I'm Back!

And I better Start posting again. I have learned allot. First, topic specific blogs are much better then general ones (plug). Second, there's nothing much to write about board games other then reviews. News and other stuff comes occasionally but reviews are the meat and potatoes of it.

The internet connection is bad. Still I got to finish reviewing the rest of Carcassone, Warrior Knights, and The World of Warcraft CCG. Yea the WOW CCG is here and you should know how much I hate CCGs, but still a review is a review. A good game by any means is a good game.

Do Not Think!

I am back with the games. This will be a short post as I have 3 new 360 games right now. If you ever, ever think of buying Carcassonne, there is nothing to think about. Just buy it. The game is just that good.

Later!

Carcassonne Big Box

The Carcassonne Bog Box edition is now in Malaysia. And I just booked us one! Yup this limited edition version of Carcassonne plus 5 expansions in a box is now available at Imagine Games for only RM209. A freaking bargain!

So if you want one I'm heading down south and picking one up. Will post a review soon! Also look out my review of Niagara and its expansion Spirits of Niagara sometime next week.

From Essen With Love

Here is a list for games arriving on the 14th from Essen. From Imagine Games:

New Arrivals
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1st wave from Essen:
- Zoch - Hamsterolle, Haste Bock (Shear Panic), Heck Meck, O Zoo Le Mio, Villa Paletti.
- Eggertspiele - Imperial, Antike, Die Dolmengotter, John Silver.
- Z-Man - Santiago, Silk Road, Take Stock.
- Splotter - Antiquity, Roads&Boats, Indonesia.
- Others - Die Macher, Santy Anno, Settlers of Catan 10th Anniversary (3D pieces!) w exclusive Atlantis expansion, Emerald, Mr Jack, Niagara expansion, Power Grid Europe/Benelux maps, Himalaya, Hameln (SOLD OUT!!!), Evo, Timbuktu.

Don't forget, we had some kool new stuff before we left for Essen including ViktoryII (5-6 players), Mykerinos, Masons, Amun Re, all the new Dungeoneer series, Seismic, 10 days series, and even the latest funagain.com exclusives, Wayfinder and Control Nut.

Note: I'm going to Kuala Lumpur for the week and so if you want a game or two e-mail me.

From A Poisonous Tree to A Muddy River Back

Here is a piece of news you guys might want to know. I am heading up to Kuala Lumpur on the 19th. Although I am going not for pleasure I might get a chance to stop by the game shop there. Note that I say game shop not board game shop or video game shop. The first game shop that I get to that has interesting stuff gets my money.

November is a great month for Video Games!

So if there is a game you want me to pick up just drop me a line. I hope I could get my copy of BattleLore then but I doubt it.

I tried. I can not do a post a day on The Resident Meeple. I wish I could but I am not that good.

Battle Lore Pre-Order Special!

Copied And Posted From Imagine Games:

We will be taking pre-orders for Battlelore: The epic fantasy battle game from Days of Wonder wef 1 November 2006.

Confirm your order via email and get an exclusive Hill Giant promo figure absolutely free! Then, attend our Battlelore Launch Party in December and get another exclusive Earth Elemental figure free! You only need to pay when you receive the game, estimated to be by the 1st week of December.

Our special play-test team comprising Ryan, Kok Keong, Shyam & Andreas (from Singapore Meet-up) tried the game at Essen and gave it a resounding thumbs up! They even exchanged pointers with the game’s highly acclaimed designer, Richard Borg.

For fans of Memoir’44, Battlelore is MUCH MUCH MORE of a game than Memoir. The rule book reads like an adventure story, and the use of magic and character abilities make it very rich. Also, Eric Hautement (CEO, Days of Wonder), took great pains to assure me that Battlelore is a system (ie. more than just a game), which means you can use with your own figures, and create your own scenarios. Also, while an exciting range of add-ons are planned, they will strictly be non-collectible. You should also know that many in the industry regard Eric and the DoW team as “genuinely nice people” committed to creating games of exceptional quality, and not follow the path of infinite expansions!

PRE-ORDER YOUR BATTLELORE TODAY!!!

Flashback :: Last year, we ran a pre-order for the World of Warcraft board game, giving an exclusive map & bronze figure from Blizzard. Many people DID NOT bother to pre-order, but then begged endlessly for a precious figure... Well, they got NONE!

