Glad you didn't leave us hanging with that goblin voice

@3MBG

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, cheers. Yeah, whenever I do one of the critters from the caves in the story book, I seem to default to that voice.

Would like to hear more of the goblin voice in future reviews 😉

@marlonxander3559

2 жыл бұрын

Instablaster

This is a fantastic overview. I remember the rules so easily! Awesome visual reminders!

I played this once and was surprised at how good it is. This is one of the many games that go in the "If my collection wasn't too big already I'd get it" collection.

Amazing video. To the point and immediately does the review before explaining how to play, then comments and opinion. Love it. Also I so much love that you immediately mention if it has or not solo mode and if its cooperative or competitive. Immediate suscribed.

@3MBG

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers. The solo thing has always been important to me and i've added it in from day one.

Just ordered this game on Amazon to play with my family during this quarantine time because we are going stir crazy. Can wait for it to come. Seems like it might keep us entertained a while between trying to learn it and actually playing it. 😊

@HugeBig

2 жыл бұрын

how did you like it?

I held out about 4 seconds after the goblin voice, couldn’t help catching the gigs. Thanks for making me laugh and fair explanation of how Above and Below tows the line.

You got a like for that goblin voice at the end there, cackling 😂

YOU ARE AWESOME! ❤❤❤

Nice job on this one!

Uh oh - a goblin captured Jarrod and did most of his video in a human voice!

OMG, I did not expect that ending 😂

"Great video" (in goblin voice)

Doggone that goblin voice is intense!!!

Kia Ora everyone. This video is the first one I've done since the mass shooting in Christchurch. If you want to help, donate here. givealittle.co.nz/cause/christchurch-shooting-victims-fund Kia Kaha Aotearoa, Never again.

nice video! now I hope you present near and far

great video as always. makes me want to try out the game. Will say tho that I do think the older icons you used for the overview looked a bit cleaner than the new ones. keep up the great reviews

@3MBG

5 жыл бұрын

We will likely change up the icons every now and then, just to keep the channel fresh.

I have Near & Far and love it. I don't really feel compelled to pick this up, especially if the story aspect is lighter since that's one of my favorite things about Near & Far.

@3MBG

5 жыл бұрын

Totally fair. Above and Below does have some fun in it with its story stuff, and I'd recommend playing it once at a cafe/con/friends as it is the back story to near and far. But if the story stuff is your jam, Near and Far is much better suited for you.

And a far more balanced game when all the mini-expansions are added to the point salad, especially the workers from Near and Far who all come with a bed (b/c they are explorers) and the potential for scoring extra points for bacon sandwiches. The base game is, I feel, way to optimized for exploring because the rewards are so much better. Otherwise, good review and a great gateway for younger players to get into heavier euros. My daughter loved this game at 9, for example, and made it easier for me to introduce her to heavier games later.

@3MBG

5 жыл бұрын

I need to get "the groves" is it? I have the N&F explorers, but didn't include them in the review.

@ThomasLuongo

5 жыл бұрын

@@3MBG Groves yes, but also if you can find the second storybook and mini expacs from the Kickstarter, they really help spread the points around. I got them as addons to the Amber Mines Kickstarter and I really like what they add to the game.

@3MBG

5 жыл бұрын

I'm about to ask RRG for a copy of Islebound, I may ask what promos i can nab as well. (Above and below was my copy, got it well over a year before the channel started)

@ThomasLuongo

5 жыл бұрын

@@3MBG Islebound is my favorite of Ryan's games. It's a very elegant action/selection game. Easy to teach, very replayable. Played it last night again and it still holds up for me. Combat may need a slight tweak upward in power but other than that it is smooth once you get the hang of it. No story elements, straight medium-weight euro, that is, I think, criminally under-appreciated. There is only the Metropolis expac, which is needed to keep variety up and the 'book' strategy under control.

@3MBG

5 жыл бұрын

Oh nice. I think my fav is Empires of the Void II, then A&B. Islebound has been on the "get list" for a while now.

No solo, no golo.

Don't ask me why... But that's just such a typical Kiwi Goblin voice xD

@3MBG

5 жыл бұрын

My partner would say I am a very typical kiwi goblin. She's also very upset at all the encouragement i'm getting, as now I'm doing the goblin voice more around the house.

Not sure how anyone else feels, but to me this game seems too short. I feel like I'm just getting my engine going and then *boom* round 7 and the game is over. I've only played with two players though so maybe this would be different in a 4 player game.

@3MBG

5 жыл бұрын

Fascinating, one of my patreon people said the exact same thing about two player. All my plays were 3 or 4 player, so not to sure. I wonder if a lack of trading hurts it at 2 player

@KrogerHotdogs

5 жыл бұрын

@@3MBG That and the story telling feels kind of half-baked because you don't get as much of it as I'm sure you would in a 4 player game.

I love your videos!! .. but can you please look into fixing the audio? A lot of your speech is clipping because it's recorded at too high a volume. This includes the snippet with your sponsor. Keep up the good work!!

@3MBG

5 жыл бұрын

Fair, I've been working at it but i'm no audio engineer. One of the problems is i can get rather shouty :)

Great video. Just wanted to point out there are no dice in Village.

@3MBG

3 жыл бұрын

Yes? "And for a more traditional game WITHOUT dice, try village" is the only mention of village in the video, so i'm a smidge confused here

@typerk2388

3 жыл бұрын

@@3MBG Oh. I can hear that now. Sounded like "about dice". My bad. In my defense I did say great video, so I was half right. 👍

@3MBG

3 жыл бұрын

Lol :)

I haz bort it t'day!

@3MBG

5 жыл бұрын

In town or online?

I was disappointed by Above & Below. It tried to do two things, and it didn't excel with either. The tableau building was simplistic, and the cave exploration felt disjointed and meaningless.

@3MBG

5 жыл бұрын

That's fair. No game is for everyone and I can see how walking that tightrope can lead to the game feeling like it doesn't do well at either. I personally dig it, but can see your POV pretty clearly.

Sorry dude: love your content, but that goblin voice is TERRIBLE! ;-P

@3MBG

5 жыл бұрын

I believe, good sir, that was the point of it.

@chamr

5 жыл бұрын

Fair enough. :-)