Pretty bloody good for a first video. If I had any constructive criticism I'd say dont be afraid to do more edits. I loved the cutaways showing how abilities work but I noticed some flubs. Felt like you were doing most of it in one take. I'll say it again though I really liked when you cut away to show abilities working. I also loved how you talked about their lore and worked their lore in throughout the video. Nice setup too. Everything looked nice and was clear. Great job.
Wow, that’s too kind! Thank you so much. I’m definitely working to improve the fluidity and editing style, so expect that to improve with experience and time. But I appreciate it and I’m glad you enjoyed!
Even though this video is 2 years old at the time of writing, I wanted to share a thought I had while watching. I'm going to be playing a game of mahact in a couple weeks, and I plan on going slightly into blue, for Sling Relay and Carrier 2, as well as crimson leagonaire 2. This would allow you to produce a couple carriers with 6 capacity, load them up with a total of 12 infantry, and when those ships and units die, you get 6-12 recourses, and can do the whole thing all over again for free. Colonizing anything you want. Throwing that in with a fleet you actually pay for seems really good
I absolutely love the video it was extremely insightful! I’ve seen a few other faction guides but they’re not nearly as insightful, they come across as far more casual. Like one completely passed on the Commander saying you’d use him only once or twice. But this guide was amazing I only have one request, PLEASE find a way to increase the volume on your recording, it sounds a little like your trying to talk from the other end of the hallway lol
Here's a little tip to people watching this. You can sell your agent in exchange for other players sending a ship into your fleet. For example, round one you can create a fleet comprised of your cruiser, dreadnought, and a fighter. Send it to a spot within range of their destroyer/cruiser. Tell your neighbor that you will remove one of their command tokens when they use their strategy card if they send their destroyer/cruiser into your fleet to die. Sacrificing a trade ship in exchange for early expansion and a stronger round 2 will be worth it, giving you an early combat win.
I honestly think knowing HOW to use the agent will separate the Good Gene Wizards from the Top Tier Gene Wizards. Like know when and how will make this Faction S+ tier in my opinion.
Great analysis! I've seen quite a few and yours was the most thorough. One thing I'd like to see is examples of board states where you can demonstrate the strategies you discuss. I am a visual learner and I believe this would be very helpful! Nice work I'll be waiting for the next!
One thing to note with the mech is that you can use it on your own token, allowing you to stall indefinitely by activating a system then pulling your own token.
Although powerful, it's not infinite. You only have as many uses as your fleet pool size, since it still "spends" it into your reinforcements. Good point anyway, though!
Ideas for fighting the Mahact. Invest in anti-infantry units, especially bombardment ships. Try to limit their command token income. If you don't need anything else, take leadership. Also, avoid making them mad, if you can. If you can't, try to eliminate their fleet as quickly as possible.
They have an absolute beast of a military, so assault cannon can do some damage in taking out their carriers to remove infantry in the post-combat space area. Great tips!
IMO Ixth is a pretty bad home system. The 3 resources is not enough for tech round one, and the 5 influence is only enough for 1 command token from leadership later on. The mahact really need diplo to be picked round one, which is a huge disadvantage unless they are in a 6+ person game where it can be pretty much guaranteed to be picked round one, or at least be in a 50/50 to be picked.
Hi! Thank you. Check out a couple of the newest videos, as they were completed with a much nicer mic. This was my first video on the channel, when I was just testing things out. Thanks’
Why do you think their home system is so good? Do you think both resource values can be used? They start with less than 4 resources which is automatically bad.
Wait 1 sec, if a player who has command tokens on your sheet uses your promissory note they will be placing a command token of their own on a system that contains their units.... Interesting.
I think that the player using the promissory note doesn't have to put their own token down, since the wording states that every OTHER Player puts down a token, assuming the Mahact player has taken most tokens it functions like a free diplomacy card
Mahact starting fleet is one of the most diverse and powerful the game has to offer, especially with the trade goods they receive for destroyed infantry.
Super OP broken faction if you can ensure consistent strategy token income. Ffs they have WARFARE as a permanent ability. They have access to ALL other faction commanders...their mechs have the same ability as another factions special technology....just silly.
This faction is the literal definition of power creep. So blatantly overpowered compared to base game factions that most players who pick it get focused down and annihilated by their neighbors in round 2. This faction is unfortunately unplayable in competitive because of how poorly designed it is. Looking cool does not mean a good game experience for the table, and this faction like the Cabal, take player agency away from other players and have maybe upwards of 6-7 free command tokens all the time. This faction should be get codexed. Mech ability should be removed completely for a start.
"Kneel."
Love that such ominous quote, says so much for such little.
Pretty bloody good for a first video. If I had any constructive criticism I'd say dont be afraid to do more edits. I loved the cutaways showing how abilities work but I noticed some flubs. Felt like you were doing most of it in one take. I'll say it again though I really liked when you cut away to show abilities working. I also loved how you talked about their lore and worked their lore in throughout the video. Nice setup too. Everything looked nice and was clear. Great job.
Wow, that’s too kind! Thank you so much. I’m definitely working to improve the fluidity and editing style, so expect that to improve with experience and time. But I appreciate it and I’m glad you enjoyed!
Even though this video is 2 years old at the time of writing, I wanted to share a thought I had while watching.
I'm going to be playing a game of mahact in a couple weeks, and I plan on going slightly into blue, for Sling Relay and Carrier 2, as well as crimson leagonaire 2. This would allow you to produce a couple carriers with 6 capacity, load them up with a total of 12 infantry, and when those ships and units die, you get 6-12 recourses, and can do the whole thing all over again for free. Colonizing anything you want. Throwing that in with a fleet you actually pay for seems really good
Fun review - gave me some negotiating ideas to try out.
