XBLA - Carcassonne (800pts)

[quote name='io']Could someone post a quick explanation of what this one does? I didn't get the last expansion but this sounds like it might add more variety.[/QUOTE]
I'm assuming they're calling it Kings and Barons because there is a Baron in the Kings set that's usually bundled with Scouts. Anyway, the board game works like this: There are seven new tiles, five of them are terrain and one each is the King and Baron. The K/B get set aside and the King always goes to the owner of the largest city and the Baron to the largest road. They're worth 1 point each. The most interesting new terrain tile is a city tile bisected by a road but still counting as one connected city. The others are minor variations on standard tiles.
 
Meh. As much as I enjoy this game, I already feel overwhelmed playing with the standard rules/tiles. I don't need it to get any more complex at this point.

I really do wish more boardgames would come to XBLA. Monopoly could work.
 
I have to say, I think there are some better expansions out there we haven't seen. The Cities and Farms? one is much better. It just adds a bunch of city tiles and such, specifically ones that fit gaps you can't fill otherwise
 
How's the online community for this game? Still easy to get a game? I haven't purchased yet, but these XBLA points are burning a hole in my pocket.
 
[quote name='ThatDamnDave']How's the online community for this game? Still easy to get a game? I haven't purchased yet, but these XBLA points are burning a hole in my pocket.[/QUOTE]

I still play pretty regularly, and will be picking up the expansion. I find it easy to find a ranked match, but have never been able to find a "player match" (unranked random game... I think). Its a shame, because some of the player matches are needed for achievements.

However, it is still quite easy to find a ranked game. If you are interested in the game, I would not hesitate to pick it up.
 
Yeah, I love the game, but it seems like the community is sparse. I've never not been able to find a game, but sometimes there's only one.
 
[quote name='halfbent']I still play now and then. Definitely unfortunate they aren't updating the ranked matches with the expansions tho. =\[/QUOTE]

Oh... that sucks. Hopefully, there will be more player matches available with the expansion.
 
I'm not sure, but it might take a title update to add them to ranked - I really don't see why they don't. Perhaps because of the low player base?
 
Yea your strategy depends on how many people you play. Say 1vs 1 match, you can build big but if its 4 people or more build small because you don't want to get stuck trying to build your dream castle. Also roads work more than just points, you can cut off cities from being farmed.

That's an advanced technique which I myself am still trying to master. I just got the King and Baron exp and I love the added strategy to get the biggest city as well as the longest road. I passed on the river II exp though since I don't think it'd change much.
 
Am I the only one that couldn't figure out how to get this game free last night? I saw the 5IVE thing and downloaded what must be one of the most terrible themes on the planet, but I couldn't figure out how to get the game (Yes, I was drinking.)
 
I'd play a little tonight, but CoD 4 will probably take up the majority of my time. I just downloaded this last night, along with Hexic 2, so if anybody wants to play either add me.
 
[quote name='AshesofWake']go to arcade downloads and find the game on the list[/quote]
Ah! I already had it downloaded, maybe that's the problem. I'll delete the one I have and look for the new one when I get home.
 
[quote name='lordwow']I have been raking up the ranked wins today, I crushed a guy like 138-20 earlier.[/quote]

I am assuming you got some achievements for that?
 
[quote name='Phorty Ounce']I am assuming you got some achievements for that?[/quote]

You get one for winning by 50 or more, and by winning with 150 or more points. Which sucks when I won with 149. x_x
 
I never thought about buying this game, so when I saw it for free I was like WTF. And now Im hooked, this game kicks ass. If anybody is down for games hit me up.
 
[quote name='Phorty Ounce']I am assuming you got some achievements for that?[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately no, You can't get achievements in ranked matches (I know... wtf).

But I already have 200/200.
 
After playing Carcassone last night, I must say, It is fun!

It was a bit confusing at first, But after I went through the tutorial and played a few matches I figured out what to do.

I may have not had as much fun playing this game last night if it weren't for a friend, Man was it entertaining to listen to the conversation (And it was fun to make people mad because I took forever to place peices on the map :lol: )
 
Hey! I'm just getting into this game recently and I'm looking for some online action.


Who wants to play? we can even set up a time and play some ranked games together or just player games. I'd really like to play someone other than the AI.
 
I'm up for some games, doc_zaius. What's your gamertag?

I need to get the Lord Of Carcassonne Achievement if you could help me. I'd reciprocate, obviously.
 
[quote name='PyroGamer']I'm up for some games, doc_zaius. What's your gamertag?

I need to get the Lord Of Carcassonne Achievement if you could help me. I'd reciprocate, obviously.[/quote]


Zaius3000

I'm on most evenings. :)
 
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