Best Games of the Month VLOG - August 2024

Best Games of the Month VLOG - August 2024

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Timestamps
00:00:00 Opening credits & Introduction
00:01:43 Minos: Dawn of the Bronze age
00:05:43 Keyside
00:10:58 The Elder Scrolls
00:16:34 Tainted Grail Kings of Ruin
00:19:40 Wayfarers Tale
00:24:27 Spectacular
00:27:08 Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle Earth
00:29:48 ISS Vanguard
00:36:00 Barcelona
00:38:33 Netrunner
00:49:42 Star Trek: Captain’s Chair
00:44:18 Online Games
00:51:51 Other Channel Content
00:54:15 Podcast
00:54:40 Future content
01:01:01 Patreon Update
01:04:40 Current board game content creator controversy
01:14:34 GridCon 2024
01:18:46 End credits

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[beyondwordsgames]

Thank you for sharing my story Paul 1:04:41

Even if we never met or spoke before this, you gave me so much support (in private and in public).

I and my family want to let you know that we stand by you in the face of all those personal attacks you've received for having the courage to directly expose yourself with your brand. This is a business integrity that must be admired

Thanks for deciding to do so much in helping me to keep this hobby safe.

[BoxedMeeples]

The industry is lucky to have you Paul. Thankyou for all you do, both publicly and behind the scenes. An Awkward hug awaits next time we see you !

[MBG]

You did good with the SL issue mate. well done.

[stevehiggins]

I suspect you will have agonized for a considerable time about whether to cover this topic but I'm so glad you did. I think you are about the most trustworthy source of board game information that exists on you tube and we are all lucky to have you. Thank you

[wardenakfiles]

Thank you for your hard work! Always watching your news videos, and learning games from playthroughs.

[eikejmeyer]

Thank you for actively warning us publishers of the content creator / scammer. Especially for self-publishers it is really bad, if people keep your prototypes without making content because prototypes are much more expensive than regular games to produce and also they are often limited, so unless it is 100% handcrafted it takes a LOT of time and effort to create another single prototype.

On a more positive topic, I really look forward to seeing you and all the other great people from the community at GridCon! :) My most anticipated con of the year!

[marklambert]

Thanks as always Paul. Great to hear what you have been up to. I really appreciate you speaking out about the controversy. The industry is very lucky to have you and your work in our community is greatly appreciated! I have been loving your Elder Scrolls context and very excited for Gridcon!

[BoardGamePix]

Great video, thanks for highlighting industry issues.

[brianonboard]

I feel your anguish over the "controversy", I organise running events and I get told information about some other companies and their "dodgy" behaviours, but if I told the running community it would seem like me trying to put down another company to boost mine, whereas all I would be doing is warning the unexpecting public, that they could loose money or face verbal/written abuse. So many times I type comments on social media and delete them. A bit like the current situation, one of these companies has just gone boom, owing a lot of people money and it taints the companies doing it the right way.

[scrabcake]

Thanks for another great rundown Paul. After you raved about Shackleton Base last month I did everything in my power to get a game of it at Airecon North West a few weeks ago and had a superb time with it. What a great game, all Thanks to your passionate plug 😊

[Original_Maverick]

You're a class act, Paul. Keep up the amazing work 👍

[PlayerOnYourLeft]

re: ISS Vanguard - I definitely want to open all of the doors and chase down all of those side quests.
I picked up ISS earlier this year based on your glowing recommendation, but haven't gotten it to the table yet. I can't wait to fall down the rabbithole...

[frankhechtner]

Paul, thank you a lot for this nice VLOG. Again, it was a pleasure to watch the Video. Your Feedback and thoughts on what is going on enrich my hobby, Board Games. Thanks a lot for this passion. This also includes some negative feelings about it, as you mentioned at the end of the video. All the best, Frank

[jamescartwright]

Interesting, informative and excellent stuff as always Paul.

[kurt-the-viking]

re:completing games...i really like the way earthborne rangers handled this. there is a core narrative story which will come to a conclusion one way or another. after that, the world opens up entirely to you. you can explore and search through dozens (more? i don't know, it's a lot) of side quests and it's such a pleasant way to reward players. it makes completion possible for those who _really_ want it or just a world you can return to whenever you'd like.

[ameenaabouzeid]

Journeys in Middle Earth is one of my husband's favourite games and our most plyed game. The BGG forum community is amazing 🤩
I'm glad you enjoyed your plays of it this month.

[SeafootToo]

Thanks for the video Paul. It’s a pure coincidence that I signed onto your Patreon about the time you were diving into Elder Scrolls, but I enjoyed those streams and some of your other videos while I was somewhat housebound for a couple of weeks. I’m a big fan now.

[lenmux]

As for ISS Vanguard, I believe if you're thoroughly enjoying the game and see value in continuing, then continue to explore. If however you're satisfied with the experience you've had, then complete the campaign. There's no wrong answer, in my opinion.

[Resilio]

I'm looking so much forward to your video about Black Forest on Friday 👍 I think it's a must buy.

[elainetyger]

I really enjoyed that game of Carcassonne with you and David, who set it up. Boardgame arena has the "strategic variant" of three tiles in hand, where you get to choose which one you play on each turn, and he had enabled. The dragon graphics on BGA are spectacular.