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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Norse Mythology in Books

Mar 8, 2022  
Norse Mythology
Norse Mythology
Neil Gaiman | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.4 (38 Ratings)
Book Rating
42 of 230
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Norse Mythology
By Neil Gaiman
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Neil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents a bravura rendition of the Norse gods and their world from their origin though their upheaval in Ragnarok.

In Norse Mythology, Gaiman stays true to the myths in envisioning the major Norse pantheon: Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin’s son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki—son of a giant—blood brother to Odin and a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator.

Gaiman fashions these primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds and delves into the exploits of deities, dwarfs, and giants. Through Gaiman’s deft and witty prose, these gods emerge with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to duping others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.


Quick read and so good I really enjoyed Gaimans retellings!
  
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Lumos (380 KP) rated Dice Forge in Tabletop Games

Mar 19, 2018  
Dice Forge
Dice Forge
2017 | Ancient, Dice Game, Fantasy
9
8.0 (8 Ratings)
Tabletop Game Rating
I wish the two dice were colored more distinct colors. They are an off white and a really light tan and it makes it hard to tell them apart. (0 more)
This game is really unique. I enjoy deck builders and dice games and this combines the two. Instead of building a deck of cards, however, you are altering the faces of a pair of dice to accumulate resources and take actions. I like that you gather resources on all players' turns because it allows you to have enough to do on your turn. This is a competitive game, however there is little you can do that will really hinder anther player's game play. There are some "attacks" but they are more little setbacks for the other player rather than total game changers. Overall, I think this is a really fun game. It takes a little playing before you get the hang of how to change the die faces, but it is really pretty easy once you get it together. I also like the fact that it is a fast game. Since all players are rolling during all the turns, you aren't really waiting for your turn, which is nice.
  
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Grant Imperfection Mitchell (0 KP) rated Mice and Mystics in Tabletop Games

Mar 15, 2020  
Mice and Mystics
Mice and Mystics
2012 | Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures
10
8.8 (8 Ratings)
Tabletop Game Rating
Co-op taking away tension of competitive (3 more)
Fun for all ages after a few rule adjustments
The story its self is a rich, beautiful tale of adventure
Combat is simple
For people new to the genre, reading all the rules including those for new tile spaces could be cumbersome (0 more)
Mice and Mystics is a great story telling boardgame in a series by Jerry Hawthorne. The game follows Prince Collin and his court of advisors who turn themselves to mice to escape certain death at the hands of an evil witch.

The whole game plays out by reading the story that accompanies the box and then playing out scenarios depicted by board pieces and using beautifully sculpted miniatures to navigate and fight the queens rat forces, spiders and more.
Its a game for the whole family which is brilliant, although to keep things moving smoothly for younger kids some rules can be stripped back for sure. This game is imaginative, difficulty can ramp up quickly making it challenging for all level of players and even though its co-op you can always just compete for kills......Centipedes only count as one.
  
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