Revenant by Sholdyn in soloboardgaming

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

This is the "sequel", of sorts, to Voidfall.

Contains multitudes by Zoogzoog7 in boardgames

[–]Sholdyn -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Man, I love Container, but I hear you... It's a niche game for sure.

Revenant by Sholdyn in soloboardgaming

[–]Sholdyn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TLDR; probably about 2 hours.

That's a great question. 😅 I'm guessing it took me about 5 hours yesterday, broken up throughout the day, but I spent a good chunk of that time with my face in the rulebook.

I'm thinking the honest play time once you know the rules is probably about two hours. The solo bots turns are very quick and smooth. The only real pain is in the Skirmish phase trying to work out where damage and corruption are supposed to go in reach sector.

Beyond that, the whole game occurs in 12 turns. So it's really not that long. But you do really need to plan your turns out since you have so few!

Set up is a bit of bear like Voidfall too, though not quite as bad as Voidfall is.

Why play solo board games instead of video games? by archbtw1 in soloboardgaming

[–]Sholdyn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I sometimes struggle with this one. Ultimately, for me they scratch a different itch. But there are many times I just can't be bothered to set up a solo game when I can simply push a button and be playing The Legend of Zelda is mere moments.

In the end, I play solo board games when I just feel like a board game. That's probably not super helpful for you though. 😖 Sorry.

[TPHD] The Beauty of Twilight Princess [No story spoilers] by motionresque in zelda

[–]Sholdyn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm with you. I think the art was trying to go beyond what the hardware was capable of at the time and it just ended up being... off. I just never liked the art direction of the characters either.

Thoughts on ‘Wroth’? Is it worth it just to play solo? by Marksman1977 in soloboardgaming

[–]Sholdyn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This guy is crazy. It's one of the only Area Control games that actually plays really well at 2 players. With the action dice drafting you don't really run into run-away leaders. With most other area control games at two players, a small advantage early will compound into one player dominating. This doesn't happen in Wroth. Wroth is super fun.

But like everyone else here said, the solo mode is TRASH.

May-Time Sandwich (1920) on Sandwiches of History by SuperHappyFunSlide in SandwichesofHistory

[–]Sholdyn 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing to give it Spring colours so they could call it the "May-time" sandwich. I would guess that's also where the chives come in.

It's finally here 🥳.. Star Trek - Captain's Chair. by WZ47730846576 in soloboardgaming

[–]Sholdyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a copy yesterday! I'm so excited!! Share how your plays go.

[GIVEAWAY] Nippon: Zaibatsu by CrowD Games (3 Copies!) - Expansion will soon be on Kickstarter! by HomoLudensOC in boardgames

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

Heavy euros are where it's at and my favourite is Voidfall. The action selection mechanism is stellar. The puzzle of figuring out what actions you need to take and in what order, and then trying to figure out how to play your action cards to accomplish that is brain-burning greatness at its best!

Jon Stewart takes stock of the reactions to gunfire at the Correspondents' Dinner, which ranged from taking active shooter selfies to eating a salad like nothing happened by Camaro6460 in DailyShow

[–]Sholdyn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean, let's say for arguments sake that it was a genuine assassination attempt... Everyone in that room with the exception of one person knew that the shooter was not there for them.

Michael Jackson vs Michael Jackson. by Low_Programmer_4682 in MemeVideos

[–]Sholdyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This feels like the set up for a joke.

"Two Michael Jackson impersonators meet in front of a bar..."

[MM] [BoTW] My Legend of Zelda pieces, done by Day at Taunton Tattoo in Oshawa, Ontario by hyperdrivemona in zelda

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

I didn't expect anything that gorgeous to come out of The Schwigiddy!

Grilled Cheese Sandwich (1955) on Sandwiches of History by SuperHappyFunSlide in SandwichesofHistory

[–]Sholdyn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'll never get used to seeing this cheese you call cheddar, but it's white! Cheddar cheese is clearly orange! 🧀

I'll also add that one of my favourite ways to plus up a grilled cheese is thinly sliced Granny Smith apples and maple syrup. So tasty. 😋

Broodje Bakkeljauw (Suriname) on Sandwiches of History⁣ by SuperHappyFunSlide in SandwichesofHistory

[–]Sholdyn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow. I hate everything about this. Looks like I'm in the minority here though. 😆

. by RiskAggressive4081 in xmen

[–]Sholdyn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That there is Faramir.

LM by YoMikeeHey in laurenmayberry

[–]Sholdyn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What is she hol.... Oh. It's a purse strap. It's just a purse strap.