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This page is intended for people who are new to the game of Dominion. It will cover many important topics for those new to the game, providing links to further detail when applicable. | This page is intended for people who are new to the game of Dominion. It will cover many important topics for those new to the game, providing links to further detail when applicable. | ||
| − | == | + | == The Game of Dominion == |
| − | + | === Introduction === | |
| − | === | + | * [http://dominionstrategy.com/2011/06/19/guide-to-the-dominion-base-game/ Guide To The Dominion Base Game] - An article explaining some basic strategy found in [[Dominion_(Base_Set)|Base Dominion]]. |
| − | * [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtkTUMIr-WmKZCd4Q_KnrKtNJKR-vpC8a How to Base Dominion] | + | * [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtkTUMIr-WmKZCd4Q_KnrKtNJKR-vpC8a How to Base Dominion] Video Series by Burning Skull, which goes over general strategy concepts in games using Base Dominion |
| − | * [ | + | * [[Glossary|Dominion Glossary]] - A repository of many common terms used on the blog, forum, and wiki. Don’t be scared away by all the definitions: it’s intended as a reference, not as essential knowledge. Many of these terms and phrases will link to in depth wiki pages. |
| − | * [ | + | * Dominion [[Who's Who]] - An introduction to some of the important individuals involved with the game of Dominion. |
| − | * [ | + | * [http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=5425.msg133391#msg133391 Beginner Strategy Guide] - An introductory guide to the most basic levels of Dominion strategy. |
| − | === | + | === [[Strategy]] === |
| + | * [[Big Money]] - Discussion of what the 'Big Money' strategy is and why it is not unstoppable. | ||
| + | * [http://dominionstrategy.com/2011/03/07/actionscards/ Building a +Action/+Cards Engine] - An article from the blog which details how to construct one of the simplest engines in the game. | ||
| + | * [http://dominionstrategy.com/2011/12/27/your-guide-to-beating-attacks/ Your Guide To Beating Attacks] - An article from the blog which details some of the ways you can counter attacking strategies. | ||
* [http://dominionstrategy.com/2012/07/30/building-the-first-game-engine/ Building The First Game Engine] - A guest article by Geronimoo detailing some slightly more advanced strategy in the 'First Game' kingdom. | * [http://dominionstrategy.com/2012/07/30/building-the-first-game-engine/ Building The First Game Engine] - A guest article by Geronimoo detailing some slightly more advanced strategy in the 'First Game' kingdom. | ||
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=== Frequently Asked Questions === | === Frequently Asked Questions === | ||
| − | * My friend plays a strategy where he only buys money and victory cards and is able to keep winning. [http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=1500.0 What's the deal?] - The basic strategy is called "[[Big Money]]" and it is not at all unbeatable. | + | * My friend plays a strategy where he only buys money and victory cards and is able to keep winning. [http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=1500.0 What's the deal?] - The basic strategy is called "[[Big Money]]" and it is not at all unbeatable. |
* Yes, it is technically possible to play [[Tactician#Play_Two_Tacticians_In_One_Turn|two Tacticians]] in one turn. | * Yes, it is technically possible to play [[Tactician#Play_Two_Tacticians_In_One_Turn|two Tacticians]] in one turn. | ||
| − | * Why didn't I get triple the VP chips when I played King's Court on my Goons? - {{Card|Goons}} gives VP chips per goons | + | * Why didn't I get triple the VP chips when I played King's Court on my Goons? - {{Card|Goons}} gives VP chips per goons ''in play''. See {{Card|Goons}} wiki page or page 8 of the [[Prosperity]] [http://www.riograndegames.com/uploads/Game/Game_361_gameRules.pdf Rulebook] for details. Similar rules apply with {{Card|Highway}}, {{Card|Princess}}, and {{Card|Merchant Guild}}. |
== Purchasing The Game == | == Purchasing The Game == | ||
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===== Isotropic ===== | ===== Isotropic ===== | ||
| − | [[Isotropic]] was a very popular unofficial online | + | [[Isotropic]] was a very popular unofficial online implentation of Dominion. It offered a very simple presentation of the game and hosted over 10 million games of Dominion. |
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=== Online Resources === | === Online Resources === | ||
===== Dominion (Card Game) Discord Server ===== | ===== Dominion (Card Game) Discord Server ===== | ||
| − | The [[Dominion Discord]] is | + | The [[Dominion Discord]] is a discord server which has supplanted Dominion Strategy as the hub for organized Dominion play and discussion. |
===== DominionStrategy.com ===== | ===== DominionStrategy.com ===== | ||
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[[Dominion Videos]] are video recordings of Dominion games (typically online games) used for strategy and analysis. Videos give the viewer an inside look at gameplay that game logs simply can't provide. The video of the game play is usually supplemented with commentary by the player recording, offering insights into the player's strategy, thought processes, and decision making. | [[Dominion Videos]] are video recordings of Dominion games (typically online games) used for strategy and analysis. Videos give the viewer an inside look at gameplay that game logs simply can't provide. The video of the game play is usually supplemented with commentary by the player recording, offering insights into the player's strategy, thought processes, and decision making. | ||
===== CouncilRoom.com ===== | ===== CouncilRoom.com ===== | ||
| − | CouncilRoom.com is a site dedicated to generating statistics from the logs of games played on [[Isotropic]]. It has not been updated to catalog logs from Dominion Online. | + | CouncilRoom.com is a site dedicated to generating statistics from the logs of games played on [[Isotropic]]. It has not yet been updated to catalog logs from Dominion Online. |
===== Other ===== | ===== Other ===== | ||
* BoardGameGeek - [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36218/dominion Game Page], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/forums/thing/36218/dominion Forums], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Dominion_FAQ Dominion FAQ], and [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Complete_and_All-Encompassing_Dominion_FAQ Dominion Rules FAQ] | * BoardGameGeek - [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36218/dominion Game Page], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/forums/thing/36218/dominion Forums], [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Dominion_FAQ Dominion FAQ], and [http://www.boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Complete_and_All-Encompassing_Dominion_FAQ Dominion Rules FAQ] | ||
