tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post2172390646641715660..comments2024-03-24T07:20:37.190+00:00Comments on da Gobbo's Grotto - Wargaming blog: Pioneer Program review and unboxingDa Gobbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-66795625142395940542017-07-11T22:56:33.041+01:002017-07-11T22:56:33.041+01:00I'm just waiting for results now Simon, I'...I'm just waiting for results now Simon, I'm glad it's almost over tbh ;-)<br />Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-61464140454639640692017-07-11T16:33:41.185+01:002017-07-11T16:33:41.185+01:00Marvellous review Andy, and I'm really pleased...Marvellous review Andy, and I'm really pleased your degree is now entering its final stage, I don't know how you've stuck to your studies and painted all these wonderful Bushido minis you've posted. Well done mate and fingers crossed for a first :-)Blaxklerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986635840718583767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-11315152488750922022017-07-11T15:58:50.412+01:002017-07-11T15:58:50.412+01:00Me too mate, but I think a good strategy board gam...Me too mate, but I think a good strategy board game can be a great way of finding new players for miniature gamesDa Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-82124302403056209842017-07-11T15:57:21.279+01:002017-07-11T15:57:21.279+01:00Yeah it's a settlement development game and th...Yeah it's a settlement development game and the social interaction is what makes it fun!Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-48420890232889534152017-07-11T14:13:36.799+01:002017-07-11T14:13:36.799+01:00That's a neat review and a nice looking game A...That's a neat review and a nice looking game Andy - I'm guessing it'll be like some of the "world builder" computer games, but with a 'social aspect' with head-to-head gameplay involving real people ?The Wargame Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654413349305659155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-72252748990709472592017-07-11T10:17:56.441+01:002017-07-11T10:17:56.441+01:00Card games aren't my thing either in honesty, ...Card games aren't my thing either in honesty, always prefer something that uses modelsDave Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398737478468720431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-24264731037357955042017-07-10T20:46:28.950+01:002017-07-10T20:46:28.950+01:00Cheers RodCheers RodDa Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-78991256212395801762017-07-10T20:46:09.957+01:002017-07-10T20:46:09.957+01:00I do recommend it Joe :-)I do recommend it Joe :-)Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-3736601059752925182017-07-10T20:45:46.702+01:002017-07-10T20:45:46.702+01:00It's a lot of fun mate, yup no miniatures but ...It's a lot of fun mate, yup no miniatures but that's not a problem, it's quite a nice change of pace ;-)Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-86480982221067175032017-07-10T20:43:22.484+01:002017-07-10T20:43:22.484+01:00It is mate and I totally agree with your sentiment...It is mate and I totally agree with your sentiments Jamie Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-77526545437191032682017-07-10T20:42:29.379+01:002017-07-10T20:42:29.379+01:00Serengeti looks like it's a card game which is...Serengeti looks like it's a card game which is definitely not my thing, but this was a lot of fun and one that will be played quite a bit at this club Da Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-53814564132563832712017-07-10T14:29:44.549+01:002017-07-10T14:29:44.549+01:00Very cool dGG. Nice review!Very cool dGG. Nice review!Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440651466738763322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-80972049466980087362017-07-10T13:27:20.682+01:002017-07-10T13:27:20.682+01:00A very interesting looking game and one I'll b...A very interesting looking game and one I'll be looing into.Zabadakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05649765350412145174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-29415762987592992592017-07-10T09:58:25.264+01:002017-07-10T09:58:25.264+01:00I`ve been giving away all my boardgames recently (...I`ve been giving away all my boardgames recently (all part of the big cull to make my hobby manageable size) and am down to just a few truly great ones now.. ones I didnt want to let go: but ones I knew I would USE and not just horde like some old gloating miser. This new one of yours looks great Andy, I think you will have a lot of fun with it. And wow, no miniatures with it either.Stephen Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704275344468801259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-76810879497337245062017-07-10T08:42:39.895+01:002017-07-10T08:42:39.895+01:00The quality of board games has really been rising ...The quality of board games has really been rising over the last few years - I suspect the ease of set up and play compared to both RPGs and wargames has led to more interest. We've been really enjoying a few board games recently despite being die-hard wargamers. This looks like an excellent addition to the genre.JamieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06206287212346614676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-86442428599189892882017-07-10T08:15:10.731+01:002017-07-10T08:15:10.731+01:00Great review Andy, board games aren't always m...Great review Andy, board games aren't always my thing, but this looks very good. I see they have another kickstarter on at the moment Serengeti Dave Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398737478468720431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-38104705947227388792017-07-10T07:31:54.104+01:002017-07-10T07:31:54.104+01:00Thanks Bryan, I've been playing Carcassonne an...Thanks Bryan, I've been playing Carcassonne and Zombies!! for some time but not a lot more than that. Then a really nice board game club popped up nearby and it's on an evening I can actually attend! Hence a lot more interest in board gamesDa Gobbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482323500538272232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659404329585395747.post-49205362540824053762017-07-10T05:00:11.540+01:002017-07-10T05:00:11.540+01:00Excellent review, Andy. It looks like it ought to ...Excellent review, Andy. It looks like it ought to be a fun game to play. I enjoyed your unboxing video. The components certainly look very high quality. Finally, it is so nice to see you branching out into board-game territory.Vampifanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318241813130102121noreply@blogger.com