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Five Leagues From The Borderlands First Look
It's time for another solo game review! This time, we're looking at Five Leagues From the Borderlands by Ivan Sorensen. Fans of Five Parsecs From Home will find a lot that's familiar in this rulebook, but there are some things that are unique beyond the genre.
Five Leagues is another great game for solo players with just about any size collection of minis.
PDF Rules: www.wargamevault.com/product/399147/Five-Leagues-from-the-Borderlands-PDF?term=five+leagues
Hardccover and PDF: modiphius.us/collections/five-leagues-from-the-borderlands/products/five-leagues-from-the-borderlands
Links mentioned in the video:
My Five Parsecs Playlist - ua-cam.com/video/vXtdBNHDH1k/v-deo.html
Inkarnate Map Maker - inkarnate.com/
Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator - azgaar.github.io/Fantasy-Map-Generator/
Campaign Cartographer - www.profantasy.com/products/cc3.asp
Wonderdraft - www.wonderdraft.net/
Loke Big Books of Battle Maps - amzn.to/4aBBP3c
Monument Hobbies Affiliate Link: monumenthobbies.com/?ref=manningthefort
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Some of My Favorite STL Subscriptions for 2024
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It's time once again to take a look at the 3D printing subscriptions that have caught my eye. This edition includes some old favorites, a couple I have revisited, and some new entries. They include @onepagerules , @Mezgike , @LootStudios , Heroes Infinite by @RagingHeroesOfficial , Eightlegs Miniatures, @mammothfactory , and @Flesh-Of-Gods . If I missed your favorite, include it in the comments...
Oil Wash Junkie Reviews Newsh from Monument Hobbies
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Monument Hobbies has made a product that they claim can compete with oil washes. How does Newsh stack up? Referral URL: monumenthobbies.com/?ref=manningthefort Discount Code: Manningthefort My method for homemade Contrast Paint: ua-cam.com/video/3HWw0V8KNuA/v-deo.html Mezgike: mezgike.com/
Solo Miniature Games to Try in 2024
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Since my first video outlining a variety of solo miniature games, publishers have been busy making more! I've looked at a few of them, and wanted to share some brief thoughts on them with y'all. Feel free to chime in with your own favorites below. My original solo games video: ua-cam.com/video/lKJiIhaT-uA/v-deo.html Five Parsecs from Home: ua-cam.com/video/vXtdBNHDH1k/v-deo.html Space Station Z...
Earth's Mightiest Core Set: Who's it For?
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Marvel Crisis Protocol has a new core box. It comes with new sculpts, revamped characters, and more terrain. It also comes with a higher price tag than the original, so what are you getting for your money, and is it worth buying? Most of my minis use a lot of Pro Acryl by Monument Hobbies. If you're thinking about picking some up, use the following link and the code Manningthefort to get a bit ...
How Easy Can Weathering Be? Dirty Down Review
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Dirty Down was the new hotness for awhile, but I had to wait to give it a try, largely due to difficulty finding it for less than $30 a bottle for a while. I ended up giving it a try, and here are my results! I see myself using this stuff a lot in the future. A lot of places are still selling this stuff for $20 per bottle. Even with international shipping, it was considerably cheaper to buy it ...
Review: Forbidden Psalm is a Grimdark Delight
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I recently got around to playing some Forbidden Psalm, and I am a fan. The game plays quickly, is very solo-friendly, and the end-of-the-world fantasy setting is a lot of fun. It's definitely worth a look! My previous interview with Will Rahman, creator of Forbidden Psalm: ua-cam.com/video/xWjfOvS8PA0/v-deo.html You can find out more about Forbidden Psalm at the official website: www.forbiddenp...
My First Ever Card Game Review: Marvel Champions
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Marvel Champions, being a card game with no miniatures, is a bit off the beaten path for this channel, but it ticks a lot of boxes for me, so hopefully it will connect with my audience as well. It's a really fun game that plays quickly, is solo-friendly, and really does feel like you're playing comic book characters. I don't know how much content I'll do for this game, but there are some great ...
One Page Rules Could Be the Future of Wargaming
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Between the speed of the game, the way the rules are distributed, and now the collaboration with a number of STL creators, @onepagerules is laying the groundwork for a bright future of miniature wargaming. While the big players will definitely hang around, the landscape is changing thanks to companies like this, and I think it's changing for the better. You can find more information about OPR, ...
My Favorite STL Subscriptions: April 2023
