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Actualol Answers your questions - November 2019
Happy Friday Patrons!Thank you to everyone who asked me questions on here last week - here is my first Q&A video in which I answer some of them.I'd be interested in your feedback on this format. The intention was for it to be more interesting (better questions, better answers, more enthusiasm) than my previous live...
The Future of Actualol
I want to thank you, all of you patrons for your support over the last two years. You are 100% responsible for me being able to still be making videos. And I am so grateful for your support. And a huge welcome to the new patrons - thank you for stepping up to keep the channel going.As some of you will have seen, I have...
Ask me your questions
I'm planning to do a Q & A session soon in a different format where I get the questions ahead of time, rather than doing a live video.Please can you send me any questions you would love to hear me answer (would be great to get a wide range) and I will pick my favourites.All the best,Jon.
Actualol Newsletter - October 2019
Hello Octobernauts, and a big welcome to the new Patrons that have arrived recently!Actual LifeIt’s been a quiet month for me, as I was so laser-focused on getting my Essen video finished I didn’t do much else. But, something did happen to me that was noteworthy, which was a TV show called Halt and Catch Fire. Over...
I was a guest on a Dice Tower podcast!
This week, I was a guest on The Dice Tower's podcast "Spaces Between" hosted by Roy Cannaday: @epicgamingnightWe chat about favourite games, making videos and thoughts on the hobby. Podcast link here: spacesbetween.libsyn.com/rssThank you to Roy for having me on!
The Hottest Games at Essen 2019
Here is my big Essen video, I've researched and played many Essen games before the convention, and these are the ten that I want to tell you about. A quick overview for each so you can decide if they're right for you.I won't be going to Essen this year, but I hope that any of you that do have an amazing tim...
The Best Board Games of September 2019
As promised earlier in the week, here's my best games of the month video. And it's quite the month, because I give out Actualove twice!Coming up next will be my big Essen video, and I'll have an early look at some really exciting titles!See you soon,Jon
Your very first pledge...
What was your primary reason for first deciding to support me on Patreon?Complete the poll and let me know more feedback in the comments. Thank you!
Actualol Newsletter - September 2019
(The Best of the Month video to accompany this newsletter will be online later this week).Welcome to the 2nd Actualol newsletter. It's been another month of weddings for me, we went to the wedding of Edd who loves a game of Spartacus, and the wedding of Emily who is partial to a party game.And we had our second cel...
Live Q&A Today at 15:00 BST, 10:00 ET
Hello patrons!I've been experimenting with a new way to do Q&As, and today is my first, rather impromptu test. So if you're free, please come along and ask me questions about anything.If you can't make it, please ask me some questions in the comments below and I'll answer them at the start of the stream...
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Actualol Newsletter - August 2019
Welcome to the first Actualol newsletter. A way for me to give you even more opinions about even more board games! To ward you off the games not worth your time. And give a mention to some that didn't quite make the cut for me, but might be for you.If you haven't already, make sure to watch my Best Games of the...
New video and Newsletter!
Hello, I'm back! With a new video series and a new Actualol newsletter which is exclusive to Patrons at the Actual Hero level and aboveI've just published that too, so if you're an Actual Hero make sure to check it out. I talk about six other games that I've played this month and what I thought of them,...
Popularity contest
I would love to know, who is your favourite character from my latest newbie video?
Top 10 Board Games for Newbies
This is a video I've been wanting to make for 4 years. The one I've always wanted to have to show people if they are new to board games. I've rewritten the list and the script many times over the years, got scared off by the prospect and came back many times. This time I finished it!Timmy, Barry and Mum are...
Actualol dedications - your name in a video.
Hi everyone,I have an update to share with you all!I want to start thanking a backer personally in each video. I will select randomly from anyone donating at $5 and above (Actual Heroes). So you never know, it could be you! If you would prefer not to be chosen, send me a private message through Patreon or comment on th...
