User:Cuc: Difference between revisions - Looney Pyramid Games Wiki

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FAN CLUB MEMBER TYPE

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Fan, Game Technician

Fan, Game Technician, Game Designer, Game Playtester, Author.

NEWS

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20210204 - Following Andy's publication of [http://new.wunderland.com/2021/02/03/peaceful-homeworlds/ Peaceful Homeworlds], I've been trying to fix the rules. Andy incorporated some of my suggestions, such as Transfer of Crystals. But see my BGG contribution to the subject: [https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2594465/peaceful-homeworlds BGG Discussion about Peaceful Homeworlds].

20201217 - I designed a new game this week, called [[Homeworlds Settlers]]. Check it out.

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Most notably, Homeworlds has gone through quite some changes lately. The most current official rules are those provided with the Pyramid Quartet set ([https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/028/079/028/7acfefcf79b84eb2e761c25516302b0b_original.png?ixlib=rb-2.1.0&w=680&fit=max&v=1581612887&auto=format&frame=1&lossless=true&s=5a2c4d09941ea2f468f724bb246490c7 Promo Picture]), see [https://www.looneylabs.com/lit/rules/homeworlds-rules Homeworlds Rules] (Version 13 as of this writing).

In 2020, I self-published ''Play Homeworlds'' on lulu.com (currently the ~~2nd~~ revised edition), but can be downloaded for free as well. See [https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/193248/play-homeworlds-rules-strategies-variants Play Homeworlds on BGG]. The aim was to get a clear and succinct description of the rules, to eradicate as much of the current confusion as possible. Most notably, my book contains 14 variants, most new, many of which can be combined. Also, I propose more ways of handicapping. In the appendix, there is additional information and a repository of references to old and new websites.

In 2020, I self-published ''Play Homeworlds'' on lulu.com (currently the 4th revised edition), but can be downloaded for free as well. See [https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/193248/play-homeworlds-rules-strategies-variants Play Homeworlds (PDF)] on BGG. The aim was to get a clear and succinct description of the rules, to eradicate as much of the current confusion as possible. Most notably, my book contains (at least) 14 variants, most new, many of which can be combined. Also, I propose more ways of handicapping. In the appendix, there is additional information and a repository of references to old and new websites.

ABOUT ME

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I am a Master of Science in ~~Math~~, graduated in 1993. I am ~~an author~~ of ~~non-fiction books in Philosophy of Religion. I love games~~, ~~including Go, mainly for their ability to stimulate both hemispheres of the brain and help the mind become balanced and~~ ~~flexible~~.

I am a Master of Science in Mathematics, graduated in 1993 at the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands.

I am an author of non-fiction books in Philosophy of Religion, and several books on games (Go, Abalone, Homeworlds).

In addition, games have a social component and are a pleasant pastime and can be the subject of interesting discussions.

Games have many more benefits, such as increased memory, fluidity of thought, concentration, attention span.

Recently, I've fully embraced my love for games as a skill, and actively promote playing games. I teach and play games, including Go, mainly for their ability to stimulate both hemispheres of the brain and help the mind become balanced and flexible. This comes in handy in a variety of situations, such as with learning computer skills. In addition, games have a social component, are a pleasant pastime, and can be the subject of and the inspiration for interesting discussions. Games have many more benefits, such as: increased memory, fluidity of thought, focus, attention span. Also,

I ~~use them~~ as a tool to ~~teach~~ critical thinking skills, strategy, deductive logic, inductive logic, creativity.

they serve as a tool to learn critical thinking skills, strategy, deductive logic, inductive logic, creativity.

LOONEY LABS GAMES I PLAY/PROMOTE

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* Icehouse is a game I've never actually played yet. This game, I've been told, is more like a sport. It comes with etiquette rules (cool/uncool behavior descriptions). Yes, it's a strategy game, but in real time; it could just as well have been soccer or baseball, none of which I consider to be abstract strategy games either.

Can you believe that Icehouse was the first Looney Pyramid game (from 1989), gave the name "Icehouse pieces" to the Pyramids, and was based on a vague description in Andrew Looney's book "The Empty City" of a game played on Mars 20,000 years ago? Together with his friend John Cooper, he figured out the exact rules, and they've played ~~the~~ game for 6 years ~~or so~~ before the first OTHER game with Looney Pyramids was invented, namely Martian Chess (1995).

'''Fun Fact.''' Can you believe that Icehouse was the first Looney Pyramid game (from 1989), gave the name "Icehouse pieces" to the Pyramids, and was based on a vague description in Andrew Looney's book "The Empty City" of a game played on Mars, 20,000 years ago? Together with his friend John Cooper, Andrew Looney figured out the exact rules, and they've played this game with everybody for about 6 years ''before'' the first OTHER game with Looney Pyramids was invented, namely Martian Chess (1995). Since then, this fan-site is the testimony of the success of the Looney Pyramid game system, with 500+ playable games.

