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Runebound 3rd Edition - Announced

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31 Jul 2015 16:03 #207617 by Michael Barnes
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Why are we wasting time on this, where is the Loopin' Chewie coverage.
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31 Jul 2015 16:05 #207618 by Josh Look
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Ken B. wrote: Well, you can fumble with tokens while you gently jiggle your balls.

Still interested?


Well, when you put it that way...

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31 Jul 2015 16:06 #207619 by Space Ghost
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Josh Look wrote: Why is there a Buffalo Wild Wings banner behind the dude at 0:48?

I cannot stand Runebound, nothing about this video really sold me on a new version.


I noticed that too and thought it was weird. The video about put me to sleep....

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31 Jul 2015 16:10 #207621 by Egg Shen
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The main thing that struck me about the FFG staff was just how young they all appeared. There ain't nothing wrong with that. But they all came across as these baby faced gamers. None of them seemed comfortable on camera.

I'd much rather see a marketing guy talk about the game than hear from the designers/creators. Rule #1 of any video content....don't be boring.

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31 Jul 2015 16:31 - 31 Jul 2015 16:33 #207624 by VonTush
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They're not tokens...They're two sided dice.

Actually it looks kind of interesting - At least I won't dismiss it out of hand (especially since I sold all my old 2nd stuff in anticipation of 3rd). It reminds me of the way Mr Jack Pocket determines what actions are available for the turn by tossing a handful of two sided dice into the air. At least it looks more engaging than rolling dice, adding modifiers then looking at numbers dozens of times. And quicker than setting up and playing a separate mini-game.

As far as the video goes, well that's just the results of planned marketing. Can't spoil any details because other promotional materials rely on that reveal later.

Rule #2 of any video content is to reveal just enough to allow the fanatics to pause, transcribe and pontificate endlessly on what they see and what they thin it means.
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31 Jul 2015 16:41 - 31 Jul 2015 16:44 #207629 by Mr. White
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Why are all these (this, the warhammer quest, and the Fod) game promo videos showing dudes in front of computers? These all feel like promos for upcoming videogames.

Is this how games are designed now? Being hip at the computer?

EDIT: I'm not saying there's anything wrong with these dudes, but it feels so...sterile in away. I dunno. I guess I always go back to the GW guys smoking cigarettes and listening to Bolt Thrower albums as the way to put out designs with heart. I'm just getting old I suppose...
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31 Jul 2015 16:42 #207632 by Space Ghost
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Will there still be allies? Because that is Rule #1 of Runebound.

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31 Jul 2015 16:50 #207633 by VonTush
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Let's go to the tape!

**scans video***
Results are...Inconclusive.

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31 Jul 2015 16:54 #207635 by Space Ghost
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One fear would be getting rid of the allies is a superficial way to really streamline the game; however, I thought that was one of the more strategic parts.

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31 Jul 2015 16:56 #207636 by Ken B.
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Space Ghost wrote: One fear would be getting rid of the allies is a superficial way to really streamline the game; however, I thought that was one of the more strategic parts.



Allies always were the biggest thing that gave me the SNES RPG feel from Runebound. There was you, the main character, leading a party of shmoes of varying capabilities. By the time you tanked up at game's end, it was you and your crew versus the world.
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31 Jul 2015 20:57 #207653 by Wetworks
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If it doesn't solo well I'm out. The only reason I was interested in Runebound 2.0 was that it was one of the better solo adventure games.

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31 Jul 2015 21:02 #207655 by Michael Barnes
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Wait- two sided dice...can I just flip a coin or do I need these FFG manufactured custom pieces of hobby gaming equipment?

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01 Aug 2015 00:57 #207656 by Space Ghost
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2-sided dice are the dumbest fucking thing I have ever heard of.
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01 Aug 2015 19:04 #207691 by Sevej
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Space Ghost wrote: One fear would be getting rid of the allies is a superficial way to really streamline the game; however, I thought that was one of the more strategic parts.


One of the boss cards says it gets -2 per Companion the player has. So may be there's allies.

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02 Aug 2015 02:05 #207711 by ubarose
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Are you guys serious about the two-sided dice? I thought you all were just cracking wise, but then I re-read the thread and thought maybe not. Now I just can't tell if this is a joke or not, and I'm too lazy to watch a boring video to find out.
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