Tonight we're joined by the current best Ark Nova player in the world: JDansp! We'll be going over one of his recent games to hear his thoughts, as well as asking him loads of questions! Have a question for him? Ask away!
Check out JDansp's Youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@JDSecretPolice-xn4dr
And his first video ranking the 8 Ark Nova maps: https://youtu.be/jCQwYeEdd7o
0:00 - Intro
2:55 - Worst Map in the game?
5:18 - Opening hand
7:32 - Partner Zoo or Uni first?
10:49 - Is Pilfering overpowered?
15:52 - Favourite Sponsor card?
18:03 - Figuring out who is ahead
18:50 - Best Map in the game?
23:24 - Break or Sponsor
24:10 - Breeding Cooperation
25:35 - Worker at 2 CP?
27:13 - Upgrading Association early
29:53 - Supporting at 2 vs 5
32:09 - Petting Zoos
36:16 - Kiosk placement
38:36 - Snapping vs 5 income
43:31 - New card Arcade
50:00 - Keeping Eagles and Elephants early
50:29 - Worst Animal in the game?
51:47 - Do you track how many turns?
57:53 - How far ahead are you planning?
1:11:20 - Game end
1:12:00 - Elephants not that good?
1:12:46 - Best Animal in the game?
Check out the full Ark Nova playlist for more replay analysis and strategy videos!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTq4tlqPnAwsRIdionLvLhWmcY-IuWKqC