Drakkenstrike's Components Breakdown Video Review Series in HD

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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People's love for particular games can be attributed to a number of factors; the games mechanics, its theme, the company developing it, or even the designer behind its design. It can be one specific aspect that draws their attention, or a mixture of many that drive them to make that inital purchase.

For me, it's my inherent need to collect and find games that bring out the inner child inside of me, and the most common way for me to experience that moment between Wishlist and Wantlist is to discover "What Comes Inside the Box".

I developed this ongoing series of Videos to give users like myself an opportunity to see, in Full HD, what they will be purchasing before they make either a good or regretful purchase.

I am not a journalist, or someone who is at all intimate with the intricacies of Video Editing. I basically went out, bought a Camcorder and some Software, and just started filming. I am a Gamer through and through and do this only as an honest attempt to help other like-minded gamers whom might likewise feel in the dark about what to purchase and what they might wish to avoid. The most honest way to do this is to just speak how I feel and allow for the Camcorder to pick out the details of these games that I bring to you in Full HD.

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76. Board Game: Outside the Scope of BGG [Average Rating:6.74 Overall Rank:1380]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

Drakkenstrike's Components Breakdown Video Review Series in HD

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Drakkenstrike's Top 10 Games of 2010

Well Over 60 Man Hours have gone into this Video Montage of my personal Favorite Board Games that were released in 2010. It includes 95% Brand New footage of games using a montage of Introductions, Music and Multiple Camera Angles to tell their stories. Once again, I am letting the images and music that you watch and listen to speak for themselves.

Due to multiple issues with Youtube and their Copyright Laws for WMG (Warner Music Group), I had to utilize Vimeo once again, but only for this End of the Year Video.

Please note that several games made my list, and some, although great, did not make the list. All lists such as these are merely opinions, and should not be labeled as definitive in any way, as these are just my favorites of those I was able to play prior to planning and eventually filming this Video. I chose my Games based on a variety of factors up to and including each games Components, Playtime, Fun Factor, Visual Appeal, Artistry, Mechanics, and so on.

Drakkenstrike's Top 10 Games of 2010 Components Breakdown Video Review in HD

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Posted Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:42 pm

Jeremy Pennings

(Monnik)

Canada
Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island

Thank you for all your hard work. As a person with a budget its pretty tough deciding which games are the best for me out of so many cool games.
You make it easier with your great explanations and preview of game components.
Thanks for all the great reviews in 2010.

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Jonathan Holen

(jholen)

United States

Washington

Thanks for the awesome recap - definitely going to be checking out some of these videos from your Top 10. Thanks!

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77. Board Game: Merchants & Marauders [Average Rating:7.64 Overall Rank:73]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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One of the Best Games of 2010....and the best Pirate Themed Game I have ever played. Merchants and Marauders is both mechanically rich and artistically sound, making it a game that deserves repeat sessions.

Drakkenstrike's Merchants and Marauders Components Breakdown Video Review in HD

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Posted Tue Dec 21, 2010 12:52 am

Doug Herring

(Dougmysticeye)

United States
Pflugerville
Texas

Great review as always.I thought you might touch on pirates raiding merchants (merchant tokens that is) more and how the card/ dice mechanic works for it, which I thought was pretty nifty.

Anyway, played a 2-player game already. It was really, really fun. I took the Merchant route and enjoyed that a lot.

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Ciaran Morris

(ezeqiel)

United Kingdom
Co. Down
N. Ireland

Just wanted to add my thanks for this great review, the intro & presentation quality in your video's now is top-notch and a great bonus in your overall review setup - keep up the great work!

On the basis of the Merch & Marauders review I've gone ahead and bought it, a few other reviews I'd read or video's I'd seen had left me on the fence as a "maybe" but your review pretty much sealed the deal... I'm still waiting on it being delivered but am pretty sure that it'll be a hit!

Cheers

Btw, do you have any lists or hints as to upcoming or planned reviews for the future that we can keep our eyes on to look forward to?

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mike berk

(xtsgarp)

United States
rancho cucamonga
California

Im curious as to which game you prefer, Merchants & Marauders or Cyclades. Do you see one hitting the table more than the other. I'm thinking of purchasing one or the other, and I'm curious if one is much better than the other.

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Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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xtsgarp wrote:

I love both....too hard of a decision for me, especially since they are vastly different of one another.

