Isn't it better if you are start player to take out loan? This means you will be start player again since you didn't buy anything and can develop a steam engine right away. If not first and people develop same thing. If last and all develop then canal is fine as what you said happens.(which is the best outcome for last player)
I found it very satisfying to take out a loan and pay it off in the same turn, not losing anything from negative income. But your suggestion is foolproof and probably wiser in a competitive game.
Great tips! Even some things I hadn’t thought of yet and I have 20 logged plays! This is arguably my favorite euro. So tight and crunchy right up to the end.
I did! Nicely done :) along with the clarification text about level 1 being built in rail. It all still flowed nicely. Oh, btw, I almost grabbed Farmers of the moor revised edition from my game store the other day but they had Ladies of Troyes expansion for Troyes so I had to go with that. Been looking for it for a while. They also had a pack of Agricola cards that I debated grabbing based off your videos. Maybe next time.
I have got Ladies of Troyes, the best kind of expansion - it doesn't change the rules but just adds more cards. I actually have been trying to get a contributor for a video on that game! No joy though. As for the Agricola decks, no point buying them if you can't get a lot of Agricola played so I commend you for your self-discipline!
Purist! Do you have the Roxley Games edition? I did play the 2009 Lancashire. I didn't quite click with it but I remained intrigued. I didn't get a chance to play it again though. I remember it was hard to line up a sell action without someone using your port. In lockdown I tried Birimingham on Tabletopia and it was the most exciting game experience I had in years! Now you mention it I would like to try Lancashire again. I am looking forward to playing the published version of Birmingham when we get out of lockdown - tabletopia is a beta version.
@@UnfussyBoardGames I have the Roxley Lancashire. The reason why I bought it was because it had an app version. I like physical games with other people, but digital games against AIs. However, there is talk about an app of Birmingham, and if that comes out, I may buy Birmingham, too. I guess it is best to first build cotton, and then build port and ship in one round.
@@HelmerAslaksen How interesting that there is an app! I might look into that. I don't use apps much but I did enjoy Through The Ages. That said, gaming with friends takes up enough of my time as it is. But not in lockdown obviously!
@@UnfussyBoardGames I mostly play with my kids, and they are not quite ready for Brass, yet. The app is quite good. I win on 3-player, but I struggle with 4-player. I need a strategy video! :-)
The building that produces iron in the game. Historically, steam engines were used in iron blast furnaces. Some pictures are here: ethw.org/Thomas_Newcomen_and_the_Steam_Engine
Scenario 1 Turn 1 You (start player): Develop Scenario 2 Turn 1 Player A: Develop Player B: Develop You: Take a loan Scenario 3 Turn 1 Player A: Develop Player B: Develop You: Build a Canal Turn 2 You: Take a loan & build a steam engine
Isn't it better if you are start player to take out loan? This means you will be start player again since you didn't buy anything and can develop a steam engine right away. If not first and people develop same thing. If last and all develop then canal is fine as what you said happens.(which is the best outcome for last player)
I found it very satisfying to take out a loan and pay it off in the same turn, not losing anything from negative income. But your suggestion is foolproof and probably wiser in a competitive game.
Thanks for this advice. My first game of Brass Birmingham last night since February 2020. Using these tips I won a rare victory.
That victory is all down to you mate! But thanks, I really appreciate your comment. I don't think I've won a game of this yet :-D
What an awesome music at the end of the video! Cant get enough of it!
Yeah! Ten Feet [Daxten Remix] by Curio. It's on RUclips. Thanks!
Great tips! Even some things I hadn’t thought of yet and I have 20 logged plays! This is arguably my favorite euro. So tight and crunchy right up to the end.
See how I cut out the mistake you spotted! I was VERY fortunate that I could do it! Thanks so much for the correction!
I did! Nicely done :) along with the clarification text about level 1 being built in rail. It all still flowed nicely. Oh, btw, I almost grabbed Farmers of the moor revised edition from my game store the other day but they had Ladies of Troyes expansion for Troyes so I had to go with that. Been looking for it for a while. They also had a pack of Agricola cards that I debated grabbing based off your videos. Maybe next time.
I have got Ladies of Troyes, the best kind of expansion - it doesn't change the rules but just adds more cards. I actually have been trying to get a contributor for a video on that game! No joy though. As for the Agricola decks, no point buying them if you can't get a lot of Agricola played so I commend you for your self-discipline!
Troyes would be a perfect “meets historian” game.
I'm old school and play Lancashire. How about a similar video for that one? :-)
Purist! Do you have the Roxley Games edition? I did play the 2009 Lancashire. I didn't quite click with it but I remained intrigued. I didn't get a chance to play it again though. I remember it was hard to line up a sell action without someone using your port. In lockdown I tried Birimingham on Tabletopia and it was the most exciting game experience I had in years! Now you mention it I would like to try Lancashire again. I am looking forward to playing the published version of Birmingham when we get out of lockdown - tabletopia is a beta version.
@@UnfussyBoardGames I have the Roxley Lancashire. The reason why I bought it was because it had an app version. I like physical games with other people, but digital games against AIs. However, there is talk about an app of Birmingham, and if that comes out, I may buy Birmingham, too. I guess it is best to first build cotton, and then build port and ship in one round.
@@HelmerAslaksen How interesting that there is an app! I might look into that. I don't use apps much but I did enjoy Through The Ages. That said, gaming with friends takes up enough of my time as it is. But not in lockdown obviously!
@@UnfussyBoardGames I mostly play with my kids, and they are not quite ready for Brass, yet. The app is quite good. I win on 3-player, but I struggle with 4-player. I need a strategy video! :-)
@@HelmerAslaksen I'll get on that app then! :-D
What do you mean by steam engine?
The building that produces iron in the game. Historically, steam engines were used in iron blast furnaces. Some pictures are here: ethw.org/Thomas_Newcomen_and_the_Steam_Engine
Scenario 1
Turn 1
You (start player): Develop
Scenario 2
Turn 1
Player A: Develop
Player B: Develop
You: Take a loan
Scenario 3
Turn 1
Player A: Develop
Player B: Develop
You: Build a Canal
Turn 2
You: Take a loan & build a steam engine
Nobody needs to watch the video. Just read this 😀
Repost: I am a descendant of Josiah wedgwood
Thanks for reposting Alison! Is your ancestry that drew you to this game? Have you played it? Very cool!