Logan is articulate, passionate, and, probably, the world's most concentrated expert on Hoplomachus: Victorum. I have not watched this, yet. I am going to prepare some lunch, sit down, and enjoy this 100 minutes of Hoplomachus: Education.
This is what a how to play is all about, thank you so much! As a visual learner, reading rulebooks has always been a challenge for me. This provides such a better level of understanding for me in more ways than I care to mention. Thank you very much for this.
Excellent, looking forward to it! With someone other than Krakenlance perhaps? He got a playthrough already on another channel. But either way looking forward to it!
Wow, I feel like I should pay for this how to play video, it's so good. I don't think I'm seen a better How to Play video. Every time I had a question during the video, you literally answered it after I thought it.
This video is fantastic. Such a clear, controlled and concise explanation of the game. I haven’t ordered this yet but this explanation really helps me decide if I want to or not; in advance. Thank you CTG (and yes I plan on ordering it!) More of these types of video please
I must say I'm impressed with this video. Absolutely brilliant explanation. I didn't expect that level of teaching skill from a nonprofessional “how-to-play” content creator. Thank you!
Thank you! This is one of the best how to play. Long video but watched the whole thing at once. Long but not boring. Listening again at work. My copy comes Friday! Thanks again.
Tremendous. Very fluent, really knows and appreciates the game. Never felt bored even for such a long video. Well done and thank you. Now’s the time for me to plunge into this fantastic looking game!
Stoked you made this video! Thanks for all your help in the forums and with this video, Logan. You are a true Hoplomachus Hero (even if the box crushed you)
I can't believe I just watched a 2 hour how to play video, but holy cow, Logan is excellent. The Rodney joke at the beginning and end is awesome, but also highlights that this guy is professional! Nice work CTG, as always.
Just watched the lot. Really really well put together : gets the rules across very succinctly (with the right min amount of humour!) and conscise. Can Logan do a tutorial for Cloudspire and Burncycle too?! (Hoping he’s lined up for Skyrim too!)
Usually I'm sleeping during these videos before the end... And I almost didn't ! First time time ever :D He is pretty good at explaining it and his passion is keeping you awake !
This was immensely helpful and well done! Was able to jump into the game and play along to quickly take off the training wheels. Outstanding game, loving my first play through and excited to look at more heroes and strategies.
This video got me started with the game today! Was putting it off because I was intimidated --yet also super excited to play. Now I'm well on my way to getting murdered by the scion! Thanks for the great tutorial. Keep it up! 💪👌♥️
I watched this video twice and I barely understand anything, but I feel like I must buy whatever this man is selling. Excellent video, this game looks great.
Such a fin-tastic overview extremely clear and made sense for me after briefing over the rule book and setting everything up. I just got this game and can't wait to play this right now thank you for the video!
This video is so helpful, thank you! I’ve been trying to work through the rulebook but this clarified a lot, currently midway through Act 1 with Krakenlance, on my way to battle Decimus as the first primus, wish me luck!
Thank you for making this video. I just received Victorium and Remastered, and feel a lot more confident to get them to the table, especially Victorium for solo
Such a good video. I really hope Elder Scrolls will get one like this :) One nit: 1:10:48 - you forgot the First Strike on your Harpooner, could have saved HP on your hero
At around the 21:49 mark, the atlantean harpoonsman popped up in your camp. I tried to go before and after this point of the video and I cannot determine why they are there. Thank you!
at 1:08:56 Couldn't you have used the Harpoonsman to attack? With First Strike and a range of 3, it seems like it could have. Or, am I missing something?
Great intro. I must say, if there is an award for heaviest game (literally, the one that weighs the most) Victorum is definitely in the running! Especially when you consider that the box size isn't huge.
The Harpoonsman would indeed get to attack with First Strike had Logan chosen to do so. Not remembering his unit's abilities definitely cost him a free attack.
The Harpoonsman would indeed get to attack with First Strike had Logan chosen to do so. Not remembering his unit's abilities definitely cost him a free attack.
I’m thinking the same thing. On page 33 of the rules, under Stacking Stats and Skills, I read it that the Arena Rule takes effect, and then the Tactic Chip would be on top of that.
So good. You are a very good teacher. Thank you sir "the most fun part of the game, losing" :-)))))) Question: why did they remove your video from bgg?
I reached out to QM to see if the Canadian portion had already left the US for BGB, but they said they don't share that info without Publishers lead/ok. So please tell me the Canuck portion is well on its way to BGB. ;) Can't wait to play! ARGH! They did tell me the US portion was finished shipping though. That's nuts!
Any sort of update for us Canadians would be very much appreciated. Although to be honest, I had no idea this game had been produced and shipped ( I was a late backer during the last Too Many Bones campaign so I probably don't get the updates). So just the fact I may be getting this in January would be amazing. I thought it was still being designed lol.
