Yesterday was the first day I didn't read a rulebook in 2022. It felt good, I was exhausted, and I'm thankful people just wanted to teach me their games and just talk. I went through this several times in my content creation time. Take you time brother. You deserve TIME.
Sometimes I find that “the next thing” I need to do should be to do nothing. There is a sense of tranquility that can come from allowing yourself time to unwind and just be for a while. You are the first regular board games reviewer I started watching regularly and I have always been a bit in awe of your work ethic. But don’t forget to allow yourself the time to unwind as well. Relaxation and down time are important parts of upkeep. Loved the video and hope this finds you in a better place than when you made it!
According to the amount of information/videos you provide us, I was wondering if there were two Alex's. Many thanks for all the efforts ! Much appreciated. The most important thing, could be playing games, but mental health is more precious to me.
Interestingly enough, I find your videos to be therapeutic myself. Whenever I’m stressed, I like putting your videos on in the background, while working on things. So thank you!
Take a vacation Alex. Everyone deserves it. Thank you for putting out so many videos consistently throughout the years. Noone should be mad at you trying to rest.
Alex, thanks for your transparency here. You’ve been such a great help to so many in this community. As several have already said below, please feel the freedom to take whatever time you need to ensure your health (mental and emotional!). You make such a positive impact in this space, not just with your wisdom and insight, but also with your passion and love of board games as a whole. So what’s best for you is ultimately what’s best for all of us to! Take care of yourself man =)
You are such a nerd and I mean that in the best way! 🤩 You sit down to talk about real stuff and just like that you are rambling about 10min about Spiderman! Love it! 🤗 Everybody deserves a breather now and then, especially when you need it. So take some time off and recharge you batteries with fun stuff. The world will be there afterwards.
Thanks David :-) with the amount of games I play, technically I'm always taking a break. The balance is trying to fit it all in with everything else going on, and that's when sometimes it can just hit me.
"When you feel like everyone hates you, sleep. When you feel like you hate everyone, eat. When you feel like you hate yourself, shower." Feel better, man. Keep on keepin' on.
Fun tidbit I learned from the NPR Planet Money Podcast regarding why there was such a quick turnaround from the Tobey Spider-Man to the Andrew films. In short, Sony must produce and release a Spider-Man film every 5.9 years or the film rights to Spider-Man revert back to Marvel.
Maybe it's PVLD (Post-Vacation Lethargy Disorder)? I just made that up. I enjoy your ramblings and style, while I'm doing stuff they're great to listen to. Keep up the great work, but don't stress over it!
There is always a time to rest and maybe do a bit of recollection, clean up of stuff you always wanted to clear from your todo list, be it a video or simply paint those miniatures, sleeves those games etc. Its like my boardgame fill in.
Hoping today is going better than yesterday! I recently found your channel and you've become a very helpful voice when it comes to navigating everything this wonderful hobby comprises. Thank you for all that you do!
Love the content and I am not sure how you or any content creator can continually put out the amount of content that you do without completely burning out. Take some time off and recharge. From time to time my tastes change and I get burned out on the thing I focus on and move on to something else to just to come back later. Good luck.
Also, about video games - Horizon: Forbidden West is releasing in a few days. I don't play video games much now days, although I have a PS5. But, Horizon is an exception in which I'll probably play the game and play all of it.
We in our group stopped hunting for the next Highlight and we try to RE-play games we already have…. Honestly at least until Essen 2022 😬 But it is a start
Thanks for the honest video Alex. I really enjoy your content and I am sure it helps you to keep busy and have things to do that you enjoy. We all need to slow down at times though and take the space we need. I hope you find some guilt-free time for that too.
Honestly I don't know how you keep the pace up! Endurance content creator, it's a thing, it's you. Nowhere near on YOUR level, but I do play a fair bit of games, and read so many rulebooks, more rulebooks than games truthfully. What has kept me going is the craft part of the hobby, I would def get bored with games, playing games, and the common ground they share ( except Magic Realm .. there's one that is on its own but I digress). The craft part .. Painting, hunting down Stone dice upgrades - yup thats a thing ... all the extra stuff has filled the gap and kept me in the hobby. Ofc the ppl too. Hope your well buddy!
Whoa, Alex... I've seen a lot of your content but I never realized just how much you put out there! I'm currently looking at all of your uploads and it looks like you typically upload *two videos a day* somehow?! How is that even possible?! Get some rest, take a break... we'll all be here when you get back. You've got to take care of yourself!
Don't burn yourself by overdoing it! Pace yourself and so you can always love what you do! We'll still watch your videos even if you skip for a week or two ;)
You can get through it! Here are some other ideas that might help you get past a bit of a dip. Board game design brainstorming, mini painting, 3d printing, and print and play or insert crafting. Maybe another direction - get a D&D or other tabletop RPG game a shot. There are actually groups you can join via discord with a paid DM.
