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Thanks all for the suggestions. I've been watching ThreadPacifist on youtube, really enjoying his analysis of entire games from start to end.

Starting hand: I would keep invention contest. It's a very efficient way to draw a great card. Gen 1: Playing and activating search for life is a complete waste of money-- money is very precious in the early game of colonies. The only purpose of that card is its science tag. Gen 2: Standard tech is...

I know this is so corny, but you have to just play more games. If you want to get better there is no way around it. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sdYC3mNjlcc Oh I’m definitely doing that. I’m usually running 4-8 games at once. Probably too much 😅 Good, gooooood, let the game flow through you. Try ...

Hi. I was your opponent in your last game (thanks for the game btw). So I thought it might help if I watch the replay from your perspective and give you some tips. I'm not a great player, but maybe you'll find it interesting. Here is a link to the game: https://boardgamearena.com/gamereview?table=8...

Lytical wrote: ↑04 June 2026, 05:14 I know this is so corny, but you have to just play more games. If you want to get better there is no way around it.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sdYC3mNjlcc

Oh I’m definitely doing that. I’m usually running 4-8 games at once. Probably too much

Starting hands looks mediocre at best. I am curious what the experts have to say about this. I don't have time for a full review right now but looking at their opening hand it's fine. Not great but has some nice pieces. I think I like Credi with Martian Industries, OCY, AGT, SFL, Invention Contest,...

Hi. I posted a topic earlier asking about how to get better. One suggestion was to post a game and ask for high level analysis. I was hoping someone might be able to take a look at a recent game I lost and point out any major mistakes I made. Thank you for your time! https://boardgamearena.com/table...

Some quick tips that really helped me: 1. Familiarise with all the cards in your preferred format, focusing especially on 'power' cards and combo pieces. This will give you a sense of which cards are strong in general and can potentially be game-losing, which in turn could improve your starting han...

I’ll check out the discord and YouTube channels you both mentioned, thank you!

I’m finding it hard to get better at this game. Yes, I can watch tutorials and guides. And I know I can analyze higher rated games. But specifically I’m asking how to evaluate my own games. What method is there that I can use my own flawed analysis to improve said flawed analysis? If I review my own...