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Learn and Play -- Into the Whirlpool
Let's learn how to play the Into the Whirlpool -- the first entry into Hermann Luttmann's new series of American Civil War themed games. Rules will be explained and the first scenario will be demo'd to illustrate how the game works.
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Into the Whirlpool -- First Impressions
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Into the Whirlpool is the first of what presumably be a series of engagement-level offerings showing focused portions of much larger battles that occurred during the American Civil War. Aspects of both miniatures and conventional board gaming are blended together to breathe life into this first example, focused on The Wheatfield, one small part of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Eylau 1807 -- An Overview
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I continue my look at Eylau 1807 by digging in deeper and evaluate this new game system. Eylau is the first of what will be a series of games covering great battles of Napoleonic history. Take a look, and see if this is right for you!
Battles of Napoleon: Eylau 1807 -- Unboxing
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Eylau 1807 is the first in a new series of Napoleonic battle games, published by Sound of Drums publishing. I present the basics of what you get in the box, PLUS, some of the ideas used to design the game, and significant mechanics the designer used to implement them.
ISS Vanguard Review
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ISS Vanguard is Awaken Realm's newest space opera, where players travel the universe in search of information on an alien race. The game consists of activities on board the ISS Vanguard, followed by away team missions down to various planets that are encountered. Narrative take center-stage in Vanguard, as the 100 pages of log entries are read out to you in your travels. A rather good, and free...
Traces of War -- Play Demonstration
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Traces of War focuses on the Soviet offensive into the Ukraine not long after the Battle of Kursk in 1943. The Soviet offensive rolls forward opposed by a more nimble, but smaller, German opponent into early 1944. Released by Vuca Simulations, and designed by the talented Tetsuya Nakamura, players are given the chance to experience the Soviets on the offensive in a playable, yet sophisticated g...
Gettysburg -- Play Demonstration
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Gettysburg, the 4th in the line of ACW games released by Worthington Publications, is demonstrated and explained for your viewing pleasure.
Gettysburg July 1-3, 1863 Unboxing
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Gettysburg July 1-3, 1863 by Worthington Publishing the 4th installment in their Old School Wargames Civil War series is unboxed and shown for your viewing enjoyment. On the simpler side of wargaming, this series presents various historic battles from the American Civil War in an attractive and playable format, reminiscent of the less complicated and eminently playable games that brought us int...
Spruance Leader Game Play -- PART 2 of 2
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My demonstration of Spruance Leader's game play is continued and concluded in Part 2. Finally, an opinion of the games strengths and weakness is given.
Spruance Leader Game Play -- Part 1
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Spruance Leader game play is demonstrated, plus commentary given on thoughts and observations on the game itself. Spruance Leader is a solitaire game published by DVG Games as part of its so-called "Leader System" that typically focuses on air campaigns. Spruance Leader adapts the system to near-modern naval combat with the Soviet Union. Have a look and decide for yourself their level of success.
Leveling Up -- Game Table Complete!
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The 2nd level of my home-grown game table is now complete! I've wanted to upgrade my game table for years; about 3 years ago I began getting serious and began planning and filling out my shop with the tools I would need. With this video, I show the final update focusing on the new 2nd level that was just completed, along with some additional accessories that I have added. Hopefully, I can inspi...
Improving your DVG Games
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Come take a look at how to improve your play experience with any game in DVG's Warfighter and Leader systems. I stumbled across card and counter organizer trays that are designed to make playing your favorite DVG games neater, better organized, and even more fun. Come take a look and see what you think.
North Africa '41 -- Play Demonstration -- How to Play
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North Africa 41, designed by Mark Simonitch, and published by GMT Games, continues the 19xx system with an entry into North Aftrica in World War 2. It allows players to explore the 1941 campaign from the point where Rommel and the Afrika Korps enters the war in March 1941 through the end of the year. Here, game play is explored and explained, using the opening moves of the campaign game. While ...
North Africa 1941 Overview
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Lets take a look at North Africa 1941, the most recent extension of the 19xx line of operational level games, published by GMT Games, and designed by Mark Simonitch. North Africa '41 joins the North Africa campaign at with the arrival of Erwin Rommel and the Africa Corps in March 1941, and plays through the end of that same year. #gmtgame
Mr President -- The American Presidency 2001-2020 -- A Game Reviiew
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Mr President is a solitaire game placing you as POTUS, behind the Resolute Desk and and in the Oval Office. You and your administration are in charge of both US Domestic and Foreign policy. Domestically, push to get your agenda through a recalcitrant Congress. Arm Bending may become the order of the day. Internationally, you quickly find out that half the world hates you, and will not stop to f...
