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gavindowning · 01-27-2011, 06:25 PM

I did my first playthrough last night -- a four-player cooperative session. My friends and I did make a couple of mistakes as we went, but for the most part, with a combination of lucky roles and lucky draws, we took over the earth with about 2 turns (maximum) to spare. It was a TON of fun, and I'm definitely looking forward to playing some more.

I am hoping that they're going to eventually release the Martians (from IFOS) as a playable alien race, rather than just as a (very useful) Event card, but other than that, I have no complaints. Everyone had a blast.

Orguss · 01-27-2011, 07:23 PM

Thanks. I'll be picking it up ASAP

Worldmaggot · 01-27-2011, 09:02 PM

(01-27-2011 06:25 PM)gavindowning Wrote: I did my first playthrough last night -- a four-player cooperative session. My friends and I did make a couple of mistakes as we went, but for the most part, with a combination of lucky roles and lucky draws, we took over the earth with about 2 turns (maximum) to spare. It was a TON of fun, and I'm definitely looking forward to playing some more.

I am hoping that they're going to eventually release the Martians (from IFOS) as a playable alien race, rather than just as a (very useful) Event card, but other than that, I have no complaints. Everyone had a blast.

Sounds good. Mine was waiting for me after work Last Night. Didn't have time to play it unfortunately. Hoping for a solo run through tomorrow morning, and some full plays on my Saturday game night.

blutch75 · 02-06-2011, 09:48 PM

How long to it took for your first 4 player session ?
My copy isn't arrived yet, but hopefully would be here in the next few days and i was wondering if i could set a game in the 2 hours of free time that i have every wednesday after lunch time...

gavindowning · 02-06-2011, 11:59 PM

The first game took about 90 minutes to 2 hours. The second game was much faster, since we didn't need to check the rulebook nearly as often; we did it in about an hour. I suspect an hour will be the typical playthrough time once the rules are fully down.

shipper · 02-16-2011, 05:23 AM

ive been thinking about getting this one, how does it compare to LNOE

Orguss · 02-16-2011, 02:32 PM

LNOE is much better. I'm sure I'm playing a little bit differently, but none the less. I like player vs player, and this is like ATOE with the villian/humans just being cards and a phase.

With that said, if you have the money, it seems like it's going to be a good addition. Same quality as their others. I hope I get the hang of the game soon as I wish the rules were a little clearer on some parts. (And if the rules are the way we played them, the game can drag on something fierce)

I'd give it a C+ where as LNOE is an A+ and ATOE is a B, but I also haven't mastered all the rules so I may in fact be upgrading that grade once it's awesome.

**Old Dwarf** · 02-17-2011, 07:27 PM

I on the otherhand like the "play against the Game thing"
This makes me more interested in the Game but it still
not on must get list.

OD

Emp · 05-10-2011, 11:27 AM

My box arrived yesterday, didn't have time to go trough the rulebook. But I am looknig forward to play it Watchmen02

Canadian Pittbull · 06-12-2011, 12:59 PM

I bought this when it was released but I've been so busy in the last few months that I haven't been able to play it yet. Hoping once June is done I have some relaxation time and can bust the game out and give it a play. Plus there are cool pieces that need a paint job!