I've been wanting to expand my collection of games, specifically in the card game area (not CCGs, though). Anybody have any good suggestions?
Illuminati is a great one (self contained) that has always been fun. Apples to Apples if you are looking for something a little more casual and great for parties that may be of a mixed crowd of game players.
I've been wanting to expand my collection of games, specifically in the card game area (not CCGs, though). Anybody have any good suggestions?
Illuminati is a great one (self contained) that has always been fun. Apples to Apples if you are looking for something a little more casual and great for parties that may be of a mixed crowd of game players.
I'd totally be up for trying to play some Illuminati. I've heard of it, but never had the chance to play.
I am so happy to hear people are picking up/will be playing Warmachines/Hordes. This is going to be my first PAX experience and hauling my minis cross-country is a scary prospect without the promise of action.
Already posted this in the Train thread, as that's where I expect it to get the most use, but I picked up a copy of HeroQuest off eBay, so I'll have that for the non-mobile portion of the weekend as well. You in for some late night orc slaying VT?
I've been wanting to expand my collection of games, specifically in the card game area (not CCGs, though). Anybody have any good suggestions?
Munchkin is fun, quirky, funny, random, deep, challenging, and most of all flexible. There are loads and loads of expansions and alternate editions that you can get, and you can mix them all together if you want. It's thoroughly collectable (without being a CCG).
I hope to play quite a few games on the train (not that you're on the train, CCST dude).
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I've been wanting to expand my collection of games, specifically in the card game area (not CCGs, though). Anybody have any good suggestions?
Munchkin is fun, quirky, funny, random, deep, challenging, and most of all flexible. There are loads and loads of expansions and alternate editions that you can get, and you can mix them all together if you want. It's thoroughly collectable (without being a CCG).
I hope to play quite a few games on the train (not that you're on the train, CCST dude).
Munchkin is a lot of things, but I wouldn't call it deep. There's not much strategy beyond "Everybody screw the guy who's about to win". That's not to say it isn't fun - if you're of the correct mind set - it's just not a very cerebral game.
Looks like we've got the merged forums for PAX Prime (Seattle) and PAX East (Boston) happening.
Now that there's a PAX closer to GW Headquarters in Maryland, I wonder if they'll get off their butts and do something official, especially since they aren't doing GW-only Grand Tournaments anymore.
I'm looking forward to more Warcraft TCG, I learned it last year and had a terrific time playing it.
Twilight Imperium is one of my favourite games ever, but it does take an entire day to play, and given how much else there is to do around PAX, I'm still hesitant to devote that day to it.
I played a wicked little game called Space Trucker a little while ago. Lots of fun, and relatively quick (at least...well, anything is quick compared to TI :P)
And now that someone has maliciously linked to the PP site with pictures of the models, AND noted that the PP guys give actual demo games at PAX, I think that'll have to happen. Damned miniature addiction...
I'll definitely be carrying at *least* two Fluxx variants with me at all times. Probably a 4.0 and an expanded Zombie set. Not sure what else I'm going to have... Out of the stuff I had with me last year, Fluxx was really the only thing that got played. I was carrying some stuff I'd put together to maybe learn Mechaton with, but never found anyone playing that game in the tabletop room in the times I wandered in there.
I keep debating over poking at miniatures gaming... Are there any that are particularly newbie-friendly? The only miniatures stuff I ever did was a bit of Mage Knight *wayyyyyy* back when it first came out, and even then, was only playing with my brother and I don't think we ever really worked out the rules as they were suposed to be played.
I don't know how popular the heroclix/mageknight/wow minis games are, but they tend to be the most newb friendly. I would guess the wow one is most likely to be popular now. Otherwise, Warmachine/Hordes have probably the lowest initial investment cost (it's playable at an intro level with $40, and at a normal play level at maybe 100-150) but they announced a new edition of their ruleset a few weeks ago. The minis will still be useful, but any books you buy will be outdated in a year or so. Also some people are playing with the playtest rules for the new edition, so you might have to learn the game two ways to play it.
I got my HeroQuest box over the weekend, and I'm very happy with it - used, but still in excellent shape. One problem: it's frakking huge. I think I might fashion myself a travel set: print the board on card stock so I can fold it down, limit the models I carry to those I need for a select few quests, and just the tops of the furniture. Thoughts? Too far from the old ways to kick in the nostalgia?
