Devilry Afoot Battle Report, a Discovery of Witches, Folk Horror Tabletop Skirmish

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  • Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024

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  • @gregdowdy795
    @gregdowdy795 Месяц назад +13

    This was a great video - well done with nice special effects. I have been playing these games for over 50 years and this is the best solo or co-op game ever. Great era, 13 scenarios, good light RPG and character development, nice campaign setting. Plays fast and very fun. Good job showing it off!

  • @christopherschwab6525
    @christopherschwab6525 Месяц назад +6

    While I did see the video where Conrad was rolled up, "flagellant" and "flatulent" sound similar enough that I thought: 'Why wouldn't that affect his followers inste-- oh, *flagellant,* right!'

  • @terrainaholic
    @terrainaholic Месяц назад +5

    Loving the look of the game! GREAT TABLE!!!! OOOOOoooo coop!!!!!

  • @Edwoodb3
    @Edwoodb3 Месяц назад +8

    Now this is a game I can get behind. What a cool idea and a very enjoyable play through. Loved the little SFX and VFX you guys added! Hope to see more in the future!

    • @Quincy_Morris
      @Quincy_Morris Месяц назад

      You may like the board game “A touch of Evil”

  • @mordecaitoth6703
    @mordecaitoth6703 Месяц назад +3

    An interesting ruleset and a fun game to watch. Thanks for sharing!

  • @mg1342mg
    @mg1342mg Месяц назад +4

    Just got my book in the mail yesterday, so great timing! I've joined to throw you a cafe coffee each month now.

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  Месяц назад

      Thanks so much! Welcome to the party.

  • @mattbrown5234
    @mattbrown5234 Месяц назад +3

    Seems like a lot of fun, definitely a good game for spooky season!

  • @bshean72
    @bshean72 Месяц назад +2

    Crown Royal bag, the sign of the old school gamer!

  • @toddcarlson5324
    @toddcarlson5324 Месяц назад +2

    Excellent play through. Interesting small skirmish game. Thanks for posting the videos.

  • @kipjebo9142
    @kipjebo9142 Месяц назад +4

    Co-op games can be a lot of fun and nice change from straight up head to head. I hope you two enjoyed the game as it looked fun. Initially, wasn't sure about the witches "AI" as it felt like it needed a bit more depth. However, as the game went on it seemed to settle in and the RNG just hit the right tone by the end.

    • @Quincy_Morris
      @Quincy_Morris Месяц назад +1

      Yes it seemed like the witches are supposed to lurk and hide to try to run out the clock. Probably good for a first encounter to reduce player deaths.

    • @47streetcop96
      @47streetcop96 Месяц назад +1

      AI rules are good but I like a "default" action that an npc uses if they can't reach an enemy with the rolled action. 31:29 is a good example. The rules should have a default like "use next action lower" or "move closer".. etc. or just try an summon another imp... imho.

  • @Blood_M4ster
    @Blood_M4ster Месяц назад +5

    Brother Thaddeus really was the MVP during this game.

  • @Quincy_Morris
    @Quincy_Morris Месяц назад +1

    Very intrigued by this. Considering getting the book. Looking forward to the rest of the campaign!

  • @TheGreasyGoblin916
    @TheGreasyGoblin916 Месяц назад +4

    Thanks for another great video. Very excited about this game. I'm expecting a run on witch minis after this video, so I'm going to order mine right now! 🙂

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  Месяц назад +1

      Lots of great sources for those, but I noticed some cool witches over at Wargames Foundry the other day. Just FYI.

    • @TheGreasyGoblin916
      @TheGreasyGoblin916 Месяц назад

      @@oldhammered Thanks. Yes, they're really nice. Also, turns out there's a company called Midlam Miniatures just a few minutes from me that does a whole range of witches. Saves me paying for postage 🙂
      Love those counters BTW.

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  Месяц назад +1

      Just checked out Midlam. Wow, looks like they have lots of figs that would work for Devilry Afoot. I especially like their townsfolk, undead and cultists.

    • @TheGreasyGoblin916
      @TheGreasyGoblin916 Месяц назад

      ​@@oldhammered Yep, they'd all be great. I hadn't spotted those cultists - good call! I can see a 'rescue the sacrificial victim' scenario working very well with those.