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Jeff Pratt

(vladdswrath)

United States
Anacortes
Washington

xtsgarp wrote:

I know you were asking Jeremy, but in my humble opinion Merchants and Marauders is a bit deeper. Don't get me wrong...I think Cyclades is an excellent title. I just think I will burn out on it much quicker than I will on M&M. It's the downside of Cyclades' fairly simplistic ruleset.

That of course could change depending on what the expansion brings to the table...

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78. Board Game: Tikal II: The Lost Temple [Average Rating:6.99 Overall Rank:740]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Although Tikal II is mechanically sound, there just isn't enough depth of strategic options in the game to make it worthy of repeat sessions.

Drakkenstrike's Tikal II: The Lost Temple Components Breakdown Video Review in HD

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Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:51 pm

David Siskin

(dumpty)

United States
Playa Del Rey
California

Tikal I was at its heart a very abstract game with beautiful graphics, and a theme which was supported by game play. Tikal II seems the same, but as you said, if your strategies don't pan out in the end, what's the point?

Great looking video and nice review. As always, you let me get a good idea of if I'd like the game.

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79. Board Game: Survive: Escape from Atlantis! [Average Rating:7.36 Overall Rank:155]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Survive is a brilliant game that hides its depth beneath what first appears to be a simplistic rule set. Like a game of checkers or chess, it has a wealth of options that open up to those who dig deep enough.

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Posted Fri Dec 24, 2010 12:18 am

Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

(Johnny K)

United States
Fort Worth
Texas

Too many games, too little time!

You are really crankin' em out these days!

Great as always!

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Nicolai Broen Thorning

(Taibi)

Denmark
Ebeltoft

Dormammu wrote:

Taibi wrote:

I am just not certain my step-son would play it well - he tends to get very angry with confrontational gaming - and this seems to play a major part in this game.

This game is super-confrontational. And the penalties for the user are nearly total, completely killing your character and forcing you to restart. Not a good game for someone with a bad temper.

Thanks for confirming my suspicions. I think we will start him off with something more easy-going.

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Max Maloney

(Dormammu)

United States
Portland
Oregon

Taibi wrote:

Thanks for confirming my suspicions. I think we will start him off with something more easy-going.

Wow, I'm kinda dumb. I was reading this as a reply to the Merchants & Marauders review. Survive! is also confrontational, but the part about the penalties is not accurate.

In the case of Survive! however, I would say that being confrontational is where all the fun comes from. If someone can't enjoy killing each others' pieces, there's not much left to the game.

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Nicolai Broen Thorning

(Taibi)

Denmark
Ebeltoft

Dormammu wrote:

Taibi wrote:

Thanks for confirming my suspicions. I think we will start him off with something more easy-going.

No problem, my thoughts are still the same, though more confident we may eventually get to it.

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ian o

(RedArmyIan)

Canada

Just so you know, your review made me want this game. So I bought it, and sure enough we love it.

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80. Board Game: Thunderstone: Doomgate Legion [Average Rating:7.99 Unranked] [Average Rating:7.99 Unranked]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Doomgate Legion is an extremely solid addition to the Thunderstone Deck-Building Game series, including better designed Heroes and Monsters with mechanics that trump it's preceding expansion, Wrath of the Elements. A must have for any Thunderstone fan.

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Posted Wed Dec 29, 2010 2:36 am

Jeff Lingwall

(jlingwal)

United States
New Haven
Connecticut

How would you compare the Thunderstone expansions to the Dominion expansions? Suppose you liked both base games equally well. Which would be better worth expanding?

Posted Thu Jan 6, 2011 6:20 pm
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Jonathan Porter

(BornHero)

United States
Davison
Michigan

A few thoughts.

The more I read about this game the more I realize I need a deck building game. The one thing that holds me back is the card layout. I like the artwork, but the layout keeps holding me back, but I keep thinking about this one quite a bit.

I realize I have RftG, but that isn't as popular with my friends as I wish. This would probably get more play time.

I really don't care for the art in Dominion either. It just doesn't capture me.

Posted Fri Jan 7, 2011 10:15 pm
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David Siskin

(dumpty)

United States
Playa Del Rey
California

High on my to buy list anyway, but now you've pushed me over the edge!

