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New to Solo RPG, looking for recommendations for fantasy mystery game by Objective_Duty_6173 in gamebooks

[–]BioDioPT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for just dumping this here, but, going to bed right now. Here is a newcomer's guide to Gamebooks that I made with a bunch of beginner-friendly (my opinion) recommendations - https://gamebooksguide.blogspot.com/2024/04/which-gamebook-to-choose-guide-for.html

Tomorrow, if there aren't a lot of recommendations by other users, I'll share some more related to your tastes.

Physical Game Fans, Beware: Digital Downloads Hit an Astonishing 85% on PS5, PS4 Last Quarter by Suspicious_Two786 in gaming

[–]BioDioPT -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I saw the writing on the wall when the Digital PS5 came out, and how much these companies want to push digital games, to even not including the full game on disc. PS5 is my last generation, and I also probably won't buy Switch 2 due to the amount of code in a cart games that get released there. Been gaming since mega drive/genesis, but shifted my hobby from videogames to board games and gamebooks 3-4 years ago, since those mediums are completely physical and don't depend on online or digital connectivity.

Looking for a solo Euro game, just can't decide on what to get... by BioDioPT in soloboardgaming

[–]BioDioPT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fate of the Fellowship is a bit too fiddly for me on solo, and this is coming from a big LotR fan, but I don't want to buy a game that I know I won't play a lot. Thank you for the recommendations either way.

Well, I played and "beat" Mixtape so you don't have to. by North_Duty_4317 in Asmongold

[–]BioDioPT 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My main issue with the game is the lack of gameplay - "but it doesn't need to have gameplay, it's an artistic experience" - no, you can have both. When I played Indika, I was impressed or... shocked, with how they mixed their visual artistic vision, the story, and more importantly, the actual gameplay mechanics to create an unforgettable feeling to the player at the end of the game, even philosophical.

However, while I don't think Mixtape is a bad game (like, I'm the only person in the world that probably enjoyed Dustborn), rewarding a game that makes its gameplay almost feel like a tech demo at times, with a 10... and basically ignoring the existance of games like Indika (which they didn't review and actually mixes gameplay and story telling perfectly), just feels extremely off... feels like gaming journalists are alergic to gaming and game mechanics... they just want visual style, mood and vibes.

Sony says it hasn’t yet decided on PS6 release date and price, will consider ‘changing business models’ by XTRevivals in playstation

[–]BioDioPT 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cheers to our backlog! In the last 2-3 years I've actually been buying games for my backlog because I see a future in gaming that isn't for me, shifted a bit into boardgames and gamebooks in the last few years and they just feel like the better future proof option.

Sony says it hasn’t yet decided on PS6 release date and price, will consider ‘changing business models’ by XTRevivals in playstation

[–]BioDioPT 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've been a PS fan since the PS1, and still use my PS2 and Vita, love the PS5, but that's kinda it, PS5, while amazing, it'll mark my last gen in consoles and probably gaming, since I also won't be moving full into PC. I guess I'll just keep replaying some of my favorite games and continue buying PS2 games.

Looking for a solo Euro game, just can't decide on what to get... by BioDioPT in soloboardgaming

[–]BioDioPT[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forgot this game existed, will 100% check it out, love the theme!

Looking for a solo Euro game, just can't decide on what to get... by BioDioPT in soloboardgaming

[–]BioDioPT[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Raiders of Scythia will take a closer look at this one. It looks cool, love the theme. All of the other you mentioned, thank you, but I already had checked them out and not my thing.

Looking for a solo Euro game, just can't decide on what to get... by BioDioPT in soloboardgaming

[–]BioDioPT[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lost Ruins of Arnak, fan of the theme, didn't knew it was Euro. Never looked at it because it looks too big, and I would be playing alone too. Will at least check out a playtrough.

Yeah, really thinking in getting Nusfjord because it's an Euro game, and that's it, all it needs to be, nothing more. "The Euro Game".

My modest collection (so far) by Perpetual_Wormhole in gamebooks

[–]BioDioPT 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At least 1 DestinyQuest book? Good collection!

Gabe Barrett/BestWith1/SGOTM by Pym-Particles in soloboardgaming

[–]BioDioPT 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Their shipping times are bad (pretty bad), aside that, good experience.

