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Re: [Icehouse] Wherefore 3HOUSE?

  • FromRoss Andrews <lists@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • DateSun, 2 May 2010 20:59:01 -0500
On May 2, 2010, at 8:52 PM, TheLoneGoldfish wrote:

> Actually, I've been showing off volcano a lot over the last few weeks... and the caps seem kind of unnecessary.
> 
> It is very rare that there will be a situation on the board that requires you move the caps in a way that you cannot, and most of the brainpower of the game is looking at what's under the caps (trying to get piece X or X pieces)... 

That's true until you start playing with more advanced tactics. Knowing when and how to keep the caps away from something is really valuable, and definitely possible.