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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Strategy:: Re: Why you must always jump on -3,...

by jedisurvivor FWIW, I can testify that the "always jump on -3" strategy doesn't always work. Last night, I followed the strategy while playing as Gaeta. Activated FTL *twice* with re-roll...

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Thread: Battlestar Galactica:: Strategy:: Additional advice for humans...?

by jedisurvivor Hi all, I was wondering if I could get some help.After numerous rounds of BSG, I have come to truly believe that the game is slanted in favor of the Cylons. The humans have a VERY poor...

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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Strategy:: Re: Additional advice for humans...?

by jedisurvivor Dexter345 wrote:ColtsFan76 wrote:Speaking of Skills, one of the biggest human mistakes is overplaying into checks. They get all gung-ho and dump 20+ points on something that only...

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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Strategy:: Re: Additional advice for humans...?

by jedisurvivor ackmondual wrote:--always jump 3 whenever you can, unless it'll take past 8, of in which that case, u'll only need a 2-distanceHi Ackmondual - Most of your points are solid, but...

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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Strategy:: Re: Additional advice for humans...?

by jedisurvivor byronczimmer wrote:When you overshoot crisis target numbers, what's the average?This is probably the most common human mistake.Sometimes we overshoot, but I think we've gotten better...

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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Strategy:: Re: Additional advice for humans...?

by jedisurvivor ninjamatic3000 wrote:You're right, it is possible for either side to win, and in fact many experienced groups actually start looking for ways to make it harder for the humans. But it's...

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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Strategy:: Re: Additional advice for humans...?

by jedisurvivor ColtsFan76 wrote:How many players have been in your games. What are some of the things that the Cylons are doing? Revealing early? Spiking checks? You need to look for things like...

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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Strategy:: Re: Additional advice for humans...?

by jedisurvivor downeymb wrote:That is your problem. Sympathizer rule sucks. Play the official no sympathizer variant or play with five players.What expansions are you using? You are taking out the...

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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Strategy:: Re: Additional advice for humans...?

by jedisurvivor Yeah, the 2-player game that I played last night was awful. Objectively, it was close, because I got to 8 distance, but it went downhill after that. *My gf revealed her cylon card and...

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Thread: Battlestar Galactica:: Strategy:: Additional advice for cylons...?

by jedisurvivor Soooo.... in reference to my other thread - I guess the problem isn't with the humans. It's with me. My group played a 3-player game last night and I was dealt the cylon card right off...

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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Strategy:: Re: Additional advice for humans...?

by jedisurvivor paulclarke339 wrote:It's not good to play too pro-human in the first half. It's usually better to play selfishly. I respectfully disagree. I know that the rulebook gives similar...

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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Strategy:: Re: Additional advice for cylons...?

by jedisurvivor Thanks, ColtFan. Your general advice is definitely worth noting - I personally happen to believe that the more information you can get in preparation, the better.Also, any tips for...

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Thread: Battlestar Galactica:: Strategy:: Humans' combat priorities

by jedisurvivor Hi all-New question. My friend and I got MASSACRED in a 2-player game in which we were both humans(!) - I was Baltar, she was Starbuck.Seriously seemed like everything that could have...

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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Strategy:: Re: Additional advice for cylons...?

by jedisurvivor ColtsFan76 wrote:jedisurvivor wrote:2) Quit reading about the game and just play it. The best strategy is the one you come up with for your group. Experience is the best teacher and...

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Session: Battlestar Galactica:: Bad beat from a rookie

by jedisurvivor Those who have seen the three threads that I posted in the Strategy forum know that I have had an inordinate amount of misfortune with this game. After more than a dozen games, I have...

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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Sessions:: Re: Bad beat from a rookie

by jedisurvivor As fascinating a game as it is, it's getting harder and harder to enjoy it when I keep losing over and over again. :( Does anyone have any possible advice for this one?

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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Sessions:: Re: Bad beat from a rookie

by jedisurvivor Mijjy wrote:And as a cylon, well look at what they do to unsuccessful serials....Unsuccessful serials get boxed so that they can't do anything, ever again. What are you saying...? :what:

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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Sessions:: Re: Bad beat from a rookie

by jedisurvivor I don't think it's the group - I'm pretty sure it's me. Everyone else wins and loses evenly, but I have only won once as a Cylon, and never as a human (unless you count a 2-player game...

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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Sessions:: Re: Bad beat from a rookie

by jedisurvivor Dexter345 wrote:Also, it seems strange to accuse Roslin of being a Cylon for choosing the discard option on a Food Shortage. Certainly, Food is the resource that is least often...

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Reply: Battlestar Galactica:: Sessions:: Re: Bad beat from a rookie

by jedisurvivor I see what you're saying, but if she IS a Cylon, and her MO is as such, then I don't care how good a position she leaves us with. Leaving us with those resources would simply be part...

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