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Jeff Goldberg

(zombieconan)

United States
Wheat Ridge
Colorado

You've convinced me to get this expansion before I get the wrath of the elements one

Posted Sun Jan 9, 2011 1:05 am
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South of You

(tar heel)

United States
Huntsville
Alabama

Unlike some of the Dominion expansions, I think Thunderstone better hits the expansion sweet-spot of adding just enough of what we already had (that is, expanding the SIZE of the game prior to setup) and giving us something new (expanding the DEPTH of the game with new rules/card types). Thunderstone did both well twice, but IMO Dominion did it once with Prosperity, while Seaside and Alchemy are focused too much on the second type of expansion (Intrigue isn't just an expansion).

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81. Board Game: Vinhos [Average Rating:7.68 Overall Rank:150]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Vinhos is a heavy Euro style strategy game that places its players squarely in the middle of the wine industry in Portugal. The game carries with it a series of complex, intermingled system of mechanics that all work together to present it's players with numerous options and possibilities for victory. Although it may be one of the more difficult rule sets to first digest, repeat sessions will open up all of the games nuances to those who delve deep enough.

Drakkenstrike's Vinhos Components Breakdown Video Review in HD

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Posted Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:57 am

Eric Manansala

(IamAwinner)

Hi there,

Just finished watching your video component of Vinhos. Its almost identical to that of Grand Cru because both games center in the wine industry. But there are some differences, Grand Cru takes places in France whereas in Vinhos its in Portugal. In Grand Cru players can make up to 5 different wines whereas in Vinhos players can only make 2 different wines: red and white, just to name a few.

You're right about one thing in Vinhos, it is a difficult game for newbies like me. Although I am so awe about the board that its so artistic.

Anyway thanks for the video and we'll be looking forward to more videos to come in 2011.

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Nicolai Broen Thorning

(Taibi)

Denmark
Ebeltoft

I really must play this one soon.

Thanks for a great review.

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Pedro Correia

(AndrePOR)

Portugal
Nazaré
Leiria

Love this game, bought just two months ago, gets better every time.
The game was taught by the author, and signed it for me. Super cool.
I'll be playing CO2 prototype in April with Vital Lacerda, which will probably the second game published by him. Great designer.
And Jeremy keep doing what you do, you're the best reviewer in BGG.

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82. Board Game: The Mines of Zavandor [Average Rating:6.93 Overall Rank:956]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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A fun, quick playing Auction style strategy game that unfortunately falls flat as a 2-player experience. However, when a 3rd and 4th player are introduced into the mix, the games merits greatly increase creating one of the more entertaining surprises of 2010.

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Posted Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:15 pm

83. Board Game: The Great Fire of London 1666 [Average Rating:6.60 Overall Rank:1155]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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A nice medium-light Area Movement style "Gateway" game that is easy to both learn and to teach. Although it may be too light for some, it still has enough simple charm about it to make it an interesting play.

Drakkenstrike's The Great Fire of London 1666 Components Breakdown Video Review in HD

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Posted Sat Jan 8, 2011 4:26 am

Peaceful Gamin'

(salish99)

Canada
Vancouver
BC

Looking for a playtester/editor/translator for your cool new game? Contact us, we're free (but we ask to be mentioned in the acknowledgements, and a copy of the game would be a nice gesture, but not necessary).

2 hours, hm, a tad long...

Posted Sat Jan 8, 2011 11:11 am
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Jason Valdez

(Tinypocket)

United States
Kingsport, TN USA
Tennessee

another one added to my wishlist because of you. my wife thinks you are great.... really..... whistle

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84. Board Game: Antics! [Average Rating:7.08 Overall Rank:970]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Antics! is a game that utilizes a very unique and engaging core mechanic to its full potential. If players can get past its somewhat whimsical nature, they will find enough strategy and depth inside to enjoy the entire experience.

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85. Board Game: The Phantom League [Average Rating:6.76 Overall Rank:2196]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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The Phantom League is a 2-6 player space exploration game that benefits from a unique mechanic that both rewards and sometimes punishes formal alliances with other players, yet suffers from a mostly convoluted and cumbersome battle system. The Phantom League definitely plays best with a full compliment of participants.

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86. Board Game: Earth Reborn [Average Rating:8.23 Overall Rank:38]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Earth Reborn is one of the most comprehensive Tactical War Games to be released in years. The game offers numerous strategies and options for those who are brave enough to delve into its extensive rule set.

