PanicProne wrote:
I'm in! Here are some thoughts:
1) The new edition of 40K is awesome except for the terrain rules. I have mixed feelings about the notion of a "living edition" because it means figuring out the current, correct, up-to-date rules won't always be easy, but at least they're responding quickly to balance problems. Has anyone seen the new Imperial Guard codex yet? Did conscripts go up to 4 points each? Otherwise, I don't think the nerfs they spoiled go far enough.
2) The current Star Wars RPG is definitely my favourite RPG. I believe it's basically the same system as most Fantasy Flight RPGs (like the Warhammer ones), but I never tried those. They're doing a setting-neutral version of the system soon, called Genesys, which I'm eager to check out.
3) I hope Ixalan and the new rotation makes standard fun to play again, but I think it's probably going to take some time for people to trust Wizards again. I'm dying to play Magic in a more controlled environment again, but standard events have been so desolate the last few years.
4) I'm excited for the upcoming X-Wing releases, especially Guns For Hire. I always liked the starviper, but it just wasn't good enough.
5) Anyone picking up the new Legend of the Five Rings this week? There's been a lot of hype in my area, but I'm always reluctant to get involved in another card game, what with the size of my Magic collection.
6) If you haven't already, check out the new Lazer Ryderz board game. Two of my friends locally designed it, and it's awesome, plus it has amazing 80s VHS-style packaging.
7) I'm starting a new Numenera campaign next week, and I'm drawing a total blank on a character. Anyone got any fun builds they recommend? I like playing characters that combine magic and martial prowess (think jedi) when possible, but the magic is more important, so I'll probably fall back on some sort of nano.