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Comment on Galaxy Express by Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:46:37 +0000

Is this available as an APP or is this game relative to Guild Wars, I think EVE, and other online games?

Nevermind, just clicked your link and now have a better understanding.

Comment on High Frontier by Steerpike

Steerpike — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:36:20 +0000

To be fair I have not tried High Frontier, as of yet, and therefore I am only judging it one hearsay.

If it truly breaks new ground then I am in

I agree wholeheartedly that the BGG Borg needs challenging.

Comment on High Frontier by Iain

Iain — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:18:32 +0000

High Frontier has problems, but lack of innovation is not one of them. It’s a game I want to like, it’s just too uncompromising.

@Andy – I agree we need to break away from BGG group-think and I admire Eklund very much, but the simplicity and elegance of the German revolution was breath of fresh air. It’s just a shame it’d been highjacked by monstrosities like Caylus.

@Steerpike and Peter – I need to organise a games day and get you both over. You’d really get on.

Comment on High Frontier by Peter Haslehurst

Peter Haslehurst — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:59:32 +0000

Much as I respect Steerpike, I strongly disagree with his assertion that High Frontier breaks new ground. It breaks pretty much nothing except new ground.

Comment on High Frontier by Steerpike

Steerpike — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:26:12 +0000

I disagree that the ‘German Game Revolution’ was bad for gaming. It brought in some fresh ideas and revitalised game design.

Unfortunately, like all revolutions, the new breed soon became the old guard and it was not long before we got stuck in a new rut.

I’d like to see more constant innovation in boardgame design and less “me too” products.
High frontier does not appear to be breaking any new ground, though.