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Annotated Game #3

Posted on February 21, 2011 by theory

(Friday’s preview) Moat, Feast, Mining Village, Tactician, Hoard, Trade Route, Island, Talisman, Harem, Forge, Colony, Platinum This is a 2-player game played between me and Dekker. The log is available here (spoiler alert!). Dekker is an excellent player (as of this writing, #2 on … Continue reading →

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Annotated Game #3 Preview

Posted on February 18, 2011 by theory

Below is a recent 2-player game I played on Isotropic, with Colonies and Platinums.  I will post the annotated game on Monday, February 21.  You’re welcome to comment on the set (how you think players should open, what cards to … Continue reading →

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Guest Article: Annotated Game #1 Response

Posted on February 17, 2011 by theory

The following guest article is written by Jeroen Aga (Geronimoo on Isotropic). Caravan/Mountebank v. Warehouse/Mountebank This is a response to the first annotated game on theory‘s blog. That game raises an interesting question: on a board that seems to revolve around … Continue reading →

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Seaside: Cutpurse

Posted on February 16, 2011 by theory

Part of the reason why I hate multiplayer games.  If you’re sitting in 4th position and the preceding players all bought Cutpurse, well, you’re kinda hosed.  Even 2-player games suffer from Cutpurse, though it’s not quite as bad as Militia … Continue reading →

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Annotated Game #2

Posted on February 14, 2011 by theory

(Friday’s preview) Embargo, Secret Chamber, Woodcutter, Apprentice, Mine, Haven, Shanty Town, Baron, Explorer, Tactician, Platinum, Colony This is a 2-player Isotropic game played between me and Mean Mr Mustard.  The log is available here.  Thanks for all the great comments … Continue reading →

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Annotated Game #2 Preview

Posted on February 11, 2011 by theory

Below is a recent 2-player game I played on Isotropic, with Colonies and Platinums.  I will post the annotated game on Monday, February 14.  You’re welcome to comment on the set (how you think players should open, what cards to … Continue reading →

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Dominion: Laboratory

Posted on February 9, 2011 by theory

The benchmark against which every other $5 card is measured.  Laboratory was the first Dominion card released with such delicious self-synergy: unlike +Actions/+Cards engines, Laboratory chains can’t sputter because it drew its cards in the wrong order.  And there’s no … Continue reading →

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The Five Best $4 Cards

Posted on February 7, 2011 by theory

Disclaimer: Dominion does a really great job of balancing its Kingdom cards. Pretty much every card has some situations where it shines, and some situations where it doesn’t. Nevertheless, some cards just end up being flat-out better than others, either … Continue reading →

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The Five Worst $4 Cards

Posted on February 4, 2011 by theory

Disclaimer: Dominion does a really great job of balancing its Kingdom cards. Pretty much every card has some situations where it shines, and some situations where it doesn’t. Nevertheless, some cards just end up being flat-out better than others, either … Continue reading →

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Annotated Game #1

Posted on February 2, 2011 by theory

(Yesterday’s preview) Secret Chamber, Warehouse, Caravan, Mountebank, Harem, Smugglers, Watchtower, City, Saboteur, Peddler This is a BGGDL game played between me and yaron.  The log is available here (spoiler alert!). Yaron is an excellent player; I’ve played him enough to … Continue reading →

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