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2 reviewers
2 lists
19 games ranked
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Reviewers(2)

The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era
1The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era
Brad McGown
113.03
Dec 26, 2025
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Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread
1Arydia: The Paths We Dare Tread
Seth Locke
103.19
Dec 26, 2025
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Channel Statistics

Weight Preferences
Channel Average3.11(Medium-Heavy)
Global Average2.49(Light-Medium)
By Reviewer
Brad McGown3.03
Seth Locke3.19
Game Family Distribution
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Top Mechanics
1. Solo / Solitaire Game9.9%
2. Cooperative Game9.2%
3. Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game7.0%
4. Dice Rolling5.6%
5. Narrative Choice / Paragraph4.2%
6. Variable Set-up4.2%
7. Modular Board3.5%
8. Hand Management3.5%
9. Die Icon Resolution2.8%
10. Variable Player Powers2.8%

Ranking ComparisonsGames ranked by 2+ reviewers

Min reviewers:2
GameAvgConsensusBrad McGownSeth Locke
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second EraThe Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era1.5Agreement
1
2
VantageVantage3.0Agreement
2
4
Consensus:Agreement0-4 ranks apartMixed5-8 ranks apartDisagreement9+ ranks apart
Based on variance in rankings. Only reviewers who ranked the game are included.
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era
Agreement Consensus
1.5Avg Rank
1
Brad McGown
2
Seth Locke
Vantage
Vantage
Agreement Consensus
3.0Avg Rank
2
Brad McGown
4
Seth Locke
Consensus Legend:
Agreement0-4 apartMixed5-8 apartDisagreement9+ apart
Based on variance. Only reviewers who ranked the game are included.