Games of the Month VLOG - September 2024

[@hedgeymcgee3079]

Loved your acting skills when you were talking about getting distracted in Civolution by shiny things (51:50) and you got sidetracked by something off camera. It goes to how your content usually come through. Very professional but you still keep things light with a little joking on yourself. Love you content.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Completely unscripted :) Glad it was funny.

[@Sajatzsiraf]

On that specific ISS Vanguard scenario - we played it the same way you did, and had great fun. Ended up winning by the skin of our teeth (playing as designed), but we were set up very well as this came late in the campaign and had the gear and characters to handle it. Would love to have more like this!

[@kerwyn83]

Thanks to your SETI playthrough I’m super excited about the game. What’s the link to the Civolution contest? Can’t find it here or at the Civolution playthrough.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Link to contest: forms.gle/DBhJ6Vm3PN7rC4Hw9

[@Darthcarp]

Hi Paul. Great month of playthroughs. Loved the Civolution content in particular

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Thanks!

[@Resilio67]

Another great VLOG, thanks 👍 At 1:18:05 "Where I should be counting my socks" 😂😂 Thanks for the big laugh Paul. I wonder how many socks you will be bringing 😃

[@GamingRulesVideos]

I don't even remember saying that! :)

[@Resilio67]

@@GamingRulesVideos 😂😃

[@moosemabob4445]

51:48 Actually laughed out loud. Perfect.

[@johnunderwood4953]

I did too! Paul is so funny,; it's a joy to watch his videos.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

@@johnunderwood4953 Thanks both. I hadn't planned this at all.

[@elikurtz729]

Really enjoyed this Vlog, Paul! Wish you a great and sucessful time in Essen and hope it is not too crowded. The 3rd of October is a holiday in Germany and many people take the Friday off as bridge day ^^ Looking forward to your account when you are back. SETI and Saltfjord look most interesting to me. There are also a few games that are already out in English but are finally released in German for Essen. One is Life of the Amazonia which I had the pleasure to play last weekend and greately enjoyed. I am also very much anticipating the expansions of White Castle and Forest Shuffle which is currently our comfort game ^^

[@wmartos22]

Congratulations Paul! The content you bring to us is simply fantastic, excelent. It's always a big pleasure to watch your videos. Thanks

[@jeffkouba6521]

I am a big fan of Gaia Project and I don't plan on getting the expansion, for two reasons. First, as you mentioned, I think it is a terrific game as it is. I don't feel it is lacking anything that I would want an expansion to address. Second, I already have so many games that I have trouble finding time to get to the table. I am trying to cut back on new acquisitions so I can just enjoy what I have, and so since I don't really need this, and don't have the time to explore it anyway, I'll pass on the expansion, though it may be a perfectly fine expansion.

[@craigcameron3469]

Already got the Lost Fleet, bought it in Austria on holiday a couple of weeks ago. It's an auto include as far as I'm concerned. Great expansion. Shackleton Base has just jumped to the top of my list. Looks awesome.

[@kungpow108]

I love gaia project but I haven't explored enough of the base game to feel like I need the expansion yet. If I stack another 10 games under my belt, then maybe.

[@frankhechtner3156]

Paul, thanks for this VLOG. It makes my day and gives me an excellent start to the new week. I totally agree with the Gaia Project. It is an excellent game, and I can't wait to see the latest expansion. I wish you a stress-free journey to Essen and less friction with Deutsche Bahn 🙂 All the best Frank

[@frankhechtner3156]

For all interested in seeing Paul demoing Galactic Cruise: Dranda Games, Hall 3, 3H511 (in the video you mentioned the hall). Paul, I am really interested to see the game 🙂 Frank

[@Its.an.arty.party.45]

Thanks Paul, great video as always, I always look forward to the Games of the Month videos. It's amazing how many games you manage to fit into a month! Have fun at Essen!

[@nirszi]

This was a fun watch/listen. Looking forward for everything you will cover. I'm glad I'll meet you at Gridcon and hopefully next year in Essen.

[@rodericksmith1059]

Paul, your playthroughs and tutorials are consistently my favorites. Even though I'm strictly a solo board gamer I always enjoy all of your playthroughs whether they're solo or group games. And your monthly vlogs are both fun and informative. Yours is the only channel where I'll always watch your latest video, even if it's about a game I didn't think I was interested in. It's all such excellent work.

