Agricola: NL-Deck

This deck would've been cool (if a bit unbalanced) if not for the crap choice of artwork. I rate Agricola a 10 and these regional decks that aren't in the spirit of the original game 1's; first the art turns off everyone, I can't play with these cards, and second the quality of the content of the cards is diminishing with so many cards out now. A shame.

Sleeved: Swan Panasia Games 60x92mm, Thick [120]

Lots of people complain that the cards are to powerful but there are tons of powerful cards already and these break out of the restrictions of the game a bit, which makes it quite interesting.

I'm not a big fan of the expansion decks for the Agricola. I think they change the game from something competitive to "lets add a wacky unique event." They are fine if that's what you play them for, but they certainly aren't necessary.

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Another bunch of Occupations and Minor Improvements for my beloved farming game is of course a welcome addition. The dutch-themed decks have a mix of cards inspired by famous paintings of the dutch masters, and cards paying a tribute to contemporary dutch personalities from sports and other fields. The latter are a little odd and disappointing (there is a card about the infamous "spit" made by a soccer player... c'mon, guys...).

The cards are nevertheless playable and varied.

The verdict is: you don't really HAVE to own this deck. Unless you are an Agricolaholic, of course...

Update, february 11, 2013: this deck contains many cards that seem overpowered and not mucj playtested! Rating dropped to 6.

Unlike others, I have no problem with the artwork of this deck. However, it is a little frustrating that very few cards in this deck deal with animals. There is a big emphasis on crops and obviously fishing. I guess there aren't or weren't many animals raised in the Netherlands.