A lot to like in Waste Knights, but i wanted more of a relaxed game that what it turned out to be. It's more in the vein of This War of Mine or Ghost Stories in terms of its brutalness, and I'm not sure that helps the story. Which really is the highlight of the game. One i might keep, but house rule to make it more of a relaxed story experience than the death race it is. If you love that death race feel though, it will be perfect. You can pick it up here: www.miniaturemarket.com/areenwk2.html
I Kickstarted the game and I agree. The game is brutal. When I play narrative-based game, i want to know I have a shot going through the story :/ Good game overall. Looking forward to some of those house rules.
I adore that film, i know its an Aussie classic, but so many of the beats and jokes in it work for a kiwi audience as well. And the family are just played with such love, makes me smile every time. "It's marbo, it's the vibe" is what i say when i'm losing people during a rules explanation as well.
@@3MBG Love it. I actually work with a woman who could be the kerrigans, though I'd never tell her. Always has photos of their Bonnie Doon property, and their Melbourne home is in a worse place than the Kerrigans!! Lost half their back yard to a freeway 25 yrs ago, used the compo to buy BD, but still live there. No wonder BD is so serene!
A (slightly) more chill Euro-style game in a similar vein to this is Posthuman Saga - there's more exploration focus, and you get to choose when combat encounters will happen, so those pain loops are avoided. It also adds some nice character development as you build out your skills and equipment. Would be interested to hear your comparative take if you ever get to try it.
For a shorter playtime but similar theme with frozen post-apoc and racing through the wasteland, upgrading and fighting enemies I highly recommend Last Aurora. It’s more Euro-style and competitive and solo only but one of my top 3 games of 2020.
Had my eye on Waste Knights for a bit but never looked that far into it so this video was perfect! I think I'll hold off though, I'm not super into storytelling in board games. I don't mind it in Eldritch or Gloomhaven, but it seems like it's a focal point in Waste Knights.
I gather that you can (in theory) AirBnB at the Kerrigan's house, for that relaxing break by the lake. Of course, late 2022 might be the time to try it. I've enjoyed the first scenario of WK solo, but not got it out since then. Need to give it a go with two players - playing multi-handed isn't my thing - I just make too many mistakes. As you say, I love the art and the world building.
For Fallout you should play co-op if you really want to experience the story. Competitive has other people sniping storylines you started. In co-op you're working together to follow the threads. Armor is a must. Half the Waste Knights campaigns do require expansions. They are good for more variable player counts and play times. The solo campaign is good for learning the game.
Yeah, i got the KS version 2nd hand and wasn't a backer, so just played with it all at once, not really taking into account what was expansion and what wasn't. Hence the disclaimer at the start.
Heh, mostly i liked seeing Australia reclaim the mantle of the post apocalypse, Mad Max is an Aussie cultural icon. But the genre thanks to fallout and other things, mostly people think of the US nowadays for it.
Heck yeah, after playing this i re watched "battletruck" which is one of the many low budget mad max knock offs, it was the first post apocalyptic movie i ever saw
Didn't back that one, but i'll likely pick up a 2nd hand one if i see it for a good price (which is what i did with this one, not a backer, got it 2nd hand)
A lot to like in Waste Knights, but i wanted more of a relaxed game that what it turned out to be. It's more in the vein of This War of Mine or Ghost Stories in terms of its brutalness, and I'm not sure that helps the story. Which really is the highlight of the game. One i might keep, but house rule to make it more of a relaxed story experience than the death race it is. If you love that death race feel though, it will be perfect. You can pick it up here: www.miniaturemarket.com/areenwk2.html
let us know the house rules. I trust your judgement :P.
Nozdirmu1982. Gonna start from these and tweak them.boardgamegeek.com/thread/2579641/article/36826906
@GAME ON! I'm 100% sure I do know, but I'm pretty sure you don't based on the ?!?.
I Kickstarted the game and I agree. The game is brutal. When I play narrative-based game, i want to know I have a shot going through the story :/ Good game overall. Looking forward to some of those house rules.
Now that is a game I didnt know that I wanted: An Australitrash
Also, "we're going to Bonnie Doon" is a hat tip to all the Aussies out there, and if you don't get the gag, its because it's very much for them.
I’m an American and I get that reference. I frequently use the phrase “tell em they’re dreamin’”. Such a classic.
@@ratguy69 love that you're into "the vibe of it!"
