I backed the game for a dollar, and waited for the last minute to finally go in on the Titan pledge. All the chatter from people who have played it has been extremely positive. Your review got me excited to crack open my rulebook. Thank you!
This game looks amazing. I would have eaten this up as a kid. Looking forward to playing this with my son. Great overview. Really helped sell me on it.
We play this game with my 8years old son, and it's amazing and so fun!! We already finish the campaign, but now we create our own story and the game is really good for this!
if the corespace rules are too overwhelming, all the terrain and miniatures are fantastic to use for a more lightweight round of five parsecs from home
I was hesitant until I watched Your review. I have just ordered (Starter Set + Deluxe Rulebook for now) and cannot wait to play. Thank You very much! :D
Awesome vibes of Paranoia the Rpg + Stainless Steel Rat Heists + Ice Pirates Movie + Judge Dredd chaos + Freelancer the video game... I have to have it all
I think the game is fantastic but I don’t get to play it much because of the set up and take down time. I’d play it more if I had a dedicated table to keep it set up. But with me changing games a lot and only having one small table to use, it doesn’t get played.
thanks for your covering this game! I did not find any coverage of the game. I bought it right away :) now i wait for the delivery to test it myself and create a campaign to play through! I like the skirmish, RPG Style of play. Awesome!
Great review! I just got the game and am super excited. I got the core,deluxe book,Yamato crew,Zeds and a extra player board. Did you ever get any multiplayer games in? I love Necromunda and this looks like a game I can convince my non Games workshop friends or my wife to play. It reminds me of Cowboy Bebop, Shadowrun, and Firefly.
Almost seems like mission overload. I have been intrigued but wonder whether the amount of possibilities might be just a bit too much for me. Interesting that it calls to your mind Stainless Steel, which couldn’t be more on the opposite spectrum, component-wise. That’s a tip of the hat to the awesomeness of Greg Costikyan’s design. I would like to see you actually play this game and discuss how much rules knowledge/reference it takes to put the mechanics into action. Nice vid.
As always I´m looking forward to and enjoying your personal rambling about games and this looks very interesting ;) How much setup-time do you think each scenario requires ? Is there a lot of bookeeping between scenarios ? Asking because its hard enough to get my group together, and usually I´m the one soloing a camapaign to learn the game and at the same time keeping track of the groups game....
Book keeping between scenarios is SUPER minimal. Almost non-existent. You just fill in a few spaces on your character and ship cards with dry erase maker. Set-up can be longer than other games. I'd say about 30 minutes once you get the hang of it.
First of all great review, you showed the possibilities of this game. Have you visited the Battle Systems Core Space page yet, it is a must. They have provided a ton of downloads already to enhance your gaming experience, including the reference sheets from the back of the book. Just as importants are sheets for all the skill as well as a handy guide to the variuos trade shops in the game and which weapons are available to buy. On top of this BS are also publishing extra scenarios for the game every Monday Given this was their first foray into miniature games, I think they did a first rate job, but now its time to save the pennies for the Fantasy KS that is coming soon.
Thanks! It's such a great game for a first game. Reminds me of Dungeon Degenerates in this regard. Both of these games are the first games from their creators, and both are better than many games coming from established creators. And yes, they're providing lots of neat free stuff on their webpage. All in all, Battle Systems seems like a great company, one that really loves their products and their players.
Doesn't look like this made your Top 50 this year, but would it be in your Top 100? Just curious because you seem to like it so much and it foes look SO cool.
Had to sell it. Just don’t have the space to keep it set up, and the set up and take down time are too long to play it enough. Only games I own were in consideration.
@@TheDungeonDive Makes sense. They have an upcoming KS for a fantasy dungeon crawler, Maladum, coming up late Summer / Fall. Does look really cool, but likely with those same issues.
On its surface, the game looks like its made for me. I'm still asking myself a) if the rules are clunky are and b) how annoying the measuring of distances with a ruler will be to me. I can tolerate clunky rules to some degree, as long as they have a good reasons to exist and really add something enriching to the game, but the measuring of distances with a ruler was always something I disliked in games -- and it seems to be especially complicated and problematic because of the (indeed really nice) 3D-terrain. Can anyone elaborate on these 2 aspects ?
This game is the opposite of clunky. One of the best rule sets I’ve ever played. Elegant, well written, easy to learn and teach, and allows for all kinds of interesting situations and scenarios. Because the maps are small, measuring is super easy and never a hassle. You can also play by counting squares, but that adds a lot of time. Measuring keeps thing going fast.
