Two correction noted in the description of the video. Also, you can pick up your own Watch It Played Scythe promo here: www.podpledge.com/project/382/The-Watch-It-Played-Promo-Store/shop
CORRECTION: You MAY build a structure on The Factory. CORRECTION: From the FAQ: The first two sentences on the right column of page 11 (Moving into Opponent-Controlled Territories/Controlled by Workers) should read, “If your character or mech move into a territory controlled by an opponent’s workers (and no other units), its movement ends (even if you have a mech ability that would allow it to move further). Each of the opponent’s workers on that territory immediately retreats to their faction’s home base, leaving behind any resource tokens.” This reflects the original intention of the rule, which allows a player to move a character/mech into a territory containing opponent worker(s), force those worker(s) to retreat, and then move a different unit through that territory.
Rodney, you are our "go to guy" for game tutorials. Always cheerful, professional and most of all clear and knowledgable. We senior game hobbiests appreciate your videos so much! We often refer friends and family to your TH-cam posts. Love you, BGG dude!!!
These are the clearest teaching videos on any subject I've ever seen. The guy has an uncanny knack for presenting the info in exactly the right sequence so you never feel lost or overwhelmed. Made my hobby so much better.
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for your videos. My family and I used your video to learn the core of playing Scythe. It made it easy to understand the game, and then only have to reference the manual as needed. It was a success, and the game was very enjoyable. I also appreciate your honesty, and correcting your mistake on the factory section. I know the work, time and effort it takes to make a video of this quality, and I appreciate your effort!
Im watching games Im not even interested in, as long as its Rodney showing them! Just amazing how well done and explained your videos are mate, a pure joy to watch!
Precisely. If I want to determine if a game is for me, I look for Watch It Played. Rodney just tells me exactly how to play it and it's left to me to decide if it appeals. But not only that, I can examine games that are of no interest to me, just to try to see what other people are enjoying. Thanks, Rodney!
Haha, that’s exactly what I do too for game night. I got the expansion and so far I’ve only had up to 6 players, which seems more than enough for a fun night. Our first game went from 2pm til 9 pm, with about 1.5-2 hours of prep and learning the rules
@@pennyr7591 The game should have a scoresheet like Wingspan so nothing gets forgotten. My copy didn't come with one (purchased nearly four years ago?!). I don't mean the first winner matrix.
This is such an amazing game. Thank you Rodney for making this so accessible to the masses! Running this at game night tonight and thankfully I could go back and watch this as a refresher.
Wow, Rodney. I just watched this for the second time in preparation for my game group next week. Your videos are far and away the best how-to-play videos around. Truly amazing. Keep up the great work!
My Husband is sleeping peacefully upstairs. I’ve set out Scythe with the intention of triggering his fight or flight response. We’ll see how this goes! ❤️
last week, my comp sci instructor introduced this to me and my three classmates on a calm day. this was my first introduction into board games beyond surface levels. i had so much fun, and i just bought it yesterday. i’m sending this video to my friends as “ homework” for our first play through hah thanks mr. s for introducing me to this hobby
I just bought the game cause of all the amazing reviews. Then I opened the box and was dumbstruck. The rule book is as thick as a magazine. I watched the entire video (very well done, thank you very much), and now I’m utterly overwhelmed. Kind of intimidated to play it, honestly. I’ve never seen such a complex board game in my life! Who comes up with this stuff? I think it’ll take me a month of playing it every day just to learn now. Sheesh!
It's definitely got a lot going on Cindy, so don't feel bad about being overwhelmed - that's very understandable. There are certainly other board games that have a lower barrier to entry (which sometimes make better starting points if you're not used to this much complexity at the start), but if you'd like to stick with this, I believe you can do it! You might even find it helpful to set the game up in front of you with the video playing. Just pause as necessary, and move the pieces around as things are explained. That can often help re-enforce the ideas being shared. Either way, I wish you luck and believe in you. Do report back as you get on with it!
Don’t give up. You will unlock a part of your brain you never knew you had and from then onwards there is a fair chance you will get hooked and look to buy and learn heavier games :) that’s exactly what happened to me and it all started...with Scythe!
Hi Cindy, I have friends who want me to play Scythe and I'm like you - pretty intimidated. I've played board games my whole life and the options here seem almost infinite. I like worker placement games, but sheesh. Guess I'll have to watch this video a few more times.
I used this resource to learn the game, and it was absolutely pivotal in learning it quickly. I *really*, *really* wish you had a segment that went over the Automa (Solo revision). I know why, in most games, it's not essential, but the Automa is almost a game within a game, and there's nobody better at explaining board games than you.
Glad you'd like more content :) I suppose my hope is that the information provided for the base game is enough of a foundation that a person interested in solo play can then sort those rules out more easily.
