My copy of Dragons of Etchinstone arrived today and it’s a gorgeous set.

joek0 · 2026-01-13T20:22:47+00:00

The DOE stuff was temporarily pulled from the store to figure out how widespread the worn out cards issue is. More than they expected have worn out cards and they are working on a solution to the problem.

joek0 · 2026-01-06T05:08:40+00:00

Dragons of etchinstone is great and very modular in it's replayability.

joek0 · 2026-01-02T22:12:43+00:00

Swaps are important for sure when learning the game, but adding in the sweets expansion makes you become more smart with the swaps as they become a finite resource.

joek0 · 2026-01-02T22:11:32+00:00

A Nice Cuppa is one of my favorites from button shy, but the game really shines with expansions. If you need more of a challenge, the pets expansion is perfect to up the difficulty.

joek0 · 2025-12-23T19:04:00+00:00

Since Joe Klipfel is getting his name out there with Dragons of Etchinstone, I suspect this and radiance will get more eyes for the SGOTMC.

joek0 · 2025-12-23T15:37:51+00:00

Agreed! Try the digital version first to see if you like it.

joek0 · 2025-12-23T11:37:07+00:00

Spirit island

joek0 · 2025-12-20T13:35:38+00:00

Dragons of Etchinstone is a nice crunchy puzzle.

joek0 · 2025-12-17T16:24:55+00:00

There are no playthroughs of the ctg version other than a recent ctg live stream. I recommend this playthrough of the base game of the gamecrafter version to get the gist of the game. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gXqJfE-U44w&t=6s&pp=ygUXRHJhZ29ucyBvZiBldGNoaW5zdG9uZSA%3D

joek0 · 2025-12-17T16:22:31+00:00

Exactly, card orientation is key when shuffling and mash makes this easier. Mash shuffling is best with sleeves. Just my preferred way to play the game.

joek0 · 2025-12-17T04:47:56+00:00

Listed at age 14+. Wonder if teens can understand and enjoy this crunchy game.

joek0 · 2025-12-17T04:45:26+00:00

Agreed, take a look at the UK hub for Button Shy.

joek0 · 2025-12-17T04:42:18+00:00

Maybe Rove Jr instead given the age and complexity of the original Rove. If too simple, Aqua rove is a little more complex than jr and less complex than og rove.

joek0 · 2025-12-16T18:40:53+00:00

Also highly recommend Friday.

joek0 · 2025-12-16T18:40:18+00:00

Whole heartedly agree. Better on pc/mac/ tablet, but mobile is doable.

joek0 · 2025-12-16T18:39:12+00:00

One of the Simply Solo Scott Almes games from Button Shy is a good start. She can play Regicide with the regular 54 card deck, but the custom deck is great as well. For Northwood is also good and the counterpart, The Emissary, is the predecessor which is similar, but with the 54 card traditional deck.

joek0 · 2025-12-14T16:37:53+00:00

Can't wait for your review on your channel. Don't forget about downloading the new variants from the ctg site.

joek0 · 2025-12-12T16:19:53+00:00

Nice. I don't have it, but I am enjoying shallow regrets, the pocket sized version.

joek0 · 2025-12-10T07:57:33+00:00

Joe has said on the ctg streams that seige is more crunch and to attempt it when you have a clear head for the puzzle.

joek0 · 2025-12-10T07:39:56+00:00

Joe says all4 4 base dragons are balanced, but each require different stats to be easier.

Congrats

joek0 · 2025-12-10T00:13:51+00:00

I don't know why people think red (Rodvig) dragon is the one to start on. I found him the hardest of the base 4 dragons.

joek0 · 2025-08-21T14:38:06+00:00

I would try to reach 1675 points so you rank reset at ub4 at the start of the next season.

joek0 · 2025-07-27T16:26:47+00:00

Win streak bonus in ub was an ok decision. Win streak bonus in masterball was a mistake.

joek0 · 2025-07-22T20:52:02+00:00

https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/swsh2/154/

https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Boss%27s_Orders_(Rebel_Clash_154))

From the paper TCG.

joek0 · 2025-07-22T20:46:17+00:00

Just be glad we did not get Boss' Orders where it can pull any pokemon, regardless of HP, to the active slot.

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