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To follow up on my video about the first six months of my 3D printing experience, I decided to update the video on what STL subs I am currently paying for. My original STL video from August 2022: ua-cam.com/video/sbOgeZuDq04/v-deo.html Six Months of 3D printing: ua-cam.com/video/IQJggLbrpzI/v-deo.html Unit 9: www.patreon.com/unit9 Stationforge: www.myminifactory.com/users/StationForge Mezgike: ...
What I've Learned in Six Months With a 3D Printer
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In August of 2022, I made a video talking about why I decided to give 3D printing a try (ua-cam.com/video/KRQYCZQO6Gk/v-deo.html). In the months since then, I've printed dozens of models and learned a fair bit about the process. So, have I become a full on 3D printbro? Watch to find out. I've launched a Patreon! If you want to help support the channel, head on over and see what the different ti...
Introduction to Battletech, 40k's Older Brother
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I recently got my hands on a copy of Battletech: A Game of Armored Combat, and I wanted to se how it compares to the game I remember from college. Turns out, it holds up nicely! Mech Factory: battletech.rpg.hu/index.php I've launched a Patreon! If you want to help support the channel, head on over and see what the different tiers offer: www.patreon.com/manningthefort Most of my minis use a lot ...
What Wargamers Can Learn From The D&D Controversy
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Yes, I am still here! I am working on getting back into the video-making rhythm. Lately, I've been thinking about the controversy with Wizards of the Coast and the Open Gaming License. Specifically, how familiar it is to have the 900-pound gorilla in a gaming industry engage in some less-than-savory marketing practices. If you're interested in catching up on what's been happening with WotC, @Ro...
First Impressions of Space Station Zero - New Solo/Co-Op Game
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Snarling Badger has launched their second game, Space Station Zero! Snarling Badger is a collaboration between Vince Venturella and Uncle Atom from Tabletop Minions. You can find the pdf and print-on-demand versions here: www.wargamevault.com/m/product/404243 The game focuses on a crew lost in deep space exploring a mysterious space station, and features a mix of environmental challenges. Sorry...
Five Parsecs From Home Battle Report - Campaign Turn 1
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Here it is, my first battle report! This batrep covers the first campaign turn for my Five Parsecs From Home crew. I had a lot of fun making it, and I'm already thinking of ways to improve going forward. I'm also happy to take suggestions from viewers about how I can make better batreps going forward. A big thanks to Russ at @GFNGaming for answering loads of questions as I embarked on this new ...
The First 3D Printing Subscriptions I Signed Up For
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The First 3D Printing Subscriptions I Signed Up For
My Speedpainting Method for Armageddon Steel Legion
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My Speedpainting Method for Armageddon Steel Legion
Kill Team Intercession Squad Challenge Accepted
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Kill Team Intercession Squad Challenge Accepted
Why Games Workshop Has Me Cautiously Optimistic
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Why Games Workshop Has Me Cautiously Optimistic
Meet "The Gamblers," My Five Parsecs From Home Crew
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Meet "The Gamblers," My Five Parsecs From Home Crew
Why Now is a Good Time to Start 3D Printing
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Why Now is a Good Time to Start 3D Printing
Interview with Forbidden Psalm Creator Will Rahman
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Interview with Forbidden Psalm Creator Will Rahman
The Miniatures Game That Unites Grimdark and Cyberpunk
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The Miniatures Game That Unites Grimdark and Cyberpunk
Getting Started with Five Parsecs From Home
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Getting Started with Five Parsecs From Home
Solo Miniature Games: An Overview
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Solo Miniature Games: An Overview
Painting black without black on High Marshal Helbrecht
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Painting black without black on High Marshal Helbrecht
The Crusade for the best metallic paint continues
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The Crusade for the best metallic paint continues
40k Fan Tries Marvel Crisis Protocol: A Love Story
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40k Fan Tries Marvel Crisis Protocol: A Love Story
Interview with Ben from Battle Brothers Tabletop
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Interview with Ben from Battle Brothers Tabletop
It CAN be easy being green! Painting the Hulk.
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It CAN be easy being green! Painting the Hulk.