We all really really appreciate the hard work and energy you put into your videos. Also, I appreciate your willingness to be vulnerable and just say what you're feeling. I think the world sees this as being so darn easy that they don't actually understand the behind-the-scenes work it takes. It's a lot, but I continue to love your content. Stay great ~Hype
You and Jesse are of the best channels (to me), as your channels show your humanity and that we're not robots. I enjoy seeing a slice of how other "board gamers" think & live their lives. Much appreciated, take a break. I'm assuming most who watch like myself, are taking our breaks watching you not take yours. +1 for video on must have books!!
Favorite board game content creator, but I do feel that you should rest a little bit more. But hey, if you feel that making another video like this one helps, I'm all for it too. But please don't burn yourself :)
Just wondering if you had any thoughts around what is currently happening with the After the Empire Deluxe shipping. Might be an interesting topic for you to cover and would be interesting to hear your opinion on how Grey Fox Games is handling their recent shipping updates.
@@BoardGameCo I agree that the promo idea to cover part of shipping is not a awful idea. It just seems like at this point with how delayed they are, the last update of needing $3k more before they will start shipping seems a bit odd to me. As a backer, it doesn't feel great being told that they are holding the shipping of their games until they seemingly get every last penny to cover it. I can somewhat understand it from a business point of view but I don't think it is doing great things for potential future buyers if they see how the company is dealing with the shipping currently.
Stats are stats, good luck with with that, this made me laught so loud ;). Love the rambling, happy to be your therapist, but take care of yourself. Sometimes it's ok to just do nothing. Can't take over the world tired ;)
Taking a break is good, you deserve a time out. I'm taking a break from the big box full of Massive Darkness 2 in the corner of the dining room. Opened the base box and KS box plus the campaign box and was really dissapointed with the storage. Just a lot of minis in a box with nothing but an after thought for some card storage. After Unsettled and Uprising my expectations have been raised and MD2 was a real let down. Having to store the 100's of tokens in baggies seems a real step backwards. I can see how much of a pain this will be getting it to a table and so have just left it in the box in the corner. My first big CMON back so asking is this it, are they really just about the minis and no thought to set up / tear down etc..?
I similarly often have an endless supply of energy that keeps pushing me forward onto the next thing, whether it's a new game, book, movie, household chore, etc... and every now and then you just get tired. I made a long Facebook post years ago that was, in spirit, similar to what you're doing here, and as soon as I finished writing it I felt such a weight come off. Hope this video was helpful for you in the same way.
If you wuld start a serie on the note of "this week rambling" i will wach it 100%! Oh and if you need rest plz do. I herd a person smarter then me saing that planning to have a longer weekend once every so often and relax a bit just help with productivity. Take care and keep rumbling!
Appreciate you worlds more than you know sir. 🙏 Thank you for all of your efforts on this channel. I feel the mental drag a lot myself today so I felt it in my soul when you started into this one. 😅 I blame the Midwest weather. lol. Take care of yourself and keep up the amazing work. 😊
You should always feel like you can take a break (we will still be here) 🙂 Take care of yourself. I wondered if the one new game a day might be too much (it sounds very ambitious to me). I have been playing some Disco Elysium (Final Cut) lately on XBox (it is a video game, fully voiced so you don't need to read) and it is amazing. Totally different (no combat). It is a detective story RPG where you play a drunk/drugged up Cop that just woke up from a 3-day bender and has Amnesia (very funny, but also very engaging).
Thanks Alex! Love the reference to the developer duck. Bonus tip: while working remotely you don't sound as insane when discussing your coding problems with the duck on your desk as you do when in the office!
I'm not surprised you're tired. You release so much content and you have a large family. Loved this video, you should do more. As much as I enjoy boardgames I don't need to hear about them every day. Take care.
Take care and give yourself some free time (although I do like to hear you talking). Lol on some coincodences: saw your FB post concerning dying light, watched 3m Boardgames video on Machina Arcana and am omw playing Zombicide. For light TV shows I recommend either Community or Superstore :-)
Gaming and board games should stay fun. When you need a break,take one. This is one of the big board game channels on youtube. But why pressure. Most of us are here to stay. :D Just have fun.
I might've missed the mention of this but if not, y'all should watch Into the Spider-verse as well! It's animated rather than live action, but in my opinion it is easily the best Spider-Man film to date. The dynamic between the older, burnt-out Peter B. Parker and the young Miles Morales, as well as all the other Spider-People, is great and a really fresh take on the character (at least as far as films are concerned).
It's ok to be tired Alex. It's ok to slow down a little. You've earned the right. You really have. Thank you for what you've done for us all. But look after yourself too, eh!
Well, my Spidey senses are tingling when you pronounce world correctly. (9:48). 😉Sounds like you need a non-family, non-gaming day/night out. Bowling, hiking, sitting at the book store reading whatever you find and drinking coffee… whatever. Even family vacations can be full of logistic or parenting obligations, despite the fun. Nothing wrong with needing a vacation following a vacation. 😉
Ceci n'est pas une video :)) Take care of yourself Alex! I can relate to finding video games difficult to enjoy... it all feels like work >_> I've been getting into more graphic novels/comics instead recently!
