riley_west•1mo ago

My brother said 'caring about theme in a euro game is like putting ketchup on a steak' and I'm still thinking about it

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claire_walker1mo ago

Honestly, that's a weird take. A good theme is the plate that holds the steak together.

robinp721mo ago

Forget the steak, it's more like the paint on a car. You can have a great engine under a boring color, but a good paint job makes you want to drive it.

stella_murray1mo ago

Your brother's take is just gatekeeping nonsense. A strong theme pulls you into the game's world and makes the mechanics click. It's the difference between moving wooden cubes and actually running a farm.