#Dixit: Odyssey

[hekateofsoria]

Epic is living rent-free in my mind and even more since the announcement of the release date of the Vengeance Saga! While practicing my latin I remembered one of my favorite moment of the Odyssey that I'm eager to hear about in the musical: the reunion of Odysseus and Penelope, and especially the story of their bed sculpted out of an olive tree and rooted in the ground of Ithaca (omfg I love that story). So I decided to write about that story to distract myself from waiting for the Vengeance Saga and the Ithaca Saga... Here is my interpretation of the young couple Odysseus & Penelope and the story of their wooden bed :)

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Ante diem tertium decimum Kalendas nouembres (tertium annum):

Non scio cur, sed hodie de fabula cubilis Ulixes Penelopesque recogitabam. Ergo volui de hoc scribere:

"Ulixes manu Penelopem uelocius ducebat, et eam per siluam Ithacæ plenam et procerarum fagorum et robustorum roborum egit donec mediam profundiorem siluam adsecuti sunt. Igitur, ambobus pro maxima pulcherrimaque olea stantibus, Lærtiades dixit:

— Cara Penelope, inquit, uxorem te duxi, atque ad excipiendum nostrum amorem, volo diuinissimam regiarum ædificare in qua magnificentissimum cubilium erit. Ergo cubilem ex hac olea, quæ, memento eius, custos nostrarum horarum fuit nobis conuenientibus, excidam. Cum hoc fecero, circum hanc oleam caram nobis, quæ nunc cubile erit, nostram domum extruam.

Et dius Ulixes huiusmodi uerba locutus est uenusta Penelope mota eum complectente."

[boardgameparadisesblog]

Which is the best board game?

Choosing the best board game is akin to picking the most enchanting star in the night sky — it's subjective and depends on personal preferences. Board games, with their diverse genres and captivating gameplay, offer something for every taste. Let's embark on a journey through some standout titles, each shining brightly in its own constellation.

Catan: The undisputed monarch of strategic board games, Catan, formerly known as The Settlers of Catan, has captivated players worldwide. Its blend of resource management, negotiation, and tactical prowess makes it a perennial favorite.

Ticket to Ride: For those with a penchant for adventure, Ticket to Ride whisks players across continents on a quest to complete railway routes. Its simplicity, coupled with strategic depth, makes it a gateway game for new players and a cherished choice for seasoned board gamers.

Carcassonne: In the realm of tile-laying games, Carcassonne reigns supreme. Players build landscapes with tiles, claiming features for points. Its accessible mechanics and endless replayability have earned it a hallowed place on many game shelves.

Pandemic: As the harbinger of cooperative play, Pandemic tasks players with saving the world from deadly diseases. Its unique collaborative dynamic fosters teamwork, making it a standout choice for those seeking shared victories.

Codenames: For wordsmiths and strategists alike, Codenames provides a linguistic challenge like no other. This party game of word association combines wit, deduction, and laughter in a deceptively simple package.

Gloomhaven: Venturing into the realm of epic campaigns and immersive storytelling, Gloomhaven stands tall. This legacy board game introduces persistent characters, evolving narratives, and tactical combat, creating an unparalleled gaming experience.

Chess: In the hallowed halls of classic games, Chess reigns as the eternal monarch. Its timeless elegance, strategic depth, and global appeal make it a game that transcends generations.

Dixit: Transporting players into the world of abstract and imaginative storytelling, Dixit enchants with dreamlike illustrations and creative narratives. It's a masterpiece for those who appreciate the art of communication.

The quest for the best board game is a personal odyssey, shaped by individual tastes, preferences, and the company of fellow players. Whether you're drawn to strategic conquests, cooperative missions, or whimsical wordplay, the world of board games offers a constellation of choices. Each title mentioned is a shining star in its own right, contributing to the galaxy of board gaming experiences. So, gather your fellow gamers, roll the dice, and embark on the celestial journey of board game exploration.