Learning that game from that ruleset I sent you would be relaxing ;) but don't push yourself - too much of a good thing can be too much (Even if it's good like board games).
Thanks for sharing and for being candid. There's probably a saying somewhere about - it's a marathon, not a sprint. Good to take a break now and again. You deserve it.
I got into the hobby less than a year ago and have a nice collection and it mainly comprised of games Alex recommended or talked about. Adding games recently like Mind Mgmt, Cockroach Poker, Paris, and the Matagot trilogy. Anyways thanks Alex. I really liked Jack Reacher and 1883 on paramount plus.
I appreciate your honesty in this video. As to your opinions of Spiderman, I have only ever seen the Toby McGuire ones. Looks like I need to get a hold of the other ones.
Has someone who struggles with chronic fatigue syndrome (going on 5 years now), I am absolutely envious of even your energy level in this video. Something I have learned is to not be afraid to take breaks and sometimes all you need is to change up your routine a little bit to get you through a rough patch. Don't forget to be kind to yourself, as it's easy to overlook that when pursuing other goals. I enjoy your content, and hope you're feeling better by the time this video had aired.
I don't usually comment (bad lurker), but I wanted to say that I love your videos. Having experienced a burn out, if you feel like you need a break, take a break.
You are so funny! We all have our off days. Hey, since this is just a rambling video, I wanted to ask something that's been on my mind lately. How similar in feel is Black Plague to Massive Darkness? I prefer modern zombies, so I've not played Back Plague. But I have played Massive Darkness, and it just seems that Black Plague would feel fairly similar. Am I mistaken? Thanks for letting me treat this video like open mic night! 🙂
I loved the first 2 Spiderman movies when they came out, but I haven't watched them since. Maybe it's time to go back and re-watch them to see if the Peter-MJ relationship is as toxic as Alex says, as I don't remember it as such. Take it easy, Alex. I've always enjoyed your videos, even one as rambling as this.
I think there's often a paradigm in which we are supposed to vote for a certain couple, even if that means they're both horrible people to the other people in their lives, because those other people aren't the heroes.
Everyone will tell you that you want your passion to become your work. But the ugly truth is that when you start to view your passion as a work, then well, you need a new passion at this point
Books worth owning, I used to horde books like a dragon with gold, however even as a librarian now I only get books if like you said I know I will reread or they have some sort of emotional bond beyond the story itself. Take some time read and re energize !
Before burning out, try taking a breather and focusing on what works and you love at the same time. Add items when you feel ready, not just to push yourself, you might push too far. Take care 👍
Very nice video Alex, but take care with Bully Maguire, he puts dirt in the eyes. Now without joking, it is good to know more about you and it's totally normal to feel that way, we only can be some time in "overload" mode before feeling burned.
I forgave a lot in the first Spiderman movies because I was such a comic book fan and I just wanted stuff from comic books on the screen at the time. Going back though, I can't stand watching them because yeah the characters relationship is sooooo toxic... No Way Home was sooooo satisfying to see though so I can't wait to hear your thoughts.
12:03 I 100% agree with every single thing you said about the Tobey McGuire Spidermans. Side note - I play fantasy baseball and one of the podcasts I listen to refers to any average, replaceable pitcher as a "Tobey".
I work in a creative field, and right now there's an epidemic of burnout happening across the board. Partly due to the pandemic, people being "trapped" in close proximity to their work and succumbing to the tendency to do too much, etc. But I think there's also a general sense from a cultural perspective that time that isn't spent "productively" is wasted. Hopefully this paradigm is changing. Either way, lots of empathy on my part, I know how hard the struggle is, especially when your hobby is inextricably tied to your work. Ultimately, you have to know when you stop and recharge. It's unfortunate that burnout isn't something that necessarily goes away with time; sometimes you literally do "burn" the part of yourself that enjoyed something. If that scares you, you have to be able to sense when you're getting close to that point and stop. All that to say, much appreciation for the work you do, and I for one certainly won't hold it against you if you do decide to skip posting videos when you're not feeling it.
Burnout is really tough - I’ve been living i that space for most of the pandemic. I feel for you. You know the old adage in construction - you want it done fast, you want it done well, and you want it done cheap. But t most, you can get two of the three. You do both quality (well) and quantity (fast), and you’ve been ignoring the mental health part - that’s the cost part. Take a break, you deserve it! This is part of why I have never done either a food or gaming vlog - my wife has been telling me to do both for years. I never want my hobbies/passions to become another job.
@@BoardGameCo I’m sure it was. Emotional intelligence, and knowing when to stop and take a break is very important. My wife keeps telling me she wishes I had some EI. (I overcommit ALL the time; I just spent the morning making hi end couverture chocolate coins for my students to give as gifts on an academic trip. It’s for another class, so I’m not even going on the trip. Three hours for 18 coins!). I hope knowing I have a problem is one step towards a fix.
