Universal Agricola - (by Playdek, Inc.)

Discussion in 'iPhone and iPad Games' started by Sanuku, Jun 12, 2013.

  1. andsoitgoes

    andsoitgoes Well-Known Member

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    Add it to appshopper or the TA app, no one here would know what PlayDek has in mind. It's a very adept app that is an excellent way to play the game, but your tastes are a loss to me...
     
  2. Appletini

    Appletini Well-Known Member

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    I'll be diplomatic, and advise you to simply wait: if you don't see the game drop in price during next week's 4th of July sales, then you can take comfort in knowing that it'll likely remain as it is for the foreseeable future, and can look forward to buying it at full price next month when you have sufficient funds.
     
  3. ipad2user

    ipad2user Well-Known Member

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    Good advice, I'll do that! Thanks
     
  4. Konakuer

    Konakuer Well-Known Member

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    Need a sale... Only got 3 bucks left :(
     
  5. darthpotato

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    Looking for friends!

    Hey all,

    I'm looking for people willing to play regular games, over 7-21 days. Any number of players would be great!

    Add me at:

    darthpotato

    Thanks!
     
  6. SkyMuffin

    SkyMuffin Well-Known Member

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    i LOVE this game and it's a pretty solid implementation, but I agree that the tutorial is super lacking. Also, I wish they had a quick button to pull up the scoring card that comes with the physical game. much better than looking at the in-game rules, which just has big paragraphs for each section.

    the battery life is AWFUL, too. :( i basically have to play with my iPad plugged in or it dies in two or three hours.
     
  7. Appletini

    Appletini Well-Known Member

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    I don't think there's any iOS boardgame that has a tutorial that is more extensive and comprehensive than the one in Agricola. Honestly, if you can't figure out how to play the game from the massive multi-part tutorial provided, I'm not sure what more you can reasonably expect Playdek to do for you.

    There is: tapping the stage/round info at the top left of the screen will bring up the "Game Stages" card, and tapping that will flip the card to the scoring side, which resembles the physical one but updates and keeps track of your current score for you. This is covered in the tutorial.

    Can't speak for the iPad 2, but this isn't an issue on a 4th-gen iPad, at least.
     
  8. currymutton

    currymutton Well-Known Member

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    Introduction: My GCID is griffin611, I am total noob and play Family Mode mostly. I play at least once every day, prefer 21-day games
     
  9. projectmoonlightcafe

    projectmoonlightcafe Well-Known Member

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    alright...when are you going to take my money for I and K decks?
     
  10. Bobafettm

    Bobafettm Member

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    I really wish they did an open world practice environment with more rounds... I'm horrible at this game but for some reason enjoy it. I just wish I could play more of it rather than it being done in a few rounds
     
  11. lavenders2

    lavenders2 Active Member

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    Well this just got updated for IOS7, and I am curious as to whether Playdek will eventually release the I and K decks. Would love to see them in the game!
     
  12. Appletini

    Appletini Well-Known Member

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    We already know they're going to release those two decks; they are both due out later this year. Playdek's immediate focus is getting the card game Tanto Cuore out in early October.
     
  13. Baracus

    Baracus Well-Known Member

    I had never heard of this game before - what a weird theme! Not sure about that :/
     
  14. lavenders2

    lavenders2 Active Member

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    Thank you for the info! Tanto Cuore should hopefully make me happy till then
     
  15. Wisely

    Wisely Well-Known Member

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    Does Playdek offer app discount?

    Hi all

    Am very keen to try out this game but I am not confident I can handle the game.

    Thus I am hoping there may be a discount on the app so that I can pick it up with lower cost/risk.

    Anyone knows if Playdek typically offers sales during certain time such as Black Friday or Christmas?

    Thanks!
     
  16. andsoitgoes

    andsoitgoes Well-Known Member

    I'll be honest that it is a very daunting game. Very. It makes eclipse look fairly straightforward.

    That said, there's almost a certainty that it'll go on sale between now and the iTunes shutdown, so if you're patient I think you can get it for less and not feel bad if you can't get it :)
     
  17. Wisely

    Wisely Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for replying. Let's hope for my sake you are right!

    Has Agricola ever gone on sale before?
     
  18. biokid

    biokid Well-Known Member

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    Nope, but please be patient for the sale though, because their last holiday season sale (Christmas/ New Year Sale) has a weird timing between 17th and 21st January. So, if you wanted to get this game at a discount price, hang on tight. :D
     
  19. iPadisGreat

    iPadisGreat Well-Known Member

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    Will the I&K decks be an update or IAP? Not really too much of an issue as I'll download Agricola the day those hit, but just curious.

    iPadHasABunchOfIdeasToTryOutInWaterdeep...
     
  20. sapphire_neo

    sapphire_neo Well-Known Member

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    I & K decks will be iAP, here's the concerning quote from Playdek.
     

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