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Posted Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:32 am

Doug Herring

(Dougmysticeye)

United States
Pflugerville
Texas

Hey Jeremy,

This looks like a very deep game. How often do you see this one hitting the table? I am trying to decide if this is a fit for my gaming group. We play everything but usually a game that easily supports 3 or more players.
This really seem like a two player game to me even though it says it supports more.

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Gunter D'HOOGH

(yvesvanherp)

Belgium
WESPELAAR

Dougmysticeye wrote:

IMHO this really is a 2 player game!

Günter

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Jonathan Holen

(jholen)

United States

Washington

My guess would, learn this game as a 2 player game, and then once all people understand all aspects of the game, you could have a lot of fun in the S.A.G.S 3/4 player system. The game just really suits itself to being learned in 2 player through the scenarios.

For an example, check out my first game with my wife Here - she picked it up quite well. Trying to learn the game just all at once with more than one other person might be a tad bit hard.

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Mike Sarsoza

(Sarsi)

United States
Loma Linda
California

I have to admit that it was a challenge trying to play the game. I went straight to scenario 2 after being taught the game. I think it's a great game. The price of admission, unfortunately, is much too high for my game group. I wish I had the time to learn the game because it looks awesome and it reminds me of final fantasy tactics.

Here's to hoping someone can come up with a stream-lined version that fits with my gaming group's level.

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Shawn Woods

(baconcow)

Canada
Halifax
Nova Scotia

Sarsi wrote:

I have to admit that it was a challenge trying to play the game. I went straight to scenario 2 after being taught the game. I think it's a great game. The price of admission, unfortunately, is much too high for my game group. I wish I had the time to learn the game because it looks awesome and it reminds me of final fantasy tactics. Here's to hoping someone can come up with a stream-lined version that fits with my gaming group's level.

If you are looking for a streamlined board game RPG experience, you might want to check out the recently released Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of Ashardalon Board Game.

With an average weight of 3.7, the difficulty of this game should have been pretty obvious. You won't find very many streamlined/simplified RPG-like games with a medium-heavy weight.

If you're set on playing this game, just don't include all the rules. There is nothing stopping you from excluding some rules of the game that you find more difficult. One could leave out duels, for example. While that would change (dampen, most likely) the experience of the game, I doubt it would make it unplayable.

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Thomas Koba

(Siinji)

Faroe Islands

3 player rocks with this game. Playing the SAGS, of course. Everyone having their own secret objectives, makes a very compelling experience. Only tried it once though, so gameplay may vary with different objectives of course.

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87. Board Game: Yomi [Average Rating:7.61 Overall Rank:183]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Yomi is a fixed deck, non-customizable card game that perfectly represents the back and forth nature of its video game counterparts. Not only is Yomi a wonderful 2 player experience, but it is also one of my favorite games of the past year.

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Posted Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:54 am

Walter Greer

(Glencannon)

United States
Charlotte
North Carolina

Great review!!! Now all you need to do is review Sirlan's only other game Flash Duel. Maybe one day. Anyway, I appreciate all the effort you put into your passion. It really shows. Good job!!!

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88. Board Game: Puzzle Strike [Average Rating:7.16 Overall Rank:475]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Puzzle Strike is a mechanically solid and completely unique style of Deck Building game that will ultimately be judged on whether or not players enjoy the format in which the game is delivered...chips instead of cards.

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Posted Tue Jan 25, 2011 1:57 pm

89. Board Game: Luna [Average Rating:7.51 Overall Rank:229]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Luna is a challenging, zero luck tactical worker placement game with numerous interactive mechanics. It's a game that initially hides it depth beneath an unassuming rulebook, but reveals it's numerous options and strategies fully upon repeated plays.

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90. Board Game: Thunderstone: Dragonspire [Average Rating:7.81 Overall Rank:99]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Thunderstone: Dragonspire is the newest expansion in the Thunderstone series, but also acts as its own standalone base game making it the perfect starting point for new players. Outside of the new Hero, Monsters and Village cards that are included inside the set, Dragonspire also adds some great new components including both the Dungeon Board and the Experience Point Tokens, both of which are worthy additions to the series.

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Posted Wed Feb 2, 2011 7:56 pm

Max Maloney

(Dormammu)

United States
Portland
Oregon

A well-placed space might turn that smiley back into the game's proper title.

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Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Dormammu wrote:

A well-placed space might turn that smiley back into the game's proper title.

ROFL !! Hahaha...Thank you Max

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DoomTurtle

(DoomTurtle)

United States
Redford
Michigan

Drakkenstrike wrote:

Dormammu wrote:

A well-placed space might turn that smiley back into the game's proper title.

