gaming anyone for board games through Vassal?

[Alex Demille 1]

Anyone interesting in starting up some board games via the Vassal engine? I just found this wonderful program and I'm itching to play with it. It supports live and play-by-post (through email).

It also supports Twilight Sparkle's Secret Ship Fix.

[A Black Circle 1,586]

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[Alex Demille 1]

Only a little Ayaze, only a little.

[A Black Circle 1,586]

what games?

 

(i was last really "in" to board games around 9 years ago, so... yeah.)

[Alex Demille 1]

There's tons of games ranging from tactical war games to yatzee and risk. If we can get a few people together there are plenty of fun 3+ games.

[A Black Circle 1,586]

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[Alex Demille 1]

What are you talking about?

[A Black Circle 1,586]

Advanced Squad Leaderr.

[Twilight Dirac 721]

How about a large game of Warhammer 40k Apocalypse on vassal?  I don't suppose there are enough people on these forums familiar with Warhammer 40k to participate in such a game?

[A Black Circle 1,586]

How about a large game of Warhammer 40k Apocalypse on vassal?  I don't suppose there are enough people on these forums familiar with Warhammer 40k to participate in such a game?

40K yo

 

I've heard of it and WANT TO get into it/I may soon

[Twilight Dirac 721]

Well vassal is probably the cheapest way to get into it as you don't need to purchase models, only books.  Although Apocalypse is probably not how you want to be introduced to the game.  You want to start at around 500 points.  Apocalypse is basically a 50,000 point team game.  It is awesome but you really need to know the ropes first.

 

If you are interested I suggest you purchase and/or pirate the main rulebook first.

[Alex Demille 1]

Well vassal is probably the cheapest way to get into it as you don't need to purchase models, only books.  Although Apocalypse is probably not how you want to be introduced to the game.  You want to start at around 500 points.  Apocalypse is basically a 50,000 point team game.  It is awesome but you really need to know the ropes first.

 

If you are interested I suggest you purchase and/or pirate the main rulebook first.

I endorse this option. Though 500pts is a little small for a game in general, even for learning. Most people above the age of 14 should be able to play a full 1k game. Of course I'm probably over generalizing.

How many people would be interested in some 40k? Some 1k three/four-way games? or perhaps a mini campaign? There is a BFG module as well we could work into something. 

 

 

Advanced Squad Leaderr.

I am unfamiliar with the rules, but I'm sure I could learn them if you'd like to play. edit: On looking over the module, I would like to remove my previous statement. This is a very complicated game that I do not have the time to learn, sorry.

Edited October 15, 2014 by Alex Demille

[Midnight Lustre 7]

This sounds like it might be fun although I feel like I would be outclassed in a lot of the games.

But hey if we can get some times that suit everyone I will see what I can do

[A Black Circle 1,586]

I endorse this option. Though 500pts is a little small for a game in general, even for learning. Most people above the age of 14 should be able to play a full 1k game. Of course I'm probably over generalizing.

How many people would be interested in some 40k? Some 1k three/four-way games? or perhaps a mini campaign? There is a BFG module as well we could work into something. 

 

 

I am unfamiliar with the rules, but I'm sure I could learn them if you'd like to play. edit: On looking over the module, I would like to remove my previous statement. This is a very complicated game that I do not have the time to learn, sorry.

I'd probably want to do a 500 just to start out

[Twilight Dirac 721]

15 hours ago, China (100% NOT China) said:

Anypony interested in boardgames on mlpf?

If so, we can make a regular virtual meetup.

I'm in.  I am always looking for more ways to get into board games.

Also, given that this thread ways started 6 years ago, between then and now they released a program on Steam called Tabletop Simulator.  Not only does it look much nicer than Vassal, a great many of the board games available on the Steam Workshop have scripted automation for the more tedious aspects of the game such as the initial board setup and the end of turn accounting that tends to crop up in the more complicated board games.  If you are playing something like Terraforming Mars or Twilight Imperium, this scripting is an absolute godsend.  The downside is that Tabletop Simulator will put you back about $20.  Note that you do not have to pay for any of the actual games though.

[Twilight Dirac 721]

On 6/12/2020 at 3:16 PM, China (100% NOT China) said:

That being said, I am currently and possibly always on lookout for playmates.

I hear you there.  Getting 3 to 5 other players together for a 6 to 8 hours game of Twilight Imperium is no easy feat.

If you can managed to regularly get together to play games virtually though, Tabletop Simulator is probably worth the money.

[Twilight Dirac 721]

13 hours ago, China (100% NOT China) said:

You volunteering for playing online?

That I am.  If we can get two more people to join us, we should be set.  Hopefully we can sort out the time zone differences.

[MasterofChaos 120]

On 6/11/2020 at 9:51 PM, China (100% NOT China) said:

I have heard of this, but have to try out still myself.

Anypony interested in boardgames on mlpf?

If so, we can make a regular virtual meetup.

id be up for that!!! sounds exciting and fun!!