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The video discusses enhancements in Frost Haven compared to Gloomhaven, emphasizing changes in the enhancement system and the importance of selecting enhancements wisely. It covers various enhancements like adding immobilized, plus ones, and diamond pips for strategic gameplay. Recommendations are given for enhancing specific cards, such as Sustained Momentum and Continuous Health, and optimizing movement and positioning. The speaker highlights the impacts of enhancing cards, obtaining discounts, and tailoring enhancements based on card size and class played. They also touch on the value of certain enhancements like poison and wound for combat effectiveness and express gratitude to supporters for their surgery fund.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses enhancements in Frost Haven and the changes from Gloomhaven. The transition from Gloomhaven to Frost Haven enhancements is covered, focusing on good enhancement Pips, starting characters to enhance inexpensively, and the new enhancement system. The speaker also mentions upcoming spoilers related to a building that unlocks enhancements but doesn’t elaborate further on it. The changes in the enhancement system from Gloomhaven, which had only circular Pips, to Frost Haven’s system with square Pips that can hold only plus ones or jumps, are detailed. The importance of different Pips for enhancing cards without becoming overpowered is emphasized.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the design of plus ones, square pips, circular pips, diamond pips, and hex pips in the game. The plus ones are mentioned to be basic and mostly used on summons. Square pips are prevalent in the game compared to other types, with circular pips now able to hold elements. Diamond pips are highlighted as desirable for their versatility in carrying positive or negative conditions. The idea of enhancing cards with different elements is emphasized for strategic gameplay. The addition of hex and star pips for multi-target attacks is briefly discussed as well. Overall, the variety of pips adds depth and customization to card abilities in the game.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses enhancements in Frost Haven compared to Gloomhaven. They explain the differences in acquiring enhancements in the two games and discuss the changes in enhancement costs, such as Target plus one, Shield plus one, Pole plus one, Retaliate plus one, Summons, Poison, and others. They also talk about the impact of persistent symbols on enhancement costs and highlight the general strategy for selecting enhancements in Frost Haven.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of enhancing cards wisely in the game. They emphasize that while some level one cards may seem powerful, enhancing them may not always pay off due to splitting time between top and bottom effects in different scenarios. The speaker advises focusing on enhancing cards you use frequently, like Blurry Jab, and suggests enhancing cards with long-term impact, such as The Drifters’ Final Assault. They mention the value of diamonds and diamond plus enhancements for their lasting benefits. The speaker also touches on adding elements like poison to attacks and highlights the significance of selecting enhancements that provide sustained benefits over a scenario. Finally, they recommend specific cards for beginners to enhance, such as Sustained Momentum and Continuous Health for melee or range builds.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses various enhancements and modifications for different cards in the game. They highlight the benefits of adding immobilized to continuous Health as a ranged attacker, the advantages of Diamond Plus enhancements, and the strategic value of different card enhancements like adding pips to increase disarm capabilities or movement range. Specific card recommendations like Tip of the Spear and Anger the Datta are discussed, alongside tips on optimizing movement and shadow positioning. The speaker also mentions the Gemini card’s unique abilities and considerations for boosting damage and effectiveness. Additionally, they touch on turning moves into additional shield abilities to enhance functionality.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of certain level one cards in the game. They highlight cards like Selfless Offering, Into My Embrace, and Temporal Displacement as valuable and suggest enhancing them. Key actions include optimizing the use of pips in attacks, such as with Blink Blade and Kinetic Transfer. The speaker also mentions enhancing the Enhancer building to reduce the cost of enhancements and the significant impact it can have on card values.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of enhancing cards in the game. They highlight that obtaining a 20% discount for enhancements can significantly impact gameplay, especially for cheaper enhancements. The penalty for enhancing a card beyond level one is reduced by 10 gold once you enhance level two or higher cards. Level four enhancements result in a 25 gold discount when stacking multiple enhancements on the same card, making future enhancements cheaper. The speaker emphasizes that the most significant difference is seen when pushing from level one to two enhancements. They recommend focusing on enhancing cards with Diamond Pips and finding cards that are frequently used to optimize gameplay. Additionally, they mention that while Ward sounds appealing, they find War and Regenerate to be less impactful in-game.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of choosing enhancements based on card size and class played. They emphasize the value of certain enhancements like immobilize, poison, and wound for maximizing effectiveness in combat. The speaker advises caution when considering Ward enhancements and suggests tailoring enhancements to fit your role. They also mention the benefits of adding poison to openers and using wound with crowd control attacks. Additionally, they inquire about viewers’ favorite enhancements, feedback on the new enhancement system, and express gratitude to their Inox patrons for supporting their surgery fund.
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In this segment of the video, the content creator mentions asking for video ideas from Patreon supporters and turning those suggestions into videos. They express gratitude towards their Patreon supporters and viewers for their support. The creator encourages viewers to consider supporting their transition.