Shaq Jenkins wrote:
This game has so much potential. It's quick, easy to learn, and fun. I love light, casual games that I can play in less than 15 minutes. I think this game would be more popular if the rules were changed (I noticed that there are rarely tables created for it). I don't play this game that much anymore, nor have I bought the game, because of the imbalances. While I understand that most games have slight imbalances, Noir KVI's are impossible to overcome.
This game deserves more love, and I agree on your points, except for one: it's still worth buying.
a) There is much more than presented on BGA: 2 more 2-player modes and 3 multiplayet modes, for a total of 6 different games! I have yet to try some of the modes myself, but I can tell you that Sleuth vs Hitman is even better than Killer vs Inspector and it looks much more balanced. Some of multiplayer modes look really good too, with team vs team and team vs one aspects and a ton of different roles.
b) It's much easier to apply balancing homerules for our own copies than to get them implemented on BGA. There is a discussion on BGG about possible fixes, I'm fairly certain at least some of those should work.
https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/140502 ... far-easier
c) Playing a physical copy is always more fun!
As for playing the game here as is... One doesn't need balance and ELO to have fun. It is also a good manner to offer change sides to your opponent. Hell, this can be an actual game option - play for 2 rounds, once for each side, have some tiebraker (number of turns?) and determine winner based on that. Balance fixed!