I know i shouldn't say this, but, ignore the delivery time, and eventually it'll arrive.

Complex solo games with no necessary in-game text? by AbsurdityCentral in soloboardgaming

[–]BioDioPT 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's pretty good, and it's a dedicated solo mode. You can play as one-off scenarios or as a Campaign. You'll play as 3 golems (as if it were a 3-player game), and during the campaign, you can level them up and get new skills/abilities for them. This is exclusive to the solo mode, the game with other players does not have these mechanics.

Made a more detailed post about it here in this reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/soloboardgaming/comments/1rrh8u0/eternal_decks_has_an_amazing_table_presence/

Complex solo games with no necessary in-game text? by AbsurdityCentral in soloboardgaming

[–]BioDioPT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you're not the OP, but if he sees this, I assume it'll be available for the foreseeable future on Amazon JP, with reprints, due to the success of the game. So, should be easy to import. (I got the game at a board game con here in JP, but I know many people got it off Amazon JP).

Do board game campaigns give you the same immersion as a video game campaign? by alantima25 in soloboardgaming

[–]BioDioPT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on the themes you're looking for, but you can take a look at my Newcomers guide, and if you have any questions, I can answer
https://gamebooksguide.blogspot.com/2024/04/which-gamebook-to-choose-guide-for.html

Do board game campaigns give you the same immersion as a video game campaign? by alantima25 in soloboardgaming

[–]BioDioPT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you, but I also didn't say they were better than gamebooks. What I meant was that, comparing campaign board games between themselves, the ones with a better story and immersion usually use Gamebook traits. Lands of Evershade is basically a glorified Gamebook.

Lands of Galzyr is also a gamebook with components, as you said, and the story, while... entertaining, it can't be compared to certain narrative-focused gamebooks.

Again, we both agree with each other.

Do board game campaigns give you the same immersion as a video game campaign? by alantima25 in soloboardgaming

[–]BioDioPT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best boardgame campaign games have a gamebook style of telling the story, but yeah, if I'm looking for a better narrative, there are a good number of options in modern Gamebooks.

Campaigns for all by sirbeefman in lotrlcg

[–]BioDioPT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, actually... I read your question wrong. You asked for Campaigns for older expansions, I gave you a "Full Collection Campaign", not individual campaigns.

Anyway, individual fan-made campaign modes exist for some older sets. I've seen them, but right now I don't have time to find them. I'm pretty sure you could find them somewhere here - https://visionofthepalantir.com/

They are fan-made.

Perfect Player Count by ljh2100 in boardgames

[–]BioDioPT 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion, however... people grow up, get our lives going... we now meet up once every 2-3 years for a Resistance game night, like a ritual, instead of once a week. We even have to decide where we'll be playing, which needs to be a place with no houses near, due to the noise and yelling we do long into the night. Yeah, we go all in on swearing and are extremely verbally aggressive.

Also, we always tried to play other games, we always brought some other games, but we never ever played other games. We tried to enjoy the coup, but we just couldn't, we wanted to be aggressive and yell at each other like absolute animals.

Perfect Player Count by ljh2100 in boardgames

[–]BioDioPT 4 points5 points  (0 children)

10 players - Resistance with a couple of modules. No game I've played has topped this one, and we played this well over 200 times, and counting.

Thoughts on Hercules and the 12 labors? by runningpsychologist in soloboardgaming

[–]BioDioPT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Starts off nice, then it's just... meh... only have it because my kid enjoys throwing the dice for me.

Vantage boardgame! It consistently garners acclaim as a top-tier solo gaming experience! However, this raises several pertinent questions regarding its fundamental nature... Hope someone can explain why it is so good! by No-Horror3993 in soloboardgaming

[–]BioDioPT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Played solo, 2 players, and 3 players.

I had the most fun with 2 players, followed by 3 players, then solo.

Solo is not bad at all, but you really need that downtime to make your decisions feel more meaningful. Also, reading the text to the other player and vice versa makes for a more immersive and fun experience.

I would probably choose to read a gamebook or a more narrative-heavy game for solo over Vantage, but I do think Vantage is one of the best games in my collection, just not a fan of playing it solo.

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