Thanks! I found this super helpful. I had played it solo once before, but was teaching hubby tonight how to play and watching this beforehand really allowed me to keep the instructions to a minimum without overly complicating things, as I prolly would have on my own.
After playing the game with friends, I bought TFM. Of course, playing 2-3 times isn't enough time to remember the rules, but your video set me up to skim the rules quickly before inviting others to play. Using your format, I was able to competently explain the mechanics of the game more quickly than others explained it to me. THANK YOU for a concise video which you kept engaging the entire time. I learned more in 5 minutes than most 1/2 hour videos.
but is it a dry heat? good breakdown. the 1st couple times we played we missed the part about spending plants for greenery tiles at the end of the game. needless to say they were rather, ummmm, low scoring. is there any real point to keeping track of the generations? we forget to advance the marker all the time. havent found anything that really affects the game about keeping track.
For Poland, yes, it the average temperature is around 7-8°C, but Iceland is way lower, bellow 2. See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_average_yearly_temperature
I appreciate the effort, but this is not a how to play video. This is a quick overview. Anyone who tries to use this video in place of the instruction manual will fail miserably and probably be soured on the game. Please check out some of the How to Play videos on Watch it Played for an example of how to be succinct yet cover everything needed to play.
I agree the intent is not to replace the instruction manual, simply to reduce your 'nose time' inside of one. My hope is to give people an insight on the basics of gameplay so they can make an educated choice on if the game is right for them. We are exploring more ways to make this 'more fun' in future episodes, so that its entertaining as well. Rodney is the best choice for full details and mechanics. Watch it Played is the best.
Thanks for the reply. One thing you might be able to do is have a shortened version that gives the basic mechanics in a couple minutes and then have a full version that could be an instruction manual replacement. I understand the balance you need to keep to make sure it is entertaining enough for the casual viewer. Keep up the good work and thanks for promoting tabletop gaming.
I don't know what you mean. I watched some other 15+ minute "how to play" videos of Terraforming Mars, but this guy managed to explain the game much better within 5 minutes. The rest of the videos were a clusterfuck of information in no certain order. I was left asking "Yeah, but how is it played?" after all of them, until I watched this one.
You talked about turns and then said generations interchangeably. They aren't. A turn is your one or two actions. The generation is after everyone has gone as many times as they wish and pass. You made it sound both like what I stated and also that you go one turn and then the generation is over. The generation rule is missed many times and has lead to the game being disliked because it was played incorrectly. So players please disregard when he interchanges turn and generation. The beginner corporations get the 10 starting cards for free it seemed to say you had to pay. You pay the following generations to keep from the drawn 4. Energy becomes heat and then you produce but you said it confusingly. There are only about 10-20 percent attacking cards. You never mention the ability to play a card relies on the stuff needed on the top being met. I get that this was an overview but you called the video how to play and frankly it isn't. You mainly just talked about the idea of the game but it isn't how to play at all.
Great point, if everyone played only two actions per generation the resources will pile up since you cannot play enough of them during two actions per generation. What is the purpose of the generation marker, we dont use it.
The generation marker seems to matter more for a singleplayer game where the game ends immediately when you hit (I think?) the 14th generation (it's marked with a little blue rectangle on the board). As far as I could tell in my one play of the game, which generation you're at doesn't really matter, but I guess if you want to keep track between games how long it took to complete terraforming, that'd be one way to do it.
Oh and the start player token is not a victory point... there's plenty more you didn't cover or even mention which again makes me very confused as why the video is called "how to play". Call it overview but really leave the teaching of games to others and let you tube watches find them by not muddying the waters.
Late to the comments on this one but I'd like to throw out one editing tip, if that's okay. Try rotating the overhead board shots 180 degrees so that the board is actually right side up and the orientation matches, with Ivan at the positioned at the top of the screen. You can also fix it so it's "level" (even though it's an overhead, the lines still aren't straight, you can always do a digital zoom in to hide anywhere that shows you've gone off the edge). Some of the other comments on "how to play" vs. overview apply and , of course, that token with the 1 on it that you held up at the beginning while mentioning victory points has nothing to do with victory points; that's the first player marker. Thanks!
I'd definitely label it as on the more complicated side of games, but compared with some other games (like Feast For Odin), once you get the rules its easy.
I played it for the first time this past weekend at Fan Expo in Toronto. Having the game explained is paralyzing, (now I know how my wife and son feel when I explain a new game to them), but like I always tell them, after a round or two you get the basics and it becomes fun. I didn't even get a whole playthrough but I enjoyed it enough to want to buy it.
