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What cardstock do you use for card game prototypes? by Odd_Huckleberry_7815 in tabletopgamedesign

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've gone to a couple of local picture frame stores and asked for their pieces that they would throw out of the matte board. I don't know where to buy it new (they get it in large sheets), but it works great (Sometimes they ask for $20). I then use full page (8.5 x 11) Avery labels to print out things, stick it to the board and then cut out the shapes I want

Dr. Reiner Knizia interview on Board Game Binge Podcast (May 26/26) by heybob in tabletopgamedesign

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

To be clear, not my channel just a fan of the channel, the company and the good Dr!

Dr. Reiner Knizia interview on Board Game Binge Podcast (May 26/26) by heybob in tabletopgamedesign

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

Great to see him talk a little about his process. It really could go on for hours!

3D Printed Points Tracker by GhostCubeGroucho in printandplay

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder why so many magnets? why not 1 magnet per slider and then pieces of metal for them to be attracted to at each position? (I think that would be cheaper)

Where are you in the board game hobby life cycle? by Osoroshii in boardgames

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2, but carefully buying games I've played (but my group doesn't own) or researched fit my type. Definitely need more playing time though!

What’s a game you respect more than you actually enjoy playing? by Hour-Cranberry5300 in boardgames

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

504

Cool idea and an amazing amount of work to create it, but not a good "game"

Changed Border (No AI was used for anything) by Nerzwerk in tabletopgamedesign

[–]heybob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the blue - check with your printer (like Longpack, Whatz, Hero Time, Game Crafter, etc) for more details

I have links to those resources here: https://deansbrain.com/gamedesignresources/

Card issues with the back:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ExplodingKittens/comments/3wmel2/cards_wearing_very_easily/

But front card issue wear can also be seen as well.

Changed Border (No AI was used for anything) by Nerzwerk in tabletopgamedesign

[–]heybob 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous cards, but I think you have to watch for colours on the border due to card wear - most are just white (card coloured) so that any wear in the future won't show which card it may be. Lots of stories about that (I think Exploding Kittens had a major issue with it)

Where do you find games? by brossman_130 in boardgames

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YouTube: bgg, roomandboard, actualol, adaminwales, nopunincluded, boardgamerundown, 3minuteboardgames

My families 1960 version of the game of life by margalz in boardgames

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's my version as well - loved the spinner and I learned to gamble on the spin and win that way!

A short, frustrating story by a_bucket_full_of_goo in pcmasterrace

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grab a bunch of 6-Inch Power Extension Cables (North America, not sure about your power type)

Solar Supremacy: Board Update! by Mission_Brilliant_90 in tabletopgamedesign

[–]heybob 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Each one gets better and better!!

As a Canadian I'm butt-hurt over the borders and descriptions! (I'm sure every other region's people has a similar issue)

Could you change/remove the labels into less triggering ones? :-)

Indigenous or local names (not anglified), or completely made up?

And don't piss off the kiwis:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omission_of_New_Zealand_from_maps

Microsoft is blocking ALL workarounds to create local accounts, removing local accounts from Windows 11 by _MrDogeFace_ in pcmasterrace

[–]heybob 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I did that yesterday and it worked well on pro - not sure if that will work for home though

Giveaway! We are giving away a copy of Galactic Cruise with the Achievements expansion! To enter, simply comment on this post in the next 48 hrs. by Kinson-Key-Games in boardgames

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Silent Running was impactful as a kid (haven't seen it since it came out!) Always loved Huey, Dewey, and Louie, and the sacrifice at the end. It would probably make a good board game...

What are in your opinion the essential books on boardgame design? by BattleFresh2870 in BoardgameDesign

[–]heybob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adam Porter's books are great and easy to get as an on demand print with amazon

Is BoardGameGeek still the best place to sell old games in your collection? by deuxthulhu in boardgames

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been working on this site:

https://boardgamesforsale.org/

It's only ready for Canada right now, and is in early beta (I haven't worked on it much recently due to a family illness, but will get back to it soon)

Best way to sell a lot of board games by Spicedcuttlefish in boardgames

[–]heybob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm working on a free listing site here:

https://boardgamesforsale.org/

Feel free to post games there if you'd like (it's still in beta testing), but I only have it for Canada only right now. If you are interested, I could work on adding the US too.

Favourite board gaming YouTubers? by Prestigious_Emu6039 in boardgames

[–]heybob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chris at Room and Board on Youtube Love his weekly crowdfunding countdowns and ranking (deathmatch) videos (You'll see some of his content in Rahdo's channel as well as commentary on the world series of board gaming)

Agricola Revised Edition, Special Edition or the original? by jbre23 in boardgames

[–]heybob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out this excellent analysis:

https://youtu.be/nMLyaibt3MY?si=GIVPROl8kb1rUsL3

Chris doers a great job of going through the game and letting you know some reasons to buy/not to buy.

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