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I Fought a Vampire in Elder Scrolls BOTSE | High Elf Warden Build | Roots and All Session # 1
I continue my journey exploring this game for 100 hours. In this episode I explore Skyrim on the tail of a Vampire. I show off clashes, delves and a Dungeon!
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3 Reasons I Might Love Sweet Lands
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In this video I give you what amounts to first impressions for Sweet Lands, Uchibacoya's most recent crowdfunding project. After only playing this a few times I am tempted to say I love it and these are the 3 reasons why....oh and 1 thing I would change. www.kickstarter.com/projects/uchibacoyapiece/sweet-lands-advanced-strategy-game-to-build-candy-city @uchibacoya386 00:00 Intro 01:56 Reason #1...
ROOT Homeland | Frogs & Bats Are Game Changing
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In this video I give a a brief overview of both the Lilypad Diaspora and Twilight Council, the two newest factions being introduced in the ROOT Homeland Expansion. #boardgamer #tabletopgamer #boardgamegeek ROOT Homeland Campaign- www.kickstarter.com/projects/2074786394/the-next-root-expansion Join this channel to get access to perks: ua-cam.com/channels/uOdRfMqszzb8vRWA-ygUSA.htmljoin
Unconscious Mind, Finally a Thematic Euro
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I dive into Fantasia Games newest creation in Unconscious Mind. #boardgamer #boardgamegeek Support the Show : ua-cam.com/channels/uOdRfMqszzb8vRWA-ygUSA.htmljoin
Creature Caravan, Wanderlust or Wanderbust?
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* A Review Copy Was Provided By Red Raven Games* Will Ryan Laukat's newest dice placement tableau builder have me packing up to follow the caravan or letting it pass on by? In this video I lead you through a visual journey to discover what this game is all about and if it is for me or not? #boardgamer #tabletopgames Support me here: ua-cam.com/channels/uOdRfMqszzb8vRWA-ygUSA.htmljoin
Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the Second Era | Session #1 (Finale)
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Join the Cardboard Club Here: ua-cam.com/channels/uOdRfMqszzb8vRWA-ygUSA.htmljoin I continue my journey exploring this game for 100 hours. Will I overcome the challenges of my first Season #1? #boardgamer #boardgamegeek #tabletopgaming
Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the Second Era | Session #1 (Days 5-10)
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Join the Cardboard Club Here: ua-cam.com/channels/uOdRfMqszzb8vRWA-ygUSA.htmljoin I continue my journey exploring this game for 100 hours. In this episode continue Session 1 with some more clashing on our way to our second quest step. We also correct some rules mistakes form the last episode and discuss what I am creating to learn this game easier. #boardgamer #boardgamegeek #tabletopgaming
Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the Second Era | Session #1 (Days 1-4)
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Join the Cardboard Club Here: ua-cam.com/channels/uOdRfMqszzb8vRWA-ygUSA.htmljoin I continue my journey exploring this game for 100 hours. In this episode we build our first character and go after 1 of 3 quest steps for this first session. We start our journey in Black Marsh and are questing for the Mages Guild. #boardgamer #boardgamegeek #tabletopgaming
Elder Scrolls Road To 100 Hrs | I Learn to Delve | Ep 002
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Help me make more content like this: ua-cam.com/channels/uOdRfMqszzb8vRWA-ygUSA.htmljoin In this episode we pick up back where we left off which was day 3 of the tutorial. We will delve, complete a quest step and Chip Theory sends us on our way to finally start exploring this game. #boardgames #tabletopgaming
5 Games I Would Play With Aliens
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Aliens crashed in my backyard, this is what I am playing... #boardgamer #boardgamegeek #tabletopgaming Join My Cardboard Club Here: ua-cam.com/channels/uOdRfMqszzb8vRWA-ygUSA.htmljoin 00:00 Intro Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5
Elder Scrolls Road To 100 Hrs | The Journey Begins | Ep001
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The is the first in a series where I spend 100 hours in Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the Second Era. This episode Is part 1 of me struggling a bit getting acclimated to the tutorial. Future episodes will include dives into all things Elder Scrolls as I play my way through to the 100 hour mark. #boardgamer #tabletopgaming If you want to support me join this club: ua-cam.com/channels/uOdRfMqszzb8vRW...
Neon Gorilla AMA #1
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I LOVE 38% of Cthulhu Death May Die Fear of the Unknown
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I dive into the brand new stand alone Cthulhu Death May Die Fear of the Unknown and ask the question. Is it ALL good? This is an overview of the core system and a look at investigators, episodes and Elder ones in this box. Join my Cardboard Club Here : ua-cam.com/channels/uOdRfMqszzb8vRWA-ygUSA.htmljoin 00:00 Intro 01:55 Overview 06:25 System Critique 10:18 Investigators 20:55 Episodes 27:49 El...
Wondrous Creatures, Everdell but COOLER
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I investigate the similarities between Wondrous Creatures and Everdell. Most importantly I answer, which one is cooler? #boardgamer #tabletopgames @badcomet2455 Support me here: ua-cam.com/channels/uOdRfMqszzb8vRWA-ygUSA.htmljoin
Harvest is a Pumpkin Spice Latte, both are YUMMY!
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Harvest is a Pumpkin Spice Latte, both are YUMMY!
Puerto Rico Special Edition Campaign Analysis
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Puerto Rico Special Edition Campaign Analysis
Puerto Rico is Toxic & More Reasons To Play It
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Puerto Rico is Toxic & More Reasons To Play It
5 Games too SEXY to CULL
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5 Games too SEXY to CULL
Leviathan Wilds is fine.
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Leviathan Wilds is fine.
You are MISSING OUT if you don't play Barrage
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You are MISSING OUT if you don't play Barrage
Top 5 Most Viral Board Games Right Now
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Top 5 Most Viral Board Games Right Now
23 games I might save in a fire...
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23 games I might save in a fire...
Defenders of the Wild | Spirit Island Light?
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Defenders of the Wild | Spirit Island Light?
9 games I wish I played sooner
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9 games I wish I played sooner
Top 6 Most Viral Board Games August wk 1
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Top 6 Most Viral Board Games August wk 1
You should play SEERS Catalog
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You should play SEERS Catalog
Will Dead Reckoning Port of Call walk the plank?
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Will Dead Reckoning Port of Call walk the plank?
Dead Reckoning Post FOMO All Content Analysis
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Dead Reckoning Post FOMO All Content Analysis
I address ARCS negative reviews
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I address ARCS negative reviews
I ranked the ARCS Guild Cards
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I ranked the ARCS Guild Cards

