:54:01 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23426 Hey Ken B, we've missed you sabotaging all those Trash Domes - welcome back mate ! Southernman Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:44:53 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23424 Welcome back, Ken! Your presence and good humor have been missed around here lately. In my last game of Summoner Wars I came out swinging with the Dwarves and had the Goblins on the ropes until I ran out of steam and my buddy built up momentum. A total reversal of how both sides are supposed to play. metalface13 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:09:42 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23423 Welcome back Ken! Nice way to start out of the gates. I'll need to look into Roma. My group isn't too big on AT games :( but if this Euro has some AT-ish elements it may be worth having a look at. Dr_Mabuse Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:44:26 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23422 I love the combat/movement card mechanic in MEQ (just like I loved the combat cards in StarCraft) and it's a pretty fun adventure game for the heroes but playing Sauron has got to be the most boring, mechanical game I've ever played. It's just so dry, you never really feel like your spreading the forces of darkness or anything. I've been loving some summoner wars too recently. I hear you about the goblins, they look so intimidating early/mid game, then a dwarf champion (like that exploding one) comes out and starts wrecking everything. Just save your money (most of your stuff is free) and make sure to bring out a champ of your own around the same time, and clear the hell away from exploding man. Has anyone tried with more than 2? I played a three player game with my bro (his learnig game) and a friend against my 2 armies. Since you can wrap around the board a la pacman, it gives you so many more options when moving/placing units. Pretty cool stuff. ufe Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:38:21 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23421 I meant to mention the card combat in MEQ as being the lone positive. I dug that, with the whole "resting" system. Very nice. I'd like to see that in a future game. Ken B. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:37:10 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23420 I recently got in a play of MEQ, maybe a month or so ago, and it convinced me to hold on to the game, which hadn't hit the table since like December. It was tense, close-fought, and very thematic. I do get the gear-grinding thing (particularly for Sauron) but I definitely feel like it needs some more plays to really get the feel of, and I for one am excited to get those plays in. SanIlDefanso Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:33:39 +0100 http://fortressat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2009#josc23419 ROMA got _tons_ of play at Atlanta Game Factory, a lot of folks really liked it. Myself included, it's one of the better two-player Euros. I'd like to see this new one. MEQ...man, that's one that hasn't held up well. I adored it the first four times or so that I played, gave it a great review, and then it never hit the table again. The thing is, there's some outstanding design work in it. As in, best on the market. But as a whole, I think you're right about the grinding gears becoming too prevalent and in the end it's a very, very mechanical game. But it's also very experimental, I think, with some interesting chances being taken and some very successful concepts- the card combat in it is probably the best that FFG has done to date. Over time, I've kind of realized that there's a certain remoteness to the design. It doesn't draw you in, it keeps you outside of it and looking down over it. I still think it's a very compelling game, but it's not one that I see reaching for to play any time soon. Michael Barnes Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:26:09 +0100