Terrific video, Joe. You've found a formula that I haven't seen anywhere else. I think this format would be perfect for a complete introduction to the game, and would be helpful for Kickstarter campaigns. Border States, 1979: Revolution In Iran, and Flashpoint: South China Seas would benefit from your expertise. Subscribed.
Thank you Joe, this helped a lot and stopped the mistakes I made the first time we played! Clearly explained video, good pace of delivery and interesting as well. Hope you have more games planned.
wow, thank you ! that means a lot coming from you, good sir. And hey, if anyone is still scratching their head after watching this video, check out Jean-Michel's video where he goes much deeper!
I appreciate this tutorial, but have to be honest and say that I was confused already early on. Maybe I would have started with "At the heart of the game is card play, cards can be used for ..." and take it from there. Thank you!
That’s good feedback, Tim - it’s always good to mention “the thing you’ll be doing most in the game” off the top, I think I get better at that in subsequent videos on the channel. Cheers!
@@WdTPD Thank you! I think it's good to start with the core mechanism - in this case card play: you play cards/cards can be used for a, b or c, explaining the options briefly. Then take it to the map and show how the card actions can affect the areas. Tracks in the end. Maybe, I don't know, lol. It's your channel. Happy Holidays 🎁
Great video, I particularly enjoyed the historical flavor and the "This piece changes history" section. Keep up the good work! P.S.: Any other political games you'd recommend?
Thanks, Ricardo! Glad you enjoyed it... and good question. "Political games" are right in my wheelhouse, or those that overlap with revolutions and civic uprisings. I'd say "Versailles 1919", "Wir Sind Das Volk" and "Pax Pamir" are great to check out - plus others that I'll be covering in future videos, so watch this space ;)
@@WdTPD thanks! I love Pax Pamir and have heard of the others but no chance to play them yet. As a suggestion, keep an eye out for Hegemony once it comes out (hopefully end of this year): class struggle in a box!
Great explanation for a cool game that is a little overcomplicated! One issue with the introduction though 🤨. Prussians are not the aggressors my man. France attacked first and did so to maintain superiority over the German states. German soldiers did not exactly volunteer to fight Napoleon’s battles and die in Russia. The game author, French guy, kind of conveniently glosses over this point a little as well. Otherwise, kick ass explanation, thanks!
I'm still learning about this period in continental Europe, but it's my understanding that France's biggest aggressive threats were a half century before this once Napoleon was finally defeated and exiled, and any army coming out of France in the late 1860s would've seemed like boy scouts in comparison. But perhaps Fred can weigh in!
@@WdTPD Yeah well they *did* have an army coming out of France around the time you mention, got their asses handed to them and Germany formed a nation, which I think is very reasonable.
might be my unfamiliarity with these type of games but I cant figure out all the rules from the rule book for this one. Some things are straight forward and others ................wha? doesn't seem to be any good teaching videos on youtube either.
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Love the ending with This Piece Changes History. 🚨
This is brilliant! If you’re ever in LA, let’s play games.
YAAAAASS, Max!!! Careful, there's a slippery slope of history games out there, Ancient, Medieval... you get sucked in quick!
Terrific video, Joe. You've found a formula that I haven't seen anywhere else. I think this format would be perfect for a complete introduction to the game, and would be helpful for Kickstarter campaigns. Border States, 1979: Revolution In Iran, and Flashpoint: South China Seas would benefit from your expertise. Subscribed.
Oh hey… good news, I already covered one of those you listed : 1979! I need to check out the others. Thanks for the kind words!
Thank you Joe, this helped a lot and stopped the mistakes I made the first time we played!
Clearly explained video, good pace of delivery and interesting as well.
Hope you have more games planned.
Fantastic!
Loved this video, this is just a wonderful way to present a game to a person who is interested Joe, great job.
nice video, and a very innovative formula for such a precious game ! I subscribe ;)
wow, thank you ! that means a lot coming from you, good sir. And hey, if anyone is still scratching their head after watching this video, check out Jean-Michel's video where he goes much deeper!
I appreciate this tutorial, but have to be honest and say that I was confused already early on. Maybe I would have started with "At the heart of the game is card play, cards can be used for ..." and take it from there. Thank you!
That’s good feedback, Tim - it’s always good to mention “the thing you’ll be doing most in the game” off the top, I think I get better at that in subsequent videos on the channel. Cheers!
@@WdTPD Thank you! I think it's good to start with the core mechanism - in this case card play: you play cards/cards can be used for a, b or c, explaining the options briefly. Then take it to the map and show how the card actions can affect the areas. Tracks in the end. Maybe, I don't know, lol. It's your channel. Happy Holidays 🎁
Great video, I particularly enjoyed the historical flavor and the "This piece changes history" section. Keep up the good work!
P.S.: Any other political games you'd recommend?
Thanks, Ricardo! Glad you enjoyed it... and good question. "Political games" are right in my wheelhouse, or those that overlap with revolutions and civic uprisings. I'd say "Versailles 1919", "Wir Sind Das Volk" and "Pax Pamir" are great to check out - plus others that I'll be covering in future videos, so watch this space ;)
@@WdTPD thanks! I love Pax Pamir and have heard of the others but no chance to play them yet. As a suggestion, keep an eye out for Hegemony once it comes out (hopefully end of this year): class struggle in a box!
Great explanation for a cool game that is a little overcomplicated! One issue with the introduction though 🤨. Prussians are not the aggressors my man. France attacked first and did so to maintain superiority over the German states. German soldiers did not exactly volunteer to fight Napoleon’s battles and die in Russia. The game author, French guy, kind of conveniently glosses over this point a little as well. Otherwise, kick ass explanation, thanks!
I'm still learning about this period in continental Europe, but it's my understanding that France's biggest aggressive threats were a half century before this once Napoleon was finally defeated and exiled, and any army coming out of France in the late 1860s would've seemed like boy scouts in comparison. But perhaps Fred can weigh in!
@@WdTPD Yeah well they *did* have an army coming out of France around the time you mention, got their asses handed to them and Germany formed a nation, which I think is very reasonable.
might be my unfamiliarity with these type of games but I cant figure out all the rules from the rule book for this one. Some things are straight forward and others ................wha? doesn't seem to be any good teaching videos on youtube either.
Are you saying this vid is no good?? 😣😫😭
@@WdTPD i'm sorry, i didnt mean this video was no good.