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    Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time

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    Image of ViperPilot ViperPilot
    10/30/08

    In reply to Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time
    I don't understand the hostility to the randomness of a collectable game. Is it too much of a stretch to consider enjoying the trading aspect of these sorts of games?


    I know we're all geeks or nerds or whatnot, but surely if you've the social ability to sit at a table with someone and play a game, you can handle a bit of haggling.

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    Image of amygdala amygdala
    10/30/08

    In reply to Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time
    I love the theme, but I'm hesitant to get into this game because of the collectible aspect. I had friends who spent $1000+ on Magic... ugh.
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    Image of bonniegrrl bonniegrrl
    10/30/08

    In reply to Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time
    I hope you realize that my next band will now be called Monsterpocalypse.. or perhaps Bonsterpocalypse...
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    Image of Ed Grabianowski Ed Grabianowski
    10/30/08

    @bonniegrrl: I'm going to refer to you as The Bonster from now on.
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    Image of AmishJohn AmishJohn
    10/30/08

    @Ed Grabianowski: Just as long as as it isn't Bonerpocolypse - when the 'zombie virus' contaminates a Viagra factory...
    OK, I'll stop now.
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    Image of bonniegrrl bonniegrrl
    10/30/08

    @AmishJohn: hahaha ZING!
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    10/30/08

    @Ed Grabianowski: I also sometimes go by the name Bonnievil!
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    Image of Grey_Area Grey_Area
    10/30/08

    @bonniegrrl: As in the Bonnievil Salt Flats? Cool!
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    Image of attackofthe attackofthe
    10/30/08

    In reply to Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time
    I had a great time playing Ed! (lack of a comma is intentional)


    Don't worry friends, Defender X will keep you safe.

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    Image of XerxesLolzords XerxesLolzords
    10/30/08

    In reply to Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time
    It's a great little game. Grab a Starter Kit (necessary for play) and maybe 1 Monster Booster and 4-5 Unit Boosters.

    I think if you buy a case of boosters you're guaranteed 1 of every monster (Monster Case) or at least 1 of every unit (Unit Case).

    For all your gaming memories I recommend: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/
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    Image of Seth L Seth L
    10/30/08

    In reply to Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time
    Lurv this game. Z-Games in Van, WA is playing every Friday night. So much character in the play. Thanks for the article Ed!
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    Image of AngryEddy AngryEddy
    10/30/08

    In reply to Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time
    Looks cool - though the cash investment sounds unpleasing. This makes me think of War of the Monsters on the PS2. That was an awesome giant monster game...
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    Image of AnastasiaKeppanin AnastasiaKeppanin
    10/30/08

    In reply to Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time
    As a small point of clarification, the limited "Mega" forms are not inherently more powerful than the "Ultra" forms. They are just different. In some specific cases I would argue the Ultra has more raw power but the Mega offers a distinctly different play experience, offering new tricks to be exploited. No one using the regular/Ultra form should feel at a disadvantage playing against someone who happened to get a Mega form. (But they might be jealous since the Mega forms look cool.)
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    Image of CatherineCicero CatherineCicero
    10/30/08

    In reply to Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time
    One error in the review: the Mega forms are not better than the Ultras- they're just different. Different abilities, different specialties, different play style.
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    Image of BigIrishGod BigIrishGod
    10/30/08

    In reply to Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time
    Thanks for checking out the game Ed! Regarding mega forms I would also note that a full half of these are obtainable as prize support for organized events, and they are actually different rather than more powerful than their Ultra form counterparts. For example, when the Mega form for TerraKhan has weaker brawl and blast attacks than the Ultra form in exchange for a stronger power attacks and a whole different batch of special rules.
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    Image of gwax gwax
    10/30/08

    In reply to Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time
    I'm in San Francisco and have been playing at Gamescape on Divisadero and Games of Berkeley on weekends.


    Of course, if there's anyone interested in playing at other times, I'd love to play more Monsterpocalypse.

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    Image of Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H. Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.
    10/30/08

    @gwax: I'm terrible at these things, but I might be interested -- is that Berkeley store the one right near the downtown BART?
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    Image of 浴武士!!!! I'd like to start a manga like that 浴武士!!!! I'd like to start a manga like that
    10/30/08

    In reply to Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time
    it isnt a monster battle without godzilla....

    and i wished they made a godzilla movie like this


    [jp]

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    Image of skullpanda skullpanda
    10/30/08

    In reply to Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time
    Anyone in the North Charleston area grabbing this? :D
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    Image of CmdrHunt (aka Clarence Colton) CmdrHunt (aka Clarence Colton)
    10/30/08

    In reply to Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time
    Nice post Ed! Thanks for writing about this, being an ex-Hero Clix guy, this looks like it's my cup of tea.
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    Image of Brine Brine
    10/30/08

    In reply to Monsterpocalypse is a Rampaging Good Time
    On the collectible issue, it seems like the best way to go (as in Magic) is to just buy singles online, and don't even bother with booster packs. Definitely cheaper in the long run.
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