[udyammf]

Dear Sir/Madam,

Udyam Investments completes **32 successful years**! Your unwavering support has been our driving force. From **Tax Consultant Odyssey** to **Leading Mutual Fund Distributor**, we've come a long way.

Join us on **Real Talks with Rohan Dixit** as we reflect on our journey.

Thank you for being part of our story!

https://youtu.be/vkOpeq2g9OQ

Warm regards,

Uddhav Tulshibagwale

Udyam Investments 🌟📈

[spiritgamer26]

[NOËL 2023] La sélection de jeux de société pour jouer en famille

Table des matières de jeux de société proposé par les Contrées du jeu

Pour jouer en famille

https://youtu.be/HArRsBSnfCI Unlock (12) Supernatural Adventures Unlock! est un jeu de cartes coopératif inspiré des escape rooms. Vous avez 60 minutes pour vous échapper. Unlock! vous fait vivre ces expériences chez vous, autour d’une table. Une application gratuite donne le rythme, détient les réponses et vous donne des indices. Un jeu basé sur la logique, l’observation et l’intuition.

The Art Project The ART Project est un jeu coopératif : vous jouez tous ensemble contre le jeu. Chaque joueur pioche 2 cartes Mission au début de chaque manche, puis tous les joueurs discutent pour décider de l’ordre du tour : en effet, leurs réserves de Jerrican, Armes, Alliés et Indices sont en commun et leur gestion est primordiale. Quand vous jouez une Mission, vous dépensez des ressources communes et trouvez des indices qui serviront à tous. Essayez de sauver 7 œuvres avant la fin du paquet de Missions…

https://youtu.be/p2VmTlU01t8 7 Wonders Architects 7 Wonders Architects est un nouveau jeu indépendant dans l’univers de 7 Wonders ! Votre objectif est aussi simple que grandiose : bâtir une Merveille si importante, si imposante, qu’elle marquera l’histoire de l’humanité. 7 Wonders Architects a été conçu pour offrir une expérience de jeu la plus fluide et immersive possible. Sous vos yeux, les Merveilles vont s’élever et entrer dans l’Histoire ! Un matériel innovant a été pensé dans ce sens.

https://youtu.be/PGryungP-Gs Akropolis Au cœur de l’antique Méditerranée, des cités rivales cherchent à s’attirer richesse et gloire.Les plus talentueux architectes de la Grèce antique s’attèlent à la tâche. Habitations, temples, marchés, jardins, casernes… Autant de quartiers qui permettront à votre ville de croître et se démarquer. Mais vos constructions doivent respecter une certaine harmonie et des règles bien précises pour espérer voir grimper le prestige de votre cité. La pierre reste le nerf de la guerre. Prenez soin de disposer de suffisamment de carrières et n’oubliez pas de construire en étage pour élever votre cité vers les cieux.

https://youtu.be/4DqulCRSFws Syncro Vous devez estimer la valeur jouer par vos camarades de jeux tout en ayant une communication et des informations limitées. Au fur et à mesure de la partie, vous progresserez dans l’aventure et vous débloquerez des nouveaux effets qui pimenteront vos parties. Le jeu contient 2 chapitres avec respectivement 4 et 5 niveaux à traverser afin de remporter la partie !

https://youtu.be/eJQDBiMnEs0 Dixit Disney Dixit, le jeu de société onirique rencontre le plus grand studio d’animation de l’histoire ! Découvrez une nouvelle édition avec 84 illustrations oniriques inspirées par les dessins animés et films d’animation de Disney et Pixar ! Ces cartes sont compatibles avec les jeux du Dixit Universe : Stalla, Odyssey, etc.

