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Worldspanner
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Приєднався 13 вер 2017
Worldspanner is the home of exceptional board games and board game systems such as Duel of Ages, Factions, and Tragick.
The Factions Standee Storing Trick
Worldspanner Factions gives give a pile of standees. Here's a great way to store them.
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Worldspanner Factions: Learn to Play
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Learn the entire rules set of Worldspanner Factions in just 36 minutes. Factions and its predecessor Duel of Ages have won 32 board game accolades including #1 Game of All Time for 5 years running by Tom Vasel, #1 Game of All Time Juegos De Mesa, #1 Game of All Time twice by Melody Vasel, three Game of the Year awards, and National Games Weekly Top 100. Factions is found at: www.worldspanner.co...
The Heroes of Factions
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All the heroes of Sets 1 through 3 of Worldspanner Factions (Fixed the asymmetric fades.) Factions and its predecessor Duel of Ages have won 32 board game accolades including #1 Game of All Time for 5 years running by Tom Vasel, #1 Game of All Time Juegos De Mesa, #1 Game of All Time twice by Melody Vasel, three Game of the Year awards, and National Games Weekly Top 100. Factions is found at: w...
Worldspanner Factions: What Game is it Like?
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Factions is a unique game. You can't say, "It's like Game X, but..." But we can say what games you might be playing that fit the Factions joy... Factions and its predecessor Duel of Ages have won 29 board game accolades including #1 Game of All Time for 5 years running by Tom Vasel, #1 Game of All Time Juegos De Mesa, #1 Game of All Time twice by Melody Vasel, three Game of the Year awards, and...
20 Ways Worldspanner Factions Perfected Duel of Ages II
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Worldspanner Factions is the perfected successor to Duel of Ages II. It is greatly streamlined, has a solo and campaign mode, handles miniatures and standees, and is truly ready for a world of modders creating their own content. Factions and its predecessor Duel of Ages have won 32 board game accolades including #1 Game of All Time for 5 years running by Tom Vasel, #1 Game of All Time Juegos De...
Worldspanner Factions: How It's Played
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A quick speedrun to show you how Worldspanner Factions plays. Watch for full playthroughs and detailed how-tos coming soon! Factions and its predecessor Duel of Ages have won 29 board game accolades including #1 Game of All Time for 5 years running by Tom Vasel, #1 Game of All Time Juegos De Mesa, #1 Game of All Time twice by Melody Vasel, three Game of the Year awards, and National Games Weekl...
Is Factions Your Game?
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Worldspanner Factions is coming to Kickstarter soon. This video gives you an idea of whether Factions is your type of game. Give us your thoughts below. Factions and its predecessor Duel of Ages have won 29 board game accolades including #1 Game of All Time for 5 years running by Tom Vasel, #1 Game of All Time Juegos De Mesa, #1 Game of All Time twice by Melody Vasel, three Game of the Year awa...
What is Worldspanner Factions? (The Intro Video)
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Worldspanner Factions is coming to Kickstarter soon, and this video is intended to be the flagship video for Kickstarter. Give us your thoughts below. Factions and its predecessor Duel of Ages have won 32 board game accolades including #1 Game of All Time for 5 years running by Tom Vasel, #1 Game of All Time Juegos De Mesa, #1 Game of All Time twice by Melody Vasel, three Game of the Year award...
Worldspanner Factions FAQ: The Heroes, And Your Involvement
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Worldspanner Factions is mod heaven for the players, and this includes the designing and creation of the heroes for the ambitious Full Degree: 360 playable heroes. See the beautiful imagery prepared for the 2023 Kickstarter, and learn how you can contribute you ideas. Factions and its predecessor Duel of Ages have won 29 board game accolades including #1 Game of All Time for 5 years running by ...
