The imperial freedmen of the early empire — Narcissus, Pallas, Callistus under Claudius — wielded extraordinary administrative power precisely because they were completely dependent on imperial favor and had no independent social base.
Inca architecture's seismic resistance is remarkable. The stone-fitting technique — trapezoidal doorways, tilted walls, irregular interlocking stones — has survived earthquakes that destroyed Spanish colonial buildings built over Inca foundations.
Roman convivium (dinner party) as a social institution served analogous functions to the Greek symposium but with significant differences. The mixed-gender guest list (compared to the male-only symposium), the dining couch arrangement, and the literary program all differed.
The way Brass Birmingham handles the end of the canal era and forces you to rebuild is narrative game design without any narrative.
Gloomhaven party composition matters more than individual character power. Figure out your group dynamic first.
The imperial freedmen of the early empire — Narcissus, Pallas, Callistus under Claudius — wielded extraordinary administrative power precisely because they were completely dependent on imperial favor and had no independent social base.
The score working against the image is the thing I never noticed and now can't un-notice.
Inca architecture's seismic resistance is remarkable. The stone-fitting technique — trapezoidal doorways, tilted walls, irregular interlocking stones — has survived earthquakes that destroyed Spanish colonial buildings built over Inca foundations.
Roman convivium (dinner party) as a social institution served analogous functions to the Greek symposium but with significant differences. The mixed-gender guest list (compared to the male-only symposium), the dining couch arrangement, and the literary program all differed.
My Wingspan record for most eggs collected in a single round is seventeen. I screenshot it.
The argument about the director's cut is the most honest version of that debate I've read anywhere.
Codenames Duet is one of the best two-player games in existence and it doesn't even have a standard BGG ranking placement that reflects this.
This should be pinned at the top of the forum
7 Wonders Duel's physical hand-hiding is unnecessary for experienced players who can track hands mentally. But new players need it.
This is the most underrated post on this forum
Ark Nova's zoo layout physical constraint creates decisions that you don't find in games that don't have physical space limits.