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  • @aloharay
    @aloharay 12 годин тому

    destruction staff seems to have a lot of negative consequences to the party when it is used. So much so that it does not appear to be good when solo, because there are no other party members to spread the negative love to.

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 12 годин тому

      I have found it to be pretty good regardless of negative effects.

  • @Banterbear
    @Banterbear 23 години тому

    Sounds like the same issue as with Marvel Zombies. The Retail box is a very bare bones version with no variety in characters, and then when you pile on Expansions and the stretch goals boxes, it really opens up to trying different things. Guess its an overall strategy on CMONs part to get people into the crowdfunding dynamic, while still having a retail presence. I just backed Season 5, only a basic pledge but get a stretch goals box to offer a bit of variance. See if I like it, then the other seasons are there to buy if need be.

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 19 годин тому

      Yeah this looks to be the business model.

    • @Banterbear
      @Banterbear 18 годин тому

      @Neon_Gorilla It does really draw you into the crowdfunding when you get so much more gameplay, But I can't help thinking they could put just a little bit more into the retail boxes rather than stripping them back completely. For example, with Marvel Zombies, just having 8-10 Zombies heroes and Living Abominations instead of the 6 would really open up the player choice. Instead, pledge backers get dozen and dozens of extra characters, to the point they aren't using most of them more than once🤷.

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 17 годин тому

      @ I would imagine there is one box worth of highly interesting content in each campaign. They add bloat to add boxes. With marvel I would imagine there are a couple fringe characters each person really is excited for but you have to buy all 50 to get them. I think the fact that the campaigns are so successful legitimizes the practice I just don’t have the wallet and space to participate in it.

