tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post8184969265167684723..comments2023-11-03T02:44:56.790-07:00Comments on Fortress: Ameritrash: The 2007 Trashies!Matt Throwerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04426055092986158446noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-57540481235208615282013-05-19T02:01:26.568-07:002013-05-19T02:01:26.568-07:00Folks assume moving into the tee shirt cool sticke...Folks assume moving into the tee shirt cool stickers business.<br />From the subsequent dialog box, give the name of the company, ExOne is an attractive investment opportunity.<br />Food cool stickers guide you to make your own cool stickers book can be a very bad idea.<br />In contrast, I would recommend either company as a convenience to their customer.<br /><br /><br />My site; <a href="http://pixocool.com/custom-stickers" rel="nofollow">design stickers</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-52949964682373893462011-12-20T09:17:15.104-08:002011-12-20T09:17:15.104-08:00I can always count on his game forum posts for int...I can always count on his game forum posts for interesting variants of games to whip out when playing games with people who hate fun.I'm finally getting some fucking recognition over here, especially after I quit my job and divorced my wife to spend more time writing the site's "premium" content.pharmacy reviewshttp://www.pharmacyreviews.conoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-43973446589751164612008-01-09T08:34:00.000-08:002008-01-09T08:34:00.000-08:00“Whether one needs another game of that breed in t...<I>“Whether one needs another game of that breed in their collection is a matter of choice that some will answer in the affirmative, while others will decline. For now, I fall on the “affirmative” side of this question.”</I><BR/><BR/>Not only is this a shining example of a noncommittal "review," but it's simply bad writing. If Schlosseinheffer were to stick to the mantra "omit needless words," he'd be left with two: "It's OK," from a pointlessly verbose discussion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-73555139311222750332008-01-04T17:46:00.000-08:002008-01-04T17:46:00.000-08:00What did you do?What did you do?Mr Skeletorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641339798508135450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-87379846697323091792008-01-03T09:58:00.000-08:002008-01-03T09:58:00.000-08:00Hey great the trashies are back ....what is this G...Hey great the trashies are back ....what is this Gabbo you speak of and will it be like BGG but cooler cause I think I might be banned from BGG for awile.<BR/><BR/>Why make a euro Life when you can make acooler Ameritrash Life...It would be awsome cause you could eat you kids to leval up your Strength points,Equip your car to have weapons and go faster, and have Road Warrior type battles with your opponents!druenkreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10877200487248232415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-89966557483500594692008-01-03T01:08:00.000-08:002008-01-03T01:08:00.000-08:00Looking at Clearclaw's ratings, There seems to be ...Looking at Clearclaw's ratings, There seems to be evidence that he rates "sitting alone in the dark" a 4,<BR/>not his favourite activity, but he can be talked into it on occasionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-34866456229785347062008-01-02T20:12:00.000-08:002008-01-02T20:12:00.000-08:00Frank- Yes to swamp castle. I'll bring Origins and...Frank- Yes to swamp castle. I'll bring Origins and we can do a caveman theme night. Unga bunga.<BR/><BR/>"Unga bunga binga BUNG-GA!"<BR/><BR/>Which, I believe, is NOT cave-man speak, but how aborigines talk after throwing a boomerang Sheesh! <BR/><BR/>(At least, in my Looney Tunes universe, that is. Perhaps there's an alternate time line I know nothing about.)Merkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16841815792152190337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-50583184806296045452008-01-02T18:20:00.000-08:002008-01-02T18:20:00.000-08:00Don't forget you can sell your children at the end...Don't forget you can sell your children at the end....<BR/><BR/>This could be a tie in to Peurto Rico as they become "settlers"Mikoyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233567334731737103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-24714681430422262452008-01-02T14:54:00.000-08:002008-01-02T14:54:00.000-08:00LIFE, the exciting new game debuting at Essen this...LIFE, the exciting new game debuting at Essen this year! <BR/>An elegant and somewhat exciting game about manipulating different factors and using cards to collect the most points!<BR/><BR/>An elegant 'Rondel' mechanism is used to determine different events that happen to players, as well as where they move and how quickly they age.<BR/><BR/>The Game of LIFE's action selection mechanism allows each player a limited number of actions (1) per turn, thus reducing play time and analysis paralysis.<BR/><BR/>There is a reasonably complex (but easily understood) scoring system used to determine the winner. Points are thematically represented by American dollars and can be earned in a variety of ways, providing multiple paths to victory.<BR/><BR/>There is a strong connection between theme and the mechanics of the game, which is impressive for the elegant gameplay and mechanics involved. You feel like you're actually getting older as you play!