by framebrain
eekamouse wrote:
I thought I commented that I liked wooden boats. I distinctly remember the last time I played putting an early boat to great use. It was something I had largely ignored on my previous plays but worked out well for me in that game, although it didn't lead to a victory but I was only behind by about 10 points I think. I will have to go back and listen and see what I said now!
In terms of resource conversion, I do appreciate the stockpiling of resources, but to me the main problem with resource conversion games is the fixed value of everything. Cows, fish, coke, iron, etc... all have the same fixed value for every single game. It's true that every game may shake out differently. But, the problem for me is the fixed value. It's a complaint I saw bandied about quite a bit. I don't really hate it though. I just found it interesting that the Rosenberg trilogy seems immune to such comments. It's possible others have brought it up, but I haven't seen it.
In terms of resource conversion, I do appreciate the stockpiling of resources, but to me the main problem with resource conversion games is the fixed value of everything. Cows, fish, coke, iron, etc... all have the same fixed value for every single game. It's true that every game may shake out differently. But, the problem for me is the fixed value. It's a complaint I saw bandied about quite a bit. I don't really hate it though. I just found it interesting that the Rosenberg trilogy seems immune to such comments. It's possible others have brought it up, but I haven't seen it.
Joel - in regards to resource conversion, are you saying that it would be "cooler" if the starting value of resources were different at the start of each game? I'm thinking something similar to the rounds in Hawaii (albeit only changed at the start of each game). Is that what I am reading from your statement?