    • @Banterbear
      @Banterbear 16 годин тому

      @@Neon_Gorilla There's a lot of gameplay bloat in both Marvel Zombies and Marvel United. I think there's an issue with having to make everything compatible and work within the game system, and having to balance, also limits how far they take any one element. So every character in Zombies has the same function of doing damage to the opposing mob, and whether they are throwing 3 dice and hitting on four or four dice and hitting on a 3+, they tend to play similarly. They do have individual powers which give them a bit of nuance, but there's only so much space to push into there. The missions do give the game variety and it definitely fun to play, but that part of the content isn't what's driving those expansion box FOMO pledges😉. It's similar in the United system. The Villain pieces really drive the play experience and actually do make each game feel different, but the heroes are very samey. I see them primarily as collectable/paintable miniatures and worth getting if you like that side of the hobby, but for gameplay, you can pick ten heroes minis and you won't miss much just playing through as many villains as you like with those.

  • @dyland13
    @dyland13 День тому

    for me its Ticket to Ride. I NEVER had the want to play it, it looked (im so sorry i know) too "kiddy", like monopoly-esque. BOY WAS I WRONG. Played it at a friend's house once and wow what an amazing game!

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla День тому

      @@dyland13 go watch my ticket to ride legends of the west video. I loved it as a campaign.

    • @dyland13
      @dyland13 День тому

      @Neon_Gorilla will do

  • @edwardmorgan8084
    @edwardmorgan8084 День тому

    1:19 represent

  • @davidrauschd
    @davidrauschd 2 дні тому

    Thanks for the great gameplay video! I like how you are on screen vs just seeing hands.

  • @ludwigmises
    @ludwigmises 2 дні тому

    Just saw one the other day called “The Six of VIII”, themed around the 6 wives of Henry VIII. It’s for partnership play, mainly, and looks good.

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 2 дні тому

      I like the timeline hook, has promise

  • @chizmw
    @chizmw 4 дні тому

    They aren't "replacement actions", they're additional/alternate action choices if that standard action is available to you. (rules p20)

  • @Hansi251
    @Hansi251 5 днів тому

    Just 2 minor rule notes: 1st turn has to be in town. Enemies prioritize closeness over their printed priority. Nice job letting your companions do your job ^^ Didnt know prior to this video that companions can play such a big role in this game.

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 5 днів тому

      @@Hansi251 thanks this was filmed quite a while ago and still quite new to it so companions were critical. I don’t know how well I do true solo without them. Not much can make up for extra turns and rolls.

  • @LarimoreStudios
    @LarimoreStudios 6 днів тому

    Always killing it!

  • @adamjc9167
    @adamjc9167 6 днів тому

    Welcome back, I'm so excited to get my copy soon.

  • @danielshanks8297
    @danielshanks8297 6 днів тому

    Oh thank goodness you’re back!!!

  • @smoogums89
    @smoogums89 6 днів тому

    Jeez man he returns. Hope your enjoying Christmas with your family don't feel like you need to rush videos out.

  • @-Ambos-
    @-Ambos- 7 днів тому

    Your videos really are great. You should have way more followers and I bet this will come. It is so important to get the impression that the reviewer likes specific points about at game that I could like too and you are doing this very well. While I appreciate your thought behind not doing rankings, I think that a “best of 2024”, “best of all time”, … would at this point be very very good for the UA-cam algorithm.

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 6 днів тому

      @@-Ambos- thanks for the kind words. I do have plans for A 2024 tier list!

  • @smashpunk
    @smashpunk 7 днів тому

    Excited to dive into this elder Scrolls stuff soon, as my game will be coming. I try to avoid watching too much before I start to play myself. But your videos have always been very helpful and very well produced. Interested to see you play and hear your opinions and tips and tricks!

  • @stormburns
    @stormburns 7 днів тому

    4 frame set-up 👀 yay magika!

  • @Hansi251
    @Hansi251 7 днів тому

    Yay! New content, love it!

  • @ChristopherOdd
    @ChristopherOdd 7 днів тому

    Glad you're back man! Missed ya! Been going back to watch your TMB stuff a lot.

  • @RyanOConnellCFA
    @RyanOConnellCFA 7 днів тому

    Wow 3 cameras is a crazy setup!