Oceans of Fire -- Unboxing and Analysis
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Oceans of Fire Unboxing and Analysis
A Most Fearful Sacrifice -- 2nd Edition Overview
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A Most Fearful Sacrifice 2nd Edition Overview
Making Cup Holders For My Game Table
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Making Cup Holders For My Game Table
League of Dungeoneers -- Play Demo and Review Opinion
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League of Dungeoneers Play Demo and Review Opinion
The Oaken Knight -- 100th Video, Featuring My Favorite Games
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The Oaken Knight 100th Video, Featuring My Favorite Games
The League of Dungeoneers -- An Unboxing
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The League of Dungeoneers An Unboxing
Downfall of the Third Reich -- An Overview
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Downfall of the Third Reich An Overview
This War of Mine, The Board Game -- Review
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This War of Mine, The Board Game Review
Did you see the third guy from the left on 3rd Arkansas?. Thats my great grand pappy!
I’ll say hey to great grandpa when I continue the video! - Paul
Thanks Paul! Terrific overview of the game.
Thanks Hermann. More coming. I really want to show the game playing at a normal pace so guys understand that it can play “snappy”. I’m also going to put in a plug for upgrading the next games to a more “deluxe” format with mounted and larger maps. And oh, would I like to see some real minis (see “rally round the flag” from Lost Battalion for idea, conveniently shown on a RUclips channel near you!). Great job taking ACW gaming in a new direction. - Paul
Great work!
Great video. Well done. I hope I can get my 68 year old head around the rules when my copy is delivered tomorrow. I have never been a fan of earlier GMT rule books as they have always made them text heavy. This does look quite interesting.....almost a dog fight management sim. Again, thank you for a great play through. Any advice on how I should start learning the rules? I would like to know how you learnt it.
Hello Mr Dice! Well…, my 67 year old head managed it okay…, so hope does indeed spring eternal! Actually, this game is different than most others, as the rules are organized to lead you through play (almost) from the minute you open the box. Just be careful that you correctly apply the stickers to the right cubes and you should be in the air defending the Fatherland in no time. For most games: 1) read the rules, skim the scenario book, and designers notes, 2) pick a scenario and struggle through it, making all kinds of mistakes, and 3) re-read the rules and discover all the stuff I did wrong. At this point I am usually competent to play and even shoot a video for you guys. Enjoy. - Paul
This game is fascinating to me, Thanks for making this video!
No problems, Mr Strategery! - Paul
great job
:^)
Whew I thought you quit! (Your one of my favs.)
Hey Phalanx! No such luck…, I’m still here. Sometimes I am sidetracked with “honeydo” items, or wood projects. This time I decided go dig out one of the monster games I’ve been collecting and learn how to play. Thunder in the East is still set up under the 2nd level of my table. My problem now is that my wife wants a cabinet like I just did for my saw blades for her hobby stuff. I’m retired, but somehow I’m busier than ever, which I guess is a good thing. Stay tuned…, I’m ramping up on a play demo video for “Whirlpool” coming soon to a RUclips channel near you. - Paul
@@theoakenknight1748 honey do this and honey do that? That's why I went back to work after retiring at 55. My wife was worse than a FedEx supervisor . Did you ever go to Chickamauga and Lookout Mountain battlefield?...they have a cool diorama of the battle. Also I drove through Gettysburg.
Hey Paul! Hope all is well! Thanks so much for this terrific overview. I appreciate the kind comments. I don't know if I have the most number of different ACW series but I may have the record for the most games that cover some portion of Gettysburg! 😆 I really like Blue Panther's production quality and Alex Zatarain's artwork and I appreciate their hard work on this project. Thanks again and hope you enjoy it!
Hey Hermann! And made in ‘merica is awesome sauce! I’ll be following up with a play demo video so the good folks at Blue Panther get their moneys worth out of me. Tell them that my almost 70 year old eyes really appreciate the 12 point type font in the rule book. - Paul
@@theoakenknight1748 Ha! That was Ryan Heilman's handiwork ... we both agreed that we needed to get that book as legible as possible and he did a great job laying it out.
