Stress Botics: Odyssey

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Extremely heavy and complex Euro
Insane theme
Fun if you want a kitchen sink experience
Rewarding despite frustration

Cons

Setup is a nightmare
Overwhelming amount of components
Rulebook is bad, inconsistent, and frustrating
Very long playtime

Thematic elements

Comparison games

Feudum
High Frontier

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Delivery Mechanism — Scoring involves making deliveries to prevent opponents from falling too far behind.

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Quotes (from this video)

my only fear is that it runs too long
it's so much but now I am
it is the most feudum stress biotics looks at feudum says ha hold my beer it's a lot but it is about as heavy of a Euro as you're ever going to get in your life and if you want just an insane theme and the kitchen sink it's a lot of fun and I cannot wait to play it more
heaviest game I've ever played non war game
my take on nucleum was it's fine um I don't think it was as good as it seems a lot of the critical world out there thought um I don't think nucleum is going to be uh played in five years
perfectly forgettable in a sense that it's just the same old
the lack of respect is staggering to me but I welcome it because I guarantee Dan Lanning is going to find a way to use this and I cannot wait till tomorrow and I think Oregon houses them
The Bear oh my God that is the most stressful I've ever or most stressed I've ever felt watching the show
if you've ever wanted to watch me cry yes 100% I cry at the end of Great British baking show almost every episode it is wonderful
it's a lot of work and a lot of fun
I would love to have you over maybe in the summer when you're up at at the cottage over on the cape I would love that
it's the most surreal place I've ever been to weatherwise and if you ever get a chance it's worth making a drive
half y'all still don't subscribe I don't I I just don't get it
my Cowboys are atrocious but good God do do I have everything riding on my ducks tomorrow
it is a lot but it is about as heavy of a Euro as you're ever going to get in your life
I'll tell you what I don't drink beer and I'm still down to make that bet that's fine that works done book it
I think the concept in the theme of Cerebria is fantastic
Nemo's War that's a great way to end the year
The Colonist that's a game I could get back into I miss that
stress biotics Odyssey somebody make one so I don't have to try and help design it I would love that You' be my best friend ever
stress spox Odyssey heaviest game I've played n war game honestly it might be the heaviest game I've played
Three Kingdoms Redux bought and got it to the table this year Hidden Gem needs more awareness
just a fantastic great game that if you play with three players and you enjoy heav your it's a game that should be in your collection
Mount Washington is the weirdest place on Earth weatherwise that I've ever experienced
happy New Year everybody I hope everyone H uh be safe if you go out on amateur night tonight be safe don't drink a drive please

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Overall sentiment (raw)

Positive but challenging

Pros

Fun with an insane theme
Rulebook for Odyssey is clever despite base game's issues
Highly beneficial to have prior plays of base game for learning Odyssey
Flow improved in later turns after learning curve
Can be very fun

Cons

Base game rulebook is bad and frustrating
Graphic design is inconsistent
Odyssey is a lot of stuff on top of the base game
Very long playtime (a quarter of a game took 5 hours including learning)
Has a small audience
Communication from designers is not great
Potential for a second printing/edition is dependent on sales

Thematic elements

Fernando's vision of how Stress Bionics is

Comparison games

High Frontier
Feudum

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Component Management — Immense amount of stuff, desperately needs an insert.
rulebook clarity — Rule book is bad, with errors and inconsistent graphic design. Odyssey rule book clever by using purple lines for only Odyssey rules.

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Quotes (from this video)

my only fear is that it runs too long
it's so much but now I am
it is the most feudum stress biotics looks at feudum says ha hold my beer it's a lot but it is about as heavy of a Euro as you're ever going to get in your life and if you want just an insane theme and the kitchen sink it's a lot of fun and I cannot wait to play it more
heaviest game I've ever played non war game
my take on nucleum was it's fine um I don't think it was as good as it seems a lot of the critical world out there thought um I don't think nucleum is going to be uh played in five years
perfectly forgettable in a sense that it's just the same old
the lack of respect is staggering to me but I welcome it because I guarantee Dan Lanning is going to find a way to use this and I cannot wait till tomorrow and I think Oregon houses them
The Bear oh my God that is the most stressful I've ever or most stressed I've ever felt watching the show
if you've ever wanted to watch me cry yes 100% I cry at the end of Great British baking show almost every episode it is wonderful
it's a lot of work and a lot of fun
I would love to have you over maybe in the summer when you're up at at the cottage over on the cape I would love that
it's the most surreal place I've ever been to weatherwise and if you ever get a chance it's worth making a drive
half y'all still don't subscribe I don't I I just don't get it
my Cowboys are atrocious but good God do do I have everything riding on my ducks tomorrow
it is a lot but it is about as heavy of a Euro as you're ever going to get in your life
I'll tell you what I don't drink beer and I'm still down to make that bet that's fine that works done book it
I think the concept in the theme of Cerebria is fantastic
Nemo's War that's a great way to end the year
The Colonist that's a game I could get back into I miss that
stress biotics Odyssey somebody make one so I don't have to try and help design it I would love that You' be my best friend ever
stress spox Odyssey heaviest game I've played n war game honestly it might be the heaviest game I've played
Three Kingdoms Redux bought and got it to the table this year Hidden Gem needs more awareness
just a fantastic great game that if you play with three players and you enjoy heav your it's a game that should be in your collection
Mount Washington is the weirdest place on Earth weatherwise that I've ever experienced
happy New Year everybody I hope everyone H uh be safe if you go out on amateur night tonight be safe don't drink a drive please

