by Dampenon
There are 72 cards in Andean Abyss which can be used for Event or Operation Points. Every card-driven player knows this dilemma mechanism.You are a veteran player, you know all the possible Events ? And you plan your stategy in accordance ? Think about US-players in Twilight Struggle who put influence in France only after "De Gaulle" Event...
Too bad in Andean Abyss ! In Set-up, you will remove 12 of the 72 Events, which will never be used in your game !! And, of course, no one will know these 12 Events...
And all cards will be used only once in AA (there will be no reshuffle) and a lot of Events are Dual (like some in Labyrinth, think about Ben Laden Event).
I think this is a GREAT design idea which will bring more uncertainty (and stress) in your plays of Andean Abyss.