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One Mechanic Review: Robinson Crusoe
10 Apr 2016 02:51 #225642
by Frohike
Replied by Frohike on topic One Mechanic Review: Robinson Crusoe
FYI, there's a revised "GOTY" edition coming out that includes some of the extra promo scenarios and a presumably less sucky rulebook (not sure I trust Portal's skill at revised rulebooks since they weren't all that successful with Stronghold 2nd Ed) and a ... less rectangular box.
I've played this with my 12 year old son and my wife and they both enjoyed it, though my wife found it to be a bit "roleplay-ish," which is an interesting commentary both on the narrative feel of the agency in this game and her own tragic allergy to RPGs.
I've played this with my 12 year old son and my wife and they both enjoyed it, though my wife found it to be a bit "roleplay-ish," which is an interesting commentary both on the narrative feel of the agency in this game and her own tragic allergy to RPGs.
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10 Apr 2016 11:06 #225650
by Cranberries
Replied by Cranberries on topic One Mechanic Review: Robinson Crusoe
How important are the promo scenarios? Any idea what it will cost? Maybe the rulebook will be available online...
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10 Apr 2016 11:19 #225652
by SaMoKo
Replied by SaMoKo on topic One Mechanic Review: Robinson Crusoe
Nice insight in this review!
Love Robinson Crusoe. The benefit of the way narrative is handled through the cards in unexpected ways leads to far more longevity than in other co-op games. There are some oddball scenarios that pop up here and there, like instant-loss situations when vital invention cards are discarded in the Crusoe Family scenario, but we just ignore these burps and draw a new card lol.
Love Robinson Crusoe. The benefit of the way narrative is handled through the cards in unexpected ways leads to far more longevity than in other co-op games. There are some oddball scenarios that pop up here and there, like instant-loss situations when vital invention cards are discarded in the Crusoe Family scenario, but we just ignore these burps and draw a new card lol.
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10 Apr 2016 14:54 #225661
by Frohike
I've never bothered getting the promos since I still haven't gotten through the content in the base box. It has plenty, IMO. No idea on the cost of the next edition. It will include all of the extras that have accumulated over the years, including some new wood tokens (rather than cubes). Basically most of the stuff that can be bought as add-ons now, which adds up to a pretty good amount of money, so as long as the new edition is in the $70-80 range, it should still be a good value:
portalgames.pl/shop/en/robinson-crusoe--...the-cursed-island-7/
Ignacy has retracted a statement he made several months ago that there would be an "upgrade pack" for folks who had the Z-Man edition, probably because they're re-doing the cards or some other component incompatibilities.
It feels like a similar situation to the Pandemic reboot, where the stuff currently available for the first edition is plenty for most players, but those who are looking for future expansions beyond the Voyage of the Beagle will probably need to get another copy of the base game. I'm kind of Ok with this, since Portal taking over the publishing means the game will stay in the supply chain (unlike with Z-Man) and will continue to get new content.
I'm also not sure when this new edition is coming out, but unless you plan on playing the hell out of the game between now and I'm guessing... this Xmas, I'd wait for the Portal edition, personally.
Replied by Frohike on topic One Mechanic Review: Robinson Crusoe
craniac wrote: How important are the promo scenarios? Any idea what it will cost? Maybe the rulebook will be available online...
I've never bothered getting the promos since I still haven't gotten through the content in the base box. It has plenty, IMO. No idea on the cost of the next edition. It will include all of the extras that have accumulated over the years, including some new wood tokens (rather than cubes). Basically most of the stuff that can be bought as add-ons now, which adds up to a pretty good amount of money, so as long as the new edition is in the $70-80 range, it should still be a good value:
portalgames.pl/shop/en/robinson-crusoe--...the-cursed-island-7/
Ignacy has retracted a statement he made several months ago that there would be an "upgrade pack" for folks who had the Z-Man edition, probably because they're re-doing the cards or some other component incompatibilities.
It feels like a similar situation to the Pandemic reboot, where the stuff currently available for the first edition is plenty for most players, but those who are looking for future expansions beyond the Voyage of the Beagle will probably need to get another copy of the base game. I'm kind of Ok with this, since Portal taking over the publishing means the game will stay in the supply chain (unlike with Z-Man) and will continue to get new content.
I'm also not sure when this new edition is coming out, but unless you plan on playing the hell out of the game between now and I'm guessing... this Xmas, I'd wait for the Portal edition, personally.
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11 Apr 2016 09:52 #225680
by Columbob
My buddy played it with his daughter when she was 8-9, they had lots of fun. She even stayed up a bit on a game night to watch us play. The game being coop lends itself well to play with kids I think, as long as their interest is up.
Replied by Columbob on topic One Mechanic Review: Robinson Crusoe
craniac wrote: Can I play it with my kids?
My buddy played it with his daughter when she was 8-9, they had lots of fun. She even stayed up a bit on a game night to watch us play. The game being coop lends itself well to play with kids I think, as long as their interest is up.
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11 Apr 2016 09:55 - 11 Apr 2016 09:56 #225681
by Columbob
Replied by Columbob on topic One Mechanic Review: Robinson Crusoe
Base scenarios offer plenty of play and replay value as it is. I don't think you'd be missing anything without them, they'd just offer even more variety. That King Kong scenario sounds fun. IIRC, you can download and print them from BGG anyways, there's nothing more to them than the scenario special rules.craniac wrote: How important are the promo scenarios?
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