<BR/><BR/>Players make strategic decisions throughout the game that affect their future, such as whether or not to attend college, what career they will have, and where they will live. You can even have children in the Game of LIFE!<BR/><BR/>The game starts with several important decisions the players must make on their respective turns, and then they receive a hand of cards that have different effects. From this, they must plan a strategy. Following is turn-by-turn tactical execution of the strategy that the players have devised, mainly using the elegant 'Rondel' mechanism. Tension really builds up throughout the game as different players manipulate various game features and collect points. Players' score is hidden information until the game's end, allowing everyone to at least believe that they have a chance at winning.<BR/><BR/>There are so many different cards and career choices that it may take many games before a player has had an opportunity to use them all. Career choices may include "Farmer", "Suck-up-to-the-King", "Rondel mechanic", "Rock Star", and "Murderer of Fun", though career names are thematic only and are subject to change before the game's English release.<BR/><BR/>A blind tile draw mechanism provides a way to reward players for lifetime achievements, like winning second place in a beauty contest, inventing a new kind of elegant mechanism, or becoming president of the United States. Point rewards for these achievements vary depending on different factors.<BR/><BR/>A clever, if somewhat fiddly, stock market mechanic allows players to buy and sell stock on the side, for extra points.<BR/><BR/>An elegant catch-up mechanism allows players who are behind to take points from the players in the lead after a certain amount of points have been accumulated.<BR/><BR/>Players must learn to effectively manipulate multiple factors during play, such as their cards, the "Rondel" mechanism, the stock market, and ambiguity.<BR/><BR/>The Game of LIFE is appearing to be a strong contender for Game of the Year, as many middle-aged gamers are super excited about it, giving it "10" ratings before playing it and saying that it has real staying power (the kind of power that comes with things like 'Action Selection Mechanisms' and box art featuring grumpy old men).Aarontuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561708815324103950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-38411659000990943772008-01-02T14:37:00.000-08:002008-01-02T14:37:00.000-08:00This post was so down and dirty that I think I cau...This post was so down and dirty that I think I caught hepatitis C. Thank goodness we got the lawsuit-proofed version.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Now tell us what you really think Michael - don't hold back this time ;)James Fudgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17827692590792270755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-2520722385472152672008-01-02T14:31:00.000-08:002008-01-02T14:31:00.000-08:00What are you talking about Frank? Everybody knows...What are you talking about Frank? Everybody knows that this site is leading to armageddon, that's what Ken was saying. "Gabbo" is my codename for the doomsday device we've secretly planted over at BGG embedded in some hapless schmuck's post where he tells the world what board games he got for christmas. But I've said enough.<BR/><BR/>Ah...I missed that Robert...that is pretty, uh, Freudian isn't it? Too bad JC isn't here to regale us with his thoughts on Freud, as I'm sure he has several.<BR/><BR/>I think I'm going to go over and check out the new clubhouse.Michael Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465993224831900150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-42577641067916739862008-01-02T14:28:00.000-08:002008-01-02T14:28:00.000-08:00Other games that use the "Rondel" mechanic:LIFETWI...<I>Other games that use the "Rondel" mechanic:<BR/><BR/>LIFE<BR/>TWISTER<BR/>NUCLEAR WAR<BR/>WAR ON TERROR</I><BR/><BR/>THE HOBBIT (Fantasy Flight)<BR/>TANK BATTLE<BR/>KING KONG - this one was simply elegant! You spun it and moved the mighty ape by following directions set in concentric circles!Rliyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08644720690880433211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-1419989888012104262008-01-02T14:13:00.000-08:002008-01-02T14:13:00.000-08:00Anyone who's been following any of our talk since,...<I>Anyone who's been following any of our talk since, well, forever should have a clue as to where all of this is leading.</I><BR/><BR/>Fuck, why don't you and Barnes just tattoo it in neon lights on your asscheeks?<BR/><BR/>I can't have any fun without you 2 FUN MURDERERS spilling the beans.Mr Skeletorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641339798508135450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-5488925739190843932008-01-02T14:00:00.000-08:002008-01-02T14:00:00.000-08:00"Members Only" vs. "Member's Only". Heck, _I_ tho..."Members Only" vs. "Member's Only". Heck, _I_ thought it was funny, anyway.<BR/><BR/>/old enough to remember the jackets the first time aroundAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-73385763186437889132008-01-02T13:52:00.000-08:002008-01-02T13:52:00.000-08:00Who said that was a slip? I figured "L'il Clearcl...Who said that was a slip? I figured "L'il Clearclaw" probably wants to look like its papa...