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Settlers of Catan

Postby Verge » Sun Oct 20, 2013 10:27 pm

My sons just bought a copy, any good, any tips??
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Re: Settlers of Catan

Postby Voltan » Sun Oct 20, 2013 10:34 pm

Very good game, you will need to practice saying I have wood, I would like sheep with a straight face.
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Re: Settlers of Catan

Postby General Paranoia » Sun Oct 20, 2013 10:50 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3WJTlDa7oo is a reasonable intro

and the Star Trek version

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Re: Settlers of Catan

Postby aliensurfer » Sun Oct 20, 2013 11:36 pm

tis a great game, best tip is really think about the placement of your first town. aim to sit on 3 different resources.
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Re: Settlers of Catan

Postby Ramshackle_Curtis » Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:38 am

Great game. The ladies love it too, as it involves manipulation through trade. Its like a good version of monopoly. The basic set is great. Exapansions are only recommended for die -hard fans who want REALLY long games.
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Re: Settlers of Catan

Postby General Paranoia » Mon Oct 21, 2013 12:18 pm

Swiss Curtis wrote:Playing Settlers of Catan is like making love to a beautiful woman.
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Re: Settlers of Catan

Postby Ramshackle_Curtis » Mon Oct 21, 2013 1:23 pm

We play without the thief sometimes. Quite fun.
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Re: Settlers of Catan

Postby AndrewGPaul » Mon Oct 21, 2013 4:56 pm

Wuss. Screwing your mates over by putting the thief on their best resource is the best bit! :D
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Re: Settlers of Catan

Postby Ramshackle_Curtis » Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:41 pm

I've got wood for your sheep.
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