Arkham Nights 2019

[Duciris 1,347]

https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2019/9/13/arkham-nights-2019/

And here we go...

Edited September 13, 2019 by Duciris

[phillos 1,518]

The Skids wanted poster is a fun idea.  I wish I could attend.  I didn't get out to Gencon this year either and Blob looks like it's definitely designed to be played with a large crowd.

[Duciris 1,347]

9 minutes ago, phillos said:

The Skids wanted poster is a fun idea.  I wish I could attend.  I didn't get out to Gencon this year either and Blob looks like it's definitely designed to be played with a large crowd.

I can't get to GenCon (of at least haven't yet) but I've been to the last 2 Arkham Nights as I live 3 hours away and have family nearby.  That said, I do bribe people who go to GenCon, so I have played Blob (by myself, double fisted) and it's terrific.

I also paid $55 for Final Hour, which is surprisingly fun.  Very much looking forward to going down for this again!

[phillos 1,518]

That's encouraging that it was still fun with two investigators.  I'll buy the pack regardless, but I felt like I was missing out by not attending the big events.  Just can't travel this year.

Edited September 13, 2019 by phillos

[Soakman 987]

I went last year, but probably won't make it this year. I'm states away. It was great fun, but I don't think I want to swing a plane ticket this year.

[Sindriss 52]

I'm 15 min away and never been. Going this year!

[Mimi61 456]

53 minutes ago, Duciris said:

to the last 2 Arkham Nights as I live 3 hours away and have family nearby.  That said, I do bribe people who go to GenCon, so I have played Blob (by myself, double fisted) and it's terrific.

I’m so jealous!  We live States away from both Arkham Nights and GenCon and know no one to bribe...  Arkham Nights may have to be a goal for next year. The goodie bag looks pretty amazing.

 

Edited September 13, 2019 by Mimi61

[Turtlefan2082 112]

I would love to attend.  Unfortunately I can't afford the flight and hotel.

[Villefere 88]

Not interested in the swag unfortunately, although getting Blob is nice.

[FaustZAR 0]

These are very frustrating \ disappointing \ sad for overseas players, I wish FFG will federate some of these events for other regions.

Edited September 14, 2019 by FaustZAR

[ArkhamChronicle 239]

1 hour ago, FaustZAR said:

These are very frustrating \ disappointing \ sad for overseas players, I wish FFG will federate some of these events for other regions.

They do happen all over the place.

Europe had four last year.

[Rejoinder 20]

12 minutes ago, ArkhamChronicle said:

They do happen all over the place.

Europe had four last year.

Unfortunately, I haven't seen any events in Australia in years, which means we miss out on just about every promo. For example, I'm still a bit uneasy about not getting Ashcan Pete in Arkham Horror 3rd Edition, even though US players got him a year ago.

It would be nice if FFG provided alternative ways to get these promos. Anything would be cheaper than the greedy resellers on Ebay.

[Jac8304 0]

On 9/13/2019 at 3:05 PM, Duciris said:

I can't get to GenCon (of at least haven't yet) but I've been to the last 2 Arkham Nights as I live 3 hours away and have family nearby.  That said, I do bribe people who go to GenCon, so I have played Blob (by myself, double fisted) and it's terrific.

I also paid $55 for Final Hour, which is surprisingly fun.  Very much looking forward to going down for this again!

Where can I buy The Blob That Ate Everything? It looks awesome and I’d love to get a copy. 

[ArkhamChronicle 239]

22 hours ago, Rejoinder said:

Unfortunately, I haven't seen any events in Australia in years...

As we understand it all Organised Play for Australia is organised by the distributor.

So you will need to pester them directly for OP activity.

Fortunately all FFG OP is kit based so any local office/ official distributor around the globe can, in theory, order up an Arkham Nights kit or two.

Does Australia have any large conventions or gaming centres that could hold something like this?

Last year many of the European ones were as part of conventions, or run by a dedicated gaming centres like IQ Gaming Centre in Huddersfield UK.

Hope that helps

[Duciris 1,347]

On ‎9‎/‎14‎/‎2019 at 7:45 PM, Jac8304 said:

Where can I buy The Blob That Ate Everything? It looks awesome and I’d love to get a copy. 

eBay.  It's selling for about 32USD, which is 160% of what you can expect it to MSRP for.  Otherwise, we wait.

[ibnjames 3]

4 hours ago, Duciris said:

eBay.  It's selling for about 32USD, which is 160% of what you can expect it to MSRP for.  Otherwise, we wait.

That's about what I paid for it on ebay. I consider it worth it. I played two-handed solo and it was tons of fun. Seems like a scenario with lots of replay value. 

[Duciris 1,347]

57 minutes ago, ibnjames said:

That's about what I paid for it on ebay. I consider it worth it. I played two-handed solo and it was tons of fun. Seems like a scenario with lots of replay value. 

Exactly.  It's my kind of silly and I look forward to playing in a large group at Arkham Nights '19.  Buy it early or wait, it'll be giddy fun whenever you play it.

[Villefere 88]

Since we are supposed to bring our own decks but basic weaknesses are drawn from the same pool, will they be handed out or do we bring our own basic weaknesses too?

[Soakman 987]

2 hours ago, Villefere said:

Since we are supposed to bring our own decks but basic weaknesses are drawn from the same pool, will they be handed out or do we bring our own basic weaknesses too?

Bring your own complete decks.

[Villefere 88]

I thought weaknesses were supposed to be limited to what comes in 1 set.

[Soakman 987]

31 minutes ago, Villefere said:

I thought weaknesses were supposed to be limited to what comes in 1 set.

Typically, yes but it is a loose rule. And as long as you choose randomly there’s an element of trust as the game is a coop and not overtly competitive in nature. Nobody will be double checking your decks at the door, 😛, but they should all contain the appropriate amount of basic weaknesses for the xp in the deck.

More often than not, I believe most larger groups (outside of Arkham Nights) have each player use their own weaknesses anyway and I know my group never worries about how many weaknesses are available in total. Often I have a deck or two in the wings or in a campaign in progress and we don’t bother to pull their weaknesses before choosing new ones for new decks.

Edited September 17, 2019 by Soakman

[Villefere 88]

39 minutes ago, Soakman said:

Typically, yes but it is a loose rule. And as long as you choose randomly there’s an element of trust as the game is a coop and not overtly competitive in nature. Nobody will be double checking your decks at the door, 😛, but they should all contain the appropriate amount of basic weaknesses for the xp in the deck.

More often than not, I believe most larger groups (outside of Arkham Nights) have each player use their own weaknesses anyway and I know my group never worries about how many weaknesses are available in total. Often I have a deck or two in the wings or in a campaign in progress and we don’t bother to pull their weaknesses before choosing new ones for new decks.

Thanks!  I was just imagining a scenario where everyone always shows up with the same weakness (whichever one is considered easiest)

[Soakman 987]

Nope. I think there are a lot in the collection at this point so you see a lot of diverse weaknesses. Just be sure not to use the campaign only weaknesses like doomed.

[rsdockery 537]

13 hours ago, Villefere said:

I thought weaknesses were supposed to be limited to what comes in 1 set.

It's a per-collection limit. If you're using different collections, you don't interfere with each other's weakness pools.

12 hours ago, Villefere said:

Thanks!  I was just imagining a scenario where everyone always shows up with the same weakness (whichever one is considered easiest)

I usually bring my set of basic weaknesses and draw them just before the first opening hand. 

[Mimi61 456]

You guys better be ready! Subject 8L-08 is on its way to Arkham!