[@billeaton6495]

Drat, I've been really parsimonious this year so far, but now you've put SETI project on my essen release buy list as well. Civolution was always going to be on it. But I have a feeling there are going to be more. . .

[@stacy3619]

Calling Card is probably Key Enigmas best game but as you will soon see, The Detective Society is leaps and bounds better. There is no comparison!!!!

[@georgioschalikias4883]

The best day of the month, is when you upload the monthly vlog !!! Thank you for the time and effort

[@rogerburrows3400]

Interesting as always! Have a good trip to Essen, hope the train connections go smoothly.

[@Sajatzsiraf]

Being from the region that has been hit by the flooding - appreciate that you also have you eye on here. :)

[@TheSebsong]

Thank you Paul for the sharing. Have a great time at Essen!

[@jackpotman1984]

Thanks for a great vlog. I really enjoy hear you talk about games ☺️ Its very admirable that you donate to charity each month. Its fun to follow along what you donate to! And great choice of charity 😊 would be fun to hear how much you donate, but I guess thats a bit too private info perhaps? 😊

[@GamingRulesVideos]

It’s around £400 a month. The people who say there is no money in YT advertising is wrong :)

[@smallsirkel5379]

I am an avid listener in spotify but while I have been influenced by a lot of your games just by listening, it would help me very much if what player counts are you recommending the game as I play mostly at 2 sometimes 3. Tough ask considering you often times play with 2.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Thanks for listening. I will try to mention what player counts I’ve played the games at. I know I sometimes do but maybe not always

[@xdeacis]

Have fun at Essen!! And... don't forget to get some sleep ;)

[@jelledaems808]

I saw your playthroughs of Civolution and SETI. I decided to pre-order them immediately. Those games seem so much fun to play. I am also thinking about Shackleton Base and Saltfjord. Saltfjord is the number one game of this year according to Rahdo.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Saltfjord is good, but it's not mind-blowingly good :)

[@adamhocherman8065]

Thanks for these further comments on A Wayfarer's Tale: The Journey Begins. Both playthroughs were really clear and insightful.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Glad you like them!

[@ludovico2069]

I have Gaia Project. I absolutely love the game. Lots of games played, solo and multiplayer. I`d really like to try the new expansion. But, I think I won`t buy it because the components won`t fit in the box, which is hardly to keep closed now. No, a great explanation, but, that`s it

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Good reason. I managed to get it all in the box... just

[@BlazeIgnis]

I absolutely don't recommend going by train. Our German train company is notoriously known to not be reliable. I hope you don't encounter any major delays or canceled train rides.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Too late now! Let's see how it is.

[@mike_howes]

Great video Paul. It's always my favourite board game video of the month Just wanted to say I've been really enjoying your channel this month. I've been on a bit of a low with board game recently. Collection has gotten a lot smaller as I tend to replay games I love and have lost interest in new games that seem a slight tweak on existing games. But I've seen a lot of games on your channel this last month and you have made them seem fun and the tone of your videos have made them a real joy to watch. I've started to add games to a wishlist for the first time in months and it's almost solely down to your videos.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Happy to help. But there is nothing wrong with not buying anything new and playing older games :)

[@dtelquess]

Wot! 4 trains, 1 automobile but no plane? Safe journey. I assume Luke is still being the game mule so good wishes to him too.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Luke (and others) will be helping bring games back for the charity raffle.

[@LifeofaBoardGamer]

See you at the Meet and Play. Not sure if I'll have cookies...we'll see. (you forgot to put the link for it) 😉

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Will add the link now.

[@plaidflannelgeek]

Troyes dice is one I like on BGA. I’m not good at it, but enjoy it. I like the bright colors and dice choices.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

I'd forgotten it was on BGA

[@Kab61]

Hello Paul, Keith here. Great vid with so much thoughtfulness. Thank you.

[@GamingRulesVideos]

You are very welcome

[@jackiethomas325]

Great video Paul, always love these monthly catch ups. Some great lol moments in this one

[@GamingRulesVideos]

Thanks!

[@rdavies953]

I agree with your sentiment regarding ISS Vanguard. It might not be for everyone, I for one think it’s incredible.