  • @asowle
    @asowle Месяц назад +2

    Wonderful to watch...i have the rules and just ordered some figures today...great game look forward to more of this...

  • @nachristen
    @nachristen Месяц назад +1

    Great battle report! Thanks for sharing.

  • @rondanuser1204
    @rondanuser1204 Месяц назад

    I’ve so anticipated this video! It does not disappoint!
    Based off your previous videos I’ve dove in, buying the book and stocking up of witch, ghoul and wolf figs.
    Excellent video to help learn the game and as always love when the two of you are at the game table.
    The gaming narrative is a true joy. Your game, as always, would make a great short film!
    Seeing Sven stay behind due to fear was fun and the phrase “buff out your buckler” would make a great t-shirt :)
    Looking forward with much antici
    pation for the next chapter in this story and to see how the characters use the experience and coin they’ve obtained.
    Great fun as always!

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks Ron! Glad you enjoyed the batrep. The rules do indeed lend themselves to a narrative, RPG-lite experience. We should probably avoid becoming too attached to the characters though, as no doubt some will be mangled or murdered during the campaign.

    • @rondanuser1204
      @rondanuser1204 Месяц назад +1

      @@oldhammered Wanted to add you often introduce us to new games and new companies. I'm lovin' the game, but equally I love Bloody Miniatures. I just got two batches of 4 fig and they are incredible! Thanks for showing us these, out of the limelight games and companies.

  • @johnbarnett921
    @johnbarnett921 Месяц назад +4

    Was looking forward to this one! Great battle report, but the witch AI kind of lost the plot. I think I'd like to add a few if/then qualifiers if I played this . Maybe if the witches out number the hunters, then reroll all flee and hide results. Otherwise looks like a great game! Can't wait to see more.

  • @Tim1000064
    @Tim1000064 Месяц назад +1

    This was so fun to watch, I'm really looking forward to more!

  • @kreszentia100
    @kreszentia100 Месяц назад +3

    Delightful as always.

  • @Original50
    @Original50 Месяц назад

    Crooked Henry fleeing from Thadeus gave me an idea for a cool mod to the rules when figures are retreating in a panic, rather than by player-choice: if the model hit/meets any risky or solid terrain (tree, wall, stream, rocks, fire-place etc), they should roll for injury due to clumsiness. Fail-roll could be fall (prone), light injury or both.

  • @uglarinn2715
    @uglarinn2715 Месяц назад +1

    Excellent video! Some absolutely charming witches lol

  • @kevoreilly6557
    @kevoreilly6557 Месяц назад +1

    Great video … loved the effects… found the monster AI incredibly lacking….witches seem to want to do nothing …

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  Месяц назад +1

      Every monster chart is different. I think the witches are more designed to hinder, hide and run out the clock than face the hunters in combat.

    • @xavierzambrano1062
      @xavierzambrano1062 Месяц назад

      The witches objective for the scenario is to flee.

  • @irregularwarsfantasticbatt1320
    @irregularwarsfantasticbatt1320 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for the great run through!

  • @whatigottaroll
    @whatigottaroll Месяц назад +2

    When I loaded up the video at first I thought you were smoking of vaping at the beginning!!!! lolol.

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  Месяц назад

      You caught me. I was ripping a Juul.

    • @whatigottaroll
      @whatigottaroll Месяц назад

      @@oldhammered it looks like a special effect!!! 😂😂😂

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  Месяц назад

      It was. I’m not cool enough to vape.

  • @davidmartyn5044
    @davidmartyn5044 Месяц назад +1

    Witch hunters ridin their luck in this episode!

  • @TheMaibus
    @TheMaibus День назад

    A little dry ice fog would make this look really sick.

  • @SpannSr1970
    @SpannSr1970 Месяц назад

    The Holy bag of Crown is a must!

  • @MsChalos
    @MsChalos Месяц назад +2

    Amazing game!

  • @einherjer6293
    @einherjer6293 Месяц назад

    This looks fun, but i think its succes Depends on how many Szenarios will be Provided in the future for it.

  • @marklindsey4112
    @marklindsey4112 Месяц назад +2

    Cool game.

  • @47streetcop96
    @47streetcop96 Месяц назад

    Ahh the ole bag-of-fate... it's original potion content led me to many fateful hangovers in my youth.

