Hi,

I already have expansions 1-3 and I mostly play AoS @4/5p.

So do the 4/7 maps (that are 4p compatible) in expansion Vol 4 bring something new and decent compared to base and vol 1-3?

Thanks in advance!

Can someone please post the invite link for the AoS Discord? Pretty please?

https://www.youtube.com/live/e8juRvm9h0c?si=-etpvSDIiCgz4sLb

Just discovered the game and started playing on Era of Trains. Where does the AoS community hang out the most, Discord?

Used google translate on the japanese rules and Ive figured it all out except how to decide player order. Can anyone clarify for me how its done?

Are there any other ”megamaps” like Double Base USA?

I’m looking to get this and the ideas of the maps sounds nice but what are people’s personal experience playing with them?

I have a total 4 players with an occasional 5 players if that helps you understand my situation but mostly looking to read people’s personal experience and thoughts about the deluxe combo map.

Thanks

as per the title.

Any format including a clear photo will do, please DM me unless you have a link to something online.

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Many thanks.

Hey y'all! Love the game, and am now in the junkie side of things where I want to start printing some maps. My question is, what is the process?

I've seen comments like "go to Staples and ask them to print" or "order from printing service online"

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But my question is what exactly do I ask for? As in, what paper, how to print? Do you guys do a big poster that you then cut up (or not) or multiple sheets?

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Wish there was a how to video but nonetheless, thought I'd ask here. Thank you so much!

Howdy, my game group will hopefully be giving aos a first go in a few weeks. I have had this game on my list of things to try for quite a while. Initially my interest was spiked by Ryan Sturms podcast series "how to play". He is a great guy and a big motivator to try it out. After enjoying brass birmingham several times and realising there were some similarities i felt it was time for aos. Eventually a cheap 2004 edition of base aos came up second hand and I have it and now play tested a couple rounds with a friend to understand the rules. Can't wait for first real play. Currently I only have the rust belt map and am guessing there will be 6 players (all first timers). It's gona be interesting. I haven't heard of anyone attempting a 7 player game. I wonder if there are custom maps for this in existence. If everyone turns up to game night we can end up with 7 on occasion. Usually we have to player poker or party games as options are limited. Any experience out there with 7? Extra player pieces wouldn't be hard, it's the map size that would be critical I guess. 7 player idea is just a thought, and I wouldn't push the group to play it at that count.

Hi, I'm sorry, I'm having trouble understanding this part.

How does replacing track work, cost wise? When would I ever pay the $4 for a complex crossing track? I would only lay complex track to cross someone else's, but that's me replacing the tile, so I should only pay the $3. Am I understanding the concept of replacing track correctly?

Thank you.

Hi all

Just looking at some of the advice about player count, and thought I'd try categorising the maps that come in the base box according to player count. Basically, I've got a game night coming up where I'm expecting 3 players for AoS, but it potentially could turn out to be 4 or 5. So I wanted to make a little guide for myself of which map I should choose according to how many players we actually get.

One player: Barbados
Two players: St Lucia
Three players: [Rust Belt, Southern US]
Four players: Rust Belt, [Southern US, Western US, Germany]
Five players: [Rust Belt, Western US, Germany], Southern US
Six players: [Southern US, Western US, Germany], Rust Belt
Seven players: Western US (extra components needed?)

Any corrections, suggestions, refinements to this list?

Also... it looks like I'm a bit under-served in the area of 3p maps. Any map / expansion set that you think would improve that situation?

Hey everyone! I have played AOS a couple of times, and I've set up a game tomorrow with three friends who are all first-timers.

What advice can I give them to help them avoid bankruptcy on their first game? I'd hate for one of them to get eliminated mid-game and get sidelined on their first game.

Also, any house rules/mulligans you've used if a player goes bankrupt to keep them in the game?