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 7 днів тому

      for these Elder Scrolls playthoughs I have been experimenting with using Ecamm live rather than editing 3 4k views together which would be a nightmare for me. Pretty easy. the dice cam is just my iPhone.

    • @RyanOConnellCFA
      @RyanOConnellCFA 7 днів тому

      @@Neon_Gorilla That camera setup is insane. 4 separate 4k cameras rolling at the same time is some next level stuff

  • @Jedduh
    @Jedduh 7 днів тому

    Excited for this play through!

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 7 днів тому

      this will be a three parter....I haven't cut the others but I imagine it will be at lease 8 hours all together

    • @Jedduh
      @Jedduh 7 днів тому

      @ good thing I have some vacation time lined up!

  • @meeple
    @meeple 7 днів тому

    Loving the effort on the post production! Has the game sucked you in (no pun intended, but I'll own it).

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 7 днів тому

      Thank you, this is actually a pretty low effort edit. All of the views are created in Ecamm live and recorded to one file so I don't have to do much in post out side of all the dead time cuts. The game is great. Still plenty of overhead like TMB but after a few plays I got into a groove. I will forget much of it after stepping away from it for a while thought :)

  • @RyanOConnellCFA
    @RyanOConnellCFA 8 днів тому

    Hey! Are you just taking a temporary break from UA-cam?

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 8 днів тому

      Thanks for asking. This is sort of a complicated question, I am dealing with some burnout after really grinding hard for 6 months or so. I am slowly editing a play through and have 3 or 4 reviews I have committed to but am kind of at the point of trying to find my "why", if that makes sense. If you saw the "UA-cam is a boardgame" video I was trying to figure out what success looks like and the goals I would have and even if how long I will continue. I am still at a similar place where it takes so much time and the ROI on that time is a negative number. I tried to do memberships and only got a handful of supporters so now if I want it to be self sustaining I have to essentially make commercials "previews" for money and that does not excite me so I suppose the short answer to your question is I don't know. I am sure I will make a few more videos but time will tell if I can find a healthy balance and treat this channel as a hobby rather than the job it turned into. Without member support I highly doubt I will ever make 1- 2 videos a week like I was.

    • @RyanOConnellCFA
      @RyanOConnellCFA 8 днів тому

      @@Neon_Gorilla I was seeing your output of how many videos you were making and the quality they were at and I was rather shocked at your output and volume being a video maker myself. I kept think to myself "how has this guy not burned out yet!?" I have taken two separate 6+ month breaks from UA-cam, one in 2021 and one in 2022. Both times I came back and now I am posting once or twice a week. In my opinion, the best way to view it is as a part time thing and to see where you find efficiencies. Lately, I have just been bulk shooting 3 or 4 videos at a time. You could always try posting like twice a month or something and see if that makes you happier

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 8 днів тому

      @@RyanOConnellCFA yeah I took a similar break last year and came back re-energized. I can never really predict what my motivation will be. I think when the channel is growing it's easy to do but continuing to grind through those edits when it is not is tough. We will see....I am highly editing right this second so that is a step in the right direction.

    • @RyanOConnellCFA
      @RyanOConnellCFA 8 днів тому

      @@Neon_Gorilla I never like the idea of motivation, because it implies that you are going to do something when the feelings are right. For me, its much better to have a set in advance schedule to stick to that needs to be done regardless of how I feel when the thing needs to be done. But with a schedule, then it needs to not be too intense that you can't stick to it. It seems like you were riding on pure motivation and had crazy output and then crashed hard

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 8 днів тому

      I hear that and certainly grinded through the motivation blocks for a few months. I am not sure what the goal was at this point to be honest. It is a thankless pursuit that costs me money. I love board games and like when videos I create are recognized. But at this point I can’t really see a scenario that it will ever be more than a dopamine source. That might be ok. I personally might be better off finding a more productive pursuit though.

  • @GourmetBurrito
    @GourmetBurrito 9 днів тому

    Thanks for the video! How did you like it solo?

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 9 днів тому

      I think the solo was fun and light. For my uses I a probably playing something a little heavier solo though. I will mostly play this co-op with my son. Perfect weight.

  • @TateRoberts_007
    @TateRoberts_007 11 днів тому

    I said this in my review on BGG and got roasted for it. These negatives are killers for me. This game isn’t great and relies WAY too much on luck.

