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Hey everybody, it's that time again. We've got a fresh batch of suggestions, and I think there's some really great choices this time around. We'll start of course with the #2 pick from last time.

Brass Birmingham: While it was defeated by Nemesis last time around, Brass once again earned enough votes to place second, so let's see if it can pull out a win this time. This beautified sequel to 2007's Brass is a heavy economic game whose strategy is perfectly represented in its artwork. Intense, a little dark, and immediately intriguing. While there are already a few good rules videos out there for this one, I think it's complexity make it a good choice for an RTFM teach. Last poll was the second time that Brass just missed the top spot, so this will be it's last guaranteed round on the polls.

 Too Many Bones: While we've had this game on the polls before, a recent surge of interest might propel it to greater heights this time around. It certainly led it to be the most requested game in the suggestions post, so that's promising. This tactical dice-chucker following a plucky band of goblin-like creatures seems to balance heavy rules and tactics with a wonderfully goofy theme. Right up my alley. Also those weighted poker chips just look so satisfying!

Twilight Imperium: Prophecy of Kings: Sure, this is an expansion and not a full game, but it's been hotly requested and, I mean, c'mon. It's Twilight Imperium, how could I say no? In case you haven't heard, the first expansion for TI4 was announced recently and it's got a ton of cool new stuff. While the game hasn't been released just yet, knowing Fantasy Flight, I'm pretty sure I can get my hands on an advance copy. And looking at the mechs, leaders, and all the new factions has me excited enough that, whether I'm doing a video on this or not, I'll definitely be picking up a copy. And I might just have to write a few more epilogues for those new factions too...

Arkham Horror: The Card Game: This was tied with TI4 on the suggestions post, so I'm using my Editor's Choice to make sure it has a spot on the polls as well. This co-op card game spook-em-up is a wonderful addition to FFG's Lovecraft family of games. While there is a fairly standard base game, the true joy comes from picking up a few expansions and enhancing your character with new cards and abilities. This is another game that seems to have gained some extra attention as of late, and I imagine NPI's recent coverage has something to do with that. Or maybe everyone's just excited about Barkham Horror...who's to say?

As always, feel free to vote for as many options as you like. The poll will close on October 9th at noon (PDT)

Comments

Anonymous

Is it possible to do the vote "blindly"? so we don't see the results until we have voted? That ought to better reflect what your patron-base really want and not introduce tactical voting.

Anonymous

Come on, Shea, your original Twilight Imperium 3 video had me (and probably a lot of others, too,) drawn into becoming your patron. You know that its expansion will win. 😉

RTFM

Unfortunately that's not an option with Patreon's poll system. I would prefer it, and I'll look into some sort of alternative, but I also need to make sure that only Patrons are voting, so it's a delicate balance.

RTFM

It's entirely possible that I have a favorite here, but I'll gladly teach any of these games. And hey, Brass isn't too far behind, so you never know.

David Blechynden

I really don't want a how to play video for a game I can't get for several months.

RTFM

Prophecy of Kings is due to release November 20th, and the tutorial video wouldn't go up until probably December (if that gets chosen)

RTFM

Ah, fair enough, though it should still be pretty close

Anonymous

All of these options sound great, actually. I already play the heck out of Brass, but it'd be cool to watch some strategy and opinion videos on it from you, Shea!