by Koz1120
Atvar wrote:
I've yet to play the game, but have traded for it and it is on the way. I too am concerned about game-length, and can see hoe healing adds to it in a tactically uninteresting way.
I'd like to hear some thoughts on these ideas:
1.) Play with a smaller spell book -"apprentice size (or smaller?)
2.) House rule: Before the game begins, each player names one spell. His opponent may not use that spell during the game. He'd give up a big healing spell, but you'd have to give up something they are sick of seeing you use as well.
3.) Draft format - each player randomly draws X cards of each spell type (creature, enchantment, etc) and may make his spell book using 1/2 of his total cards, and maybe only one copy of each.
Would any of these tweeks speed up play and avoid over-use of key cards, without detracting too much from other aspects of the game?
I'd like to hear some thoughts on these ideas:
1.) Play with a smaller spell book -"apprentice size (or smaller?)
2.) House rule: Before the game begins, each player names one spell. His opponent may not use that spell during the game. He'd give up a big healing spell, but you'd have to give up something they are sick of seeing you use as well.
3.) Draft format - each player randomly draws X cards of each spell type (creature, enchantment, etc) and may make his spell book using 1/2 of his total cards, and maybe only one copy of each.
Would any of these tweeks speed up play and avoid over-use of key cards, without detracting too much from other aspects of the game?
Honestly, I would suggest playing the game with the apprenctice spell books to start and get yourself familiar with the game. After that, I'd suggest playing the game for awhile as it was intended to be played and see how you like it. Healing isn't as big of a problem once you know the ways to counter it (and there are several).
Game time isn't as bad either, but it really depends on your playstyle. If your group likes to turtle and build up forces than, yes, the game will take a long time. If you are more aggressive and are going on the attack ASAP, you will see this game doesn't take as long.