The Raimi trilogy is the best portrayal of Spider-Man to this day for me. MCU is still my least favorite because of the whole Tony Stark bs, treating Peter as a moron giving the watch to Beck in FFH who he hasn’t known for a long time, Peter desperate to be an Avenger, believing that the suit is what makes him Spider-Man, lack of consequences in certain parts like ditching Liz at the dance and she doesn’t get mad at him, skipping detention and not getting in trouble, not present during the spelling bee where they should’ve lost, and Peter kicked off the team etc. NWH was the best of the MCU trilogy but even there are problems I still have but by the end it gave me hope for a better Spider-Man in future installments
Hope you're feeling better, Alex! After liking SM1, I was so thoroughly disappointed in SM2 (why do people think it's one of the best comic book movies ever?!) that I never even bothered with SM3 or the ASMs. From what I'd heard, I wasn't missing much. Well this year in anticipation of No Way Home I decided to give them a shot. None of them was as bad as I was expecting, but I don't think I'll ever watch any of them again. I also just saw Venom 2, and I don't get the love for that series, either. I have my critiques of MCU's Spider-Man films, but at least I'm entertained by them.
Oof hard disagree on Spiderman 2, which is still the best one. Also did not care for Amazing Spiderman movies at all. The new ones are fun though. Definitely make sure to take care of yourself - breaks are needed!
@@BoardGameCo - LOST finally was disappointing, he started but didn't finish Alcatraz, Alias is crap, Armaggedon, and M.I. 3 and not good movies. I enjoyed the Star Trek movies, although Star Trek fans say that they are horrible; he left Cloverfield unfinished... well, J.J. Abrams is synonymous with "Starting everything but finishing nothing." I'm trying hard to remember things that I liked that he's done.
You provide amazing content frequently while working another job. You have earned breaks and time to recharge however you find works best for you. Also I agree the first Spider-Man trilogy definitely glorified a toxic relationship.
You need to take care of you. We like regular content, but we don’t have to have it. Your presence in this space is needed and appreciated. That said, you don’t work for us. Work for you and love your work. We’ll still be here when you return eager to hear more of your perspectives and insights and having fun along the way.
Yesterday was the first day I didn't read a rulebook in 2022. It felt good, I was exhausted, and I'm thankful people just wanted to teach me their games and just talk.
I went through this several times in my content creation time. Take you time brother. You deserve TIME.
Breaks are essential, this vide was such a great recharge for me. And then I played Cartographers and read another rulebook :)
Sometimes I find that “the next thing” I need to do should be to do nothing. There is a sense of tranquility that can come from allowing yourself time to unwind and just be for a while. You are the first regular board games reviewer I started watching regularly and I have always been a bit in awe of your work ethic. But don’t forget to allow yourself the time to unwind as well. Relaxation and down time are important parts of upkeep. Loved the video and hope this finds you in a better place than when you made it!
According to the amount of information/videos you provide us, I was wondering if there were two Alex's. Many thanks for all the efforts ! Much appreciated. The most important thing, could be playing games, but mental health is more precious to me.
Thanks Danny :)
Interestingly enough, I find your videos to be therapeutic myself. Whenever I’m stressed, I like putting your videos on in the background, while working on things. So thank you!
Love your content and really appreciate all the hard work you put in Alex!
Alex, you definitely have my support for doing less content! Take care of yourself.
This video is a mood ❤Thinking of you friend and hoping this was the cathartic randomness you needed. Take care of yourself.
Thanks :-) And yes, this video is perfect. It was just an off day. I'm already back in the swing and enjoying things.
Well hello there :)
Take a breather Alex. You deserve it.
Sad to hear you couldn't get into Dying Light 2. I'm *dying* to try it. Loved the first.
Take a vacation Alex. Everyone deserves it. Thank you for putting out so many videos consistently throughout the years. Noone should be mad at you trying to rest.
Thanks :) and no one is....this was just a fun break for me.
Alex, thanks for your transparency here. You’ve been such a great help to so many in this community. As several have already said below, please feel the freedom to take whatever time you need to ensure your health (mental and emotional!). You make such a positive impact in this space, not just with your wisdom and insight, but also with your passion and love of board games as a whole. So what’s best for you is ultimately what’s best for all of us to! Take care of yourself man =)
You are such a nerd and I mean that in the best way! 🤩 You sit down to talk about real stuff and just like that you are rambling about 10min about Spiderman! Love it! 🤗
Everybody deserves a breather now and then, especially when you need it. So take some time off and recharge you batteries with fun stuff. The world will be there afterwards.
Thanks David :-) with the amount of games I play, technically I'm always taking a break. The balance is trying to fit it all in with everything else going on, and that's when sometimes it can just hit me.
