... To echo Dave and Mark's sentiments - don't spare the bits - give us all the details, comments, opinions, etc. I'm dying to get the games I ordered from...
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Craig Massey
cwmassey@...
Nov 1, 2000 6:12 pm
Sorry for the long delay in getting this out. We had 6 intrepid gamers for the 2nd edition of the Wakefield Area Gamers, homemade chili and fresh brownies and...
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Jonathan Yedidia
jsyedidia@...
Nov 1, 2000 6:22 pm
Hi everybody, I just read a great new review by David Fristrom of Knizia's Lord of the Rings on rec.games.board. He likes it a lot. I'm looking forward to...
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Aaron D. Fuegi
aarondf@...
Nov 1, 2000 6:36 pm
Quick Essen Games Report (first trip to Essen) First off, huge thanks to Martin and Geoff for all they did with helping organize things. Without their...
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Mark Edwards
dangermouse@...
Nov 1, 2000 6:45 pm
... I read it and really enjoyed it. I was thinking someone should contact him and try to get it up on the BGD (BoardGameGeek Database). Despite the fact that...
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Joe Hartley
jh@...
Nov 1, 2000 6:51 pm
... I for one am waiting with bated breath for the release of the English version so I can judge for myself! I'm also hoping that I'll find a copy of the new...
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matthew@...
Nov 1, 2000 7:01 pm
... I was skeptical too, and still am a little about the repeat playability, but the cooperative play works very well. It's an outstanding game, in my...
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matthew@...
Nov 1, 2000 7:06 pm
is up at http://boardgamestuff.com/essen/ ...Matthew...
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Mark Edwards
dangermouse@...
Nov 1, 2000 7:09 pm
Joe, I do have a copy, just rec'd it Monday, but I forgot it at home! If you've got an itch to see it and play it just let me know and I'll drop by my place...
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Mark Edwards
dangermouse@...
Nov 1, 2000 7:15 pm
... And I forgot to mention that I also have faith in the reviewers! It's just this tinge of doubt I can't seem to erase. Just call me "Doubting Marcus"....
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Dave Bernazzani
dber@...
Nov 1, 2000 7:17 pm
... Great report Aaron! Thanks for posting it... Any word on 'Empires of the Ancient World'? (or similar title?!?). The title has me intrigued but I've not...
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matthew@...
Nov 1, 2000 8:22 pm
... Not so much that it would be unplayable, but I think it would seriously detract from the game. A non-trivial part of the game is the progression through...
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AndAgainMA@...
Nov 1, 2000 10:39 pm
In a message dated 11/1/00 3:45:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, matthew@... ... Matthew, At the risk of sounding pedantic, do you mean the English/UK...
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matthew@...
Nov 1, 2000 11:17 pm
... version, or the ... play. UK version. As far as I know, the US version is not available anywhere at all yet. As I understand it there will be: Kosmos...
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Unity_Games@egroups.com
Nov 2, 2000 12:04 am
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. MVGA session - Open to All Date: Thursday, November 2, 2000 Time: 7:00PM - 10:45PM EST (GMT-05:00) ...
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Unity_Games@egroups.com
Nov 2, 2000 12:02 pm
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. MVGA session - Open to All Date: Thursday, November 2, 2000 Time: 7:00PM - 10:45PM EST (GMT-05:00) ...
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Walter Hunt
hotc@...
Nov 2, 2000 2:18 pm
At Holliston, tonight from 7 PM. Tub o'games is in the car, and I'll be there. In the tub: San Francisco, Fuersten, Vinci, La Citta'. Anyone wanting to bring...
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AndAgainMA@...
Nov 2, 2000 3:02 pm
The session report can be found at: http://members.aol.com/andagainma/SR001101.htm share and enjoy, Andrew....
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Aaron D. Fuegi
aarondf@...
Nov 2, 2000 4:46 pm
... Actually, I should have included this but forgot. Glad you reminded me. One of the first things I played although we didn't finish the game. The board is...
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matthew@...
Nov 2, 2000 4:54 pm
It's up... http://boardgamestuff.com/essen/ What would people like me to include as I continue to write this? More details about games? More "atmospheric"...
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Craig Massey
cwmassey@...
Nov 2, 2000 5:11 pm
... Empires of the Ancient World comments Snipped ... Great report Aaron!!! Thanks so much. One other question, did you get a chance to look at Martin's ...
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Mark Edwards
dangermouse@...
Nov 2, 2000 5:23 pm
... I've just digested it, keep it up! ... I haven't found anything I'd change in your approach. It's given me a good feel for what it's like. ... SAAAAYYYYY,...
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Alison Hansel
maarnett@...
Nov 2, 2000 5:27 pm
Sorry to say that the Game Goddess won't be able to attend MVGA tonight. I'm off to another event. Boston College's Graduate Student Association is trying to...
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Mark Edwards
dangermouse@...
Nov 2, 2000 5:32 pm
Go get em Alison! ... -- http://people.ne.mediaone.net/dangermouse/index.htm Home of the Guy Stuff Gamers & the XFFL! "Ahh, humor you seek . . . fail you...
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Dave Bernazzani
dber@...
Nov 2, 2000 5:42 pm
... Sounds great Alison! Good luck... you can always point them to this list if any should be so inclined... -- Dave Bernazzani dber@... ...
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Craig Massey
cwmassey@...
Nov 2, 2000 6:00 pm
... If anyone can recruit new members to the faith, it's our favorite gaming goddess/zealot. Good luck - Testify! Craig ===== Craig W. Massey ...
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Craig Massey
cwmassey@...
Nov 2, 2000 6:02 pm
... Excellent stuff - how fast can you get the rest of the trip up? ;-) ... I won't be getting down to Holliston, but will do a little early recruiting for WAG...
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David Fontes
dfontes@...
Nov 2, 2000 6:54 pm
Hello all! My name is David Fontes. I just learned about the Unity Games list on rec.games.board. I was very happy to learn of a group of gamers from eastern ...
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Craig Massey
cwmassey@...
Nov 2, 2000 7:10 pm
... Game info snipped. ... Hmm, gaming club on Cape Cod eh? Given the propensity for acronyms around here, I say start the Cape Cod Gamers and take back CCG...
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Mark Edwards
dangermouse@...
Nov 2, 2000 7:25 pm
Welcome David! I think you're right, most of us are just that extra bit west of you to make things tough. But if you're willing to travel, perhaps to a few of...