Way to go Rodney ! First The Gallerist, and now this. Your the man for tackling some of these heavier larger games for us ..... Great new intro as well, really digging it ! Thanx so much for all you do. Wish you the best, ty ty !
This is the first Watch It Played video I've watched, as I find reading the rules works much better for me than listening/watching someone explain rules. Nevertheless, this was well worth my time and will definitely be helpful as I read through the rules myself tomorrow when the game arrives. I definitely appreciate the time and effort that went into making this video, and it was very well produced. Great job.
Thank you, I read the rule book twice before I found this video and your instruction was infinitely more helpful. Sometimes, game makers need to evaluate the order in which they present the rules of the game.
I'm hosting a party tonight and I'm using this video to teach my friends how to play the game. You have a gift my friend and thanks to the likes of you, Tom, Zee, and Sam I have kept up the hobby of tabletop gaming for the past 5 years. Thank you so much for your rules clarity and playthroughs. Hope you have a fun and safe holiday!
Rodney, it's my first time using your channel to learn to play a board game, it won't be my last. You got us up and running on this great game in no time. Thanks for all you do! Subscribed!
dagnabit Rodney... you did it. You made Scythe legitimately interesting to me. I like big fancy games as much as the next guy but I thought this was just another big fancy game. Now I actually want to make it happen. I generally try to resist Cult of the New because there's a lot of games I know of only by name and even more that I've never heard of, still I now mildly regret not backing this. I wouldn't have been able to afford it anyway but I would have wanted to.
Hey Wolfkin, I'm glad to hear you liked what you saw. I know what you mean though. I'm definitely a Cult of the New follower, but it certainly is my hope that in the videos people can find those games that really would be the perfect fit for them. when they're ready to add something to their collection. I hope you get a chance to try the game for yourself at some point - thanks for checking out the video.
My friend who Kickstarted this just gave it to me to try and figure out for him. I have to say, your video was instrumental. It's actually much more streamlined than I thought going in and your video really helped make it click! We've played an initial run through, now to read through the rule book for minutiae. Thanks Rodney!
Beautifully and concisely explained. Gained what I could from the rulebook and came here to round off my knowledge of the game to be able to teach my friends. Awesome video!
I usually don't watch these because they are long, but this video is awesome. I'm about to sit down and play with my group. Great, great, great, great work, Rodney!
Another awesome tutorial video! Thanks again for making these, they really help to smoothen the learning process and teach the game better. Excellent work Rodney!
My wife surprised me with this game for Christmas! I had been looking at it longingly for a while, but wasn’t sure if she would be interested in playing it. She said that after she read the descriptions of the games on my list and the reviews, she thought it would be great to play! Cannot wait for our fir run!
Thank you again for your videos. I am not too good with telling people how to play games and I have the video up and everyone understood the game in no time and were able to play with full understanding of the rules. Love your videos.
Thought we had no chance learning this game but this video was great. We had our first game tonight and we were set up in 30 mins only needed to check to book twice during the game. Superb video and superb game. From now on we are only buying games which have been given the 'Watch it Played' treatment. Thanks Rodney.
Fantastic video, thank you very much! I was watching different reviews and opinion videos but your explanation is by far the most appealing and comprehensible one. Very well explained :) Excuse me now, I have to order a certain game...
Thanks, Rodney. Great video! Now, any chance you're working on a video for the Automa version of Scythe? Some of the symbols on the Automa cards & the Automa movement is a little hard to understand.
This may be a stretch but... will we per chance be treated to a playthrough series of Scythe? I imagine that your loyal viewers (wink wink, nudge nudge) would greatly appreciate it
Watch It Played I really did. It made me give up video games totally. It was something I wanted to do but not without a replacemement and certainly not without someone like you to help me.
I played 2 times alone controlling 2 factions, first time until a player got the six stars and stopped, second time I counted points for both factions, worked well to see the mechanics
Hi all We recently purchased scythe after a recommendation from our local comic book store. We were in awe of how many board games we never even knew existed outside the likes of Smyths toystore.We challenged them, if money was no object what game would they recommend for the most fun and even if it means we have to use our brains a bit more than catan!(They didn't seem to rate Catan that much by the looks of it). We have had it for about 2 weeks now and my wife has had the game out a couple of times to become accustomed to the way its played, We only actually managed to get a trial run last night with our neighbour's. It took longer than the time stated which is understandable, I think we started watching your video from around 8:30 and finished playing(whilst still reverting back to rules and your video several times) at about 03:40. Although we know it wasn't a properly run game and we still need to iron out a few things we thoroughly enjoyed it. I would like to ask all of you and even your other subs which other games you would rate? Thanks
Hi Andrew - Scythe is certainly a well regarded game, but I'm not sure if it's what I would have recommended to players just new to the modern board gaming hobby (unless you REALLY want to dive in head first). There are several other games of varying complexity to explore. You'll find a playlist on our channel of videos for games aimed at people newer to the hobby.