Lots of love Alex. Big hugs.
Thanks :)
Glad talking through it helped. Take a break and come back refreshed.
"When you feel like everyone hates you, sleep. When you feel like you hate everyone, eat. When you feel like you hate yourself, shower."
Feel better, man. Keep on keepin' on.
OMG...who's quote is that? That's fabulous!
Cool video, I mean it, we all have days like this and speaking whatever we have in our minds help.
Thanks :)
Breaks, even with something you love, are important!
Yep :)
Nice intermezzo!... Chillax Alex... we do not demand such high quantity of videos.... but we love you do.
Thanks Sebastian :) Appreciate it.
Love your content and appreciate the hard work you put into your Chanel. Take all the time you need will be right here waiting for you.
Fun tidbit I learned from the NPR Planet Money Podcast regarding why there was such a quick turnaround from the Tobey Spider-Man to the Andrew films. In short, Sony must produce and release a Spider-Man film every 5.9 years or the film rights to Spider-Man revert back to Marvel.
Yep :-) I knew the concept, although for some reason I thought it was every 10 years. Didn't realize it was that short a time frame
Thanks for all you do Alex! I look forward to your vids every week.
Appreciate it :)
Maybe it's PVLD (Post-Vacation Lethargy Disorder)? I just made that up.
I enjoy your ramblings and style, while I'm doing stuff they're great to listen to.
Keep up the great work, but don't stress over it!
While the name is made up, that definitely has to be a real thing.
@@BoardGameCo very possibly! Coming back to work after the Christmas holiday I got a real case of CBFs for the first few weeks!
There is always a time to rest and maybe do a bit of recollection, clean up of stuff you always wanted to clear from your todo list, be it a video or simply paint those miniatures, sleeves those games etc. Its like my boardgame fill in.
Yep :)
Hoping today is going better than yesterday! I recently found your channel and you've become a very helpful voice when it comes to navigating everything this wonderful hobby comprises. Thank you for all that you do!
Like you, I loved the Reacher tv show!
Reacher is so much fun to watch :)
Love the content and I am not sure how you or any content creator can continually put out the amount of content that you do without completely burning out. Take some time off and recharge. From time to time my tastes change and I get burned out on the thing I focus on and move on to something else to just to come back later. Good luck.
Happy to be your duck, sir. You do good work, take care of yourself
Also, about video games - Horizon: Forbidden West is releasing in a few days. I don't play video games much now days, although I have a PS5. But, Horizon is an exception in which I'll probably play the game and play all of it.
Oh man, don't remind me....I want to get it, but I don't have the time :)
Perhaps Play lost ark. Ist free and really Fun.
Love your videos, and I like that you feel your work is cathartic. We are here to listen whenever you want to talk.
You are awesome. We love you
Thanks :)
We in our group stopped hunting for the next Highlight and we try to RE-play games we already have…. Honestly at least until Essen 2022 😬
But it is a start
With the amount of content you produce I am only surprised you have not felt more like this before. Fair play, you deserve a wind down. Take care.
Thanks for the honest video Alex. I really enjoy your content and I am sure it helps you to keep busy and have things to do that you enjoy. We all need to slow down at times though and take the space we need. I hope you find some guilt-free time for that too.
Honestly I don't know how you keep the pace up! Endurance content creator, it's a thing, it's you.
Nowhere near on YOUR level, but I do play a fair bit of games, and read so many rulebooks, more rulebooks than games truthfully. What has kept me going is the craft part of the hobby, I would def get bored with games, playing games, and the common ground they share ( except Magic Realm .. there's one that is on its own but I digress). The craft part .. Painting, hunting down Stone dice upgrades - yup thats a thing ... all the extra stuff has filled the gap and kept me in the hobby. Ofc the ppl too. Hope your well buddy!
Thanks :) and yes, having variety in your hobby is great for sure.
Excited to see what you think of the game Dying Light... that said I am a bit addicted to a new free MMO right now called Lost Ark.
About an hour in....so far I need more fighting. I just have a baseball bat.
Whoa, Alex... I've seen a lot of your content but I never realized just how much you put out there! I'm currently looking at all of your uploads and it looks like you typically upload *two videos a day* somehow?! How is that even possible?! Get some rest, take a break... we'll all be here when you get back. You've got to take care of yourself!
Don't burn yourself by overdoing it! Pace yourself and so you can always love what you do! We'll still watch your videos even if you skip for a week or two ;)
Buddy, you’re always here for us so I’m happy to be there for you once a thousand years.
Thanks Deniz :)
You can get through it! Here are some other ideas that might help you get past a bit of a dip. Board game design brainstorming, mini painting, 3d printing, and print and play or insert crafting. Maybe another direction - get a D&D or other tabletop RPG game a shot. There are actually groups you can join via discord with a paid DM.
