I can agree with your Kiwi decision. Looking at your cards, the ones I see worth 4 or more that you had not seen are Bird Bander (6), Forest Data Analyst (5), Wetland Data Analyst (5), Ethologist (4) Ecologist (4), Bird Counter (4), Rodentologist (8) and any nest type bonus. That is a lot of combinations that will at least equal an 8 point discard. However, as you have a number of bonus cards that are 3 are less I would be hesitant to chance it for having a grand total of 4 that would basically guarantee doing better. It is games like this that I would love the ability to go into a game after it is over and look at the next 4 bonus cards from the deck to see what could have been.
I'm curious about the choice of sparrow hawk over titmouse in starting hand. Feels like a guaranteed 1-point brown power at the start of the game is better than a when-played power that helps with a later round goal, but would love to hear your thoughts. Edit: jk I just saw falconer was the bonus card. But still a 4 point card that generates a point every time in the forest seems like a decent option relative to a card that is worth 7 points up front, even accounting for food cost.
It is part of the main game so you should have access as well. Click on the icon I believe bottom left and it will switch out the default board for this one.
I think the Kiwi play you should of slowed down and tried to figure out how many points your oppents was on - then took the gamble if you felt you needed to
I can agree with your Kiwi decision. Looking at your cards, the ones I see worth 4 or more that you had not seen are Bird Bander (6), Forest Data Analyst (5), Wetland Data Analyst (5), Ethologist (4) Ecologist (4), Bird Counter (4), Rodentologist (8) and any nest type bonus. That is a lot of combinations that will at least equal an 8 point discard. However, as you have a number of bonus cards that are 3 are less I would be hesitant to chance it for having a grand total of 4 that would basically guarantee doing better. It is games like this that I would love the ability to go into a game after it is over and look at the next 4 bonus cards from the deck to see what could have been.
If I was playing in person I would definitely be looking at the deck to see what would've come up!
What a roll you’ve been on! I was surprised you fully committed to the wetlands so early with that catbird but it worked out well!
I'm curious about the choice of sparrow hawk over titmouse in starting hand.
Feels like a guaranteed 1-point brown power at the start of the game is better than a when-played power that helps with a later round goal, but would love to hear your thoughts.
Edit: jk I just saw falconer was the bonus card. But still a 4 point card that generates a point every time in the forest seems like a decent option relative to a card that is worth 7 points up front, even accounting for food cost.
enjoyed watching these major league games👌
I just got the game in the humble bundle, is this much clearer board layout an option somewhere or is it locked behind an expansion?
It is part of the main game so you should have access as well. Click on the icon I believe bottom left and it will switch out the default board for this one.
I think the Kiwi play you should of slowed down and tried to figure out how many points your oppents was on - then took the gamble if you felt you needed to