Thanks for the review! So glad you enjoyed it. Sorry you crashed on the Space Dragons Fighting Space Spiders planet… I like to think of The New Guidebook as the “toolbox” and Voyages In Infinite Space as the result of what it can do if you spend 1000+ hours and two straight years working with the tools. 😅
I bought this after watching your video as a Mother’s Day gift to myself and I love it! The book is beautiful! Funny little tidbits throughout. I’m having a problem with some of the mechanics but I’ll figure it out. Thanks for the review! 😊😊
Looks good. Reminds me of Duck Dodgers, Rocket Raccoon comics by Skottie Young, Valerian... Grimdark OSR is great and all, but boy do I miss simplicity and optimism sometimes. Probably why Star Trek: Lower Decks clicked with me so hard.
@@P0rthos not sure about final space or futurama but definitely something like lower decks! I can say the same for fantasy as well. In fact dare I say, we've had waaay too many morally ambigious/grimdark/'realistic' fiction already and with how the world is... Id love have back some optimism and whimsy.
@@rpgchronicler For fantasy, Disenchantment had a lot of promise, and still has its own charm and vibe. But it's definitely a guilty pleasure and not a great show, unfortunately, - too much meandering, too many plot holes, too little laugh-out-loud moments... I'd still recommend checking it out, but with expectations firmly in check.
I've bought all of those due to this channel! If you're looking for something more laid-back, like Stardew Valley, also try Iron Valley - having a lot of fun with that too - my Valley is wild and have had quite a few laugh-out-loud moments.
@@TheDungeonDive I'll have to watch your video again, as starting my first adventure I am completely at a loss as how to proceed - at my first hurdle (tribble-like creatures have taken over a cafeteria), so I gave up in disappointment.
Like you, I'm a bit out of my element with sci-fi themed games (of any kind) - it's just not a genre I'm all that familiar with other than popular media. That said, I've found over the last few years I am growing more interested, perhaps it's related to getting older and looking for some type of comfort in the distant future (that was once so far away)? Regardless, this was an interesting overview - not quite what I was expecting (in a good way). Thanks for sharing.
Yes, i was just thinking there really hasnt been any major entertainment series about Sci-Fi subjects on tv lately to expose people to that genre. Oh wait maybe the Expanse, and theres the varied starwars series. But its not like back in 60s,70s,80s and 90s there were loads of sci-fi shows, movies. Moreso back in late 50s and the 60s lots of different sci-fi and 60s n 70s were more tv shows and movies that have become classics. Books wise there were tons of Sci-Fi novels in 60s and 70s, it was kinda the hay-day of lots of well known authors that wrote about space/cosmic/futurism/Aliens subjects. I was a young kid in 70s so there was (on tv), Original StarTrek reruns, Dr. Who, shows that featured old 50s n 60s sci-fi movies all the time, Space 1999, Kinda early 80s saturday morning shows had Jason of Star Command and Thundarr the Barbarian, bunch of ones im forgetting. Into early 80s primetime tv there was New Buck Rogers, Org.Batlestar Galactica, short lived series of Space Rangers i think it was, Quark, some other i cant recall. I also was born the month of all the big Moon missions hoopla, and SkyLab was a bug thing and so i had a lot of USA space exploration rockets models and books on near earth orbit stuff and solar system books. I don't know why i was just fascinated by that stuff. I grew up also reading young teens old Sci-Fi books from the 50s and 60s that my Grandma had loads of story collections books.
@@d.aardent9382 Yeah, I enjoyed all the same, popular things and actually just finished watching all 6 seasons of The Expanse. As a kid (you have a few years on me) I watched Buck Rogers, but I was never really more than a casual fan of Star Trek or even Star Wars. I have barely any experience reading sci-fi novels and hardly any playing RPGs. I was definitely more into fantasy, not sci-fi but I'm learning to appreciate it more now.
How much of the game references Hitch Hikers Guide To the Galaxy? The towels, the 'Don't Panic' etc. But HHGTTG isn't explicitly mentioned? Is this a comedy or serious game.
Thank You so much for this video! I watch it because I did find this game. I bought the game and WOW, for fan of fantasy and scifi like I, game sucked me in right away. I was thinking that there is no money or credit system but that idea about used die was brilliant. I have newer heard it before, but sound perfect for this use with game. After few hours of playing, just love it. And this video explains so good everything about the game. Thanks a lot.
