ElectricPaladin
06-12-2014, 01:44 AM
I don't know if this is the right place to put this, but there isn't a forum for all-purpose wargaming questions, so this is where I'll put it. I guess one of the mods can move it if they don't like it here.
I have a good friend who I would like to wargame with more often. The trouble is that we can't seem to find a game that we both like equally. My favorite games are Firestorm Armada, I'm thinking of getting back into Infinity, and I can't keep from wanting to play 40k once in a while, despite its flaws. My buddy prefers Malifaux and Relic Knights. I like risk management and don't mind a certain degree of chaos - my friend gets really stressed out when there's too much luck involved, and prefers games with some degree of a resource mechanic, something he can "spend" to avoid the sting of misfortune.
The question is, is there a game where we can meet in the middle? Part of the problem is that my friend has somewhat limited funds, so he's unlikely to be able to pick up, for example, a small Infinity force just to play with me once in a while. I can afford to dip into a game just to check it out; my friend isn't going to invest in a game unless he really likes it (though I might be willing to get him a starter of a game we would both enjoy as my next birthday present for him, or whatever, if we can find the right game).
One final preference: my friend strongly prefers skirmish-level games, rather than large-scale "war" level games. I'm neutral on that topic - I like both kinds of games.
Any suggestions?
I'll keep an eye on this thread so I can answer questions and respond to suggestions.
I have a good friend who I would like to wargame with more often. The trouble is that we can't seem to find a game that we both like equally. My favorite games are Firestorm Armada, I'm thinking of getting back into Infinity, and I can't keep from wanting to play 40k once in a while, despite its flaws. My buddy prefers Malifaux and Relic Knights. I like risk management and don't mind a certain degree of chaos - my friend gets really stressed out when there's too much luck involved, and prefers games with some degree of a resource mechanic, something he can "spend" to avoid the sting of misfortune.
The question is, is there a game where we can meet in the middle? Part of the problem is that my friend has somewhat limited funds, so he's unlikely to be able to pick up, for example, a small Infinity force just to play with me once in a while. I can afford to dip into a game just to check it out; my friend isn't going to invest in a game unless he really likes it (though I might be willing to get him a starter of a game we would both enjoy as my next birthday present for him, or whatever, if we can find the right game).
One final preference: my friend strongly prefers skirmish-level games, rather than large-scale "war" level games. I'm neutral on that topic - I like both kinds of games.
Any suggestions?
I'll keep an eye on this thread so I can answer questions and respond to suggestions.