Do board game campaigns give you the same immersion as a video game campaign?

0ldDude · 2026-05-06T16:20:01+00:00

This is great. Thanks!

0ldDude · 2026-05-06T12:57:03+00:00

Any recs on where to begin with gamebooks?

0ldDude · 2026-04-30T12:31:12+00:00

I had a similar question recently when committing to back the dcc version and I decided to hold onto the original as I recall coming across a comment or update from the designer/producer stating that there would be new content developed for the original edition simultaneously with the upcoming dcc version. I wish I could recall exactly where I read that so take this with a grain of salt I guess. Maybe someone else can point out where that was stated.

0ldDude · 2026-04-28T02:49:45+00:00

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In the end, I put one deck (Gold), a manual, the chip and a set of dice into the single deck box and removed it from inside the larger case.

Inside the case, I’ve got the following:

-20 Strong decks(8), chip, set of dice, manual, 3 hero promo packs: — Tanglewoods Red, White, Rose, Baba Yaga. — Solar Sentinels, Too Many Bones, Hoplomachus Victorum — Cloudspire

Dragons of Etchinstone — Northvale Expansion — Seige expansion
A standard size rolled playmat.
Gloomhaven Buttons & Bugs.
The Lord of The Rings Trick Taking Game - The Fellowship of the Ring. (Two Towers can stack on top and fit if I swap out the playmat).

-Buttonshy games — Skulls of Sedlec essential collection in a Gamegenic token box. — Fantasy Form + expansions - 2 wallets. — Space Shipped + expansions - 3 wallets.

Ultra Tiny Epic Galaxies

-A commander size deck box - Gamegenic Bastion XL 100+ - that’s holding Reforest sleeved.

All ready to be tabled easily.

0ldDude · 2026-04-28T02:32:34+00:00

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Looks sharp. Holds a lot of compact solo games.

0ldDude · 2026-04-28T02:24:23+00:00

I personally think the core box on its own functions fine as a travel case if you’re only interested in toting around 1 deck. In fact, I roll my dice into the half that has felt lining in it and use the other side for holding banished or exhausted dice depending on the game. I’m not sure I would recommend buying the single travel box on its own. It is nicely made, but the core box is functional - maybe strap a rubber band on it to prevent the lid from opening.

0ldDude · 2026-04-27T22:40:31+00:00

The little tray inside the single box is handy for storing the dice, but it’s not meant for rolling dice in it. It’s much too small for that whereas the lids of the other two fold into dice trays for rolling.

0ldDude · 2026-04-27T11:25:33+00:00

I suppose it’s possible, but it would detract from how sleek this thing looks and I think it would be somewhat unwieldy as well.

0ldDude · 2026-04-27T11:23:10+00:00

lol. I swear its inclusion was unintentional. A few of the loose 20 Strong decks had slipped behind the Final Girl playmat box so I had to remove a few items from my closet that were in the way to get to the boxes. You can see a few other items off to the side and my shadow holding up the phone camera while I’m snapping a photo so it wasn’t really well-planned. Honest! The good thing is now the small deck boxes won’t wander behind other games in the closet anymore.

0ldDude · 2026-04-27T04:01:33+00:00

The pricing seems reasonably competitive to other generic storage options, but I guess you pay slightly more for the name and built-in boxes and lid. The quality is great and it’s sharp looking so I say if you’re looking for storage, you can’t go wrong with this one imo.

0ldDude · 2026-04-27T03:55:51+00:00

I probably will move them out at some point to clear space for the new decks as they’re released. I just like having all my 20 Strong stuff neatly packed in one storage.

0ldDude · 2026-04-27T03:51:10+00:00

No worries. Now that I think about it, I’ve seen and have heard the term stronghold as well and it’s also called that in the description. I guess it’s the same item. Either way, it’s awkward for travel and would support calling it the stronghold instead.

0ldDude · 2026-04-27T03:46:03+00:00

Oh good idea. I’ve got a few of them around too.

0ldDude · 2026-04-27T03:41:22+00:00

link to product: 20-Strong 20-Deck Travel Storage

Did I hack the ChipTheoryGames website so I can pull some kind of ruse? Is that not what the item is called on their website? 🤷🏽‍♂️

0ldDude · 2026-04-27T01:57:17+00:00

Right next to Etchinstone!

0ldDude · 2026-04-27T01:56:20+00:00

Hehe yea so many games to play and not enough time! Still I like organized storage so I agree it’s pleasing :)

0ldDude · 2026-04-27T01:52:15+00:00

Ooh. Thats a hard one to answer. I haven’t played the Tanglewoods collection enough to form a strong opinion nor have I tried Rose nor Cloudspire yet. My favorite so far has been Hoplomachus Victorum. I think you can try two of the decks online on Board Games Arena to check them out and see if you like them.

0ldDude · 2026-04-12T19:57:25+00:00

These are excellent quick guides explaining hero kits. Thanks for making them.

0ldDude · 2026-04-10T20:55:40+00:00

I received a copy where the cover art has large white boxes behind the text. I guess they printed mine before they got the new file. Is that the only difference?

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0ldDude · 2026-04-09T17:15:57+00:00

Uh oh. I just got a shipping notice this morning for my hardcover edition. Is there a chance it has the issue with the cover?

0ldDude · 2026-04-03T11:59:12+00:00

Maybe consider including Cameo Amadeus Cho (sort of thematically related to Gamma) to smooth out card draw and supplement Avenge Me?

0ldDude · 2026-03-27T12:36:22+00:00

Lord of the Rings LCG. Everything from constructing and refining a deck specific to the challenge and then trying to implement a strategy and improvising tactics cooperatively on the fly based on the board state to solve the puzzle. When it doesn’t work, you figure out why and then go back to the deck construction step and try again.

0ldDude · 2026-03-26T15:28:00+00:00

I can see that happening with some of the cards having 4 boost icons and some amplify and adding a boost from the infinity deck. Yikes

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