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 11 днів тому

      Yeah I think the nature of luck is some who have only played it a couple times can have a completely different experience.

  • @familymeeple
    @familymeeple 12 днів тому

    Hey. Thanks for the vid and always interesting to hear others experience and thoughts, particularly given this is being sold as a core box standalone, presenting an alternative entry point for newcomers. For myself, CDMD was the very first all-in Kickstarter i ever backed. During its original campaign, there was just one play through video, by the original creators and, tbh, it pretty much sucked! (The only real enthusiasm came from Eric as co creator; but there was enough there for the game to shine through!). I now have seasons 3 & 4 + expansions content and all in on their latest campaign for seasons 5 & 6! Mainly playing solo, using 2 Investigators,i love the experience and challenge brought through the mass variation between Investigators, episodes and old ones and now, mixed up further with the inclusion of the Relics and Unknown Monsters (yes, i will now include these, 2 per game, as standard to balance the relic use. ) I would say my win ratio is probably 4:5. Always love the big cinematic climatic ending of taking down the old one!

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 11 днів тому

      @@familymeeple yeah I think this game shines with the more content you have.

  • @cortneyjones9196
    @cortneyjones9196 12 днів тому

    For us, it was Quacks of Quendlingburg and Micromacro both for the same reason; my husband thought they looked to kiddish.

  • @bicknays
    @bicknays 14 днів тому

    Super impressed with your setup and editing work putting all the camera views together. Love the battle view. 👍🏼

  • @jamesconnolly849
    @jamesconnolly849 16 днів тому

    AI cringe

  • @jordi1967
    @jordi1967 16 днів тому

    I think Cascadia is my favorite. But in the comparison I would remove the expansion. I'm only talking about the base game. Since it's not fair to the other two games. That if they had expansion they could improve a lot too.

  • @taylorg11
    @taylorg11 17 днів тому

    Great review. First video of yours I have seen - just subbed. I just ordered this game, and you got me super excited to get it to the table.

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 17 днів тому

      I like it even more at this point, great purchase and thanks for watching!

  • @JacobPorterLadder
    @JacobPorterLadder 18 днів тому

    I miss you

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 18 днів тому

      that is nice of you....I am on a bit of a mental health break right now.

    • @JacobPorterLadder
      @JacobPorterLadder 18 днів тому

      @Neon_Gorilla absolutely understandable, we all deserve breaks, just wanted to let you know was all. DO NOT RUSH BACK, ENJOY LIFE.

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 18 днів тому

      @@JacobPorterLadder appreciate you

  • @justineld4905
    @justineld4905 18 днів тому

    Okay, I'll admit I'm biased as this is my favorite competitive game of all time, but if anyone previously ignored Champions of Midgard, I'd say you should still give it a shot. I could easily see someone skipping this one for various reasons. One possibility is you just got into the hobby a few years ago and by then it was already old news. I believe it was a 2015 release. Another reason could be that you want to consider yourself more of an elitist gamer, as Neon referenced, and felt that "Ameri-trash/dice chucking" was beneath you. Or maybe you only played the base game and never got a chance to try out the expansions and felt it was just a bit too simple. Well whatever the reason, I say give it a try, especially with the Valhalla expansion. It really turns into a deep game with lots and lots of tough choices to make. The other reason this is worth mentioning now is because Grey Fox Games is doing a 10th Anniversary Edition with the kickstarter coming out soon! If you're at all interested in this old game you may have missed before, head over to their website and sign up to get updates. The exact timing of the kickstarter release is still unknown.

  • @kennychan8054
    @kennychan8054 20 днів тому

    I just come back to this video seeing the latest campaign and I just cracked open my season 1 box to have a go to see if I like it And I have to say, hands down this might be the best coop game I have ever played. It’s the theme that is coming out through the art. Spooky enemies keep chasing up your ass, perhaps delivered through the difficulties. Now if you ask me if investigators mattered, I say I feel they don’t really matter. But those insanity card or whatever they called was so great! It’s like giving them an identity you wanted to avoid them going insane. Now as to whether episode mattered more or elder ones. I am not sure. It felt like the episode mattered more hence most people tell beginners to buy the core box. With all these said though I am still on the fence whether to back the new campaign. I feel I am happy with what I have in hand and given the stress it gives, I don’t think I will play it like everyday. So perhaps 6 episodes already sufficient for me!? I don’t know but Godzilla so cool to me. All in all I am not sure what I should do with this game

  • @gregevans6649
    @gregevans6649 20 днів тому

    I recently bought castles. which looks old and boring to me. I think my wife would gladly play it at any time now.