New shows like Cowboy Bebop and Pirates of Dark Water? How far back are we going... those two are older than most of your veiwerbase brother! Should we add Lost in Space to the list of new shows too?
@TheDungeonDive so just us Grognards huh... then I guess they are newer to us. Somehow, Pirates is still one of my favorite cartoons despite only being a few episodes.
@@TheDungeonDive I'm 53! You're never too old to game. I also have the benefit of having watched all those great sci-fi series growing up. My favourites were Space 1999 and Buck Rogers, then rekindled with Star Trek: TNG
That advice for solo gaming is gold: "Play to discover what happens."
Absolutely. And a less stressful way to play.
Not just for solo games. "This is not your story" should be put in bold letters at the start of every GM section ever.
@@carolinelabbott2451 Totally!
@@ЄвгенКорякін Agreed 1000%! GMs should state to the players, "This is your story I'm helping to facilitate," before game sessions.
Thank you for your videos. I really hope this channel continues to grow!!
Your presentations and reviews are always structured nicely and articulated extremely well. I appreciate you and your work!
I appreciate that!
This is absolutely one of the most overlooked masterpieces
Thanks for the review! So glad you enjoyed it. Sorry you crashed on the Space Dragons Fighting Space Spiders planet…
I like to think of The New Guidebook as the “toolbox” and Voyages In Infinite Space as the result of what it can do if you spend 1000+ hours and two straight years working with the tools. 😅
It's a great gift to us all - scratches so many itches. Thank you so much!
I like that you come up with the most interesting games to show.
Love Space Aces! Thanks for the extensive look Daniel.
Ooh. I've been waiting for this!
I bought this after watching your video as a Mother’s Day gift to myself and I love it! The book is beautiful! Funny little tidbits throughout. I’m having a problem with some of the mechanics but I’ll figure it out. Thanks for the review! 😊😊
Oh that’s great! It’s such a fun game. The designer has a discord channel for discussion.
Imagine mixing this with 5 parsecs from home, it would be the ultimate space game!! 😊
Palpatine: "Do it!"
Thanks for the great overview!
References to Hitchhikers guide are everywhere :D
This was a great video to watch and listen to bro! Great content.
This looks so good, thanks for showing this off!
Great review. Was looking at the newest 2022 traveller edition, but might also pick this up too. Looks like it runs pretty smoothly.
Looks good. Reminds me of Duck Dodgers, Rocket Raccoon comics by Skottie Young, Valerian... Grimdark OSR is great and all, but boy do I miss simplicity and optimism sometimes. Probably why Star Trek: Lower Decks clicked with me so hard.
The world needs more light hearted sci-fi like Lower Decks and Final Space and Futurama.
@@P0rthos not sure about final space or futurama but definitely something like lower decks!
I can say the same for fantasy as well. In fact dare I say, we've had waaay too many morally ambigious/grimdark/'realistic' fiction already and with how the world is... Id love have back some optimism and whimsy.
@@rpgchronicler For fantasy, Disenchantment had a lot of promise, and still has its own charm and vibe. But it's definitely a guilty pleasure and not a great show, unfortunately, - too much meandering, too many plot holes, too little laugh-out-loud moments... I'd still recommend checking it out, but with expectations firmly in check.
I’ve always been curious about trying to do solo RPGs. So today I bought Space Aces, Mork Borg, and Pirate Borg. I blame you haha
Hope you have fun!
I've bought all of those due to this channel! If you're looking for something more laid-back, like Stardew Valley, also try Iron Valley - having a lot of fun with that too - my Valley is wild and have had quite a few laugh-out-loud moments.
Lovely Angels mentioned! Bracing for massive collateral damage.
Purchased the hardcover and Galaxy in a Box from Etsy after this review.
Wonderful production.
Hope you enjoy it! It's great.
@@TheDungeonDive Does the hard copy not come with the PDF included?
I'm not sure. I don't have a PDF of it, so maybe not? I like having the hardback book.
You've just cost me money! :D I had to buy it after watching this. Great video, as always. Thank you.
Hope you enjoy it! It’s great.
@@TheDungeonDive I'll have to watch your video again, as starting my first adventure I am completely at a loss as how to proceed - at my first hurdle (tribble-like creatures have taken over a cafeteria), so I gave up in disappointment.
My husband introduced me to Battle of the Planets. 😁 I never got to see it as a kid.