I got my HeroQuest box over the weekend, and I'm very happy with it - used, but still in excellent shape. One problem: it's frakking huge. I think I might fashion myself a travel set: print the board on card stock so I can fold it down, limit the models I carry to those I need for a select few quests, and just the tops of the furniture. Thoughts? Too far from the old ways to kick in the nostalgia?
Def would like to see the end result should you do this.
I'll definitely be carrying at *least* two Fluxx variants with me at all times. Probably a 4.0 and an expanded Zombie set. Not sure what else I'm going to have.
in terms of zombie amusement, how does the card game compare to board games like last night on earth?
I've never played LNoE, but I will say the lack of opportunity for death makes Zombie Fluxx feel a bit un-zombie-ish. It's still a lot of fun though. Houserule I came up with the last time I played: the "Groaning Required" card starts out in play and can't be destroyed. I always play as if it's in effect anyway. :P
If any friendly Canadians happen to have a Toys R Us which sells the volcano, tundra, or flag bearer HeroScape sets can you send me a PM? They stopped carrying them stateside but apparently some stock has been pushed up north. (This is relevant to the thread because I could bring these to PAX!)
So, I'm essentially a noob when to comes to any form of gaming outside of video games and the affair I had with Yu-Gi-Oh! a while back. Recently, well hell not just recently, for a long time I've been very interested in getting into some form of tabletop gaming or another CCG or something along those lines. I love video games with a passion, but just the tabletop aspect of gaming has been so appealing to me. I honestly know absolute zero about the topic though. I have a few friends (about four to five?) that would definitely play something if I picked it up and actually learned about it and was serious about playing it. So what I'm asking is, how where does one start with this? Or how do I start? I'm basically just wondering/asking for suggestions for getting into tabletop gaming. Games, links, advice, words of wisdom, complementary 20 sided die, flaming, all is welcome. So, yeah, thanks in advance!
It's a new game, came out last year. Just arrived at my doorstep on Monday and have only played 2 games but it is a blast. and short! So nice to have another, good short game. Expansion coming out soon.
I would bring it but I don't think I'll be able to make it to PAX this year
And as SlickShughes said, Citadels is a great (and popular) one. Also short.
Both of these are great for getting multiple plays in short amounts of time. Makes it nice at conventions when it can be hard to find a group so once you do and those people are willing to stick around for an hour or two, you're going to be getting in quite a few games.
a recommendation - If there are any Battle Star Galactica fans here, the BSG board game is fantastic.
My friend bough Arkham Horror a few months ago, it's pretty awesome. Did you get any of the expansions?
Our little local group (all six of us will be at PAX again) plays Arkham Horror about once every three months. It typically takes us about that long to forget the last time we played. Don't get me wrong, it can be a fun game... just don't set it up at 8PM on a "school night". Starting that one can be a six-hour investment. I think the "shortest" game we had (which we WON) was "only" thee and half hours long! We usually give up after about four hours and switch to a more alcohol friendly game.
I'll probably only bring 1 game, so I'd like to bring something that wouldn't be in the library. I'm thinking Breaking Away, or when it comes out (if ever) Space Alert.
I have some big long games, but - as someone mentioned - with all the stuff going on I doubt someone'd want to play a day-long game out of a two-day event.
Anyone up for playing some old school Decipher Star Wars CCG? I might bring a deck or two if there is any interest.
Sadly, I never collected Star Wars CCG or I'd take you up on that!
Mentioning Decipher does remind me of another game though... I wish I had my old Star Trek:TNG CCG cards from Decipher. I may have been the only one on earth to think so, but I enjoyed the game... as unbalanced as it was.
My friend bough Arkham Horror a few months ago, it's pretty awesome. Did you get any of the expansions?
Not yet; the guy I bought it from has them all, but I wanted to see how I like the base game first. Read the booklet, but haven't had a chance to crack it open yet. You can play 1 player, but it seems like table talk and atmosphere are the best parts of the game. It's my understanding that once you understand the mechanics, it becomes pretty easy for the Investigators to win, but the expansions may change that.
I've been wanting to expand my collection of games, specifically in the card game area (not CCGs, though). Anybody have any good suggestions?
