To get the same stuff that was included in the first campaign's all-in costs double in this campaign! I'd love to hear Alex give a "should you back it" analysis on this expansion. At $59 + $16 shipping, it's as much or more than many entire games. Even just the base game at $95 shipped is far from a deal, given this game's components. Don't get me wrong. The All-in pledge of the first campaign was a bargain, but nothing in this latest campaign seems to be.
The thing I am pondering having the base and saga 1 - yet not playing saga 1 is if picking up more is right for me. Still not sure. Will aim to get more games in during the campaign & do enjoy the plays we have done with it.
If you would like a slightly more narrative story with Dead Reckoning, and of course more advancements that you discover for your sailors as you play the game, you will enjoy Saga 1. I still have some Saga 1 content that hasn't been revealed in my plays, and haven't touched Saga 2, which I plan to do when Saga 3 is in production. You are right on that Sea Dogs is well worth it.
Pretty much as Alex stated. Saga are really only for the mini campaigns and additional stuff. They all tweak the game, but not majorly change the game. Personally I would recommend the base game to anyone who isn't like "OMG THIS IS A TOP 10 GAME FOR ME!" Since we all know AEG, there will be another expansion, including "Saga 4" 3 months after this reprint + saga 3 arrives to backers, which at that point you can get whatever you missed then.
I backed the first Kickstarter with just the base game and it’s plenty of game to enjoy. I guess it also depends on who you game with because IMO this isn’t an easy accessible game to get to the table unless you’re playing with veteran gamers. I have a more laid back gaming group so I just went with the base game. I’m happy I’ll get it to the table maybe a handful of times in a year as it’s my only card crafting game I own.
Aaand you made me to hunt for Dead Reckoning.... ...and I succeeded! Somehow I've managed to pull out of nowhere a Dead Reckoning in....Poland. I'm so eager to play this game! Despites it was horrendously expensive here in Poland....Thinking about getting LoM since PM is still open. I'm afraid that they will be no longer available later on....especially in EU.
I really don’t like that LoM which prevents the loser of a battle from gaining plunder. It would just make the battle less fun no matter which side I was on. Seems like an ok expansion, but it’s the cost of a full game at retail. I can pass on it.
Backed out of this Kickstarter first time around at the very last moment. Jumping back in this time following all the great reviews
I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on the base game upgrade pack. It seems like some significant rules changes
To get the same stuff that was included in the first campaign's all-in costs double in this campaign! I'd love to hear Alex give a "should you back it" analysis on this expansion. At $59 + $16 shipping, it's as much or more than many entire games. Even just the base game at $95 shipped is far from a deal, given this game's components. Don't get me wrong. The All-in pledge of the first campaign was a bargain, but nothing in this latest campaign seems to be.
The thing I am pondering having the base and saga 1 - yet not playing saga 1 is if picking up more is right for me. Still not sure. Will aim to get more games in during the campaign & do enjoy the plays we have done with it.
Will say - I am glad we have the salty dogs expansion ... that was well worth it.
If you would like a slightly more narrative story with Dead Reckoning, and of course more advancements that you discover for your sailors as you play the game, you will enjoy Saga 1. I still have some Saga 1 content that hasn't been revealed in my plays, and haven't touched Saga 2, which I plan to do when Saga 3 is in production. You are right on that Sea Dogs is well worth it.
We love DR, but like you we have not gone through the sagas yet. But with the new one coming out it looks like we have a good excuse to play them :)
How is just the base game? $80 vs $240 all in is a big swing.
Pretty much as Alex stated. Saga are really only for the mini campaigns and additional stuff. They all tweak the game, but not majorly change the game. Personally I would recommend the base game to anyone who isn't like "OMG THIS IS A TOP 10 GAME FOR ME!" Since we all know AEG, there will be another expansion, including "Saga 4" 3 months after this reprint + saga 3 arrives to backers, which at that point you can get whatever you missed then.
I backed the first Kickstarter with just the base game and it’s plenty of game to enjoy. I guess it also depends on who you game with because IMO this isn’t an easy accessible game to get to the table unless you’re playing with veteran gamers. I have a more laid back gaming group so I just went with the base game. I’m happy I’ll get it to the table maybe a handful of times in a year as it’s my only card crafting game I own.
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Looks like it's available for $65 at a store. Is that worth it?
For the base game? I think it's worth a shot
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Aaand you made me to hunt for Dead Reckoning....
...and I succeeded! Somehow I've managed to pull out of nowhere a Dead Reckoning in....Poland.
I'm so eager to play this game! Despites it was horrendously expensive here in Poland....Thinking about getting LoM since PM is still open. I'm afraid that they will be no longer available later on....especially in EU.
Will we see some playthrough's of Dead Reckoning from you during the campaign?
Ty for this review
I really enjoy this game
I really don’t like that LoM which prevents the loser of a battle from gaining plunder. It would just make the battle less fun no matter which side I was on. Seems like an ok expansion, but it’s the cost of a full game at retail. I can pass on it.
He is talking so fast!
Lol I do sorry