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 20 днів тому

      Awaken realms looks pretty good all other are truly awful aesthetically

  • @pierreclaverie3884
    @pierreclaverie3884 21 день тому

    The aesthetic is amazing but tbh it is very bad for colour blind people.Just saying

  • @chrisk1180
    @chrisk1180 22 дні тому

    How did you find the game play betwee Lorde of the hundred vs Marquee de cat havs you ever done taht matchup?

  • @chrisk1180
    @chrisk1180 22 дні тому

    Great stuff!

  • @chaps5970
    @chaps5970 23 дні тому

    Love the content. Don’t even want buy. But you kept interest!

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 23 дні тому

      Thanks chaps really appreciate you watching!

  • @bluesteel8473
    @bluesteel8473 25 днів тому

    Don’t quit, just home-rule things till it’s fun for you. It’s a game after all. I’m playing on easy where I return 3 cards per hp. In 7th continent they added modules that really helped with the difficulty. Also, in the faq they recommend playing the books in a certain order. That might also help as the one you picked was not the recommended next one.

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 24 дні тому

      @@bluesteel8473 I tried again and it’s simply not fun…to each is own I guess

  • @Onebasilisk3770
    @Onebasilisk3770 25 днів тому

    Farseers seems like a brutal win-more card in 2 players. Many of the powerful Guild cards are balanced by the fact opponents can raid and steal them (all A and S tier cards having a maximum of 2 keys). However, in a 2-player scenario, a dominant player with Farseers can seize early, get perfect knowledge of their opponent’s hand, and take their best card for a weak card. I could see constantly starving an opponent of Battle cards being effective - or taking a critical high card in order to maintain lead dominance.

  • @ChristopherOdd
    @ChristopherOdd 25 днів тому

    We miss ya! I’m sure real life is catching up? But just checking in!

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 25 днів тому

      Yeah it’s been tough lately I was on quite the sprint and burnt out. I am taking a break until inspiration hits once more. Thanks for checking in

  • @justinvamp15
    @justinvamp15 25 днів тому

    This video reminded me a lot of the Arcs conversation online this year. The game has some people who absolutely love it and will defend it to the ends of the earth, and others who have bounced really hard off of it - usually after 1-3 plays. A lot of the conversations that I've seen and had with people have been along the lines of: Person A (Likes Arcs): "If you get more plays in, you'll realize that your criticisms X, Y, Z are actually non-issues and there are multiple ways around the restrictions presented by the game. Once you've played more times, then X, Y, and Z are no longer issues." Person B (doesn't like Arcs): "I'm an experienced enough gamer to know after just a play or two if a game is right for me or not, I know what I like and you are gatekeeping and can't comprehend that your game isn't perfect. Classic 'get good, noob' gamer." Person A: "I'm not telling you that you can't like a game, I'm just saying that your criticisms are only things you experience while you are still new at the game. If you are willing to put in a bit of effort then it is really rewarding." Person B: "Meh, life is too short and there are too many games out there for me to waste my time playing something I don't like. I have too many other games to play so if it doesn't hook me instantly why waste my time?" The mindset in the board gaming community (not just among reviewers) is so consumeristic, reducing games down to something you buy, play once, then claim you don't have time to invest in them because there are so many others you'd rather play. What happened to delayed gratification? What happened to putting in a little effort for something? Imagine if we only did things in life that we 100% loved the first time we experienced it? How many friendships would we miss out on, how many cool places would we never travel too because we felt a bit uncomfortable being outside of our comfort zones, how many delicious foods would we never experience because it has an ingredient that you didn't like in some other recipe? I feel like I'm going crazy listening to some of the online discussions. Then if a lot of other people do like something, then of course they are going to talk about it. So why do people call games "overhyped" when they don't like it? A given game might not be for you, but if thousands of other voices are all saying something like you experienced - A Feast for Odin is incredible and really well received by so many people - the thought that one person's opinion makes all of those invalid rather than doing what you did and making an effort to understand why a game is so beloved and maybe if you are the exception/person missing something drives me crazy.