Worldspanner Factions Playtester Debrief 1: Unique Game Mechanics
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Worldspanner Factions playtesting is wrapping up, and the playtesters are answering after-action questions. This time, it's questions that provide insight into the unique nature of the Factions game system. Factions is found at: www.worldspanner.com/factions Keep up with updates here: worldspanner.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=801b2385317c4811adcc2506c&id=7882707168
Worldspanner Factions Playtester Debrief 2: Great Game Designer Advice
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Worldspanner Factions playtesting is wrapping up, and the playtesters are answering after-action questions. This time, it's questions that also provide great advice to game designers. Factions is found at: www.worldspanner.com/factions Keep up with updates here: worldspanner.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=801b2385317c4811adcc2506c&id=7882707168
Worldspanner Factions Playtester Debrief 3: The Campaign
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Worldspanner Factions playtesting is wrapping up, and the playtesters are answering after-action questions. This time, it's the co-op/solo campaign found in Set 3: Heroes of Worldspanner Factions. A lot of good information here as we head toward the Kickstarter season. Factions is found at: www.worldspanner.com/factions Keep up with updates here: worldspanner.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=801...
Worldspanner Factions Playtester Debrief 4: Player Thoughts
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We're wrapping up 18 months of dedicated playtesting on Worldspanner Factions and conducting impromptu debrief questions with playtesters. These two, Jonathan and James, did such an excellent job on the debrief that we let them run with it. Lots of great info here as Worldspanner Factions heads toward release. Find more at: www.worldspanner.com/factions Keep up with updates here: worldspanner.u...
It's like Duel of Ages.
So it’s checks nonstop? That is it!?
And I thought the Cones of Dunshire was fiddly.
Duel of ages 2 weak point that 3 of my friends said (I played with them separately) was character art was super inconsistent and large part of them looked real bad CGI. I assume those look better now.
No team bases?
I'm very intriuged by this. I have one question though: As I play with mostly 2 other players, can this be played like a ffa, where everyone fights everyone, or has this to be played as a team game?
Mine arrived yesterday in the UK. Really love the build quality and the improved rules!
Will we ever see a solo tutorial?
Hopefully soon!
My favorite game of all time hands down.
Got mine yesterday. My toddler helped me punch out all the pieces. Read the rule book this morning. Let me say, the rules in this version are clear and concise. The rule book is a thing of beauty. Easy to follow and great references and examples. Also, this campaign was handled beautifully. I still can’t believe how polished and smooth the whole campaign was handled and how quickly the game was delivered. Great job, everyone! Do you all have a timeframe for when the next boxes will be releases, and if they will be released as another campaign?
Thanks, Rove! The rulebook got a lot of loving care in this project.
Dimensions of binder? Don’t want to buy one that’s too big.
Keep it under 11.3" height and you're good. Most prong binders will fit, but you can trim them if needed.
Do you have a link where we can find this binder? And how many pages are needed?
Any prong binder should do, this one is an Easkers, but on Amazon it comes in a bundle of 9. An office supply store will carry prong binders. For the coin holders, look for MUDOR or Uncle Paul, 30 per page.
One of the best Kickstarter campaigns ever! Made in Germany vs China, wish more games were made this way.
Thank Redbird, we do really like Ludo Fact for manufacturing.
Nice overview of the rules. I noticed a few changes/additions from DoA which sound very cool. Can't wait to get this!!
Thanks Pacerfan!
Can't wait!
It's coming...
I am a big DOA fan and love the look of this reboot. I also refrain from crowdfunding, so I look forward in hopes of retail availability even if it means I won’t be the first kid on the block with a copy.
Hello, Peter, I hear you on the crowdfunding side, you aren't the only one. The game will hopefully be available for retail in August/September.
This Kickstarter was such a breeze.
@@MrInbetween969 Thanks Mr!
@@MrInbetween969 I'm delighted for the KS backers, I would expect nothing less from Bret.
I don't know what it would had cost with the minis included but I kinda wonder / think if / that would had been worth it. Also bought Duel of Ages II master set and only found out about this by looking for the 360 in case something had come out of that but this KS kinda make that a not happening thing which is kinda sad and somewhat annoying. This mean buying it again and yet without miniatures which who knows ... Maybe it doesn't pull the volumes of purchases to make it worth-while to make plastic miniatures, but if it made any sense then making it in bulk from the start seem like the most cost effective way. I don't know what 3D printed miniatures cost and what quality they achieve.
