Episode 329: Luthier and The Complexity Issue
Welcome back, Cabalists, to another jam-packed episode of The Cabal! Today, the gang dives into a stack of games they’ve been playing, including Unsettled, Agricola, Blood Rage, Tony’s take on Blood Rage: Valhalla, Endangered, and Regicide Legacy. After that, Don and Jamie feature Luthier from Paverson Games. Then Tony T reclaims the reins from Stevie S and brings you one hell of a news segment. And finally, the Founders dig into the big topic of the past few episodes - increasing complexity - are games becoming too complex and where should the line be drawn?
Timecodes
Unsettled: 00:01:30
Agricola: 00:12:16
Blood Rage: 00:21:26
Endangered: 00:32:41
Regicide Legacy: 00:41:52
Luthier Review: 00:54:36
News with Tony T: 01:32:57
Opening Banter and Reviews
Feature Review: Luthier
Luthier transports players to the height of classical music in Western Europe, when the art of the instrument was upheld equally by skilled craftspeople, noble patrons, virtuoso performers, and famous composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. Using a new, unique combination of hidden bidding and worker placement, players manage resources to craft various musical instruments in their workshop, while also courting actual historic patrons through an ever-changing personal tableau of actions and bonuses. Each player chooses how to balance improving skills across multiple tracks, unlocking specialized worker abilities and other bonuses. The choice to concentrate on varying gameplay strategies and goals, such as musical performances, instrument building and repairs, apprentice training and workshop expansion, and overall reputation as an instrument maker, provide multiple paths to victory. Luthier finds true harmony through an authentic and original marriage of theme and mechanisms, resulting in a rich gameplay experience that equally speaks to both the strategic gamer and the classical music lover.
Designed by Dave Beck and Abe Burson
Published by Paverson Games
Gaming News by Tony T
Community Info
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Founder's Froth
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