Winter is here

[jeff]

I enjoyed the AGoT game quite a bit. Let's start thinking about when
January's session will be held.

Thursdays in January still work for most?

[Matt Stephans]

Yup. All Thursdays are equal for me. Separately, I am hosting a group to play Artemis this Saturday afternoon, and you are all invited. Artemis is a starship simulation where everyone has a different crew assignment. Bring a laptop or iOS device and you will be helm, weapons, comm, engineering, science, or captain!

[Nick Lalone]

Artemis is super fun...I wonder what I am doing this saturday. I could bring a few lappys.

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[Nick Lalone]

Also, I am down for games on Thursday. Will be home the whole day so if you all want to head over early, I will be around. I am downloading a pirated apocalypse marathon so when we all die on the 22nd I will have been prepared. Anyone have suggestions of end of or post apoc movies? My list so far is: 

The Quiet Earth

A Boy and His Dog

Human Highway

Kin Dza Dza

Six String Samurai

Iron Sky

[jeff]

Where are the Mad Max movies?
Def Con 4?
Surf Nazis Must Die?
Postman and Waterworld?

and not technically post apoc in the modern sense, but probably the
most fitting: Apocalyptico

On Dec 17, 11:07 am, Nick Lalone <nick.lal...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Also, I am down for games on Thursday. Will be home the whole day so if you
> all want to head over early, I will be around. I am downloading a pirated
> apocalypse marathon so when we all die on the 22nd I will have been
> prepared. Anyone have suggestions of end of or post apoc movies? My list so
> far is:
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> The Quiet Earth
> A Boy and His Dog
> Human Highway
> Kin Dza Dza
> Six String Samurai
> Iron Sky
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> On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 8:45 AM, Nick Lalone <nick.lal...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Artemis is super fun...I wonder what I am doing this saturday. I could
> > bring a few lappys.
>

> > On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 8:42 AM, Matt Stephans <M...@compunlimited.com>wrote:
>
> >> Yup. All Thursdays are equal for me. Separately, I am hosting a group to
> >> play Artemis this Saturday afternoon, and you are all invited. Artemis is a
> >> starship simulation where everyone has a different crew assignment. Bring a
> >> laptop or iOS device and you will be helm, weapons, comm, engineering,
> >> science, or captain!
>

[jeff]

A few more:

Day of the Dead
Maximum Overdrive
Planet of the Apes

[Matt Stephans]

Zombieland
Book of Eli
The horrible one released at the same time as Book of Eli that was just
awful



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[Nick Lalone]

Maaan, who wants to watch mainstream end of days movies. Where is the indie spirit!?

[jeff]

Man, January filled up fast! How does the Thurs the 31st work for
those interested?

On Dec 17 2012, 11:29 am, Nick Lalone <nick.lal...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Maaan, who wants to watch mainstream end of days movies. Where is the indie
> spirit!?
>

> On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 11:25 AM, Matt Stephans <M...@compunlimited.com>wrote:
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> > Zombieland
> > Book of Eli
> > The horrible one released at the same time as Book of Eli that was just
> > awful
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> > --
> > "The object is to win fairly, squarely, by the rules - but to win" --
> > Vincent Lombardi
> > Matt Stephans, Senior Event Designer

> > Competition Unlimited -http://www.CompUnlimited.com/

[Nick Lalone]

 Always down for things! In February I will be all over the place as I try to convince people i'm worth extending a funded PhD position to but January should be fun!

[Christopher Fritel]

If its game of thrones, then I am in.

fritters

On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 10:52 AM, jeff <jeff_w...@yahoo.com> wrote:

[Jeff White]

Game if thrones it is. Hoping to get in that monthly game.

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[Matt Stephans]

In

[jeff]

Alright, so we can confirm myself, Christopher, Matt, Nick, and Philippe. Do we have a 6th or do I need to look around and pull one up?
Also, do we have a location to go with the 31st date?

[Matt Stephans]

We can do my place, but it would be on a coffee table, which I am ok with but might be a pain for you guys. We could also ask the the new Whose Turn Is It Anyway for their hours, I know they have hosted stuff. We could also go south again. 

Likewise, I can start finding a sixth if there isn't one from the group. 

[Christopher Fritel]

I say bring it to Austin this time. Either a personal residence such as (Matt's or Philippe's) or a place like Rockin tomato or Whose Turn Is It Anyway. 

