Hey Liz. This is the first review that matches with our experience (in regards to the multiplayer game).The drafting was really not fun for us; we really thought that the game would do something innovative with the bag. Secondly, we thought it was strange that they have actually printed cards for the buildings, but they are also depicted on the sheet - we thought its a wasted quarter-page. A last point, at least in our group there was from the beginning a race to use the area on the top left - everybody tried to fill in those spots - we didnt see a reason not to do them right at the beginning - it felt scripted. So all in all, we were very disappointed by the game. but maybe our expectation was to high?
Thanks for another great review Liz. Do you think it's possible to play the solo with some sort of tweak to make it a bit less punishing? Maye when Joan draws a card for her action, she draws 2 cards and you choose which one she executes? Just spitballing...
They should offer different AI decks. Would increase replayability and let you modulate difficulty. (Though in Joan’s case I think shes more overpowered than challenging.)
Very informative review for solo :)
Thanks! I was on the fence with this one, for solo only. Seems like I can put some more savings in my Hop Victorum fund 🙂
Hey Liz. This is the first review that matches with our experience (in regards to the multiplayer game).The drafting was really not fun for us; we really thought that the game would do something innovative with the bag. Secondly, we thought it was strange that they have actually printed cards for the buildings, but they are also depicted on the sheet - we thought its a wasted quarter-page. A last point, at least in our group there was from the beginning a race to use the area on the top left - everybody tried to fill in those spots - we didnt see a reason not to do them right at the beginning - it felt scripted. So all in all, we were very disappointed by the game. but maybe our expectation was to high?
Thanks for another great review Liz. Do you think it's possible to play the solo with some sort of tweak to make it a bit less punishing? Maye when Joan draws a card for her action, she draws 2 cards and you choose which one she executes? Just spitballing...
I think it’s very possible.
They should offer different AI decks. Would increase replayability and let you modulate difficulty. (Though in Joan’s case I think shes more overpowered than challenging.)