Well, having just picked it up and played a few games, Race For The Galaxy is pretty awesome. It's one of those games that's fairly easy to learn, but with a depth of complexity I can't even describe. Each player chooses an action to complete that round, and then *all* players take that action, although the person who chose it gets a bonus. So not only do you have many options on what you want to do, you have to account for what your opponent(s) might do. Lots of room for variants as well; the expansion includes a solitaire game, and you could easily play teams. This one is definitely coming with me on the train and to the tables.
Dominion was already suggested, but I have to second that. It's like the drafting portion of a CCG tournament, so if you like constructing decks, but don't want to have to collect the cards, this is one for you. I've only played it a few times, so if someone owns it.......
So, I'm essentially a noob when to comes to any form of gaming outside of video games and the affair I had with Yu-Gi-Oh! a while back. Recently, well hell not just recently, for a long time I've been very interested in getting into some form of tabletop gaming or another CCG or something along those lines. I love video games with a passion, but just the tabletop aspect of gaming has been so appealing to me. I honestly know absolute zero about the topic though. I have a few friends (about four to five?) that would definitely play something if I picked it up and actually learned about it and was serious about playing it. So what I'm asking is, how where does one start with this? Or how do I start? I'm basically just wondering/asking for suggestions for getting into tabletop gaming. Games, links, advice, words of wisdom, complementary 20 sided die, flaming, all is welcome. So, yeah, thanks in advance!
This really kind of depends how much effort and money you want to sink into a game. Tabletop games range widely from simple stuff like HeroQuest, which is basically a big board game, to Warhammer and WarMachine, which involve books worth of complex rules and dozens (if not hundreds) of models that you assemble and paint yourself. And there are examples of every degree between those two extremes. Each degree has its own merits and drawbacks. There's nothing quite like playing a 3,000 point Warhammer game with someone over the course of almost an entire day... but... think of how much time and money it took to get to that point.
Honestly, my suggestion would be to poll your friends or check out the local gaming community and see what's popular. Games suck when you don't have anyone to play with, and on the flip side, most any game can be lots of fun if there are people playing. If there's a big scene centered around a game in your town, that might be a good place to start. I'm not counting card games in this discussion, by the way. I consider tabletop games to be 3D stuff, usually involving models of some kind. An arbitrary distinction on my part, perhaps, but whatever.
If you want to keep it confined to your 4-5 friends, my suggestion would be to take up something small: a battle box of Privateer Press's WarMachine for each of you and some basic paints to share would lead to lots of good times, both painting and playing. Similarly you could pick up one of Games Workshop's skirmish scale games, like Mordheim, Blood Bowl, Necromunda, Gorkamorka, Battlefleet Gothic, Inquisitor, etc. These games require 5-10 minis each as opposed to the large scale versions which require dozens or 100+. But start small. Even these little games require a pretty significant investment.
Be warned: collecting stuff like this is a sickness. You will become obsessed.
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So, I'm essentially a noob when to comes to any form of gaming outside of video games and the affair I had with Yu-Gi-Oh! a while back. Recently, well hell not just recently, for a long time I've been very interested in getting into some form of tabletop gaming or another CCG or something along those lines. I love video games with a passion, but just the tabletop aspect of gaming has been so appealing to me. I honestly know absolute zero about the topic though. I have a few friends (about four to five?) that would definitely play something if I picked it up and actually learned about it and was serious about playing it. So what I'm asking is, how where does one start with this? Or how do I start? I'm basically just wondering/asking for suggestions for getting into tabletop gaming. Games, links, advice, words of wisdom, complementary 20 sided die, flaming, all is welcome. So, yeah, thanks in advance!
I guess to get started you should play some Monopoly or Risk...something along those lines...
Seriously as far as tabletop games go its all up to you. There is a huge, huge, huge variety of all sorts of games, from customizable pieces to multiple expansions...
Anyway, you're just going to have to look into what kind of games you really like and try some out. I never got into Warhammer or D&D or anything like taht cause they didn't appeal to me too much, and I've stuck with less time-intensive strategy board games like Catan and Diplomacy...kind of the rudimentary tabletop stock, but that's what I'm into.
Probably look at the type of video games you play and see what people with similar tastes play on the tabletop.
