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What does the official digital version mean for SnR?

Posted: 19 Jun 2020, 13:03
by Tex
I think that SnR (and thronemaster for that matter), will still have a place for players to use, even after the official version is out. For several reasons:
  • PBEM. (this is a big one, for such a long game that is AGOT)
  • Based on Asmodee Digital previous records, they releasing all the expansions is a big IF. Terraforming Mars still only has the base game, and it has been out for a long time.
  • The community.
  • Close communication with developer/easier to implement changes and other features.
  • You can play on your phone.
    etc.
Of course the official version has some stunning visuals, campaign etc. So I think people will enjoy both options :)

And since SnR is a non-profit site, I do hope and believe that FFG will leave it alone. They don't really have a reason to strike down on sites that has kept the AGOT interest up, which will benefit them for sales of the official version.

What does the official digital version mean for SnR?

Posted: 19 Jun 2020, 15:07
by Niemi
PBEM is the main point. A lot of people (including me) doesn't have much time for live sessions, so e-mail is preferable
Visuals are great but after an hour of beta testing I got tired of bright colours, animations which sometimes make complicated to acquire full picture of a game (looking at SnR map I can easily catch positions and power of every competitor etc.)

What does the official digital version mean for SnR?

Posted: 02 Jul 2020, 17:59
by Gereon
Niemi wrote: 19 Jun 2020, 15:07 Visuals are great but after an hour of beta testing I got tired of bright colours, animations which sometimes make complicated to acquire full picture of a game (looking at SnR map I can easily catch positions and power of every competitor etc.)
I have exactly the same feeling. The UI looks nice, but it's a board game. I want to have a quick look on the board to realize whats going on. The screenshots I saw so far looked nice but I have to deeply look into them to get the details. I prefer a clean 2d design over a great 3d one in that case.