https://youtu.be/6SwKBBMq-Jc Micro Macro Crime City Showdown Showdown est le quatrième volet de la série MicroMacro. Venez y découvrir une nouvelle partie de la ville, avec ses 16 enquêtes inédites et plus corsées à mener. Ce jeu est indépendant des premiers volets : il n‘est pas nécessaire de posséder ou d‘avoir joué aux épisodes précédents pour vous lancer dans ces nouvelles affaires !MicroMacro est un jeu coopératif. Un œil affûté et un sens de la déduction aiguisé seront vos meilleurs atouts pour coincer les criminels les plus retors !

https://youtu.be/d-tSD-PZ_20 Sur les traces de Darwin 20 ans après son voyage de 5 ans autour du monde, Darwin souhaite récolter de nouvelles informations sur la vie animale, notamment à propos des continents qu’il n’avait pas ou peu visité, comme l’Amérique du Nord, l’Asie et une partie de l’Afrique. Trop âgé et occupé par sa famille et ses travaux, il vous confie cette tâche, ses confrères de la Royal Society de Londres lui ayant dit tout le bien qu’ils pensaient de vous

https://youtu.be/4BJv_vDqou8 Skyjo Dans Skyjo, anticipez, soyez audacieux dans vos décisions et remplacez vos cartes judicieusement pour avoir le moins de points à la fin de la partie. Un jeu de cartes simple, subtil et terriblement addictif !

https://youtu.be/3-B4CkjIpx4 Sea Salt & Paper A vous de créer votre propre océan. Constituez votre main, posez des cartes pour leur effet et décidez si vous mettez fin à la manche. Mais vous devez choisir : stopper immédiatement la manche ou laisser aux autres un tour supplémentaire pour tenter de creuser l’écart. C’est un risque à prendre…PRIX DU GROUPEMENT DES BOUTIQUES LUDIQUES TRAVAIL D’ILLUSTRATION 2023 : Lucien Derainne et Pierre-Yves Gallard pour Sea Salt & Paper,

https://youtu.be/jSfY3jeY278 Mantis Mantis est conçu pour les enfants comme les adultes. À chaque tour, pariez sur la prochaine couleur à sortir du paquet pour voler vos adversaires ou marquer des points. Un jeu addictif où l’on enchaîne les parties !

https://youtu.be/AywXbAoTERg Mino Dice Mino Dice est un jeu de plis qui se joue… avec des dés.Devinez combien de plis vous allez remporter (ou pas !) au début de chaque manche. Devinez bien, et vous deviendrez le champion du labyrinthe !Mino Dice est une rethématisation de “Skull King Dice” et propose aux joueurs une expérience de jeu captivante qui associe hasard et stratégie. Read the full article

[boredgameslh-f]

Vincent Dutrait

Vincent Dutrait is a highly acclaimed board game artist and illustrator renowned for his exceptional contributions to the visual aesthetics of various board games. While he is not a game designer himself, his artistic talent has left an indelible mark on the gaming industry. One notable title that features Dutrait's captivating artwork is "Lewis & Clark," a historical board game designed by Cedrick Chaboussit. In this game, players embark on an expedition through uncharted territories in North America, and Dutrait's illustrations bring to life the breathtaking landscapes and challenges faced by the explorers.

Another piece of work showcasing Dutrait's artistic prowess is "Rococo," a game designed by Matthias Cramer set in the opulent Baroque era of the 18th century. As players take on the roles of dressmakers crafting elegant attire for the nobility, Dutrait's detailed and sophisticated illustrations capture the essence of the period, adding depth to the game's thematic richness.

In the realm of strategic gaming, Dutrait's art graces "Rising Sun," a game designed by Eric M. Lang. Set in feudal Japan, the game features powerful clans competing for control and influence. Dutrait's vibrant and detailed depictions of mythical creatures and characters contribute to the game's immersive experience.

Vincent Dutrait's talents extend to the party game genre as well, as seen in "Dixit Odyssey," an expansion for the popular game "Dixit" designed by Jean-Louis Roubira. In "Mysterium," a cooperative deduction game designed by Oleksandr Nevskiy and Oleg Sidorenko, Dutrait's atmospheric and mysterious illustrations enhance the immersive ambiance of the game.

