Need time stamps :)

I missed the campaign for the collectors edition. If I buy straight from the creators, I'd basically spend $80 on just the miniatures. The miniatures are neat, but I'd only use them to "decorate" the game area. The wooden pawns seem like they would work better gameplay wise. The playmat is neat, but it would take up too much space, both on the table and in storage. If they found a way to include discard pile spaces on it, it might be worth it. But the lack of discard spaces on the mat means it will take up even more of the table. The game is already bulky as is. I am tempted to buy the book of adventures though. But i need to be realistic. Do i play the game often enough to need it? Not at all. The base scenarios are enough. As you said, it's a luxury item. I'm typically fine with luxury items, but they need tk be somewhat practical. If I could see myself using the miniatures during gameplay, maybe I'd double dip on the game. But with it just being added miniatures, none of the KS exclusives, and not even the boon or mat? Hard pass.

Chronicles of drunagor or massive darkness 2?

Luthier intrigues me. I'm excited to see you coverage of that one. I was initially confused by the boxes piling up on your table, thinking that those were "keep or sell" games. I guess that works, though, because i ended up watching the entire video twice. I'd like to see more thoughts about the games that you're getting rid of...like a hot-take on why a game is not right for your collection. I find that sort of thing very informative. Great video (both times)!

The man with 10000 games, but still supports his LGS. Much respsect, ARCS looks pretty fun too! Hopefully the campaign version has more play-overability than you think? Let us know if its fun!

You made a mistake the campaign of arcs is great

Sunnygeeks 1.5! Where is your review of your new table? Did I miss it, I'm in batch 3.

Obviously Skyline Drive.

Put the TIles in the big bag and the coins in the small bag. finished. Try thinking rather than just blathering.

The campaign expansion for arcs still requires the base game so no need to take it back.

It took me also a bit to figure out HexploreIt Adrimon, tit was nice that they added the new version of the cards with drawings etc but it took some time to sort out.

Bro what a haul, good luck!

Love the idea of covering more retail games. Alien Frontiers, Isle of Skye, Lords of Waterdeep, Orleans, Tyrants of the Underdark, The Wolves, etc

Love the update!

A few more games and you have the same size of my collection. For me its important to only keep games i love. All games are cool and look cool so youll get buried by just holding onto good games

Bryan, I heard from many that you want to play ARCS base game several times before even considering diving into the campaign. Due to many other games, I wouldn't recommend going anymore into ARCS yet.

Man, Bryan, I'm with you on ATO. So much so that I actually sold it a few weeks ago before I even got to test it. It's been waiting since January 2023, so I thought that's stupid and given the difficulty and the theme, I would have a hard time finding people to play. So if I hadn't found time to solo it till now no reason I would any time soon. I'm waiting on my refund for Cycle 4&5 and other stuff now 😅

What is the number of campaign games you own or have backed now? Backing the expansion to dungeon universalis is madness lol

What game is that dragon miniature from on the right side of the vide next to him? That thing looks beautiful

Everdell is much better in everyway

Great video. Buyers regret is huge and is definitely being driven hard by Kickstarter style products. On one thing you said specifically - So I don't think the idea that people who got in at the start and have "had years to play it" is a good mentality. There is no reason that you need to buy anything else for Aeons ends. You have years of entertainment so... Play it.

I’m wondering how resource hoarding was an issue with the revolt mechanism? Is it due to the random tile draw?

Those were some very good call outs for some risks in enjoyment. I know that the team is addressing some of those concerns, there's a first player action so you can have some control over that, they've already done some work on accessibility for colors (the KS page has a section on it). Great, honest review, thanks for the info!

Does the negotiation/trade sound like Catan? And is it only on your turn?

I sorry but I have no sympathy for your plight. Boardgames are like books, they're meant to be bought for enjoyment and last a lifetime. They're not the new playstation that is going to be replaced in 4 years. The best ones are the classics, just like in literature. If someone came to you and asked "how do I get into reading more books" you're going to point them to Jane Austen and Charles Dickens, not the current NY Times best seller list. And yet you guys are just looking to buy the latest kickstarter product without any scrutiny or demonstration and then complain when it doesn't live up to your expectations. There are dozens of boardgames that have been successful for years that I'm sure you haven't even looked into. Why not try them for a change, see how they play and what people think of them. You might enjoy yourself more than just backing a random game no one's ever heard of just because it looks nice on a screen.

