Was worried this would be an announcement you guys were burnt out and done. So relieved to know the opposite is true! You guys are the gold standard when it comes to boardgame criticism and commentary.

Elaine needs her beads! How can you say no to such an important cause?

I have to say that the relaunched podcast is soooo good! I listen to an unhealthy amount of tabletop podcasts an your new format for me has the best balance between professionalism and entertainment! Great work

I love supporting the collection of rare historic beads... but also would love to see more parts in the Arkham Horror LCG video series.

To be honest, I'm a small patreon supporter, not for the perks, but because I like what you've done up until now and I trust you to do interesting new things. So thank you for being you and good luck with the drive 😊

Your content has always been entertaining AND informative. Happy ninth birthday!

Looking forward hearing from Paul Dean!

It's nice seeing Euphrates in a spaceman helmet. Oh, the places you'll go!

I can't wait for the Hegemony review!

But what about bead 20?? Cliffhanger for the next video?

Loved these 9 years!

Love your content, especially the eye for social issues :)!

The beads gag 😂... That sounds way wrong out of context now that I wrote it 😅

Efka's review of Colonialism in boardgames was AMAZING! Elaine's review of space based games as incredible as well! So because board games are not food ... or Rare Historic Beads, donate!

Wonderful video!! I have used my sticker well!

I so often read people asking why most board gaming coverage nowadays is solely about Kickstarter previews and fuelling the hype train. Well, that's where the ad money and eyeballs are. If you want to see smarter writing, deeper coverage, combined with witty humour, support those that do them! Can't think of a better place to do so then NPI.

Elaine is looking good - hopefully this means an uptick in health!

It is so so unreasonable how dissatisfied I am that I didn't get to see that last bead drop

I love you guys!!! ❤ The podcast is amazing as well 😊 To Patreon I go

Happy NPInth Birthday, Elaine and Efka! I'd happily send you beads! I have many, many beads in my stash, which is huge, yet thanks to their tiny size, still just takes up one extra large plastic tub. Sadly, none of them are rare historic beads. Elaine, do you know that clay and metal beads were often used as the whorls for spindles to spin yarn? I've made my own bead spindle this way, years ago, with an old double pointed knitting needle 🙂 And have you read Women's Work: The First 20, 000 Years by Elizabeth Wayland Barber? It's an incredible, fascinating examination of how textiles created by women, but mostly overlooked, are the foundation to society as it exists today.

I haven't seen hardly any historic beads in the reviews. You need to make a cloak. A cloak of old beads.

9 years, incredible! Cheers! Edit: sponsor free??? hell yesss...

I had all these different images in my head of how the room looks like and connects to other spaces. Seeing that cute bit in the middle where it turns out there's a garden outside the window was mindblowing 😮 Very happy to have supported NPI on Patreon, keep taking care of yourselves ❤

Still waiting on that Arkham Horror Part 2 video 😏

Bees?

Tiniest of corrections: I believe playing the games is not done by *just* you two :D Keep up the good work. I've always enjoyed your work. Can't believe it's been this long, eh?

I’m gonna be honest, I don’t think you guys should feel so guilty about sponsors from non tabletop companies. As long as there’s no conflict of interest it’s quite normal.

I might become a patreon if you publish a second video about arkhem horror LCG on that platform. In a heartbeat.

Your podcasts are the best.

Wish I had the money. Good luck and best wishes!

Upgraded my Patreon membership.. for your beads. 🤣

I'm one bead short. Guess I'll need to level up my Patreon.

No Pun Included, seriously, you guys are amazing! Your board game reviews are not only super insightful, but also entertaining and accessible to everyone. It's clear you're passionate about the hobby, and your content really helps it grow and evolve. Keep doing your incredible work, and we're excited to see what you come up with next!

Whoa... wait... you guys review games!?! ;) DING... you just leveled again!

Sorry, why has Elaine been collecting Bees??

Being THAT GUY, I went and put you on my $2 for each contributor list, so I don't think I am discording, but I am supporting you. Sorry, but I set a budget of $20 per month, and I'd rather help ten of you a little than four of you and get those sweet, sweet $5 perks.

For someone who is new to you're channel. I would have no issue if you had a sponsor / ran adverts. It's part and parcel of this platform and how creators can fund bigger and better projects. I feel you may be holding yourself and the channel back by relying on Patron as you're the only source of revenue for the channel. Granted, there was a time when sponsors, etc, made you look like a sale out. But that was a long time ago. 3k income per month could go to 5k overnight if you ran a cheeky Nord VPN add, for example, and the exstra income could allow you to get that studio and hire a part-time editor. Freeing you up to make more content and grow your community. Just my two cents on the situation 🙃. Great content and videos. Lots of energy and fun. ❤❤

Thank you for being the best at what you do!

What I love most about your reviews is how thought provoking they are. You bring up things I hadn't thought of before, and I've often come away from your videos with food for thought. Joined your patreon cause if that's not deserving of giving money I don't know waht is ♥

I thought they were going to be branching out into the world of puns. Good luck with the Patreon though.

OHMYGOD MORE PAUL 😍😍😍

Thanks

Now if you can find a venerable Bede...

Elaine: BEADS Me: y-yes ma'am, right away

Are those pinto beans?? Rare, historic, pinto beans?

Yes please!! 😊

I appreciate y'all for not relying on ads and sponsorships...it's very hard to maintain journalistic integrity and creative freedom if you do! Keep up the good work!

Antique BEES!?!?!

❤

Engagement for the engagement god! Subs for the sub throne!

do you mean Venerable Beads?

Is there a way to do a one off payment rather than a subscription? I don't need the patreon benefits but do want to support you two and your excellent work.

Gotta get that Rare Historic Beads Money! 😂📿

You should definitely be doing ad work and sponsors.

Can you support via beads for Elaine?

Bees!?

You are the best

Around 16-17 you could hear the strain of not laughing in Elaines voice. 😄

I thought they'd announce arkham pt.2 lmao....

I hang on every episode. You two are the reasons I love board gaming.

How do I get you to review my game?

Why use patron? It does f all except take a %. Doesn’t YT contribution platform do the same but without the skimming off the top. I’d do some research and get a contributor link that doesn’t do the fee thing.

But what comes after 19? WHAT COMES AFTER 19?!

No. Go to work like others. 😂

KZfaq algorithm help.

Long live no pun included