ROFL !! Hahaha...Thank you Max

And here I thought you liked this expansion so much, you just wanted to turn the D into a big smile.

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Joshua Hammack

(hedonisticnihil)

United States
Seattle
Washington

Thanks for the review, Jeremy. Thunderstone is still not my cup of tea, but thanks. I would love to see some reviews of older games if that is possible.

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Doug Herring

(Dougmysticeye)

United States
Pflugerville
Texas

Thanks as always. It was great to see what is in this expansion in more detail. it reminds me of Dominion: Intrigue as to how it fits in the game line.

Thunderstone is currently my favorite solo game when I have a little time and want to play something.

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Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Dougmysticeye wrote:

The Solo game is actually quite good. Better than most Solo games out there.

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91. Board Game: Cosmic Encounter [Average Rating:7.53 Overall Rank:84]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Cosmic Encounter is a game of constant table talk and player interaction where participants are continually encouraged to bluff, double-cross, lie and even force their will upon their opponents. It's uncontrollable and highly unpredictable nature may not be for everyone, but those willing to forgive the random, even chaotic nature of the game will most certainly find pieces to enjoy within its structure.

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Posted Wed Feb 9, 2011 11:10 pm

Peter Marchlewitz

(Palpatine)

Canada
Unspecified

Cool... well done. I have an older version of this game. I wouldn't mind getting the FFG version thanks to this video!

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Jumbo Cactaur

(JumboCactaur)

You have convinced me to buy this game, just a matter of when and where now.

Does anyone know when the next reprint is going to be available?

Posted Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:54 am
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Shane Larsen

(thedacker)

United States
Salt Lake City
Utah

Jeremy, this review takes your reviews to a whole new level. The cross-dissolving photos during the description were fantastic. The player perspective look at cards and game play is brilliant. Your description was more concise and clear than ever before--I appreciated the more structured approach to the rules and game play explanation. And your intro and other effects were perfectly smooth and well timed.

Bravo. Fantasy Flight--and all other publishers for that matter--should hire you.

Thanks again!

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(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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thedacker wrote:

Thanks Shane....you know it was super fun to actually review something that wasn't part of my "Cult of the New" mentality....and I really like this game as people can probably tell from the review.

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92. Board Game: Nightfall [Average Rating:6.90 Overall Rank:523]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Nightfall is definitely the most deliberate diversion from the normal deck building genre of games that I have played, as it provides something entirely new while retaining most of the mechanics that fans have grown so accustomed too. This will be a sure hit for those who enjoy more confrontational styles of games.

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Posted Sun Feb 13, 2011 3:18 am

93. Board Game: Mansions of Madness [Average Rating:7.55 Overall Rank:114]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Part 1 of 3. Mansions of Madness is a robust Story Driven Adventure/Exploration game set in the Arkham Horror Universe. For fans of the genre, this game is a MUST BUY.

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Posted Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:44 pm

Julia Gilbert

(ancientdreamer)

Thanks so much for this video. This is one of my top 10 most highly anticipated games. I loved Arkham Horror, and just after seeing the first video, I know I'll love this.

Very well put together! Thank you!

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Mike Lin

(Powpow)

United States
Portland
OR - Oregon

Video no longer available? cry

Posted Sat Nov 19, 2011 1:50 am
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Sheldon Morris

(Hugin)

Canada
Elora
Ontario

Looks like someone found their music?

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94. Board Game: Mansions of Madness [Average Rating:7.55 Overall Rank:114]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Part 2 of 3. Mansions of Madness is a robust Story Driven Adventure/Exploration game set in the Arkham Horror Universe. For fans of the genre, this game is a MUST BUY.

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Posted Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:09 pm

Jeremey Byrne

(Hayzuss)

Australia
Marcoola
QLD

Jeremy it is a pleasure to watch your breakdowns. They keep on getting better and better each time. Your editing of music and video, rules and play explanation and staging of these excellent products has improved dramatically.

Thanks once again for all the hard work.

I am glad as I am sure others are too that I have the willpower to resist purchasing games I do not have the time or other willing players to play them with. Otherwise I would have bought over half the games I have watched your Breakdowns on!

This game may be a Must Buy, Drakkenstrike's Components Breakdown Series is most definitely a Must See.

