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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
GULP
game of ti4 where one player is amassing a comically large force against me, the completely innocent haver of Mecatol Rex
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Pepe Silvia meme
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
This is especially true when an enemy or summon attacks a target other than what we expected. There's no tracker of their current focus, so you kinda have to guess. Hopefully they add this in, because it is something you can determine if you know the mechanics, so why not just help us out?
Frosthaven Digital screenshot where it would be really helpful to know what each AI unit is going to target
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
And one thing that is desperately needed is an explanation of how the town works. I knew all the stuff that carried over from Gloomhaven, but this was completely new to me and I had to figure it all out on my own. It's fairly intuitive but there's still some stuff I don't really understand.
Frosthaven Digital screenshot showing the town map
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Before you start, there are a few quick tutorials that teach you the basics of combat. These are serviceable, but I don't feel that they prep you well for the nuances of this game. Namely the tempo of using your cards efficiently.
Frosthaven Digital screenshot showing a hero with a big mace in a jungle.
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
As you can see in this image, there's two of us and one summon vs. seven different enemies. Running that all by yourself is certainly not insurmountable if you know how it all works, but not having to worry about it is absolutely a plus.
Top down screenshot of Frosthaven Digital.
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
I chose the Boneshaper and immediately gave her a very dignified name. Summoning hordes of skeletons is certainly a lot easier when you don't have to remember how their AI works every turn. And honestly, that's one of the biggest draws of playing this game digitally.
Character screen of my hero: Lady Coolhair, the Boneshaper
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
I'll start with what I liked: first off, it's got a great foundation. This is a digital implementation of a great game, so the game itself is, obviously, pretty great! The mechanics between Frosthaven and Gloomhaven are almost identical, so I was up and running very quickly.
A screenshot of Frosthaven Digital showing several mechanical enemies
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
I got to play in Frosthaven Digital's closed beta the past couple weeks and I have some thoughts! Thanks to Snapshot Games for sending me a couple of keys and of course to @cephalofairgames.bsky.social for making Frosthaven in the first place! Ok, let's get started.
Frosthaven Digital key art
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
My Potato
One eyed orange cat wrapped in a blanket
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
I didn’t make it in the end. Got damn close, but the Embers snuck in a secret objective to win it mid-round. 10 hours well spent. And I got 14 technologies! Such a good game!
Final score of ti4. Embers win with jol-nar at 9. The others are very close. All 14 techs I gained during the ti4 game. Including war suns!!!
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
My position is so precarious, and even if it works out I don’t think I’ll actually win, but it’s been a good time.
A few strong ships sit all alone at Mecatol Rex. Purple is concerned.
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
I guess I actually have to add pictures for that to make sense.
I destroyed all the ships in Mecatol Rex, but haven’t taken the planet yet
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Who woulda thought that the Nekro Virus would invade the fish nerds?!
Ships have invaded my glorious system. I mean, it’s not good, but they also took my tech during it.
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Not loving that war sun on Mecatol Rex…
A war sun on Mecatol Rex, not owned by me :(
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Pretty good start for the fish nerds!
TI4 Jol-Nar faction sheet TI4 board showing Jol-Nar home system and legendary planet with strong attachment
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RTFM (Shea Parker) @rtfmshow.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Time to post unique cat shapes
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