Monthly Archives: June 2021

Winds of the North Playtest Session pt6 (Eyjolf, Summer, Year 2)

Year 1Spring, Year 2 After a surprisingly good Spring where Eyjolf somehow got his crops planted (and even overflowed his fields!), we go into Summer with a good stock of Oil to sell. But what to buy? We’re definitely going Raiding again this Summer so we’ll probably look for something to help us out there.Continue reading “Winds of the North Playtest Session pt6 (Eyjolf, Summer, Year 2)”

Winds of the North Playtest Session pt5 (Eyjolf, Spring, Year 2)

Part 1: SpringPart 2: SummerPart 3: FallPart 4: Winter After a harsh Winter that saw some unfortunate casualties, Eyjolf heads into Spring, Year 2 with a good stockpile of resources and a couple of Hirðmenn. Other than planting many crops (that will hopefully succeed), what else will Eyjolf get into in prep for the SummerContinue reading “Winds of the North Playtest Session pt5 (Eyjolf, Spring, Year 2)”

First Impressions: Mosaic

Mosaic is a civilization game by Glenn Drover and Forbidden Games currently on Kickstarter. My friend and I are very much into the theme of civ games, and this one is centered on the Mediterranean, giving it a more unique feel than most other civ games. And it has a sort of card drafting/engine buildingContinue reading “First Impressions: Mosaic”

Winds of the North Playtest Session pt4 (Eyjolf, Winter, Year 1)

Part 1: SpringPart 2: SummerPart 3: Fall Eyjolf enjoyed a successful Harvest thanks to his new Farmhand and Sickle. And after a brief combat, welcomed his Cousin into the Hirð. But some misfortune saw some wasted trips and early illness before the onset of Winter. And as soon as Winter started, our precious Horse died.Continue reading “Winds of the North Playtest Session pt4 (Eyjolf, Winter, Year 1)”