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Overall sentiment (raw)

Positive

Pros

Heaviest game played

Cons

Too big for most people
Small audience

Thematic elements

Comparison games

Mr. President

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Weight — 4.83 on BoardGameGeek, considered the heaviest game played by the host.

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No key topics recorded for this video.

Quotes (from this video)

my only fear is that it runs too long
it's so much but now I am
it is the most feudum stress biotics looks at feudum says ha hold my beer it's a lot but it is about as heavy of a Euro as you're ever going to get in your life and if you want just an insane theme and the kitchen sink it's a lot of fun and I cannot wait to play it more
heaviest game I've ever played non war game
my take on nucleum was it's fine um I don't think it was as good as it seems a lot of the critical world out there thought um I don't think nucleum is going to be uh played in five years
perfectly forgettable in a sense that it's just the same old
the lack of respect is staggering to me but I welcome it because I guarantee Dan Lanning is going to find a way to use this and I cannot wait till tomorrow and I think Oregon houses them
The Bear oh my God that is the most stressful I've ever or most stressed I've ever felt watching the show
if you've ever wanted to watch me cry yes 100% I cry at the end of Great British baking show almost every episode it is wonderful
it's a lot of work and a lot of fun
I would love to have you over maybe in the summer when you're up at at the cottage over on the cape I would love that
it's the most surreal place I've ever been to weatherwise and if you ever get a chance it's worth making a drive
half y'all still don't subscribe I don't I I just don't get it
my Cowboys are atrocious but good God do do I have everything riding on my ducks tomorrow
it is a lot but it is about as heavy of a Euro as you're ever going to get in your life
I'll tell you what I don't drink beer and I'm still down to make that bet that's fine that works done book it
I think the concept in the theme of Cerebria is fantastic
Nemo's War that's a great way to end the year
The Colonist that's a game I could get back into I miss that
stress biotics Odyssey somebody make one so I don't have to try and help design it I would love that You' be my best friend ever
stress spox Odyssey heaviest game I've played n war game honestly it might be the heaviest game I've played
Three Kingdoms Redux bought and got it to the table this year Hidden Gem needs more awareness
just a fantastic great game that if you play with three players and you enjoy heav your it's a game that should be in your collection
Mount Washington is the weirdest place on Earth weatherwise that I've ever experienced
happy New Year everybody I hope everyone H uh be safe if you go out on amateur night tonight be safe don't drink a drive please

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

highly highly recommend playing the base game a few times and then adding on Odyssey
it's going to make the expansion flow much smoother
I do like it a lot I can't wait to play it more

Cons

it's a lot

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

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Quotes (from this video)

Stressbotics Odyssey is probably the heaviest Euro, biggest Euro, craziest Euro I've ever played.
We're trying to make it more brand friendly.
Spain has late dinner times (9:30 PM to 10:30 PM).
The fact that war games continuously using real conflicts to base their games on... I kind of fall on the opposite side of that.
You lose the passion with AI you can see him working works of art that's fair yeah like I don't want AI making movies and so like where do you draw the line or making music and right yeah no just anyway I'm curious I'm I'm going to delve into that briefly to just get a feel for it I'm glad I've had nothing never heard of the game nothing yeah
Over easy it's probably number one.
I think Clinic's great I love small City more that is a top 50 game for sure probably higher
all AI art looks the same to me it's instantly identifiable to me and that's not a good thing
you lose the passion with AI you can see him working works of art that's fair
I am grateful to that uh it's just another benefit for yall for sure
Please like And subscribe legitimately it helps half yall that watch this don't subscribe it really does help the channel