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  Месяц назад +1

      I was a more of a Johnny Walker man myself, but those days are long behind me. I think I've had that CR bag since the '80s.

  • @jeffruss8769
    @jeffruss8769 Месяц назад +2

    Fun game

  • @davefranklin4136
    @davefranklin4136 Месяц назад

    I don't think Cersei should have been in wolf form at the end, since her last action was to charm. According to the RAW, Brother Thaddeus can't employ a sword, buckler and holy item simultaneously, since they each take 1 hand.

    • @davefranklin4136
      @davefranklin4136 Месяц назад

      Disregard the comment about the sword, buckler and holy item. I just watched the next video, and you mentioned it. Frankly, I was wondering if you had received some errata about the holy item...

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  Месяц назад

      No worries. As we say frequently, don’t expect error-free gameplay from us. We just try to get a grasp of the rules and then do the best we can.

  • @euansmith3699
    @euansmith3699 Месяц назад

    The Imp noise is nicely creepy and silly.

  • @Quincy_Morris
    @Quincy_Morris Месяц назад +1

    Games need fewer deterministic actions. Reloading a flintlock and running through darkness should be rolled for with varying degrees of success.

    • @Quincy_Morris
      @Quincy_Morris Месяц назад +1

      I decided to do it myself and created a reload chart on BGG. Basically there’s a chance reloads are a free action, cost an action, or waste an action (but next reload roll is +2)

  • @calvanoni5443
    @calvanoni5443 Месяц назад +2

    Cool 😎

  • @Qew77
    @Qew77 Месяц назад

    i wish to be like you when i grow up

  • @be-noble3393
    @be-noble3393 18 дней назад

    I see you have the classic dice bag as well.

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  18 дней назад

      Affirmative. A vintage relic from my AD&D days.

  • @p4n95
    @p4n95 Месяц назад

    Great report! What minis are the witches used?

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  Месяц назад +1

      Gosh, we got those minis from a friend some time ago. I honestly don’t know who made them.

  • @sirguy6678
    @sirguy6678 Месяц назад +1

    “We found a witch- may we burn her?” Great video- looks like a fun game! What is the smallest game board you can play this game on?

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  Месяц назад

      I think the game is meant to be played on a 2x2, but there’s nothing stopping you from tightening that up. I suppose you could play a 1x1 variation, though it would probably be bloody and short.

    • @justincolussy-estes8447
      @justincolussy-estes8447 Месяц назад +1

      You could use 15mm figs. I do that, and it makes a 24" board into a 13" board. That's generally too tight, so I use an 18" board. I simplify measurement conversion by changing all inches to centimeters. It's a rough approximation, but it works for me

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  Месяц назад

      @@justincolussy-estes8447 Great idea. 15mm figs are usually cheaper too.

    • @davidmartyn5044
      @davidmartyn5044 Месяц назад +1

      @@oldhammered But not great for filming. I like to see the painted 28s. I guess there will ALWAYS somebody not happy, or want to change something, ha ha!

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  Месяц назад

      Agreed. The larger figs look much better on video. Though I still want to make up a couple of 10mm armies for mass battle vids!

  • @irishmarine3
    @irishmarine3 Месяц назад +2

    40 minute batrep? Sign me tf up boys

  • @byronhamilton8021
    @byronhamilton8021 Месяц назад

    Wish there was some more variety to the ai

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  Месяц назад

      Every monster has a different chart.

  • @jasoncoker1625
    @jasoncoker1625 Месяц назад

    🤘😊🐐🎃

  • @DrYelier
    @DrYelier Месяц назад +1

    I am Jacko's thrall

  • @KuristinaMakise
    @KuristinaMakise Месяц назад +1

    Rules for witches look boring - they can runaway and lose, charm (which is essencially do nothing) and aimless roaming - so game feels empty.

    • @oldhammered
      @oldhammered  Месяц назад

      I’ll just say that every monster is different. In this scenario, the witches win by escaping the board or running out the clock.

  • @Mailed-Knight
    @Mailed-Knight Месяц назад

    s.

  • @terencefree
    @terencefree Месяц назад

    What are the rules

  • @oldKonk
    @oldKonk Месяц назад +1

    Nothing new or original brought to the table. Meh.

  • @drewduncan7046
    @drewduncan7046 Месяц назад +1

    I am Jacko's thrall