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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.

Which Hunter Should You Play? • All Grimcoven Hunters Explained

In this video, I give a quick overview of every hunter in Grimcoven to help you decide who to choose for your first hunt. I briefly go over each hunter’s playstyle, strengths, unique mechanics, and abilities, giving you a general idea of how they feel to play without diving too deeply into strategy. If you’re not sure which hunter is the best fit for you, hopefully this guide will make that first choice a little easier.

 12   10 d   Awaken Realms   Beginner's Guide   Grimcoven

Top 10 True Solo Builds for The Elder Scrolls: BotSE (Base Game & Valenwood)

In this video, I rank my top 10 true solo builds for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, using content from the base game and the Valenwood expansion. Each build is based on my own experience after many solo campaigns and takes into account consistency, survivability, versatility, and overall performance. Whether you’re looking for your next character to play or simply curious how different combinations compare, I hope this list gives you a few new ideas to try in your own adventures.

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

In this video, I rank and analyse every uncommon card available to The Defect in Slay the Spire: The Board Game. From powerful build-around cards to flexible utility picks, I share my thoughts on how each card performs in real runs, where it shines, and what makes it worth picking – or passing on. As always, these rankings are based on my own experience and are intended to spark discussion rather than provide a definitive tier list

Which Profession Should You Play? • All Lands of Evershade Professions & Paths Explained

In this video, I take a closer look at all professions and paths in Lands of Evershade, explaining how each one works, what makes them unique, and the different playstyles they encourage. Whether you’re trying to decide which profession to start with or simply want a better understanding of the available options, this guide aims to help you find the one that best suits your preferred way of playing.

What Is Grimcoven? • Overview, Mechanics & Gameplay

In this video, I give a spoiler-free, opinion-free overview of Grimcoven and explain what kind of game it is and how it plays. We take a look at the core gameplay loop, bosses, characters, progression, dice placement mechanics, and the modular systems that give each hunt a different feel. This isn’t a review, strategy guide, or how-to-play video, but rather an introduction for anyone who’s curious about Grimcoven and wants to better understand what the game is all about before diving into my more in-depth content.

 33   24 d   Awaken Realms   Beginner's Guide   Grimcoven

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

In this video, I break down how the Shadow 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 Shadow 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.

How to Play The Defect • Full Character Guide • Slay the Spire: The Board Game

In this video, I take a detailed look at The Defect in Slay the Spire: The Board Game, covering the character’s strengths and weaknesses, core mechanics, orb management, card synergies, build archetypes, and general strategy tips. Whether you’re picking up Defect for the first time or looking to better understand how to get the most out of the character, this guide aims to provide a beginner-friendly overview of what makes Defect unique and how its different playstyles can develop throughout a run.

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

In this new series for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, I take a closer look at one province at a time and break down what makes it unique. In this video, we’re covering Cyrodiil – including its overland mechanic, delve feature, Native enemy skill, noteworthy towns, and Endgame setup and rules. The goal of this series is to help players better understand how each province works, what to watch out for, and how to approach them more confidently during campaigns.

Helsang • 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 Helsang. 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!

Templar in Black Marsh • Full Solo Campaign Playthrough (Expert) • The Elder Scrolls: BotSE

In this full solo Expert campaign playthrough of The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, I’m taking the Templar through Black Marsh while attempting something a little unusual – completing the entire campaign without using any damage-dealing skill lines.

Throughout the playthrough, I explain my decisions, strategy, character progression, and how the build evolves as the campaign unfolds. If you enjoy long-form gameplay, thoughtful decision-making, and seeing unconventional builds put to the test, I hope you’ll find this run interesting.

 47   1 mo   Chip Theory Games   Playthroughs   TES: BotSE
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