I wondered how many "books" were included with the game... Looking on BGG, it looks like 5 books come with the base game, and the 5 (so far) expansions each add 2 books and 2 characters, (some expansions introduce slight variations in play) (So 15 of the 17 novels are covered)
Not sure about the pronunciations? I highly recommend the audio books, even if you have the paper versions. James Marsters is the narrator and does a fantastic job
This game is neat, I will be the first person to tell you it isn't my absolute favorite but it does have an element that this video didn't really address and that is play time. Our group can and does knock out a game of this in under 30 minutes including set-up and tear down with time to spare and is a viable game for almost any player count. For us it is a micro / filler game that scratches a different itch so while nobody sets out to play it specifically it hits the table a bunch while we are waiting for folks to arrive, played among eliminated players or to have something to do when the main game ends and folks want to stick around for a little while longer. Lets be honest it is really just a puzzle, you could play this by literally placing everyones hands on the table and with a notepad just write out the moves you are going to make and see fairly quickly if you are going to win or lose, the dice do add some variance but not a lot and there are ways to draw more cards as characters but the number of times this has done much other than give us some more fate to work with is minimal.
I'm a HUGE fan of the Dresden Files books. I got this for Christmas. I like the game a lot. I like that it is a Co-Op card game, but not a deck builder. There are also solo rules. I wish there was more depth to the theme, but it feels right. I like the addition of the Fate dice. The difficulty is kind of on the high side (game play, not rules), but that fits in with theme too, as the rules say, Harry never catches a break. I do wish they gave more in the base set, but...
I just finished book two of The Dresden Files so I was kind of excited about this game. It appears to me they did not go all out with the theme which is disappointing but the actual game isn't really my wheelhouse either. That's unfortunate, I was hoping to end this video more excited about this game
Here's a random question: I just watched Lucha Underground, and one of the new characters was "Benjamin Cooke" He looks and sounds a whole lot like Dave. Is Dave doing professional wrestling? More specifically is Dave Johnny Mundo's shady agent in Lucha Underground?
We post new episodes every two weeks, usually on Wednesday, but really Tuesday through Thursday is the time frame. Thanks for the note and for watching.
There are 16 novels, a couple novellas and a load of short stories. Butcher's Dresden novels are constantly on the Best Sellers list. Dresden Files is undoubtedly my all time favorite book series. I'll be honest, the first two books are the worst written (great story, but mediocre writing), with book 3 Butcher gets much better, book 4 even more so, and on and on.
Minuses still count as minuses in the Showdown. Not sure where you got the idea it was otherwise (other than, possibly, the fact that if you roll a negative overall total with the dice, it certainly won't resolve the targeted card).
It makes no difference to the outcome of the game whether you count minuses as minuses or blanks, since you can only roll on each case or foe once during the showdown. It is a distinction without a difference.
VaingloriousGames I'm not sure if I'm understanding you correctly. Let's say I am missing 1 hit from an enemy and roll 3 dice. If minuses count as blank, I would succeed with + - -. If not, I would fail.
I was not saying that any given "-" die counts as a blank die roll. I was saying that for a total roll (all dice plus the base value together), a net negative total is not functionally different from a 0, or any roll that does not finish off the case or foe - since you can only roll against each case or foe with tokens on it once in the showdown.
Games that limit what you can say like they did in this game, is just poor game mechanics. Add in that I don't like pure co-op games (I prefer some opposition or a traitor aspect), and this game isn't for me.
Very cool! I had the delight of playing Port Royale with Rusty last Friday at Game Haus, what an interesting and friendly dude!
I wondered how many "books" were included with the game...
Looking on BGG, it looks like 5 books come with the base game,
and the 5 (so far) expansions each add 2 books and 2 characters, (some expansions introduce slight variations in play)
(So 15 of the 17 novels are covered)
32:56 Harry Dresden's talent only allows moving Obstacles and Advantages, not Cases. Love the game, glad to see it featured here!
Yup. A bit of a booboo.
Not sure about the pronunciations? I highly recommend the audio books, even if you have the paper versions. James Marsters is the narrator and does a fantastic job
Totally agree. When I read the novels, his voice is in my head as Harry.
This game is neat, I will be the first person to tell you it isn't my absolute favorite but it does have an element that this video didn't really address and that is play time. Our group can and does knock out a game of this in under 30 minutes including set-up and tear down with time to spare and is a viable game for almost any player count. For us it is a micro / filler game that scratches a different itch so while nobody sets out to play it specifically it hits the table a bunch while we are waiting for folks to arrive, played among eliminated players or to have something to do when the main game ends and folks want to stick around for a little while longer. Lets be honest it is really just a puzzle, you could play this by literally placing everyones hands on the table and with a notepad just write out the moves you are going to make and see fairly quickly if you are going to win or lose, the dice do add some variance but not a lot and there are ways to draw more cards as characters but the number of times this has done much other than give us some more fate to work with is minimal.