We all really really appreciate the hard work and energy you put into your videos. Also, I appreciate your willingness to be vulnerable and just say what you're feeling. I think the world sees this as being so darn easy that they don't actually understand the behind-the-scenes work it takes. It's a lot, but I continue to love your content. Stay great ~Hype
You and Jesse are of the best channels (to me), as your channels show your humanity and that we're not robots. I enjoy seeing a slice of how other "board gamers" think & live their lives. Much appreciated, take a break. I'm assuming most who watch like myself, are taking our breaks watching you not take yours.
+1 for video on must have books!!
Favorite board game content creator, but I do feel that you should rest a little bit more. But hey, if you feel that making another video like this one helps, I'm all for it too. But please don't burn yourself :)
Thank you Kevin :) and this is my rest for sure. But honestly it's all great, from this to another game, it's fun :)
Just wondering if you had any thoughts around what is currently happening with the After the Empire Deluxe shipping. Might be an interesting topic for you to cover and would be interesting to hear your opinion on how Grey Fox Games is handling their recent shipping updates.
The whole promo thing? Not the best but hardly the worst either
@@BoardGameCo I agree that the promo idea to cover part of shipping is not a awful idea. It just seems like at this point with how delayed they are, the last update of needing $3k more before they will start shipping seems a bit odd to me. As a backer, it doesn't feel great being told that they are holding the shipping of their games until they seemingly get every last penny to cover it. I can somewhat understand it from a business point of view but I don't think it is doing great things for potential future buyers if they see how the company is dealing with the shipping currently.
This is also therapeutic for me as well.
Hey Kal :)
Stats are stats, good luck with with that, this made me laught so loud ;). Love the rambling, happy to be your therapist, but take care of yourself. Sometimes it's ok to just do nothing. Can't take over the world tired ;)
Lol thanks :) And this is my nothing :) It was very relaxing for me.
You do SO SO SO much. I don't know how you've lasted as long as you have. Take a breather if you need :) We'll be around.
Thanks zmollon :)
Do something different and comeback when your ready. That being said I do enjoy your content as part of my daily routine so don't take too long! ;)
Taking a break is good, you deserve a time out. I'm taking a break from the big box full of Massive Darkness 2 in the corner of the dining room. Opened the base box and KS box plus the campaign box and was really dissapointed with the storage. Just a lot of minis in a box with nothing but an after thought for some card storage. After Unsettled and Uprising my expectations have been raised and MD2 was a real let down. Having to store the 100's of tokens in baggies seems a real step backwards. I can see how much of a pain this will be getting it to a table and so have just left it in the box in the corner. My first big CMON back so asking is this it, are they really just about the minis and no thought to set up / tear down etc..?
Oh man, so jealous. And not entirely sure what your question is, but usually you have to bag things.
I similarly often have an endless supply of energy that keeps pushing me forward onto the next thing, whether it's a new game, book, movie, household chore, etc... and every now and then you just get tired. I made a long Facebook post years ago that was, in spirit, similar to what you're doing here, and as soon as I finished writing it I felt such a weight come off. Hope this video was helpful for you in the same way.
If you wuld start a serie on the note of "this week rambling" i will wach it 100%! Oh and if you need rest plz do. I herd a person smarter then me saing that planning to have a longer weekend once every so often and relax a bit just help with productivity.
Take care and keep rumbling!
Appreciate you worlds more than you know sir. 🙏 Thank you for all of your efforts on this channel. I feel the mental drag a lot myself today so I felt it in my soul when you started into this one. 😅 I blame the Midwest weather. lol.
Take care of yourself and keep up the amazing work. 😊
You should always feel like you can take a break (we will still be here) 🙂
Take care of yourself.
I wondered if the one new game a day might be too much (it sounds very ambitious to me).
I have been playing some Disco Elysium (Final Cut) lately on XBox (it is a video game, fully voiced so you don't need to read) and it is amazing.
Totally different (no combat). It is a detective story RPG where you play a drunk/drugged up Cop that just woke up from a 3-day bender and has Amnesia (very funny, but also very engaging).
Thanks Alex! Love the reference to the developer duck. Bonus tip: while working remotely you don't sound as insane when discussing your coding problems with the duck on your desk as you do when in the office!
I'm not surprised you're tired. You release so much content and you have a large family. Loved this video, you should do more. As much as I enjoy boardgames I don't need to hear about them every day. Take care.
Take care and give yourself some free time (although I do like to hear you talking). Lol on some coincodences: saw your FB post concerning dying light, watched 3m Boardgames video on Machina Arcana and am omw playing Zombicide.
For light TV shows I recommend either Community or Superstore :-)
Community and Superstore are both excellent, finished Community twice, somewhere in season 3 of superstore or something.
❤️ you're doing better than me 😉 this happens to me a lot haha 😅
Lol thanks :)
Gaming and board games should stay fun. When you need a break,take one. This is one of the big board game channels on youtube. But why pressure. Most of us are here to stay. :D Just have fun.