While I can appreciate Vincent Dutrait's artistic talent in board game illustrations, I find that some of his work, like in "Rococo" and "Lewis & Clark," tends to be a bit too old-fashioned for my personal taste. The detailed depictions of historical eras and landscapes are undoubtedly impressive, but I lean towards a more modern and contemporary aesthetic in board game art. In "Rising Sun," although the mythical elements are captivating, the overall feudal Japan theme feels a bit traditional for my preferences. Even in party games like "Dixit Odyssey," where the whimsy is delightful, I find myself yearning for a more modern and edgy visual style. It's not a critique of Dutrait's skill, which is undeniable, but rather a reflection of my inclination towards board games that embrace a more contemporary and cutting-edge approach to art and design.

[aroundtable]

Con Dixit 7, ovvero Dixit Revelations completiamo, almeno per il momento la playlist di Around the Table dedicata alle carte di Dixit. A dire il vero in questa playlist mancano tre scatole una è quella del mio Dixit base ovvero Odyssey, la seconda è quella della prima espansioe di Dixiet: scatole che avevo aperto molto tempo prima di aprire il canale e quindi era un po' strano farvi vedere quelle carte ( anche usurate perché usate senza la consapevolezza del board games), l'altra scatola che manca in questa playlist è proprio quella del Dixit, base che non ho mai acquistato quindi mi domando: vi piacerebbe che io aprissi la scatola dl Dixit base base? Ovvero riuscirete a convincere chi di dovere che e necessario che acquisti anche quella scatola di Dixit fatemelo sapere. Dixit 7 Revelation sarà l'ultima espansione di Dixit prima di settembre/ottobre quando uscirà la nuova scatola di Dixit dedicata al mondo Disney( che mi sta facendo venire l'acquolina in bocca per tutte le anteprime di  @AsmodeeItalia  e  @libelludgames  ) Ma intanto godiamoci le carte che ha realizzato Marina Coudray per Dixit Revekatuions: ho trovato oltre allA classica meravigliosa oniricità delle illustrazioni e la consuerta ironia anche un pizzico di sensualità del tutto in edita per il mondo di Dixit Dixit 7, Dixit Revelations è un'espansione per Dixit che contiene 84 nuove carte immagine edito in Italia da Asmodee! 00:00 Intro 02:28 Le Carte 11:04 Outro! Seguimi sui miei social: https://www.facebook.com/AroundThe7able/ https://twitter.com/AroundThe7able https://www.instagram.com/around_thetable/ http://aroundtable.tumblr.com/ #AroudtheTable #giochidatavolo #Dixit

[lettieriletti]

Dixit Odyssey - Base - Edizione italiana

Dixit Odyssey – Base – Edizione italiana Dixit Odyssey è sia un gioco indipendente che un’espansione per il meglio conosciuto Dixit. Come in Dixit, le carte vengono date e con una parola o una descrizione bisogna descrivere la propria carta… ma non troppo ovviamente! Ogni altro giocatore sceglierà una carta che possa identificare la descrizione, dopodiché ognuno dovrà indovinare quale sia la…

[whovian223]

Boardgame Geek Top 300 - Play or Played - #220-211

Boardgame Geek Top 300 - Play or Played - #220-211 #boardgames @CMONGames @FFGames @czechgames @AwakenRealms @BlueOrangeGames @alderac @trzewik @VlaadaCh @kwapinski_adam @JohnDClair

We’re heading into the home stretch with our look at the Top 300 games on Boardgame Geek. I may even finish before October! Wouldn’t that be a hoot? I’ve actually really enjoyed doing this list, even as I stated last week that it just started as a way to get some content up here during the pandemic. It’s exposed me to many games that I may have heard of but really had no concept about. It’s…

[lightandconsolation]

Dixit Tarot

Major Arcana Part 3: the Hermit, Wheel of Fortune, Justice, and the Hanged Man

I compiled a Tarot deck from my Dixit deck and the three expansion decks I have: Origins, Revelations, and Odyssey. In this series, I go through my choices for each card and evaluate how well they work. Masterpost is here.

