Here is an idea for a future game or video: Cole, you are in a very good position for mentioning the thematic reasons behind certain rules, so I would love it if you could mention them. It would help with remembering the rules or with simply appreciating them. The video would be a tad longer maybe, but it would maybe feel shorter because it would be more interesting than a mechanical exposition of the rules. 😀
With each Video I'm getting more pumped about this game. Great job! Hopefully we'll see a physical copy rules video down the line. Thanks for all your hard work.
Here is a usability suggestion: I understand that when the marker falls on the 0 of the pass/fail track, it should be flipped, so I'm thinking that it would help if the 0 space showed a little "flip" icon. 😊
Good outcomes are associated with low dice rolls. Is there a particular reason why the opposite convention (keep the highest roll, 5-6 is a success, etc.) couldn't be used? This would be similar to the common convention. I'm only in the middle of the video and realize that I may have missed something that explains the current convention...
I have a question: it seems like the governor General is meant the director of trade obsolete, but who then can transfer existing ships to different regions? I can't seem to find it in the rulebook or on the cards so far.
It seems to me a LOT has changed. I'm trying to figure this game out today (Feb 2023) and the Family phase seems completely different. Looking for a different tutorial now. :-(
Hey Drew/Cole. Can we put "old" in the title of these outdated videos? I just had a new player who watched the entire video, and sent it to our new group. Only for me to inform him that it was super out of date.
Hey Sam, really glad you mentioned this! I'll update the title and description so folks know to use the San Diego Hist Con Video or a different one for the most up to date teach. Sorry to your players that got looped into an early build of the game!
Great looking game, interesting concepts and game play, but way too many fiddly rules (2X - 3X my budget) A "game about negotiation" but after an hour+ of explanation, you did not get to negotiation examples. I watched the gameplay videos and have a better idea. Maybe combine the two - gameplay with teaching in one video. It may be too late for this loved old project - I really want to back it, but having a tough time imagining getting it to the table for a gaming group unless they are all invested enough to study the rules and play multiple times. Likely rewarding fun for the right group, but unfortunately, not for me. I would have to relearn the rules between plays, and reteach - too big a barrier. Looking forward to Pax Pamir! Edit: there is some discussion of negotiation starting at 1:22:30 , but watch the training videos for a much better understanding, and see page 8 of the current draft of the rules linked from the kickstarter page.
I feel the same. I love the theme, and the game looks like it could be fun, but I can't see my gaming group getting into it, we just don't have the time. We love Pax Pamir - the basic gameplay is simple, just two actions, and the game fits our usual time envelope nicely. John Company, sadly, looks like it would be nice to have, but just wouldn't get played.
@@dragonade85 It's pretty crazy that this very niche game has generated so much interest. I backed it purely because I have an academic interest in the setting but I am under no illusions that it would ever get played tbh. Here's hoping the solo mode is something to write home about as that's the only way I have been able to play Pamir.
The board and cards design are great, but gameplay is too random. 30 mins of negotiations can be busted with a roll of a die. When storms come to all seas, the company can lose almost all of its' fleet. That is totally unreasonable. I wonder how the gameplay was designed...
Here is an idea for a future game or video: Cole, you are in a very good position for mentioning the thematic reasons behind certain rules, so I would love it if you could mention them. It would help with remembering the rules or with simply appreciating them. The video would be a tad longer maybe, but it would maybe feel shorter because it would be more interesting than a mechanical exposition of the rules. 😀
I'd love thematic reasons tour as well
25 minutes in and I’m lost. A good sign!
With each Video I'm getting more pumped about this game. Great job! Hopefully we'll see a physical copy rules video down the line. Thanks for all your hard work.
Thanks for the tutorial! Amazing way to flatten the learning curve.
Thanks for the video. I have the game and can’t wait to play
Thank you for this game and tutorial !!!
Here is a usability suggestion: I understand that when the marker falls on the 0 of the pass/fail track, it should be flipped, so I'm thinking that it would help if the 0 space showed a little "flip" icon. 😊
Thanks for the video and congratulations on the successful kickstarter! If you find the time to add some time stamps, I would really appreciate it.
Any chance that we'll see an update video with a playthrough of the current rules as is before the pledge manager/late pledge closes?
Tried the base game (1710) yesterday with TTS. A great game
I'm curious, how much, if at all, did the rules change from this teach to the final?
Good outcomes are associated with low dice rolls. Is there a particular reason why the opposite convention (keep the highest roll, 5-6 is a success, etc.) couldn't be used? This would be similar to the common convention. I'm only in the middle of the video and realize that I may have missed something that explains the current convention...
I have a question: it seems like the governor General is meant the director of trade obsolete, but who then can transfer existing ships to different regions? I can't seem to find it in the rulebook or on the cards so far.
Cole hates British Food confirmed. :D
How much has the game changed since this video? The board on TTS right now looks different.
It seems to me a LOT has changed. I'm trying to figure this game out today (Feb 2023) and the Family phase seems completely different. Looking for a different tutorial now. :-(
Can the Director of Trade use his ability to open orders multiple times in a turn? I guess I have the same question for other similar abilities.
One thing that bugs me is the combined Standing and Debt track with different markers. I feel like it's not very pratical.
Hey Drew/Cole. Can we put "old" in the title of these outdated videos? I just had a new player who watched the entire video, and sent it to our new group. Only for me to inform him that it was super out of date.
Hey Sam, really glad you mentioned this! I'll update the title and description so folks know to use the San Diego Hist Con Video or a different one for the most up to date teach. Sorry to your players that got looped into an early build of the game!
Is the TTS mod already available? Is there a Discord group that would be patient with a new player over a weekend?;)
A link to the TTS mod can be found on the Kickstarter campaign page.
Great looking game, interesting concepts and game play, but way too many fiddly rules (2X - 3X my budget) A "game about negotiation" but after an hour+ of explanation, you did not get to negotiation examples. I watched the gameplay videos and have a better idea. Maybe combine the two - gameplay with teaching in one video. It may be too late for this loved old project - I really want to back it, but having a tough time imagining getting it to the table for a gaming group unless they are all invested enough to study the rules and play multiple times. Likely rewarding fun for the right group, but unfortunately, not for me. I would have to relearn the rules between plays, and reteach - too big a barrier. Looking forward to Pax Pamir! Edit: there is some discussion of negotiation starting at 1:22:30 , but watch the training videos for a much better understanding, and see page 8 of the current draft of the rules linked from the kickstarter page.
I feel the same. I love the theme, and the game looks like it could be fun, but I can't see my gaming group getting into it, we just don't have the time. We love Pax Pamir - the basic gameplay is simple, just two actions, and the game fits our usual time envelope nicely. John Company, sadly, looks like it would be nice to have, but just wouldn't get played.
@@dragonade85 It's pretty crazy that this very niche game has generated so much interest. I backed it purely because I have an academic interest in the setting but I am under no illusions that it would ever get played tbh. Here's hoping the solo mode is something to write home about as that's the only way I have been able to play Pamir.
The board and cards design are great, but gameplay is too random. 30 mins of negotiations can be busted with a roll of a die. When storms come to all seas, the company can lose almost all of its' fleet. That is totally unreasonable. I wonder how the gameplay was designed...
Hideously complex, could have been 95% as detailed with 30% of the mechanics.