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@@AssortedMeeples I have 4 $10 6W LED clamp ons that light my 30"x60" table. On "Low" they do the job with no glare. I post under a dif name on FB, but I put up pics. Melanie Barr has a page as well as channel.
@@kitcarpo4745 Nice, the 2 work really good for me, my wife made me a couple of diffuser covers and that helps a lot with the hottest of lights on our table.
The variance in board game box sizes is frustrating too. Fiddling with adjustable shelves to see which games should live next to each other was more science than I ever wanted from a shelving project, and why I'll always recommend some form of variable height system for game storage. Why in the year of our Lord 2024 have we not just set some standard sizes as a community?
Ah, the Steam Sale. My wishlist actually is showing some better discounts than I've seen in some time - kind of feels like the sales of years past for the first time in a while!
Only person remotely showing the new nightfall expansion. I hope you show nightfall more so I can know more before Gen con 2024. Thanks for this very cool video.
I won't lie to you, probably won't happen before Gencon as I (Phillip) am pretty busy and would I have to talk Heather into games of it. It is one game that I want to dive into as I have so much content there to explore.
I love the Villainous games but I agree with your take on the storage issue. I was actually looking up storage solutions on Etsy earlier today. I remember a while ago, Target was doing a bundle of the base game for Disney and the first two expansions, but they were still in separate boxes. If they had put them in one big box, I would’ve gladly bought it and put away the one’s I already have for good. Also, I’m genuinely curious on what you would think of the Marvel version, since there are much more opportunities to directly interact with opponents in there than in Disney and Star Wars. (One last thing: Maleficent is Sleeping Beauty’s villain, not Evil Queen)
I want more of a Dice Throne style storage for my Villainous games rather than the boxes they currently make for it on Etsy. I also don't like the charges Etsy puts on its creators so I haven't gone that way for it. I would be willing to try the Marvel and Star Wars variants, I just don't have access to them and don't really want to drop the money on them. And oops on the Maleficent bit.
When you play the more balanced villains you get a better experience. Some villains are just too hard or too easy. It’s an ok game but I can see how it’s not for everyone.
@@AssortedMeeples Ursula from the original game has little interaction with other villains and can be locked down well before she has a chance to complete her goals. It’s a shame because I’m sure she’s a big draw for folks buying this game since she’s super popular as a character.
I think its definitely not overproduced. Light/medium gamers also deserve deluxefied components, it's not somthing exclusive to heavy gamers. Very pretty game.
Part of the allure of the game is the full size minis for such a simple game. The game would function the same with cardboard pieces (they are making it at the moment). Overproduced, Yes, worth it: Yes. I don't regret anything with purchasing.
@@AssortedMeeples It's not overproduced just because it's a simple game. The community thinks heavy games have the monopoly of super deluxified components but it doesnt. Even a heavy game can work pretty well with cheaper components.
I really enjoy this game, but the reason we collect it is mainly because my wife is a Disney/Pixar fan. I agree that the boxes are getting out of hand. One solution is to use the Unmatched (Restoration Games) storage solution.
Some people like a more solitaire-like experience in their multiplayer game, but playing against it can sometimes bee very frustrating as you can't always interact effectively. I could definitely see why you might let this one go from your collection.
An overabundance of components definitely makes me more cautious about a board game. If a large number of parts are applied intuitively though, I can get over that pretty quickly.
You have to buy so many licenses just to get a bigger belt and backpack. Now Portia/Sandrock - there's a game that does inventory space right, IMO (though I still very much like Dinkum - but unless you obsessively plan you're always running out of backpack space)
Thank you for having us! We are so happy you enjoyed the game. It was much fun to see you playing in the stream Such a great analysis of Cosmic Chains and the campaign✨
Glad to hear we did it justice! I'm pretty excited to get my hands on the physical game, and am looking forward to seeing where your team goes from here :)
I'm so happy to see Siclen Studio and their team succeed - we've got a gameplay link in our description from our preview stream on Twitch, and I highly recommend taking the game for a spin on Tabletop simulator if you're on the fence about whether this game is for you.
Weirdly, I think playing cards come the closest. They're clearly not a game themselves, but the vehicle for a huge variety of games that have been played for centuries. Maybe that makes them the perfect game engine instead.
