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BotSE Helper: The Best Companion App for The Elder Scrolls

In this video, I take a look at Botse Helper – a fan-made companion app for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era that ended up being far more feature-rich than I expected. It includes a full knowledge base, a campaign tracker, build tools, a province atlas with built-in voiceover, a setup randomiser, enemy movement helper, card database, and a bunch of other genuinely useful tools for both new and experienced players. I just wanted to give it a proper shout-out, walk through what it offers, and hopefully help more people discover a resource that makes learning and playing the game so much easier.

Rainboom vs Sunshine • Neon Reign

Here is the 8th solo playthrough in the Neon Reign hero spotlight series, this time featuring Rainboom vs Sunshine on Hard Mode. Sunshine turned out to be a serious challenge in this match, not sure if Rainboom was ready for it!

 102   6 mo   Neon Knight Games   Neon Reign   Playthroughs

All 15 Classes Ranked (Base Game) • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

In this video, I rank all 15 classes from the core box of The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era using a scoring system I built in Notion. I rate each class across six categories – damage, survivability, utility, flexibility, simplicity, and how easy it is to upgrade to master, all based on my extensive solo Expert experience. I talk through what each class does well, where it struggles, and the little quirks that make them interesting to play. The goal isn’t to label anything as strictly good or bad, but to give a clearer picture of what each class brings to the table and hopefully help you choose something that fits the kind of build or campaign you want to play next.

 439   6 mo   Chip Theory Games   TES: BotSE   Tier lists

Radiance: Solo Puzzle Adventure Card Game • Campaign Overview & My Thoughts

In this video, I take a closer look at Radiance, a solo puzzle-adventure deck-building game by Joe Klipfel, who you might know from Dragons of Etchinstone or Gloomhaven: Bugs & Buttons. It’s part of the Solo Game of the Month series by Best With 1 Games and is currently crowdfunding on Gamefound. I scroll through the campaign page and talk about the core idea behind Radiance, how the puzzle and deck-building elements fit together, and what stands out to me in terms of theme and gameplay flow. I also share a few concerns and practical thoughts from the perspective of someone who’s genuinely interested in the game and wants to see how it develops.

 147   6 mo   Best With 1   Campaign overview   Radiance

Burglar Class Guide • The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era

In this class guide for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, we’re looking at the Burglar, a fast, flexible, and loot-hungry class. I cover the class abilities, how to upgrade to master, racial synergy, stat allocation, the starting skill line, some strong pairings, and item choices. I also walk through a gameplay section to show how it all plays out in solo on Expert difficulty.

Rove: Anchorpoint • Campaign Overview & My Thoughts

In this video, I’m sharing a campaign overview and my thoughts on Rove: Anchorpoint – a new co-operative, narrative-driven board game from Addax Games, currently funding on Gamefound. It’s a campaign-based dungeon crawler-esque in the spirit of Gloomhaven, with tactical combat, story progression, and character development. I give an overview of the game’s mechanics, highlight what I find most interesting, and share a few mixed thoughts as well. If you’re on the fence about backing, hopefully this helps you decide.

Destruction Staff Explained • The Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the Second Era

The Destruction Staff skill line is all about raw elemental damage, crowd-controlling status effects, and destructive power. In this video, I go over each of the dice in the line, explain how the skills work, highlight some common rules questions, and share thoughts on how to get the most out of this explosive toolkit.

Witchhunter in Morrowind • Full Solo Campaign Playthrough • The Elder Scrolls: BotSE

In this video, I record my first-ever full campaign playthrough on camera, playing The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era solo on Expert difficulty as a Witchhunter. The build uses Soul Magic and Vampire, along with some of the upcoming Heroes of Tamriel content that Chip Theory Games kindly allowed me to showcase early. I was pretty nervous filming this one and definitely made a few mistakes along the way, so I added on-screen corrections wherever I could. Still, it turned into a really fun run through Morrowind, and I hope you enjoy watching the full journey. Any feedback on pacing, explanations, or editing is always welcome.

 96   6 mo   Chip Theory Games   Playthroughs   TES: BotSE

Threshold • Campaign Overview & My Thoughts

In this video, I share my thoughts on Threshold, a new solo and co-op fantasy board game currently crowdfunding from Open Owl Studios. It aims to capture the feel of MMOs and ARPGs with tactical, card-driven combat, flexible character customisation, and a world built around exploration and challenge. I go through the campaign page, talk about the mechanics and ideas that stood out to me, and share how I personally feel about the project based on what’s been revealed so far. It’s not a full review – just an honest first look at a game that seems to blend a lot of things I enjoy.

Every Potion Ranked • Slay the Spire: The Board Game

In this video, I rank every potion in Slay the Spire: The Board Game based on how useful they’ve been across my runs. Some potions can completely swing a fight or save an entire act, while others are much more situational or simply not worth holding onto. I go through each one, explain where I placed it, and share the thinking behind the ranking so you can decide which potions are worth grabbing and which you can safely skip.

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