I can't really say. Probably? But you will be missing the character dashboards and some other components, and while these may not be absolutely necessary, I can't imagine playing without them. But if you're more flexible, then I'm sure you could play a close proximity using the deluxe rule book and some terrain.
Hi Daniel, I was wondering if you had a chance to play this with your wife? I'm looking for a game we can play together as a couple that is deeply immersive with a strong narrative story. We've tried JiME recently and really felt it was flat on many levels. Would love to hear if you are still enjoying CS and your thoughts about the current KS.
No. Far too many rules for her. :). I still absolutely love the game, but I sold it because it just don’t have the room to keep it set up, and it takes too long to set up and take down to play it on a whim.
@@TheDungeonDive we would love a game that takes over like that. We want something that pulls us in and won't let go. Maybe we will give the new KS a shot. Thanks. Love your channel by the way!
I backed the game for a dollar, and waited for the last minute to finally go in on the Titan pledge. All the chatter from people who have played it has been extremely positive.
Your review got me excited to crack open my rulebook.
Thank you!
This game looks amazing. I would have eaten this up as a kid. Looking forward to playing this with my son.
Great overview. Really helped sell me on it.
We play this game with my 8years old son, and it's amazing and so fun!! We already finish the campaign, but now we create our own story and the game is really good for this!
Picking this up based your review Daniel. :)
I’m really looking forward to this. Cheers
Hope you like it as much as I do!
if the corespace rules are too overwhelming, all the terrain and miniatures are fantastic to use for a more lightweight round of five parsecs from home
I was hesitant until I watched Your review. I have just ordered (Starter Set + Deluxe Rulebook for now) and cannot wait to play. Thank You very much! :D
I hope you like it! Such a great game.
Awesome vibes of Paranoia the Rpg + Stainless Steel Rat Heists + Ice Pirates Movie + Judge Dredd chaos + Freelancer the video game... I have to have it all
That’s a lot of awesome things!
@@TheDungeonDive Are you still loving this game? I want to grab it along with all the expansions... it just looks so great to me.
I think the game is fantastic but I don’t get to play it much because of the set up and take down time. I’d play it more if I had a dedicated table to keep it set up. But with me changing games a lot and only having one small table to use, it doesn’t get played.
Just got the game. Your review Nailed it.
Thanks! Enjoy the game!
thanks for your covering this game! I did not find any coverage of the game. I bought it right away :) now i wait for the delivery to test it myself and create a campaign to play through! I like the skirmish, RPG Style of play. Awesome!
Nice! Hope you enjoy it.
Damn. You even got the spider expansion!
Jay Smith yeah. I got so lucky.
Great review! I just got the game and am super excited. I got the core,deluxe book,Yamato crew,Zeds and a extra player board. Did you ever get any multiplayer games in? I love Necromunda and this looks like a game I can convince my non Games workshop friends or my wife to play. It reminds me of Cowboy Bebop, Shadowrun, and Firefly.
thefrenchspy81 still haven’t played multiplayer.
Almost seems like mission overload. I have been intrigued but wonder whether the amount of possibilities might be just a bit too much for me. Interesting that it calls to your mind Stainless Steel, which couldn’t be more on the opposite spectrum, component-wise. That’s a tip of the hat to the awesomeness of Greg Costikyan’s design.
I would like to see you actually play this game and discuss how much rules knowledge/reference it takes to put the mechanics into action. Nice vid.
Geek Gamers with Stainless Steel Rat, I meant it reminds me a bit of the books, not the old game. :)
It really isn’t an overly complex game. The hardest part is remembering the icons, but that can be alleviated by using a cheat sheet.
@@TheDungeonDive Oh, got it! I've never read the books--just the story in Ares mag
@@GeekGamers01 They're so good! Super fun reads.
The Dungeon Dive I hope you do a play through vid!
As always I´m looking forward to and enjoying your personal rambling about games and this looks very interesting ;) How much setup-time do you think each scenario requires ? Is there a lot of bookeeping between scenarios ? Asking because its hard enough to get my group together, and usually I´m the one soloing a camapaign to learn the game and at the same time keeping track of the groups game....
Book keeping between scenarios is SUPER minimal. Almost non-existent. You just fill in a few spaces on your character and ship cards with dry erase maker. Set-up can be longer than other games. I'd say about 30 minutes once you get the hang of it.
First of all great review, you showed the possibilities of this game.
