Post originally by Shockwave at 2005-01-26 02:07:23
Converted from Phorums BB System

Skywalker wrote:
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"I personally think that this game is misunderstood. This game is designed to work as any other board game. However, it provides an extra cherry for those who like to use their imagination beyond the tactical elements of the game. Its theme, its components and its drama are all fun."


Unfortunately the luscious cherry of imagination this game provides is floating in a glass of phlegm.

A boardgame that's all theme, devoid of functioning mechanics is like eating frosting without the cake, it's only enticing for the first bite.

I'm not saying the game needs be as detailed as Advanced Squad Leader, just not as arbitrary as Uno.



Skywalker wrote:
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"Where BatHotH excels is that it does work as a board game first but excels even more through drama, story and character."


It does have some inspiring RPG elements, but this game fails as a boardgame because it barely functions as one.

BaHotH might look like a Ferrari Enzo, but it drives like a Yugo.