Secrets of the Lost Tomb is back! 10th Anniversary Edition - Thoughts on the new Campaign

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024

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  • @911Gargoyle
    @911Gargoyle Год назад +37

    If someone deserves a free all-in copy it's you. 😄

  • @EverythingEpicGames
    @EverythingEpicGames Год назад +22

    The new tiles will interlock :) --- just the prototype didn't have them --- but final game will! :D

  • @the_Mike_d
    @the_Mike_d Год назад +8

    As someone that has been culling now for 3+ years after moving and downsizing, I can totally appreciate your position - it gets out of hand quickly. Even for my original copy of Secrets of the Lost Tomb, I had to put it in a smaller box as the original box was too EPIC for my shelves. Given your opinion on the original, I appreciate you taking the time to make this video on Day 0 and I totally agree it's great that it'll be back in print!

  • @mikesmith9501
    @mikesmith9501 Год назад +2

    As a person from Lower Left Canada, I love your cap. Thank you for the video! I currently have the base game and ONE expansion. I have decided to go all in since the BIG storage box can hold the base game and ALL 16 expansions & fit in a Kallax shelf spot.

  • @carlwoods4564
    @carlwoods4564 Год назад +6

    Hi Daniel. I notice Legends of Andor behind you, but cant recall ever seeing your review of the game? Would be good to see.

  • @rcub3577
    @rcub3577 Год назад +4

    I've been following your channel for a while now, and really enjoy the content. I have gotten into a couple of solo and other "dungeon-diving" games that have been great thanks to your recs. I still haven't tried my hand at solo TTRPG'ing, but the itch is there.... Anyway, I can't think of a better reason to pledge for this game than your high praise.

  • @xgrowlingjAnx
    @xgrowlingjAnx Год назад +9

    the new tiles have also puzzle shape! :)

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад +3

      Oh nice! The ones I saw did not. That's great.

    • @xgrowlingjAnx
      @xgrowlingjAnx Год назад +3

      I think they saved money and didn't do the puzzles for the prototype versions.

  • @marcschwammlein5745
    @marcschwammlein5745 Год назад +2

    awesome video and valid opinion. Thanks for the insights!

  • @rogue7744
    @rogue7744 8 месяцев назад +1

    I backed this game bc of you and your thoughts. Somehow, I never heard of it before until now ha. Ty so much!

  • @RockSteddie77
    @RockSteddie77 Год назад +4

    Just submitted my pledge, looks great!

  • @falen1839
    @falen1839 Год назад +3

    I hope you get that prototype copy, I’d be curious to hear your thoughts.

  • @sherrihaight2724
    @sherrihaight2724 6 месяцев назад

    The non compatability issue is important to know! Thank you!

  • @Crinklechip-s
    @Crinklechip-s Год назад +6

    As someone who has most of the original content I concur. Great that other people can get hold of this really great game but I wont be backing it because I can’t afford the price for a game that I already have. The cranky presentation of the original just feeds into the crazy pulp nature of the game for me. I’m going to be the SOTLT version the old grognard who only plays AD&D 1st edition 🙂.
    I hope its a super successful campaign!

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад

      I also like the somewhat dodgy presentation. It's oddly charming.

  • @robertharvey5904
    @robertharvey5904 Год назад +1

    It looks like expansions will not be available later on, but that the game is going standees instead of miniatures with a storage box so it might be more compact.

  • @aaronbredon2948
    @aaronbredon2948 Год назад +2

    Unlike you, I will be getting everything. I already have the KS and first square box of this and all the expansions. Everything Epic had intended to try to keep the game and expansions in print back then, but things just didn’t work out.
    The changes to the ARMs are a big improvement.
    And there will be twice the scenarios with the new expansions.
    The main reason it isn’t compatible is the character sheet and ARM changes. The tile changes are mostly cosmetic, but there could be fixes for some tiles. There are scenario fixes as well, and certain expansions needed work. To print all of that would essentially replace large swathes of the game, including the rule books, the punch boards, all the cards. Which basically adds up to the entire game-mostly art improvements, but you can’t just replace 1 tile to fix one tile with a problem, you have to replace all the tiles at once due to design changes. One change to one card requires replacing all the cards of that type, etc.
    Hopefully enough copies will be sold to justify either a larger print run for the game or later printings of game and expansions.
    This is the game that put Everything Epic on the radar of gamers, so it should get a lot of love.And the current fans have spoken that they don’t want to see widespread changes, just a reprint with selected improvements and new scenarios.

