"Ladies, I'm an expert in magic and spellcasting and cults and terraforming" really should be getting more love.

@mydemon

3 жыл бұрын

I didnt quite get it

I'll never get sick of the awkward bent over camera angles

@dylanm9071

5 жыл бұрын

Omg my favorite video-essayist is a fan of board games too? Awesome!

@TheRealMrWolf

5 жыл бұрын

Our lord and savior is here ❤️

@heikesiegl2640

5 жыл бұрын

Whoot! Nice to meet you here :D

This is the review that made me realize that SUSD was something special. No matter how many years go by, I always find myself coming back and watching this. I finally got the expansions for Terra Mystica and I'm feeling nostalgic, haha

What you look so young, why is Paul here, what year is it I'm scared

@SjurSkur

4 жыл бұрын

2013

@benanderson46

2 жыл бұрын

Why, it's 2022, of course.

@TheWindwall

2 жыл бұрын

@@benanderson46 so true

This was the first game you recommended that I bought. It's probably the most played game in my collection that takes longer than 30 minutes. It's just so approachable compared to other similar deep strategy games. It's a masterpiece.

So good to see Paul again in this repost. So glad Matt and Quinns are continuing to create, love their work. This is likely one of the videos that got me hooked. I watch, chuckling with every word!

"Big wood." This is a family show.

Oh wow this was a shock. I didn't realize how much I missed these old reviews.

God I miss early SUASD. Come back to us Paul. Come back to me.

@Shenaldrac

5 жыл бұрын

@@brandaccount5941 It is. I don't think what SU&SD has become is bad, but it's definitely *different* and I really liked what it used to be more.

@kryjchek

5 жыл бұрын

It’s called nostalgia 😛

@Shenaldrac

5 жыл бұрын

@@kryjchek Not really. Nostalgia is stuff from your childhood, where the pleasant memories of those simpler times mix with your memories of a thing and you associate how happy you were then with the thing itself, even if the thing wouldn't on its own bring that much joy. 6 years ago I was still very much an adult. And I have seen SUASD change over the years, morphing from one kind of show to another. And both have their pros and cons. I personally prefer the older style which had a lot more focus on silly segments, which I think may have been more influenced by Paul as they seemed to fade more as he appeared less often, but that's just a guess. I liked back when their episodes were 20-30 minutes and covered multiple games and had meta plots. It was neat, and felt like an actual TV show. An amateur TV show without much budget, sure, but a TV show nonetheless. It was entertaining in a different way to the way SUASD is entertaining today.

@peterfiser

5 жыл бұрын

I found out about SUSD late 2018, and I like the new videos more. There are fewer dick jokes for sure, which one only starts to appreciate once over 30 and married.

@Mattchew2232

5 жыл бұрын

New SU&SD is fantastic, just different. They have really improved in their camera work. And, they still have a similar joy in what they do.

I love the low fi and silly early shut up and sit down. It feels like (very specific UK late 90's nostalgia reference incoming) a channel 4 late night film review show called Vids. A film review from two guys, each episode interspersed with silly overarching stories, jokes and strangeness. Some episodes can be found on KZread but it was 2am channel 4 viewing back in the day.

I watch this review once a week

Feels like a really complicated Settlers of Catan. Great review guys! Hilarious as usual!

@nickspeelman9174

4 жыл бұрын

On the surface I can definitely see that comparison. But in terms of game play the games are actually radically different. They both involve competing to build on hexes of varying terrains and winning by victory point. But I think that's where the similarities stop. Catan is largely about negotiation and playing your opponents rather than the board. Terra Mystica is much more focused on building an efficient engine.

Been forever since I saw that Asuka wall scroll. Feels like home.

I watchet a few videos but this is the only one that actually gives me tips what are the important thing to look for and how to build my tactics, thank you so much!

8 years I waited. And now my local library got a copy, and it's finally in my home. Now to find time and friends to play it with!

@Evoken111

3 жыл бұрын

Congratz, i was waiting too :D

I love the comedy style of this channel

ahh just what i needed a reason to rewatch this video for the 4th time

Terra Mystica is the best example I know of a game clearing itself up very quickly the moment you actually start playing. The first three games I played drunk at a big games day and managed to do rather well just by picking whatever looked most cool on my race's card and trying to do that a lot, and each time I ended up playing an actual game within the first few turns.

the most nostalgic aspect of this video is the the sea foam beauty laddie ten just hanging out like it would be around forever

I feel like so much of their praise for Terra Mystica is the same as their criticism of Scythe.

@nickspeelman9174

4 жыл бұрын

I know I'm a year late, but how so? From what I remember their major criticism of Scythe was it's imbalance and its run-away leader problem. I've played a lot more Scythe than Terra Mystica so it's not the fairest of comparisons, but I've never had those problems with Terra Mystica. I've definitely had them in Scythe. Scythe is a lot more popular at my table but I personally think Terra Mystica is mechanically superior by a long shot.

@mydemon

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickspeelman9174 one of the major criticisms was fhe 'plodding'

@nickspeelman9174

3 жыл бұрын

@@mydemon That’s right. And I guess if you call Scythe “plodding” I’d have a hard time not also applying the word to Terra Mystica - or really any game with an engine-building-like component. So I’ll grant OP that one.