The Hermit (from Dixit Revelations) A turtle stands alone, looking upward. A view inside its shell shows a volcano covered in skeletons with a dragon inside. 5/5 - I was inspired to use a turtle for this card by @collegewitchboy who loves turtles. The Hermit has an inner expansiveness in some ways similar to that of the High Priestess, but this expansiveness is more earthbound than spiritual, born of long experience.

Wheel of Fortune (from Dixit Odyssey) An ape spins a wheel containing symbols of possible life events. In the background, a person stands, held captive with a ball and chain. 5/5 - Before getting my new Dixit Odyssey deck, my Wheel of Fortune was a card from Revelations showing a bunch of interlocking gears with faces on them. It worked, but this one is so much more specific to the meaning of the card in its depiction of the randomness of chance and our inability to escape the results. Also an ape is there bc why not.

Justice (from Dixit Odyssey) An angel attempts to escape the trip-hold of their own robe. They carry a scythe and a set of scales and wear a mask that is half face, half skull. 3/5 - Now I look closer at this, it’s more like a hybrid of Justice and Death. Actually, the reason I chose a new one for this was that the color scheme for the one I had previously was too close to what I had for the Hanged Man. It showed a scale with a feather outweighing a bag of coins, and I think that worked better conceptually. May need to reevaluate.

The Hanged Man (from Dixit) A marionette is seated in a plush chair, its strings hanging slack above it. 4/5 - This card does get at the sense of listlessness that I associate with the Hanged Man, but I feel it’s missing the sense of a change in perspective. If the color scheme issue is going to be a deciding factor here (and it does bug me), perhaps this is a better candidate for replacement than the Justice card, though I think I’ve looked for a different Hanged Man a few times and haven’t had much luck.

Up next: Death, Temperance, the Devil, and the Tower

[niyotech]

For the summer holidays, take advantage of these board games on sale

For the summer holidays, take advantage of these board games on sale

Do you like board games? During the Sales, it is not uncommon to find titles on sale at major distributors as well as at specialist shops. We have listed the offers that we believe are the most relevant, either because they are part of our guides or because they are well discounted. Board games on sale Pandemic is €25.92 instead of €45.99 on Amazon Dixit – the Odyssey card game is at 16.14…

[loyallogic]

Blog Competition Winner Announcement – 4th week of September 2019

So, today is the day! We are finally announcing the winner of our Blog Writing Competition of 4th week of September 2019 (From 23rd September 2019 To 29th September 2019) 

We’d like to say a big thanks to everyone for participating! It has been a great pleasure receiving your articles on a different legal topic, they were all amazing! 

And now we’d like to congratulate our top 5 contestants who become the undoubted winners. Their entries (see below) received marks ranging from 7 to 9 out of 10 based on the average marks given by the panel of our editors, the most of any entrant, and has been crowned the winners!

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Participants Name

About Participants

Name of the Selected Articles

1

Priya Jha

Student of BA.L.L.B. (4th year), Bharati Vidyapeeth University, New Law College, Pune

Artificial Intelligence Through The Lens Of Copyright

2

Rajeshkumar Rajendran

Pursuing a Certificate Course in Arbitration: Strategy, Procedure and Drafting from Lawsikho.com

Which Method is More Effective: Arbitration or Litigation

3

Jelena Marijanović 

Pursuing a Diploma in M&A, Institutional Finance and Investment Laws (PE and VC transactions) from  Lawsikho.com

Reverse Merger

4

Vrinda Baheti and Vishesh Goel

Second-year students of Faculty of Law, University of Delhi

Alleged Arbitrariness in Premature Release of Prisoners

5

Mariya Paliwala

Intern at Lawsikho.com

Relevance of Aadhar in Present Era

We also have winners who made the top 10. Their entries (see below) received marks ranging from 5 to 6 out of 10 based on the average marks given by the panel of editors, the most of any entrant, and has been crowned the winners!

