David Short
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David Short
@dshortdesign.bsky.social
Designer of board games, architecture, ux, graphics, and anything else I can place my fingerprint on...

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Wanted to like it, but I'm coming to the realization that Nestore's designs don't appeal to me. It is so opaque. Extremely difficult to wade through the murky lake of mechanisms to find out how to play well. One of my friends, a strong player, had zero points going into the final stage. Not for me.
May 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
No problem. Just to be clear, I still think it’s a good game. Hope you like it.
February 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Solid game. We all enjoyed it. However, after 2 plays, I found that I liked a few similar games better, so I’m unsure when this would hit the table.
February 27, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Ha! Thanks 😊
January 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Haha thanks for the laugh, Andy.
January 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I have. I had high hopes. They made some things better (cute puzzle pieces!) and other things worse (so much negative interaction 😢). Overall, I was disappointed. I’m keeping my Majesty.
November 1, 2024 at 4:43 PM
It’s solid. It’s pretty impressive how much worker placement tension they devise with just one worker each and only 5 placement spots. Recommended!
October 11, 2024 at 4:01 PM
I really enjoy Concordia. I’m actually trying to find a copy of Venus. However, this play wasn’t great, so that’s why it didn’t make my highlights list.
October 11, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Yea, it’s a very popular genre currently and I recognize I’m in the minority.
September 3, 2024 at 5:57 AM
I’m glad you liked Windmill Valley. My disappointment is likely a combination of A) my high expectations, and B) I have a low tolerance for long/involved tactical games.

Barrage is my favorite game! BGA is definitely not the place to learn a deep game like that. Say the word and we can play.
September 2, 2024 at 9:04 PM
You say that as if you haven’t played it yet?! Please tell me your friends haven’t let you down by not showing you this gem?
August 9, 2024 at 5:54 AM