I am pleased with mine. I ordered the version with the canvas map. It will still need some plexi or clamps to lay flat but maybe over time it will stretch out. One of my counter sheets was heavily misaligned so the numbers were "lost" when punched. That was quickly replaced by the publisher when I sent them a photo (GREAT SERVICE!). One minor thing is the box size I received is slightly too small to fit a standard counter tray. I tried several brands. Not the end of the world. Baggies or half counter trays (or maybe trimmed trays--I haven't tried that) can work but just an observation. I do like that they made the box thick to fit all your stuff, 2 copies of the play aids, & easily legible cards!!
Hi Jim. I have everything punched but have not yet stored the counters. I was hoping to use a counter tray but sounds like it’s time to pull out my snack-sized baggies instead. Glad to hear Blue Panther helped you out, and also hopefully they get better at counter alignment. I’ll be pushing counters tomorrow, so a play demo video won’t be too far behind. Thanks for commenting! - Paul
I received my copy about three weeks ago, i was truly intrigued by the concept. I have to say after dabbling with it a bit i can say with confidence that i cant wait fir the next game
Hello Patrick. Me too, and most likely it will be even more polished. Take care…. - Paul
Great playthrough. Thanks for the videos.
Thank you sir…. Take a look at my Holland ‘44 series if you want more. Cheers! -Paul
44:50 - For a Determined Defense, you only use one or the other of the TQ and Armor Rating modifiers, never both. Also, the Armor Rating Comparison is only available if the Lead Unit is a tank and it can only help the defender, never hurt them.
30:38 - You don't get the TQ shift for this attack because the Ranger Bn. isn't part of the MAF.
OMG Mr Asynchrony! You get the award in the “most comments on a video” category. 🤩. Most Excellent! - Paul
38:50 - The tank unit has to take the hit since it provided a shift.
35:40 - A1/D2 also allows the opposing player to choose the losses.
8:29 - A slight correction - Mechanized units can enter Flooded hexes as long as they are entering via a road.
Great video. Very informative.
1:05:00 - When a defender is eliminated but the Determined Defense was successful, the attacker can only make a Limited Advance (i.e. only into the vacated hex).
46:54 - The German auto-victory conditions for cadre losses apply to all scenarios, not just the full campaign.
29:40 - Strategic Movement markers can only be placed on mechanized units, so the bicycle units cannot use strategic movement. Now what can do is put a truck marker on them, which gives makes them move like a mechanized unit with 5 MP, then give them an SM marker and they can move 10 hexes.
14:27 - For an S2 result, you only get to bank one airborne replacement. The second step is permanently lost. (20.2.2)
These are very cool. I really enjoy the both the Warfighter and Leader series of games. Just ordered 6 of each. Thank you for the heads up and review!
No problems, Mr Easy! My guess is that you will want more than 6 once you get them. - Paul
Like this game. Interesting and fun
Hi Lawrence! I also like it because I can remember most of the rules, so I can just pick it up and play after setting it down for a while. A low barrier to having fun!! - Paul
I lost my play book. I left the box at my gaming club and the only thing I can't find is the stupid playbook. Why they didn't include it as one book is beyond me. The publisher is of no help either.
Just bought it. Getting it tomorrow. I'm sooo excited!!
Hey Herb! Yup I have a tracking number for my 2nd edition upgrade kit and other goodies. Looking forward to it, too! - Paul
I really love your relaxing intro music.
Hello Felip! I like the music too, although when I first started I was told a few times that I had it run too long and too loud. But I adjusted and think it is all good at this point. Thanks for commenting. - Paul
My game just arrived and the Movement Cost sheet for Pike says: “1/3 MP ROAD TO ROAD, IGNORE TERRAIN IN HEX IF INFANTRY IN COLUMN, MOUNTED CAVALRY, LIMBERED ARTILLERY.” So perhaps the designers already changed this.
Hi John. I know they were talking about it, so I’m not surprised. Thanks for the update! - Paul
I feel like Norm MacDonald is teaching me TRC. I like that a lot.
Hey Mr Tar Nation…. First time I’ve ever been compared to a dead comedian! Good.., I guess. - Paul
Well done
I 15:35 really like the round chits for activation: easier to differentiate between two units.