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Participants Name

About Participants

Name of the Selected Articles

6

Shanvi Agarwal

Student of (School of Law, Christ Deemed to be University, Bengaluru)

Fourth and Fifth Amendment Act, 1955

7

              Hitul Sehgal

Guest Post

The legal odyssey of the Uniform Civil Code

8

Anjali Dixit

Guest Post

Let abortion laws be woman-centric

9

      Sahajveer Baweja

Pursuing a B.A.LL.B (Hons.) from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Patiala

Feminist Jurisprudence in the Indian Constitution

10

Jitmanyu Satpati

A third-year student from NLU Odhisa

Character Evidence in Criminal Trials

  Click here to see all of the contest entries.

Our panel of judges, which included editors of iPleaders blog and LawSikho team, choose the winning entry based on how well it exemplified the entry requirements.

Congratulations all the participants!

Regards,

Team LawSikho.

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[kayawagner]

Fenix 4, 2012

Publisher: Askfageln

Svavelvinter visar att Drakar och Demoner är mycket mer än nostalgi. Ett snyggt modernt rollspel har bevarat arvet från Ereb Altor, men blivit så mycket mer. Fenix talar med flera legendarer och gör en nostalgisk återblick till rollspelssveriges gryning. Samtidigt som vi packar tidningen full med spelmaterial också, med äventyr till Svavelvinter, Drakar och Demoner Trudvang samt Fantasy! Dessutom blir det rymdkrig i Kenneth Hites tappning och en artikel om Leviatans ordensväsende. Gamersgate lanserar ett datorspelens Spotify, numret är packat med recensioner och andra spännande spelnyheter. Samt inte minst Birger Barbaren i nya seriestrippar. Innehåll i Fenix nr 4, 2012

Drakar 30 år! - Drakar och Demoner är ännu rollspelssveriges starkaste varumärke.

Det började med äventyrsspel - Fredrik Malmberg i öppenhjärtig intervju.

Drakars gigant - Anders Blixt blickar bakåt mot sina tidiga spelalster.

12 år på drakartronen - Theodore Bergquist tar med oss bakom RiotMinds kulisser.

Jubileumsutgåvor - Magnus Malmberg visar en försmak av RiotMinds kommande böcker och svarar på frågor om sparlåga, feedback och annat.

Vår kärlek till drakar - Stefan Rydehed berättar om planerna på att överföra Drakar och Demoner Trudvang till vita duken.

Rollspel för barn: Äventyr - Daniel Lehtos intervjuas om spelet han tagit fram ihop med sin dotter.

Döds ände: Svavelvinter - Karaktärsdrivet scenario där spelarna tar rollen som shaguliter.

Den förlorade eken: Drakar och Demoner Trudvang - Scenario till Trudvang där allt inte är fullt så enkelt som det först verkar vara.

Ereb Altor på nätet - Klassisk kampanjvärld får nya supplement.

Eremitens sista önskan: Fantasy! - Ett litet äventyr som kan spelas klart under en kväll, eller byggas ut till en hel kampanj.

Diagoras Sector: Kenneth Hite - Rymdkrig med klassisk inspiration och tankar kring hur man skapar den framtid vi brukade ha.

Soloäventyr förr och nu - Ensamma vargen och andra klassiska figurer lockar ännu både gamla och nya spelare.

Leviatans ordensväsende: Leviatan - Generationsskepps-rollspelet från Fenix nr 2, 2012 byggs här ut ännu lite mer.

Void - Har Gamersgate skapat ett Spotify för datorspel?

Spela rollspel i butik - Nya D&D Encounters är här.

Butiksguiden

Recensioner

Svavelvinter

Mörkret vid stigens slut

Carcosa

Isle of the Unknown

Small World Realms

Katamino

Settlers of Catan Europa

Junta – Viva el Presidente!