<BR/><BR/>Aaron- the key to re-releasing LIFE for the Essen/BGG crowd would be to make it where they get to spend a buck to choose where the spinner lands. Beyond that, it's practically AGRICOLA.Michael Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465993224831900150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-57019181798454409252008-01-02T13:18:00.000-08:002008-01-02T13:18:00.000-08:00That rondel is sure taking a beating today. It is...That rondel is sure taking a beating today. It isn't the be-all, end-all of gaming, but I think it works well in _Imperial_. Or at least as well as anything does. For me, Imperial is definitely losing some of its luster with every play.<BR/><BR/><BR/><I>I've also heard that it has its own custom 1989 baby blue Member's Only jacket...</I><BR/><BR/>That's either the best Freudian slip I've seen in a long time or you actually _did_ just win the internet. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-72270366606480581622008-01-02T12:59:00.000-08:002008-01-02T12:59:00.000-08:00Other games that use the "Rondel" mechanic:I wonde...<I>Other games that use the "Rondel" mechanic:</I><BR/>I wonder if The Game of LIFE would get a lot of buzz if it were released in German around Essen next year? If it got hyped enough before many people could play it? I think it has a nice action selection mechanism, personally. Plus, you can have kids! How cool is that!?Aarontuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561708815324103950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-60500077693812621962008-01-02T12:52:00.000-08:002008-01-02T12:52:00.000-08:00And that's nothing to be ashamed of, BTW. I've hea...<I>And that's nothing to be ashamed of, BTW. I've heard that Clearclaw's penis is huge, and that it's been autographed by Martin Wallace.</I><BR/><BR/>I've also heard that it has its own custom 1989 baby blue Member's Only jacket and that JC is doing an AGE OF STEAM expansion that takes place on its surface.Michael Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465993224831900150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-38066856852052276992008-01-02T12:33:00.000-08:002008-01-02T12:33:00.000-08:00"My design project for 2008 will be PIE TOWER. It ..."My design project for 2008 will be PIE TOWER. It will feature a WALLENSTEIN cube tower mechanism, but instead of cubes, it will use pies."<BR/><BR/>You could call it a Tasty Rondel Tower Mechanism. (TRTM)Aarontuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561708815324103950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-81441218150628875972008-01-02T12:32:00.000-08:002008-01-02T12:32:00.000-08:00Great article...looking forward to the new F:AT sp...Great article...looking forward to the new F:AT space.<BR/><BR/>The blog has been great and I commend everyone for keeping it updated and running constantly over the past year (?) or so. Always a fresh and sane view of the boardgaming world.<BR/><BR/>This comment by Juniper had me laughing:<BR/><BR/><I>And that's nothing to be ashamed of, BTW. I've heard that Clearclaw's penis is huge, and that it's been autographed by Martin Wallace.</I>krizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13677187215565594703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-63202791693633969352008-01-02T12:14:00.000-08:002008-01-02T12:14:00.000-08:00My design project for 2008 will be PIE TOWER. It ...My design project for 2008 will be PIE TOWER. It will feature a WALLENSTEIN cube tower mechanism, but instead of cubes, it will use pies.Juniperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905667009014233372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-73345193796683379422008-01-02T12:10:00.000-08:002008-01-02T12:10:00.000-08:00"Uh, anything that's round is a rondel, then? Pie ..."Uh, anything that's round is a rondel, then? Pie is a rondel mechanism? What if it has ice cream?"<BR/><BR/>He said LIFE has a rondel <I>mechanic</I>, not a rondel <I>mechanism</I>. You may have seen the rondel mechanic last time you got your oil changed; he's the dude back by the radio who has a lateral diameter roughly equal to his hight. You can get the rondel mechanic career card without going through the college track, if that helps.Aarontuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561708815324103950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-5465957063133138932008-01-02T12:05:00.000-08:002008-01-02T12:05:00.000-08:00No. Pie A La Mode is like a Rondel with a pointing...No. Pie A La Mode is like a Rondel with a pointing arrow- too much fun.<BR/><BR/>One of these days I'm going to come up with a resolution mechanic that causes you to cross reference a die roll with a spinner result on a CRT. Maybe that'll wind up in MILCH UND GHERKIN.Michael Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465993224831900150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-17768178772703067582008-01-02T11:54:00.000-08:002008-01-02T11:54:00.000-08:00Uh, anything that's round is a rondel, then? Pie ...Uh, anything that's round is a rondel, then? Pie is a rondel mechanism? What if it has ice cream?Juniperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05905667009014233372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811769968708731746.post-21894349219747551452008-01-02T11:28:00.000-08:002008-01-02T11:28:00.000-08:00Other games that use the "Rondel" mechanic:LIFETWI...Other games that use the "Rondel" mechanic:<BR/><BR/>LIFE<BR/>TWISTER<BR/>NUCLEAR WAR<BR/>WAR ON TERRORMichael Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465993224831900150noreply@blogger.com