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @mikebalis9963
    @mikebalis9963 2 дні тому

    Did you basecoat in acrylic?

  • @petercarlson8240
    @petercarlson8240 3 дні тому

    Loved it! Still waiting for Turn 2.

  • @clydemarshall8095
    @clydemarshall8095 9 днів тому

    Love that chain bayonet conversion.

  • @Drakelis
    @Drakelis 10 днів тому

    I’d been vaguely looking at warhammer for … jeez. Decades probably? But the price of the models and the storage required and all the craft stuff besides… I just never had space for any of it. I play magic the gathering but only legacy formats with SEVERELY budget decks. I couldn’t imagine spending $400-700 on army, all the effort to pose paint and design and get invested only for the rules update to totally negate the army. I found OPR only recently (last few weeks) but it’s given me a whole new opportunity with my kids.

  • @Fox01313
    @Fox01313 11 днів тому

    Just tried both brands recently (Vallejo sand & pro coarse gray), i think I prefer monument hobbies as they are easier to find (Vallejo also behaved a bit strange when I put a shade on it) though I will recommend the GW terrain tool as it is great for this stuff & saves your brushes.

  • @Fox01313
    @Fox01313 11 днів тому

    Yellow was tricky for me getting back into the hobby, finally got to just taking any primed black minis and automatically just painting those lighter areas (yellow, skin, bone) with a medium brown then sand then the lighter color. My vote for space marine chapters: Blood ravens Many black tshirts are also not black inked, use the black tshirt long enough to see it turn dark red or green.

  • @MrBenwaan
    @MrBenwaan 12 днів тому

    Instead of using odourless paint thinner (that still cooks your brain but you just cant smell it) If you mix the paint with Linseed or Walnut oil - It'll be a heap less fumy as they're non-toxic.

  • @NandoVP48
    @NandoVP48 15 днів тому

    marvel sadnest protocol XD, u got me. I had given up in miniature games and start playing just solo boardgames after seen my legion box unopen for 2 years. Recently y step upon 5 parsecs son i been searching for more solo miniature games. appreciate the list.

  • @Karrdeh
    @Karrdeh 16 днів тому

    So what's the written recipe in drops?

  • @jammywesty91
    @jammywesty91 18 днів тому

    Great video buddy. Any changes to your recipe 2 years on? :)

  • @ShayanImmior
    @ShayanImmior 22 дні тому

    I was a fan of second edition. Except large quantity of files it was great. I hate races and enemy lists in 3rd. Redooing races is ok, but full enemy lists... is a bit too much

  • @dariostabletopminatures
    @dariostabletopminatures 26 днів тому

    Thank you for this One!

  • @benn1181
    @benn1181 27 днів тому

    I wonder if it's just a combined flow improver and retarder? You can get both of those from liquitex for cheap.

  • @IberianCraftsman
    @IberianCraftsman Місяць тому

    Less music please, its hard to hear you at all

  • @deadlyminion1981
    @deadlyminion1981 Місяць тому

    Bespoke token?

  • @jKonradcz
    @jKonradcz Місяць тому

    Big E fucked up and then took it out on Magnus bro, get your facts straight

  • @dariostabletopminatures
    @dariostabletopminatures Місяць тому

    Better THAN 40K!

  • @clubwargamessanangel
    @clubwargamessanangel Місяць тому

    Very good list, saludos desde Mex

  • @johannr2658
    @johannr2658 Місяць тому

    I really liked the ww2 look of another version of these figures, they were basically the same but they had outhouse gas masks and goggles either on their helmets or on their face, speaking of their helmets hey were my fav part, they looked like ww2 German Fallschirmjäger helmets. This imperial guard unit is defenitly my 2nd favourite, my fav being the Chadians.

  • @kaibe5241
    @kaibe5241 Місяць тому

    I couldn't see it, but you don't seem to go into detail about the issues regarding synthetics and whether or not these brushes avoid those? Ie. curling/bending/overall quality over time...

    • @UseVisine
      @UseVisine 27 днів тому

      I have the MH Pro Synths. They still curl at the tip, but it's easy to regain. I've given up on expecting to find a synth that doesn't curl. But it's not that bad really. They'll never come to as sharp a point but can do 90-95% of what natural hair brushes can. Now I just pull out the Kolinskys for really fine lines, painting faces, eyes, etc. Buuuuut..... If you're interested in the MH Pro Synths, I can wholeheartedly recommend the Da Vinci Colineo 5522 instead (in size 4, 2 and 1). Great synthetics. Better than MH imo. All the best.

