I have this gift certificate burning a hole in my pocket so I'm sure I'll break down and use it on that.
Maybe to lure people to make the long drive I'll just have to keep a better beer supply in the ice box. On Dec 30, 1:16 pm, Dan <[email protected]> wrote: > Race is one of my favorite games because it's got just enough strategy > for a short game. Part of its appeal is you can kind of roleplay as > you're going--"I need more mercenaries [play mercs] so that I can > conquer X world [play world]." That's certainly turned off my girl > friend from playing, who like your wife, enjoys PR and a few other > lighter games. > > We've discussed the symbols, but it just doesn't click. She'd rather > play gin. > > PR can be a door to RFTG because they share a similar mechanic in > choosing roles, but like I've said, it's been a hard sell for my gf. > On the other hand, if she's open, once you know the symbols the game > plays real fast. The decisions are simpler than PR imo, and akin to > playing gin rummy in a lot of ways (looking for outs, remembering what > you discard, etc). I really only have one person to play with, but > when we do it's a blast. > > All said, I would still buy it if I were in your position . > > On Dec 30, 9:55 am, RDonato926 <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > Forty-five minutes away? Sounds like you need to move closer to those > > that will play games more frequently!! > > > On Dec 30, 12:19 pm, Cassiusali1 <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > I guess the main reason PR doesn't see much play time is due to the > > > fact I'm always trying to Gateway new people into the group. I also > > > live about 45 minutes away from everyone I know due to the wonders of > > > our economy so no one wants to drive. I keep trying to go light on > > > the repeat people that come as they seem to bring someone new and damn > > > Settlers keeps hitting the table instead of my wonderfully played 3 > > > times PR. > > > > My wife claims PR is too heavy at times but she always brags about how > > > she has been the winner 2 of three times we played. She claims it's > > > because everyone else is so focued on a strategy and she just goes in, > > > buys random stuff and seems to pull out the victory. I think she just > > > wants to stay above .500 > > > > On Dec 30, 10:38 am, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > Hi > > > > > I really like rftg, played about 10xs now. I really don't think it's > > > > a game for newer players. There are a ton of icons on the cards and we > > > > even still have points or contention while playing it. > > > > > Why don't u get pr to the table that often? > > > > > If u are still working on ur collection and trying increase the weight > > > > of ur games maybe try some of these. > > > > Stone age, pillars, power grid or even Agricola. Goa ifind to be a > > > > good next step but of course it's out of print. > > > > > James > > > > > On Dec 30, 10:02 am, Smoky McAshtray <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > I think you may have Puerto Rico confused with San Juan. RftG is > > > > > similar to San Juan (Tom Lehman helped with the development of San > > > > > Juan, and took the concept further in creating RftG). It isn't very > > > > > similar to Puerto Rico at all. I highly suggest that you try it, > > > > > although be prepared to face a steep learning curve the first few > > > > > games. However, that being said, overcoming the initial learning curve > > > > > is well worth the effort as it is an extremely fulfilling game that > > > > > sets up, plays, and tears down quickly. (It didn't get to the top 10 > > > > > for no reason). Give it a try with an open mind, and you'll be glad > > > > > you did.- Hide quoted text - > > > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "BGG Down" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/BGG_down?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