  • @astronomicafilms
    @astronomicafilms Год назад +2

    Cave Evil is back, too - good times.

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад +1

      I had that at one time. Did a video on the art. Sold it because it just doesn't play solo, and it's not an adventure game at all. It's really a pretty hardcore war game, with awesome theme. :) But I'm super happy for people who want it!

  • @Mr_J1984
    @Mr_J1984 Год назад +3

    Thanks to you, I've heard about this game and am going to back it. There's no way I can go all in though... I just don't have the time or space for 400 expansions, as much as I may want to lol

  • @BrentARJ
    @BrentARJ Год назад +3

    Dan, have you given your thoughts anywhere about which expansions you think are the best bang for your buck? Would love to know for those of us who might want to just get a couple expansions to flesh out the game. Thanks

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад +3

      I only know about the original expansions. I know nothing about any of the new expansions. I like them all, but I if I were being picky I'd focus on the ones that come with new missions.

  • @ten_oclock_scholar4690
    @ten_oclock_scholar4690 Год назад +3

    Glad this is back in print! Apparently none of the expansions are going to retail, which is disappointing, but I definitely won't be going all-in. Too much content is overwhelming and it usually makes it less likely a game will get tabled.

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад +10

      Yeah, that's disappointing. Will definitely kill off any potential for a long tail, which is a shame. People should be able to buy a game, and then enjoy getting new stuff for it over time.

    • @BrentARJ
      @BrentARJ Год назад +3

      ​@@TheDungeonDiveI couldn't agree more. I'm backing the Adventurer tier because I just can't justify $400 + shipping for all the expansions but I'd love to be able to "dip in later" as you put it on a couple more expansions later. Really annoyed to find out that won't be the case.

    • @EverythingEpicGames
      @EverythingEpicGames Год назад +6

      We simply cant afford to print the expansions and get them into Retail - Retail stores, according to our experience, simply wont stock enough of our game items for us to print them. Trust me, we've tried for 10 years... that's why it's taken so long for us to come back to the Tomb... it's really hard for a small company like us when we don't have giant warehouses and places to keep our games while retailers decide which games to buy... we depend on Backers to make games... we dont have investors or giant budgets... we have backers in crowdfunding.

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад +4

      I get it. I just miss those long tail days. :)

  • @MrNurglis
    @MrNurglis Год назад +2

    I really appreciate your honest opinion(s) and advice. I just don't believe these KS preview videos you find on KS/GF webpages that hype games without balance.

  • @Girruuth
    @Girruuth Год назад +2

    Good for you, not getting FOMO for what is your favorite game. It looks like the new Tiles are indeed interlocking. Based on what I am reading from the campaign page, they won't be making enough of the Expansions to go to Retail. Likely only at Cons or their own website will these be available, so I am guessing very limited quantities. A second, later printing is an unknown.

  • @jonathana6298
    @jonathana6298 Год назад +2

    Game looks great.
    It reminds me of Eldritch Horror, but instead of closing gates on a map, it’s a dungeon crawl with tiles.

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад +2

      I've described it before as Eldritch Horror meets Betrayal at the House on the Hill.

  • @Codog2009
    @Codog2009 7 месяцев назад

    Ok I'm very interested but Used copies don't seem anywhere for under the price of the core game on KickStarted. I'm primarily playing solo. Is the base game enough or will I need expansions? Your affection for this game is infectious.

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  7 месяцев назад

      Used copies of first edition are collectors items now, and I wouldn't go for that. I'd just pre-order a copy of the new edition coming out, and I'd probably pick up at least 1 or 2 of the expansions that sound interesting.