STAR SHIP CAPTAIN LIST

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'''Games marked with * can be played with a Homeworlds set.''' A Homeworlds set consists of 3 trios, each in 4 colors. Some of the games indicated need an Icehouse stash per player, that is 5 trios in a color. If needed, you can create the following combos of two colors: Shell (Red, Yellow) and Ocean (Blue, Green). This gives you 6 trios in each combo, and you're all set to play these games.

1. (+1) * Homeworlds / [[https://www.looneylabs.com/lit/rules/homeworlds-rules Homeworlds PQ Rules]]

1. (+1) * Homeworlds / [[https://www.looneylabs.com/lit/rules/homeworlds-rules Homeworlds PQ Rules]] + Variants! Including [[Homeworlds Settlers]] and [[Peaceful Homeworlds]].

2. (-1) Zendo (multiplayer) / * Ikkozendo / [[http://www.koryheath.com/zendo/ Pyramid Zendo Rules]] / [[http://davidartman.com/games/strategy-game/ikkozendo Ikkozendo Rules (Original)]]

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20. (-5) * Treehouse (multiplayer) / [[https://www.looneylabs.com/rules/treehouse Treehouse Rules (Original)]]

'''Honorable Mentions'''

H1. Mini Homeworlds (2-player) / [[https://www.icehousegames.org/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:Homejinks Mini Homeworlds]]

RESOURCES

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I own an extended classic Zendo game, 5 Rainbow stashes and 5 Xeno stashes for a total of 150 pyramids in 10 colors.

Furthermore, I designed, printed and laminated all my boards: 8x8, 7x7, 6x6, 5x5, 4x4, 4x3, 3x3, Hextris, 6 quadrants of Multiplayer Board (for Branches, Twigs and Thorns, Pikemen, etc.). In addition, I have a World War 5 board and 10 Good and Evil cards (for multi-player Homeworlds).

Furthermore, I designed, printed and laminated all my boards: 8x8, 7x7, 6x6, 5x5, 4x4, 4x3, 3x3, Hextris, 6 quadrants of Multiplayer Board (for Branches-Twigs-and-Thorns, Pikemen, etc.). In addition, I have a World War 5 board and 10 Good and Evil cards (for multi-player Homeworlds).

I backed the Kickstarter Pyramid Arcade and as of the end of 2016, I own two PA sets (not opened), to give away one day.

I backed the Kickstarter Pyramid Quartet in March 2020 and contributed to many last minute changes in the rules of PQ Homeworlds; by ~~the~~ ~~end of 2020~~, I ~~hope to receive~~ 1 Martian Chess, 1 ~~Nomids~~ and 3 Homeworlds sets.

I backed the Kickstarter Pyramid Quartet in March 2020 and contributed to many last minute changes in the rules of PQ Homeworlds. In January 2021, I received 1 Martian Chess Set (Silver), and 4 Homeworlds sets, also to give away.

CURRENT PROJECTS

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20201217 - Designed a new game. See News.

20201217 - Designed a new game called Homeworlds Settlers. See News.

20201101 - ~~Adjusted~~ the ~~top~~ 20 ~~with~~ 2 ~~additional~~ games playable with the Homeworlds set ~~(Ice~~ ~~Dao~~ ~~and~~ ~~Martian~~ ~~Mud~~ ~~Wrestling)~~.

20201101 - My next project is to collect the rules of 10+ abstract strategy games playable with the Homeworlds PQ set. See the list above for most likely games included.

20201101 - My next project is to collect the rules of 10+ abstract strategy games playable with the Homeworlds PQ set. See the list above for most games included.

20201030 - Just before the launch of the PQ games, I published today the ''2nd edition'' of the book "Play Homeworlds. Rules, Strategies, Variants" You can download a copy here: [https://tinyurl.com/BC-Homeworlds-V4-1 Play Homeworlds]! After the submission has been approved, the most recent version can also be found on BGG here: ([https://boardgamegeek.com/filepage/193248/play-homeworlds-rules-strategies-variants BGG Play Homeworlds]).

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202008 - The first edition of the book "Play Homeworlds. Rules, Strategies, Variants." is ready.

It contains the major rules and variants of Homeworlds, has 2 sample games, and game notation similar to SuperDuperGames.org.

CHANGE LOG

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20210419 - Edited some entries, included Peaceful Homeworld discussion.

20201101 - Adjusted the top 20 with 2 additional games playable with the Homeworlds set (Ice Dao and Martian Mud Wrestling).