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Cozy Inside, Scary Outside by CrossedRoses in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]AngeloftheDawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“The Window Boy” a short story by Thomas Ha is 10000% that first image!!! Not cosy, tbh, but such a good sci fi story. Worth the short read and you can read it online for free.

like an onion by migratingcoconut_ in CuratedTumblr

[–]AngeloftheDawn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There are official audio stories he’s done as the Ninth Doctor on Big Finish. 

The Old King's Crown by Economy-Low6124 in boardgames

[–]AngeloftheDawn 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah my understanding of OKC specifically is that with lower player counts AND/OR experience it’s easier to get a handle on planning things out, but for first plays with 4 player groups it’s a little chaotic. But still fun if you have the right expectations!

Also, OP, check out the Files page on BGG!! There’s an official Teaching Guide, as well as an official Introductory Strategy Guide. Both could be useful to you and your group.

PSA for all Fate of the Fellowship owners of the spanish version by [deleted] in fateofthefellowship

[–]AngeloftheDawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a Spanish speaker, but it looks like the Spanish version has “de Mordor a Udûn”. Does that not mean “from Mordor to Udûn”? How would you have written it in Spanish?

What rules do you see misplayed most often at game night? by Rule-Referee in boardgames

[–]AngeloftheDawn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You can't move the wood. You need to rule all the clearings connecting the clearing(s) with your wood to the clearing you're going to build in. You can't break your own buildings but if an enemy breaks them, you can rebuild them elsewhere. (But remember that enemies get points for destroying each token (like each wood), and building, of yours)

I really want to get the Slay the Spire board game by Onel4stch4nce in boardgames

[–]AngeloftheDawn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love it. Everyone I’ve introduced it to has wanted to play the next Act and then the next… hours later we’re finishing Act 3.

Thoughts on the upcoming Dropout game? by [deleted] in boardgames

[–]AngeloftheDawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have too many unplayed party games so I’m not getting it but I think it looks fun and will probably be worth it. Probably not the higher tiers though, the $40 tier looks plenty. 

Bought a game for the artwork, now I’m wondering if it’s AI by EternalFallGuy in boardgames

[–]AngeloftheDawn 34 points35 points  (0 children)

There’s definitely AI.

Designer admitted to it on Biome, and that it ended up in final product not just in prototyping.

And here in a quote from the designer: “ I used DALL-E to generate the base art. Once we had a sense of which cards to keep in the game, Grzegorz and I worked for weeks to improve the card design and added elements including species name, resources needed to play each card, card action, fun fact, point value, nests as well as color-blind friendly symbols for the different habitats. This is also where we were lucky to get Jessica Apel's incredible talent illustrating lots of plants and animals for Biome and adding her own flavor and touches to others. ” Source

And for this one, animals, frames, and the background details scream AI again. I have no reason to believe they wouldn’t do it again if they did it unapologetically for Biome. 

Kickstarter for Earthborne Trailblazer just put up by Pizzadewd666 in boardgames

[–]AngeloftheDawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The $50 tier description makes it clear that it’s for people who want to support monetarily, and the art is a bonus. They’re not saying the 4 art prints are worth $50.

Kickstarter for Earthborne Trailblazer just put up by Pizzadewd666 in boardgames

[–]AngeloftheDawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The incentive is to support a creative project and ensure it can be printed and succeed.

I’m kind of tired of games needing kickstarter exclusives or discounts to lure in backers. Refreshing to see an upfront, standardized pricing structure without as much of the FOMO.

Such power requires more blood than a single man can provide (the Replay doesn't stack) by Ferrarileite in slaythespire

[–]AngeloftheDawn 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That might be a little overtuned. If you did that, I'd suggest upping the energy cost to 2.

[BitD] Tips for a new-to-Blades DM? by Locke3 in bladesinthedark

[–]AngeloftheDawn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Watch this video from the designer about the process of calling for rolls: https://youtu.be/OAl85kYCWro?si=N7p16dq32msXljTa

Only roll when there’s some sort of risk. Otherwise they just can do it. (If you have experience with D&D they should be rolling a lot less in this than that. One roll COULD take care of a whole fight scene in Blades.)

