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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]]. |
− | * [ | + | * [[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. |
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− | === | + | === [[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 the Isotropic [http://dominion.isotropic.org/faq/#goons FAQ] or page 8 of the [[Prosperity]] [http://www.riograndegames.com/uploads/Game/Game_361_gameRules.pdf Rulebook] for details. Similar rules apply with Highway and Princess. |
+ | * My opponent has pinned me and started thinning my deck. What happened? - You are probably on the wrong end of the King's Court/Goons/Masquerade [http://dominionstrategy.com/2011/03/18/combo-of-the-day-24-kings-courtgoonsmasquerade/ pin]. The pin will work with any other attack which forces your opponent to discard down to three cards. | ||
== Purchasing The Game == | == Purchasing The Game == | ||
=== Which Expansion To Buy === | === Which Expansion To Buy === | ||
− | One of the most regular questions new players ask is which [[expansions]] they should get. There is a [http://dominionstrategy.com/what-expansions-should-i-get/ post] over on the blog which tries to answer this question, and you can find a few [[Dominion Strategy | + | One of the most regular questions new players ask is which [[expansions]] they should get. There is a [http://dominionstrategy.com/what-expansions-should-i-get/ post] over on the blog which tries to answer this question, and you can find a few [[Dominion Strategy Forums|forum]] threads ([http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=635.0 1],[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=1119.0 2],[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=3598.0 3],[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=3722.0 4],[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=4347.0 5],[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=4399.0 6],[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=4872.0 7],[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=5010.0 8],[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=5040.0 9]) on the subject as well. If you are looking for more information, there are also a few forum threads ([http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=2087.0 1],[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=2092.0 2],[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=2113.0 3],[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=2288.0 4],[http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=2396.25 5]) which compare various attributes of the different expansions. |
=== Promo Cards === | === Promo Cards === | ||
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=== Card Storage === | === Card Storage === | ||
− | Solutions for Dominion [[Card Storage]] are frequently discussed by people who own multiple expansions of the game. | + | Solutions for Dominion [[Card Storage]] are frequently discussed by people who own multiple expansions of the game. Their is no 'best' solution to the problem, and solutions will vary by taste and resources. |
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== Dominion Online == | == Dominion Online == | ||
=== Playing Online === | === Playing Online === | ||
− | ===== | + | There are a currently a few different options for playing Dominion online. Goko is the official online version of the game, and all unofficial versions will be required to shut down one week after Goko goes fully public with their release. |
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+ | [[Goko]] is the official online implementation of Dominion. Located at http://play.goko.com/Dominion/gameClient.html, it is currently in a public Beta status. | ||
===== Isotropic ===== | ===== Isotropic ===== | ||
− | [[Isotropic]] | + | [[Isotropic]] is a very popular unofficial online implentation of Dominion. It offers a very simple presentation of the game and has hosted over 10 million games of Dominion. |
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=== Online Resources === | === Online Resources === | ||
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===== DominionStrategy.com ===== | ===== DominionStrategy.com ===== | ||
[[Dominion Strategy]] is a blog dedicated to analysis and strategy surrounding the game of Dominion. It was created by theory and led to the creation of the [[Dominion Strategy Forum|forums]] and eventually this wiki. | [[Dominion Strategy]] is a blog dedicated to analysis and strategy surrounding the game of Dominion. It was created by theory and led to the creation of the [[Dominion Strategy Forum|forums]] and eventually this wiki. | ||
===== Dominion Strategy Forum ===== | ===== Dominion Strategy Forum ===== | ||
− | The [[Dominion Strategy Forum]] is an offshoot of the Dominion Strategy blog which allows for discussion related to the game of Dominion. All skill levels are welcome. Check out especially the [http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?board=18.0 Help!] forum, where you can post | + | The [[Dominion Strategy Forum]] is an offshoot of the Dominion Strategy blog which allows for discussion related to the game of Dominion. All skill levels are welcome. Check out especially the [http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?board=18.0 Help!] forum, where you can post an Isotropic game log and seek advice on what you did right or wrong, or the [http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?board=7.0 Rules] forum, where you can get your rules questions answered. |
===== Dominion Videos ===== | ===== Dominion Videos ===== | ||
[[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 | + | CouncilRoom.com was a site dedicated to generating statistics from the logs of games played on [[Isotropic]]. Unfortunately, site owner rrenaud has lost interest in maintaining the site and there is a search to find replacements to host the site. Until that time, it appears the site (and all of the relevant links below) will be down. |
===== 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] | ||
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* TV Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/TabletopGame/Dominion TV Tropes] Page | * TV Tropes - [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/TabletopGame/Dominion TV Tropes] Page | ||
* Rio Grande Games - [[RGG]]'s [http://www.riograndegames.com/ website], ednever's informal [http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=3489.msg66890#msg66890 interview] with Jay Tummelson (CEO) | * Rio Grande Games - [[RGG]]'s [http://www.riograndegames.com/ website], ednever's informal [http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=3489.msg66890#msg66890 interview] with Jay Tummelson (CEO) | ||
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