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Thread: NEW OOTS GAME!?!?
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2006-07-27, 10:52 PM (ISO 8601)
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NEW OOTS GAME!?!?
This IS NOT JUST TO POST FIRST. What is the OOTS game like? Where can I buy it? DETAILS I LOVE OOTS!!!
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2006-07-27, 11:17 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: NEW OOTS GAME!?!?
Well, I would suggest you read the news for 6/24/06 (its a little way down now).
And also the Press release (after the announcement of the book)
You may also want to check out www.apegames.com which is where you can currently preorder the game.
There was a post in the Comics forum here which discussed it some. Not sure if it will move to this forum or not, seeing as it discusses the book as well.
We'll just have to see.
Check out past werewolf games at the Unofficial GiantITP werewolf archive
Also wasting too much time playing Evony right now.
I don't wanna be a llama or a duck or a wabbit.
I wanna be a POODLE!
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2006-07-27, 11:36 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: NEW OOTS GAME!?!?
Some tidbits from here and there:
Highlights of that thread.
Originally Posted by The GiantOriginally Posted by apegamerOriginally Posted by The GiantOriginally Posted by jwolfeOriginally Posted by DarkCloud
Originally Posted by The GiantCheck out past werewolf games at the Unofficial GiantITP werewolf archive
Also wasting too much time playing Evony right now.
I don't wanna be a llama or a duck or a wabbit.
I wanna be a POODLE!
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2006-07-28, 01:48 AM (ISO 8601)
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2006-07-28, 10:00 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: NEW OOTS GAME!?!?
This does look very interesting. Unfortunately I don't have the money right now to buy it, but I'll probably get it eventually.
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2006-07-29, 09:30 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: NEW OOTS GAME!?!?
It's actually quite fun, I enjoyed backstabbing my *ahem* partners.
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2006-07-29, 04:52 PM (ISO 8601)
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Awesome looking game, and FIRST PAGE!! WOOT!
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2006-08-10, 02:20 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: NEW OOTS GAME!?!?
I definately want to play this game, not only because I am a big OotS fan, but because I love strategy games in general, especially board games, and I love being able to mix two of my favorite things into one. Watch, once they make OotSopoly, they'll be raking in the bucks!
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2006-08-10, 10:57 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: NEW OOTS GAME!?!?
I myself am VERY excited about this game... and am so close to BEGGING for more info about it... shots of the cards.
Posting the rules... ANYTHING!
Oh... and saying "First Page" on a topic which takes 2 weeks to get to the second page isn't that big of a deal. ;)
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2006-08-15, 06:21 PM (ISO 8601)
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Originally Posted by Justin_Miller
The floor is open to any and all questions.
Let the Yaggle Gakkle-ing begin.
Beware! Beware!
All children of the 'ground
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2006-08-15, 07:41 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: NEW OOTS GAME!?!?
Originally Posted by WampaX
Favorite card so far?
Favorite character to play as?
Send me your copy of the game now?
Overall comments?
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2006-08-16, 01:31 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: NEW OOTS GAME!?!?
Yes, you can play the game quite effectively with only two players. We did this a few times during playtesting and it seemed to work just fine.
On the plus side, your turn comes around a lot faster in the two player game. Also, because the other four characters are still available as NPCs, you can still handle the tougher encounters as you build up your loot stash and use it to ask for assistance.
One difference is that you are less likely to see the really deep monster stacks. In the two player game, the opposing player plays the first 2 monster cards into a room and then you alternate after that. This means that the initial monster AND the supporting monsters must both come from a single battle hand. This tends to decrease the chances of coming up with a match for the Support and Horde abilities.
Because of these differences, the game tends to move a bit faster and the time required to play through the levels and get to Xykon is somewhat reduced. (I can't remember exactly how much faster it was, but I do remember it being faster.)
Other than that, the gameplay is pretty normal for the two player game. You still compete with each other when picking up loot and you still make brutal use of the Screw This cards to slow down your opponent.
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2006-08-18, 01:53 AM (ISO 8601)
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I am wondering about the whole "Teamwork" element and the whole "stabing each other in the back" element working together as one. I think playing the game will enlighten me quite a bit. If anyone's played Betrayal at House on the Hill by Wizards of the Coasts, then that's kinda what I imagine the game being somewhat like in a small sense. That's a good game, by the way.
I'd also like to know a bit about what each character can do with their Shticks or what not. I also am intrigued by the idea of these "Screw This!" cards. What affect do they have on gameplay?
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2006-08-21, 01:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: NEW OOTS GAME!?!?
Based on the Screw This card that's on apegames.com, I'd say they're monster boosters.
Even though I've never played House on the Hill, I have read just about everything off wizards, and I think some large differences would be obvious.
1) the goal is know from the beginning, and everyone is competing.
2) Monsters show up early rather then later.
3) cooperation/pvp is a choice, not a mandate.
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2006-08-21, 02:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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Originally Posted by Traveling_Angel
They are just cards that change the way the game works, almost always in your favor (or against your opponents). They come in many flavours.Let the Yaggle Gakkle-ing begin.
Beware! Beware!
All children of the 'ground
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2006-08-22, 07:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: NEW OOTS GAME!?!?
Basically, Screw This! cards are the "Instants" of OOTSAG. Some make it easier to beat monsters, some make it harder for others to beat monsters, some boost your character, some screw another player. At least one helps every player but the one that you specify.
The decision to cooperate or PvP is entirely up to the player. PvP is not inherently required, though a certain degree of hampering other players is likely, even if only indirectly. Cooperation is usually a good idea in the beginning, when the monsters are more likely to overwhelm the players.Rich Burlew
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2006-08-22, 06:48 PM (ISO 8601)
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Oh, that's a lot easier for me to understand. Instants...ok, that makes sense. So they do all sorts of things, mainly help you or hinder them (whoever them might be).
Yes, it is true that House takes a while to get going (unless one player rolls a 0 on their haunt roll for the first haunt...so wrong...), but it's pretty fun once it does. Just a lot of running around and away.
Looking forward to this game, but I unfortunately don't have access to a credit card, so I'll be unable to buy it (:() so I guess I'll have to either convince my friend to buy it for me or convince my brother to get it for me for chirstmas.
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2006-08-22, 09:07 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: NEW OOTS GAME!?!?
Originally Posted by tgva8889