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A home for my most in-depth game guides and written takes, all focused on the board games I genuinely enjoy.

How to Build a Moonshield Paladin • Lands of Evershade Character Guide

In this Lands of Evershade character guide, I’m building a spellcasting Moonshield Paladin following the Skygazer path. I go through the race, origin, profession, path, equipment, and companions that bring the build together, then take the character through each advancement level by level, discussing which action cards I’d pick, why they work for this particular build, and how the Paladin develops over the course of the campaign. If you’re looking for ideas for your own Paladin or just want to see how a more magic-focused approach can work, I hope you find it useful!

All Defect Rare Cards • Tier List & Analysis • Slay the Spire: The Board Game

In this video, I rank and analyse every rare card available to The Defect in Slay the Spire: The Board Game. From powerful build-defining cards to more niche options, I share my thoughts on how each one performs in real runs, where it shines, and when it’s worth picking. As always, these rankings are based on my own experience and are intended to spark discussion rather than provide a definitive tier list.

Skyrim Explained • Endgame Setup & Rules • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

In this video, I take a closer look at Skyrim in The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era and break down what makes the province unique. We go through its overland mechanic, delve feature, Native enemy skill, noteworthy towns, and Endgame setup and rules, along with some practical tips and things to keep in mind during your campaign. Hopefully this helps you better understand how Skyrim works and what to expect before your next adventure there!

Twins vs Striga • Grimcoven Solo Playthrough • Strategy Commentary (Scenario 5)

In this solo playthrough of Grimcoven by Awaken Realms, I take on Striga in Scenario 5, playing as the Twins with the Mannequin as my Deputy. Throughout the hunt, I talk through my decisions, strategy, positioning, and overall thought process as the battle unfolds. If you enjoy long-form gameplay, tactical decision-making, and seeing different hunters and builds put to the test, I hope you’ll find this playthrough useful.

 26   20 d   Awaken Realms   Grimcoven   Playthroughs   Twins

Restoring Light Skill Line Explained • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

In this video, I break down how the Restoring Light skill line works in The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era. I go through each of the dice, explain how the abilities work, highlight common rules points, and share practical tips on how to use Restoring Light effectively for your characters. Whether you’re considering building around it or just want to better understand how the skill line functions, this guide should help clarify how it plays at the table.

Should you add Scribe Pack, Guild Vault & More? • TES: BOTSE Heroes of Tamriel Add-ons

In this video, I share my thoughts on the newly revealed add-on for the Heroes of Tamriel campaign for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, the Scribe Pack. We take a look at the Chef class, Guild Vault, and the other available add-ons, discussing what each one brings to the game and whether I personally think they’re worth backing. Quite a few people have asked for my opinion on these, so I hope this helps if you’re still deciding what to include with your pledge.

How to Play Death Jester • Grimcoven Character Guide

In this video, I walk through how to play the Death Jester in Grimcoven, covering the character’s strengths and weaknesses, playstyle, unique mechanics, evolution cards, corrupted side, and general strategy. We take a closer look at the Fate Deck and Gamble mechanic, exploring how to push your luck and unleash devastating attacks when the odds are in your favour. This isn’t meant to be the definitive way to play the character, but rather a beginner-friendly guide to help you better understand what makes the Death Jester unique.

 57   1 mo   Awaken Realms   Character guides   Grimcoven

How to Build an Archer Hunter • Lands of Evershade Character Guide

I’m starting a character guide series for Lands of Evershade, similar to what I’ve been doing for TES classes, covering synergies between race, origin, profession, advancement paths, and plenty more nerdiness!

In this first video, I build an Archer Hunter in Lands of Evershade, exploring the synergy between your race, origin, profession, path, equipment, and companions. We then go through each advancement level by level, discussing which action cards to pick, why they fit the build, and how the character evolves over the course of the campaign. The video contains only very minor spoilers in the items section (common items only), and that part is timestamped in case you’d prefer to skip it.

Vuurhast • Dragons of Etchinstone Playthrough & Strategy (Hard Difficulty)

In this playthrough of Dragons of Etchinstone, the solo card game by Joe Klipfel and Chip Theory Games, I’m taking on Hard difficulty with Vuurhast. Throughout the run, I explain my decisions, strategy, and action choices as the game unfolds. If you’re learning the game, looking for strategy ideas, or curious how the game plays on Hard difficulty, I hope you’ll find the playthrough useful!

How to Play Healer: Full Class Guide • Gameplay Tips & Strategy • The Elder Scrolls: BotSE

In this video, I walk through how to play the Healer in The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, covering class abilities, how to upgrade to master, stat allocation, racial synergy, starting and additional skill lines, and practical gameplay strategy. I also share how I approach Healer in solo Expert campaigns, including survivability, positioning, and how to make the most of the class’s strengths.

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