Scythe

While I don't want to just hate on Kickstarter since I think some quality has genuinely come from it, it seems like the only thing mattering now is component quality, often taking the lead to solid game play. 2011-2016 really seemed to be the sweet spot for amazing games for me. **Through the Ages 2nd (2015), Scythe (2016), Feast for Odin (2016), Terraforming Mars (2016), Eclipse (2011), Castles of Burgundy (2011), Concordia (2013), 7 Wonders Duel (2015), Orleans (2014)** all wowed me in ways I didn't think were possible.

But one that comes to mind particularly is Scythe. I started thinking it was okay, but through repeated plays with a game group, it got progressively duller for me. (The routine opening moves and overly restricted combat especially stifled. ).

I only bring games like that to friends who are established to be into more "hardcore" games, and never to anyone who just want a game they can understand enough to play and have fun the first time, or second if a game is quick enough. Party games and light games exist for a reason people. If you're sad no one wants to play with you maybe let go of the need to subject them to a game that needs longer than 5-10 minutes to explain. Eclipse, Terraforming Mars, Scythe... these are not good games for new or casual players.

I may be in the minority because I've seen multiple complaints about this but I'm really glad they made the 4 pin cables extremely short while including extenders. That made it extremely convenient for me to take off the extenders and put in a 4 pin splitter, enabling me to put 2 of these fans on a CPU cooler while I have just enough room to plug it in my CPU header. I just put an A12x25 and A12x15 on my Scythe Ninja 5.