Thanks for the reply, I have no regrets getting this game, and glad I did dive head first. Please if you could share the link you are referring to. Kind regards
Wow! That was more than a mouthful my friend but as always, clear and concise. You are truly the Master of Rule Explanations! All hail Rodney! Now to add this behemoth to my collection!
Thank you very much! When I first opened this box I was very much overwhelmed and the amount of pages in the book didn't help. After watching this (3 times) I've taught the game to 7 other people. We're now playing the rise of Fenris campaign and all the expansions!
This was an excellent reference video. I just recently received this as a gift and was worried how I was going to teach other friends to play without completely confusing everybody. I think I have a better grasp on it now. Thank you!
Just played last night and this helped us so much! Very enjoyable first play and pretty similar to Villainous + Katan. Looked overwhelming but you explained it perfectly
I got this game for my wife for Christmas and as I am the one who learns the rules, I'm sure I'll be rewatching this video soon after it arrives. Despite SU&SD saying that it plods along I'm excited to play now that I've watched it explained very well! Thanks Rodney :)
Thanks once more Mr. Smith! I've played my first game solo (as two players), learning the rules and I STILL catch something in your videos that I didn't realize.
Thank you very much for this video. We started Scythe yesterday, and very much needed more information than the rulebook provided. You served that purpose admirably.
Great instructional video! I’ve played the game once but had limited understanding of how it worked. After watching this video I think I have a decent understanding of how to play. Great thematic game.
A friend recommended scythe but before I buy any game I have to see if Rodney has a video. Needless to say I just ordered the game. Thank you Rodney for all you do for the gaming community!
Hey Rodney, I congratulate you for your very explanatory videos. I am writing to you from Italy and I have to say that I prefer to watch your videos in English rather than the ones in Italian because yours are much clearer. At the moment I have watched the one by Brass Birmingham and this one by Scythe but I will definitely be watching more! Congratulations again!! Chiara
So very kind of you to say Chiara. I just visited Italy this past year for the very first time and absolutely loved it. Had a wonderful time visiting several beautiful and historical locations, and had the best coffee of my life. Greetings back from Canada!
As usual, a brilliant video that removes the requirement to read the rules! It would be nice, down the track, to see the solo rules in action. Thanks. Mike
Glad you liked it Mike. I don't tend to cover solo rules, but you will find them in the rule book which is available online as a PDF in case you want to explore that further.
Hi Rodney. Late to the game but just bought this in time for our Monday night gaming session. I have 4 reasonably hardcore gaming mates and this game is the first contribution that I've provided (after maybe 10 years). Really appreciated your review, partly owing to depth and clarity, but mostly because you speak and explain like a normal adult would.
The rule book is actually really good and I did a couple of practice turns with my friends to get a feel. This video helped a ton with clarifying points I got completely wrong! Thanks!
As your friends at the Secret Cabal would say, I am at "full froth" for this game! I can already tell this will be a game where I'll need a "practice" game to truly understand what to focus on. Great video as always.
With this video under your belt, I think you'll find the practice game really helps things click into place, even just a few rounds in, and you'll be all set!
what a great video. looking through the rule book was all so dang overwhelming. this video made it all so much easier to digest the info and apply it. lost my first game, but enjoyed the attempt!
I got into the hobby just after the Kickstarter ended. I cannot describe how happy I am to see there are no Kickstarter exclusives in the campaign. A company as legit as Rodney. Thanks for the video!
Oh. My Goodness!! We can't stop playing the game!!!!! So amazing!! I also did get Wildlands, but I have not even broken the seal on the box. Of course, we did not open the presents until December 28, because the kids were busy on Christmas day. But we are loving Scythe!!!!!!
Rodney thank you so much! Most comprehensive overview and exactly what I needed to save 2 hours of aimlessly browsing though the rulebook. Know I know what to look for that. Thanks!
Thanks for another great video Rodney. My adult sons and I are picking this up tomorrow at our F.L.G.S. we can't wait to play it, and once again your video has been invaluable in getting us ready. Hope to run into you at Gen Con again in 2017.
Thank you very much for the tutorial! This is going to be my guide when I finally put it on the table to try it out and later on to explain to my family and friends.
Two correction noted in the description of the video. Also, you can pick up your own Watch It Played Scythe promo here: www.podpledge.com/project/382/The-Watch-It-Played-Promo-Store/shop
I just got scythe, looked at the rulebook, and thought, "I hope Rodney made a video for this." Thank you!
Happy to help!
Yeah, I just bought the game as well and I found the rule book super unhelpful, thanks for the video
Honestly, Scythe has one of the best rulebooks i've seen. Though, I did rewatch this after the game arrived yesterday lol.
