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16 Nov 2015 18:34 - 16 Nov 2015 18:34 #74330 by brettscho
My demo deck series continues with Clan Nosferatu - check it out and let me know what you think!

gamingwithbs.wordpress.com/2015/11/16/demo-deck-series-clan-nosferatu/

Check out my VTES blog: Gaming with BS

I also host a google doc which separates the TWDA into clans . That means I track how often clans win, which crypt groups get used, and how many people attend events. You can access all of that info here:
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19 Nov 2015 18:48 - 19 Nov 2015 21:12 #74446 by brettscho
Today I unveil the first part of the future VEKN beginner section on my site - it will only be there while it's in the draft stage partially for me to figure out how to put it together, and partially to solicit feedback from the community so we can make this the best possible section for new players, so please go check it out and comment!

Currently the section consists of:

A main beginner page with introduction and 8 questions (2 of which are done).

An in-depth article on VTES sets, how good they would be for a beginner, and where each set can be purchased.

Here are links to both pages and a place where you can leave comments.

Enjoy, and please remember to leave feedback!

Oh, and if you were expecting (or dare I say hoping...) for another demo deck article, I'll continue with them next week, I've just been working on this recently, and I wanted to show it off a bit.

Check out my VTES blog: Gaming with BS

I also host a google doc which separates the TWDA into clans . That means I track how often clans win, which crypt groups get used, and how many people attend events. You can access all of that info here:
Last edit: 19 Nov 2015 21:12 by brettscho.
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19 Nov 2015 19:31 #74451 by AaronC
I'm interested in the progress of this section: I've introduced the game to a guy in my board gaming group who is mildly interested. Anything pre-packaged that I can show him is wonderful.

Since I can't find a place to comment on the new players' corner page, I am sharing my thoughts here re: "What kind of game VTES is".

1. It's a game of player elimination.
2. It's based on a modern, supernatural RPG setting.
3. It plays like a heavy strategy board game.
4. It shares similarities with Magic: the Gathering.

In other words:
If you don't want to be eliminated or to eliminate, you won't like this game.
If you like the trappings of a modern, supernatural setting, you might like this game.
If you like other games that involve multiple players, a long running time, and complex rules, you might like this game. And, inversely...
If you already know how to play MTG, you can learn this game easily.
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19 Nov 2015 21:33 #74455 by self biased
also, V:tes is very much a game of Resource management.

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20 Nov 2015 11:19 #74470 by Ashur

If you don't want to be eliminated or to eliminate, you won't like this game.

I think this bit is very interesting. The main objective of the game is of course to win (well, unless you play for fun, but winning is fun!), and to be able to win you have to make sure that you are not eliminated. Ie, you cannot jerk around with some durdle deck. You also need to influence your table allies to help you when you´re in a weak position. I think more people should try playing the game more competitivly, ie focus on not being eliminated. My playgroup play like that, and people seldom get eliminated early = more fun for everyone.

"My strategy? Luck is my strategy, of course."

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20 Nov 2015 19:24 #74484 by brettscho
Many thanks for those who provided feedback. The Beginner's Section has been updated with two new sections - #1 What kind of game is VTES, and why would I want to play it? and #6 How do I build my first deck? For the later section, I used the wayback machine to find and revive some articles posted on The Lasombra's site, which I'm very excited about!

Anyway, go check it out , and please post comments and feedback! Let's make this beginner's page awesome!

Check out my VTES blog: Gaming with BS

I also host a google doc which separates the TWDA into clans . That means I track how often clans win, which crypt groups get used, and how many people attend events. You can access all of that info here:
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24 Nov 2015 19:16 #74526 by brettscho
Well, I've finally returned to my demo deck series! Check out my latest article on my Toreador demo deck .

Also, remember that I'm working on the beginner's page for this site, and it's currently up on my blog for comments and suggestions. It's not complete yet, but it's nearing completion, and I would love to get some feedback on it before it migrates to this site. So go check out my New Plyaers' Corner !

Check out my VTES blog: Gaming with BS

I also host a google doc which separates the TWDA into clans . That means I track how often clans win, which crypt groups get used, and how many people attend events. You can access all of that info here:

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27 Nov 2015 16:29 #74560 by brettscho
I've just posted the final deck for my initial demo deck series as an after Thanksigiving treat (or just a normal treat for those outside the US). So come and check out what I've put together for Clan Gangrel !

Also, if you have any good ideas for a basic deck made from the group 1+2 Tremere, please post your ideas - I've really been stumped on what to do with the rather strange group 1 crypt!

Check out my VTES blog: Gaming with BS

I also host a google doc which separates the TWDA into clans . That means I track how often clans win, which crypt groups get used, and how many people attend events. You can access all of that info here:

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09 Dec 2015 12:01 #74607 by Zarathustra
Just wanna say thanks for working on this blog. I recently became interested in this game, and your blog has been a great resource. I should get my first cards from Roseta today.
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10 Dec 2015 00:45 #74610 by brettscho
Thanks for the kind words! Sorry that the VEKN site has been having such issues right at the time you're joining the game - bad timing. If you are looking for cards, feel free to PM or email me. I've been putting together the demo decks that I have up on my site, and I'm happy to ship for cheap. The same is true for VTES ONE's Reasonably Priced Deck series (if you live in Germany), and the Barbed Wire Project decks can be purchased individually or all at once off ebay. I've got links to all of them in the New Players' Corner on my site. Welcome to the game!

Check out my VTES blog: Gaming with BS

I also host a google doc which separates the TWDA into clans . That means I track how often clans win, which crypt groups get used, and how many people attend events. You can access all of that info here:

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