RATING SYSTEM

Keep in mind, I will probably make up new names or criteria as I see fit...

On a Scale of Muggle to 1337:

Muggle: easy, fast and fun. Anyone can play this.  For some, it may even be TOO simple, TOO boring or end TOO quickly.
N00b: Two outta three ain't bad.  It may be a bit complicated, or take a while, or start slow, but eventually, the game picks up to a point where you can have a great time playing, and perhaps even want to play again.
Gamer: The mid way. Not everyone will love this game, but most will enjoy it.  It's either complex, long, or tedious, but not all three.
Power Gamer: 1 out of three is bad. Complex, Tedious, Takes hours to get somewhere. Pick two, that perfectly describes this game.
1337: Don't even bother. This game is frustrating, you have to devote a day to it, and it never picks up to a point where you would feel comfortable playing it.  Bypass.

Weekly Review Wednesday!

Today I will do my first tabletop gaming review (though I may move them to Tuesdays or Thursdays...primarily for the joys of alliteration.  I do love alliteration)

This Week's Review:

Boxers or Briefs.

#of Players: the box says 4-10.  I feel this is fairly accurate.  Like Apples to Apples, this game is best played with the more the merrier.
price: Amazon.com is giving me like $15 but We got it for $8 at Walmart...
Rating: On a scale of Muggle to 1337,
I would give this game a rating of Muggle.  It's cheap, easy to understand and fun to play.  No complicated rules or exceptions and special circumstances.  you deal a hand of cards and play.

This game is actually quite similar to Apples to Apples in that you are trying to impress the judge (which varies every turn) by playing cards that relate to a I Statement based randomly on a die roll (I like, I want etc)

The great part of this game is that there are two winners every round.  The true statement winner and the funny statement winner.
You see, the cards have plain statements like "I like to go camping"
and they have ridiculous statements like "I like to wear my underwear on my head"

it is up to the players to decide which card to play, and up to the judge to decide which is funny and which is true.


I have played this game twice, with two completely different groups of friends
both times the results were hilarious, fun...and sometimes WAY too much information,
however, I would definitely recommend this for a group of friends who are playing with the intent of having fun.

the game is easy to understand, fun to play and some of the statements on the cards are just hilarious.  It's not monopoly or risk or anything with too many rules or pieces so its a great icebreaker for new friends, or a good game to play if you plan on drinking as well ;)

FOOOOD

Went shopping for some of the food for Mystic Realms (I'm the concessions manager there) We've Biscuits and Sausage Gravy for breakfast, Chicken Soup for lunch, and Potroast with Apple Cobbler for the feast.  It will be glorious...if only I can find my elf ears...seriously, it's been bad. I've had to buy new ear tips every event for the past 3 months, and they keep getting lost :eyeroll: It's getting really old really quick.

I've been itching to play a tabletop game for a while lately, but we haven't had the time.  Adventureland Comics in the Voorhees town center has d&d mondays scheduled, but the last time I checked, they were looking for DMs...so if any of my friends out there were feeling up to it, they should totally go and try it out!

I've been thinking about learning how to run Mystic Realms tabletop games...(yes they exist...how AWESOME is that?)

either way, Tomorrow I will be reviewing a game...it's looking like it will wind up being Suitors or Gloom...but not sure...

any more suggestions or votes???

Gamer, as an identifier

I always feel ridiculous when I try to identify myself as a gamer...there are so many different ways to interpret this, and even though the term is applicable, I rarely feel as if it applies to me.  Mainstream vernacular tells me that the word "gamer" more recently applies to those who play video games and computer games.  Possibly trading card games.  I do none of these, yet I am still a gamer.

Anyway,
I had my interview at the Aquarium today.  My interviewer was very interested in my participation at Mystic Realms, primarily because it is an improv and dramatic acting troupe in addition to being a totally awesome game and community.  Since I was applying for their shows and whatnot, the experience was applicable, and I figured, why not talk about the experience that I enjoy and partake in frequently.  All in all, I hope it went well.


Don't forget to tell me which review you'd like to see most from me.  I think I will put up my reviews on Wednesdays...

here are my choices for review...feel free to vote on them.
codes as follows [BG]=board game [CG]=Card Game

[BG]Arkham Horror
[BG]Ticket to Ride
[CG]Suitors
[CG] Gloom
[BG]Betrayal at House on the Hill
[BG]Quelf
[BG]Boxers or Briefs

The weak customer chooses the understandable rack

Ok,
so, it's been a while, but I have an excuse!
I left my job after having a surgery that left me unable to lift, and utterly unable to find the motivation to do warehouse work anymore...
I just recently got a new job teaching dance, yoga and sports to daycares and pre schools.
Tomorrow i have an interview at A local Aquarium! I'm excited! Wish me luck!

Back to the purpose of this blog

My pretend lives have been going swimmingly.

I ran an event for Mystic Realms in July.  I would like to say that the event ran well, AND we wrapped up a long story arc in a fun and surprising way.

I started 2 thats TWO D&D campaigns with a few groups of friends.  I still haven't come out of my comfort zone of "Elf Mage" but I'm sure that it will happen eventually.  We started "The World's Largest Dungeon, complete with tons of horrific tentacle monsters (and for those of you who havent known me I am TERRIFIED of things with Tentacles...more on that later) and lots and lots of Rats...seriously like gigantic rats, and swarms of rats, and rat plagues...its gross.

the second campaign, has puzzle telling doors (or rather A puzzle telling door that magically moves all over the realm) cursed boots, and riddle telling bridge trolls. It's exciting and interesting.

I've also purchased two board games, and played a bunch more, so I think that once a week, I will review a board game for you, and you can feel free to suggest or send :crosses fingers: me a game to review! I will also have pictures and testimonials from other players!

This Week, here are my choices for review...feel free to vote on them codes as follows [BG]=board game [CG]=Card Game

[BG]Arkham Horror
[BG]Ticket to Ride
[CG]Suitors
[CG] Gloom
[BG]Betrayal at House on the Hill
[BG]Quelf
[BG]Boxers or Briefs

feel free to comment with the review you'd most like to see!

also: The weak customer chooses the understandable rack
this is a code to get my blog on a pay-per-post site...so ... :crosses fingers: