To Back Or Not To Back - Dragon Eclipse, Final Girl, Beast: Shattered Isles & More!!!

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  • @JJ_TheGreat
    @JJ_TheGreat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    56:17 Thank you for standing up for us backers, Alex! 👏

  • @matissmatiss3126
    @matissmatiss3126 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Agree 100% the artificual limited early birds, noticed in that bear mountain game, and ended up not backing that one, just did not liked that at all.

  • @clanechelon
    @clanechelon 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    To weight in on the value of Beast. Over here in Canada, I can still get the base game for $60CAD in my store while it would cost me $90CAD for the reprint (without counting the shipping). I feel their campaign is way overpriced. I can only assume the expansio Will be much cheaper if it hits retail

    • @DEFUHR62
      @DEFUHR62 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was waiting for this campaign to launch to see the price comparisons, and I also noticed the $30 difference. So I just ordered it for $65 at board game bliss and with what Alex said about the base being all you really need I think I made the right decision. I believe they said there are some differences, for example it's going to be in a bigger box and a better insert and cleaned up rulebook, but didn't think it was worth the extra $30

  • @joshfielder7898
    @joshfielder7898 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was curious about Creature Caravan so i checked out their campaign. In the comments they were asked about shipping for just one game not both and they said the shipping would be cheaper for a single game. I just wanted to let anybody that was also curious know.

  • @distantbabble
    @distantbabble 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The Dice Tower was 100% off on their review of Beast. I don't think they explored it enough, it's quite an amazing experience and each creature needs to played and replayed. Looking forward to this expansion.

    • @BoardGameCo
      @BoardGameCo  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Personally, I agree, but ultimately reviews are just opinions reflecting our own experiences. There are plenty of reviews where I feel my opinion doesn't match the norm as well.

  • @seansmith2650
    @seansmith2650 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is definitely my last season of final girl. 3 huge boxes is already going to look goofy enough. Games way too lite to demand that many seasons

    • @Mr47the
      @Mr47the 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's fair, but i think each feature film adds enough rules and theme to make them different. I'll keep getting new seasons but if they do one every year I'll probably sell or give away the FFs i don't like as much and keep my stock to 15-20...
      Or in 10 years I'll have a whole wall of final girl!! 🤣🤣😂😂

    • @seansmith2650
      @seansmith2650 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @Mr47the that sounds terrible haha that's the reason why I stopped collecting pokemon elite trainer boxes because I looked around and had like 20 and was like this is stupid what number is enough

    • @CheddahSlammer
      @CheddahSlammer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Keep in mind when games get too much content, they usually offer a Big Box, which reduces the overall imprint of how much the game takes up.

  • @EfrainRiveraJunior
    @EfrainRiveraJunior 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I need Santa to send me an All-In Final Girl gift... or a winning Lottery Ticket.

  • @JJ_TheGreat
    @JJ_TheGreat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1:08:08 Rock And Stone!!!!
    BTW, I was one of those people who skipped the original campaign - and having heard very positive reviews, ironically, I just late backed the all-in version of the game, not knowing that this campaign for the expansion is coming soon. I have never played the video game, but the mechanics of the game - and how you can dig into the (cave) board - make it seem VERY different. I ❤ and look for games which look and feel very unique and different. I do not have a game like this, so I had to add it to my collection! The expansions look like they will be adding more mechanics from the video game (I guess) and also more of the missions!

    • @kontrolecavalry
      @kontrolecavalry 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ROCK.. AND.. STONE!!!

  • @JJ_TheGreat
    @JJ_TheGreat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    51:33 I totally agree with you! That is exactly what I was saying in one of my previous comments on this video! Thank you for confirming what I thought.

  • @toaofpi
    @toaofpi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I am so excited for Final Girl season 3! I went for the Ultimate All-In after seeing a bunch of videos and hanging out with the great fans on discord. Now I just need to wait a year to be able to play...

    • @Mr47the
      @Mr47the 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Crazy talk! Pick up the core box and a feature film at retail now then give them away when you get the KS in ;)

    • @madmartigan572
      @madmartigan572 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Let’s go! 🔥

  • @JeremyErb-jx5yi
    @JeremyErb-jx5yi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I agree about your comments about Beast. I just picked up a copy with components still in shrink for $25 at my FLGS’s consignment sale.

  • @NeoReziel
    @NeoReziel 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would love to pledge beast, but they have been not so clear about localization; I still don't know if there will be my language translation during the campaign, they said "maybe after the campaign is over"... which is kind of a bummer for me, I mean, I cant' just pledge and hope for the best right? We'll see how this unfold, I 'll wait till last day to make a decision.

  • @Theonebeliever
    @Theonebeliever 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The kid interruptions will always make me chuckle 🤭. Thanks for another round up Alex. Have a nice week bud!

  • @Mr47the
    @Mr47the 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    All about that season 3 of final girl!!! My 2nd KS of the year 😀

    • @madmartigan572
      @madmartigan572 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Let’s go! 🔥

  • @JJ_TheGreat
    @JJ_TheGreat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    😂😂😂😂😂😂 Your joke at the end of the video cracks me up!!!!!

  • @JJ_TheGreat
    @JJ_TheGreat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    21:18 BTW, I STILL have not received my copy of I C E yet… Apparently, I am 1 of 24 backers whose pledge was mistakenly routed to Canada - and so it should now be in Gamerati’s warehouse - and I hope to actually receive it in the next couple weeks (hopefully). As a result, though, I cannot in good conscious back FOUNDERS, since they haven’t delivered on I C E yet… I just wanted to point this out.

  • @denizkandemir9744
    @denizkandemir9744 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    AR needs to answer the complaints at Castles of Burgundy backers instead of mailing them about there new project

  • @Paul-ro6py
    @Paul-ro6py 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoy Beast, really wanted to obtain the expansion, but the 37 Euro for shipping is price prohibitive. So will wait for retail.

  • @stefanomontanari2401
    @stefanomontanari2401 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    what does it mean sundrop edition?

    • @JohnClem56
      @JohnClem56 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Sundrop is an Awaken Realms trade name for application of a wash applied over a base color to miniatures which provides contrast and improved visibility of the details of the sculpt.

    • @stefanomontanari2401
      @stefanomontanari2401 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JohnClem56 thanks

  • @NatanelApfel
    @NatanelApfel 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wait till he hears where Piglett came from

  • @cookedghost
    @cookedghost 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting hearing different perspectives on Beast’s price - a new copy would be 75€ for me and I don’t particularly mind missing out on the localisation, so if I end up liking the game I might be better off with the the campaign

  • @JJ_TheGreat
    @JJ_TheGreat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    49:34 Miniatures look so out of place for this game. I worry that they would take the focus out of the game itself, since people will be looking at them instead - but also, more importantly, I worry that they will block the territory on the board, since the board is so “busy” to begin with - and it would make the players have to lift their mini character up to see what is underneath.
    To me, there is no need for miniatures in a game like this. Some people will want them, so you do you! But I am just giving my opinion.

    • @CheddahSlammer
      @CheddahSlammer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well for me I already have the Acrylics for the base game, so why do I need to have mini's for all of it, if its already got premium Acrylics for the figures. I had this problem with other games I got recently, had basic standee's, the Acrylic standees and mini's all in the All-In Bundle, and since I am only using one of the three, the others will just sit on the shelf.

  • @JJ_TheGreat
    @JJ_TheGreat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    49:09 So what does “Deluxe” mean, in this case? This is VERY confusing. Because they already had a Shattered Isles pledge above.

    • @Sini-Haapanen
      @Sini-Haapanen 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Shattered Isles as is is just the basic version of the expansion. Deluxe adds stuff like minis/acrylic standees (based on your choice), unique Beast screens etc.

  • @CH-fp6gj
    @CH-fp6gj 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I understand the limited quantity at a lower price to build momentum for the campaign early and get backers to give other backers confidence to back as well. I don’t mind it but I could see it making people who pay more upset, especially if the gap in prices is too high. My guess is the early cheaper deal is them selling games at or near cost

    • @mrthommo6551
      @mrthommo6551 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Early bird deals are fine to encourage backers to jump in but the issue with some campaigns is that the "limit" continually increases to make it always look like the early bird offer is almost over so people might make a decision so they don't miss out. Of course that shouldn't make a difference with purchasing decisions but making appearance of false scarcity doesn't sot well with some.

  • @Oaklestat
    @Oaklestat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im going to have to check out Chants for the old ones

  • @matthewjustice4140
    @matthewjustice4140 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For what it’s worth Juma Al-JouJou replied to a comment that they don’t have a plan at the moment to release Millennia in retail and are focusing on direct sales to end customers.

  • @RainwaterGames
    @RainwaterGames 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    and tigger....took me a moment to get that one.

  • @dougcerulli8826
    @dougcerulli8826 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looking forward to Chants of the Old Ones ... Seems like a very solid middleweight game, solo and multiplayer options, and gorgeous artwork. And of course I'm always a big softie for Cthulhu theme!

  • @morgaknightgames
    @morgaknightgames 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think I'm actually going to skip Final Girl this time and just pick up the few boxes I'm interested in at retail. Every pledge would force me to buy more than I actually want and the a la carte pledge isn't worth the shipping.
    I'm torn on Beast. It's a gorgeous game but my group just hasn't been meeting up recently so 3-4 player games haven't been hitting the table (I know it can play 2 but it seems to play better at higher) so I'm leaning towards skipping the expansion for now.
    I am backing Bone Wars Deluxe because it's by the same designer of Oak, which is one of my favorite games and I really love the theme.
    For upcoming campaigns I'm absolutely all in for the Deep Rock expansions. It's such a great game so I'm looking forward to more. Aberration is interesting, but I'll have to see what the price point looks like. It sounds like they'll actually have a standee core box available so I may be more inclined to get that.

    • @Mr47the
      @Mr47the 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It's really nice the final girl campaigns don't make anything (other than the mystery boxes) KS exclusive. I have a lot of respect that they don't pull the FOMO card!

  • @siriactuallysara
    @siriactuallysara 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think Isofaren guard adds a lot for previous backers. Defiantly gives you a lot more then most 40 dollar expansions you can see in some games. I am concerned what the shipping will be.
    I am in for dragons eclipse. I LOVE the minis and the game looks fun for a lighter game. I am getting the delux with the minis and terrain.
    Final girl is not worth it, unless you want the Krampus mission.
    Each of the episodes will be 15 on mini market, as long as you buy them fast before they sell out.
    Overall I didn’t like final girl and I can’t sell it for what I paid so. I’m out for season 3.

    • @SkyKingdomGames
      @SkyKingdomGames 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      $10 shipping for the update pack :)

    • @siriactuallysara
      @siriactuallysara 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SkyKingdomGames that sounds great.
      Your giving us more game play then TANARES gives us for triple the price on the update packs.

  • @zachegolf8672
    @zachegolf8672 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have any theories as to why Potions of Azerland isn't doing better? It's a new designer but Gray Baker has plenty of pedigree in the board game community for that to matter far less. It has great artwork and I've read the rulebook and it seems like a great game, in fact I backed it and expected the campaign to do quite well so I'm surprised to see it's not doing better.

    • @CheddahSlammer
      @CheddahSlammer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Honestly, personally in the past 3 months there were 4 potion making games. All were different, but all had the same theme. I backed Chemical Overload, so for me personally don't need another game of that theme, even though they are different games. I am assuming that's why others aren't backing.

  • @maxf.7262
    @maxf.7262 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ty for this video!

    • @BoardGameCo
      @BoardGameCo  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely:)

  • @xxSydneyFox
    @xxSydneyFox 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If i want to know about a game i always come to you alex

  • @buddyberglund
    @buddyberglund 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ok, wait... side track for a second. My friend pronounced the word archipelago incorrectly the other day, but I just let it go and didn't say anything about it, because, who cares, right? But, now you said it incorrectly in exactly the same way that he did, so now I'm wondering if there is some regional thing going on here that has people pronouncing it like "ark-ih-peh-LAH-go" as opposed to the actually correct "ark-ih-PEL-uh-go" way? So, is that a regional pronunciation or something?
    Also, the art for the Krampus Special Feature Film for Final Girl is Vincent DuTrait, not Ian O'Toole, so in case that makes a difference to anyone, keep that in mind. Both are great artists, so there is that, but credit where credit is due. I was really going to try and not go all in on Series 3 of Final Girl, but they just had to go and add a whole set of film homages that I love. S1 had like 1.5 that I liked, S2 had 3 I really wanted, but in S3 I want ALL FIVE! Darn you, Van Ryder Games!!

    • @JohnClem56
      @JohnClem56 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, it's "archipelago"!!!! 😉
      I think the most common pronunciation is "ark-ih-PEL-uh-go". I don't know if it's a regional thing or not but I have heard the other pronunciation a few times as well. Don't know but it could even be a British vs US pronunciation thing...

    • @north.by.northeast
      @north.by.northeast 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      While neither pronounciation is "incorrect" - there is no formal regulatory body for English - Americans seem to pronounce your way whereas Brits tend to say ark-a-pel-a-go with no significant emphasis on any syllable. Maybe your friend's pronounciation of archipelago is closer to the Italian word from whence it came, I don't know.

  • @JJ_TheGreat
    @JJ_TheGreat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    35:43 I don’t see them giving you very premium games… For example, the difference between the standard and deluxe version of Amygdala is that they gave you a spot UV game cover and a bit thicker cardboard for the board. They originally were going to give you acrylics, but decided against it - and so I saw zero reason to back that campaign, just to pay significantly more only for 1) A spot UV cover; and 2) A gameboard with SLIGHTLY thicker cardboard.
    I would rather wait for retail and get it cheaper - which is why I did not back that campaign.
    So, as you can tell, I am not a big fan of that company.

    • @CheddahSlammer
      @CheddahSlammer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well Amygdala in the first campaign that didn't fund had the acrylics for all the tokens, however they asked backers why they weren't funding, and it was because many didn't want acrylics and just wanted a standard version. So they canceled and opened a new campaign that didn't offer the Acrylic version, which worked cause it funded. Personally would have wanted Acrylic's with that game as well, and Still wished they offered both versions, but the reason for why the game in Amygdala's case wasn't premium had to do with backers not wanting a premium version.

  • @JJ_TheGreat
    @JJ_TheGreat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    47:11 BTW… I find the list of the pledges for this campaign very confusing. For example, the have the Beast Core Standard and they also have the Beast Core Deluxe… So what is the difference between the Standard vs. Deluxe pledge? Also, there are WAY too many pledges and WAY too many add-ons. I am interested in the game, but I am having trouble deciding what/how is the best way for me to pledge.
    Also, where do I choose between the acrylics, regular miniatures or Sundrop miniatures? It looks like you can get separate types for the different modules - but this makes zero sense, because wouldn’t you want all of the same type for your entire game - in order to be consistent (e.g., if you go for the acrylic standees for the base game, it doesn’t make sense to go for Sundrop minis with the Shattered Isles expansion - you would also want acrylic standees with the expansion characters).
    The way the pledges are laid out is VERY confusing, imo.

    • @JohnClem56
      @JohnClem56 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Click on each pledge and it gives you a detailed itemized list of all the content in that pledge. You can then easily compare what is in one level vs another.

    • @CheddahSlammer
      @CheddahSlammer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So the Deluxe pledge options come with the acrylics, mini's and Sundrop mini's. After you pledge it will allow you to choose between the three. Mini's and Sundrop will incur additional cost which is why the pledge is in a range of price. Deluxe also comes with Acrylic tokens, Metal coins, custom sleeves for all cards, the screens that keep your area hidden, the art book and the Premium insert.
      The reason for the option of different types is because First campaign never had mini's so, Returning backers might want an option to get mini's for their base game. I agree that I like consistency so the mini's don't interest me since I have Acrylics for the base game, however many people in the comments want both.
      The returning backer Deluxe pledges contain all new stuff plus an update pack for the base game for Returning Backers.
      The Great Hunt is a third expansion with a new hunter and beast, that was free if you followed the campaign on gamefound. So their are additional pledges for those that didn't follow but want that third expansion.
      My suggestion if you followed the campaign is to get Beast and Shattered Isle Deluxe. Then choose Acrylic Standees. Trust me the game doesn't really need the mini's even though they would look really nice.