@@bholmes4 last couple updates CTG said we’ll likely be 2-3 weeks behind the US. If you got in on the late pledge for Hoplo, I would bet dollars to donuts you’ll have it January ;)
@@jazepi Actually now that I've had time to think about it I think I had to get it all shipped with Too Many Bones Unbreakable. Oh well, at least I didn't miss out on this and hopefully get it in early 2023.
Great video! Just one question - after winning Primus fight, defeated Primus goes to the bag with local units or not? If yes - is it possible to recruit it to my capm later after winning Sport event?
When facing the Scion, did you forget to add 4 Bains to the 6 you had earned, from each Vesuvian units remaining in the.stack When your encampment moves onto thee Scion event, gain a bane for each unit remaining in the Vesuvian faction stack - as per started on the Vesuvia arena card. Your bain track had amassed to 6 bains, so an additional 4 making 10 would have meant 9 health (allowing for the 1 blessing remaining) to each bad boy coming out, not 5. Is this not correct?
confused with 'Dazed' and Innate Skill: 'Tactical' does that mean the unit with 'Tactical' Innate skill Can *only* move while dazed. Or can the unit attack as well?
It can only move. It's basically overriding part of the restriction, but not all of it. First Strike is the other side of the coin, allowing a unit to attack its first turn but not move.
17:50 you stated that when spectating you can look at the top 3 cards of any deck. However, the rulebook states it has to be the deck matching your current location. Which is correct?
I have a question in regards to enemy targeting. Let's take for example 36:58. If the left opponent was one space down, that would make it so he cannot reach anybody. Who would he target and try to move to in that case, the Hero (because it's higher on the priority list) or the Strongest opponent (because it's closer)?
If none of a unit's priorities can be reached, it uses its movement to get as close as possible to the highest priority on the list that is present in the combat.
Do we have 12 weeks max to do main events and after that fight a Primus/Scion (for the equivalent of a year of 52 weeks) or you have to fight them at week 12 max for a total of 48 weeks maximum?
Logan is articulate, passionate, and, probably, the world's most concentrated expert on Hoplomachus: Victorum. I have not watched this, yet. I am going to prepare some lunch, sit down, and enjoy this 100 minutes of Hoplomachus: Education.
Logan nailed it!
This is what a how to play is all about, thank you so much! As a visual learner, reading rulebooks has always been a challenge for me. This provides such a better level of understanding for me in more ways than I care to mention. Thank you very much for this.
I think this is the BEST How-To video for any board game EVER. Good Job!
I don't know who this guy is but he deserves a raise - this was an amazing tutorial 10/10
Awesome stuff. I'm doing a solo playthrough this Friday, and watching this, combined with reading the rulebook thrice should help me out :)
Excellent, looking forward to it! With someone other than Krakenlance perhaps? He got a playthrough already on another channel. But either way looking forward to it!
Wow, I feel like I should pay for this how to play video, it's so good. I don't think I'm seen a better How to Play video.
Every time I had a question during the video, you literally answered it after I thought it.
This video is fantastic. Such a clear, controlled and concise explanation of the game. I haven’t ordered this yet but this explanation really helps me decide if I want to or not; in advance. Thank you CTG (and yes I plan on ordering it!)
More of these types of video please
I must say I'm impressed with this video. Absolutely brilliant explanation.
I didn't expect that level of teaching skill from a nonprofessional “how-to-play” content creator.
Thank you!
+1
Thank you! This is one of the best how to play. Long video but watched the whole thing at once. Long but not boring. Listening again at work. My copy comes Friday!
Thanks again.
Tremendous. Very fluent, really knows and appreciates the game. Never felt bored even for such a long video. Well done and thank you. Now’s the time for me to plunge into this fantastic looking game!
Stoked you made this video! Thanks for all your help in the forums and with this video, Logan. You are a true Hoplomachus Hero (even if the box crushed you)
I thought I was going to have to force myself to watch this, but Logan did an amazing job keeping the tone of the video engaging.
Thanks for the shout-out! Proud of you, Bro!!!! 👊💪
Very very good explanation mode/style. Very easy to follow and greatly enriched with details. Thank you!
Brilliant teach …using this along with Ricky Royal’s play through really bedded in the rules for me …and made this game a pleasure to play !
I can't believe I just watched a 2 hour how to play video, but holy cow, Logan is excellent. The Rodney joke at the beginning and end is awesome, but also highlights that this guy is professional! Nice work CTG, as always.
Fantastic run through. Very clear and precise.
Just watched the lot. Really really well put together : gets the rules across very succinctly (with the right min amount of humour!) and conscise.