You guys doing a great job with explaining games. I love your show. Thanx for your effort and keep going. 👍
Your camera image quality seems so much better than what it was a couple years ago. It's so much easier to see the board and cards.
Three of my favorite things together; Game Night, Games, and Dresden. Thanks!
I'm a HUGE fan of the Dresden Files books. I got this for Christmas. I like the game a lot. I like that it is a Co-Op card game, but not a deck builder. There are also solo rules. I wish there was more depth to the theme, but it feels right. I like the addition of the Fate dice. The difficulty is kind of on the high side (game play, not rules), but that fits in with theme too, as the rules say, Harry never catches a break.
I do wish they gave more in the base set, but...
I´m sooo greatfull for finding this video. Thank you so much for explaining the rules sooo clearly. I enjoyed the game :D
I just got this game for a friend for Christmas. I love it very much and will be getting all the expansions.
I just finished book two of The Dresden Files so I was kind of excited about this game. It appears to me they did not go all out with the theme which is disappointing but the actual game isn't really my wheelhouse either. That's unfortunate, I was hoping to end this video more excited about this game
Harry doesn't do hats, but there's a running gag that he's always pictured with a hat on the book covers.
Here's a random question: I just watched Lucha Underground, and one of the new characters was "Benjamin Cooke" He looks and sounds a whole lot like Dave. Is Dave doing professional wrestling? More specifically is Dave Johnny Mundo's shady agent in Lucha Underground?
Dave does not wrestle but he plays a wrestling agent known as Benjamin Cooke. We've been waiting for those episodes to play for a while.
1:13:03 The Mouse and Ra character packs were Kickstarter exclusives. If you didn't back it you need to buy a copy of the game from someone who did.
This is no longer the case. You can buy them from Evil Hat, think they are $3.99 each.
So I just bought this game from my lgs and it came with mouse's character sheet but no cards for him :/
You should try The Witcher board game. It's 2-4 players and its pretty neat!
Thanks for showcasing this game. Unfortunately, it's too fiddly for what it is. I'll stick to Legendary.
Using Rusty's talent on one of the enemies would have been more beneficial - could have been in the original planning if you had realized ;)
Whilst the system is very different the game gave me the same feel as London Dread...but oddly given the IP with far less theme and flavour.
Fun Fact this is built around Evilhat's RPG System called Fate. There is also a Dresden Fate accelerated game.
Very good
What's your release schedule for episodes of Game Night? Q2wks? I'm subbed but not getting notifications :(
We post new episodes every two weeks, usually on Wednesday, but really Tuesday through Thursday is the time frame. Thanks for the note and for watching.
I had a question that wasn't really in the rules. Once an action card is used, does it have to be discarded? Or can it be reused?
It is discarded.
Someone likes Les Nessman. Chai Chai Rod-gra-weeze. That's Chi Chi Rodriguez Les.
Are the books good?
There are 16 novels, a couple novellas and a load of short stories. Butcher's Dresden novels are constantly on the Best Sellers list.
Dresden Files is undoubtedly my all time favorite book series. I'll be honest, the first two books are the worst written (great story, but mediocre writing), with book 3 Butcher gets much better, book 4 even more so, and on and on.
Small correction. At the showdown, minuses count as blanks. You only count pluses.
No, that's not the case. Minuses and pluses are added together. See here: boardgamegeek.com/article/25256269#25256269
Minuses still count as minuses in the Showdown. Not sure where you got the idea it was otherwise (other than, possibly, the fact that if you roll a negative overall total with the dice, it certainly won't resolve the targeted card).
It makes no difference to the outcome of the game whether you count minuses as minuses or blanks, since you can only roll on each case or foe once during the showdown. It is a distinction without a difference.
VaingloriousGames I'm not sure if I'm understanding you correctly. Let's say I am missing 1 hit from an enemy and roll 3 dice. If minuses count as blank, I would succeed with + - -. If not, I would fail.
I was not saying that any given "-" die counts as a blank die roll. I was saying that for a total roll (all dice plus the base value together), a net negative total is not functionally different from a 0, or any roll that does not finish off the case or foe - since you can only roll against each case or foe with tokens on it once in the showdown.
Yooo is that the 7potclub pepper guy???
LUCHAAAAA underground!
My name is dresden
Lincoln looks bored while the rules are being explained lol
Games that limit what you can say like they did in this game, is just poor game mechanics. Add in that I don't like pure co-op games (I prefer some opposition or a traitor aspect), and this game isn't for me.
There's no rule that says you CAN'T say things, it's a recommendation.
It actually adds to the theme. In the books there is a constant of characters not sharing useful info, and not telling companions what's going on.