  • @danno4729
    @danno4729 Год назад +1

    Hello Daniel, and thank you very much for the video. Are you familiar with the competitive mode in this game at all? If so, how would you rate that part of the game compared to the fully co-op? Thanks very much!

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад +2

      I didn't even know there was a competitive mode. :) I've only ever played co-op and solo.

  • @timf7354
    @timf7354 Год назад +1

    Something else I just noticed, Secrets of the Lost Station is cheaper now ($120 or $315) than it was on KS ($200 or $400.) Is there a lot of differences for Lost Station vs Lost Tomb? Or do you think we can expect the same pricing after the game ships?

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад +2

      Lost Station didn’t end up selling well. The prices now probably reflect that.

    • @timf7354
      @timf7354 Год назад +2

      @@TheDungeonDive oh ok. I'm almost done watching your video on why you bounced off Lost Station. It sounds like the loot cadence is more stingy and you wanted shorter games for 0 to hero. Makes sense if the games feel different from one another. Also, sci-fi games sell worse than fantasy games. I enjoy both, especially if sci-fi does something really good or is very heavy in a great theme.

  • @p4n95
    @p4n95 Год назад +3

    Daniel, any thoughts between this and Fortune and Glory?

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад +2

      I love them both.

    • @p4n95
      @p4n95 Год назад

      I gathered, I recently rewatched your content on both and Lost Tomb seems a bit more fiddly, but they appear quite similar to me, wondered how you compared them.

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад +1

      Haven't really thought about how they compare. I think I present all of my thoughts on each in the videos, so hopefully it's enough for people to make informed decisions about. :)

    • @EverythingEpicGames
      @EverythingEpicGames Год назад +10

      @@p4n95 I'll put it this way without any bias for ya - Because as the Creator of Secrets of the Lost Tomb, I'm also a big fan of Fortune and Glory too ;) --- The one big thing I'll say is --- F&G is not a Dungeon Crawling or Story-based Game, it's a larger Map style "Globetrotting" game with more of a "Zoomed Out" game experience, more similar to Eldritch Horror --- where as Secrets of the Lost Tomb is more of a Dungeon Crawling and Story-Based game experience --- so if you like more of a Dungeon Crawl, Exploration and Story-based game you'll really like Secrets of the Lost Tomb.

    • @p4n95
      @p4n95 Год назад +3

      Thank you for that clarification!

  • @nickgraney2119
    @nickgraney2119 Месяц назад

    Hi Daniel. I have backed the game at the explorer level (game plus the 3 original base expansions). I am considering upgrading to the Tomb Raider pledge, which comes with all 8 original expansions. Could you please give me your thoughts if you would recommend this or if the Explorer pledge would feel complete and be enough in your opinion? I appreciate it is my choice in the end, but from.a.big fan of the game, i welcome your opinion. 😊

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Месяц назад

      I have next to zero knowledge or information of anything included in the new edition. Sorry - can't really help there. I've looked at the new campaign for maybe five minutes, and I'm not even really sure what it comes with.

  • @Valmar123123
    @Valmar123123 Год назад +2

    Having backed Shadows of Brimstone last KS (Egypt lost tombs) I think I have enough of pulp Indiana Jones cthulhu boxes of the same theme, even if different games :)

  • @patricklavoie3939
    @patricklavoie3939 Год назад +2

    Darn! you Dan! … there goes my money! !! ;)

  • @timf7354
    @timf7354 Год назад +2

    I wholeheartedly agree about buying base/core game, then if you like it, buy the expansions. But, thats not how any of them do it. Or, if they do, the 2nd reprint will have new revisions to the base game that arent fully replaced with an upgrade pack. And the price of upgrade packs are also a money maker for them.
    Anyway, im feeling the shelf hog of a few of my games. Ill have to rewatch some of your earlier videos about Lost Tomb. Ive forgotten the details since it was either very expensive or not available when i looked for it.

    • @EverythingEpicGames
      @EverythingEpicGames Год назад +5

      We will have the expansions as many as we can afford in our online store post-release - this is a game you'll get to the table more often because it's scenario-based instead of campaign based ;)

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад +3

      I love that you guys didn't go the campaign route. :)

  • @Bskijr
    @Bskijr Год назад +1

    Aside from the space, what is the main difference between this and Shadows of Brimstone? I'm interested in this game but I'm not sure of the differences.

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад +3

      I've covered both extensively and presented information for both. There is enough info on the channel that you should be able to find what you're looking for. There is a nearly 40 part video series on Shadows of Brimstone, and Secrets of the Lost Tomb has a 4-part series.
      Lost Tomb Playlist
      ruclips.net/p/PLKewgRd8Eir-QhQo00kX_ntRrsbpXAwMJ&si=pwoi5eOWRbSa3MR7
      SOB playlist
      ruclips.net/p/PLKewgRd8Eir9YKPPCrOy9KzRJ270BlMj2&si=P8oRymD_BWX5e0Sc

  • @SL1M73
    @SL1M73 Год назад +9

    I am just very sad to see that this campaign has gone down the expensive, elitist, FOMO inducing, and, what I would generally describe as the "cynical poor taste marketing" route.
    Creating and chopping up a game into a gazillion expansions in order to justify an outrageous price for the complete game.
    Plastering large slogans such as "LIMITED PRINT QUALITY!" and "Expansions NOT going to retail!" afterwards into trigger people’s FOMO into wanting the complete game and paying that outrageous price.
    Using slashed price icons intimating the outrageous price is in fact not outrageous at all but is in fact a good deal. For example, "$800" down to "$399" for the gameplay all in. $800? Really?
    I'm assuming some of these (vomit inducing) marketing techniques are pushed (as a good idea) by Gamefound themselves during the campaign induction stage, as I notice the same trend across a lot of the Gamefound campaigns.
    Oh, and by the way, the shipping is an estimate only. On my most recent campaign, the actual shipping cost turned out to be nearly twice the estimate, so get ready for that too.
    So for a complete game you might be talking around $500 to $550.
    For. A. Board. Game.
    But hey, we KNOW it’s outrageously expensive. We UNDERSTAND. But don’t worry, we got your back. Because we’re going to let you pay for a low $40 per month instead for it.
    For. 10. months.
    I don’t begrudge companies the right to earn money. But sad to see a game that I was looking forward to butchered at the marketing, sales and componentising stage.

    • @jamesmitchener8198
      @jamesmitchener8198 Год назад +2

      You can pledge at a lower level, and then add individual expansions when the pledge manager is activated. Just because they have created 16 expansions, it doesn't mean you need all of them, just pick the ones that you like the look of.

    • @pako4350
      @pako4350 Год назад +3

      Well said. I was sure I'll back it. But after what I saw I'm almost sure that I will not :( That's way to overpriced.

    • @EverythingEpicGames
      @EverythingEpicGames Год назад +3

      Core Game is 100 MSRP, each expansion is 40 MSRP --- we've done our best to basically give backers half price on the All-In pledge to give them the best possible price. 399 is certainly still alot of money, but you get about 50-60 pounds of game.

    • @SL1M73
      @SL1M73 Год назад

      ​@@jamesmitchener8198I understand this because its obvious. However, it doesn't invalidate any of the points I just made.

    • @jamesmitchener8198
      @jamesmitchener8198 Год назад +2

      @@SL1M73 with the all in pledge giving 16 expansions, that makes each expansions less than $20, plus all the extra dice and stretch goals. This seems like pretty good value. The issue seems to be the volume of expansions, and the fact that people want to get all of them. I don't think the price could be too much lower. Bear in mind that this is a small publisher, not a giant company.

  • @synns6898
    @synns6898 Год назад +3

    Looks great but for a none miniature game the all in is just far to expensive, I’ll be giving this a miss im afraid, I’ve gone with the reprint of League of dungeoneers instead which is a great example of loads of cardboard but for a reasonable price.

