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Michael Dowden
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(he/him) Technology Leader, International Keynote Speaker, Author, Coder, Gamer. Founder @AndromedaGalactic.com, @LoreLink.com, & FlexePark. MBA, Firebase & Web GDE, Microsoft MVP. Advocate for ethics, accessibility, and human rights. mrdowden.com
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December 17, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Seriously.
December 17, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I might need to update my will ...
December 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Each player could have a playmat with three clear sections for each character for easier tracking.
December 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Minis is big and obvious - each player could have three thematic minis.

Many of the defenses could have minis - cameras, turrets, guards, etc. and this would improve UX vs storing cards under the tiles.

Tile quality will be a big one

A playmat to help with setup
December 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I have a few 1 v 1 games. Everdell Duo is good. War of the Ring. Hive. Wingspan Oceania. Carcassonne the Castle. I often play Azul, Harmonies, and Castle Ravenloft 1 v 1.

Odd question, but is going fully deluxe an option to go the other way? I'd pay $200-250 for a quality build.
December 10, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Absolutely agree
December 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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December 6, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Cumberbatch
December 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Yep!
December 3, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Playing D&D on Friday, live on Twitch. Goblins vs Santa Claus. :)
December 3, 2025 at 5:35 AM
A friend and I spent TIME on this yesterday
December 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM