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May 06, 2003
Games: Mystery of the Abbey
I just sent this to a couple of games mailing lists but figured to also post it here.
Kudos to Bruno's Mystery of the Abbey site
I just want to express admiration for Bruno Faidutti's web site supporting the new release of Murder in the Abbey (now called Mystery of the Abbey) at http://faidutti.free.fr/jeux/mystere/mystere.html This is probably the best web site by a designer supporting his game I have ever seen. I hope others follow suit in the future!
He provides great information on the history of the game, the graphic design (I also much prefer the Delval cover design), a few FAQ answers, and my favorite of all, the 'Tactical Hints' page at
http://faidutti.free.fr/jeux/mystere/mysteremoines.html .html This is kind of a strategy guide but from the perspective of four different monks with very different personalities and plans. In my first game of the original where I was totally lost, I won playing the "Novice Severin" strategy ;) :
Novice Severin
Freshly settled in the Abbey, Novice Severin still carries with him the enthusiasm and naive demeanor of his youth. Watching his brethren with bemused benevolence; he finds it hard to believe that a murder was committed in so sacred a place. Trusting in the judgment of others and his lucky star, he's eager to help and is often the first to run to Chapter Hall.
Try to guess what the other players are thinking, what they are looking for, taking the risk of following them onto wrong leads. Make revelations early and often (assume the culprit is bearded the minute you?ve crossed out more shaved monks, for instance) and do not hesitate to accuse monks that others seem to suspect ? even if you have no proof of your own.
Kudos to Bruno!
ps. I also quite recommend the game although it won't be for everyone as it is a chaotic deduction game which is almost an oxymoron but very well done. I don't yet have my copy of the new version in hand but will soon.
Posted by aarondf at May 6, 2003 05:49 PM
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