  • @Biodelic
    @Biodelic Год назад +1

    It is so weird. Not a single creator has received a complete, playable demo set. It's either parts or nothing at all, although promised.
    This makes me somewhat reluctant to trust Everything Epic. They have a reputation to mess up stuff and Lost Station was painful.
    I would love to get the new Lost Tomb, since my copy of the original had a massive mold problem.
    Btw, the tiles will interlock. It is shown on the campaign page.

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад +1

      Yep - the tile issue has already been discussed in other comments. :)

  • @tylerlamb4108
    @tylerlamb4108 2 месяца назад

    How do you think it compares to Shadows of Brimstone??

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  2 месяца назад +1

      Not really sure. Never really put together a comparison. Luckily for anyone who wants info, I’ve got very detailed videos on both games!

  • @kasparbaktat964
    @kasparbaktat964 Год назад +3

    I will have good look at the campaign. I am sure, I will like the game, but it seems like it is really expensive. And I am sorry to hear, you personally can't use the new addons. Seems like a strange decision to leave the old buyers behind...

    • @EverythingEpicGames
      @EverythingEpicGames Год назад +6

      It's about 60 pounds of game product for sure! Tons of game!!! We're not leaving old buyers behind, it's been 10 years and it's time to upgrade the full game and bring it into today! We have HUGE Graphic Design upgrades, artwork, player boards, and a whole lot more... its visually a whole new game with the same mechanics and a ton of new content... There aren't many games out there that 10 years later make upgrade packs for their games --- New Editions bring new game items, new expansions and more :D We wouldn't be here without the original backers!

    • @oldwarrior2402
      @oldwarrior2402 Год назад +1

      60 pounds! Wow!

  • @battlepopebeers9492
    @battlepopebeers9492 Год назад +3

    Hey there, first of all thx for the video. you gave your opinion based on the old version of the game and the intel spreaded around of the new version, is ok thx again.
    Now on the other hand.... i dont want to be rude but.... nope forget that i have the intention to be rude.
    Other channels like fobg and boardgameco got the game (i supose a prototype) and being payed to make a preview or review, sam healey made a gameplay and,well....boring as hell, this is we have to do...here comes a bad guy...throw the dice...you defeated it..... ah come on put a little spirit on it! they could have being playing monopoly! (no offense to monopoly players).
    The point is, if your being payed to show the game, make some effort and try to make it an interesting experience.
    You dear dungeon diver showed us how much you love the game and made us dream how great could be to play it, and i really apreciate that, thank you.
    Everythingepicgames.... you choosed to pay to people that dont see to really care for the game ( how whats that? made from gamers to gamers, yeah sure) instead offer a copy to someone who really loves the game and your work......
    No good, no great.......just my opinion of course.

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад +1

      Yeah - I was supposed to get a preview copy, but did not.

  • @Boardgamegyrl
    @Boardgamegyrl Год назад +2

    I only have the base game. Too bad they didn’t at least make the expansions compatible :-(

    • @EverythingEpicGames
      @EverythingEpicGames Год назад +4

      Well, it's been 10 years and the entire Graphic design is different - I mean... you could play the expansions with completely different graphic design if you wanted... however, we've invested a lot into upgrading the game to make it as epic as possible :)

    • @Boardgamegyrl
      @Boardgamegyrl Год назад +1

      @@EverythingEpicGames oh I’m excited so don’t get me wrong!

  • @mikeybh72
    @mikeybh72 Год назад

    Not worth $400. I can't think of a single game with all cardboard for that cost this much.

    • @TheDungeonDive
      @TheDungeonDive  Год назад +6

      Plastic shouldn't make a game cost more. Plastic doesn't add anything to game play. Game play is all in the cardboard and paper, so I would want to pay more for that. More cards with loot, random encounters, art, more books of scenarios, more tiles, etc.
      But yes, it is expensive. But also, artists, writers, and designers need to get paid so they can continue to make great games.
      These kinds of games are, unfortunately, turning more into luxury items.

    • @aaronbredon2948
      @aaronbredon2948 Год назад +1

      Plastic is cheap once the molds are made.
      Proper playing card stock is expensive.