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Pros

none

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Comparison games

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now starting off number 10 is four it's lost in the middle it's not prime just two doubled hash unoriginal and and In some cultures unlucky you're lucky you make the list for
eight number 10 couldn't be a dozen but also thinks it's Big Man on Campus on this list got to keep it humble looking at you 10
seven pie 3.14 pie Jess and I went to this place called the Red Arrow Diner the other day and it had an entire display case full of pie and it was fabulous she got a death by chocolate cream pie it was it was everything that you thought it pie
six is three and why three here in number six because in numerology people with a life path aligned with three have some significant strengths and weaknesses such as they're creative they have a strong imagination come up with ideas quickly they're communicative they're great at writing speaking artistic expression they're social they enjoy socializing have a large usually a large circle of friends tend to be optimistic they have an infectious enthusiasm that draws others to them they they excel in problem solving they think of new ways to solve problems quickly and creatively however there are some kind of drawbacks to those on the life path or the the life path aligned with the number number three and those weaknesses can include scattered energy they may they may have time trouble focusing and may make hasty decisions
five I mean I feel like this is probably the biggest no-brainer of the entire list it's the golden ratio of 1.68 I mean symmetry duh the middle yall saw that coming right like you knew all right I I'm going to give you all the benefit of doubt that that's the case
four arguably could be considered my favorite but only at number four and it's ul's number now I realize so for those that don't know it's uh 27182 also known as e now I realized that some people mispronounce it Oilers rule or law or number or whatever um this is heavy cardboard this is my channel so therefore nepotism is ul's number plus screw Edmonton if you know you know
three going to be a bit of a surprise to a lot of y'all is seven cuz everybody is going to put seven higher I mean seriously it is the most common lucky number out there so everybody who is going to put this higher I ain't basic
two number two is two it's the silver medal it's almost as good as as one it's second best always on the podium got to give props to number two
finally number one 249 it just flows off the tongue 249 you see that and you're like wow that's not much money that's that's a good deal almost anything that you see for 249 is great so 249 and and if you double oh moment hold H if you double 249 that get you our absolute best number of all time number zero 498 say it with me 498 man that's a great number so there you have it my top 10 numbers 1- 10 hopefully yall enjoyed that
now this is what happens when you get a little punch drunk uh so uh shout out to Kyle Ken and Greg after our our stream the other night we got to talking about this and thought we would have a lot of fun
Railways of Los Atlas so that is looking forward to that it is a build your own customizable map which I thought was not going to be good I was flat out wrong
This has been threatened to be on the channel for years and as a solid I'm finally breaking this out Rob has requested it and so Rob this one's for you uh hko and Stein is going to be on the show on Sunday
a lot of people been asking for old school splatter we haven't done Antiquity in a very long time plus it is a phenomenal game so Antiquity is definitely on the docket
stress btics Odyssey we're going to be replaying that again we've played a partial game of it once we've played the base game a number of times we stream that publicly and we're going to be doing a sponsored stream later on possibly as soon as two weeks from now but for the patrons on Sunday about 4:30 or so we're going to do probably another partial game of stress bs Odyssey
small City deluxe edition a lot of s this one can't surprise the heck out of me a lot of people have been asking for this so you know what we're busting this bad boy out again tomorrow
oath I mean how can we not bust out more oath right
and uh Atlantic chase this is one my most anticipated war games that I desperately want to get played um so Atlantic Chase is definitely going to make it before the end of the patron stream so super super stoked for that
we have gained 45 new patrons and we've only lost one that is ridiculously aming amazing I am so grateful for that
speaking of so far in the patron drive so here we go what have we done I mean this and more right the the arcs campaign has continued uh uh we've had a game about oranges and lemons that has a killer action selection mechanism if you all haven't heard about it I would recommend go check out that stream I thought it was great I think it's a really good game I think you all would enjoy that
James Ken and oath need I say more if you haven't watched our latest stream of oath and you enjoy watching board game content I think I can unequivocally say you should watch that
The NeverEnding game of ofle come Ross that was that I I was entertained the ridiculous ending of Cribbage in our traditional card game stream we did cribbage Rook Spades and hearts I mean all you need is a deck of cards right
all three of them not me but the other three solid really solid I was impressed
it has been brought to my attention that some of y'all watched how oath ended and thought that doesn't look good rest assured that I we have been blessed with a very very good group that no one takes anything too seriously the games are just the games there is no uh serious hurt feelings there there can be grudges but they're friendly grudges like I still hate shy because of something he did an Intrigue like five years ago it's okay I still invite him back he and I are still friends mostly so I imagine James and kenel it'll continue but it'll be entertaining and it's mostly friendly they actually hugged it out afterwards so it's all good
James from Dad's on a map is going to be joining me Thursday night we're going to enjoy a couple of adult beverages and and chew the fat about their tournament as well as just games that we've been playing and and stuff so that should be a good time

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Unique and thematic gameplay.
Appeals to a niche interest in unconventional games.