I might've missed the mention of this but if not, y'all should watch Into the Spider-verse as well! It's animated rather than live action, but in my opinion it is easily the best Spider-Man film to date. The dynamic between the older, burnt-out Peter B. Parker and the young Miles Morales, as well as all the other Spider-People, is great and a really fresh take on the character (at least as far as films are concerned).
I watched it and enjoyed it, but didn't love it as much as many do.
Awe! Pull up a couch and let's talk :). Happy to listen!
That's the plan :)
I love jack teacher. The audio books are great! Just listen and relax 🙌
One of the best series I've ever read.
It takes a huge amount of talent to make such an entertaining video even though you're no feeling up to snuff.
Lol thank you :)
We support you!
It's ok to be tired Alex. It's ok to slow down a little. You've earned the right. You really have. Thank you for what you've done for us all. But look after yourself too, eh!
Like Wilson from cast away with Tom hanks
💯 agreed
Feeling tired, exasperated, all over the place? Two words...Wim Hof. Changed my life.
How have I never heard of this guy?
Well, my Spidey senses are tingling when you pronounce world correctly. (9:48). 😉Sounds like you need a non-family, non-gaming day/night out. Bowling, hiking, sitting at the book store reading whatever you find and drinking coffee… whatever. Even family vacations can be full of logistic or parenting obligations, despite the fun. Nothing wrong with needing a vacation following a vacation. 😉
21:10 QUACK 🦆 🤣
You put out so many videos daily, take care of yourself.
Thank you :-) And I do, I know when to take a break... Probably.
Ceci n'est pas une video :)) Take care of yourself Alex!
I can relate to finding video games difficult to enjoy... it all feels like work >_> I've been getting into more graphic novels/comics instead recently!
Learning that game from that ruleset I sent you would be relaxing ;) but don't push yourself - too much of a good thing can be too much (Even if it's good like board games).
I’m happy to be your free therapist. Anytime you need someone to listen to you I will be here.
Thanks for sharing and for being candid. There's probably a saying somewhere about - it's a marathon, not a sprint. Good to take a break now and again. You deserve it.
I got into the hobby less than a year ago and have a nice collection and it mainly comprised of games Alex recommended or talked about. Adding games recently like Mind Mgmt, Cockroach Poker, Paris, and the Matagot trilogy. Anyways thanks Alex. I really liked Jack Reacher and 1883 on paramount plus.
I appreciate your honesty in this video. As to your opinions of Spiderman, I have only ever seen the Toby McGuire ones. Looks like I need to get a hold of the other ones.
Has someone who struggles with chronic fatigue syndrome (going on 5 years now), I am absolutely envious of even your energy level in this video. Something I have learned is to not be afraid to take breaks and sometimes all you need is to change up your routine a little bit to get you through a rough patch. Don't forget to be kind to yourself, as it's easy to overlook that when pursuing other goals. I enjoy your content, and hope you're feeling better by the time this video had aired.
Take a break, relax and have fun
But, coffee!
You should always get coffee and then things always looks better :D
I always enjoy your videos, this definitly included. Thank you.
I don't usually comment (bad lurker), but I wanted to say that I love your videos. Having experienced a burn out, if you feel like you need a break, take a break.
Thank you :)
You are so funny! We all have our off days.
Hey, since this is just a rambling video, I wanted to ask something that's been on my mind lately. How similar in feel is Black Plague to Massive Darkness?
I prefer modern zombies, so I've not played Back Plague. But I have played Massive Darkness, and it just seems that Black Plague would feel fairly similar. Am I mistaken?
Thanks for letting me treat this video like open mic night! 🙂
I loved the first 2 Spiderman movies when they came out, but I haven't watched them since. Maybe it's time to go back and re-watch them to see if the Peter-MJ relationship is as toxic as Alex says, as I don't remember it as such.
Take it easy, Alex. I've always enjoyed your videos, even one as rambling as this.
I think there's often a paradigm in which we are supposed to vote for a certain couple, even if that means they're both horrible people to the other people in their lives, because those other people aren't the heroes.
Everyone will tell you that you want your passion to become your work. But the ugly truth is that when you start to view your passion as a work, then well, you need a new passion at this point
Books worth owning, I used to horde books like a dragon with gold, however even as a librarian now I only get books if like you said I know I will reread or they have some sort of emotional bond beyond the story itself. Take some time read and re energize !
Before burning out, try taking a breather and focusing on what works and you love at the same time. Add items when you feel ready, not just to push yourself, you might push too far. Take care 👍
Very nice video Alex, but take care with Bully Maguire, he puts dirt in the eyes.
Now without joking, it is good to know more about you and it's totally normal to feel that way, we only can be some time in "overload" mode before feeling burned.
Don’t burn out, you never need multiple games a day or multiple videos a day. Take care of you first the rest will come.
Love your work. Take it easy. In danish we say hyg dig witch means take it slow and do something you love.
