Option To Ban Blackout Card?

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FSKFSK
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Option To Ban Blackout Card?

Post by FSKFSK »

Blackout is the most annoying card. I can take notes separately if I want to anyway. Memorizing what everyone had is more effort than I want to spend in a casual game.
Landlighter Firestar
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Re: Option To Ban Blackout Card?

Post by Landlighter Firestar »

Agreed, especially because the chat logs basically make it pointless anyway!
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arrie1987
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Re: Option To Ban Blackout Card?

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That bug vote option has already more than 100 green thumbs. Is there anyone checking these things for the gang?
FSKFSK
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Re: Option To Ban Blackout Card?

Post by FSKFSK »

The game was probably coded by a volunteer, and they don't have the time and energy to address bug reports. BGA is really bad at fixing bugs.

As a paying premium member, I have an expectation that all bug reports I file or vote for be taken seriously.

"The Gang" is a relatively popular game, so it should get some resources. Broken cards are banned in other games, like Agricola.
AussiePuzzleEnjoyer
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Re: Option To Ban Blackout Card?

Post by AussiePuzzleEnjoyer »

Hanabi has an unofficial variant where players get an extra card.

I think this issue could ideally be addressed the same way with an unofficial variant of 'No Blackout' , but i wouldnt be fussed if 'No Blackout' became the default.

I agree it make the game significantly more challenging.
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