TDG: Field Commander: Napoleon
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- What's the saddest thing to come out of Russia at Christmastime? Napoleon! Join Cody as he looks at this solitaire game that covers the entirety of the Napoleonic Wars from DVG. Will it shock and awe your tabletop? Or will it just form a square on your shelf? Let'd watch!
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This is my favorite Commander Series game. I always hoped DVG would come out with Field Commander Game based on The Russian Civil War, using many of the mechanics from Napoleon.
That would be fun.
I had field commander Rommel and was disappointed. I didn’t like how the supply system was used it made the invasion of France harder because of that. The quality of the chits were poor, they were unevenly cut and I had one or two have one side of the chits flake off. Finally there is only three scenarios with Rommel, France 1940, Africa, and D-Day. I’d say try it before you buy it.
Thanks. Looking forward to checking that one out.
@@TheDiscriminatingGamer you’re welcome.
I got this 6-12 months ago and played through all the campaigns. Really enjoyed it. Looking forward to finding time to playing it again. Not sure what your rules issues were. Seemed clear to me. 2-3 hours? 60-90 min for me. I'd often want to set up the next scenario and go again. This game is a 9, maybe a 10 for me. All of the scenarios were beatable with the Russia one the toughest - lost that on the first try or two. Enjoyed your other channel too. Where do you teach?
Currently I’m at Salt Lake Community College as an adjunct, but looking for something full time.
i agree with you . the game is lot of fun . i ran into the same issues with some gray areas attacking or moving in certain situations. wish the rule book was a couple pages longer with more precise direction. rumor is DVG is working on a US civil war game incorporating rules from Napoleon. looking forward to it .
That would be awesome!
Hey mate :) How do you know about the ACW game?
forgive me i can’t remember exactly but it was on another post or video about the napoleon game. personally i feel it could be a perfect format for another great solitaire game.
@@tomfrattarelli1365 Might have something of interest for you :) :) Are you on Facebook or something?
FCN is one of best solitaire games if you are a Napoleonic fan. Knowing that’s it’s very difficult to find good AI solitaire Napoleonic games. It’s a very accessible, low complexity, solid production quality and great value. It was one of my first purchases when I started up wargaming. Big thanks on your review!!
Thank you. Much appreciated.
Good period appropriate music in the intro... Why can't I remember what it is? Great choice. Help me out here. Fur Elise, just got it. Beethoven is intertwined with Napoleon.
Indeed
Thanks. Ordered it second hand
Happy to help!
I played all the games in the series and the problem I have with Napoleon is how random and nonsensical are AI moves on the map. Rommel is probably the best in this respect. Also it is much faster. Alexander is quicker too, but has similar issues. Nimitz is a mess at the moment but at least they're working on it.
Interesting.
With your copy of Rommel did you have any issues with the quality of the chits?
@@skinflutey they are not great, but also not the worst.
@@mikolajwitkowski8093 yea I had quality issues with mine.
I really like this game too. I agree, the way the battle plans are written and explained, can be confusing and feel clunky, but overall, this game is just awesome. Lots of gameplay in the box, and it is not easy, at least for me, to try and match or exceed what Napoleon did. Probably the best solitaire game I own.
Indeed. Great game!
Great review! This is my favourite solitaire game. I agree with your points about the rulebook and need for “house rules”, but once you understand the dynamics it’s fantastic. As you mention, the real strength of this game is the variety of campaigns, and how the game switches up the rules to recreate these campaigns. For example, the Russian campaign has a die roll for weather which will whittle down your army, and in the Spanish campaign you have to deal with uprisings alongside the belligerent armies. This variety is what keeps me coming back.
Looking forward to more reviews in the field commander series!
Thank you, sir!
Ya know, ya might not need that bottle of Pepto that’s near your computer’s mouse if you stop drinking those large cups of coins.
Ha! What can I say. Even board game reviewers get the shits every now and then.
Bourbon Dynasty joke 👌🏼 10/10 channel
Ha! Thanks!
Great review and good to see another solo Napoleonic game with a campaign mode :)
What is the price point?
Edit: great Bourbon joke!
Thanks: www.mcssl.com/store/danverssengames/vassal/pdf-games/1-players/field-commander-napoleon
Also what would you say is the best Napoleonic game? Waterloo campaign 4rth ed?
Or Elmos last stand 2 reprint remastered edition?
I haven't played Elmos last stand 2, not familiar with it. I really liked Columbia's Napoleon: TWC 4th Edition. I am also a big fan of Coalitions - more of a negotiation/wargame from Phalanx now on KS. C&C Napoleonics is still a favorite of mine as well.
I watch TDG for the jokes.
And hopefully the folksy wisdom.
I really don,t like the spanish and russian army flags in counters. Totally anachronistic. I prefer Rommel. Like for your videos...
Thank you.
When can we see your collection? 😉
When I find a new place to live and I can get my collection out of storage?
Corsair Leader is highly recommended.
I’ve heard good things about it.
Yo. Combat commander pacific? U have? Play? Gud? Also what do you think are the best 4 or more player games? Top 3 I guess? Thx. Great channel
Thank you. I have not yet played CCP. Best four or more player games? Wargames specifically or just games overall? War Room, Twilight Imperium 4th Edition, Battlestar Galactica.
Oooh as much as I’m dying to play them there’s no way I could ever find anyone to do so with me. Any a little simpler? They don’t have to be TOO simple.
War of Whispers is great. Civilization: A New Daw (with expansion). 1775: Rebellion.
@@TheDiscriminatingGamernoice thx. 1775 just went out of stock but hope to get a copy one day
Best jokes in the bizz.
Danke! Did you hear about the mathematician who’s afraid of negative numbers? He’ll stop at nothing to avoid them.
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What is President Biden's favorite automatic bed? The Nap o' Lay On.
Did you hear what Napoleon's mother made him for pudding ?
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Lemon marengo pie
Ha!
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