I would recommend trying out the Steam version (so you can challenge each other) since by having the computer do the "math" (region scoring, etc.) an entire game can be played in 1.5 hrs. Then maybe have a voice call or video call, and that way keep the social element (and perhaps raise the time control to 3 hrs.) - Personally, as a moderate-advanced player myself, I have failed to win over players to the game by playing over the board (1 friend, an uncle, and a cousin were my victims XD)
Maybe something we'll have to consider sometime if we aren’t getting any opportunities in person! And it no doubt helps to have players evenly matched... the game can be a little merciless when an experienced player takes on a newbie haha. -Ryan
It seems like there could be things you could do to limit yourself against a weaker opponent. For example, when you get your hand of cards, randomly discard one. Then, you have to use all your cards. Or, against a brand new player, play your hand cards in random order, or randomly select two and play one of those.
Ha sounds like it's not the game for you. Luck vs. skill is all relative... in the broad spectrum of games, Twilight Struggle is one where experienced/competitive players will dominate more casual players. But if you are looking strictly through the lens of competitive players, then the luck elements start to play a bigger role in the result, as is true with any amount of luck in games. Still an outstanding gaming experience for our taste though. 🙂 -Ryan
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I would recommend trying out the Steam version (so you can challenge each other) since by having the computer do the "math" (region scoring, etc.) an entire game can be played in 1.5 hrs.
Then maybe have a voice call or video call, and that way keep the social element (and perhaps raise the time control to 3 hrs.)
- Personally, as a moderate-advanced player myself, I have failed to win over players to the game by playing over the board (1 friend, an uncle, and a cousin were my victims XD)
Maybe something we'll have to consider sometime if we aren’t getting any opportunities in person! And it no doubt helps to have players evenly matched... the game can be a little merciless when an experienced player takes on a newbie haha. -Ryan
It looks complicated.
It seems like there could be things you could do to limit yourself against a weaker opponent. For example, when you get your hand of cards, randomly discard one. Then, you have to use all your cards. Or, against a brand new player, play your hand cards in random order, or randomly select two and play one of those.
Man… you guys are doing the right stuff 🫡👍 keep it up cousins 🤙 great adding of time zones
Thanks Paul, just gotta keep grinding out new videos! 😎 -Ryan
This is one of my favorite games! You two did a great job on this video.
Thanks, we appreciate it! And it really is a special design, kind of crazy it came out in 2005... practically ancient for modern board games! -Ryan
Very good overview.
Quite overhiped game with not just luck of the cards but even for god's sake dices!! Not much skill, but a lot of luck
Ha sounds like it's not the game for you. Luck vs. skill is all relative... in the broad spectrum of games, Twilight Struggle is one where experienced/competitive players will dominate more casual players. But if you are looking strictly through the lens of competitive players, then the luck elements start to play a bigger role in the result, as is true with any amount of luck in games. Still an outstanding gaming experience for our taste though. 🙂 -Ryan