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New to Me – April 2018
April was an interesting month for the Cult of the New to Me. First, we had our new member initiation, but nobody came (oops!). (Editor: Doesn’t help that you gave them the wrong date) Then I took a look at the new to me… Continue Reading “New to Me – April 2018”
Arboretum Coming from Renegade
(Edit – 12/20/19: For those finding this post some other way, the review is up!) I know what you’re thinking. Two posts in one day? Really? Dave, are you sick? As I was finishing today’s review, I received an interesting email with exciting news,… Continue Reading “Arboretum Coming from Renegade”
Review – Fugitive
I’ve been told that, as I get older, I’m going to look a lot like Tommy Lee Jones, only with more wrinkles (Editor: Talking to yourself doesn’t count). Why do I bring that up here, other than to let you know that I’m kind… Continue Reading “Review – Fugitive”
Book Review – How Rome Fell by Adrian Goldsworthy
Given the success my Time of Crisis review, the game about the critical period from 235 – 284 AD when the Roman Empire was in chaos, I thought I would explore one of the best books I’ve ever read on the subject, How Rome… Continue Reading “Book Review – How Rome Fell by Adrian Goldsworthy”
Dual Powers – Revolution 2017 Kickstarter
(Edit – 12/20/19: The review is live!) I’m a big history buff, which is maybe why I love historical games so often. I’m sure it’s why I fell into wargames when I was a kid. (All pictures will be from the Kickstarter page) When… Continue Reading “Dual Powers – Revolution 2017 Kickstarter”
Review – Time of Crisis
(Edit: This is one of my Top 5 Games Played of all Time, as of February 2019 anyway. Check out the other games as well!) Ever since my college toga parties, I’ve wanted to be a Roman emperor. I mean, sure, they had a… Continue Reading “Review – Time of Crisis”
Expansion Review – Smash Up: Cease and Desist
If I keep on getting and reviewing Smash Up expansions, I’m going to have to come up with some creative openings that don’t all sound the same. Maybe make up some meta joke that will carry throughout the reviews? Not sure on that one.… Continue Reading “Expansion Review – Smash Up: Cease and Desist”
GMT Games Time of Crisis expansion – Made the Cut!
(2/12/19 edit – it’s charged and it’s shipping at the end of the week. Whooooa Nelly! Can’t wait to get my hands on this. The title is Time of Crisis: the Age of Iron and Rust) Fans of this blog (Hi, Bob!) are aware… Continue Reading “GMT Games Time of Crisis expansion – Made the Cut!”
New to Me – March 2018
I’m tired. It’s been a busy month of playing new games! So I’ve definitely enjoyed it. But I’m tired. If I hadn’t been writing this post as I played the games, I’m not sure if it would have come out. This is a long one.… Continue Reading “New to Me – March 2018”
Expansion Review – Smash Up: Science Fiction Double Feature
As I’ve stated a few times before, Smash Up and I have a bit of a checked history. I actually almost traded it away because I found it fiddly and didn’t really care for it. Then I played it again and something just clicked.… Continue Reading “Expansion Review – Smash Up: Science Fiction Double Feature”
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