Same!
That's me for every game
CORRECTION: You MAY build a structure on The Factory.
CORRECTION: From the FAQ: The first two sentences on the right column of page 11 (Moving into Opponent-Controlled Territories/Controlled by Workers) should read, “If your character or mech move into a territory controlled by an opponent’s workers (and no other units), its movement ends (even if you have a mech ability that would allow it to move further). Each of the opponent’s workers on that territory immediately retreats to their faction’s home base, leaving behind any resource tokens.” This reflects the original intention of the rule, which allows a player to move a character/mech into a territory containing opponent worker(s), force those worker(s) to retreat, and then move a different unit through that territory.
Rodney, you are our "go to guy" for game tutorials. Always cheerful, professional and most of all clear and knowledgable. We senior game hobbiests appreciate your videos so much! We often refer friends and family to your TH-cam posts. Love you, BGG dude!!!
Thanks so much Alice! Very glad to be a virtual part of your gaming fun :) Really nice of you to leave such kind comments.
These are the clearest teaching videos on any subject I've ever seen. The guy has an uncanny knack for presenting the info in exactly the right sequence so you never feel lost or overwhelmed. Made my hobby so much better.
Very kind of you to say - thanks for the nice feedback.
This is my first time watching one of your videos and I was very impressed with how in depth and clear your explanations were
Thank you Kyle - I hope you stick around!
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for your videos. My family and I used your video to learn the core of playing Scythe. It made it easy to understand the game, and then only have to reference the manual as needed. It was a success, and the game was very enjoyable. I also appreciate your honesty, and correcting your mistake on the factory section. I know the work, time and effort it takes to make a video of this quality, and I appreciate your effort!
Tony, that's very kind of you to take the time to say - thank you. Really nice to know you're enjoying the game!
Im watching games Im not even interested in, as long as its Rodney showing them!
Just amazing how well done and explained your videos are mate, a pure joy to watch!
Thanks so much Marcus, very kind of you to say!
Precisely. If I want to determine if a game is for me, I look for Watch It Played. Rodney just tells me exactly how to play it and it's left to me to decide if it appeals. But not only that, I can examine games that are of no interest to me, just to try to see what other people are enjoying. Thanks, Rodney!
You're a lifesaver, Rodney! Game just arrived today and I've already burned the instruction booklet. Great job!
Reading? BOOO!! Here for you, my friend!
Burned.....the..... [breathing intensifies]
Wait.... you burned the WHAT!!!! (I say this because I always manage to forget the rules of a game)
As long as you don’t burn a legacy rule book.....you’ll be ok
(Notices pandemic legacy book on fire)
AAAAAAAAH😱😱😱😱😱
Go for recycling next time :v
My brother got this game and gave me this video as "homework" to prep me for our first playthrough
Hope this helps you pass the test :)
me too!
Me too!
Haha, that’s exactly what I do too for game night. I got the expansion and so far I’ve only had up to 6 players, which seems more than enough for a fun night. Our first game went from 2pm til 9 pm, with about 1.5-2 hours of prep and learning the rules
This game has the most intricate victory conditions I've ever seen.
And yet no detailed and we'll organised scoresheet to help.
I keep meaning to make one... one day I will.
@@QT5656 it has scoresheets lol for me atleast
@@pennyr7591 The game should have a scoresheet like Wingspan so nothing gets forgotten. My copy didn't come with one (purchased nearly four years ago?!). I don't mean the first winner matrix.
This is such an amazing game. Thank you Rodney for making this so accessible to the masses! Running this at game night tonight and thankfully I could go back and watch this as a refresher.
So glad it was helpful, hope you all had a great time playing!
Wow, Rodney. I just watched this for the second time in preparation for my game group next week. Your videos are far and away the best how-to-play videos around. Truly amazing. Keep up the great work!
Very kind of you to say - I hope you have a great time playing!
My Husband is sleeping peacefully upstairs. I’ve set out Scythe with the intention of triggering his fight or flight response. We’ll see how this goes! ❤️
I hope it's not too frightening and you both enjoy :)
last week, my comp sci instructor introduced this to me and my three classmates on a calm day. this was my first introduction into board games beyond surface levels. i had so much fun, and i just bought it yesterday. i’m sending this video to my friends as “ homework” for our first play through hah
thanks mr. s for introducing me to this hobby
That's awesome Nolan - sound like you've got a pretty cool instructor! Hope you get to enjoy lots more homework like this in the future :)
Try Catan. It's my favorite game
I just bought the game cause of all the amazing reviews. Then I opened the box and was dumbstruck. The rule book is as thick as a magazine. I watched the entire video (very well done, thank you very much), and now I’m utterly overwhelmed. Kind of intimidated to play it, honestly. I’ve never seen such a complex board game in my life! Who comes up with this stuff? I think it’ll take me a month of playing it every day just to learn now. Sheesh!