  • @terrychu8130
    @terrychu8130 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    #DragonEclipse Hi Alex, have been watching your video for a while and talk aboit the shipping cost before.
    As Dragon Eclipse is an excellent game but the shipping to HongHong is the highest like $50. As most other gamefoud game will have China/HK with lowest price as the game is likely produced in there. As we love this game, the high shipping cost would push those Asian gamer in puzzle. I wonder whether u know why. Or there is another reason like the game will be prodiced in Europe.

  • @michaeljoesph8687
    @michaeljoesph8687 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beast >>>>>> mind mgmt for me 🤷🏻‍♂️ excited for new maps and some more powers

    • @JJ_TheGreat
      @JJ_TheGreat 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I heard that they are both great games!

    • @michaeljoesph8687
      @michaeljoesph8687 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JJ_TheGreat Mind mgmt never clicked with me.. it’s very basic and feels like most games were determined by how well things were randomly guessed early. There can be strategy but just not a game I enjoyed 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @luisecmf
    @luisecmf 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I miss the timestamps on the video

    • @AlwayzFresh
      @AlwayzFresh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      description

    • @luisecmf
      @luisecmf 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AlwayzFresh That does not work when watching on tv

  • @deemich1815
    @deemich1815 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i'll never understand the hype for Final Girl. The gameplay loop is so repetitive and choppy.

    • @BoardGameCo
      @BoardGameCo  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm with you, but at the end of the day enough people love it that you and I clearly are not seeing something that other people are.

  • @CheddahSlammer
    @CheddahSlammer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Get used to more and more games having limited quantity pledges that are in fact not limited quantity. Your not in the vid game space on kickstarter, but its a common thing with them to do this, with multiple pledges with different reward tiers. Reason why it doesn't bug me as much. I get it though, its knew in this space, and is in fact a lie to get more backers to think their missing out on a deal.

    • @BoardGameCo
      @BoardGameCo  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      At some point I may give up on the battle, but until and unless it becomes more common, I'm going to do what I can to make a stink of it whenever I see it.

  • @Doujou
    @Doujou 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No time stamps? My eyes! 😂

  • @Tolbiakful
    @Tolbiakful 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beast and dragon eclipse are instant back imo.

  • @Biodelic
    @Biodelic 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No timestamps. 😭

    • @benjiiiiiiiii
      @benjiiiiiiiii 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They're in the description

    • @Biodelic
      @Biodelic 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@benjiiiiiiiiiI see, thanks.

  • @micahpearson1275
    @micahpearson1275 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Do people actually want 57 exclaimers while going through these campaigns? It’s excessive in my opinion. I get it, you work for Gamefound and you are a board game TH-camr. I watch your channel because I want your opinion. If I thought you were biased I would watch someone else. It’s just counter intuitive for you to give so many exclaimers making it seem like your afraid of giving your opinion when that’s what your actually here to do. I may be in the minority here but that’s just my opinion.

    • @Kalnaur
      @Kalnaur 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I think the disclaimers are put in front of each timestamp in case people only zip to the games they care about, instead of watching the entire video.

    • @shawns3911
      @shawns3911 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@Kalnaureven if people zip around, as long as it is once in the beginning it’s fine.

    • @JohnHoliver
      @JohnHoliver 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Since u asked, I prefer disclaimers, all 57 of them.

    • @anddav40
      @anddav40 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Prefer the disclaimers too.

    • @CheddahSlammer
      @CheddahSlammer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You be surprised how many people want the disclaimers for all projects that are relevant. One of his vids he forgot to put a gamefound disclaimer under one of projects, you should have seen the complaints by people under that campaign bashing Board game Co for trying to push an agenda, and suggesting not to back the campaign because of it.

  • @foodflights1408
    @foodflights1408 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First! I think it's a law that someone has to do this for every video.

  • @ManuelPombeiro
    @ManuelPombeiro 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always wonder if you are running to take someone out of the death row. Slow down!!!

    • @boxfarts3847
      @boxfarts3847 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I usually watch him at 1.5 speed. You could always just slow down the playback speed.

    • @north.by.northeast
      @north.by.northeast 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      As farty says, just slow it dooown - 0.75 works well for many of the fast talkers on YT