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Tango0112 Sep 2024 4:08 p.m. PST

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Shagnasty Supporting Member of TMP13 Sep 2024 5:56 a.m. PST

Sounds interesting but there must be some way to keep "cleverness" as well as faster play. Something to avoid "cards" or "battleboards."

Tango0113 Sep 2024 3:00 p.m. PST

Thanks

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DOUGKL14 Sep 2024 10:43 a.m. PST

I agree. When writing rules they can take on a life of their own.

Tango0114 Sep 2024 3:02 p.m. PST

(smile)


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