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Kris Vanhoyland

(Bearpaw)

Belgium
Genk
Limburg

@RetakeME3 - We deserve a better ending!

So when do we get to see Part 3 with your painted monster miniatures?

I'll assume you've already arranged for them to be painted which is why we don't see them in Part 2.

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(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Bearpaw wrote:

So when do we get to see Part 3 with your painted monster miniatures?

I'll assume you've already arranged for them to be painted which is why we don't see them in Part 2.

I am not sure what you are talking about

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95. Board Game: Conquest of Planet Earth: The Space Alien Game [Average Rating:7.21 Overall Rank:662]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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A fast paced game that plays incredibly well as a solo game as well as a larger multiplayer experience. In addition, the games many modes including Competitive, Cooperative and Team all feel like natural parts of the games design, and not a tacked on afterthought.

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Posted Wed Mar 2, 2011 12:20 pm

96. Board Game: Trollhalla [Average Rating:6.97 Overall Rank:1539]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Trollhalla is a fast paced, lightweight worker placement/set collection game that's really deeper than the sum of its parts. It's very intuitive making it an ideal game for both gamers new to the hobby as well as veterans looking for a more simple diversion from heavier paced and mechanical style games.

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Posted Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:07 pm

Rick Baptist

(SlikkRikk)

United States
Redlands
California

No way ... I just requested this a few days ago. Thanks Jeremy very excited!

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SlikkRikk wrote:

No way ... I just requested this a few days ago. Thanks Jeremy very excited!

Rofl...yep I saw that ! I am sure to do Yggdrasil when it finally releases.

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Clayton Helme

(Crimson_Phoenix)

United States
Salt Lake City
Utah

Drakkenstrike wrote:

I am sure to do Yggdrasil when it finally releases.

Yay!! I've really been looking forward to Yggdrasil since i heard about last August!! and now i know i will be able to get a good, thorough look at the game before I make any final decisions.

Thanks Jeremy!

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Rick Baptist

(SlikkRikk)

United States
Redlands
California

Drakkenstrike wrote:

SlikkRikk wrote:

No way ... I just requested this a few days ago. Thanks Jeremy very excited!

Rofl...yep I saw that ! I am sure to do Yggdrasil when it finally releases.

Awesome -- you should know that you are my #1 source to visit first when thinking of purchasing a game.

Posted Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:00 am
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Indianapolis
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Then I will keep trying to make sure that the end product always delivers !!!

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Paul Incao

(pincao)

United States
Upper Montclair
New Jersey

For those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the gameplay, I have submitted a lenghty in-depth review and strategy guide. This is my first review...which I have been working on for a while.

A Comprehensive Review and Strategy Guide by a Playtester / Creative Development Contributor.

Thanks.

-PI

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97. Board Game: Mansions of Madness [Average Rating:7.55 Overall Rank:114]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Part 3 of 3. Mansions of Madness is a robust Story Driven Adventure/Exploration game set in the Arkham Horror Universe. For fans of the genre, this game is a MUST BUY.

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Posted Fri Mar 18, 2011 3:16 am

Kenneth Petersen

(kendovich)

Denmark
Frederiksberg

Great review! And an amazing video production - listened to you on the GameOn! podcast recently talking about the effort that goes into these videos - wow. I feel you really have developed your skills to the point where, i dont know how you could make these videos any better ?? (only maybe shorter, sometimes a little to bogged down in rules, more focus on overall gameplay and components)

But definitely the most enjoyable and well produced board game videos on the net (on par with the FFG videos and I'm sure they spend loads of resources on them) - so please keep it up

But regarding MoM - I was wondering about your thoughts on the setup of the game - i mean, when you start a game, all of the tiles are laid out, so that the investigators know exactly where all the rooms, hidden tunnels, crypts etc are ... this to me is the most disappointing part, i thought that at least it was enough for the Keeper to know the full layout but the investigators would have to "explore", at least in a fixed way.
Possibly the full pre-game layout is to save on downtime, so that time is not wasted while the Keeper, mid-game finds the necessary tile and adds it to the map ... but i was thinking, if the Keeper is prepared before the game starts, then it wouldn't add that much downtime, and i feel would help to give a more immersive experience, a feeling of exploring a mansion, rather than knowing, yeah, there's the bathroom over there, and the bedroom and kitchen are over there...

