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[Darth Vader]

We got two Heroscape battles in yesterday. Three-way free-for-all hero-only. We added a new rule limiting each army card to two Order Markers per round, with the X serving as a wild-card fourth turn. It made for a tactically challenging, yet very fun couple of games. I had the most fun, winning both games each thanks to critical sharpshots by Deadeye Dan, who is and remains, my favorite Heroscape figure.

[Yodaking]

Originally Posted by Darth Vader

We got two Heroscape battles in yesterday. Three-way free-for-all hero-only. We added a new rule limiting each army card to two Order Markers per round, with the X serving as a wild-card fourth turn. It made for a tactically challenging, yet very fun couple of games. I had the most fun, winning both games each thanks to critical sharpshots by Deadeye Dan, who is and remains, my favorite Heroscape figure.

We have played the wild card X as a 4th OM before when playing Classic. It is an interesting twist as it gives you some ability to react to your opponents moves. We stopped doing it when C3G became the scape of choice since so many C3G figures actually use the X for something. I like your 2 OM per card limit and hero only ideas, that sounds like a fun game.

[chas]

Just a note that the Mare Nostrum (2.0) Kickstarter went live about two hours ago, and has already met its minimum funding goal, for estimated delivery in November.

[Hahma]

Originally Posted by chas

Just a note that the Mare Nostrum (2.0) Kickstarter went live about two hours ago, and has already met its minimum funding goal, for estimated delivery in November.

My buddy Brian backed it. He already has the original version with the original expansion. So he'll keep his pledge for the new one as long as it seems like the new one will be worth getting when he has the original one. I may consider it, but it's kind of pricey, and I just spent a bunch on new games. If all else fails, I can play Brian's copy.

It's a good game, and from what Brian said, the expansion made the first one better. So hopefully the new version incorporated some of what made the first one better with the expansion. Though the expansion added a 6th player option with Atlantis, so I don't think this will happen here, but the 2 player rules for the Punic wars could be interesting.

[chas]

Yes, the new game has been re-balanced in several ways, to do the work the old expansion used to do. A different 6 player expansion may eventually be offered.

[Hahma]

Cool

[chas]

All nine Mare Nostrum stretch goals are now unlocked after Day One of 45, and an entire new group "which have been fully play tested" is due to be posted today! Although I've previously backed two expansions, this is my first Kickstarter full game investment. See more details on the Kickstarter thread!

The early deal I've chosen closes Memorial Day, and since this light Euro seems to be the kind of thing popular here, I've mentioned it so no one misses out. I know the feeling; I've been waiting 15 years to play it a second time...really.

[Hahma]

It's also good that it's set to deliver in November. That's not too far away really. Since this is quite a long campaign, (most of them are 30 days), I may end up being able to squirrel enough money away to get in on this toward the last few days. We'll see.

[chas]

*LOST ATLANTIS FOUND!

The biggest cat is suddenly out of the Mare Nostrum bag. Besides a second set of Stretch Goals now being offered (most of which have already been unlocked overnight on Day Two (!), the most often asked question over the last six months on bgg is now answered. They are trying to see if they can afford to give the 6 Player Expansion to us as a Stretch Goal instead of a separate purchasable add on. It includes extending the map into Spain and more of North Africa, and, like the old versions's expansion, yes... The Continent of Atlantis. This turns the horseshoe of the five player map into a circle, which would be most excellent indeed.

With the two player game scenario as well and all the other stuff, this would definitely make the purchase price worth the deal for anyone interested, especially for the best/cheapest single game package being offered but ending tomorrow (Sunday).

If you are interested but don't buy in Lucy, then you got some 'splaining' to do! The minimum $60 cost now will get you for over $100 later after the campaign closes...and you won't even get all the cool stuff. Just sayin'...

[Johngee]

Originally Posted by Hahma

It's also good that it's set to deliver in November. That's not too far away really. Since this is quite a long campaign, (most of them are 30 days), I may end up being able to squirrel enough money away to get in on this toward the last few days. We'll see.

Well I backed the "TOKAIDO - Collector's Edition" KS that was supposed to arrive at my door LAST November in time for Christmas and... ho ho ho, and we are all still waiting. The last update explained all of the production problems and promised we have it [hopefully] by September.

@chas


Tanks fur shearing the info about the gnu MN KS. I have heard of the old "Mare Nostrum," but never played it. Some folks loved it at my old game group (before moving an extra 100 miles away). After waiting 15 years to play this game a 2nd time, I am surprised to hear your enthusiasm for this project. You've talked a lot about "Cyclades" and have obviously played it more often. How would you compare the two since I'm not familiar with either of them?

[Hahma]

Originally Posted by Johngee

Well I backed the "TOKAIDO - Collector's Edition" KS that was supposed to arrive at my door LAST November in time for Christmas and... ho ho ho, and we are all still waiting. The last update explained all of the production problems and promised we have it [hopefully] by September.

Oh I agree John, I've had some late KS as well. But for Mare Nostrum, there doesn't seem to be the issue that some games have with minis sculpts and production delays from that process. Looking from a production standpoint, Mare Nostrum doesn't seem to have much to slow production. Of course, if there is a shipyard strike on the west coast again...well that's going to bring on delays due to shipping issues.

Often KS aren't "on time" so I usually think that even if it's a month late, that's not too bad. I've had some 6 months late and I know there's some that have been much much worse.

[chas]

To the person who negged me for putting this here: Sorry, I keep meaning to make each post the last one on this thread. But I don't know if that many people see the other thread, and as you can see, others are interested. Here.