Hello Johan yes cost would have been over $500 and shipping costs triple. Standees have all the advantages there.
@@worldspanner6072 Is it worth backing from Sweden vs retail?
That is a good question. The benefit of backing the Kickstarter is the exclusive hero and treasure card packs. As for cost, I don't know if you would be able to find it cheaper that way. That will depend on whether a store carries it there and what they decide to discount.
I'm wondering how long a typical game is during the campaign. I know that's hard to measure; some players take more time and some players take less time. I tend to be a slow player myself as I like to really consider everything before going to the next turn.
Playtest games usually last around 4h, some shorter a few later ones longer. The AI turns are usually faster than the human turns.
Uh.. that's a lot of playable characters.. wow!
Sorry to re-post this question, but any chance of a storage solution that can hold all the content you plan? Seems like a minor detail, but it is less than ideal when multiple boxes needed for a game…. This is my only pause for an all in pledge at the moment.
Apologies for not seeing this sooner happy gamer. Storing this game has been a subject of discussion for 20 years. For this, we have decided to help out that decision by having the players help us create the 3D storage tools that each storage style would use.
Any chance of a storage solution that can hold all the content you plan? Seems like a minor detail, but it is less than ideal when multiple boxes needed for a game….
Giving the motivation behind each move is very useful: this makes viewers see how the game feels like to play (otherwise the gameplay looks mechanical and way less interesting). Thanks!
I love Ryder's new artwork! Really all of the new art is great
Thanks odstbane, the art has been a delight to create.
Nice to have this as a separate video!
Is this compatible with the older version?
Hello, dimmok, Factions is a ground-up recreation of the game. The hexes are large, it uses standees, it no longer divides into ages, a complete streamlining of the rules set to remove any fiddly or complex sections, and more.
Thanks for the reply. It’s a shame it’s makes my existing game obsolete. Hope you have a successful Kickstarter campaign though.
@@dimmok8344Thanks dimmok!
Buying!
I hope the graphic design, especially on the item cards, can get a major overhaul before going to print!
Can we still be a Pile of Weewaks, riding a horse throwing Lwave Grenades? If so take my money now.
Only if you are short enough, if so, yes.
I miss having actual named characters from history. It made for interesting matchups.
When is the Kickstarter slated to go live? And is there a ballpark price range? Thanks!
Kickstarter will start sometime between September 18 and October 22. No set price yet, but you will definitely be able to get all three Sets for under $200 (not including shipping, tax, and all other national burdens).
@@worldspanner6072 Thank you so much. That sounds like a perfect price range. Ever since I got DOA 2 years ago I've been dreaming about a version with solo play and campaigns. I'm all in when I comes out. 🙌
Ah, it really strikes me as DOA but with a much smaller board, which seems to work really well.
Ooooof. I finally fulfilled a long pipe dream of buying Duel of Ages 2 with the master set. I get all excited and start looking up stuff about it while it ships... only to discover the 3rd edition is literally right around the corner. lol. Oh well. It does take the wind out of my sail about learning the deep complex rules of DoA2 if the streamlined version is right around the corner. With any luck I can still find a buddy to play it with me. :D Still... I know I'll end up getting the new edition.
And you have two ways to play Factions solo, normal play and the campaign. So friends are optional but appreciated.
I don't think the rules are that bad. Like Battlestar Galactica with expansions likely have more to get through.
So when do we get to play it? 😂
Life intervened and I had to take a few months mostly away from the project. But I'm expecting the Kickstarter around September, give or take amonth.
@@worldspanner6072 Thanks for reply. Hope things get back on track soon for you.
@@netlag6668Kickstarter drops in October. Just went up on the Worldspanner site. 😊
So many videos lately, looks like you're preparing for...sth 😉
sth cometh soon.
Hmm…a lot of images here of games I dislike. Fortunately I am definitely committed to Worldspanner Factions provided it is available in Europe via a non-Kickstarter channel.
@@petermillen6924 Europe is where the game is manufactured, so you get easy access to it outside of Kickstarter.