This will be my second year at PAX, and last year the tabletop hall was huge fun. Last year I played Warmachine, Infernal Contraption and WoW CCG. This year I'm bringing Infernal Contraption (a great fast "fill-in" game), Battlelore and one other... I'm kind of torn - I'd like to buy one of the big box games like Descent or Starcraft... Last year was my year to get into wargaming, this year I want to try out some big-box board games. They seem really fun. I'd also like to play in an RPGA D&D game.
Not sure if it's poor form to post links out to a blog - my apologies if it is, but last year I took some pics and blogged about what the tabletop environment was like... Maybe worth a read for first timers (or just those nostalgic for PAX...) Just reading it again made me ready to go again... If you are considering going but wondering what it's like, give it a read:
If I want to get strated playing D&D or anything like that, is there anything that I need? I know that I can have my dad teach me the basics but is there anything else?
If I want to get strated playing D&D or anything like that, is there anything that I need? I know that I can have my dad teach me the basics but is there anything else?
I just want to say that this right here is pretty awesome.
To answer your question more directly, there are 3 tiers of products you might purchase to introduce yourself to the game.
1. Each edition has a "starter kit" that gives you the basic rules, some dice, pre made characters, and a little adventure. Useful if you want to get a general feel for the game.
2. The Player's Handbook has all the rules you need to be, well, a player - as opposed to a DM. How to make a character, equipment, combat, etc.
3. If you want to DM you'll probably also need the Dungeon Master's Guide and the Monster Manual.
Also dice, dice are important. Depending on where you're shopping, you'll want to pay attention to what Edition the products you get are. Fourth Edition just came out last year, a lot of stuff for the last one (3.5) is still floating around. Not that there's anything wrong with 3.5, you just need to be consistent.
If I want to get strated playing D&D or anything like that, is there anything that I need? I know that I can have my dad teach me the basics but is there anything else?
Going off of what Slick said, our Half Price Books here has had a huge flood of very good condition 3.5 stuff, even DM screens in the wrapper, that you can get for super cheap as an intro since WoTC is super balls about over charging for things. I am sorry but $30 is not a baseline price to use for your products.
On a side note, just got Chinatown from Z-Man and played a 4 player last night. Def super fun, some of the most dynamic and crazy trading ever, even better trading action than Catan since trading all happens at once and bidding wars happen. The build is also very high quality. Got it through CardHaus which shipped fast and in a big box so came in mint condition. Def recommend you try it out.
If I want to get started playing D&D or anything like that, is there anything that I need? I know that I can have my dad teach me the basics but is there anything else?
I just want to say that this right here is pretty awesome.
It is, but I may still need to pick up a starter kit so that he can hopefully remember it all and get caught up with the new stuff. He hasn't played since his high school and early university days, so it can be almost a learning experience for the both of us.
I am also thinking of getting a Tau starter set for some 40K as well. I just need money first...
EDIT: I have also found out that I have some friends who play D&D and 40K, among other tabletop games. I will be ready for PAX after paying a few games with them, though they have their stories about their games, like setting the initial starting bar on fire after forcefully interrogating the bartender and killing the disguised bouncers. I think that they were playing as lawful characters at the time too.
I've probably got some, still, somewhere. But I'm not going to fill my luggage with those, when I could put Chrononauts in there or something.
Definitely bringing We Didn't Playtest This Game with me. That was freaking *epic* on the train last year, and could be lots of fun with bigger tables and more people...
someone once made me a zelda pog and i carried it around for good luck. i lost it a few years ago somewhere in the house, but if i ever found it again i would definitely keep it around because its win.
Is it just me, or are the version 4 D&D rulebooks a bit hard to read. My dad and I looked through them and we can't find some important stuff. granted, we did not get the monster manual yet (got the player's guide and the DM's guide), but honestly, it should be easier to find how to roll checks.
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Illuminati is a great one (self contained) that has always been fun. Apples to Apples if you are looking for something a little more casual and great for parties that may be of a mixed crowd of game players.
I'd totally be up for trying to play some Illuminati. I've heard of it, but never had the chance to play.
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... dibs on the Wizard!
I hope to play quite a few games on the train (not that you're on the train, CCST dude).
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Munchkin is a lot of things, but I wouldn't call it deep. There's not much strategy beyond "Everybody screw the guy who's about to win". That's not to say it isn't fun - if you're of the correct mind set - it's just not a very cerebral game.