@etheldir128

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickspeelman9174 I've never played Terra Mystica but one of their main praises was that you're constantly looking at the map to see what everyone else is doing rather than looking at your player mat. Scythe is largely the opposite of that, so I'd say that is one criticism. I love Scythe, but sometimes you'll definitely pay more attention to your strategy/which order you're getting certain objectives than what your opponents are doing, especially those on the other side of the board.

One of my favorite games from some of my favorite reviewers. I do actually love the older videos in a different way than the new ones. The really old ones have got such a great "kids in the hall intro" feel to them...rough but charming. And I loved their choices of music ..so good..

Confused - saw this ages ago on KZread, but it's dated March this year. Wasted SECONDS of my life trying to work out the time warp!

The best reviews damn

I just watched the review you did of Xia, in 2017.....I really really REALLY feel like you should review the game again with the expansion. (Almost) everything was fixed, that annoyed you, and myself, lol. Please give Xia another look with the Embers expansion! #Respect

@adamxpaul

5 жыл бұрын

I recently played the game without the expansion again for the first time since the expansion came out, and wow, I forgot what a huge difference it makes. I love Xia, but I'm glad I barely played it when it first came out. I think I might have ended up trading it off.

@hellboy7424

5 жыл бұрын

Yeap. The same with Scythe.

@danjohnson1243

5 жыл бұрын

@@Jindorek Embers of a forsaken star is the expansion. Also released this year was a tiny expansion that adds new missions and alternative powers for each ship! Huge!

Paul always had the best magic bowls

Top nice 3 nice things about Terra Mystica: Wood, Everything, Other people

First go round I didn't notice Paul's Electric Six shirt. Makes the 'bowls in the bedroom' bit that much more magical. (And by magical I mean delightfully weird and awkward.)

It's blowing my mind that nobody else in this comment section is talking about Paul casually eating pieces of the game from 17:13 to 17:49. That is top tier humor and I will not have it go unnoticed.

@MrFrostyankles

2 жыл бұрын

I miss Paul

Throwback Sunday test? To see how many views reruns will get?... I mean... i still watched...

Played this game for the first time last night and then watched the review over on PATV's channel. A coincidence, but weird timing to then see the re-upload.

this is a golden classic.. it's thank to this that years ago i got to know you guys.... owwwww.... a stroll down memory lane

I think this is the best board game review I've ever seen.

@boardgames1177

3 жыл бұрын

The sense of humor and chemistry between Quinn and Paul is fantastic.

Hey SUSD! If you're looking for other reviews that haven't made it to youtube yet then the Hexagonal Tile Laying Fest video is still languishing in the dark halls of vimeo. It's my absolute favourite episode so it would be nice if it were brought over for all the newer SUSD fans to enjoy. Love your work as always

@PaperJoelio

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for mentioning this! I went all the way to vimeo to see it & am appropriately delighted.

Too distracted by the Evangelion poster in your living room.

You make me enjoy watching a review of a game I actually dislike. Great job! :)

@letsplaythatgame

5 жыл бұрын

disliking TM? PATHETIC

@rpgisaboutlife4396

4 жыл бұрын

@@letsplaythatgame Your answer is pathethic.

Quinn’s is looking quite good for his age.

@mrtalos

5 жыл бұрын

No Zimmer frame or anything

Neat! So, how do you guys feel about Gaia Project? Is it yet much more stuff and brain rattling, or better in being worse?

4:08 instructions unclear too distracted by Paul. Oh no~ guess I have to rewatch the segment again.

This is my single most favorite SU&SD review video. I bought the game which I've played only twice off this review and I still don't regret the purchase, in no small part to how much I enjoy the review of this game. I don't know how that works out in my brain, but it does.

@benlauson555

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, interesting how the video helped make the justification in your head.

I just realize no that Paul had an S Tier shirt game. Well done, Sir. Well done!

Went out and got it straight after seeing this. Gotta say i love it

Woah, just noticed the 4-minute shot from 7:52 to 12:40. Jesus Christ, how many takes did that take.

love the lord Dunsany touch

Would like to see them do a Gaia Project review

Paul!

An absolute classic review.

This is the video that turned me on to SUSD.!

Well, now Lord Dunsany is on my reading list.

Ah, our favorite game about different types of wood. What a legacy.

I think I saw this review, but still great 🤗

I think Terra Mystica (which, note, I kinda liked) is the closest I've ever gotten to playing The Cones of Dunshire.

With that wall scroll... explain Evangelion. Please.

Bedside chats are my fave...

I can’t typically afford a lot of games or have the space for a large collection. If you had to pick like five games what would they be?

Bought it on recommendation of my local shop, and we love to play it, but it certainly requires some experience with other games, as you can very easily fuck everything up, if ou don't calculate, not only forward for yourself, but also try to analyze what the other players will do

Given the release of this and no news this week, I predict a giant Terra Mystica Recap Gaia Project Comparison Review Extravaganza

Ahh... The video that first introduced me to shut up and sit down... And the one that convinced my 12 year old daughter to play Terra mystica.