Top 10 Party Games of 2018
Finally, here is my Top 10 Party Games of last year. What a great year for them it was. Any of those Top 5 could have been number one.And since playing Don't Get Got again on my Stag weekend, I would probably move it up the Top 10 a couple of spaces.Up next for Actualol, I'll be working on bringing the characte...
New Games from UK Games Expo - Impressions
Hello Actual Patrons!I'm sorry for going quiet for a bit, I've been ill lately. I'm back with my post UK Games Expo video, in which I talk about the games I played there, some upcoming games I got an early look at, and the games I've brought home. Giving my first impressions on the ones I've had a c...
UK Games Expo Preview 2019
It's UK Games Expo time! In this video, I give an overview of eight games that will be available at UKGE this year. And talk about the eight other games I'm most excited to play there.Really it's just an excuse to recommend some games, so even if you're not going, this video is worth a watch :)Up next f...
I've Been Playing - May 2019
This month, I have a surprise bit of Actualove to give out to a game. And I give my take on some classics - Blue Moon City, Isle of Skye and Stone Age.Elsewhere this week, I've been writing my UK Games Expo preview video, which includes a proper look at some games I've been able to play ahead of the con, like m...
Pimp Yo Game - Board Game Inserts
J-LOL is back to rap about board game organisation. And I'm back to go through all the options of how best to store your board game bits, and review the different types of custom inserts you can buy.I've tried to step up my B-roll with this video, filming shots of the inserts using background paper to make it l...
8 Board Games I've Been Playing - April 2019
I'm experimenting with a new opening to this video that gives you a quick taste of the games coming up. But since you're lovely Patrons, I'll tell you the games anyway!Fuji - A innovative co-operative game from The Mind designer, Wolfgang WarschHerbaceous Sprouts - The dicey follow up to HerbaceousVollpfost...
I've Been Playing April 2019
Here's what I think of the family co-op Adventure Island, the abstract Element, the storytelling Farben, the roll and write Ganz Schon Clever, the dancing Funky Chicken, the wand-waving Abra Kazam and the egg-holding Crazy Eggz.This week, I've been bringing J-Lol back to record some raps for another Pimp Yo Gam...
My Top 15 Games of 2018
The important things in this video are:1. New backdrop!2. Jokes!3. My 15 favourite board games from last year!
I've Been Playing - March 2019
There's some really good games in this one!The Estates, a cutthroat auction game from Capstone GamesThe Quacks of Quedlinburg, the Kennerspiel winning push your luck game from "The Mind" designer.The Martian Investigations - A sci-fi take on Sherlock Holmes Consulting DetectiveLhotse expansion for K2 - A mo...
I've Been Playing - February 2019 (Part 2)
I've snuck a book into this video, which I think is worth checking out if you'd like to learn the history behind board games.I talk about the difference between Through The Desert and Blue Lagoon - and which one I've decided to keep. Plus my thoughts on Kick-Ass, Escape Tales: The Awakening and Tag City.Thi...
Board Games Are Not Just for Geeks Anymore - Song
This is all thanks to you. Without your support, I could never have dreamed of making this music video that celebrates our wonderful hobby.I first dreamt of making this video, over two years ago. It's based on the Neil Patrick Harris Tony Awards song "It's Not Just for Gays". I tried to make it happen m...
I've Been Playing - February 2019
Sadly, my music video has been pushed back until next week. But for now, I'm here to talk about Hail Hydra, Men At Work, Reykholt, Bad Bones, God Hates Charades, Incoherent and Santa Maria.Happy Valentine's Day!Jon
Narcos: The Board Game Overview and Impressions
Narcos: The Board Game is a hidden movement game from CMON based on the Netflix TV series about Colombian drug dealer Pablo Escobar.In this video, I'll show you how it plays, the inspiration it takes from the TV show, and tell you what I think of it.BTW, the music video shoot on Saturday went superbly well. There&#...
Music video incoming...
This Saturday, I've hired a venue to shoot my third board game music video. It's my most ambitious yet and I'll have help from a professional videography team, extras, costumes, and a backing track arranged by a musical theatre director.I could never dream of doing something like this without your support. ...
