So guys I'm looking for advice, but my needs are so subtle, so nuanced, so constrained by external conditions, that only the most refined of the prestigious codexian minds can hope to be able to present a solution. 
Recently I've been introduced to the tabletop game Talisman.
I'll make it short, the game is somewhat randomey but I've had incredible FUN with it, and I'm looking for similar experiences.
Now, I'm aware that playing solo against an AI is not the same as playing with other people. WELL aware of it actually, but I'm able to separate the issues and state that I fully approve of Talisman's mechanics and I'd have incredible fun with it even in a digital port (which I know it exists, more on that later).
I've also played Magic The Gathering Online a few years ago, and I had to stop as I couldn't control my expenses, basically. I have OCD and playing a game where you can't ever hope of possibly owning all cards brings only frustration in the end (shame, it's a great game). I need some measure of size limit, in my games, not perennial growth.
I've also tried Card Hunter, and I had fun with it too, but, well, same problem if smaller in magnitude - still not a good fit.
Basically I'm coming to the realization that these games have mechanics that I adore but the "collectible" aspect proves to be a deal-breaker.
Somehow the constraints of their medium (I mean tabletop, which is not technically the case of Card Hunter) push them to have flavorful, simple, elegant mechanics that make for entertaining rounds, dramatic effects, big swings of power, and so on.
I want more of that but I can't play collectible.
The Talisman adaptation looks like a no-brainer (it can be played against AIs) but not all expansions are out at the moment, I'm not sure if all of them will be made, and my OCD won't be happy if they won't (I know it's an irrational condition, but I can't "just" get rid of it
).
Also, getting them all outside of a Steam sale would seem somewhat expensive (still I think I'll get this sooner or later).
So I'm looking for some brainstorming, and "lateral thinking" would be welcomed too (for instance, I've heard that King's Bounty feels somewhat like a tabletop game. Could that fit my desires?).
I could even be swayed into installing an iOS emulator, if that's what it takes.
So thanks in advance for any input
Recently I've been introduced to the tabletop game Talisman.
I'll make it short, the game is somewhat randomey but I've had incredible FUN with it, and I'm looking for similar experiences.
Now, I'm aware that playing solo against an AI is not the same as playing with other people. WELL aware of it actually, but I'm able to separate the issues and state that I fully approve of Talisman's mechanics and I'd have incredible fun with it even in a digital port (which I know it exists, more on that later).
I've also played Magic The Gathering Online a few years ago, and I had to stop as I couldn't control my expenses, basically. I have OCD and playing a game where you can't ever hope of possibly owning all cards brings only frustration in the end (shame, it's a great game). I need some measure of size limit, in my games, not perennial growth.
I've also tried Card Hunter, and I had fun with it too, but, well, same problem if smaller in magnitude - still not a good fit.
Basically I'm coming to the realization that these games have mechanics that I adore but the "collectible" aspect proves to be a deal-breaker.
Somehow the constraints of their medium (I mean tabletop, which is not technically the case of Card Hunter) push them to have flavorful, simple, elegant mechanics that make for entertaining rounds, dramatic effects, big swings of power, and so on.
I want more of that but I can't play collectible.
The Talisman adaptation looks like a no-brainer (it can be played against AIs) but not all expansions are out at the moment, I'm not sure if all of them will be made, and my OCD won't be happy if they won't (I know it's an irrational condition, but I can't "just" get rid of it
).Also, getting them all outside of a Steam sale would seem somewhat expensive (still I think I'll get this sooner or later).
So I'm looking for some brainstorming, and "lateral thinking" would be welcomed too (for instance, I've heard that King's Bounty feels somewhat like a tabletop game. Could that fit my desires?).
I could even be swayed into installing an iOS emulator, if that's what it takes.
So thanks in advance for any input
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