Vanatu

Therion 11

Constantinopolis

Warrior Knights

Last Will

Dixit Odyssey

Avacyn Restored

Warlock

Diablo III

Birger Barbaren

Birger Barbaren mot nya höjder

Birger Barbaren et divina veritas

Birger Barbaren dagen efter

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[clubrulesuk]

Here's another look at a shelf from the collection! Dixit: Odyssey is a great, imaginative party game which holds up to 12 players (some great laughs when this gets played). Cash 'n' Guns 2nd Edition is a game where players point foam guns at one another in an attempt to spread out the loot (a unique game which I had always wanted since I saw it). Deception Murder in Hong Kong is another game that holds up to 12 players but players are trying to deceiver a murder mystery (Think the theme of Cluedo with the game engine of Mysterium and any social deduction game). Oh Bärenpark. What a pleasure it is to see you sitting on my shelves. Game of the year for me at the moment. Love the Tetris-like puzzle it gives and ease of play (turns a very fast which makes it even more appealing to get to the table). And another new game on the shelves in Century: Spice Road. This has replaced Splendor for me in the collection, with Splendor going to the school collection, as it has a bit more going on. If you're a fan of splendor, you Must must must check this one out (this is also another game that has fast paced turns). #boardgames #shelfie #boardgame #boardgamegeek #bgg #spiel #brettspiel #games #tabletop #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #gamenight

[whovian223]

Boardgame Geek Top 200 - Play or Played - #200-191

Boardgame Geek Top 200 - Play or Played - #200-191 #boardgames @Libellud @czechgames @gmtgames @thunderworksgam @strongholdgames @RavensburgerNA @riograndegames @trzewik

After finally getting the last post for the BGG Top 100 games done last week, I was a bit at a loss.

What to do for a follow-up?

I’m still not getting many games played and while I am behind on a review or two (would be even more if my review copy of The City would actually get through Canada Customs!) ultimately there’s not a lot to write about.

Then I got to thinking: people really seemed to…

[lightandconsolation]

Dixit Tarot

Major Arcana Part 4: Death, Temperance, the Devil, and the Tower

I compiled a Tarot deck from my Dixit deck and the three expansion decks I have: Origins, Revelations, and Odyssey. In this series, I go through my choices for each card and evaluate how well they work. Masterpost is here.

Death (from Dixit Revelations) A lumberjack enters the forest with an axe. Beneath the ground, the tree roots take the form of mourning women of different ages. 5/5 - The sense of grief is so strong here, and sense of grief is different for each of the root figures in the card. Something about the unawareness of the lumberjack makes it even more tragic.

Temperance (from Dixit Odyssey) A red-haired woman sits on a throne formed by a dead tree, wearing a dress of the grass and flowers on the ground. She holds a heart in one hand and a book in the other. 5/5 - This card really captures the integration of opposites characteristic of the Temperance card: life and death, head and heart, even the red and green colors that are dominant here. It’s all very balanced.

The Devil (from Dixit Odyssey) A ballerina dances on a spinning record. In the background, a shadowy horned figure with red eyes lurks behind a camera. 5/5 - There a a few different themes you can go with for the Devil card, and this one is very much about exploitation, and being forced to perform for the male gaze.

The Tower (from Dixit Revelations) A person stands at the doorway to a grand house. Beneath the house, a volcano spews smoke, threatening to explode. In the distance, three other houses have rocketed into the sky. 5/5 - The RWS Tower card shows a disaster in progress, but I’m really intrigued by Tower cards that show an impending disaster. In the middle of something terrible happening, you’re too busy dealing with everything to really think about it, but when something terrible is about to happen, you really feel the impact of it.

Up next: the Star, the Moon, the Sun, Judgement, and the World

[skorobagatko]

Awesome game :) #game #games #dixit #cardgame #boardgame #odyssey #company #evening #greattimes