Terra Mystica or Gaia Project? I tried both, and I have difficulty choosing which is the better one. >IF Because of all hexagons being close to each other (max. one river tile between areas), I feel that player interaction is greater in TM than GP, which I think is good. What are your thoughts? As big TM-fans, you must've tried GP by now.

@CoronaMobius

5 жыл бұрын

Which do you like more: plastic or wood?

@rvervuurt

5 жыл бұрын

@@CoronaMobius Wood :D But the plastic in Gaia is also very good quality, so I can't make the decision based on just that. :D

Will you guys be reviewing Carnival zombie 2nd edition now on Kickstarter?

@Skippan

5 жыл бұрын

They don't review games without retail availability

that music at the start sounds familiar, but i cant put my finger on it.

15:40 This is awesome. You really should come back to that, at least sometimes.

@Hanc_vrbata

5 жыл бұрын

You looked like you're more into it back then Quinns, I miss that.

@Hanc_vrbata

5 жыл бұрын

Also, the review itself is good. I iked how you talked about negatives here.

Was that "What?" before Paul went into the bedroom always there, or was that added? I think I'm going mad....

@ChristianLeibig

5 жыл бұрын

I have that video downloaded with a file date of January 2015, and it also has the "What?". Don't know what that says about your mental state, but I guess it has always been there. :)

@jamest1513

5 жыл бұрын

The mystery is solved!

Do you plan to review Gaia Project?

6:28 you just picked the worst faction possible to explain that 😂

This is great but we need more twitch playthroughs! Give us a playthrough of Inis and we will love you forever...

Have you guys played Cthullu Wars?

How would you rate this in comparison to to gaia project?

@shutupandsitdown

5 жыл бұрын

www.shutupandsitdown.com/review-gaia-project/

I understand this is an old review, but you guys usually put a note in the description to explain it as such, which is missing here

You mean, I could be a cult leader? No thanks

The Walrus was Paul.

A classic!

So it's a more complicated Settlers of Catan

Bowls... booowls. bowls

@mattiasselin4955

5 жыл бұрын

Hodor? Bowls.

Why haven't you did a Gaia Project review?

Unlisted? Only 8 likes in 2 days? How did I get here?

4:07 for magic 😏

Welcome back Paul?

they use catan pieces lmao

Eyyy... Paul~

Cheers on reading lord dunsany. Amazing author.

why the reupload?

Umm.... what year is it.

Wait this isn't a new review is it?

...... Quinns: "LOOK HERE"

Quality Electric 6 shirt.

Big wood.

correct me if I'm mistaken but this is a re-upload of an old review isn't it?

@gmscott9319

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. I swear I remember watching this video a few years ago.

@sageslarres

5 жыл бұрын

It is yes.

ooh, this is an old'n

Should I still purchase Gaja Project instead of this if I like the setting of Terra Mystica more?

@RyanLangewisch

5 жыл бұрын

I would definitely recommend Gaia Project over Terra Mystica, I personally felt like it was a big improvement. The only case I'd say Terra Mystica might be better is if you are going to be teaching new players often (as Gaia Project is a bit more to teach) or if you really need the game to go up to 5 players.

@RainbowCrewPeople

5 жыл бұрын

@@RyanLangewisch thank you very much, it clears things up!

@mr_baa

5 жыл бұрын

IMHO Terra Mystica is one the very best board games ever made. Gaia project is "just" a good game. TM has a better theme, more interesting races amd maybe more fluent gaming experience. GP looks like a washed out version of this game that runs longer. GP might be better choice if you and your friends are SCI-FI fans or if you have played TM over 20 times. I have played TM many times and GP only twice. If I can choose I would always pick TM to play rather than GP.

@RainbowCrewPeople

5 жыл бұрын

@@mr_baa thanks, this makes my decision even tougher

Is this a re-upload?

@FinetalPies

5 жыл бұрын

ye

Well, I'm going to be different from what seems to be the majority of comments, I think the stuff SUSD is producing now is even better than this older stuff. Though I do miss Paul, I hope he is happy in whatever he is doing now.

Purple is the color of power...

I know he has clothes no, but I still feel I need to cover my eyes so I don't see his body. Wait. Quinns, if your still there. Who's holding the camera? Paul who are you in there with?

They’d be much more critical about all of this nowadays.

5:16 Is that the rulebook, that you have there besides you? Or is it a strategy guide? And, why do you guys sleep in the bathroom?

Trinston was here

I have no interest in Terra Mystica, but your reviews are always great!

bowls

So... uh... this is not a new review? Why has it been posted again? I mean.. I love you guys but I'm pretty sure Paul is longer with the group, right?

@brianseba5098

5 жыл бұрын

This is a pretty old video. Paul is no longer with SU&SD. If I'm not mistaken all the old videos are in vimeo. They post it again cause they want to have everything on YT

@Naeddyr

5 жыл бұрын

This has been up on KZread already, my guess is they've just done some late editing for swoosh effects or something like that.

Reminds me of scythe