It's definitely got a lot going on Cindy, so don't feel bad about being overwhelmed - that's very understandable. There are certainly other board games that have a lower barrier to entry (which sometimes make better starting points if you're not used to this much complexity at the start), but if you'd like to stick with this, I believe you can do it! You might even find it helpful to set the game up in front of you with the video playing. Just pause as necessary, and move the pieces around as things are explained. That can often help re-enforce the ideas being shared. Either way, I wish you luck and believe in you. Do report back as you get on with it!
Don’t give up. You will unlock a part of your brain you never knew you had and from then onwards there is a fair chance you will get hooked and look to buy and learn heavier games :) that’s exactly what happened to me and it all started...with Scythe!
Hi Cindy, I have friends who want me to play Scythe and I'm like you - pretty intimidated. I've played board games my whole life and the options here seem almost infinite. I like worker placement games, but sheesh. Guess I'll have to watch this video a few more times.
I used this resource to learn the game, and it was absolutely pivotal in learning it quickly.
I *really*, *really* wish you had a segment that went over the Automa (Solo revision). I know why, in most games, it's not essential, but the Automa is almost a game within a game, and there's nobody better at explaining board games than you.
Glad you'd like more content :) I suppose my hope is that the information provided for the base game is enough of a foundation that a person interested in solo play can then sort those rules out more easily.
Way to go Rodney ! First The Gallerist, and now this. Your the man for tackling some of these heavier larger games for us ..... Great new intro as well, really digging it ! Thanx so much for all you do. Wish you the best, ty ty !
Very nice to know you're enjoying seeing these games - thanks :)
This is the first Watch It Played video I've watched, as I find reading the rules works much better for me than listening/watching someone explain rules. Nevertheless, this was well worth my time and will definitely be helpful as I read through the rules myself tomorrow when the game arrives. I definitely appreciate the time and effort that went into making this video, and it was very well produced. Great job.
Thank you - really nice to know your first experience was a good one :)
Honestly, there's something very relaxing about watching Rodney explain everything.
Ha! Glad you're enjoying :)
Thank you, I read the rule book twice before I found this video and your instruction was infinitely more helpful.
Sometimes, game makers need to evaluate the order in which they present the rules of the game.
Glad you found this was helpful - thanks for checking it out!
This game oozes theme. It's probably got one of the best themes in a board game I've ever seen honestly. Excited to play it.
Hope you get to play it soon Jeffrey!
I'm hosting a party tonight and I'm using this video to teach my friends how to play the game. You have a gift my friend and thanks to the likes of you, Tom, Zee, and Sam I have kept up the hobby of tabletop gaming for the past 5 years. Thank you so much for your rules clarity and playthroughs. Hope you have a fun and safe holiday!
Thanks so much John! Great to know these have been helpful!
I just grabbed the rule book and thought: "let's see if there's a watch it played video for this monster". Great job Rodney.
Happy to assist! Hope you have fun playing!
23:20 - In the rule book (page 18) it states that you CAN build on the factory. This is important for end game planning.
Yep, that’s noted in the description of the video, but I’ll pin a comment to help make it easier to see.
Rodney, I cannot tell you how many times I've watched this video... For a video that's over 6 years old I can't believe its still so useful!
That's really nice to hear Tony :)
Fantastic overview, after watching 2 others, this was the best on youtube. Thanks
+Farske Glad you liked it!
Rodney, it's my first time using your channel to learn to play a board game, it won't be my last. You got us up and running on this great game in no time. Thanks for all you do! Subscribed!
Hey hey Todd - so glad you enjoyed. Welcome!
dagnabit Rodney... you did it. You made Scythe legitimately interesting to me. I like big fancy games as much as the next guy but I thought this was just another big fancy game. Now I actually want to make it happen. I generally try to resist Cult of the New because there's a lot of games I know of only by name and even more that I've never heard of, still I now mildly regret not backing this.
I wouldn't have been able to afford it anyway but I would have wanted to.
Hey Wolfkin, I'm glad to hear you liked what you saw. I know what you mean though. I'm definitely a Cult of the New follower, but it certainly is my hope that in the videos people can find those games that really would be the perfect fit for them. when they're ready to add something to their collection.
I hope you get a chance to try the game for yourself at some point - thanks for checking out the video.
Glad you found the game intriguing - thanks for checking out the video!
My friend who Kickstarted this just gave it to me to try and figure out for him. I have to say, your video was instrumental. It's actually much more streamlined than I thought going in and your video really helped make it click! We've played an initial run through, now to read through the rule book for minutiae. Thanks Rodney!