It's really not a difficult game. on your turn do 1 or 2 things, aim for terraforming (air, water, temp), look at your cards to find some that work together.
Finally, an explanation of Terraforming Mars I can sit through... and understand. Bravo!
Emmanuel Rodriguez, so true! Fully agree with you.
Love this guy's way of revealing the rules in a logical and thematic fashion. 10/10 will watch more of his vids
Thanks! I found this super helpful. I had played it solo once before, but was teaching hubby tonight how to play and watching this beforehand really allowed me to keep the instructions to a minimum without overly complicating things, as I prolly would have on my own.
After playing the game with friends, I bought TFM. Of course, playing 2-3 times isn't enough time to remember the rules, but your video set me up to skim the rules quickly before inviting others to play. Using your format, I was able to competently explain the mechanics of the game more quickly than others explained it to me.
THANK YOU for a concise video which you kept engaging the entire time. I learned more in 5 minutes than most 1/2 hour videos.
If you havent played this game. You should cause its so much fun. Great strategy and Mechanics.
Thanks for putting this video together. I've had this game sitting on my shelf never played and now I've got the itch ;)
I introduce this game to a group I was apart of and it was very well received. Personally rules can be more clear but all in all great game.
The manual for this game makes no sense to me. This video helped a little but I still feel like there should be a TFM for dummies guide somewhere
Explained the rules better than. 90% of other videos
Sounds good. Thanks for the brief, but informative version of how to play the game.
agreed, it's probably not a full 'how to play', but it is a good taster. Perhaps you could do a full 'how to play' as well sometime?
I just grabbed this, and the Kickstarter Ares Expansion. This was so helpful.
it's a nice idea and honorable effort you guys put to show these medium weight games to your audience! It's a step ahead of Tabletop in this regard.
Getting ready to play for the first time with my adult kids. Thanks for the excellent overview.
Found this game for $32 on Amazon. Saw it was #3 on board game geek and figured I'd roll the dice. Can't wait to play!
Was this the guy from King Of The Nerds??
Very nice intro to the game. Thx much.
0:17 - "Tenacious Corporations" is my favorite alt-rock band
4:18 was the best part.
but is it a dry heat?
good breakdown. the 1st couple times we played we missed the part about spending plants for greenery tiles at the end of the game. needless to say they were rather, ummmm, low scoring.
is there any real point to keeping track of the generations? we forget to advance the marker all the time. havent found anything that really affects the game about keeping track.
Great explanation and production quality. Thank you
This one is definitely on my Xmas list.
meanwhile, I don't have anyone to play with
My head is already spinning trying to comprehend all that jargon
Love the series!
This was helpful. The host also reminded me of a fusion of a young Elliott Gould and Wolverine.
Great Name, and Very well explained!
Good job dude! Starburns for Halloween!
For Poland, yes, it the average temperature is around 7-8°C, but Iceland is way lower, bellow 2.
See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_average_yearly_temperature
And for comparison, the US has an average yearly temperature of 8.55, France 10.7 and Spain 13.3.
Great explanation :) thank you very much!
Did they create a set for this or does this guy actually live in a spaceship?
Great editing!
Thanks Wolverine!
You are fun. Nice job.
I need this in my life!
Wish you guys did a game the game of Terraforming Mars!
I appreciate the effort, but this is not a how to play video. This is a quick overview. Anyone who tries to use this video in place of the instruction manual will fail miserably and probably be soured on the game. Please check out some of the How to Play videos on Watch it Played for an example of how to be succinct yet cover everything needed to play.
I agree the intent is not to replace the instruction manual, simply to reduce your 'nose time' inside of one. My hope is to give people an insight on the basics of gameplay so they can make an educated choice on if the game is right for them. We are exploring more ways to make this 'more fun' in future episodes, so that its entertaining as well.
Rodney is the best choice for full details and mechanics. Watch it Played is the best.
Thanks for the reply. One thing you might be able to do is have a shortened version that gives the basic mechanics in a couple minutes and then have a full version that could be an instruction manual replacement. I understand the balance you need to keep to make sure it is entertaining enough for the casual viewer. Keep up the good work and thanks for promoting tabletop gaming.
Even if that is your intention you failed in that respect.
I don't know what you mean. I watched some other 15+ minute "how to play" videos of Terraforming Mars, but this guy managed to explain the game much better within 5 minutes. The rest of the videos were a clusterfuck of information in no certain order. I was left asking "Yeah, but how is it played?" after all of them, until I watched this one.
