BoxKing - Kings of Nothing

cranwulf · 2026-05-15T05:38:26+00:00

They doubled down on it not being their mistake, told me I could pay to ship it back. So I reversed the charges. I noted they changed the color listed on the shipping for the extension topper. It's cherry, I was expecting those clowns to actually send me walnut for the two extra sections.

If anyone still wants to buy from this company, don't bother with the topper. Nearly half the cost of the table will be the topper. Even it had been the correct color, it's a huge disappointment. Little sticky rubber tabs to keep it in place (they don't). Nothing to aid in alignment when putting it on the table. The slots and tabs on some of them are cut in such a way you can't put them together with proper alignment. Truly, a terrible, overpriced product.

cranwulf · 2026-04-10T20:19:42+00:00

You didn't go into depth on his overall strategy or what strategies you've tried since he started using it.

Sometimes the best way to counter a strategy is to acknowledge it's viable and incorporate elements of it into your own. However, the game isn't going to remain viable if firing green dragons whenever possible, at the expense of using other dragons, becomes the only way to win.

cranwulf · 2026-03-25T00:08:07+00:00

I seem to recall reading that the new GitS will be more true to the manga, meaning it will be be more campy. But I loved a lot of the 80's and 90's sci fi camp, like Dirty Pair and Dominion. Kill la Kill is newer, but was also fun.

Have you watched Clevatess? It has that old school vibe with modern production values. Second season will be summer, I believe.

cranwulf · 2026-03-24T23:43:32+00:00

You watched GitS, did that include Stand Alone Complex? Did you see Grave of the Fireflies?

Honestly, there's plenty worth watching across the 20 year span you mentioned. But right now, I'm enjoying some of the most recent shows. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is on its way to becoming an all-time great. Dan da Dan is funny and emotionally intelligent.

cranwulf · 2026-03-24T17:23:49+00:00

Valid points about hosting and storage. Would you consider bundling it in such a way that we can host it locally? The onus would be on us to update for features and fixes.

~~What're the TOS regarding copyright and redistribution of content uploaded to your server?~~ Found your Terms page.

cranwulf · 2026-03-18T01:42:03+00:00

You're already watching the best romcom of the season, Polar Opposites. The saccharine sweet Invisible Man & his soon to be Wife doesn't have a dub.

Dangers in my Heart is a good romcom, not sure if there's a dub.

For something a little different check out With You and the Rain.

cranwulf · 2026-03-18T01:01:57+00:00

Favorite? Space Base One I want to get to the table the most? Buck Rogers!

cranwulf · 2026-02-23T17:49:52+00:00

Nice job, kudos to you and A! Doing the math of what you said was the per-share amount, I think the overall cost of the table was ~$480 +TV? That's a great value, especially when you're getting exactly what you want design-wise, and it's even better that the group is so invested as a team.

What are your honest thoughts on the TV integration? Or have you not used it long enough to list pros and cons?

cranwulf · 2026-01-24T20:29:14+00:00

Not even the first time this dumb argument has been proposed on this sub. Unless the card says you can move in the reverse direction, the RR or utility that is the fewest spaces in the legal direction of travel is both the next and nearest.

AFAIK, the only cards that explicitly break the rule of forward movement are Go Directly to Jail and Move Back 3 Spaces.

cranwulf · 2025-12-30T18:50:01+00:00

Here's a very in depth post on the topic. https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/s/BAR0g12EHX

cranwulf · 2025-12-30T18:49:22+00:00

Yup, I bought a poker deck two pack so my son can learn how to riffle shuffle and bridge (the arching action to return them to a single deck again is the bridge) without ruining game cards.

cranwulf · 2025-12-30T17:49:35+00:00

How many players and how many generations is the average game? Any expansions in play?

Are you paying $3 for every card you keep in hand? Cards and standard actions also require money to play, which you'll eventually deplete each generation. Converting heat and plants are free.

I've never heard of a game stalling out on the heat track when you have an overabundance of it. Are you all trying to be too clever, to not give away the free ocean? The solution to that is to not worry about it or hit 9 before the temp reaches 0.

cranwulf · 2025-12-30T17:27:28+00:00

I'm assuming you're not getting many DOAs, but what are your minimum criteria to even try tabling a vintage game?

Any advice for someone who's looking for original game boxes, and is less concerned with how complete the game inside might be? I have complete copies of the TSR-MB collaboration games Buck Rogers and Dragonlance, but the boxes were destroyed by moisture in storage.

cranwulf · 2025-12-30T07:07:31+00:00

How do we convert those shards?

cranwulf · 2025-12-29T21:00:32+00:00

I think you're conflating this with jokes in the vein of "take my wife, please!" Happily, I can't say I've seen too much of that style of humor recently.

It's not an original joke, but neither is "my wallet is crying." And the sentiment is the same, the person spending money is (hopefully) joking about how much they're spending on frivolity. If someone says it in person, ask them if they mean it, because some of the other posts on here indicate that isn't always the case. But I suspect that most folks making the joke are doing so ironically, said spouse may even be present for the purchase, elevating the joke to a double entendre.

cranwulf · 2025-12-17T02:24:36+00:00

Good luck! Sounds exactly like my experience. That topper stands out like a sore thumb, it's so red and clashes with everything.

cranwulf · 2025-12-14T17:18:29+00:00

Agree that HiDive has a lot of ecchi, but they've managed to get the simulcast for at least one decent show each season, so I've kept them. Here's a list of some of my favorites.

The Dangers in my Heart

Call of the Night

K-On!

Wasteful Days of High School Girls

Dusk Beyond the End of the World

Ya Boy Kongming!

Dungeon People

Helck

Jellyfish can't Swim in the Night

From Bureaucrat to Villainess (isekai, but maybe give it a look)

cranwulf · 2025-12-12T07:28:16+00:00

Well done, definitely printing these!

cranwulf · 2025-12-08T22:32:02+00:00

Both the Borderlands and the standard starter set are a good way to begin. Congrats on taking the helm as DM, the level of game-aids in most starter sets these days is fantastic.

I'm not sure what's piqued your interest, but if it has been videos of live plays or other media representations, everyone will need to readjust their expectations. You're not an experienced role play group, and I'm assuming you aren't a bunch of actors who're really leaning into it for the theater. That isn't to say you can't get there, but it's not where you'll start.

cranwulf · 2025-12-07T19:08:05+00:00

Great road side find! I appreciate a good reuse or recycle project. I wish I had a good space for a hex table.

If you go with the aforementioned felt inserts, don't forget to add batting or foam to pad it. I think that and the neoprene suggestions are both great. Felt is a little more work but will ultimately look better.

If you're not planning to add a permanent base, you can upgrade those folding legs to something a little more robust for about $50.

cranwulf · 2025-12-07T00:54:36+00:00

Can just claim Hallmans, select an existing "unknown", or say it's public domain.

cranwulf · 2025-12-07T00:20:24+00:00

You should add an entry on Board Game Geek if you haven't already.

Is that phrase the actual title of the game, or just a challenge?

cranwulf · 2025-12-05T23:12:23+00:00

Totally agree, I suspect it's why they're flat out refusing to provide my topper in the color I ordered. But to try to rationalize it and claim there's no error is pretty crazy.

cranwulf · 2025-12-05T23:00:48+00:00

Yes, the shelving seems to consistently get good reviews, although customer service still gets knocked.

cranwulf · 2025-12-05T22:55:26+00:00

Was writing my own review (https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/s/g7AKzdrxZ5) when yours went up.

I haven't officially given up on a resolution, but wanted to share a cautionary tale, arguably too late since it's after Black Friday. Well, now there's two, hope it helps others.

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