  • @Sassy_Witch
    @Sassy_Witch Місяць тому

    Can I use different oil paints for different effects?

  • @Redpillpusher87
    @Redpillpusher87 Місяць тому

    Magnus did nothing wrong

  • @scotteverroad4545
    @scotteverroad4545 Місяць тому

    tI LOVED using oil-washes a couple years ago to paint with and just generally-Play! with effects, but it was a hot-mess. I used oil-washes on all my generic Frostgrave warband s, then I invested heavy into Battletech Kickstarters,...I am scared of doing too much with mechs from Battletech, then Now,...theres NEWSH! lol Wish me lLuck Bro!

  • @shingoukihimself6080
    @shingoukihimself6080 Місяць тому

    Very helpful

  • @Александрф-с1у
    @Александрф-с1у Місяць тому

    Есть ещё рейнджеры глубокой тени и запретный псалом.

  • @Wolf359inc
    @Wolf359inc Місяць тому

    Just celebrated my 55th birthday, and my wonderful wife gifted me a few expansion packs (primarily Spider-Foes), including the new affiliation pack, which has reignited my interest in the game. Decided to see if I could find any packs on special, and ended up buying four expansions for a total of $110 AUD*, and the Black Order Affiliation for $50.00 AUD (RRP $115.00 AUD). Given expansions cost between $39.00 AUD, to well over $100 AUD, I am very happy with my purchases…😁 Oh, in case you were wondering, the four expansions were “Nick Fury Sr. & the Howling Commandos” (RRP $74.95), “Black Swan & Supergiant” (RRP $64.95 ), “Red Skull and Hydra Troops” (RRP $ 84.95), and “Baron von Strucker and Arnim Zola (RRP $ 89.95)”. This comes to $314.80, and they were on sale for a combined total of $110.00, which is, what, 65% off RRP? So you can find expansions at fantastic prices, with a bit of google-fu. Cheers, * I love almost everything about Australia, except having to pay through the nose (and occasionally adding in an arm, leg, or kidney) for games and miniatures. It’s one of the reasons I got out of GW games, and into 3D printing in the first place, but I digress. Here are some price comparisons for MCP in US and AUD: . Earth’s Mightiest Core Set - RRP: USD $149.99/ AUD $284.99; . Star Lord Expansion - RRP: USD $24.95/ AUD $47.99; . Sanctum Sanctorum - RRP: USD $79.95/ AUD $134.99; and . Rejuvenation Chamber Ultimate Encounter - RRP USD $124.99/ AUD $234.99.

  • @stevenschnepp576
    @stevenschnepp576 Місяць тому

    You can buy the entire MCP line for less than a 2000-point 40k army. I find that, alone, makes it an easier sell.

  • @pauls3585
    @pauls3585 2 місяці тому

    A cool list. I will check a few of these titles. Have you played The Silver Bayonet, Rangers of Shadow Deep or Frostgrave in solo mode? They are all fun and from Modiphius.

  • @macewen1
    @macewen1 2 місяці тому

    County Road Z is still on WGV.

  • @nicholaslanzo8721
    @nicholaslanzo8721 2 місяці тому

    If I can get the first core box for 50% off is that the better way to get in to the game

  • @phil4459
    @phil4459 2 місяці тому

    Hi, just yesterday I tryed out oil washing, so this video is very helpful! I ran in to the issue that my acrylic paint starts to desolve when I put the wash on... Is the thinner to strong? :o

  • @rampage75_25
    @rampage75_25 2 місяці тому

    I honestly love real humor in warhammer 40k. After all, just because the setting is grim-dark, doesn't mean the stories have to be to. I too love the book more than any of the other books (mainly i haven't read that much more) and i used it as inspiration for a work on my own, following two demon lords trying to break free from the spells keeping them in check. About warhammer, i am not entirely sure. I did try to write a set of novels once, and it is still unfinished. "Apocalypsis Aquarius". And it was sometimes funny, sometimes epic, but the first book felt really off, because some things just happened. There was no apparent reason, other than it happening for the sake of it. I overall really struggle with the whole grim-dark-thing. What would you say makes a good warhammer 40k story?

