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Re: Suggestions for new purchase

My BGG username is elirlandes - it's now posted on the LBGC database.

Indonesia looks interesting - I'll look into it on BGG and elsewhere.

M.

--- In lbgc@..., "David Bullions" <davebullions@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Marty
> I already own a copy of Railroad Tycoon (as I believe someone has
already
> said).
> I (& Bob) also each own a copy of War of the Ring (really a two
player game
> despite the box saying that more can play).
> As for games shops, I can recommend Leisure Games. The other shop I
use is
> the one near the British Museum, but can't remember its name
(Playin' Games
> ?). The best games there are in the basement.
> My list of games owned is available on BoardGameGeek (my user name is
> Dave45), so you might like to check there first.
> Are you on BGG?
> If so, what is you user name?
>
> Dave Bullions
>
>
> >From: Marty Møller <martymoller@...>
> >Reply-To: lbgc@...
> >To: lbgc@...
> >Subject: [lbgc] Suggestions for new purchase
> >Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 20:21:27 -0000
> >
> >Hello again,
> >
> >I've been given £50 by (of all people) my mother-in-law for Christmas
> >which has been earmarked specifically for the purchase of new games.
> >I'm planning to go to a proper walk-in games shop - either Leisure
> >Games in Finchley or Playin' Games in the centre of town - on
> >Saturday week, and would find any suggestions for purchases helpful.
> >
> >£50 will either get me two 'normal-priced' games or one whopper. I
> >had been thinking of getting Combat Commander: Europe (which looks
> >brilliant) but have bought a fair few 2-player games in the last 6
> >months, and ideally (but not absolutely) would prefer a game for more
> >players.
> >
> >I had also thought of War of the Ring and Railroad Tycoon, but
> >suspect that these games are already owned by somebody within LBGC,
> >and would therefore prefer if possible to get something that could be
> >tried out for the first time some Sunday.
> >
> >Any thoughts or suggestions would be most welcome, and I'll keep you
> >posted of my final decision.
> >
> >Best wishes,
> >
> >Marty.
> >
>
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Hello again, I've been given £50 by (of all people) my mother-in-law for Christmas which has been earmarked specifically for the purchase of new games. I'm...
Marty Møller
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Jan 16, 2007
8:22 pm

Hello again, I've been given £50 by (of all people) my mother-in-law for Christmas which has been earmarked specifically for the purchase of new games. I'm...
Marty Møller
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Jan 16, 2007
8:25 pm

Well Marty, Railroad Tycoon is a good game and Dave has a copy. Its out of print although there are copies floating around - Gameslore did have a copy the end...
Neil Parker
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Jan 17, 2007
8:27 am

Hello Marty I already own a copy of Railroad Tycoon (as I believe someone has already said). I (& Bob) also each own a copy of War of the Ring (really a two...
David Bullions
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Jan 17, 2007
9:07 am

Playin' Games it is - and the basement does have a good selection of games - good shop. I'd second Dave's recommendation of Leisure Games as well. Nice feel to...
Neil Parker
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Jan 17, 2007
9:58 am

My BGG username is elirlandes - it's now posted on the LBGC database. Indonesia looks interesting - I'll look into it on BGG and elsewhere. M. ... already ... ...
Marty Møller
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Jan 17, 2007
11:53 am

I'm amazed Neil didn't immediately command you to buy Twilight Imperium (3rd edition, apparently)!! I've never played it, but we came darn close to setting a...
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Jan 17, 2007
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Hi folks, Theme is basically unimportant to me - the gameplay is the thing. The same goes for mechanics. I've enjoyed dozens of different games with vastly...
Marty Møller
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Jan 17, 2007
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Bob, you are quite right, what was i thinking - or not thinking! I now formally command you Marty to buy TI3 - no seriously, i like others in the group would...
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Jan 17, 2007
1:37 pm

Hi Marty, I have a copy of C&C Ancients and the expansion, love the game although have only had the opportunity to play it 3 times. Battlelore is a great game...
George Young
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Jan 17, 2007
1:56 pm

Hi Marty, What type of games do you really enjoy more, what mechanic, theme etc, that would help us suggest a good buy?, take for instance Bob, if he can shoot...
George Young
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Jan 17, 2007
12:26 pm

I could have bought a game but I've just spent £47 on a football match, can you believe it (I hate Chelsea). I suspect you've made a better purchase. Andrew ...
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Jan 23, 2007
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I had an unexpected afternoon off work yesterday (Friday), so went to Leisure Games instead of going today. I had decided to buy either Twilight Imperium or...
Marty Møller
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Jan 27, 2007
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Hi Marty, Good choice have only had a chance to play the game 3 times now and learning something new every time. There is a great element of luck with the...
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Jan 27, 2007
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... I am traveling to the US in Feb and plan on picking up CC:E. I am looking forward to giving this one a try. -Hank...
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Jan 27, 2007
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Who's Hank?? Bob ... went to ... not ... and I...
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