That had to be a demo. Still, I'd stand around and watch them for hours, I've loved the podcasts.
Now that there's a PAX closer to GW Headquarters in Maryland, I wonder if they'll get off their butts and do something official, especially since they aren't doing GW-only Grand Tournaments anymore.
Twilight Imperium is one of my favourite games ever, but it does take an entire day to play, and given how much else there is to do around PAX, I'm still hesitant to devote that day to it.
I played a wicked little game called Space Trucker a little while ago. Lots of fun, and relatively quick (at least...well, anything is quick compared to TI :P)
And now that someone has maliciously linked to the PP site with pictures of the models, AND noted that the PP guys give actual demo games at PAX, I think that'll have to happen. Damned miniature addiction...
I keep debating over poking at miniatures gaming... Are there any that are particularly newbie-friendly? The only miniatures stuff I ever did was a bit of Mage Knight *wayyyyyy* back when it first came out, and even then, was only playing with my brother and I don't think we ever really worked out the rules as they were suposed to be played.
I got my HeroQuest box over the weekend, and I'm very happy with it - used, but still in excellent shape. One problem: it's frakking huge. I think I might fashion myself a travel set: print the board on card stock so I can fold it down, limit the models I carry to those I need for a select few quests, and just the tops of the furniture. Thoughts? Too far from the old ways to kick in the nostalgia?
Def would like to see the end result should you do this.
in terms of zombie amusement, how does the card game compare to board games like last night on earth?
Race For The Galaxy card game on the way, and may pick up Dominion in the near future.
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Dominion.
It's a new game, came out last year. Just arrived at my doorstep on Monday and have only played 2 games but it is a blast. and short! So nice to have another, good short game. Expansion coming out soon.
I would bring it but I don't think I'll be able to make it to PAX this year
And as SlickShughes said, Citadels is a great (and popular) one. Also short.
Both of these are great for getting multiple plays in short amounts of time. Makes it nice at conventions when it can be hard to find a group so once you do and those people are willing to stick around for an hour or two, you're going to be getting in quite a few games.
a recommendation - If there are any Battle Star Galactica fans here, the BSG board game is fantastic.
Our little local group (all six of us will be at PAX again) plays Arkham Horror about once every three months. It typically takes us about that long to forget the last time we played. Don't get me wrong, it can be a fun game... just don't set it up at 8PM on a "school night". Starting that one can be a six-hour investment. I think the "shortest" game we had (which we WON) was "only" thee and half hours long! We usually give up after about four hours and switch to a more alcohol friendly game.
I'll probably only bring 1 game, so I'd like to bring something that wouldn't be in the library. I'm thinking Breaking Away, or when it comes out (if ever) Space Alert.
I have some big long games, but - as someone mentioned - with all the stuff going on I doubt someone'd want to play a day-long game out of a two-day event.
Sadly, I never collected Star Wars CCG or I'd take you up on that!
Mentioning Decipher does remind me of another game though... I wish I had my old Star Trek:TNG CCG cards from Decipher. I may have been the only one on earth to think so, but I enjoyed the game... as unbalanced as it was.
Not yet; the guy I bought it from has them all, but I wanted to see how I like the base game first. Read the booklet, but haven't had a chance to crack it open yet. You can play 1 player, but it seems like table talk and atmosphere are the best parts of the game. It's my understanding that once you understand the mechanics, it becomes pretty easy for the Investigators to win, but the expansions may change that.
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Well, having just picked it up and played a few games, Race For The Galaxy is pretty awesome. It's one of those games that's fairly easy to learn, but with a depth of complexity I can't even describe. Each player chooses an action to complete that round, and then *all* players take that action, although the person who chose it gets a bonus. So not only do you have many options on what you want to do, you have to account for what your opponent(s) might do. Lots of room for variants as well; the expansion includes a solitaire game, and you could easily play teams. This one is definitely coming with me on the train and to the tables.
Dominion was already suggested, but I have to second that. It's like the drafting portion of a CCG tournament, so if you like constructing decks, but don't want to have to collect the cards, this is one for you. I've only played it a few times, so if someone owns it.......