You're a good friend to take on the rules learning duties! Happy to help a fellow game teacher :) Hope you guys have a fun time playing Heather!
+Watch It Played Well it's not all altruistic. In the end I do get to play the game (and play it correctly hopefully). Thanks again Rodney!
I like having control of knowing I'm playing correctly too :)
Great video! Really pumped to get this game and play it with some friends now, love the depth and variety in decisions you can make. :D
Hope you have a great time playing!
Beautifully and concisely explained. Gained what I could from the rulebook and came here to round off my knowledge of the game to be able to teach my friends. Awesome video!
I hope you have a great time playing - glad you enjoyed the video.
This is terrific! I found a new favorite channel. And by a Canadian, no less! You sound like you're from the Maritimes
You guessed correctly! Glad you like the channel - welcome!
I usually don't watch these because they are long, but this video is awesome. I'm about to sit down and play with my group. Great, great, great, great work, Rodney!
Hope you have a great time playing Chris!
Another awesome tutorial video! Thanks again for making these, they really help to smoothen the learning process and teach the game better. Excellent work Rodney!
Very kind of you to say Renzuo - I hope you have a great time playing!
You take what is quite a heavy game and explain the rules in a way that makes this so much more approachable! That's no easy task. Thank you :)
Thank you so much for the kind words! Glad you found it approachable!
My wife surprised me with this game for Christmas! I had been looking at it longingly for a while, but wasn’t sure if she would be interested in playing it. She said that after she read the descriptions of the games on my list and the reviews, she thought it would be great to play! Cannot wait for our fir run!
i hadn’t played this in over 7 years, but Rodney got me ready to teach and play it in 30 min. Thanks so much.
You're very welcome - I hope you had fun revisiting the game!
Thanks for this. Really had me feeling that I could play this right out of the box.
So glad it was helpful!
Thank you again for your videos. I am not too good with telling people how to play games and I have the video up and everyone understood the game in no time and were able to play with full understanding of the rules. Love your videos.
You're welcome! I'm glad you appreciate them!
Fantastic job as always, Rodney!
Cheers Jason.
P.S. looking forward to saying "hey" again this year. You're going to be at Origins again?
I will be there - say hi :)
Finally got a copy of "Scythe"! Thank you for the video, it made learning the game a whole lot easier. Keep up the great work.
Very happy to help. Hope you have a great time playing!
That was an impressive tutorial of a complex game!
Thank you Joseph!
Boy, you aren't kidding. This game seems extremely complex and this video is epic in scale.
Cheers, Eric!
Thought we had no chance learning this game but this video was great. We had our first game tonight and we were set up in 30 mins only needed to check to book twice during the game. Superb video and superb game. From now on we are only buying games which have been given the 'Watch it Played' treatment. Thanks Rodney.
Hey Kevin - so glad to hear the video was helpful. You can see all the games we've done videos for my checking out playlists :)
Fantastic video, thank you very much! I was watching different reviews and opinion videos but your explanation is by far the most appealing and comprehensible one. Very well explained :)
Excuse me now, I have to order a certain game...
Thank you kindly - glad you enjoyed. Have a great time playing!
You are the best in the bizz Rodney,such an articulate and well paced instruction video
Very kind of you to say - thanks!
Thanks, Rodney. Great video! Now, any chance you're working on a video for the Automa version of Scythe? Some of the symbols on the Automa cards & the Automa movement is a little hard to understand.
Not working on that currently. Don't typically cover the solo side of things - sorry!
Rodney provides the best quality of life upgrade a board gamer could ask for! His explanations set the bar for teaching games. Rock on!
Thank you kindly!
This may be a stretch but... will we per chance be treated to a playthrough series of Scythe?
I imagine that your loyal viewers (wink wink, nudge nudge) would greatly appreciate it
We'll see - lots to record in the next few days :)
It never happened!
@@HalloikbenJim Have faith!
You make hands-down the best how to play videos anywhere, thanks!
Very kind of you to say - thanks for enjoying and leaving a nice comment!
Excellent overview for an excellent board game!
Thank you Chris, I appreciate the kind words.
Rodney, after my 1st year into board gaming, I just want to say, this was the 1st video I watched related to the hobby. Loved it!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Watch It Played I really did. It made me give up video games totally. It was something I wanted to do but not without a replacemement and certainly not without someone like you to help me.
Would you recommend the solo game be a good way to learn for a first playthrough, or is it better to try first with some other board game friends?
Hi Ryan, I haven't tried the solo version, so I can't offer any advice there. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
I played 2 times alone controlling 2 factions, first time until a player got the six stars and stopped, second time I counted points for both factions, worked well to see the mechanics
Hi all
We recently purchased scythe after a recommendation from our local comic book store. We were in awe of how many board games we never even knew existed outside the likes of Smyths toystore.We challenged them, if money was no object what game would they recommend for the most fun and even if it means we have to use our brains a bit more than catan!(They didn't seem to rate Catan that much by the looks of it).