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Justin Davis

(Ruskicowboy)

United States
Sewickley
PA

I was worried about this the first time I played, but then, after playing a couple of times, realized that if the investigators don't see the full map, they have almost NO chance of winning. The timed events don't really allow for random exploration. When you find a clue, you really have to go straight for the place the clue suggests. If that place wasn't already visible (laid out on the table), the investigators would spend too much time trying to find it.

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98. Board Game: Letters from Whitechapel [Average Rating:7.59 Overall Rank:174]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Playtime = ~60-120 Minutes

One of the best deduction games yet to hit the market. Simple, elegant and concise yet robust enough to deliver an experience that will leave you wanting more. A solid hit !!

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Posted Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:24 am

Fred Miller

(fmranger)

United States
Oakley
California

Jeremy,

Another excellent video...as always. I have yet to try out a deduction game, and this one certainly looks easy to step into. Have you played other similar games, such as Scotland Yard, Mystery Express, etc? If so, how would you compare the experience?

Thanks again, keep those videos rollin'....

Fred

Posted Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:00 pm
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Max Maloney

(Dormammu)

United States
Portland
Oregon

fmranger wrote:

Mystery Express is more like Clue, in which players compete to deduce a common "puzzle." Scotland Yard, Fury of Dracula and Letters from Whitechapel are competitive in nature, which is a very different sort of deduction. Multiple players are trying to deduce the location of a single player and use that information to catch them, while the single player attempts to confuse and elude the pursuers.

This makes the game something more/different than deduction. Deduction is a tool to be used by the hunters, but is not the whole game. The game is more about pursuit and capture opposed by misdirection. There are distinct strategies, whereas more pure deduction games use processes.

Posted Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:14 pm
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Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

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Dormammu wrote:

fmranger wrote:

Very very True Max !!

Posted Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:24 pm
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99. Board Game: Pastiche [Average Rating:7.09 Overall Rank:665]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

Drakkenstrike's Components Breakdown Video Review Series in HD

99th Video
Resolution = 1080p HD

Players
Playtime = ~60 Minutes

An incredibly well designed, produced and surprisingly challenging abstract family game themed around some of the greatest pieces or European art of the last six centuries

Drakkenstrike's Pastiche Components Breakdown Video Review in HD

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Posted Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:57 am

Jeff Overweg

(thejeffo)

United States
Grand Rapids
Michigan

I was just researching this game yesterday and lamenting that there were no videos yet. I ended up reading EndersGame Pastiche Review it is really well done and has lots of great images, but I'm lazy and much prefer to just watch a video.

Another excellent video, keep up the good work.

This game looks wonderful and is now at the top of my buy list. The theme and components look great. The game play looks easy to pick up but with a depth of strategy, just how I like it.

Posted Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:10 pm
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Scott Nelson

(ropearoni4)

United States
Ammon
Idaho

Excellent work. I don't know how you do it. Really I don't, technically. But, you also explain the game so perfectly that I don't need a rulebook.

One less rules set for me to read, the better.

Posted Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:48 pm
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Ender Wiggins

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ropearoni4 wrote:

Excellent work. I don't know how you do it. Really I don't, technically. But, you also explain the game so perfectly that I don't need a rulebook.

One less rules set for me to read, the better.

It's a good overview of the rules, and a great way to learn the game, but do make sure you're aware of two glitches in the explanation:

1. Palette cards in hand only score points at the end of the game if they can be used towards a commission card in hand.
2. The game does not end immediately when a player gets the required number of points, but the round continues so all players get an equal number of turns.

Posted Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:24 pm
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Scott Nelson

(ropearoni4)

United States
Ammon
Idaho

EndersGame wrote:

ropearoni4 wrote:

Excellent work. I don't know how you do it. Really I don't, technically. But, you also explain the game so perfectly that I don't need a rulebook.

One less rules set for me to read, the better.

Don't worry. Sean wouldn't let me get away with playing it wrong.

Posted Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:29 pm
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Roy Tan

(steadzy)

Singapore
Singapore

this was one game that I blind buy, did not regret it at all!

Posted Thu Mar 31, 2011 3:37 am
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Kenneth Petersen

(kendovich)

Denmark
Frederiksberg

Did i see a hint for the 100th Episode in the intro for this video?
I saw the Lord of the Rings - The Card Game title whistle

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100. Board Game: War of Honor [Average Rating:7.19 Overall Rank:2010]

Jeremy Salinas

(Drakkenstrike)

United States
Indianapolis
Indiana

Drakkenstrike's Components Breakdown Video Review Series in HD

100th Video
Resolution = 1080p HD

Players
Playtime = ~60-75 Minutes

One of the longest standing CCG's in history makes a mark by delivering a stand alone product that can be enjoyed right out of the box. With a simpler rule set and the inclusion of a standardized multiplayer system, War of Honor delivers an incredible experience with a theme that is as solid as they come.