Honestly, my suggestion would be to poll your friends or check out the local gaming community and see what's popular. Games suck when you don't have anyone to play with, and on the flip side, most any game can be lots of fun if there are people playing. If there's a big scene centered around a game in your town, that might be a good place to start. I'm not counting card games in this discussion, by the way. I consider tabletop games to be 3D stuff, usually involving models of some kind. An arbitrary distinction on my part, perhaps, but whatever.
If you want to keep it confined to your 4-5 friends, my suggestion would be to take up something small: a battle box of Privateer Press's WarMachine for each of you and some basic paints to share would lead to lots of good times, both painting and playing. Similarly you could pick up one of Games Workshop's skirmish scale games, like Mordheim, Blood Bowl, Necromunda, Gorkamorka, Battlefleet Gothic, Inquisitor, etc. These games require 5-10 minis each as opposed to the large scale versions which require dozens or 100+. But start small. Even these little games require a pretty significant investment.
Be warned: collecting stuff like this is a sickness. You will become obsessed.
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I guess to get started you should play some Monopoly or Risk...something along those lines...
Seriously as far as tabletop games go its all up to you. There is a huge, huge, huge variety of all sorts of games, from customizable pieces to multiple expansions...
Anyway, you're just going to have to look into what kind of games you really like and try some out. I never got into Warhammer or D&D or anything like taht cause they didn't appeal to me too much, and I've stuck with less time-intensive strategy board games like Catan and Diplomacy...kind of the rudimentary tabletop stock, but that's what I'm into.
Probably look at the type of video games you play and see what people with similar tastes play on the tabletop.
Not sure if it's poor form to post links out to a blog - my apologies if it is, but last year I took some pics and blogged about what the tabletop environment was like... Maybe worth a read for first timers (or just those nostalgic for PAX...) Just reading it again made me ready to go again... If you are considering going but wondering what it's like, give it a read:
Pax in a nutshell (with a pic of the table top hall at midnight!):
http://www.gamehole.com/2008/09/back-from-pax.html
Tabletop at PAX:
http://www.gamehole.com/2008/09/pax-tabletop-gaming-report.html
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I just want to say that this right here is pretty awesome.
To answer your question more directly, there are 3 tiers of products you might purchase to introduce yourself to the game.
1. Each edition has a "starter kit" that gives you the basic rules, some dice, pre made characters, and a little adventure. Useful if you want to get a general feel for the game.
2. The Player's Handbook has all the rules you need to be, well, a player - as opposed to a DM. How to make a character, equipment, combat, etc.
3. If you want to DM you'll probably also need the Dungeon Master's Guide and the Monster Manual.
Also dice, dice are important. Depending on where you're shopping, you'll want to pay attention to what Edition the products you get are. Fourth Edition just came out last year, a lot of stuff for the last one (3.5) is still floating around. Not that there's anything wrong with 3.5, you just need to be consistent.
Going off of what Slick said, our Half Price Books here has had a huge flood of very good condition 3.5 stuff, even DM screens in the wrapper, that you can get for super cheap as an intro since WoTC is super balls about over charging for things. I am sorry but $30 is not a baseline price to use for your products.
On a side note, just got Chinatown from Z-Man and played a 4 player last night. Def super fun, some of the most dynamic and crazy trading ever, even better trading action than Catan since trading all happens at once and bidding wars happen. The build is also very high quality. Got it through CardHaus which shipped fast and in a big box so came in mint condition. Def recommend you try it out.
It is, but I may still need to pick up a starter kit so that he can hopefully remember it all and get caught up with the new stuff. He hasn't played since his high school and early university days, so it can be almost a learning experience for the both of us.
I am also thinking of getting a Tau starter set for some 40K as well. I just need money first...
EDIT: I have also found out that I have some friends who play D&D and 40K, among other tabletop games. I will be ready for PAX after paying a few games with them, though they have their stories about their games, like setting the initial starting bar on fire after forcefully interrogating the bartender and killing the disguised bouncers. I think that they were playing as lawful characters at the time too.
I've probably got some, still, somewhere. But I'm not going to fill my luggage with those, when I could put Chrononauts in there or something.
Definitely bringing We Didn't Playtest This Game with me. That was freaking *epic* on the train last year, and could be lots of fun with bigger tables and more people...
I still have pogs. Full set of the Simpsons ones.
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someone once made me a zelda pog and i carried it around for good luck. i lost it a few years ago somewhere in the house, but if i ever found it again i would definitely keep it around because its win.