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Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« on: June 28, 2012, 08:44:20 pm »
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2012, 08:46:18 pm »
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I can think of several things that are better.  They might not be dominion related, and if I were to fail my own solo challenge - I might even name some of them!
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2012, 11:18:48 pm »
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I"m currently eating a homemade fudgesicle.  Your argument is invalid.
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2012, 11:31:44 pm »
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Yeah, cheap shot, I know.

When I saw the similarly-named topic in the FunSockets Beta discussion, I clicked it expecting a similar joke topic. I thought about adding "hurr hurr nothing except maybe sex" to that thread, but figured I'd let the actual constructive topic stay constructive over there.
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2012, 08:07:20 am »
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- Playing Dominion in real life.
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2012, 08:10:23 am »
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- Playing Dominion in real life.

I'm with theory on this one.  Isotropic is better than playing in real life.
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2012, 08:26:36 am »
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- Playing Dominion in real life.

I'm with theory on this one.  Isotropic is better than playing in real life.
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Not for me, but that's because my parents like to play it too!!!  :D
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2012, 08:35:16 am »
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- Playing Dominion in real life.

I'm with theory on this one.  Isotropic is better than playing in real life.
:(

Not for me, but that's because my parents like to play it too!!!  :D
Play with your parents on iso.... :D

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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2012, 08:41:29 am »
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- Playing Dominion in real life.

I'm with theory on this one.  Isotropic is better than playing in real life.
:(

Not for me, but that's because my parents like to play it too!!!  :D
Play with your parents on iso.... :D
Does Iso provide coffee and cake?
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2012, 08:50:54 am »
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I also think Isotropic is better than playing in real life. My opponents online actually challenge me, and there's no painful waiting to shuffle, or sneaking suspicions that my opponents are subtly cheating out of the sheer frustration of losing all the time.

However, here is my list of things better than isotropic:

My baby daughter.
My wife.
Not being in debt anymore. Woooo.
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2012, 08:52:04 am »
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- Playing Dominion in real life.

I'm with theory on this one.  Isotropic is better than playing in real life.
:(

Not for me, but that's because my parents like to play it too!!!  :D
Play with your parents on iso.... :D
Does Iso provide coffee and cake?
Have parents over/ go to parents' house.
You/they provide coffee/cake.
Play iso while in same location.
Profit.

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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2012, 09:49:13 am »
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However, here is my list of things better than isotropic:

My baby daughter.
My wife.
Not being in debt anymore. Woooo.

Sir, you win.  Also, congratulations on not being in debt and on the baby!  Both are awesome feelings.
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2012, 10:51:37 am »
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I think it depends on why you play games. My wife and I play games regularly with another couple. Part of the fun is playing the game and part of the fun is the social aspect and the conversation, which fills in the shuffling lulls. The added length does change the game, though. In our case the culprit in action chains, not shuffling. For example, I rarely go for a Minion deck anymore because the others get annoyed at how long it takes to go through the whole deck (aside from it being tougher to pull off in multiplayer anyway).
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2012, 05:09:46 pm »
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I've played isotropic with someone in the same room as me before...It was pretty awkward.
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2012, 05:12:35 pm »
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I'm shocked anyone likes playing IRL better than on isotropic, and I'm only semi joking.
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #15 on: June 29, 2012, 05:13:51 pm »
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I've played isotropic with someone in the same room as me before...It was pretty awkward.

I did this a lot with my friends earlier this year, we didn't think it was awkward though. :P We started out playing with the cards ALL the time but eventually the convenience of isotropic (not to mention all expansions!) won us over. I still prefer playing with cards with friends, though, it's more social. I definitely anticipate lots and lots more RL games when Dark Ages comes out.
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #16 on: June 29, 2012, 05:51:07 pm »
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I feel that I play better on isotropic, because a lot of information (cards left in each pile, cards left in draw, cards in deck) is just there. Whereas in real life, I'd actually have to count everything, and that makes me less inclined to keep track of things.

When I play IRL, it's more personal and fun. When I play on Iso, it's not as personal, so there's more drive to win. Still, Isotropic has definite benefits compared to physical cards. It's just not as silly.
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #17 on: June 29, 2012, 06:48:25 pm »
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IRL, multiplayer is less boring.
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #18 on: June 29, 2012, 06:55:01 pm »
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Ok, its taken me now now to get this joke.....I thought you had changed your mind and cleared some things that were critical of Iso for ages!

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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #19 on: June 29, 2012, 07:56:15 pm »
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IRL, multiplayer is less boring.
Gotta agree with this. Iso for 2p, in-person for anything else.
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #20 on: June 30, 2012, 04:46:29 pm »
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I've played isotropic with someone in the same room as me before...It was pretty awkward.

I do this sometimes with a friend who is quite good at the game (Immu91 on iso). Its actually a lot of fun, someone should actually invent a dominion drinking game or something!
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #21 on: June 30, 2012, 05:01:43 pm »
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I do this sometimes with a friend who is quite good at the game (Immu91 on iso). Its actually a lot of fun, someone should actually invent a dominion drinking game or something!

we did this before. we played with only curse giving cards, and i think throne room for some reason. then, whenever you would gain a curse, you can take a drink instead (it's like trader).
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #22 on: June 30, 2012, 05:37:16 pm »
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May I choose to gain a drink when drinks are empty?
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #23 on: June 30, 2012, 05:57:20 pm »
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would something like "every time you buy a treasure card, you have to take a drink" work? you know, to encourage more engine-y type strategy.
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Re: Complete list of Things that are better than Isotropic
« Reply #24 on: July 01, 2012, 11:05:46 am »
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I'm with theory on this one.  Isotropic is better than playing in real life.
Me too. I never actually played in real life but why would you want to shuffle?
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