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by Monkeyunit
24 April 2024, 15:09
Forum: Ark Nova
Topic: Are endgame cards the worst design flaw of Ark Nova?
Replies: 5
Views: 167

Re: Are endgame cards the worst design flaw of Ark Nova?

Some are easier than others, but I don't believe in the "favorite zoo is 4 free cp" myth. It forces cards to be upgraded ( which isn't a bad thing) and also kinda forces you to grab uni's ( again, usually not a bad thing but still a restriction) And you might have 2 difficult ones, but I f...
by Monkeyunit
19 April 2024, 22:16
Forum: Ark Nova
Topic: Rules question - Primate breeding program
Replies: 2
Views: 116

Re: Rules question - Primate breeding program

Nope, The wording is "Requires 1 ( animal type, i.e. predator, bird etc) and a partner zoo of the same continent" And while you are right that it doesnt say animals it does mention it by name ( birds) and not the icon. Also since it says the partner zoo needs to be of the SAME continent th...
by Monkeyunit
18 April 2024, 14:45
Forum: Ark Nova
Topic: Excuse me, but isn't archelogist on silver lake kinda
Replies: 2
Views: 317

Re: Excuse me, but isn't archelogist on silver lake kinda

Yes, either for the play money, or just getting rep.
Silver Lake has the most border bonus spaces and the fact 4 of them give money makes it very easy to abuse.
Not uncommon to get second worker from the rep track with it before the first break.
by Monkeyunit
12 April 2024, 11:40
Forum: Ark Nova
Topic: Outdoor areas & flock
Replies: 5
Views: 156

Re: Outdoor areas & flock

Sounds like a bug, but I know this has worked in the past. Do you have game id so we can check? FOund the game and checked the replay. It seems you end up with a size 3 flocker in your hand, but the largest herbivore in play you have is size 2. Flocking looks at the size of the herbivore you have in...
by Monkeyunit
09 April 2024, 09:54
Forum: Ark Nova
Topic: Harrassment during games
Replies: 15
Views: 840

Re: Harrassment during games

Honestly, I am surprised there is no option to just disable chat, or block someone from talking to you.
by Monkeyunit
06 April 2024, 11:33
Forum: Ark Nova
Topic: Newbie question on strategy for X-tokens
Replies: 1
Views: 196

Re: Newbie question on strategy for X-tokens

Generally I would say no. And X token is worth more than 1 or 2 money ( with upgraded sponsor) ( the expansion makes this clear with the special action card that lets you sell or buy X tokens for 5 money each) But as with most good games, there can always be situations where it is correct to spend t...
by Monkeyunit
04 April 2024, 14:25
Forum: Ark Nova
Topic: Proposed balance change for first player advantage
Replies: 5
Views: 496

Re: Proposed balance change for first player advantage

two player seems to be the most competative viable. 3 or 4 player and the chance of ( unintentional) kingmaking becomes huge. But giving X tokens can be scaled to 3 or 4 players easily. ( not sure if third player should get 2, or maybe only fourth player) Giving third or fourth player multiple Cleve...
by Monkeyunit
02 April 2024, 09:55
Forum: Ark Nova
Topic: Proposed balance change for first player advantage
Replies: 5
Views: 496

Re: Proposed balance change for first player advantage

I think an X token is more flexible and a better solution than a free clever.
Especially if your actions are already in a fine order the clever would be wasted.
by Monkeyunit
21 March 2024, 11:18
Forum: Ark Nova
Topic: ELO MADNESS
Replies: 18
Views: 1042

Re: ELO MADNESS

I think the best solution is to mianly focus on own mentality in this matter.
Why does the "fun" you had in the game come from teh ELO gained/lost?
Just be glad you played a nice tight game?

If Elo gains/loss really bug you that much perhaps play unranked and just enjoy the game that way.
by Monkeyunit
13 March 2024, 12:57
Forum: Ark Nova
Topic: Making solo games last longer?
Replies: 4
Views: 396

Re: Making solo games last longer?

Perhaps you could make a 2 player game with hotseat for second player.
Not sure if possible but in normal games if one player quits the other has the option to keep playing.
That could be a solution if you want to finish game in own speed.

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