Drakkenstrike's War of Honor Components Breakdown Video Review in HD

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Posted Wed Apr 6, 2011 3:52 pm

Shane Larsen

(thedacker)

United States
Salt Lake City
Utah

Congratulations on 100 VIDEOS, Jeremy! I've loved every one I've watched. You've made a serious contribution to the BGG community!

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Brian Hamilton

(bdean152)

United States
Madison
North Carolina

woot woot!!

Posted Wed Apr 6, 2011 6:36 pm
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RacNRoll Gaming

(RacNRoll Gaming)

United States
Poughkeepsie
New York

I heard Todd talking about LotFR on another podcast and was thinking about checking the game out despite my stance to not play CCGs.....

Now after seeing your video I think I need to rethink my original stance even more.

Posted Wed Apr 6, 2011 11:50 pm
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Bill Paradise

(gameguru)

United States
Glassboro
New Jersey

Grats on 100 awesome video reviews. I'll be looking forward to the next hundred. Keep up the great work and have fun.

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Janis Grunte

(jancis)

Latvia
Riga

Great review.

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Gunther Schmidl

(gschmidl)

Austria
Linz
OÖ

I've really been enjoying watching your videos. Thanks for doing them!

Posted Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:25 pm
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Colorcrayons

(LordHellfury)

United States
Maplewood
Minnesota

Huh. Well after disabling his own website, I am surprised that he hasnt just deleted all of his videos from youtube as well. By that I mean if you are going to do one, why not the other?

I really hope he doesnt though. it really sucks when a poster decides to leave this site AND take everything they have every contributed with them.

It is not only annoying to people doing research, but is just kind of a snot nosed brat thing to do in most cases.

I hope he gets everything straightened out satisfactorily for him. It sucks when any member leaves a community, regardless of what they contribute.

Posted Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:56 am
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Brendan Daly

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Scotland
Glasgow
Select

LordHellfury wrote:

It is not only annoying to people doing research, but is just kind of a snot nosed brat thing to do in most cases.

It's completely his right to do what he wants with his own creative material
"Snot nosed brat" seems ridiculously harsh.Maybe you might want to rethink that one.

Posted Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:00 am
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Colorcrayons

(LordHellfury)

United States
Maplewood
Minnesota

Protagonist wrote:

LordHellfury wrote:

It is not only annoying to people doing research, but is just kind of a snot nosed brat thing to do in most cases.

It's completely his right to do what he wants with his own creative material
"Snot nosed brat" seems ridiculously harsh.Maybe you might want to rethink that one.

I did not say it was not within his right. It is his content he shared and he can do whatever he pleases with that.

But if you have been on this site for any length of time, you would know exactly how annoying it is that when researching stuff, you will find large blank areas when prolific posters have deleted their account.

Reviews, sessions reports, etc. that make large portion of threads, etc. make no sense unless another poster had quoted them for posterity.

I do not begrudge him taking his stuff down. Like I said it is his contributions he can do with them as he pleases. I only remark on that since deleting content is counter productive to the community as a whole. This whole point of this site is a database resource after all.

So no, I do not want to rethink that one. Not even a little.

When most people delete their accounts, they are doing the same thing as "taking their game and going home so no one else can play with it." I have yet to see a logical reason for anyone to delete their contributions on this site for anything other than spite.

That's not to say that there isn't a logical reason, but I have yet to see one that doesn't involve spite.

But this is all purely academic anyways. Jeremy hasn't deleted his youtube stuff. He has only shut off his website.

Posted Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:26 am
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Matthew M Monin

(Octavian)

United States
Branford
Connecticut

8/8 FREE, PROTECTED

513ers Assemble!

I'm locking the comments here. Jeremy's motives are his own. I respect the decision he feels is in his best interest. His geeklist is not the place to question that, IMO, and there is certainly no place on BGG for anyone to attack him or any other user for personal decisions about what to do with the content they own.

If Jeremy continues this list at a later date the comments will be unlocked then.

Thanks to everyone who participated in a constructive fashion.

Edited Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:07 am
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