Totengräber's Workpläce

During Gen Con, Fred picked up the Second Edition Star Trek CCG game. Following his lead, I picked up a box as well. Then we split a booster box. Then I bought a bunch of the uber-cheap Star Wars CCG knock-off, WARS (I do actually like the game). After Gen Con was over, I started looking at the old Star Wars CCG from Decipher since some elements of the Star Trek game reminded me of it. Since then, I’ve talked Fred into playing a couple of times and I’ve acquired a bunch more cards to add to the collection and to eventually maybe give away in decks to people interested in the game.

Much like the Star Trek CCG, the Star Wars CCG has its own committee that creates new virtual cards to keep the game going. Recently, they posted a bunch of errata to their previously released virtual sets and have also released a new virtual set as well. A lot of people on their forums seem upset with the changes and some are even dropping out of the game altogether. Me, I figure I’m not yet ready to start using the virtual cards as I haven’t played the game since right after Death Star II was released and I haven’t bought cards for almost 9 years.

well, here’s to hoping I can get some more people interested in this “dead” game.

In the month of August, the Game Preserve had been giving double points, so I’d gathered over 600 in that month combined with my unused points prior to it. That equals $60 worth of store credit.
Friday, I paid them a visit just for kicks. I didn’t have anything I needed at the store, but I do like to look around to see what’s new. The guy working that day tells me that Saturday Space Hulk would be released. He said they had 20-something reserved and another 15 to be sold separately. I told him to go ahead and make that 14 to put on the shelf. I figured that means I’d get a $100 board game for $45. (continue reading…)

With the downfall of the previous Star Wars Saga Edition RPG Dawn of Defiance campaign, I decided to start over in a whole new era. It seemed like folks wanted to do some Jedi action, but were restricted by the time period DoD is set in (between Episode III and Episode IV). After having read the Tales of the Jedi comics, I decided this would be a great era to do a campaign in. There’s plenty of Jedi all around and plenty of dark side Jedi to fight against. Not to mention the Mandolorians who may show up as well. With the different paths Jedi can take, it seemed like the most logical course of action. (continue reading…)