I absolutely love the video it was extremely insightful! I’ve seen a few other faction guides but they’re not nearly as insightful, they come across as far more casual. Like one completely passed on the Commander saying you’d use him only once or twice. But this guide was amazing
I only have one request, PLEASE find a way to increase the volume on your recording, it sounds a little like your trying to talk from the other end of the hallway lol
Thanks so much, you’re too kind. I’ll have more up very soon, and I will absolutely increase the volume haha
Here's a little tip to people watching this. You can sell your agent in exchange for other players sending a ship into your fleet.
For example, round one you can create a fleet comprised of your cruiser, dreadnought, and a fighter. Send it to a spot within range of their destroyer/cruiser. Tell your neighbor that you will remove one of their command tokens when they use their strategy card if they send their destroyer/cruiser into your fleet to die. Sacrificing a trade ship in exchange for early expansion and a stronger round 2 will be worth it, giving you an early combat win.
You are totally right, thanks for the tip! That’s very helpful
I honestly think knowing HOW to use the agent will separate the Good Gene Wizards from the Top Tier Gene Wizards. Like know when and how will make this Faction S+ tier in my opinion.
@@Sharky_Arty not sure about S+ tier, but definitely A tier
Best faction review on TH-cam. Thank you. You made this my new favorite faction
About to watch this whole playlist thanks for these. Subbed.
You are very welcome, thanks for watching!
Great analysis! I've seen quite a few and yours was the most thorough. One thing I'd like to see is examples of board states where you can demonstrate the strategies you discuss. I am a visual learner and I believe this would be very helpful! Nice work I'll be waiting for the next!
This one sounds like it's gonna be fun. Thanks for the content.
i played this faction in my first game of twilight imperium yesterday and i got absolutely crushed
More Guides pls! Its so nice to follos your explanation and your tips! So good stuff! :3
One thing to note with the mech is that you can use it on your own token, allowing you to stall indefinitely by activating a system then pulling your own token.
Although powerful, it's not infinite. You only have as many uses as your fleet pool size, since it still "spends" it into your reinforcements. Good point anyway, though!
Ideas for fighting the Mahact. Invest in anti-infantry units, especially bombardment ships. Try to limit their command token income. If you don't need anything else, take leadership. Also, avoid making them mad, if you can. If you can't, try to eliminate their fleet as quickly as possible.
They have an absolute beast of a military, so assault cannon can do some damage in taking out their carriers to remove infantry in the post-combat space area. Great tips!
Will there be more videos for the rest of the classes with now that POK is well established. Thumbs up on all TI videos!
Yep! Hopefully you’ve seen them!
These guys have "Beware the Qu" written all over them. Shivers!
IMO Ixth is a pretty bad home system.
The 3 resources is not enough for tech round one, and the 5 influence is only enough for 1 command token from leadership later on. The mahact really need diplo to be picked round one, which is a huge disadvantage unless they are in a 6+ person game where it can be pretty much guaranteed to be picked round one, or at least be in a 50/50 to be picked.
Those are good points, that is definitely going to pop up more often. I like theory crafting, for sure
nice content, also good presentation. you need a good mic though the audioquality is to inconsistent.
Hi! Thank you. Check out a couple of the newest videos, as they were completed with a much nicer mic. This was my first video on the channel, when I was just testing things out. Thanks’
Great video.
Nice video mate. Keep it up if you can.
Thank you! Will do :)
I think the yin brotherhood home planet is more powerful, i just prefer 4,4 to 3,5
Fair Enough, In the right situation, I definitely see that
Why do you think their home system is so good? Do you think both resource values can be used? They start with less than 4 resources which is automatically bad.
I only mean to imply that it is a powerful influence tool with some exploration to gain trade goods round 1
Is Hubris mandatory?
Yes, it is. Playing nice with promissory notes is not an option for them.
great video.
just for next time strengthen the sound... i put you on max and it still hard to hear you xD
subscribed :)
22 guids - GREAT !!!! but where is my yssaril tribes guide😥 one of the few missing guides.
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Oi, what's that background song there? Just got some legal rights in the description.
It’s just called “Space dark”. It’s a royalty-free song from Adobe
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Just for you
Why no Hacan guide??
Next Thursday! Barony this week, Hacan next week. YOU READY??
@@CardboardCrashCourse we are using your guides for the game factions this weekend and someone chose Hacan. Lol thanks for your work.
Wait 1 sec, if a player who has command tokens on your sheet uses your promissory note they will be placing a command token of their own on a system that contains their units.... Interesting.
I think that the player using the promissory note doesn't have to put their own token down, since the wording states that every OTHER Player puts down a token, assuming the Mahact player has taken most tokens it functions like a free diplomacy card
3 more votes is incredibly powerful? What? In what way?
Hi! I was referring to the top ability to redistribute your command tokens. I specify that the 3 votes don’t do much
Mahact starting fleet is one of the most diverse and powerful the game has to offer, especially with the trade goods they receive for destroyed infantry.
Mahact is extremely annoying to play against. But they are insanely powerful and fun under the right player.
Super OP broken faction if you can ensure consistent strategy token income. Ffs they have WARFARE as a permanent ability. They have access to ALL other faction commanders...their mechs have the same ability as another factions special technology....just silly.
Super silly, my group was in shock the first time I broke them out
This faction is the literal definition of power creep.
So blatantly overpowered compared to base game factions that most players who pick it get focused down and annihilated by their neighbors in round 2.
This faction is unfortunately unplayable in competitive because of how poorly designed it is.
Looking cool does not mean a good game experience for the table, and this faction like the Cabal, take player agency away from other players and have maybe upwards of 6-7 free command tokens all the time.
This faction should be get codexed.
Mech ability should be removed completely for a start.