BattleLore Estimated At 269MYR

FINAL ORDER!

Want to buy a game but it is not listed on Imagine Games? Then order now! It is the last shipment of the year. Order deadline 5th november 2006.

I'll be getting:

• Dawn Under
• Spirits Of Niagara
• Shogun
• Diamond Jack (Niagara Ex)
• Mystery Train (Ticket to Ride Ex)
  

The Spiel

Need an idea what board game to get? Then listen to The Spiel for news, reviews, and previews of games you will want to play.

I have always told anyone who would listen to me to listen to podcasts (audiocast as I like to call it now) instead. Free and easy you could listen to audiocasts and be informed anywhere anytime.

Now that we have upgraded to beta I have added The Spiel Enhanced Audiocast feed on to our site. The Spiel is an audiocast by Stephen Conway and Davis Coleson. You will need iTunes to listen to the enhanced version of this audiocast and I highly recommend you to do so. There is an MP3 version of the audicast but I think you will see why the Enhanced version of The Spiel is the board game audiocast to took forward to.

The guys at The Spiel has highly influenced my wish list of games and their reviews have not done me wrong. So give The Spiel a try and spread the word.

Gamers Heads Up!

For those of you who missed this month's board game order pool all is not lost. The next order pool is going to be made on the 15th of November.

Remember, if we pool our order there will not be a shipping charge and if our order is big enough, we could get a discount! Check for prices and availability at Imagine Games. All game prices are as printed.

Note. If you want a game sooner then just e-mail me. With cheap next day delivery you will have your game in no time.

Gaming Night this Friday the 13th!

Heya all,

I'm glad to report that Y!pp!e's mates had a good time during the game night we held last week, and were wondering when we could do another one.

Well, never fear, we can have one this coming Friday! As usual, it'll be at 8.30pm and all are welcome to join in the fun. Don't let the fact that it's Friday the 13th scare you off, we've got bright lights and nice people in the room haha

Alrighty then, see you all there!

Calling for a Game Night ~ Friday, 6th October

Hey all,

We're looking to organize a game night this coming Friday, 6th October, at the Vault.

Y!pp!e will be calling in his friends, and darkelf has also indicated that he'll be able to make it so it looks like we should be able to get another night on. We'll start at 8.30pm as usual. We've not decided on what to play but do feel free to suggest if you'd like to play something specific.

Also, a new shipment of games is likely to come in within a week or so, with some titles like:

1. Amun Re
2. Power Grid 2nd Edition
3. Power Grid expansion - France & Italy
4. In the Shadow of the Emperor
5. Tempus
6. Attika
7. Byzantium
8. Conquest of the Empire

With these added to what is already in store, there is definately a large selection to choose from. Something you're interested in that's not on the list? Tell us and we'll bring it in for you.

Alrighty then, hope to see as many of you as possible this Friday. Cheers!

Redesign

I really wished that we have gotten the invite to try out Blogger Beta. I never thought that I would consider catagorising our postings on the blog.

So I am trying this make shift thing. Changing to a better blog service is an option but that is silly.

Welcome The Month Of Ramadan

My favorite month of the year is fast approaching. As a sign of respect to the holy month of Ramadan we will not be any Night Game Session until after Ramadan.

Happy Ramadan to all Muslims out there, may all your deeds during the month of Ramadan be plenty and is accepted by Allah and see you at the mosque!

New arrivals at the Vault

Heya all,

Is it me or is Ankabut the only person posting on this list? C'mon guys, show some support and blab on the blog. Interested in a particular game? Post about it and get some feedback. Want to request a specific title? You can do that here too!

Anyways, a bunch of new games are now in store at the Vault, here's the list:

01. El Grande Decennial Edition
02. Caylus
03. Settlers of Catan
04. Cleopatra & the Society of Architects
05. Warrior Knights
06. Thurn & Taxis
07. World of Warcraft
08. Pirate's Cove
09. Tigris & Euphrates
10. Princes of Florence
11. Ticket to Ride: Marklin Edition
12. Carcassonne
13. Goa
14. Ra
15. Beowulf
16. Railroad Tycoon
17. Lost Cities
18. Citadels

Whew, that's quite a list. New games/releases or specific requests can also be brought in so don't be shy to post a want list.

Okay people, see you at the Vault this weekend!