@@worldspanner6072 It's going to be manufactured in europe? That's different
While I'll miss some of the stuff that has been streamlined away, this does look great. Assembling a random map in advance and then forming the right team for the map--rather than vice versa--is a great move, and I'm glad that you pointed out that it speeds things up by allowing the game to be set up before guests arrive.
Yes, letting the players (especially new players) concentrate on picking their cool heroes rather than building a map really helped both in teaching the game and in game time.
What is release timeline looking like for this? Looks great!
The Kickstarter should be in the early Fall, and the game is essentially done, art and all, so it's a safe Kickstarter. That means hopefully a delivery end of year or very early next year.
I have everything for DoA2. Ready, locked and loaded for the 3rd Worldspanner game.
Very fun to watch. I've actually always loved playing DOA2 on a smaller board with fewer platters, so this captures that vibe. More compressed play makes for more dynamic games in some ways, but the platters still feel expansive due to the art. Overall, love the new look of the game in terms of the board, characters cards, and character stands (yay!)--a big upgrade aesthetically. More streamlined, but I didn't feel like anything was really missing from the core experience. Looking forward to seeing how the market system works--didn't see that in play. Is the challenge deck in its final design?
Yes, challenge deck is the final design. That deck must be clean and very easily read from across the table. Mark Simonitch gave us the seal of approval on its layout, so we went with it.
The great part about gold and markets is they're entirely intuitive. Players just get it. The rules for both are tiny.
I haven't watched all the way through, yet, but I am curious - have you removed Op-Fire? It was one of the most fiddly and out-dated mechanics bred from much, much older games and it probably needed a trim.
The mechanics of shooting have been greatly trimmed down. The concept of shooting defensively remains, which is critical to teaching tactics. But where DoA Ii needed 2.5 pages of rules for shooting, Factions does it in less than 1 page.
So, for example, there is no longer any OpFire stat on a weapon, no single or area types, no friendly fire, and no figuring out if an enemy stops a shot. All that is gone.
My credit card is loaded and ready… Much of this was reassuringly familiar to players of earlier Worldspanner games, so I don’t think it will be too hard to grasp Factions. The components are good especially the new platters. Thank you.
Yes, it's very much Duel of Ages II, except not, as follows: It's has tighter and faster play, there's much more interaction between heroes in a smaller space, the one-hero-per-space really pumped up the tactical decision-making, and all the fiddly rules have been systematically murdered.
Hopefully James and Jonathan can continue to show up in Worldspanner content, Kickstarter videos, even narration! A great series of videos here.
Let's go, Brett!!
Its weird DOAII is collecting dust on my shelve even nefver played (no time so far) but I know I will like it and also Worldspanner Factions
That should be less of a problem, Michael. You can play the campaign solo, and then you can turn around and use the excellent enemy AI to play the standard game solo.
And with a rulebook that is 4000 less words, teaching Factions is easy.
@@worldspanner6072 complicated rules are no problem regarding complexity, its more the time factor 😁
Hunting a machete-wielding squirrel... or being hunted by a machete-wielding squirrel? I guess it depends on which team you ask after the game!
Maybe….if you get global distribution beyond Kick$tarter.
Hi Peter... we agree with you. We haven't used Kickstarter in the past and did well with Duel of Ages. Definitely distribution in Europe, and we'll be working on South Pacific. For us, Kickstarter is more a perk than an exclusive business method.
Then you are my kinda guys, and as a long-standing DOA fan I will definitely be buying Factions.
Brett, I shy away from KS nowadays but this may well be the exception. Will it be EU/UK friendly shipping?
@@markoreilly4433 It's going to be manufactured in Europe, so absolutely, it will be shipped from there.
It is my type of game. Love DoAII! Can't wait to get this!
Thanks Shawn, we can't wait either!
So very pumped for this.
We're excited to be closing in on the release.
I am a big DOAII fan, but IDDK, so I just hope it has an international retail release.
2:34 Dang it, Cord! 😐 So far this is easily my most anticipated board game of the 2020s.
So freaking excited for this!!!
Same!