Rating distribution for M57
Ratings
Fri 25th Jun 18:36
This is a very good looking board, but it has its shortcomings. Connected fortify makes no sense; there are too many continents and too few choke points for my taste; and dice modifiers (arrows) seem somewhat arbitrary. I’m torn. Fair? Good? Fair? Good? Fai.. (..telephone rings)
Britain of Old rated 
Average
Average
This is a very good looking board, but it has its shortcomings. Connected fortify makes no sense; there are too many continents and too few choke points for my taste; and dice modifiers (arrows) seem somewhat arbitrary. I’m torn. Fair? Good? Fair? Good? Fai.. (..telephone rings)
Fri 25th Jun 18:24
I really want to say this board is superb, but for now, and for much the same reasons Yertle mentioned, I'm going with GRRRRREAT!
I really want to say this board is superb, but for now, and for much the same reasons Yertle mentioned, I'm going with GRRRRREAT!
Fri 25th Jun 18:19
Basic, Average, Key of B flat with three chords, Unmemorable, Plain. Please pass the salt.
Basic, Average, Key of B flat with three chords, Unmemorable, Plain. Please pass the salt.
Fri 25th Jun 18:11
I guess I just don’t get it. How do you use that dishwasher in the corner? Why is the towel rack as big as a bathtub? Why doesn’t Risky pay his bills? Why is there only one window (at least I think that’s what it is)? How do I get in? More importantly, how do I escape?
I guess I just don’t get it. How do you use that dishwasher in the corner? Why is the towel rack as big as a bathtub? Why doesn’t Risky pay his bills? Why is there only one window (at least I think that’s what it is)? How do I get in? More importantly, how do I escape?
Thu 24th Jun 21:59
It's just a collection of territories with no choke points. If the excuse is "Hey, ..it's a map of Germany." Then I'd say, "Why bother"?.
Weird card choices (they are nothing more than convenient, easy to find images). The whole thing is just generally uninspired.
Hey, it's functional. The borders are very clear. I'd like to give it a fair, but apparently fair is better than "average."
It's just a collection of territories with no choke points. If the excuse is "Hey, ..it's a map of Germany." Then I'd say, "Why bother"?. Weird card choices (they are nothing more than convenient, easy to find images). The whole thing is just generally uninspired.
Hey, it's functional. The borders are very clear. I'd like to give it a fair, but apparently fair is better than "average."
Mon 14th Jun 19:00
I agree with the comments of everyone that gives this board a ten except I don't like the "fortify to anywhere" (contiguous) rule. I think a limited number of fortifies would make this board even more interesting.
Also, it does appear that over time the correct or best opening sequences will become apparent for those in the know - possibly to the point where the game no longer becomes a game of strategy, but rather a scripted battle that comes down to a few rolls of the dice. But for now this is a wonderful design concept put into action.
I agree with the comments of everyone that gives this board a ten except I don't like the "fortify to anywhere" (contiguous) rule. I think a limited number of fortifies would make this board even more interesting.Also, it does appear that over time the correct or best opening sequences will become apparent for those in the know - possibly to the point where the game no longer becomes a game of strategy, but rather a scripted battle that comes down to a few rolls of the dice. But for now this is a wonderful design concept put into action.
Wed 9th Jun 21:50
A wonderful idea, but a bit awkward mechanically. I don't like the way unlimited fortifies drives decisions. I'm also not sure that tweaking the modifiers or rules would help that much. I suspect this type of design would benefit if it could be implemented with some designer features that I hope are in the pipeline here at WarGear.
At this writing early indications are that it is reasonably fair to seats 1 and 2, but I'll bet that there's a strong opening sequence that gives seat 1 more than a marginal advantage.
A wonderful idea, but a bit awkward mechanically. I don't like the way unlimited fortifies drives decisions. I'm also not sure that tweaking the modifiers or rules would help that much. I suspect this type of design would benefit if it could be implemented with some designer features that I hope are in the pipeline here at WarGear.At this writing early indications are that it is reasonably fair to seats 1 and 2, but I'll bet that there's a strong opening sequence that gives seat 1 more than a marginal advantage.
Mon 17th May 21:37
This is a very nice board. The borders are well defined, and the hordes bonus structure is a nice diversion from the classic Risk style of scoring. At first the angle of view and cartographic choice has a nice striking feel to it, but this stretched-out look wears a bit thin with play. I really want to give it an 8.5.
This is a very nice board. The borders are well defined, and the hordes bonus structure is a nice diversion from the classic Risk style of scoring. At first the angle of view and cartographic choice has a nice striking feel to it, but this stretched-out look wears a bit thin with play. I really want to give it an 8.5.