For those with the opinion that 'This is a video game, not for me.', I was one of you...UNTIL I played it at Pax West (Prime) 2 days ago. The app does nothing but add to the board game, and does not remove the feeling of playing a board game; no-more then passing around a rule book would. It made it a heck of a lot more enjoyable, especially since you can now play cooperatively with your friends, instead of one of you being stuck with the 2 hour setup, then having a totally adversarial relationship while trying to have fun. If you divide the map pieces and cards among the players, and have them search/place game pieces while the person currently holding the app reads the narrative, then the game proceeds extremely well; to the point of being smooth in transition to game plot and the mood (read immersion) is never lost. Also, with those of us with any of the 1st ed. games or expansions, they included the conversion kit RIGHT IN THE BOX, so no need to buy something separate to start enjoying your prior stuff. I highly recommend you try the game, at the very least, before rendering an opinion on how it would/should play. Take it for what it's worth, but I think you're missing out on a huge upgrade to the game, not the 'downfall of fantasy fllight games'.
@jedragnamob2 жыл бұрын
sir im from philippines and Thank you so much for making this video. English is not our first language so it gives us a hard time understanding the rulebook. However by watching this video of yours it makes us understand the rules and the mechanics of the game so much easier. Today is 2022 , this video was uploaded 2016 and it still helps Newbies like me to understand and play the game easier. We bought this game 2 weeks ago and finally we can really enjoy to play this game later after we finish watching your videos. Thank you so much !
@DriveThruReview2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was still helpful even now. Thank you!
@marktattersall91498 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being so quick out of the starting blocks, Joel. Bought yesterday and keen to get to grips today. This will be invaluable.
@brackenrawlings8 жыл бұрын
Fully read some of those attack encounters, on more than one occasion it said to check strength, needing 2 results, and if you pass you deal the weapons damage PLUS the test results! You shorted yourself on some damage a few times.
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
I don't doubt it. :)
@TheGameBoyGeeks8 жыл бұрын
Great job Joel! This really gives you a feel for how the analog and digital experience are intertwined!
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan.
@ngamashaka48948 жыл бұрын
You are the best !! I've just bought my game late last night, sure to be the first one in Montreal to have one. Getting ready to play today and here you hare, you already made 2 video about it thank you :)
@dennisgerlach57888 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming back so quickly. I thought it would be but wanted to ask. I think you do a great job. Again thanks.
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dennis.
@HELIOLUMINA7 жыл бұрын
Everyone is different, really like that.
@matthewwatson79028 жыл бұрын
Great video! However, I think you were forgetting to use Agetha's ability: After she resolves a horror check, she should gain a clue.
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
Yep. Keep watching. I catch this later :)
@scalz3118 жыл бұрын
Great vid as usual. Only little thing i noticed is the first horror check. If multiple investigators would resolve a horror check against the same monster, those investigators all resolve the same horror check. (p. 10). I think Agatha would not have had to use a different check.
@scalz3118 жыл бұрын
Also, All Damage and Horror are claimed faceup unless the effect causing the Damage or Horror specifies otherwise. (p. 7)
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
Just double checked. You do a different check per investigator.
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
Oh You were referring to the reference. The Learn to Play is worded differently. Lame.
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
Yep. That's dumb they don't include these statements in the Learn to Play.
@scalz3118 жыл бұрын
+Drive Thru Review That is dumb. I understand trying to keep the learn to play easier, but not by teaching the rules "wrong" in a way. Oh well, keep up the awesome work.
@mmsolo51077 жыл бұрын
Around 19:15...why wasn't Father Mateo able to check the bookshelf after the evade but Agatha was? How come Agatha didn't have to evade the hunter but instead passed right through to the section of the room with the bookshelf?
@DriveThruReview7 жыл бұрын
Hard to say without going back and watching it. Most probably is I made a mistake :)
@fergman36908 жыл бұрын
At 28:14 you flip a damage card face up and then facedown. later could you choose it again? or should damage cards be randomly chosen for these purposes?
