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Year
2023
Players
1-5
Age
10+
Playtime
75 min
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Description
Bark Avenue is a competitive route optimization pick up and deliver game centered around a day in the life of a dog walker in upper Manhattan. Players balance walking several dogs at once with competing needs – including walk length, preferred activities, bathroom breaks, and compatibility with your other dogs. You will be challenged with solving the puzzle of returning dogs on time and determining which dogs to walk next! In between walks, use public transportation to your advantage to position yourself for the best walks.
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Video 21G1fi-wPcU
Quackalope Unboxing at 23:32 sentiment: mixed
video_pk 88240 · mention_pk 232205
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Overall sentiment (raw)
mixed
Pros
- Adorable theme
- All dogs are actual real dogs with real names
- Each dog has a little piece of personality
- Cute game
- Would be good to show to friends with dogs
Cons
- Not the most complex game
- Too flexible and open (2-player)
- Almost no competition or challenge (2-player)
- Lack of interaction or messing with each other (2-player)
- Lack of nuanced choice
Thematic elements
- Walking dogs
- New York City / Central Park
Comparison games
- Mercurial
- Trick Draw
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Movement — Walking dogs through the city within a time allotment.
- Objective Fulfillment — Getting dogs to pee, poop, do tricks, and get treats.
- Set Collection — Trying to take dogs that like to be on walks together.
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No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- we have officially played all of the games that we have brought back from Gen Con
- this is going to be a hot and heavy video we're going to go through every game we brought home why we brought them home and what our initial impressions of them
- 10 Penny Parks should be on your on your radar like it's one that you might want to consider it does something different it's Unique it's got a cool theme
- this is four science from gray fox games this is a real time uh stacking and building game trying to solve a science experiment
- three ring circus by games you know I forgot about it still think trick draw T it for me I this would be number two though is okay that it can take number two for you
- it is a tableau you have your three rows of cards and you have to sequence your numbers and the colors in the order that you want them to
- we finished playing all of my city played through the entire campaign
- we started the Legacy version of sagr and as any of you know this is a legacy game so we don't want to start another Legacy game while we're in the middle of a few other titles a few other campaigns
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Watch It Played Discussion at 3:14 sentiment: positive
video_pk 87358 · mention_pk 228166
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Charming and lovable
- Good for new players
- Adorable dog cards based on real dogs
Cons
- Real-life dog walking is not as easy or streamlined.
Thematic elements
- Dog walking and managing competing needs of multiple dogs.
- Upper Manhattan, focusing on a day in the life of a dog walker.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Action Point Allowance — Taking more end-of-turn actions including picking up activities.
- pickup and deliver — A competitive optimization pickup and deliver game.
- Route Building — Competitive route building optimization game.
- Set Collection — Balancing multiple dogs with competing needs like walk length, preferred activities, and compatibilities.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I love Gloom Haven but due to the time and setup and tear down and having to replay many missions my wife and I haven't finished any of the games until now.
- I love buttons and bugs and for $15 I was able to take the cutest Gloom Haven on the planet which is a phrase I never thought I'd be saying on a business trip with me and play through three scenarios on the desk in the hotel.
- The size and simplicity and the duration all make this game a winner for me and most likely the first Gloom Haven I'll finish.
- I really enjoyed my play of buttons and bugs which I was not expecting.
- I enjoyed it that much I thought it was great and at some point there's a Twist and you go what how okay cool let's do that.
- This coin system has been the most remarkable bridge between different parts of the hobby that just really stands out and shows that it must be something very very special.