We have had it for about 2 weeks now and my wife has had the game out a couple of times to become accustomed to the way its played, We only actually managed to get a trial run last night with our neighbour's.
It took longer than the time stated which is understandable, I think we started watching your video from around 8:30 and finished playing(whilst still reverting back to rules and your video several times) at about 03:40.
Although we know it wasn't a properly run game and we still need to iron out a few things we thoroughly enjoyed it.
I would like to ask all of you and even your other subs which other games you would rate?
Thanks
Hi Andrew - Scythe is certainly a well regarded game, but I'm not sure if it's what I would have recommended to players just new to the modern board gaming hobby (unless you REALLY want to dive in head first). There are several other games of varying complexity to explore. You'll find a playlist on our channel of videos for games aimed at people newer to the hobby.
Thanks for the reply, I have no regrets getting this game, and glad I did dive head first.
Please if you could share the link you are referring to. Kind regards
@@andrewburgess9153 Sure thing: th-cam.com/play/PLHvfN_pNBj_GKPwy1JHsvGRY8AybbfJ8E.html
How many times do you have to practice the "my eyes never break contact with the camera" game box drag? :)
I've had 5 years of practice :)
Great video, Rodney. I'm heading to play Scythe for the first time tonight. Your rules explanation was very helpful!
Great to hear and I hope you have a fun time playing!
Somehow this is entertaining to watch even though I know the rules
Wow! That was more than a mouthful my friend but as always, clear and concise. You are truly the Master of Rule Explanations! All hail Rodney! Now to add this behemoth to my collection!
Hope you enjoy it :)
Could you please make a tutorial on how to get Kickstarter games immediately without having to wait for production and shipping? Tia
The game is available in a print and play version.
Trikk lol
Thank you very much! When I first opened this box I was very much overwhelmed and the amount of pages in the book didn't help. After watching this (3 times) I've taught the game to 7 other people. We're now playing the rise of Fenris campaign and all the expansions!
It means a lot to hear that you've been able to use the video to teach so many others! Hope you've all been enjoying yourselves with the expansions!
12:55 ZOMG! The Cows are spies!
We always suspected - now we know!
I just bought this game and found this video. First video I've seen by you, definitely will not be the last! Excellent work!
Very glad you enjoyed - glad to have you here!
Oh no, GAS(Game Acquisition Syndrome)-ing for this game now. Help!
This was an excellent reference video. I just recently received this as a gift and was worried how I was going to teach other friends to play without completely confusing everybody. I think I have a better grasp on it now. Thank you!
+Photonrain07 So nice of you to say, I hope it helps and you all get to enjoy the game!
Waaaaaaaaaaaay too much going on.
Thanks for checking out the video!
No problem, great job on the explanation.
Just played last night and this helped us so much! Very enjoyable first play and pretty similar to Villainous + Katan. Looked overwhelming but you explained it perfectly
So nice to know you found the video helpful Colin!
I got this game for my wife for Christmas and as I am the one who learns the rules, I'm sure I'll be rewatching this video soon after it arrives. Despite SU&SD saying that it plods along I'm excited to play now that I've watched it explained very well! Thanks Rodney :)
You’re welcome Connor! I hope you both have a great time with it :)
Thanks once more Mr. Smith! I've played my first game solo (as two players), learning the rules and I STILL catch something in your videos that I didn't realize.
Very glad the video was a help :)
Thank you very much for this video. We started Scythe yesterday, and very much needed more information than the rulebook provided. You served that purpose admirably.
I'm very glad the video was a help to you!
Your channel is new to me, so I'm now looking forward to seeing more.
Great to have you here!
Great instructional video! I’ve played the game once but had limited understanding of how it worked. After watching this video I think I have a decent understanding of how to play. Great thematic game.
I hope you have a great time playing James!
This video has saved me so much time trying to read that rule book again and again
So glad it's been useful!
What a fantastic video!! This is the first of your videos I've ever watched, and probably won't be the last. Thanks Rodney, you're a lifesaver!
Wonderful to have you here and thanks so such kind words! Do subscribe, we'd love to have you back :)
A friend recommended scythe but before I buy any game I have to see if Rodney has a video. Needless to say I just ordered the game. Thank you Rodney for all you do for the gaming community!
So kind of you to say - glad the videos have been helpful!
Your How To videos are very professional and comprehensive. I prefer them to videos with all the jokes and commentary.
I'm glad these have suited your tastes - thanks!
