Excellent, clear and concise description of the basic core mechanics of the game, well done! I have only recently discovered these rules and am very impressed and pleased with how playable and enjoyable they are. Yes please, more explanatory videos and battle reports! Your clarity of dialogue is pleasing, as there are many on YT that are far from! Thank you for taking the time to make and post.
Thank you for the great feedback, really appreciated. One Page Rules do wonderful games, that aren't bogged down in too many rules. This I think allows for players to focus more on the fun aspect of the game rather than trying to exploit loop holes.
Great video for an intro to a great game. One thing to note is when explaining melee combat, should probably clarify that the models are separated after fighting and not "locked in" like some other systems do.
@@stonehorsegaming Sorry. Missed it there. I was looking at the example at 6:37 where you move up another battle brother and they still appear locked in combat. Guess that's what I get for trying to listen to your video while I code. Again, though. Love your videos. Keep it up.
I miss the "push" an enemy after an attack rule, and the jumping,falling,etc for diferent highs too. Anyway, is a great work. Fast and direct to the game. Gratz!
Thanks for the video. One minor point. The game comes with dozens of paper minis would have liked to see them used but understand the rules are meant for GW models.
Just to clarify, the rules are meant for whatever models you like - although most of the armies are indeed inspired by _ahem_ certain well-known model lines, you can use whatever you have available. OPR are even gradually releasing their own models, both 2- and 3D. The 3D ones are downloadable STLs that you can buy from MyMiniFactory, and if you're on Patreon, you can get free ones every month...
@@stonehorsegaming Yeah, they're coming out with some brilliant models, and their Patreon is really good value. I'm currently printing and painting a small Alien Hives force at the moment, and I'm tempted to do some Battle Sisters after so I've got enough for a second player. The 27-model alien army I've got so far was printed in a weekend, and cost less than a fiver's worth of resin... 🙂
Looks very fun! But just wondering, if unit A charges unit B, unit B survives and strikes back but fail to kill unit A. Was this counted as unit Bs activation, or is he free to activate next?
It is a fun little system, in your example unit B doesn't count as activated. However as it has attacked in melee it would only hit on an unmodified 6 in melee for the rest of the round, so if it charged a unit it would need 6s to hit.
@@stonehorsegaming please do, I’m eager to start playing GFF, this game seems perfect to introduce miniature wargaming to my kids without feeling overwhelmed and theatened by GW’s or Corvus Belli’s commercial orthodoxy.
I don't understand the wounds on multiple units rule. The grunts don't have tough so wouldn't 4 wounds kill them all? Why does the last grunt suddenly get to withstand two wounds and have to roll a dice when the previous grunts each died at one wound? Hoping I can find an answer online somewhere but this video didn't do anything but restate the rule.
Great video. Thank you! I love how GDF and GDFfirefight are very similar so no headache to jump between them considering how much time you have for a match.
Are the rules for pinning different in firefight than in regular gameplay where you roll to see who caused more wounds and then the loser has to do do a morale test?
Morale tests in GDF: Firefight only occur when an army is down to half or less of its starting units at the end of a round, or whenever a spell or special rule requires it.
Great stuff :-) I'm going to post later on their forums about how Firefight rules for the game mostly around the points should be done/ explained better. There doesnt really seem to be any that I can see outside of model count. When you look at the main army books it shows everything for Grimedark Future mass battle game they should have reworked points to make it easier and more balanced. Example in the hive army book it has the Unit grunts down as 130points for 10 of them divide that by each one that is 13 points (this makes total sense for a game) but lets say I want a prime warrior the points 170. I think they should do one of two things give games examples of amounts of points for Firefight or rework the points system and give lower points for Firefight. Either of these would make it very easy for newcomers to figure things out in terms of how to set up a game (points to unit wise)
@@stonehorsegaming quick question - in the video when you explain shooting using the battle brother with the flamer, the models he hits are killed straight away. Would they not get defense/wound result rolls?
@@stormcrowstudio3344 Normally they would get a save. This was done just to give an idea of how multiple attacks work on multiple targets with more than one model in the unit. Edit, nice match up!
Sorry, I don't understand what you are referring to. GW may throw cease and desist orders around like they are going out of fashion, but this is a generic sci-fi game that is model agnostic. So doesn't infringe of GW's IP.
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Excellent, clear and concise description of the basic core mechanics of the game, well done!
I have only recently discovered these rules and am very impressed and pleased with how playable and enjoyable they are.
Yes please, more explanatory videos and battle reports!
Your clarity of dialogue is pleasing, as there are many on YT that are far from!
Thank you for taking the time to make and post.
Thank you for the great feedback, really appreciated.
One Page Rules do wonderful games, that aren't bogged down in too many rules. This I think allows for players to focus more on the fun aspect of the game rather than trying to exploit loop holes.
Great video for an intro to a great game. One thing to note is when explaining melee combat, should probably clarify that the models are separated after fighting and not "locked in" like some other systems do.
Cheers.
I thought I mentioned that at around 6 minutes.
@@stonehorsegaming Sorry. Missed it there. I was looking at the example at 6:37 where you move up another battle brother and they still appear locked in combat. Guess that's what I get for trying to listen to your video while I code.
Again, though. Love your videos. Keep it up.
No worries, to be fair I should have moved the Battle Brother back in that example.
I miss the "push" an enemy after an attack rule, and the jumping,falling,etc for diferent highs too. Anyway, is a great work. Fast and direct to the game. Gratz!