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 25 днів тому

      Yeah this is the exact issue at hand with arcs which I did a video addressing the validity of the criticism if a player bounced off of it in the first couple plays. I honestly have recently gotten pretty burnt out trying to keep up and make videos on the hotness because the pace needed does not give games much time to breath and then I am giving a half baked take to people. I have had a similar arc with Barrage and Gaia Project as of late. Both of which I could easily call complete crap after playing it a couple times and not understanding nuance. I also stopped watching impressions or even videos on newly released games because I know how much time it takes to develop a nuanced opinion and the UA-cam incentive system severely punishes creators who take their time and publish reviews months after receiving a game. I think you are right to point out this is an instant gratification problem that doesn't pair well with multi dimensional complex board games.

    • @justinvamp15
      @justinvamp15 25 днів тому

      @Neon_Gorilla Totally agree! I'm at the point where I much prefer finding content on games that I've known and loved for a while rather than looking for the new hotness. Going deep in a few games is way more satisfying for me, especially since trying to get my poor friends to learn a new game every week just doesn't work. Way more fun when everyone already knows what to do when they show up instead of spending 40 minutes explaining and looking up rules. For the record, Gaia Project is unbelievably good but took a LONG time for me to click. I'm still not very good but at least can see a bit of the matrix haha. It took me probably 10ish plays to have any sense of direction in the game, and I'm so glad I did! The app and the fact that it's on BGA helped get reps in, and it's one of the most rewarding games I've ever dug into.

  • @DarkJackMF
    @DarkJackMF 25 днів тому

    Absolutely spot on analysis, super helpful. Subscribed.

  • @MonsieurBoudro
    @MonsieurBoudro 25 днів тому

    I agree for playing BArrage! Crowdfunding doesn't interest me now... too rissky and almost never really an avantage exept you MAYBE get it before others, sometimes :P

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 25 днів тому

      @@MonsieurBoudro the FOMO is real and the scarcity after delivery is real. However seldom do I get delivered a game that is at the level of these great games like barrage.

  • @kristin4463
    @kristin4463 26 днів тому

    Interesting. Dominion was the first deck builder I ever played, and as a result I spent YEARS never playing any deck builders because I thought I disliked deck building. I felt so silly when I finally tried other deck builders. Turns out I love them; I just really hate Dominion.

  • @justinrrizzo
    @justinrrizzo 26 днів тому

    Catan does suck. It's a bad lottery game.

  • @Julio0o
    @Julio0o 27 днів тому

    14:50 (can’t say for certain for the production chips) CTG’s premium chips are magnetic

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 27 днів тому

      premium chips are weighted with a metal so magnets will stick to them but not inherently magnetic.

    • @Julio0o
      @Julio0o 27 днів тому

      @ ah, tracking! Thank you for the clarification

  • @victoriabaltazar2824
    @victoriabaltazar2824 27 днів тому

    2:30 minutes in, I’m already subscribed

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 27 днів тому

      @@victoriabaltazar2824 thanks for giving me a shot!

  • @adamburnagemusic
    @adamburnagemusic 29 днів тому

    Hey just wanted to let you know I found your content from these videos and really enjoyed trying to learn this beast along with you in prep for Jan. understand you’ll hold that material back but just wanted to inform this was good and helpful!

    • @Neon_Gorilla
      @Neon_Gorilla 29 днів тому

      thanks Adam appreciate you watching!

  • @JBenderP
    @JBenderP Місяць тому

    Interesting take on the game system. Thank you. I backed the KS way back when, and received the game just last week. I got the Core Season 3, the KS Strech Goals and the KSE Animal Allies and I think there is plenty to sink my teeth into there, for the experience. I would, however, wholly agree with you, that going ONLY with Season 3 and nothing else, might be experienced as a bit lacking overall in variation. Cheers!

  • @Alloniya
    @Alloniya Місяць тому

    Eldorado is okay 👌