Can Logan do a tutorial for Cloudspire and Burncycle too?!
(Hoping he’s lined up for Skyrim too!)
Can't agree more!
2 great things today. this video and got my shipping notice for hoplo
Usually I'm sleeping during these videos before the end... And I almost didn't ! First time time ever :D
He is pretty good at explaining it and his passion is keeping you awake !
Why is the art so stinking gorgeous
Perfect timing! One battle in. I want to make sure I get it right. I can already tell this is going to be very high on my favorite game list!
This was immensely helpful and well done! Was able to jump into the game and play along to quickly take off the training wheels.
Outstanding game, loving my first play through and excited to look at more heroes and strategies.
Timely release ... this beauty just landed on my doorstep today.
This video got me started with the game today! Was putting it off because I was intimidated --yet also super excited to play. Now I'm well on my way to getting murdered by the scion! Thanks for the great tutorial. Keep it up! 💪👌♥️
I watched this video twice and I barely understand anything, but I feel like I must buy whatever this man is selling. Excellent video, this game looks great.
No doubt, there were put a lot of thoughts into this video. Very structured, clear and easy to follow. Excellent work!
Such a fin-tastic overview extremely clear and made sense for me after briefing over the rule book and setting everything up. I just got this game and can't wait to play this right now thank you for the video!
I watched the whole video and just Wow! Your level of explanation is on another level, I am amazed
This video is so helpful, thank you! I’ve been trying to work through the rulebook but this clarified a lot, currently midway through Act 1 with Krakenlance, on my way to battle Decimus as the first primus, wish me luck!
You can also use the lid to the stand as a snack bowl when you aren't using it...
Multipurpose!
Fantastic video. Would love for you to do a similar video for the individual arenas. Would be super helpful.
Thanks for this video. Please keep making such Videos for all future ctg games. Great explanation in a reasonable length. Just perfect.
Just set up and looking forward to learning a bit quicker with this thank you!
What a great video! Many thanks!
This video convinced me to buy Victorium. I’m so excited. I’m a huge Chip Theory fan, and loyal customer.
Just got my copy the other day. I can't wait to get some playtime in. Thank you so much for the vid, I seem to learn/retain info best this way.
Thank you for making this video. I just received Victorium and Remastered, and feel a lot more confident to get them to the table, especially Victorium for solo
So that's how you pronounce Taotie...
Very helpful and nicely made video, thanks!
Thank you for this. Very helpful after reading the rulebook. Answered all my question, well done Logan!
This was such a great tutorial! Thank you so much. Hope you create more for future CTG games just like it!
Wow. A really good tutorial. Thanks you. Now I have understand well how priorities work. ❤❤
Epic. I got my copy. Can't wait to dive in
Fantastic teacher
Such a good video. I really hope Elder Scrolls will get one like this :)
One nit:
1:10:48 - you forgot the First Strike on your Harpooner, could have saved HP on your hero
Thank you for the video. I setup and started reading. This will help greatly with learning this beautiful game
best how to play ever seen
thanks for this
At around the 21:49 mark, the atlantean harpoonsman popped up in your camp. I tried to go before and after this point of the video and I cannot determine why they are there. Thank you!
Has to be a mistake, here for the same reason lol. I’m like how did he get that local unit!
at 1:08:56 Couldn't you have used the Harpoonsman to attack? With First Strike and a range of 3, it seems like it could have. Or, am I missing something?
You say take the top 3 cards of any deck but on page 16 it specifically says “draw the next three cards from the top of your locations event deck”
Great intro. I must say, if there is an award for heaviest game (literally, the one that weighs the most) Victorum is definitely in the running! Especially when you consider that the box size isn't huge.
Looks like you don't have Cloudspire + expansions 😅
@@vankosi97 I need to first reinforce my board game storage shelves. He He
Frosthaven would like a word with you.
@1:10:50 doesn't the Harpoonist get a First Strike attack at range 3?
The Harpoonsman would indeed get to attack with First Strike had Logan chosen to do so. Not remembering his unit's abilities definitely cost him a free attack.
1:11:18 You can use First Strike right? Was that forgotten?
The Harpoonsman would indeed get to attack with First Strike had Logan chosen to do so. Not remembering his unit's abilities definitely cost him a free attack.
@1:02:50 A local Mountaineer with Adrenaline wouldn't have 4 movement? Can a stat only be affected once by other factors?
I’m thinking the same thing. On page 33 of the rules, under Stacking Stats and Skills, I read it that the Arena Rule takes effect, and then the Tactic Chip would be on top of that.
Logan confirmed in the CTG discord that the video was incorrect there and that the Adrenaline boost should have applied.