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Where There's A Wilz, There's a Play Top 10 List at 17:17 sentiment: positive
video_pk 87222 · mention_pk 227488
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- dog-walker theme is charming
- two-player side choice adds balance
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- my number 10 uh favorite game from the month was smitten
- Kites was my number four
- World Wonders is a polyomino tile-lane game like nothing I have
- Forges of Ravenshire is definitely a keeper for me
- Creature Comforts is usually one of those Comfort games for me
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Where There's A Wilz, There's a Play Top 10 List at 5:26 sentiment: positive
video_pk 87032 · mention_pk 226820
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fun, thematic presentation
- interactive shared space
- engaging components (squishy poop)
Cons
- specific theme may not appeal to all
- some players may prefer more direct competition
Thematic elements
- dog care and activities
- New York City dog-walking
- cute, lighthearted
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- set collection / action scoring — collect and score dog-related actions and goals
- Tile Placement — shared grid where players lay cards in a common space
- tile placement / shared area — shared grid where players lay cards in a common space
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I really like this game as well not just because there's bears in it and I love bears
- you don't have to think a lot, you just match the colors
- it's a really fun game
- I absolutely love this game
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Where There's A Wilz, There's a Play Top 10 List at 20:00 sentiment: positive
video_pk 86903 · mention_pk 226442
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- family-friendly and feel-good
- engaging dog-walker mechanic
Cons
- some may want tighter balance on scoring
Thematic elements
- pet care economy with tips and rewards
- dog walker in a city
- light, family-friendly
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Compound Scoring — timed scoring and sales interactions with dogs
- set collection / timing-based scoring — timed scoring and sales interactions with dogs
- tile/worker movement — move dogs around a park setting with varying speeds
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I really like this game
- the squishy poop is always nice
- you're drafting cards instead of just picking cards
- you are pirates and you are trying to collect little tiles to earn different points
- the solo is done really well as well
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Foster the Meeple Unboxing at 31:09 sentiment: other
video_pk 86663 · mention_pk 225119
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Overall sentiment (raw)
Enthusiastic
Pros
- Received upgraded components including 'squishy poo'
- Components are described as very satisfying
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Dogs
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is the only game that I just straight up asked for this is this is actually iconic this is the only game in the history of uh Foster the meele that Jamie went up and just said hey I would really like a copy of that game
- I'm not like super big into RPGs but this is one that could get me into RPGs
- it is literally a pile of squishy poops
- I really wanted to focus this packs on getting um games that are really hard to find in Canada
- unless yeah something drastically changes just financially it does not make any sense for us to go
- we'll see what that other 10% says
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Where There's A Wilz, There's a Play Top 10 List at 14:04 sentiment: positive
video_pk 86545 · mention_pk 224201
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fun dog-themed theme
- accessible to families
Cons
- higher production value may affect price
Thematic elements
- dog-walking with task management and bonuses
- dog walker in a city park setting
- lighthearted, family-friendly
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- worker/action selection — choose actions and manage dogs to maximize bonuses
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I had a total of 50 games that came out before 2024 that I played for the first time in 2024.
- we're starting to get a lot of games that um we really enjoyed.
- Sea Salt and Paper oh really yeah I like that game.
- The Bears and the Bees this is a tile placement game where basically the first person to get rid of their little tiles they have in their hand wins.
- Summer Camp is a competitive deck building game where you are racing against other players to earn badges.
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Where There's A Wilz, There's a Play Top 10 List at 6:21 sentiment: positive
video_pk 85313 · mention_pk 218335
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Engaging dog-themed theme
- tips mechanic adds incentive
Cons
- Board can look crowded at a glance
Thematic elements
- dog care and transportation logistics
- Manhattan dog-walking with daily routes
- tabletop strategy with real-time scoring
Comparison games
- Wingspan
- Draftosaurus
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- pattern_matching — matching dog preferences and activities to maximize tips.
- Pick-Up and Deliver — players plan routes to pick up and deliver dogs.
- routing_and_delivery — players plan routes to pick up and deliver dogs.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is a really really good flip and right game
- Blob Party is just a phenomenal very underrated party game
- I really like this game. It's a really fun one
- it's just a silly little game
- I highly recommend this one for 2023
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Where There's A Wilz, There's a Play Discussion at 1:30 sentiment: positive
video_pk 84834 · mention_pk 216239
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Dog-themed, family-friendly
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- If you're watching this video, please put orange in your games.
- it's my birthday month.
- There you have it. There is the wall for August.
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Tim Chuon Discussion at 5:24
video_pk 81346 · mention_pk 201412
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Pros
- around the same complexity and difficulty level
- cute C art
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Probably the most complex game I have in my collection, which is Lisboa.
- Wild Garden, super fun, but the group I played it with just took so long in their turn so I'm like, I need a break from this game for a second.
- Thunder Road: Vendetta continues to be a game that I introduce to brand new players and people just have so much fun with this game.
- I played and I love this game.
- this was so much fun.
- This game slaps.
- It feels like a 2D arcade scrolling game and we're looking for it.
- I've had so much fun with Street Fighter and I've always kept it around because I just love the miniatures
- This is a really fun building game.
- This plays so different from other Lacerda games of course, because it's way easier.
- I just think the style overall just feels a lot more like flowy, a lot more straightforward than his other games
- Snow Planner, really love this game.
- Thank you to Leder Games for sending this one over. Of course, I cannot wait to play this.
- With that in mind, the final count is 160 games.
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Where There's A Wilz, There's a Play Review at 21:17 sentiment: positive
video_pk 81097 · mention_pk 199539
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Personal connection through artwork
- Fun dog walking theme
- Challenging optimization
- Nice dual-layer board
Cons
- Can be difficult to optimize for perfect walks
- Played only once
- Expansion content not fully explored
Thematic elements
- dog walking
- New York City
Comparison games
- Kings and Queens
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- action selection — You get bonuses. You get paid. There's a little dollar signs down in the corner for how much you get for uh walking this dog. Uh you get him to uh poop. Uh you get him to uh Do their favorite activity.
- Card Play — There's some things that you can't do throughout the game. So, you've got cards that are along this edge of the board that you flip every other round that um maybe takes away being able to go to the park or not being able to draw a a card or something to that effect.
- Pick-Up and Deliver — You're picking up dogs at locations and then you're delivering back to locations.
- Set Collection — If you do all three activities that they that they need to do, you get a bonus.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- We are almost to June of 2026.
- I hate that word. Shellfish. Selfish.
- It's just this really awesome experience where, 'Oh, I got a ring.'
- It was a really good experience It was a really cool experience.
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The Dice Tower Other at 5:22 sentiment: negative
video_pk 81032 · mention_pk 199242
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
none
Cons
- Not very good
Thematic elements
- circle of cats that you put in the middle of the table and then you're trying to move around and collect cards.
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Take That — It's kind of like a take that game, but with a circle.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Hey everybody, I'm Tom Vasel and welcome to look back where I take a look at reviews that I did last year, 5 years ago, 10 years ago, and 20 years ago during this same time frame. And I tell you what I think about those games now if I think about them at all.
- Wasn't reviewing a lot of great games 10 years ago.
- It blows my mind this game's 10 years old now and everyone has forgotten it ever existed.
- This might have been the first game that I really like noticed who he was.
- Destinies could have been even greater, um, but it was very good for its time.
- And those are the games that I reviewed 1, 5, 10, and 20 years ago. Thanks for watching. I'm Tom Vasel and this is look back on the Dice Tower.
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Video JM0chW8Skuw
kovray Review
video_pk 68805 · mention_pk 165096
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
none
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is a light to medium pickup and deliver game
- it's fast-paced
- thematic integration... not just that it's about dogs
- you unlock the dog park action
- you can take pictures with your dogs to get extra tip points
- even if a dog is very picky and only can be walked with small dogs, if you give it a treat you can walk it with big or medium dogs
- it reminds me of the movie... slow motion theme
- we're excited for them and we wish them all the best in this project
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kovray Review at 1:39 sentiment: positive
video_pk 68805 · mention_pk 238495
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Strong thematic integration with urban dog-walking in New York City
- Fast-paced and accessible for light-to-midweight gamers
- Good tension between planning and reacting to dog dynamics
- High-quality components and appealing art
- Educational and entertaining aspects around dog breeds via cards
Cons
- Not ideal for players seeking heavier Euro-style depth
- Pacing can feel pressured for new players during peak rounds
- Some frustration when desired dogs cycle out of reach quickly
Thematic elements
- dog walking and urban pet care
- New York City, modern day
- fast-paced, competitive day-in-the-life of a dog walker
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Action Points — tips are earned via actions and icons on the player board and can be spent on additional actions or bonuses
- Dice-based movement — roll the dice to determine how far you can move; city vs park dice depending on location, with movement affected by dog traits and chases (squirrel, pigeon)
- dog compatibility constraints — you can only pick up dogs that are compatible with the dogs you already have; if incompatible with current dog, you likely cannot take that dog
- end-of-walk action — after completing a walk, you choose one of three end-of-wurn actions: pick up a new dog, drop off the dog you walked, or take a neighborhood action
- event cards — at certain points you may draw event cards that influence game state in varied ways
- Events — at certain points you may draw event cards that influence game state in varied ways
- poop tokens — humorous tokens representing dog poop that contribute to tips and scoring; adds flavor and risk management
- resume builders — end-game goal cards (resume builders) shape strategy and scoring opportunities
- reviews and markers — completing certain conditions yields reviews; unlocking benefits like dog park actions and other bonuses
- sun track and end-game — the sun marker advances as rounds pass; at sunset the game ends and unfinished walks incur penalties
- tips and currency — tips are earned via actions and icons on the player board and can be spent on additional actions or bonuses
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is a light to medium pickup and deliver game
- it's fast-paced
- thematic integration... not just that it's about dogs
- you unlock the dog park action
- you can take pictures with your dogs to get extra tip points
- even if a dog is very picky and only can be walked with small dogs, if you give it a treat you can walk it with big or medium dogs
- it reminds me of the movie... slow motion theme
- we're excited for them and we wish them all the best in this project
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Board Gaming Ramblings Discussion at 5:05 sentiment: positive
video_pk 41602 · mention_pk 126146
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- strong thematic feel
- accessible and light-hearted
Cons
- not a wow title; light on depth
- reliant on luck at times
Thematic elements
- dog-related thematic experience
- dog-walking and pet care theme
- light, approachable
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- light resource management — managing basic resources to progress within dog-related tasks
- Resource Management — managing basic resources to progress within dog-related tasks
- thematic action selection — players choose actions in a dog-focused environment, driven by theme and luck
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- It's a very fun little game.
