Hoplomachus Victorum Pandora's Ruin Overview | Will I Back It?

I break down the Hoplomachus Victorum Pandora’s Box Gamefound Campaign. We go through what is in Pandora’s Ruin and Pandora’s Might. I also discuss in detail the new Qicktorum Mode or Mercury’s Boots quickplay that cuts playtime in half. I also answer the question, do I need it and will I back…Yes those are two separate questions. #boardgaming #boardgames #tabletopgaming #chiptheorygames ‪@ChipTheoryGames‬
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[@Schlagathor78]

I'd be down for some coverage of the new expansion (quicktorum) Thanks for the great videos. Been fun to catchup on all of the great work

[@Neon_Gorilla]

Appreciate that! Glad you are finding some value in the catalog;)

[@thetreeformerlyknownasmike7394]

​@@Neon_Gorillasounds like a great idea for a livestream 😊

[@booksbricksandboards783]

You and I share a sickness! Currently, I have a huge ($380) Elder Scrolls pledge, a 20 Strong pledge, and my TMB Unbreakable stuff just arrived 2 weeks ago… I own all the Remastered and Victorum stuff (and the upgrades), as well as all of Cloudspire, Triplock and Burncycle(haven’t even played Burncycle yet), and I see that Quicktorum and think, “that looks pretty cool…”. Luckily, I THINK that 20 Strong will scratch the itch… but when preorders go up, I know I will likely pick it up anyway. Lol. Chip Theory…

[@Neon_Gorilla]

Yeah it’s a tough one to shake. When I started the hobby I couldn’t imagine spending what I have with Chip Theory.

[@Drizsle]

So how much are you enjoying 20 Strong?

[@booksbricksandboards783]

@@Drizsle I was really impressed initially with 20 Strong, but these several months later I have found that I just don’t play it. The different deck gimmicks are the draw, but the gameplay for me ended up being too swingy for longterm replay.

[@MarenErickson-cu3go]

I enjoy you editing style on your videos!

[@Neon_Gorilla]

Appreciate that and thanks for watching!!!

[@12345667319]

Definitely want to see new rule play through!! you are doing great job

[@Neon_Gorilla]

Thanks for the support!

[@TableTopTroubadour]

Perfectly sums up my attitude -- I haven't yet played it enough to justify the expansion content, but love almost all things CTG, really appreciate their design, art, and support, and will continue to back their productions. Also, absolutely love your content -- you deserve to rocket to YT boardgaming success!! MORE TMB please, and get Cloudspire to the table!!!!

[@Neon_Gorilla]

Yeah CTG is my boardgame drug I can’t kick. Appreciate the support! Believe it or not cloudspire is the one not on my shelf. Do I need it?

[@TableTopTroubadour]

Do you even need to ask? TMB is my jam, but Cloudspire is right on it's heels. Yeah, ya need it. @@Neon_Gorilla

[@Neon_Gorilla]

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[@boardgametime3727]

Thank you so much for the video!! Would love to see a play through of Mercurys Boots 😊

[@Neon_Gorilla]

Appreciate that! I plan on getting to it soon!

[@Jedduh]

Late to the video buuuut definitely into a quicktorum play

[@dtelquess]

CTG do quality and are quality. Do I like all their games? No. Will I always check new games/expansions out? Absolutely yes. Good preview vid, not normally my thing but nicely done, keep on with the daily encounters, getting stronger.

[@Neon_Gorilla]

Appreciate you watching even though you aren’t interested. Chip Theory certainly is not for everyone.

[@Frodo-]

This new campaign has me asking myself if I should get into Hoplo. Its keaning towards an expensive yes lol. Thanks for the video!

[@Neon_Gorilla]

The question is do you have time? With that said Quicktorum solves for that 😈

[@Frodo-]

Haha, time isnt really an issue for me. I set a game up in my office, and play it on and off for days. Ive played through campaigns and other bigger games this way and love it. Play it when I can and dont stress when I cant.@@Neon_Gorilla

[@Neon_Gorilla]

That’s great you have the space. I did before my office became a studio that needs a new game set up every couple days.