And a six player would be much better, so either Jeff or Matt can find our sixth. 

Christopher Fritel

[jeff]

Alright, I'm assuming everyone is still in. Philippe's? Tomato?
(Nick, I can give you a ride)

On Jan 15, 1:51 pm, Christopher Fritel <christopherfri...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> I say bring it to Austin this time. Either a personal residence such as (Matt's or Philippe's) or a place like Rockin tomato or Whose Turn Is It Anyway.
>
> And a six player would be much better, so either Jeff or Matt can find our sixth.
>
> Christopher Fritel
>

> On Jan 15, 2013, at 10:53 AM, Matt Stephans <M...@CompUnlimited.com> wrote:
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> > We can do my place, but it would be on a coffee table, which I am ok with but might be a pain for you guys. We could also ask the the new Whose Turn Is It Anyway for their hours, I know they have hosted stuff. We could also go south again.
>
> > Likewise, I can start finding a sixth if there isn't one from the group.
>

[Matt Stephans]

Still looking for a sixth?

> --
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>

[Christopher Fritel]

How about 7 at rockin tomato?

Jeff would you email or call Philippe to see if he's coming so we can get a head count?

Christopher Fritel

On Jan 27, 2013, at 7:28 PM, jeff <jeff_w...@yahoo.com> wrote:

> --
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[Jeff White]

Ive got the 6th.

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Matt Stephans <Ma...@CompUnlimited.com> wrote:

>Still looking for a sixth?
>

[jeff]

I texted Philippe.

So far I'm seeing commits from:

Myself
Christopher
Matt
Casey (the '6th' I'm bringing)

Where's Nick? He usually jumps in early.

Are you guys cool with Rocking Tomato? Will they let us play on a
Thursday night? Isn't Tuesday their game night?

On Jan 27, 11:13 pm, Jeff White <jeff_white...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Ive got the 6th.
>
> T-Mobile. America’s First Nationwide 4G Network
>
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> Matt Stephans <M...@CompUnlimited.com> wrote:
> >Still looking for a sixth?
>

[Nick Lalone]

Hey there, 

I do not know if I will be able to make it. Our hot water heater seems to have rusted through and it may happen that it is going to be replaced on Thursday. So, I would say that you all should play without me but if I can make it, I will head that way. 

Thanks!

Nick

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[Jonathan Grabert]

As to the Tomato, I don't think they'll ever mind people playing games there.  They like us.  But, sometimes, they have events during the week (live music and such), so you may want to make sure that there's nothing going on over there that night.  Feel free to text me tonight and remind me to check with someone over ther for you.  (I'll try to remember to ask on my own, but know that I'm likely to get caught up in a game and forget...)

 

J/

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Jonathan, good point and that would be fantastic if you could remember to ask about their Thursday night schedule.

Thanks!
-Jeff

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[Matt Stephans]

Does this still give us 6?

 

 

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[Christopher Fritel]

If the rockin tomato is not available for some reason, then we can go to Kerbey Lane or Sherlock's. 

Christopher Fritel

[Jeff White]

Any of you Austin folk have houses...or maybe a lean-to?

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[Jeff White]

So far, no. I texted Philippe yesterday but haven't heard a word back.
It looks like we've got 4 locked in with maybe a 5th in Nick.

Nick, would you need a ride if the game was in Austin?

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Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:03 PM
Subject: RE: Winter is here

[Christopher Fritel]

I'll ask Drey and Patrick if they can be our 5th and 6th players. 

Christopher Fritel

> >>>&

[Jeff White]

Jonathan, this is a reminder to check the tomato for Thursday night....if u have a minute. Thanks!

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Christopher Fritel <christop...@gmail.com> wrote:

>I'll ask Drey and Patrick if they can be our 5th and 6th players.
>
>Christopher Fritel
>
>On Jan 29, 2013, at 1:06 PM, Jeff White <jeff_w...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> So far, no. I texted Philippe yesterday but haven't heard a word back.
>> It looks like we've got 4 locked in with maybe a 5th in Nick.
>>
>> Nick, would you need a ride if the game was in Austin?
>>
>>

[Christopher Fritel]

Dave Papas has stepped up to play with us Thursday. So we have five committed.

Christopher Fritel

[Jonathan Grabert]

You guys are on the ball!  Three of you remembered to remind me.  I asked Josh, and he said there was nothing going on Thursday, so you're good over there.

[Matt Stephans]

Tomato has confirmed they are good for Thursday, says Jonathan.

