Age of Steam goes in bid order not clockwise from 1st player. There are actions that allow you to build first or move goods first but after that player goes it reverts back to bid order.
For any serious longer game where seating matters (Eclipse, 18xx, Through the Ages, etc.), we'll usually draw for seats, especially if everyone knows the game.
Sorry Tom but the bidding mechanic in Age of Steam definitely doesn't work that way. The winner, second place, third place etc all act in that order, it doesn't just go in seating order after the first player. This order applies to everything and stays in effect until it's changed with the next auction. I do wonder if that's why you think the game seems dated these days, if maybe you've been playing it wrong?
I have not played Eila & Something Shiny but a friend backed the Kickstarter and says it is NOT a kids game. He said that after the intro, the game is too involved for kids and that the story gets a bit dark by the end.
Turbo Kids comes very close to replicating the secret Atari Club handshake from my childhood. I now fear that the Atari Club enforcers are coming for both the publishers and for me.
One of my favorite character arcs from fiction is the tandem of Londo and G'Kar and their 5 year arc from Babylon 5. These two characters are alien diplomats who each represent their own alien species aboard the Earth Alliance space station Babylon 5.
They are mortal enemies who have to (mostly) resist their instincts to attack each other under the diplomatic rules of the space station. Londo is a member of the Centauri race of aliens, who at the start of the story have been engaged in war with and subjugating the Narn race of aliens, which G'Kar represents.
At the beginning, Londo is arrogant, proud, strong and victorious, while G'Kar is fearful, wary, downtrodden and tragic. Over the course of the five season, five year story arc, they essentially trade places. At the end, Londo's choices have lead him to be the tragic face of defeat for his people, while G'Kar is a heroic, noble, spiritual leader for his people. And their stories are SO intertwined… it's fantastic. In my opinion this is some of the best wriring for television of all time!
Zee had an opportunity to make up a fake news item and didn't say anything about the Fallout LCG.
Bears have bigger claws than tigers, but tigers claws are sharper.
Great top 3. Pinkman from breaking bad would probably be on my list
Castles of Burgundy special edition solo mode is called Chateauma
Mutton Busting doesn't look like a good game, but it's a theme I would love to see done well.
Tom is wrong about age of steam turn order.
My 3 favorite character arcs off the top of my head:
Book: Tarisai (from Raybearer).
Movie: Edward Scissorhands.
TV: Light (Death Note).
I agree with The Good Place. Such an amazing show!
glad small published games are getting retail release (Eila Sthg shiny 8.0/2.0 BGG) 😊
The Good Place is one of the best television shows of all time.
Age of Steam goes in bid order not clockwise from 1st player. There are actions that allow you to build first or move goods first but after that player goes it reverts back to bid order.
Interesting, I've never even thought of this. Usually it's just hubby and I. So it doesn't usually matter.
agree Zee! Arya made it (John Wick! 🤣) When Brienne and the Hound fought, I was like: NO~ you two are both her protectors! Don't die! 😅
3. Alphinaud from Final Fantasy XIV
2. Sawyer (James Ford) from Lost
1. Walter White from Breaking Bad.
Great Top 3!
Another memorable character arc: Wesley Wyndam-Pryce (Buffy & Angel)
Best character arcs:
Col. Blimp from The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Jamie Tartt in Ted Lasso
Eleanor Shellstrop in The Good Place
best character arc: Vegeta
at 1:55 – I took my pants off!
Etymology is the study of language and words and Entomology is the study of insects.
For any serious longer game where seating matters (Eclipse, 18xx, Through the Ages, etc.), we'll usually draw for seats, especially if everyone knows the game.
Johnny Lawrence in Cobra Kai is one of my favorite character arcs.
I miss the vast array of different contributors – the new format is kind of boring and I rarely watch this now.
I can't get on board with Tony Stark. I don't think RDJ playing a rich person with a drinking problem was much of a stretch.
Number 1 character arc Rand al Thor from wheel of time. Absolutely glorious
Ven diagram cross-section:
1. Men who have daughters living at home and…
2. Men with a strict pants 👖 policy at home. 😂
Cheers, ☕️
Top 3 was awesome! My 3 would be:
1. Long John Silver (Black Sails)
2. Roy Kent (Ted Lasso)
3. Neville Longbottom (Harry Potter)
Not sure about 3, but 2 and 1 are Londo Mollari and G’kar from Babylon 5
Anybody else see the middle finger on the center of the savage bowl box art. It's a little to the left of center.
Sorry Tom but the bidding mechanic in Age of Steam definitely doesn't work that way. The winner, second place, third place etc all act in that order, it doesn't just go in seating order after the first player. This order applies to everything and stays in effect until it's changed with the next auction. I do wonder if that's why you think the game seems dated these days, if maybe you've been playing it wrong?
Can't wait for Turbo (after dark)! That's it, I'm done looking for my wife's anniversary present
Joey, you're older than you realize! GODFATHER Pt 2 isn't 40 years old; it's nearly 50 years old now¡ (1974)
I have not played Eila & Something Shiny but a friend backed the Kickstarter and says it is NOT a kids game. He said that after the intro, the game is too involved for kids and that the story gets a bit dark by the end.
Turbo Kids comes very close to replicating the secret Atari Club handshake from my childhood. I now fear that the Atari Club enforcers are coming for both the publishers and for me.
Top 3
Boyd Crowder(Justified)
Roger Kint/Keyser Soze(The Usual Suspects)
Piccolo(Dragon Ball-Dragon Ball Z)
For me, Best character arc that's not complete yet (hopefully) — Richard Jerimovich (The Bear)
One of my favorite character arcs from fiction is the tandem of Londo and G'Kar and their 5 year arc from Babylon 5. These two characters are alien diplomats who each represent their own alien species aboard the Earth Alliance space station Babylon 5.
They are mortal enemies who have to (mostly) resist their instincts to attack each other under the diplomatic rules of the space station. Londo is a member of the Centauri race of aliens, who at the start of the story have been engaged in war with and subjugating the Narn race of aliens, which G'Kar represents.
At the beginning, Londo is arrogant, proud, strong and victorious, while G'Kar is fearful, wary, downtrodden and tragic. Over the course of the five season, five year story arc, they essentially trade places. At the end, Londo's choices have lead him to be the tragic face of defeat for his people, while G'Kar is a heroic, noble, spiritual leader for his people. And their stories are SO intertwined… it's fantastic. In my opinion this is some of the best wriring for television of all time!