The other one he introduced me to was Star 🌟 Fleet. 😁👍
I introduced him to Babylon 5. 😊
Sold !
This is an excellent game.
I like the effect dice. I'm thinking it can be added to other systems too.
For sure.
Like you, I'm a bit out of my element with sci-fi themed games (of any kind) - it's just not a genre I'm all that familiar with other than popular media. That said, I've found over the last few years I am growing more interested, perhaps it's related to getting older and looking for some type of comfort in the distant future (that was once so far away)? Regardless, this was an interesting overview - not quite what I was expecting (in a good way). Thanks for sharing.
Yes, i was just thinking there really hasnt been any major entertainment series about Sci-Fi subjects on tv lately to expose people to that genre.
Oh wait maybe the Expanse, and theres the varied starwars series.
But its not like back in 60s,70s,80s and 90s there were loads of sci-fi shows, movies.
Moreso back in late 50s and the 60s lots of different sci-fi and 60s n 70s were more tv shows and movies that have become classics.
Books wise there were tons of Sci-Fi novels in 60s and 70s, it was kinda the hay-day of lots of well known authors that wrote about space/cosmic/futurism/Aliens subjects.
I was a young kid in 70s so there was (on tv), Original StarTrek reruns, Dr. Who, shows that featured old 50s n 60s sci-fi movies all the time, Space 1999,
Kinda early 80s saturday morning shows had Jason of Star Command and Thundarr the Barbarian, bunch of ones im forgetting.
Into early 80s primetime tv there was New Buck Rogers, Org.Batlestar Galactica, short lived series of Space Rangers i think it was,
Quark, some other i cant recall.
I also was born the month of all the big Moon missions hoopla, and SkyLab was a bug thing and so i had a lot of USA space exploration rockets models and books on near earth orbit stuff and solar system books.
I don't know why i was just fascinated by that stuff. I grew up also reading young teens old Sci-Fi books from the 50s and 60s that my Grandma had loads of story collections books.
@@d.aardent9382 Yeah, I enjoyed all the same, popular things and actually just finished watching all 6 seasons of The Expanse. As a kid (you have a few years on me) I watched Buck Rogers, but I was never really more than a casual fan of Star Trek or even Star Wars. I have barely any experience reading sci-fi novels and hardly any playing RPGs. I was definitely more into fantasy, not sci-fi but I'm learning to appreciate it more now.
I'm jealous....
I wish you were reviewing my solo space RPG....that is still in the making....😶
Oh well,....maybe someday....😌
Some day!
@@TheDungeonDive 😅😁😉
How much of the game references Hitch Hikers Guide To the Galaxy? The towels, the 'Don't Panic' etc. But HHGTTG isn't explicitly mentioned? Is this a comedy or serious game.
It references a lot of things. It’s more light hearted. In my review of the original I compared it to 80s anime.
@@TheDungeonDive Thankyou for the response
Thank You so much for this video! I watch it because I did find this game. I bought the game and WOW, for fan of fantasy and scifi like I, game sucked me in right away. I was thinking that there is no money or credit system but that idea about used die was brilliant. I have newer heard it before, but sound perfect for this use with game. After few hours of playing, just love it. And this video explains so good everything about the game. Thanks a lot.
Right on! It’s a great game.
How much did you pay for this book? It's going for 100 plus online
It’s $55 in the Etsy link I provided.
I bought the PDF for just under £12 - the book does look lovely though.
Is this available?
Yep. And I mention how and where to get it in the video, and provided links.
@@TheDungeonDive Sorry about that. I skimmed fast. Looks cool, thanks!
was the original one also a solo rpg?
Both can be played solo or with others. I’ve only ever played solo.
New shows like Cowboy Bebop and Pirates of Dark Water? How far back are we going... those two are older than most of your veiwerbase brother! Should we add Lost in Space to the list of new shows too?
Hahah. Newer in relation to 80s anime. Lol. Also, my viewership is 45-50, at least according to RUclips. ;).
@TheDungeonDive so just us Grognards huh... then I guess they are newer to us. Somehow, Pirates is still one of my favorite cartoons despite only being a few episodes.
@@TheDungeonDive I'm 53! You're never too old to game. I also have the benefit of having watched all those great sci-fi series growing up. My favourites were Space 1999 and Buck Rogers, then rekindled with Star Trek: TNG