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Kelthorn posted:There's a white halo drawn around one of the players avatar pictures when you're in the game. It's subtle, and the picture is small to begin with, right next to your name. One player has this white outline/halo, the other doesn't. Annoyingly, it also determines the winner in ties. "If multiple players have the same number of Honor Points, the last player to start his first turn wins (i.e., the starting player loses all ties, the second player loses to the third and fourth, etc.)."
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thegreatcodfish posted:Annoyingly, it also determines the winner in ties. I've never cared for that. It assumes there is some advantage to going first, which is ironic as this is remarkably one of the only games in which there isn't, really.
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Jul 7, 2014 14:47
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You could argue that it gives you more chances of getting Arbiter of the Precipice or some other awesome card...
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Beelzebozo posted:I've never cared for that. It assumes there is some advantage to going first, which is ironic as this is remarkably one of the only games in which there isn't, really. There has to be some slight advantage to going first. You get first crack at the flop and any six-seven rune cards that flip in the first few turns.
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1965800643/ascension-online/posts/906866StoneBlade posted:What you can expect to see soon, though, is Rise of Vigil for iOS. The expansion in awaiting Apple review and should be available to download very soon. The great iOS Ascension expansion drought is finally over! Woo! Been wanting to play this expansion for a while.
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thegreatcodfish posted:Woo! Been wanting to play this expansion for a while. I've got about sixty or so games with it in and can't wait to slaughter all you cardboard-phobic phone kids while you learn all the "new" cards. 
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Beelzebozo posted:I've got about sixty or so games with it in and can't wait to slaughter all you cardboard-phobic phone kids while you learn all the "new" cards. B-but what if we get cardboard cuts?? 
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I think part of what makes people relatively new to the game (myself included) is the way the End Turn button turns green if you've played everything and spent everything and questions you if you haven't.
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CNN Sports Ticker posted:and questions you if you haven't. I really wish there was an option to turn this off. No, app, I don't need to play this lone militia to generate 1 power. And no, I'd rather not reduce the cost of my next mechana construct purchase by 2 rune when there are all of zero mechana constructs on the board.
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Jul 17, 2014 03:45
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Playdek: JeditOjanen.
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Jedit posted:Playdek: JeditOjanen. User not found in our database  Spelling check?
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Beelzebozo posted:User not found in our database I'll check it when I get home, but that name should be right. E: Yes, it's right. Did you capitalise the middle O? Jedit fucked around with this message at 18:11 on Jul 17, 2014 |
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Beelzebozo posted:User not found in our database I copy/pasted it and it worked for me.
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Quickpull posted:I copy/pasted it and it worked for me. Good idea. I tried retyping it and obviously blew it. Paste worked. Invite sent. Thanks
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So while we still have plenty of time in the month, what game would you be interested in being the August ios board game of the month? I would say that preferably it would be on both iPad and iPhone, have asynchronous play, and not be so expensive as to put new people off entirely.
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Jul 18, 2014 02:47
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Summoner Wars. Free and playable on both iPad and iPhone.
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Servoret posted:Summoner Wars. Free and playable on both iPad and iPhone. I actually 100% agree with this. I never liked it too much, but it's been awhile since I've played it and wouldn't mind giving it another go.
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Jul 18, 2014 02:59
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I'd reinstall Summoner Wars and play a few matches with you fine folk.
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I think I bought it when it was a dollar or something, but never got around playing it. I'll be up for it.
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Is Summoner Wars worth playing without all the in app purchases?
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Niemat posted:Is Summoner Wars worth playing without all the in app purchases? Probably not. You can't even play multiplayer unless you IAP at least one team.
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Beelzebozo posted:Probably not. You can't even play multiplayer unless you IAP at least one team. I really hate when apps are marketed as free, but then you need to make IAPs to use what are basic functions in most other apps. However, I suspect that's another conversation for another thread... Am I reading it right in the App Store: it's 99 cents for another faction and 7.99 to get all the add ons?
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IIRC, you could play with one of the factions both online and single player for free. I could be wrong, though.