Cons

none

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Mechanics unknown.

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Quotes (from this video)

if you look at the High Frontier map you will either know it's not the game for you or you will be like I need to play this game
High Frontier is the biggest game I've ever played it might be the biggest game that isn't a war game
it is not like other games
in a game that's pretty thematic it's a thematic inconsistency okay so it's nice to see that sort of balanced out
it's it's a really good combination of theme and good gameplay
it doesn't seem less thematic the more I play it um if anything it probably seems more thematic the fact that all the cards are built using like real science
there's always that challenge of how can we make it easier to understand you know more approachable
you can play a very risk averse game of High Frontier
it is not a game of High Frontier until someone busts Hera

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

Offers a lot of strategic depth and complexity.
The interaction between mechanics is engaging.
The game has a good flow once understood.
The game is entertaining and can be quite challenging.
The layered complexity makes it interesting to see how players adapt.

Cons

The rules can be initially impenetrable.
Complexity can be overwhelming at first.
Can lead to players being overly stressed or making difficult decisions.
Some mechanics are hard to remember without a reference.

Thematic elements

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

Action Point Allowance — Players program cards, which dictate their actions in turn order.
Area Movement — Player pieces (beta bots) move around the board to different locations and interact with them.
Card Drafting — Players draw cards to program actions, choosing between different combinations or duplicates.
Push Your Luck — Players sometimes take actions that risk gaining stress or losing shields for potential benefits.
Resource Management — Players manage various resources like batteries (titanium, silicon) and other materials for actions.
Set Collection — Players collect sets of resources or cards to achieve goals or gain benefits.
track movement — Batteries are moved along tracks on player boards.
Variable player powers — Players can potentially change their AI's behavior (competitive vs. cooperative) based on game state.

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Quotes (from this video)

Mama bot bought the cylindroids. Sounds like an all robot doo-wop cover.
The key turning point in the game was the sudden shift in pace that happened when John was delivering to the scout at a right at that moment, a large group of cylindroids spawned in the vault. So an Alphabot jumped, catching the entire group mid- strategy and unprepared. It completely disrupted their plans, forced everyone to rethink 14 stress, right?
My brain is telling my something in my brain is telling me don't give up that beta matter.
This feels like watching cricket. People insane and doing things based on a set of rules that is comically impenetrable.
I'm really enjoying the tenseness that is coming from the left side of the table.

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Overall sentiment (raw)

positive

Pros

The game is easier to learn if you already know the base game.
The game has a clear objective of gathering resources and making deliveries.
The action programming allows for strategic planning.
The stress mechanic adds an interesting push-your-luck element.

Cons

The game can be complex with many different phases and actions.
Some mechanics like cylindroid activation are described as complex.

Thematic elements

Players play as beta bots, neurotic, easily stressed, battery-operated robots whose mission is to obtain various minerals and substances from the planet and deliver them to passing ships in orbit.
A planet

Comparison games

none

Mechanics (from transcript analysis)

action programming — Players plan out 2-4 actions each round by drawing and programming cards.
Area Movement — Players move their mini beta bots through different areas of the planet and through Alphabot's hull.
Push Your Luck — Players manage stress levels, as accumulating too much stress can lead to negative points, but sometimes acting sooner due to stress can be beneficial.
Resource Management — Players gather and manage eight different resources including carbon, titanium, silicon, beta matter, exomatter, gas, acid, and lava.
Set Collection — Players collect cargo cards to fulfill deliveries.
Take That — Players can attack other beta bots, gaining stress while the attacked bot loses shields.
track movement — Ships move along tracks, indicating when deliveries can be made.
Variable player powers — While not explicitly stated as unique powers, the player aid and card interactions suggest potential for player differentiation.
Worker Placement — Players place their mini beta bots in various locations on the board to perform actions.

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Quotes (from this video)

At its core, Stress Botics is an action planning game where you're planning out two to four actions each round.
Stress equals negative points and a few other not so good effects. But yet more stress means acting sooner than others which can be beneficial.
The cylindot activation is arguably the most complex part of the game, but also now that I have it down to a science and I have a little cheat sheet, makes it a lot easier.
If you extract from a tunnel, you can take any resource that's listed there. Your choice. Not in order.
If you attack a kaboom side, it's going to kaboom. It's going to kaboom. Um you cannot capture and you cannot uh sorry, they can't be captured or scrapped.
When all of the ships have reached this tile, so the third No, that could be on the 13th round, the 12th round, the 14th round, somewhere around there. When they've reached that, you do not play another round. You don't finish that round. The game ends immediately.

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