Another great and informative video. Particularly helpful to hear your comparison of Skies vs Storm. Really seems like no reason to own both. And if choosing between one, then Skies maybe the better choice… Does seem perhaps a bit puzzling as to why Storm was designed and released even though by all accounts a great standalone game by a well-regarded designer… Thanks for the video. Great channel
Thanks for the kind words JJ. Puzzling to me too… one of the mysteries of the universe! - Paul
Great video. Entertaining. Easy to follow. Really helpful re: understanding the rules and what gameplay is like. Thanks! 👍
Great game, great designer! Thanks JJ. - Paul
Units with tiny dots are motorized, units with ovals in center of counter are armored/tracked vehicles.
Hello! Just wandering how you now feel about the game? Do you play regularly, do you still play it at all? Always interested in hindsight views? I have the ‘all-in’ on the second printing coming any day now and can’t decide whether to keep this or sell on? It looks like a real ‘love letter’ to old school D&D but does it still hold up against more modern games… or will it end up on my pile of shame…
Hello Mr Flipz! No I have not played lately; I’ve been doing my Gettysburg thing which is always a good thing for me. But the v2 upgrade is coming out soon and I expect to revisit once I have it. - Paul
Nice review, thank you for that :-) Please make sure to use living rule version 1.4, we added some clarifications and a couple nice details after getting a lot of great feedback from gamers all over the world.
Hello. I very much appreciate your comment on my review. I’ll take a look at v1.4, but I very much hope for an expanded (extended example of play) and sanitized v2.0 with your next game in the series. The guys at Hexasim took 3 game releases to get their “Eagles” system stable, so if you can do it in two that would be great! A most excellent first release and some thought-provoking ideas. - Paul
@@theoakenknight1748 Hello Paul, you are totally right. I think the effort we make and having already version 1.4 (which will soon be released officially and will be the final verion) shows how seriously we take the demand for some clarifications and also, many gamers asked for more detail (like the supporting offensive role of Horse Artillery). We will also include an extended example of play. It should NOT take us 2 or 3 games to have a waterproof system. My goal is to have that done with 1.4 of Eylau.
I agree the game heavily favours the axis in the 41' scenario. However, the Soviets are much stronger in 42 (more tanks, a fighter and a bomber). With that airpower the Soviets can attack exposed tanks without having to risk their own tanks and artillery, effectively delaying the Germans. The Chineese are also much stronger in 42 compared to 41, having double the amount of infantry if I recall correctly. Overall the 42 scenario is fairly balanced, perhaps the allies could use a small bid (one inf in Egypt and India, for example).
For fun, I’m thinking of trying: 1) Allow the US and UK to transfer up to 10% of their production to the Soviets as lend-lease. 2) Japan and USSR do not begin the game at war. a) Japan may not declare war until China is defeated. b) USSR may not declare war until after Germany is defeated. What do you think? - Paul
@@theoakenknight1748 Assuming you mean the 41 scenario, I dont think it will be enough to balance the game. Especially point 2 b would help Japan, as it can go all in on China/India and not worry about an exposed Manchuria. I think giving Britain 1 inf in Egypt (to prevent Egypt falling turn 1), 1 inf or artillery in India (to contest the Japanese) and 1 Chineese inf in Wuhan could be enough. Perhaps even add 1 Soviet unit in Moscow (artillery or tank), to give Russia something to fight back with on turn 1.
This game looks like a Confederate steam roller. Confederate combat weight, limited to zero moral issues (game mechanics) reforming a panicked unit that falls back and in a 1 hour turn reforms-marches further forward than before-shoots-melee? No penalties? 100% BS! I have a feeling the terrain effects on Pikes should stay. I think it actually benefits the Confederate forces more! They see the Union troops coming from everywhere there is no fog of war. Unless the Union rolls 9s and 10s and the Confederates 2-3s in combat it is game over! I question the artillery ratings. And Davis's Brigade is not Green rated? Leader incompetence should have some calculation! I did love the video! Great job my issue is the game mechanics.
