I've read conflicting strategy advice on so called "hate drafting" where you reserve a card to deny your opponent a chance to reserve said card. If I understand the champ in this video, he's saying this is NEVER a winning strategy. Am I understanding right? Trying to grasp Splendor at higher level play so my wife stops kicking my butt
In a 4-player game specifically - because you're only denying one player, maybe two, and wasting a turn vs the others. It's probably viable in 2-player play, maybe dubious/obscure in 3-player, in 4 player it's unlikely to be optimal.
It sounds like shes got great strategies for 3-4 player games. Most carcassonne national championships exclusively play the game competitively as 2-player game, and its the same for the Carcassonne world championships. These strategies won't always work there, as the game works very different for 2-player
I actually found that it is thinner than the neoprene mat that comes in the box. They had it folded like a tablecloth in the box so there are creases in it that will have to be ironed out.
@@boardgametotears I noticed no thickness difference with mine. The creases are slightly annoying, but not too bad. The biggest annoyance with the flat shipping is I need to get a separate tube myself for storage and transport.
I'm mostly excited to compete in Brass Birmingham, but more than anything an looking forward to seeing friends and having a full week dedicated to games.
Your point about being actively aware of which Evolution Cards are available and in which slots is SPOT ON. They're so game-changing, you can't afford to not pay attention to them. Your opponents can and will use them against you if you're not paying attention.
They got rid of their only 2 player game this year. I think they like to have games with variable player counts so seeding works with a variety of participants. Twilight Struggle could easily be an outer ring event though.
I was introduced to Dominion 8 or so years ago, and it is absolutely amazing! I am always so disappointed to not see it get the love it deserves online and in competitions
There is a competitive Dominion podcast you may enjoy called Making Luck. The new app is very good so I'm hoping to host or join a tournament there some day.
Tigris & Euphrates is the modern game I've so often wished was globally competitive. Noted for its intensity, variability and depth, and compared to traditional games, I think its suitability for competition is even part of what puts some people off from playing it casually
Reiner Knizia said in a recent interview that it is getting a reprint. I'm hoping that will help the game become more popular in the competitive scene. They do have it at the World Board Gaming Championships in Pennsylvania though.
Never heard of WSBG, but it sounds fun to try and really compete (for once, I'm such a carebear 😅). What about solo or co-op games? If you take a less lucky one, and play a few times to mitigate bad luck, I could see that being cool, especially with an audience. There are times playing Warp's Edge that my heart is my throat, and I'd love to hear a crowd gasp at my bag draw.
The WSBG is a great time! Also, I have played in a coop and solo board game competition before. I competed in Pandemic a couple times over Zoom during the pandemic. Everyone had the same cards drawn each round by a moderator. Not sure this in the scope of WSBG but I will research where you can do other competitions this way.
Interesting that minus 3 is advantageous but minus 4 is too much to risk. I guess you gotta draw the line somewhere. i dont mind taking 1 or 2 points off but i generally stay away from 3 in a single round.
The negative scoring jumps from -2 to -4 on the floor. I will take more negative points to get the tiles I need or to deny them from someone if those tiles are crucial but you have to count to see if those negative points are worth it.
the content is great. But I'm impressed by the editing the most, very easy to follow due to lots of pictures, clips, and an action list adding to what Nicholas was saying. 10/10
Board Game Hangover needs to be on here. They have such a clean and interesting format for reviews, way more accessible than many longer review channels!
After I recorded this video I learned that she is headlining a new tabletop news show. It is live on kickstarter right now. Looks interesting, but I'm not sure we need another board game news show. Becca took a little while for me to get used to, but I do like her energy.
I could include many, but will take this opportunity to mention a couple newer board game channels that are small but top-shelf in quality: Man Seeking Meeple & Undiscovered Games. Others not as well-known as bigger channels, but just as good or better: The Cardboard Herald, SidegameLLC, Father of Games, & AllAboardGamer. Two Brits who are first-rate are Gaming Rules! and The Broken Meeple. Oh, and one more: Ali Plays a Lot (EN).
@@boardgametotears That's weird that your last comment (to me) says "@pnutbutrncrackers" -- Where did that come from? Do I not appear as "Hop" with the Colorado Avalanche avatar on your screen? Just curious.
My favorites that weren't mentioned - Quackalope, Alex at Board Game Co, Rahdo Runs Through, Tabletop Toolson, Brothers Murph, Tantrum House, Liege of Games, Grant Lyon - and my favorite - Room and Board. I never miss his Kickstarter reviews. Maybe you need a top 50.
@thaynepeterson7896 Yep. The Board Game Geek channel is one I watch from time to time. I've skimmed through a couple of their playthroughs. I just don't have the time or interest in full playthroughs. The only ones I watch are competitive games played at the highest level such as the World Series of Board Gaming @WSBG