[@Tomwitch32]

🎉

[@Neon_Gorilla]

thanks again

[@wishmeheaven]

Thanks for the helpful overview, Although... Chip Theory, while being the publisher title, and by being a place that the same talented creators make great games - is definitely not a place while each game is similar to another. Most of the people I know as CT fans - LOVE TMB, more or less like Cloudspire (too convoluted they use to say), and don't like Hoplomachus. So... what doesn't even mean "I like to back their games". An appreciation doesn't need to be proven blindly for any product no matter the quality, unless you really rich. And there are way too many and endless flow of new games out there, so... an honest appreciation to publisher/creators can definitely be backing their games whenever they truly worth it, rather than automatically. So... I'm not entirely sure about the game itself (...specially after seeing Efka's video). You kind of talked about features, but does the game any good? I've heard some really really disappointing opinions about this campaign even with people who like the game! Regarding variety, regarding the bosses, regarding the arenas, regarding what seems as not enough efforts of the publisher to make this game really amazing and really shine, in a level of awesomeness that will make TMB to ask themselves if is it actually possible that they are missing anything by giving up on Hoplomachus 😒

[@Neon_Gorilla]

I appreciate the thoughtful comment. This video was not meant as a hoplo overview just one for the campaign so if you have not played it might not be that helpful. If I were to overview the base game I certainly would say it’s great but too long. Not as good as TMB which is my favorite game and Burncycle might even be second. In terms of blindly backing that is certainly my personal decision to support a company that has proven to me to be worthy both through gameplay and service of which I have had interactions with quite a bit. There is no other publisher I feel the same way about. Efkas are valid. There is not one chip theory game that doesn’t make me tired from rules overhead. :)Thanks for watching!

[@inoutsoccer11]

I had fomo for real. Backed and I don’t even own either Hoplomachus 😅 I’m a new “solo” gamer and have been looking for an excuse to get Victorum.

[@Neon_Gorilla]

Well this is a good excuse. I resisted solo gaming for so long because I couldn’t even fathom playing something “in my head” then I can across too many bones and it was all over for me.

[@inoutsoccer11]

@@Neon_Gorilla legacy of yu really got me into solo gaming. And recently I’ve started on TMB. And now Victorum is on the horizon! Good times ahead

[@Neon_Gorilla]

@@inoutsoccer11 ah yu was interesting to me as I love raiders of scythia. Plus I love euro games.

[@sebastianruizromo637]

All in! All in! 😅😅😅

[@Neon_Gorilla]

Yeah my auto response when I head CTG and New in the same sentence:)

[@sebastianruizromo637]

@@Neon_Gorilla lol. Same here. By the way, excited about 20 strong tanglewood? Wroth? Would love to see content created around quicktorum....

[@Neon_Gorilla]

@@sebastianruizromo637 yes, yes and yes. I watched a tiny bit in wroth and don’t fully grasp what it will be but they said chip theory and new sooooo I am in.

[@sebastianruizromo637]

@@Neon_Gorilla dice throne creator. He made a area control game with variable set up and asymmetric troops... CTG will make this another of his "small" games. Also we will have soon CTG for kids! 4 games! Did you knew?

[@Neon_Gorilla]

@@sebastianruizromo637 wow I suppose I need to find time to watch that stream!

[@Libery300]

With the gamefound campaign you have an excuse to also get the premium health (yes, i just saw your Hoplomachus speedrun)

[@Neon_Gorilla]

And metal dice and neoprene hero tracker :( it added up for sure.

[@Libery300]

@@Neon_Gorilla True....but think about the content!

[@Neon_Gorilla]

Not saying I didn’t already order it Al.

[@Libery300]

​@@Neon_Gorilla To me since i don't have Hoplomachus it's a question of "Should i get Vitcorum Gameplay Bundle or nothing?". Even outside of the cost (and it's alot at about 235€ after VAT for a solo only game) i just don't know when i could see myself pulling it out instead of TMB. Maybe if Ubreakable and the Tyrant changes in Rage of Tyranny make TMB so much more enjoyable (for me) at 3 players, then this would be a solo only game? Maybe in a year or so (when Pandora's Box ships) if i buy it i'll end up loving it more/just as much as solo TMB play both?

[@Neon_Gorilla]

@@Libery300 if you have all or most of the content for TMB then I agree it is hard to justify this unless you are a degenerate glutton…like myself. I may never get my “moneys” worth from Hoplo like I will for TMB.

[@stormburns]

dont do it! xD unless it makes u play the base game more often as to legitimize the purchase :D

[@Neon_Gorilla]

The deed has been done. The dopamine rush was good while it lasted. :)

[@califax512]

Do you need it? Absolutely not Are you going to buy it? Absolutely yes

[@Neon_Gorilla]

yeah those are two mutually exclusive questions that have no baring on each other what so ever. The real question is to I ad the metal dice lol!!!