@@brianbaker3731 Thanks for clarrifying.... I was also struggling on this...although it`s a great video
So good. You are a very good teacher.
Thank you sir
"the most fun part of the game, losing" :-))))))
Question: why did they remove your video from bgg?
Just got the Game, great Video, thanks :)
Thanks for the video, it drives my hype up even more! I'm wondering about the shipment to Indonesia, any estimation when it will arrive?
Excellent video!
1:04:38 the rival unit got Adrenaline so it should have 4 movement (3 movement from local unit + 1 from Adrenaline) right ?
Logan confirmed in the CTG discord that the video was incorrect there and that the Adrenaline boost should have applied.
Very well done!
I reached out to QM to see if the Canadian portion had already left the US for BGB, but they said they don't share that info without Publishers lead/ok. So please tell me the Canuck portion is well on its way to BGB. ;) Can't wait to play! ARGH! They did tell me the US portion was finished shipping though. That's nuts!
Any sort of update for us Canadians would be very much appreciated. Although to be honest, I had no idea this game had been produced and shipped ( I was a late backer during the last Too Many Bones campaign so I probably don't get the updates). So just the fact I may be getting this in January would be amazing. I thought it was still being designed lol.
@@bholmes4 last couple updates CTG said we’ll likely be 2-3 weeks behind the US. If you got in on the late pledge for Hoplo, I would bet dollars to donuts you’ll have it January ;)
@@jazepi Actually now that I've had time to think about it I think I had to get it all shipped with Too Many Bones Unbreakable. Oh well, at least I didn't miss out on this and hopefully get it in early 2023.
@@bholmes4 Very excited for that one. I think (based on nothing but speculation) we might see it late spring/early summer.
We're currently expecting Canadian backers of the campaign to start receiving Hoplomachus: Victorum/Remastered sometime in January!
"Here's the difficult I recommend you start with..."
Sets up and plays harder difficulty.
Challenge accepted :)
Great video! Just one question - after winning Primus fight, defeated Primus goes to the bag with local units or not? If yes - is it possible to recruit it to my capm later after winning Sport event?
Unfortunately, you are not allowed to recruit a Primus. It is discarded.
When facing the Scion, did you forget to add 4 Bains to the 6 you had earned, from each Vesuvian units remaining in the.stack When your encampment moves onto thee Scion event, gain a bane for each unit remaining in the Vesuvian faction stack - as per started on the Vesuvia arena card. Your bain track had amassed to 6 bains, so an additional 4 making 10 would have meant 9 health (allowing for the 1 blessing remaining) to each bad boy coming out, not 5. Is this not correct?
Can you do this for mercury boots? New to the game and starting with that since I don’t want a super long game.
Is there something that we can printout or read that explains the abilities more in-depth?
Can we reroll with Blessings? Cant find it in the rules:
That intro :)
confused with 'Dazed' and Innate Skill: 'Tactical' does that mean the unit with 'Tactical' Innate skill Can *only* move while dazed. Or can the unit attack as well?
It can only move. It's basically overriding part of the restriction, but not all of it. First Strike is the other side of the coin, allowing a unit to attack its first turn but not move.
17:50 you stated that when spectating you can look at the top 3 cards of any deck. However, the rulebook states it has to be the deck matching your current location. Which is correct?
The rulebook is correct. When in doubt the rulebook is the go-to as the rules may have changed over time but the rulebook is their final form.
I have a question in regards to enemy targeting. Let's take for example 36:58. If the left opponent was one space down, that would make it so he cannot reach anybody. Who would he target and try to move to in that case, the Hero (because it's higher on the priority list) or the Strongest opponent (because it's closer)?
If none of a unit's priorities can be reached, it uses its movement to get as close as possible to the highest priority on the list that is present in the combat.
@@ChipTheoryGames So the hero it is, thank you :)
Why does fury aura take priority of taunt? The text for taunt day it must be attacked
That's what you get for trying to be Rodney Smith! LOL jk, that intro had me cracking up.
Some other example of combat would be appreciate like the New Argonauts arena. I'm not sure to play this arena right.
And a complete game would be even better!
Do we have 12 weeks max to do main events and after that fight a Primus/Scion (for the equivalent of a year of 52 weeks) or you have to fight them at week 12 max for a total of 48 weeks maximum?
Fight 12 so 48. The 12th day is for the final fight
@@fredericcourcy1915 Thanks!
Probably a sport
Watch it played Rodney Smith! 😳😲
"Probably a Sport"! 😂
Krakenlance looks just Like Heavy Weight Boxer Deyontay Wilder
The intro would've been hilarious if you said "There are rules for solo play, that I'll for you to discover on your own and just end the video 🤣
Krakenlance is a 100% Deontay Wilder