  • @BarbaraPappaAirsoft
    @BarbaraPappaAirsoft 2 місяці тому

    I tried OPR once and never went back to 40k. The rules ARE simpler but when it comes to the experience I miss nothing from 40k

  • @MentalSurvival
    @MentalSurvival 2 місяці тому

    So I just bought the core set (the old one). I didn't know there was a new one. I've never seen it on the shelves at any of my local stores. So, did I just waste $100?

  • @DarknessLight77
    @DarknessLight77 2 місяці тому

    Could you do a video on solo wargames that are *not* mini agnostic?

  • @robertpenduck8455
    @robertpenduck8455 2 місяці тому

    Great detail on describing the range of Stl subscription companies well done.

  • @Slydeish
    @Slydeish 2 місяці тому

    Excellent review of an amazing system. You covered it well.

  • @tomjanssens6168
    @tomjanssens6168 2 місяці тому

    Five Parsecs is definitely a great game. The expansions also add a great amount of extra material and make for an even more unpredictable and exciting gameplay.

  • @diamondmeeple
    @diamondmeeple 2 місяці тому

    What would you use to get some shades to a gold metal painted miniatures?

  • @glitterboy2098
    @glitterboy2098 2 місяці тому

    the "men who would be kings" ruleset for colonial era wargames by Daniel Mersey has a "against mr babbage" solo play ruleset. it's not exactly a flowchart, more a flexible set of directives about using specific types of units (melee types, ranged types, scouts, cavalry, etc) in ways that replicate the feel of the colonial or native forces respectively. since it's ruleset is a variation on that used by Mersey in the Lion rampant, Dragon Rampant, and Xenos Rampant games, it should be adaptable to those games with a little common sense. scenario wise it's a little limited as written (mostly focused on just plain head to head battles or beseiged forts type stuff) but with a little thought you could work up various narrative scenarios that would still work within the limits.

  • @gonarsan
    @gonarsan 2 місяці тому

    Brutality, by Scott Wainwright. A very cheap agnostic miniature very modular. You can start a basic 4 points game with the four base classes or go deep into advanced classes, monsters, amd more. It has very solid IA for solo or coop mode. Rules simple, fast and fun.

  • @herrlogan17
    @herrlogan17 2 місяці тому

    Nice video, but you definitely cannot put a varnish on top of oils after hour or two. It depends on individual pigment but wait at least a few days. For blues, reds you have to wait even longer.

  • @randomposter8964
    @randomposter8964 2 місяці тому

    3 100s, time to play the lottery

  • @isaiahknickerbocker6207
    @isaiahknickerbocker6207 3 місяці тому

    If I can find the right parts and figures, I'll try to do a custom Grimaldus from the new JoyToys Black Templar Sword Brethren figures

  • @iggyflop3777
    @iggyflop3777 3 місяці тому

    Oil paints diluted with White Spirit ?

  • @jefferycrouch4396
    @jefferycrouch4396 3 місяці тому

    The loop hole is as long as you are crusading you can keep recruiting to make up for loses due to a constancy of combat operations. You can send a company on crusade say, to take the sabbat worlds. While they are gone you can recruit neophytes and promote marines. Figured this out working on the Chapter Master game back in the day on the elegan/tg/entlemen board.

  • @writeheroics7490
    @writeheroics7490 3 місяці тому

    I've heard of many of these titles on Reddit and BGG, as I'm new to solo miniature gaming. I've only been adding these titles to a "wishlist", but haven't researched yet. Your video was great at summarizing the titles, and I appreciate the Pro/Con commentary. Thank you!

  • @forestcityterrain
    @forestcityterrain 3 місяці тому

    no mineral spirits on the sponge when removing?

  • @dartmart9263
    @dartmart9263 3 місяці тому

    Phillip, any plans to continue gaming 5PFH anytime soon? Thanks!

  • @sirgreil
    @sirgreil 3 місяці тому

    "Llan du gor" in Welsh roughly means "Church of the Black Heart" I feel like that's definitely intentional. "Gor" can also mean "dwarf/stunted" So I feel like the author is taking some poetic license and might be attempting to mean something approximating "Lord of the Shriveled Heart"