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
It should be random. I think it was for a different character the second time if I recall... or it was a physical the first time and mental the second... Just a coincidence. (iirc)
@SeerMagicX8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! Should help with the rulebook some. Sadly I have to sleep before part 2 will be up apparently :)
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
Ya. One of the video files corrupted and I had to reimport and then got caught watching the Olympic ceremonies. Soon :0
@ckolsen848 жыл бұрын
Great. Looking forward to some closing thoughts on this. Compared to Descent Road to Legend, this seems like it has a lot more interaction directly in the app, and that worries me a little (monster damage is tracked in app, and a lot of text and clickable items). Am I wrong in this? Or is the "app vs board" balance the same as in Road to Legend?
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
It's heavier "app" in Mansions. There's more narrative that comes out of it, and yes. You track damage and special items in it as well.
@ckolsen848 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Looking forward to your final review :-)
@mikejonesnoreally8 жыл бұрын
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@Grouik8 жыл бұрын
Great playthrough ! at 25:00 uld not agatha have killed the monster ? 4 damages instead of 2 ? :)
@Straddllw8 жыл бұрын
What's with those awesome dice rolls? Luckbox.
@Grouik8 жыл бұрын
Do we agree there are only 3/8 faces with success ?
@idlers8 жыл бұрын
Noticed that when you attack it's often "weapon damage plus your test result". So, for example, if you used the crowbar and it demanded 2 successes, wouldn't you cause 2+2 damage?
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
Yes I missed this a couple of times.
@idlers8 жыл бұрын
+Drive Thru Review cool. Thanks for the video. Really convinced me to get this game.
@strangescribe18 жыл бұрын
Aren't damage and horror cards resolved immediately unless it says otherwise, BEFORE turning face down. I'm not too sure.
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
Kevin Barton That's correct. Video is annotated. Definitely screwed that up :)
@paulaceto64928 жыл бұрын
Did you glue the monster minis to their bases?
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
No. You wouldn't want to with the new stuff coming. I doubt they will give you more bases.
@zarx818 жыл бұрын
Given that the 1st edition is selectable in the app, does it mean that it is possible to use the app just with it? (without purchasing the 2nd ed.)? No upgrade kit?
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
No you still need the base set.
@dmitryapatin10128 жыл бұрын
Sorry, if I missed the info, but: Is the app mandatory to be able to play?
@ldn8898 жыл бұрын
Dmitry Apatin you cannot play without the app
@dmitryapatin10128 жыл бұрын
I see, thanks!
@ldn8898 жыл бұрын
Dmitry Apatin your welcome, ive just recieved my copy so lets see how it goes lol
@rexross14618 жыл бұрын
Is there any need to actually set the physical board up or can it just viewed using the app without the board? kinda seems like its pointless setting the board up....
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
Definitely. You've got the cards and monster locations and managing the position of your investigators and the board itself provides visual clues to the mysteries etc...
@fergman36908 жыл бұрын
Horror checks: do you really 'draw' 1 for each investigator? Wouldn't 1 do for all?
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
It's one per investigator. Just double checked :)
@Swedishcow8 жыл бұрын
It's actually only 1 check if multiple investigators do the same horror check against the same monster, see Rules Reference page 10 "Horror Step"
@88outtatime8 жыл бұрын
Is there any audio in the app?
@DriveThruReview8 жыл бұрын
There is. I had it turned down.
@hk86078 жыл бұрын
ack! I have to buy the 'same' game again! I'm so excited too! that's a first!
@xfoolsgoldx8 жыл бұрын
Nice Runthrough but as for the game, I dont think this is for me. I feel it's more a video game and If I wanted to play computer games I would look elsewhere. I personally want a break from computers games this is why I play boardgames. I do however feel it's a good game but on a selfish note,i hope this is not the future for boardgames😉😎☺