Gosh John…, don’t hold back…, say what you really mean! 🤬🤢🤮. The game is fairly low in complexity, so you do give up some detail along the way. It traces its lineage all way back to circa 1975 with its great grand daddy “Terrible Swift Sword”, an all-time fave of mine. Dad was “High Tide of the Confederacy”, another good one. The pike rule is just flat wrong, as Union units cannot get to where they did historically. Even the designer is talking about changing it now. Like most G’burg games, the ANV must win by noonish July 2nd or they lose. Without command control constraints, the Confederates best play is to charge Cemetery Hill at dawn July 2nd. But that’s how most Gettysburg games work. Thanks for your comment; most excellent read. - Paul. PS, You are right about Davis; a little nepotism goes a long way.
More like four decades.
Hello Mr Metro! I think fast wins, 6-9 turns, generally go Axis. But Allied wins take twice as long, and yes, can take all day to do. - Paul
Think the recon unit is also halved on the first combat. (Vehicle units are halved against forts not just tanks).
Hey Chris! I’m sure you are right. Perfection is so darn hard to do! - Paul l
Rule 9.5.1 - “Tank Units are halved attacking into Fortifications.” The tank units are silhouetted. I believe you may be mistaking this for the Tobruk Perimeter. 9.6 Terrain - “Vehicle Units have their Attack Strength halved.”
@@danielperalta8867 It's on the TEC , also mentioned in the errata.
Liked this play through very nice.
Glad you enjoyed
I rushed in Heth first shot of the game and he was dead first two rolls where both 10s
Well, some might claim that as value added to the ANV. It’s a cool game. - Paul
Is there an app for this? I don't think I have seen so many charts, draws and rolls needed just to move into a room, and so much calculating just to do 1 attack. 🤨
Hi KC. I am not aware of any app that would help. The game plays a lot like good ole D&D, except there’s no DM to do the due rolls for you. I am still in awe that this is a one man project. - Paul
I absolutely love the color pallet for this game. I wish all Eastern Front games looked this way. Also, it's like Vuca actually wants you to get their games to the table and play. The production quality and accessibility is off the charts.
Hello Tolkien…. Yes it is a first class production with rules short enough that I can set it up, do a quick review, and start playing. - Paul
why is the map upside down?
Hey Mr 6664! When I set up for a video I evaluate how I can get the best overall shooting angle. In ToW, I wanted the primary axis of the Soviet attack to be nearest the table edge, so I could get my best shooting angle in that region. Given that in fact-to-face play at the table, most games have one player or another looking at the map sideways or upside down, that’s just part of the deal of being a hex-and-counter wargamer. Thanks for commenting! - Paul
Now you just need me to play the French (because my wife's French).
Oui oui, mon sewer! Always room for a new Nappy system! - P
Was a bit surprise at the amount of counters, I did not realize that there was that many. I think the map is very popular among gamers or so I seem to have gather on different comments but I really don’t like it, feel wrong to me but I can’t really point out exactly why. It just rub me the wrong way 😊
Hey Patrick! Maybe you have a thing against white? Seriously, I like the board overall. The vertex-only printed hexes work for me, and how else could you represent a landscape in a blizzard? Only critique I have heard is that the hexes may be a little too small for the counters, but nothing serious, especially since there are no corner nubs to get hung up on. - Paul
@@theoakenknight1748 yes it’s too white. I know why they did it like that 😀
@@patrickols It's winter and a blizzard and we wanted to portrait this. A summer themed Eylau map is simply not cutting it for us. The next module, Quatre Bras, will be in summer ;)
There are actually a good amount of counters but many many of them are markers. And I guess they rather put too much markers than too few in the box :-) I totally agree with the remarks about the non existence of nibs, this is a outstanding, never saw that in any other game. The map is "too white"? Well, it was winter LOL
Can’t wait to get this one to the table. I was curious your thoughts on another Napoleon system if you ever played, Richard Bergs Triumph and Glory? I got the two volumes in that recently as well
Hi Michael. I’m afraid most of my Nappy battlefield system experience is limited to La Batt and Hexasim’s Eagles. It’s most excellent to see another come along, though, and once they get the rules sorted out it could be a real winner. 🏅. Something about 40 years ago I was in an inter club miniatures game with 40,000+ figures on the floor. To this day I cherish the memory of my Prussian artillery forcing the Young Guard to rout past Napoleon! Epic!!! - Paul
The map is beautiful
Thank you
Nice tutorial on how to start 3Rd World War 😊
Thank you
War is important.
And it is well that it is so terrible….