Hey Rodney, I congratulate you for your very explanatory videos. I am writing to you from Italy and I have to say that I prefer to watch your videos in English rather than the ones in Italian because yours are much clearer. At the moment I have watched the one by Brass Birmingham and this one by Scythe but I will definitely be watching more! Congratulations again!! Chiara
So very kind of you to say Chiara. I just visited Italy this past year for the very first time and absolutely loved it. Had a wonderful time visiting several beautiful and historical locations, and had the best coffee of my life. Greetings back from Canada!
Thank you Rodney. Don't know what I'd do without your videos!
You're very welcome - have a great time playing!
As usual, a brilliant video that removes the requirement to read the rules! It would be nice, down the track, to see the solo rules in action. Thanks. Mike
Glad you liked it Mike. I don't tend to cover solo rules, but you will find them in the rule book which is available online as a PDF in case you want to explore that further.
Hi Rodney. Late to the game but just bought this in time for our Monday night gaming session. I have 4 reasonably hardcore gaming mates and this game is the first contribution that I've provided (after maybe 10 years). Really appreciated your review, partly owing to depth and clarity, but mostly because you speak and explain like a normal adult would.
Thanks for the kind comment Derek - I hope you all have a great time playing!
Needed a refresher after having only played once a few months ago. This is a huge help, thanks! New subscriber after this one!
Glad it was helpful and thanks for subscribing!
The rule book is actually really good and I did a couple of practice turns with my friends to get a feel. This video helped a ton with clarifying points I got completely wrong! Thanks!
So glad this could help - happy playing!
Thank you so much for everything that you do. My collection is exponentially increasing the more I watch!
Very happy you're enjoying the content :)
Dude this was so good. Thanks for the effort in writing and editing these.
You're very welcome - thanks for the kind words!
As your friends at the Secret Cabal would say, I am at "full froth" for this game! I can already tell this will be a game where I'll need a "practice" game to truly understand what to focus on. Great video as always.
With this video under your belt, I think you'll find the practice game really helps things click into place, even just a few rounds in, and you'll be all set!
what a great video. looking through the rule book was all so dang overwhelming. this video made it all so much easier to digest the info and apply it. lost my first game, but enjoyed the attempt!
So glad the video was helpful - and all the best on the next attempt!
Great video! It helped four of us newbies play for the first time with little confusion.
I'm glad the video was a help to you!
I got into the hobby just after the Kickstarter ended. I cannot describe how happy I am to see there are no Kickstarter exclusives in the campaign. A company as legit as Rodney. Thanks for the video!
Very happy to share - glad you're liking what you're seeing :)
Oh. My Goodness!! We can't stop playing the game!!!!! So amazing!! I also did get Wildlands, but I have not even broken the seal on the box. Of course, we did not open the presents until December 28, because the kids were busy on Christmas day. But we are loving Scythe!!!!!!
So glad to hear you're enjoying it Frank!
Oh the hype train is rollin'! I've been looking forward to this video since it was announced...it really seems to be living up to it all!
Fantastic 'how to play' tutorial here... got us up and running with Scythe straightaway!
Really nice to hear. Hope you had fun playing!
This was the BEST walk through of Scythe I've seen... and I've recently watched many videos on the game as I'm intending to grt it!
Thanks Kase, very glad to know you liked it!
@@WatchItPlayed Just bought it yesterday, first game with 5 players happening tonight... wish me luck!
Rodney thank you so much! Most comprehensive overview and exactly what I needed to save 2 hours of aimlessly browsing though the rulebook. Know I know what to look for that. Thanks!
You're very welcome - so glad it was helpful!
Really enjoyed that - considered backing, so I found it very interesting to see it in its final form. Much appreciated.
A pleasure to share - thanks for checking it out!
Finally got around to finishing this video after owning the game for almost a year. Time to pull it off the shelf!
Have a great time playing!
thank god for this video, after 2 hours of trying to read through the rule this video saved my game night! (:
+Robert Titus Very glad to hear it was helpful!
Whoever makes your music is a genius.
And whoever made intro as well.
Chaz and Diego (you'll find their info in the credits).
Excellent job explaining. My copy of Scythe will be arriving Nov. 23 and I can't wait to play. Thanks Rodney.
Hope you have a great time with it!
I just got the game this week and am stoked to play. This was a really fantastic video for learning quickly. Great job!
Thanks Jared - I hope you have a great time playing!
Thanks for another great video Rodney. My adult sons and I are picking this up tomorrow at our F.L.G.S. we can't wait to play it, and once again your video has been invaluable in getting us ready. Hope to run into you at Gen Con again in 2017.
Hope to see you then (and that you guys have a great time with Scythe!)
Thank you very much for the tutorial!
This is going to be my guide when I finally put it on the table to try it out and later on to explain to my family and friends.
I hope you all have a great time playing!
I watched this to figure out how to play the digital version of the game on Steam. You explain it MUCH better than the tutorial.
Very glad this was helpful - have fun playing!