- We are going to keep it.
- This is a roll and write game. It was fine enough.
- I thought this was a fun resource management game.
- The core concept are very good. I do not recommend playing this game.
- It's so easy to teach. People understand it even though they haven't played a lot of games.
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The Board Game Garden Discussion at 11:35 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Strong solo mode with satisfying pacing
- Good potential at higher player counts for competitive feel
- Theming around dogs and New York is charming
Cons
- Shines brightest with 4-5 players; smaller player counts reduce board intensity
Thematic elements
- competing to be the best dog walker and collecting achievements
- New York City dog-walking competition with dogs and owners
- light, competitive atmosphere with personal and public objectives
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Compound Scoring — Personal and public objectives drive scoring; stars unlock further progress and power.
- Objective-based scoring — Personal and public objectives drive scoring; stars unlock further progress and power.
- pick up and deliver / route optimization — Move around the board to pick up dogs at various locations and deliver them to owners, optimizing routes and actions.
- Pick-Up and Deliver — Move around the board to pick up dogs at various locations and deliver them to owners, optimizing routes and actions.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- remember you are somebody's reason to smile
- I will link all of the links down below to any of these games that I live streamed here on the board game Garden
- level up is convention like no others I've been to
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The Board Game Garden Monthly Overview at 2:30 sentiment: positive
video_pk 32773 · mention_pk 97090
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fun theme with approachable mechanics
- Good for lighter game nights and casual play
- Prototype quality indicated strong design intent
Cons
- As a prototype, balance may shift
- Future production details unknown
Thematic elements
- Pet care, route optimization, service economy
- New York City dog walking lifestyle
- Casual, light-hearted, route-planning rhythm
Comparison games
- Tuki
- Cartographers
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Deck Building — Use cards to improve actions and efficiency each round.
- deck-building / action selection — Use cards to improve actions and efficiency each round.
- Pick-Up and Deliver — Plan routes to pick up and drop off dogs for tips while optimizing paths.
- Route optimization / pickup-and-deliver — Plan routes to pick up and drop off dogs for tips while optimizing paths.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Lawson's varnak is such a fantastic game it's one of our favorites.
- Roxley sent us Brass Birmingham to try—huge shout out to them; this game is great.
- I'm getting really into solo gaming and it's just so therapeutic to me.
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The Board Game Garden Playthrough at 7:31 sentiment: positive
video_pk 32278 · mention_pk 95413
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- adorable dog-themed aesthetic and IP integration (Penny in the game)
- simple, approachable solo mode that is easy to learn
- live-stream friendly with engaging commentary and moments of excitement (e.g., Penny's appearance)
- interaction between player and AI adds strategic tension without heavy complexity
- storytelling and personalization (streamer's narrative around Penny) enhances enjoyment
Cons
- the board is very large and not modular by default, which can feel unwieldy in smaller play areas
- east/west side limitation for 1-4 players reduces board variety in small player counts
- no explicit in-video rating; scoring ended up being judged subjectively rather than via a shown scorecard
Thematic elements
- urban pet care and dog-walking economics
- New York City dog-walking environment, neighborhood by neighborhood with Central Park boundary
- live-stream commentary focused on solo play against AI, with personal anecdotes about Penny and the dogs
Comparison games
- Dog Park
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Action Points — Tokens (coffee, biscuit, paw, etc.) unlock extra actions or provide temporary advantages, affecting turn order and efficiency.
- action_tokens — Tokens (coffee, biscuit, paw, etc.) unlock extra actions or provide temporary advantages, affecting turn order and efficiency.
- event_and_weather — City events and surge pricing introduce dynamic changes to turns, movement options, and scoring opportunities.
- Events — City events and surge pricing introduce dynamic changes to turns, movement options, and scoring opportunities.
- Pick-Up and Deliver — Players pick up dogs and complete owner goals (hydrant, ball, water, photo, poop) to earn tips; must manage multiple dogs and objectives per walk.
- pickup_and_deliver — Players pick up dogs and complete owner goals (hydrant, ball, water, photo, poop) to earn tips; must manage multiple dogs and objectives per walk.
- Set Collection — Players collect dog cards and personal/owner objectives; completing sets and managing dogs yields points and in-game currency.
- set_collection — Players collect dog cards and personal/owner objectives; completing sets and managing dogs yields points and in-game currency.
- solo_mode — Two AI dog walkers compete, with dogs and scoring influenced by AI cards; the player aims to outpace or limit AI gains by clever dog selection.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Penny is in Bark Avenue
- I genuinely really enjoy this one
- that's the highlight of the stream
- Penny Penny no you can't be walked by someone else
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