I received my upgrade kit for Through the Ages earlier this year, so it went back into the bag, so I've played three more times this last half-year. Looking back on the various strategy comments, I think they hold up well, although looking at BGG's strategy forum, I'm shocked to see even more emphasis on military. (Ten Military by the end of Age I? Vhojha Moi!)
In short, TtA's second wind has strengthened. My most recent game (a four player game with new players) took 6 hours, but didn't overstay its welcome. As I approach the ten game mark, I don't think my copy will be jettisoned anytime soon.
I'm in the camp that would like to see an expansion that didn't just add cards, but also removed an equal number each game (to add variability). For example, instead of having the same four leaders in each age, have four "Leader/Wonder" cards, and then randomly pick them out. So one game might not have Napoleon, etc. [For planning purposes, you could randomly deal out the leaders/wonders used before the game, or not, depending on how you feel about adding chaos to a long game]. Adding a few new events (and enough tactics/agressions to balance) would also be nice.
Is anyone else still playing this, or has it's time come and gone?
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