I adore that film, i know its an Aussie classic, but so many of the beats and jokes in it work for a kiwi audience as well. And the family are just played with such love, makes me smile every time.
"It's marbo, it's the vibe" is what i say when i'm losing people during a rules explanation as well.
@@3MBG Love it. I actually work with a woman who could be the kerrigans, though I'd never tell her. Always has photos of their Bonnie Doon property, and their Melbourne home is in a worse place than the Kerrigans!! Lost half their back yard to a freeway 25 yrs ago, used the compo to buy BD, but still live there. No wonder BD is so serene!
Hahaha, true blue Aussies by the sound of it Kari
Great editing, it really helps the explanation!
Thank you for great and useful review!!
A (slightly) more chill Euro-style game in a similar vein to this is Posthuman Saga - there's more exploration focus, and you get to choose when combat encounters will happen, so those pain loops are avoided. It also adds some nice character development as you build out your skills and equipment. Would be interested to hear your comparative take if you ever get to try it.
For a shorter playtime but similar theme with frozen post-apoc and racing through the wasteland, upgrading and fighting enemies I highly recommend Last Aurora. It’s more Euro-style and competitive and solo only but one of my top 3 games of 2020.
thank you for that tip. Gonna check that out!
Had my eye on Waste Knights for a bit but never looked that far into it so this video was perfect! I think I'll hold off though, I'm not super into storytelling in board games. I don't mind it in Eldritch or Gloomhaven, but it seems like it's a focal point in Waste Knights.
It is very core to the game, that's for sure
now that's some serenity
This game is quite a good tutorial for 2030.
I gather that you can (in theory) AirBnB at the Kerrigan's house, for that relaxing break by the lake. Of course, late 2022 might be the time to try it. I've enjoyed the first scenario of WK solo, but not got it out since then. Need to give it a go with two players - playing multi-handed isn't my thing - I just make too many mistakes. As you say, I love the art and the world building.
Fair, and its kinda funny that's an Air BNB now. The marketing does itself.
As a solo player, I'm seriously tempted by this one..
Try it! It is great
This would make for epic online game
The wildlife in Australia was scary enough before the apocalypse.
"We're going to Bendigo, Morty, Bendigo! We're going to Bendigo!"
Holy hell, what a bizarre fever dream you sent me to watch.
For Fallout you should play co-op if you really want to experience the story. Competitive has other people sniping storylines you started. In co-op you're working together to follow the threads. Armor is a must.
Half the Waste Knights campaigns do require expansions. They are good for more variable player counts and play times. The solo campaign is good for learning the game.
Yeah, i got the KS version 2nd hand and wasn't a backer, so just played with it all at once, not really taking into account what was expansion and what wasn't. Hence the disclaimer at the start.
Video makes me wanna buy it now and play outside draped in leather
Find a nice spot in the Aussie outback and do it :)
Are you planning to maybe do a review of Unfathomable, the new BSG reskin :) ?
Dunno, having all of BSG, unless i get a copy on the cheap or a review copy, my desire to own unfathomable personally is close to zero.
As a Kiwi you probably really enjoyed this game, especially with a dilapidated Australia haha ✌
Heh, mostly i liked seeing Australia reclaim the mantle of the post apocalypse, Mad Max is an Aussie cultural icon. But the genre thanks to fallout and other things, mostly people think of the US nowadays for it.
I feel like watching Mad Max for some odd reason
Heck yeah, after playing this i re watched "battletruck" which is one of the many low budget mad max knock offs, it was the first post apocalyptic movie i ever saw
That was great! Thank you. :) If you ever get a chance to try out Frost Punk, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.
Didn't back that one, but i'll likely pick up a 2nd hand one if i see it for a good price (which is what i did with this one, not a backer, got it 2nd hand)
@@3MBG Same for me. Didn't back it, bu it looks interesting. :) Need to see some playthroughs first, and hear what others think of it too.
you will ride eternal, shiny and chrome
I admit to shouting "witness me" when making my combat rolls testing the game
@@3MBG excellent and next time if you get bad rolls shout "MEDIOCRE" !! 😁
Ha, we already do :)
WITNESS!!!
Mmmmm. No Tasmania on the board. Presumably, it turned around moved back down to Antartica.
Kinda hard to get to Tazzy in a car mate :)
This game plays almost exactly like the fallout board game. I wonder how they stack up. Ill probably pass since i do already own fallout