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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MerricB" data-source="post: 4424412" data-attributes="member: 3586">This is a thread for people to post the boardgames they've bought recently, along with any comments they'd like to make on why those games.In my case...ASL Action Pack #3 (Few Returned)ASL Action Pack #4 (Normandy)In addition to being an Ameritrash gamer, Eurogamer and Roleplayer, I also play a few wargames. Advanced Squad Leader (ASL) is a new hobby for me - I only started in May last year, but it's quickly become one of my favourite games, especially as I can play it solo. I've never actually played full ASL with another player, but I've played it solo about 15 times so far (not counting the 30+ plays of the Starter Kits from which I learnt the game).The Action Packs above each provide 3 maps and 12 scenarios for the game. Strangely, I can only play 4 of those scenarios... because I don't have enough else of the game! ASL's Core System involves about 8 different products, most of which are out of print. At some point they'll be back in print, though... and the Action Packs will be OOP. So, I bought the APs now.The maps do allow me to play a few scenarios I have that I couldn't before, though, so it's not like they're completely useless - and the scenario descriptions are entertaining reading in any case.World of Warcraft: The Adventure GameIt's like a cross between Talisman and Runebound! But better! Honestly, for someone who has never played WoW, I have a few games related to it. This has been the best so far. I'm still not 100% convinced by it, but the turns are quick and there's a good amount of character interaction as you go on quests and try to defeat overlords. Combat is occasionally frustratingly random, but that might also be because we haven't worked out how to finesse the system yet.ChrononautsIt's a small cardgame from Looney Labs. Fairly random, but one of the coolest themes I know: You're a time-traveller, trying to alter the timeline so you can get home to your own reality. Or to collect some artefacts that someone will pay you a lot of money for. Takes about 20 minutes, and it's worth having a look at.I've got about another 8 games on preorder (including Agricola), and I'll update this list as they come in.What have you bought recently?</blockquote>

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