English major?
You are so freaking funny. I love you.
Why is he waving the player marker around when talking about victory points?
Vincent Murphy cause it looks like the vp icon on the cards
Well done lads and ladies. Well written, concise and seemingly thorough. More like this please and Cheers!
I am subscribed for this series only, that's how good this is!
i need more recipe videos. ie. how do i make chickn parm
Top of my wish list.
Lovely made, thanks.
Omg I'm flipping that this is a game lmao. Also, he looks very familiar (first vid I'm seeing). Was he on King Of The Nerds?
I'm a b grade John Mayer type and I would be beneficial for a mission to Mars.
Thx!
0:45 what? Clearly never been to Poland ;)
actually it's true
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Polska_%C5%9Brednia_temperatura.png
1:18 lol, it are M€, not Dollars, 'Muricans always think they rule the world, now Mars?! XD
DUDE. My brother's Christmas gift, Sorted!
Decent video, good acting & editing. Content was a little tricky to follow, though.
Nice to see this game here! I live 5 minutes from those who created it 😆 so i Will link this to them
I feel like I was just taught how to play by a geek Wolverine from a What If comic.
You talked about turns and then said generations interchangeably. They aren't. A turn is your one or two actions. The generation is after everyone has gone as many times as they wish and pass. You made it sound both like what I stated and also that you go one turn and then the generation is over. The generation rule is missed many times and has lead to the game being disliked because it was played incorrectly. So players please disregard when he interchanges turn and generation. The beginner corporations get the 10 starting cards for free it seemed to say you had to pay. You pay the following generations to keep from the drawn 4. Energy becomes heat and then you produce but you said it confusingly. There are only about 10-20 percent attacking cards. You never mention the ability to play a card relies on the stuff needed on the top being met. I get that this was an overview but you called the video how to play and frankly it isn't. You mainly just talked about the idea of the game but it isn't how to play at all.
Great point, if everyone played only two actions per generation the resources will pile up since you cannot play enough of them during two actions per generation. What is the purpose of the generation marker, we dont use it.
The generation marker seems to matter more for a singleplayer game where the game ends immediately when you hit (I think?) the 14th generation (it's marked with a little blue rectangle on the board). As far as I could tell in my one play of the game, which generation you're at doesn't really matter, but I guess if you want to keep track between games how long it took to complete terraforming, that'd be one way to do it.
Oh and the start player token is not a victory point... there's plenty more you didn't cover or even mention which again makes me very confused as why the video is called "how to play". Call it overview but really leave the teaching of games to others and let you tube watches find them by not muddying the waters.
Late to the comments on this one but I'd like to throw out one editing tip, if that's okay. Try rotating the overhead board shots 180 degrees so that the board is actually right side up and the orientation matches, with Ivan at the positioned at the top of the screen. You can also fix it so it's "level" (even though it's an overhead, the lines still aren't straight, you can always do a digital zoom in to hide anywhere that shows you've gone off the edge). Some of the other comments on "how to play" vs. overview apply and , of course, that token with the 1 on it that you held up at the beginning while mentioning victory points has nothing to do with victory points; that's the first player marker. Thanks!
thx for the succinct explanation
So, you're supposed to get MCs equal to your TR rating, right? I mean every generation in the production phaze. That's just for money?
Very good
Im here from ProZD
Wow! the player "boards" look naff
They should play this on tabletop
Jon DeJoy too complex and not flashy enough for the show. Great game but it wouldn't be something they would choose.
It IS played on Tabletop a lot
Ohhhh.... This sounded great until I realised at the end it wasn't a euro :(
Nice and short and almost everything is told
color grade your videos pls
This sounds insanely complicated.
I'd definitely label it as on the more complicated side of games, but compared with some other games (like Feast For Odin), once you get the rules its easy.
I played it for the first time this past weekend at Fan Expo in Toronto. Having the game explained is paralyzing, (now I know how my wife and son feel when I explain a new game to them), but like I always tell them, after a round or two you get the basics and it becomes fun. I didn't even get a whole playthrough but I enjoyed it enough to want to buy it.
It's really not a difficult game. on your turn do 1 or 2 things, aim for terraforming (air, water, temp), look at your cards to find some that work together.
Wow, who would've thought terraforming another planet would be so simple? Is this theory Neil de Grasse Tyson approved?
Those player mats. Yikes!
bruuuuuuuuuuuuuh barely explains a quarter
Fake laugh......
you built a set for THIS? Yeesh. How much did you lose on this RUclips attempt.