Gadora
2011-07-30, 05:47 PM
I'm headed off to a local gaming convention in about two weeks. Back when I first started attending, I made a point of trying new games, but, since then, I've fallen into a bit off a rut; earlier this year, at the other con I attend, I spent most of my time playing Munchkin. Now I've got nothing against Munchkin, it's just that part of why I go to the two conventions is to try out games that I otherwise wouldn't get to play.1
Anywho, I was looking at the list of events (http://www.dragonflight.org/reg/Events.asp) that will be run, and, for the first time, I realized that I've got quite a few knowledgeable people here who would likely be happy to give an opinion as to what's good.
So Playground, what should I play?
1One of the other main reasons is to have scads of fun.
EDIT: I completely forgot to mention what I've already got opinions on.
Rail Baron- one of the staple games of my childhood, I am quite familiar with this game.
ZoxSo- Tried this one last year; I find that, though it's good for the genre, I don't really care for abstract strategy games.
Circus Maximus- This was the highlight of the con I hit earlier this year. I need to play more.
Any game on the list from Steve Jackson Games- With the exception of Munchkin Zombies and Car Wars, I've played it. I need to play more GURPS.
Puerto Rico- It's a good game.
WEG Star Wars- Squeeeee! Ahem. That is to say, I'm playing, if only to see if it's as good a system as I remember. I believe I've played under this GM before. If he is who I think he is, I can't much say I enjoyed that game.:smallfrown:
Dominion-Probably going to use this as a bit of filler if there are no games I'm interested in. While it's a solid game, I sort of hope I don't wind up playing. (After all, I am trying to try out new games.)
Betrayal at the House on the Hill- I love this game. I have yet to play through all the scenarios, so I think I can get away with calling it "new."
Descent: Journeys in the Dark- I don't get to play this enough, and when I do, I always get stuck as the overlord. I am going to play the heck out of this.
Huh. I could have sworn there would be more that I'd have opinions on.
Anywho, I was looking at the list of events (http://www.dragonflight.org/reg/Events.asp) that will be run, and, for the first time, I realized that I've got quite a few knowledgeable people here who would likely be happy to give an opinion as to what's good.
So Playground, what should I play?
1One of the other main reasons is to have scads of fun.
EDIT: I completely forgot to mention what I've already got opinions on.
Rail Baron- one of the staple games of my childhood, I am quite familiar with this game.
ZoxSo- Tried this one last year; I find that, though it's good for the genre, I don't really care for abstract strategy games.
Circus Maximus- This was the highlight of the con I hit earlier this year. I need to play more.
Any game on the list from Steve Jackson Games- With the exception of Munchkin Zombies and Car Wars, I've played it. I need to play more GURPS.
Puerto Rico- It's a good game.
WEG Star Wars- Squeeeee! Ahem. That is to say, I'm playing, if only to see if it's as good a system as I remember. I believe I've played under this GM before. If he is who I think he is, I can't much say I enjoyed that game.:smallfrown:
Dominion-Probably going to use this as a bit of filler if there are no games I'm interested in. While it's a solid game, I sort of hope I don't wind up playing. (After all, I am trying to try out new games.)
Betrayal at the House on the Hill- I love this game. I have yet to play through all the scenarios, so I think I can get away with calling it "new."
Descent: Journeys in the Dark- I don't get to play this enough, and when I do, I always get stuck as the overlord. I am going to play the heck out of this.
Huh. I could have sworn there would be more that I'd have opinions on.