Have you visited the Battle Systems Core Space page yet, it is a must. They have provided a ton of downloads already to enhance your gaming experience, including the reference sheets from the back of the book. Just as importants are sheets for all the skill as well as a handy guide to the variuos trade shops in the game and which weapons are available to buy.
On top of this BS are also publishing extra scenarios for the game every Monday
Given this was their first foray into miniature games, I think they did a first rate job, but now its time to save the pennies for the Fantasy KS that is coming soon.
Thanks! It's such a great game for a first game. Reminds me of Dungeon Degenerates in this regard. Both of these games are the first games from their creators, and both are better than many games coming from established creators.
And yes, they're providing lots of neat free stuff on their webpage. All in all, Battle Systems seems like a great company, one that really loves their products and their players.
Great review - your enthusiasm is contagious 👍
nice review. Well lucky on the goods delivered, you saved a lot there with that mix up :)
Haha. Yeah. I did. Got very lucky.
Im trying to figure out how to combine Core Space missions with XIA Legends of a Drift System.
Did you ever find out a way to incorporate them together?
Doesn't look like this made your Top 50 this year, but would it be in your Top 100? Just curious because you seem to like it so much and it foes look SO cool.
Had to sell it. Just don’t have the space to keep it set up, and the set up and take down time are too long to play it enough. Only games I own were in consideration.
@@TheDungeonDive Makes sense. They have an upcoming KS for a fantasy dungeon crawler, Maladum, coming up late Summer / Fall. Does look really cool, but likely with those same issues.
With that I’ll probably get the book only, and use existing 2D maps for play.
great review...sold me on it...
So, do you prefer Core Space over Shadows of Brimstone OR SoB over CS?? Hmmmm?? LOL Both very good but got to pick one. Which one?? 😉🤣
Shadows of Brimstone.
Do you have nom combat encounters? Do you do anything else other than combat? Do you have global events? Combat and non combat?
It’s mostly combat but there are events and the way the NPC factions act addd a lot of chaos and interesting elements to the game.
@@TheDungeonDive Thank you.
Thanks for the video. Looking at the new kickstarter now. How is the setup and takedown?
Takes quite awhile. While I love the game, I ended up selling it because I don't have the space to keep it set up.
I cannot find this anywhere.
Any suggestions?
beaglegod1 only available through the Battle Systems website. No retail.
@@TheDungeonDive Thank you sir, I'll head over now!
On its surface, the game looks like its made for me. I'm still asking myself a) if the rules are clunky are and b) how annoying the measuring of distances with a ruler will be to me. I can tolerate clunky rules to some degree, as long as they have a good reasons to exist and really add something enriching to the game, but the measuring of distances with a ruler was always something I disliked in games -- and it seems to be especially complicated and problematic because of the (indeed really nice) 3D-terrain. Can anyone elaborate on these 2 aspects ?
This game is the opposite of clunky. One of the best rule sets I’ve ever played. Elegant, well written, easy to learn and teach, and allows for all kinds of interesting situations and scenarios. Because the maps are small, measuring is super easy and never a hassle. You can also play by counting squares, but that adds a lot of time. Measuring keeps thing going fast.
I want the game but the starter is out. Can I pierce a game together with just rules and minis and terrain?
I can't really say. Probably? But you will be missing the character dashboards and some other components, and while these may not be absolutely necessary, I can't imagine playing without them. But if you're more flexible, then I'm sure you could play a close proximity using the deluxe rule book and some terrain.
worth it for primarily solo?
Oh yeah. That's how I'm playing it now, and how I will play it most of the time.
Did you get the extra mission terrain “shootout at zeds” [bar]? Ah no, that was a Titan Pledge on KS
Dara M waiting for that expansion.
Hi Daniel, I was wondering if you had a chance to play this with your wife? I'm looking for a game we can play together as a couple that is deeply immersive with a strong narrative story. We've tried JiME recently and really felt it was flat on many levels. Would love to hear if you are still enjoying CS and your thoughts about the current KS.
No. Far too many rules for her. :). I still absolutely love the game, but I sold it because it just don’t have the room to keep it set up, and it takes too long to set up and take down to play it on a whim.
@@TheDungeonDive Thanks! Sorry to hear it didn't work out. It seems my quest will continue in search of adventure.
If you have the room to keep it set up, and play it a lot, it's amazing.
@@TheDungeonDive we would love a game that takes over like that. We want something that pulls us in and won't let go. Maybe we will give the new KS a shot. Thanks. Love your channel by the way!
Thank you.
Did you turn off the volume? Getting nothing. Getting full windows sound, other videos have volume. This one nada.
I've got volume here. Just checked.