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Fat Samurai posted:IIRC, you could play with one of the factions both online and single player for free. I could be wrong, though. The description for Summoner Wars on the App Store says that you can play online with the Phoenix Elves with the free download. I think it might actually be ten bucks to get all the other factions since there's two others that they released after the eight dollar pack. Try it and see if you like it, I guess? The Phoenix Elves aren't a bad faction to start with. They're pretty straightforward to play.
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My Playdek ID is Servoret if anyone wants to add me.
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  Right! With the introduction of Rise of Vigil, and with Ascension being BGotM, I hereby announce the return of the semi-regular Goon Ascension Tournament; Goon Ascension Madness 4! The format for this tournament is single elimination matches, with matches decided by best of three. No expansions other than RoV, with a 24 hour time limit per game. The signup for the tournament is here (You'll have to sign up for Challonge if you haven't already). PLEASE make sure you update your nickname within the tournament settings to match your Playdek name, or everyone will be mad at you.  The best way to communicate with everyone during the tournament is on GroupMe, but posting here or in the main iOS Board Game thread is cool too, I suppose. Signups will be open until at least the start of next week (28th July), but probably not longer, so get in quick!
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NEW OP, NEW OP, NEW GAME OF THE MONTH, SOUND THE ALARM Summoner Wars is now the game of the month. I have all the armies, I haven't really played it, hit me up and let's have a game.
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CNN Sports Ticker posted:I haven't really played much Summoner Wars, aside from the tutorial when it was new. Hit me up, let's learn together. Perhaps people who have played more of it can explain more. Have at you, Sir!
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I guess I'll reinstall that thing. I only have the factions from the original bundle and never managed to a) find one I really liked or b) get very good with any of them. But why not.
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Beelzebozo posted:I guess I'll reinstall that thing. I only have the factions from the original bundle and never managed to a) find one I really liked or b) get very good with any of them. But why not. Because it's a bad game.
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Fat Samurai posted:Have at you, Sir! I just might need more than a 15 minute timer. One thing I do like is that each turn is self contained, so you aren't going into the app to just do some tiny thing.
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I've not played it much and I only have the base armies, but feel free to send me an invite if you want to play.
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CNN Sports Ticker posted:I just might need more than a 15 minute timer. I'm bad at paying attention 
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Please summon wars with me. Playdek ID: Servoret
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One thing I like about Summoner Wars is that every turn is fairly satisfying. You aren't just playing a snippet of a turn like in some games. So far the benders are probably my favourite faction. Them or the goblins.
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I've been playing exclusively as Jungle Elves because I like their mobility and long range ability. Also because I've only lost twice with them. I'm gonna start switching it up now, so I expect to start losing a lot more now. I'm assuming no one in here is experienced enough with/cares enough about this game to give some pointers for new players?
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Suicidal Maniac posted:I'm assuming no one in here is experienced enough with/cares enough about this game to give some pointers for new players? This covers some of the basics: Eight Easy Steps to Becoming a Better Summoner Don't expose your summoner to attacks, know what event cards your opponent has and what their guys can do, don't summon guys without a plan to use them right away, don't be afraid to trash your commons or kill your own guys for mana. If you're up against someone who has cards that punish you for having more guys than they do, kill your scrub units in the first turn and try to maintain even numbers with them. Know what your own guys do, don't gently caress yourself out of unit movements all game because you keep using the Gunner's special ability as your first move every turn. Eventually you want to get into constructing your own decks, at the very least to use some of the champions that aren't in the base decks because some of them are really good.
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The fourth Goon Ascension Tournament is over! Supreme Champion: Spincut Worthy Adversary: Beelzebozo Maybe Next Time: Jerkstores Notable mention to Jedit who defeated all comers (until he didn't). Congratulations to Spincut, may your reign be long and glorious. Thanks everyone for participating and making it one of the smoothest tournaments in recent memory (as well as the only tournament in recent memory) In other news, Summoner Wars is kinda fun but in reality it sucks. The way they use dice suck. Racer Feud for GOTM!
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CNN Sports Ticker posted:Racer Feud seems to have unofficially (for now) become GOTM Is it any less lovely now than it was when it first came out?
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