Thanks for the video. One minor point. The game comes with dozens of paper minis would have liked to see them used but understand the rules are meant for GW models.
Cheers! I keep forgetting about those paper minis. Will have to try them out one day.
Just to clarify, the rules are meant for whatever models you like - although most of the armies are indeed inspired by _ahem_ certain well-known model lines, you can use whatever you have available. OPR are even gradually releasing their own models, both 2- and 3D. The 3D ones are downloadable STLs that you can buy from MyMiniFactory, and if you're on Patreon, you can get free ones every month...
Being model agnostic really gives OPR systems a great strength. The 3D print models do look stunning. Really like their take on some of the factions.
@@stonehorsegaming Yeah, they're coming out with some brilliant models, and their Patreon is really good value. I'm currently printing and painting a small Alien Hives force at the moment, and I'm tempted to do some Battle Sisters after so I've got enough for a second player.
The 27-model alien army I've got so far was printed in a weekend, and cost less than a fiver's worth of resin... 🙂
Great video! Question: Is your Battle Mat made of felt? Looks good...
Cheers, it is the old GW battle mat from the early 00's. Not sure what it is made out of.
Looks very fun! But just wondering, if unit A charges unit B, unit B survives and strikes back but fail to kill unit A. Was this counted as unit Bs activation, or is he free to activate next?
It is a fun little system, in your example unit B doesn't count as activated. However as it has attacked in melee it would only hit on an unmodified 6 in melee for the rest of the round, so if it charged a unit it would need 6s to hit.
@@stonehorsegaming very interesting, and thanks for the quick awnser!
No worries, hope you get to try and enjoy it! One Page Rules do some great little systems, well worth checking out!
Like those wound tokens
Thanks, wish I could game credit for them. They are from A Song of Ice and Fire by CMON.
Question - at 5:20, why didn't the alien hives units do a defence roll against the flamethrower hits?
That was done just to give an idea of how multiple attacks work on multiple targets with more than one model in the unit.
@@stonehorsegaming thanks for the clarification - haven't had a chance to try it out yet
@@ILetYouGo Normally they would get a save. Hope you enjoy the system.
Thanks for this. I haven't seen many GF:F videos out there :)
Once I paint up some more models and terrain I'll be doing more videos for GF:F.
@@stonehorsegaming please do, I’m eager to start playing GFF, this game seems perfect to introduce miniature wargaming to my kids without feeling overwhelmed and theatened by GW’s or Corvus Belli’s commercial orthodoxy.
Glad they are helpful.
Thanks for making a video on this. i have been waffling back and forth on GD-F:F or Star Breach. good explanation of the game here!
No worries, hope it was helpful. Haven't heard much about Star Breach, might have to check it out.
Thanks this really helps a lot
Glad it was helpful!
I don't understand the wounds on multiple units rule. The grunts don't have tough so wouldn't 4 wounds kill them all? Why does the last grunt suddenly get to withstand two wounds and have to roll a dice when the previous grunts each died at one wound?
Hoping I can find an answer online somewhere but this video didn't do anything but restate the rule.
Great video. Thank you! I love how GDF and GDFfirefight are very similar so no headache to jump between them considering how much time you have for a match.
Are the rules for pinning different in firefight than in regular gameplay where you roll to see who caused more wounds and then the loser has to do do a morale test?
Morale tests in GDF: Firefight only occur when an army is down to half or less of its starting units at the end of a round, or whenever a spell or special rule requires it.
this is the kill team version?
Great video as always!
Cheers!
Very clear and good video.
Thanks, glad you liked it!
Solid intro.
Cheers!
At 3 minutes, you say "Long edge of the board", but isn't the board a square?
I think in this case in means the player can choose any of the 4 edges as they are all the long edges.
Great stuff :-) I'm going to post later on their forums about how Firefight rules for the game mostly around the points should be done/ explained better. There doesnt really seem to be any that I can see outside of model count. When you look at the main army books it shows everything for Grimedark Future mass battle game they should have reworked points to make it easier and more balanced. Example in the hive army book it has the Unit grunts down as 130points for 10 of them divide that by each one that is 13 points (this makes total sense for a game) but lets say I want a prime warrior the points 170. I think they should do one of two things give games examples of amounts of points for Firefight or rework the points system and give lower points for Firefight. Either of these would make it very easy for newcomers to figure things out in terms of how to set up a game (points to unit wise)
Glad you liked it, I think they have different lists for the Firefight set of rules.
Indeed they do have a different army book for each faction at Firefight.
Good video. Well done! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you heaps for this!
No worries, hope it is useful.
Hoping to try his ruleset this week!
Hope you enjoy it, which faction are you going to use?
@@stonehorsegaming starting out with Knight Brothers vs. Plague Brothers, classic matchup! Might throw some Hive City Gangs in there too.
@@stonehorsegaming quick question - in the video when you explain shooting using the battle brother with the flamer, the models he hits are killed straight away. Would they not get defense/wound result rolls?
@@stormcrowstudio3344 Normally they would get a save. This was done just to give an idea of how multiple attacks work on multiple targets with more than one model in the unit.
Edit, nice match up!
@@stonehorsegaming awesome thanks for clarifying mate!
I wonder how the cease and desist order tasted when they jammed it down lol
Sorry, I don't understand what you are referring to.
GW may throw cease and desist orders around like they are going out of fashion, but this is a generic sci-fi game that is model agnostic. So doesn't infringe of GW's IP.