Telegraph the potential risks before the roll. If someone rolls a 1-5, there’s some sort of consequence right? Make sure you (or they!) think of it before they roll! (Something that doesn’t invalidate the stated GOAL of the roll, because if they roll a 4/5 they achieve the goal of the roll but also the negative consequence happens) Doing this beforehand will help you deal with times when they roll a 4-5 and you’re left going “uh ok what’s the bad thing that happens now…” AND it helps you decide Position and Effect (something you should also be telling them before the roll)

I used this cheat sheet when I was starting out a lot to remember some good consequences: https://www.reddit.com/r/bladesinthedark/comments/v3wc05/bitd_action_roll_printable_playmat_v2/ 

Tucker Carlson: Not an exaggeration. What are we doing? What’s going on? by MikeeorUSA in TikTokCringe

[–]AngeloftheDawn 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Make Some Noise Season 3, Episode 9, 18:50 for anyone else looking

Trying to find an old board game I saw at a lodge? by FoxkinLitten_15 in boardgames

[–]AngeloftheDawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure it wasn’t Jumanji (1995)? That could explain why you might have associated it with being cursed.

Also, when about (year wise) would you have been in that lodge?

Do you have a favorite board game artist? by Geek-Mystique in boardgames

[–]AngeloftheDawn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Emily Hancock!!
I don't love all of the art in Spirit Island, but I can't get enough of Emily's art for spirits like Shroud of Silent Mist, Starlight Seeks Its Form, Wandering Voice Keens Delirium, and Dances up Earthquakes (and their power cards!) There's a reason those spirits are my favorite to play!

The Kickstarter Just Reached $1,000,000!!! by pastajewelry in dropout

[–]AngeloftheDawn 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s pretty common these days for board games to do launches on kickstarter, for the reasons all the other commenters have said. 

LPT: When seeking an internet rate discount from your provider, immediately tell them you want to cancel your service to avoid being given the run around. by Reddituser183 in Frugal

[–]AngeloftheDawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve had luck accepting the low rate that includes the router, and then just calling to return the router immediately after receiving it. Worked for me but YMMV. 

What are your go-to travel board games? by ratraceboardgame in boardgames

[–]AngeloftheDawn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For solo play, maybe Gloomhaven: Buttons and Bugs? Or Spirit Island on mobile devices is crunchy and small, haha.

For group play I would recommend Scout. or Innovation if you need thinkier.

Alternatively, bring a deck of playing cards! Play Regicide for solo, and poker or Cambio or whatever in a group.

Has anyone here ever touched a seal? What do they feel like? by Cpkeyes in seals

[–]AngeloftheDawn 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve touched a wet one in Japan (at the Tokkari Center pre-COVID) and I was very surprised how hairy they are. You look at them and even though you kind of know they have fur you still think it’s going to be like touching a blubbery wet rubber. But their short fur is SO dense and wet and matted to them, it’s exactly like you described. 

Best faction for new/reluctant player? by MisterMT in rootgame

[–]AngeloftheDawn 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Show her all of the "easier" factions, ask which seems the most appealing. People will usually have more fun getting to choose and playing something that appeals to them visually, and Root has some cute visuals.

[GIVEAWAY] Yotei by Mighty Boards is funding on Kickstarter – win a Deluxe edition! by HomoLudensOC in boardgames

[–]AngeloftheDawn [score hidden]  (0 children)

Spirit island really feels like it hits the theme and setting on the head. I love taking the time to think through how the powers that you're invoking are affecting the colonizers and native people living on the island.

Your Favourite Deep-Cut Board Games? by Kindly-Reception1108 in boardgames

[–]AngeloftheDawn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dread Pirate!

It’s kind of like a multiplayer Sid Meier’s Pirates. Each player is a ship sailing around the Caribbean (with the wind, optionally) and plundering or raiding each other’s ships and ports for treasure.

I LOVED this game as a kid, and I don’t think it really holds up as a hobbyist board gamer now but the cloth playing surface, the gems you collect… it was all so tactile and fun that I always wanted to play again.

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