Let me know if I should hunt a 6th.

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[Christopher Fritel]

Please hunt for a sixth Matt. We now have commitments from:
Matt Stephans
Jeff White
Christopher Fritel
Casey
Dave Papas

What time are we starting? I told Dave 7pm. It could be a 5-6 hour game. Tomato is open til 11.

Christopher Fritel

[Jeff White]

Yes please. No word from Philippe and my other contacts aren't shaking out. Unless Nick can get in...

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[Nick Lalone]

Well supposedly the Plumber is coming today so I can probably make it. Jeff, I would need a ride if you want to meet at Piscis at 530ish?

[Jeff White]

Can I pick you up at your place around 6?

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[Jeff White]

Thanks. Good looking out, Jonathan!

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Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:28 PM

[Nick Lalone]

I doubt I can walk home that fast! But I can try. 

[Jeff White]

Text me when you get to your house. I've got some stuff at home I need to square away before I head out tomorrow, and I don't think I can make 5:30.

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Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 9:28 AM

[Matt Stephans]

I can start earlier if we want.

[Jeff White]

I can try to pick up nick at 5:30. 6-6:30?

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[Christopher Fritel]

6 or 6:30 works.

Christopher Fritel

[Philippe]

I can be there tomorrow if you're not full already -
I'm not sure of the time / place (rockin tomato ?) / numbers ?


Will call / text Jeff tomorrow

[jeff]

So....obviously during the end game, if someone is way down the chart
they'll have no shot at winning. Much like a child crying 'no' as it's
only means of influencing it's surroundings we've seen this last place
player 'kingmake' and go from being whipped to having a _huge_
influence on the game.

What can be done to prevent this? Make sure a player never falls that
far behind the pack? Not allow anyone to leave castled territories in
the late game? Are there any good suggestions on BGG?

Thoughts?

On Jan 29, 1:03 pm, "Matt Stephans" <M...@CompUnlimited.com> wrote:
> Does this still give us 6?
>
> --
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> Vincent Lombardi
> Matt Stephans, Senior Event Designer

> Competition Unlimited -  <http://www.compunlimited.com/>http://www.CompUnlimited.com/

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> From: kyle-ga...@googlegroups.com
> [mailto:kyle-ga...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nick Lalone
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 9:00 AM
> To: kyle-ga...@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Winter is here
>
> Hey there,
>
> I do not know if I will be able to make it. Our hot water heater seems to
> have rusted through and it may happen that it is going to be replaced on
> Thursday. So, I would say that you all should play without me but if I can
> make it, I will head that way.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Nick
>

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[Nick Lalone]

Hey all, apologies for leaving a bit early last night. Was worried for my wife driving home that tired so I thought I had better skidoo. 

As for GOT, The game is pretty balanced it seems. Most of what we seem to have going on is more a matter of experience and strategy rather than design issues. 

For instance, if I had drove up into the north and made friends with Matt while pursuing then eastern side of the board this game may have gone a lot differently given the supply issues Stark had for most of the game. It would have forced the south to be even more competitive and sea bridging would have come more into play. 

I just can't help myself from trolling a player who has that much of a reaction. If it were Fritters or Casey, I probably would have run a proper strat. 

I would love to see some rule augmentations though...maybe for speeding the game up a bit!

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[Matt Stephans]

I think it’s just the nature of the game. If two players want to form an alliance and win as a team, there’s nothing to stop that. I don’t think a rule change will do it. If it feels like Monopoly to someone (I can’t win, this is taking too long, I just want it to end), then that’s a failure of the game or a disconnect between the players’ goals and the game’s goals.

 

I didn’t take anything happening in the game personally (as myself, Matt). As Lannister, I absolutely did. For me though, that’s what the game is about. The ending (to both our games) has left me (as a player) frustrated, as there isn’t a second place, there isn’t a “Hand”, and if we want to house rule one, then we need to do it before the game. I don’t think I would have won if the game went 10 turns. I would very much have liked to see who would have, though. I think it was shaping up to be a great strategic fight.

 

That said, maybe it’s sour grapes on my part. I’m competitive, and I like to win. I might feel differently about it if I had been in Fritters position. I could chalk it up to “negotiation”. At the end of the day, I think we should look to see if people want to play AGoT for four more months. I’m the new guy in the group, and it’s certainly possible I have an outlook on games that doesn’t mesh.

 

 

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