I forgave a lot in the first Spiderman movies because I was such a comic book fan and I just wanted stuff from comic books on the screen at the time. Going back though, I can't stand watching them because yeah the characters relationship is sooooo toxic... No Way Home was sooooo satisfying to see though so I can't wait to hear your thoughts.
As soon as it's released I'll be watching it....likely twice :)
Often doing some other version of the thing you most don't want to do is cathartic in its own right.
Interesting, well I can certainly agree :)
We're here for the ride with you man. Whatever that is, we're in.
12:03 I 100% agree with every single thing you said about the Tobey McGuire Spidermans.
Side note - I play fantasy baseball and one of the podcasts I listen to refers to any average, replaceable pitcher as a "Tobey".
I work in a creative field, and right now there's an epidemic of burnout happening across the board. Partly due to the pandemic, people being "trapped" in close proximity to their work and succumbing to the tendency to do too much, etc. But I think there's also a general sense from a cultural perspective that time that isn't spent "productively" is wasted. Hopefully this paradigm is changing. Either way, lots of empathy on my part, I know how hard the struggle is, especially when your hobby is inextricably tied to your work. Ultimately, you have to know when you stop and recharge. It's unfortunate that burnout isn't something that necessarily goes away with time; sometimes you literally do "burn" the part of yourself that enjoyed something. If that scares you, you have to be able to sense when you're getting close to that point and stop. All that to say, much appreciation for the work you do, and I for one certainly won't hold it against you if you do decide to skip posting videos when you're not feeling it.
Everybody needs to recharge. Take a few off and go somewhere with your family or just take a break from everything.
Burnout is really tough - I’ve been living i that space for most of the pandemic. I feel for you.
You know the old adage in construction - you want it done fast, you want it done well, and you want it done cheap. But t most, you can get two of the three. You do both quality (well) and quantity (fast), and you’ve been ignoring the mental health part - that’s the cost part. Take a break, you deserve it!
This is part of why I have never done either a food or gaming vlog - my wife has been telling me to do both for years. I never want my hobbies/passions to become another job.
Thanks Seth :) And this video was an excellent recharge for me.
@@BoardGameCo I’m sure it was. Emotional intelligence, and knowing when to stop and take a break is very important. My wife keeps telling me she wishes I had some EI. (I overcommit ALL the time; I just spent the morning making hi end couverture chocolate coins for my students to give as gifts on an academic trip. It’s for another class, so I’m not even going on the trip. Three hours for 18 coins!). I hope knowing I have a problem is one step towards a fix.
The Raimi trilogy is the best portrayal of Spider-Man to this day for me. MCU is still my least favorite because of the whole Tony Stark bs, treating Peter as a moron giving the watch to Beck in FFH who he hasn’t known for a long time, Peter desperate to be an Avenger, believing that the suit is what makes him Spider-Man, lack of consequences in certain parts like ditching Liz at the dance and she doesn’t get mad at him, skipping detention and not getting in trouble, not present during the spelling bee where they should’ve lost, and Peter kicked off the team etc. NWH was the best of the MCU trilogy but even there are problems I still have but by the end it gave me hope for a better Spider-Man in future installments
Hope you're feeling better, Alex!
After liking SM1, I was so thoroughly disappointed in SM2 (why do people think it's one of the best comic book movies ever?!) that I never even bothered with SM3 or the ASMs. From what I'd heard, I wasn't missing much. Well this year in anticipation of No Way Home I decided to give them a shot. None of them was as bad as I was expecting, but I don't think I'll ever watch any of them again. I also just saw Venom 2, and I don't get the love for that series, either. I have my critiques of MCU's Spider-Man films, but at least I'm entertained by them.
Totally fair, different strokes for different folks. That's clear even just from the opinions of Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man.
Oof hard disagree on Spiderman 2, which is still the best one. Also did not care for Amazing Spiderman movies at all. The new ones are fun though. Definitely make sure to take care of yourself - breaks are needed!
I mean to be fair, I did say that 2 was my favorite from the first 3....but still not a fan of Tobey and Dunst
another hugs and
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After Star Wars, I don't want to watch anything from J.J. Abrams.
Lol fair. I've liked more from him than I disliked though.
@@BoardGameCo - LOST finally was disappointing, he started but didn't finish Alcatraz, Alias is crap, Armaggedon, and M.I. 3 and not good movies. I enjoyed the Star Trek movies, although Star Trek fans say that they are horrible; he left Cloverfield unfinished... well, J.J. Abrams is synonymous with "Starting everything but finishing nothing."
I'm trying hard to remember things that I liked that he's done.
You provide amazing content frequently while working another job. You have earned breaks and time to recharge however you find works best for you.
Also I agree the first Spider-Man trilogy definitely glorified a toxic relationship.
You need to take care of you. We like regular content, but we don’t have to have it. Your presence in this space is needed and appreciated. That said, you don’t work for us. Work for you and love your work. We’ll still be here when you return eager to hear more of your perspectives and insights and having fun along the way.