You were right, Dice Throne is Roxley

Great review, I can't wait for this to come out! FYI, IV has said that they are aware of the color issue on the prototype and plan to fix it.

Thanks for the info. I’m definitely interested in the game, and pre-ordered it. As far as the imagery is concerned, I’m personally a fan of how they leaned into the “evil,” but I don’t begrudge anyone who will forego playing because they don’t want to look at something that bothers them.

Great video thank you! I agree with the points on TI4 - love the game, probably my top 1 still, but hard to get to the table. What games could scratch the same itch, apart from Axis and Allies?

Great review. Sounds like this will be a great fit for my group

Helpful video, thank you! I partially disagree about be empower tokens though, I rate those very highly as even if you miss the determination rule means you keep the token, and it can help you by diving into decks you don’t normally get to access when you know there’s lots of blanks left in the yellow and white ones. I’ve seen that token end a fight before, or break a location that was on full health. So don’t underestimate their value! In combination with re-rolls you can get some serious hits in when needed most

I loved the conversational style of this review! I've watched several Brink videos and got some idea of the game, but your video helped me understand the game and how it would feel to play. Excellent job 👍

IV Games perhaps should route some of that marketing money towards gameplay. It’s so clear that they are a marketing company first and foremost. They want to sell an Apple product like board game but gave yet to deliver a stellar gameplay experience

Do you think the game is suitable for two people?

I don't know if the structure of this game would allow for a house rule at higher player count, but it seems to be negotiation games would benefit from a timed round so that negotiation don't drag the game too long.

For me I’m looking for a great negotiation game at the moment. Trying to think long term, with your experience, which game would you rather play or scratch that itch: Moonrakers or Brink? I don’t have Moonrakers and I’m trying to decide if I should commit to Brink or go Moonrakers. Any perspective you could share?

Looks cool, a bit like andromedas edge/dwelling of eldervale and siddereal confluence. How does it compare to those game?

Had a blast, really looking forward to the campaign

Thanks for the great breakdown! I’m excited to back it!

Great video, love your insight.

great games，what is scale of the miniature？

I see that six siege is shipping now. Did you get your copy and do you like it? I see a lot of people commenting that they like it unfortunately as you know, mythic games is a shitty company and after Joan of arc I refuse to absolutely support anything they do. I feel like I missed out on a good game in six siege but like you said it was 700+ dollars and that’s ridiculous. Hel: last saga no way in hell I would support that game lol. Also skipped on darkest dungeon. Mythic games is such a bad company. I may try to pick up six siege on a secondary market. After reading some of the comments, I forgot I also backed Solomon Kane. I have no idea if the game is any good or not it’s still in the shrink wrap and I did an all in pledge 😮

I enjoy playing Lil Scythe with my kiddos. Never knew they released an expansion! Glad you mentioned it!

The "12 hour day" is my main issue with the game. I have it, I've played it and I'm quite dissatisfied. Before changing all cards you have like 4 actions in a round, 4x3 is 12 actions, which can barely cover even a 30min gameplay. You can never fulfill your points card, I know it's about measuring which choice is more worth it but the actual difference is puny. I would suggest Canvas is similar but much better, for anyone who is thinking of this one.

So literally this is NOT strategic war game lol Its tactical.

Those cardboard pieces come across as Modiphius incorporating settlement building into their game. 😍

Started playing FO4 on my PS5 for the first time after watching the TV show. Currently level 43. Yet to visit the Nuka World theme park (DLC). The bases for the minis aren’t caps? How did they miss doing that?! 😜

Imagery issues make me roll my eyes. You can't please everyone. I'm sure there are several other images in the game that bothers others. Some people refuse to play games that have cute imagery in it. There is no way to please everyone. I'm sure there are some that the imagery actually drew them to the game.

How about playing a real live game , place a time delay in Australia and sell it oversees for visa applicants to collect . the game is if they fail to get there entry visa they can sell its position . to Australia. or trade it off.

A massive thank you to all of you for your amazing support throughout our campaign. We are truly excited for you to taste the darkness of Dark Blood.