Not but a moment ago I won an auction on trade me (kinda like New Zealand Ebay) for Twilight Imperium 3. The auction was for a 80NZD buy now, however I went for the reserve price of 25NZD to see the auction run. This morning some guy bid on TI3 pushing me up to the steep price of 28NZDv
So what is TI3 you may ask? Well it is a game in the same vein as Eclipse where you are in control of a galactic civilisation. The general aim is to get 10 victory points by resource management, controlling planets, blowing each other up and politics. Yes politics, apparently this game has a pretty decent political dimension to it which makes it a stand out game. As I haven't played it I can only go on what I have read of the game.
Another thing which makes this game stand out is a whopping 8+ hours/whole day play time. That is in a nut shell why I didn't want to spend $150 as it is to much for a game which only gets to see the sunlight 1-2 times a year.
All in all I am pretty chuffed as $28 feels like I am pretty much stealing it. I must admit I feel pretty bad for the guy who probably spend a lot to get it new, it sat on his/her shelf for many years unused and he only gets 1/5 of the retail price. Alas I guess thats what happens if you make the reserve in an auction so low.
So what is TI3 you may ask? Well it is a game in the same vein as Eclipse where you are in control of a galactic civilisation. The general aim is to get 10 victory points by resource management, controlling planets, blowing each other up and politics. Yes politics, apparently this game has a pretty decent political dimension to it which makes it a stand out game. As I haven't played it I can only go on what I have read of the game.
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Another thing which makes this game stand out is a whopping 8+ hours/whole day play time. That is in a nut shell why I didn't want to spend $150 as it is to much for a game which only gets to see the sunlight 1-2 times a year.
All in all I am pretty chuffed as $28 feels like I am pretty much stealing it. I must admit I feel pretty bad for the guy who probably spend a lot to get it new, it sat on his/her shelf for many years unused and he only gets 1/5 of the retail price. Alas I guess thats what happens if you make the reserve in an auction so low.
Good job Steve. Looks like a two weeker that one.
ReplyDeleteIt may end up being 3-4 weeks but it will be the only way to play the game without dedicating a whole day. Also probably quite a fun way to play with the rising tension over the weeks.
DeleteI heard about it but I've never had the opportunity to play it.
ReplyDeleteSame here and due to the length getting the opportunity will be rare.
DeleteThat is a steal!
ReplyDeleteI game at a Fantasy Flight Game Center (HQ in Minnesota) and this game is out on the table being played every weekend. I must try it some time!
Awesome that the fantasy flight game Centre is in your area! From what I gather this game in it's earlier editions played a crucial role in transforming the company into the pretty impressive company it is today.
DeleteExcellent win! Do let us know whats it like when you a get a game of it. The cover art kind reminds of the counterblast range being done by Bombshell miniatures.
ReplyDeleteCheers Simon. I will certainly let everyone know how it is if we ever get the chance to play. I had a quick look into the counterblast counter blast range. It looks very cool? It seems like they have a kick starter coming up in February.
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