The Most Important Thing When Building a Warband! [Ep. 34]

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  • @andrewluchsinger
    @andrewluchsinger Рік тому +7

    That story reminded me of an old gaming buddy who also became one of the best game masters I knew. He was fond of stories and was a hell of an actor too. A drunk driver got him. He was not a pro, but he did try.

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому +4

      Ah damn that’s sad, man, my condolences. I do like stories, I’ve always wished I could be a good storyteller since I was kid reading library books under my blankets with a flashlight.

    • @andrewluchsinger
      @andrewluchsinger Рік тому +3

      @@tabletopalchemy Thank you. He has been gone over 20 years. At least he is remembered. I think we have all done the flashlight and blanket thing. I know I certainly had.

  • @davidmankin4985
    @davidmankin4985 Рік тому +7

    It is fascinating to watch your creative process in action. Takes my idea of what a wargame can be to a whole new level. Love the pause for a lesson in the proper pronunciation of French words. 😂

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому +1

      Lol. Right on, I def like the story side of wargames (I suppose that’s technically called the “campaign” side). 🍻

  • @bobvanderlinden4634
    @bobvanderlinden4634 Рік тому +3

    Wow, when she emerged, white hair, and the tear? Chills, man. Chills. Had to pauze my laundry to comment.

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому +2

      Oh thanks, much appreciated! Glad you liked that bit. You might enjoy the vid coming this Thursday 😉🍻

  • @jnscott6460
    @jnscott6460 Рік тому +4

    As a GM, general gamer, and TT wargamer, I 100% embrace the story element of a warband. I have built many a warband in this fashion.
    The characters' backstories are as fun and creative as the warband and the game. It doesn't hurt that I've done some writing for Jetpack7 and can't ever turn off the creative process.
    I look forward to seeing your Warband!

  • @lorenzovive5801
    @lorenzovive5801 Місяць тому

    I really appreciate your fascination with names (both first and surnames) as I do the same thing. The etymology is fascinating and the naming of your band is a wonderful and fun process. The Silver Bayonet is one of my favorite games ever (and that says a lot as Mordheim is always my #1). This was a really fun video to watch. Thank you for your passion in presenting this.

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Місяць тому

      Ah super cool, glad you enjoyed it! I’ve never played Mordheim but I’ve heard a lot about it of course. I have a couple of stylized SB battle reports in a playlist on the channel in case you’re interested in following the characters 🤙🍻

  • @jamesmaas7244
    @jamesmaas7244 Рік тому

    "A prime opportunity to buy more stuff" love it! So true.

  • @JonSteitzer
    @JonSteitzer 8 місяців тому

    Finishing the video this morning. You should be an author! Its so exciting to hear the story of each member of the band. Subscribed!

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  8 місяців тому

      Wow thank you! Well maybe you’ll be interested in what’s happening in the last few vids on the channel (maybe not - but no spoilers lol). Glad u enjoyed it tho, much appreciated!🍻

  • @dirigoallagash3464
    @dirigoallagash3464 Рік тому +1

    Ugh, I said it last time but it bares repeating. Joe is killing wallet. This sounds amazing and the book is beautiful! Haven't pulled the trigger yet but likely just a matter of time. Good stuff, TA.

  • @bn-auric79
    @bn-auric79 5 місяців тому

    How do you not have more views yet? Immediate subscription here

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  5 місяців тому +1

      Well thanks! Probably because while I have a consistent release schedule, I don’t do consistent topics (although they are *mostly* tabletop hobby related), so difficult for the algorithm is my guess lol.🍻

    • @bn-auric79
      @bn-auric79 5 місяців тому

      @@tabletopalchemy it sent you my way, so I'm hoping I'm the first of many for you : ]

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  5 місяців тому

      Much appreciated!

  • @Nolinquisitor
    @Nolinquisitor Рік тому

    Very good choice, très bon choix mon ami. 😄

  • @JonSteitzer
    @JonSteitzer 8 місяців тому

    Incredible story!

  • @MykeDiemart
    @MykeDiemart Рік тому +1

    I have some of his other skirmish games and now my interest is peaked for this one. Very cool job on the backgrounds for your band

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому

      Awesome! Yeah I am looking forward to using this 2d10 mechanic

  • @ironwracu5822
    @ironwracu5822 Рік тому

    I am a few months behind on your videos...and I am looking forward to hearing of Ottilie's adventures!
    And seeing the minis getting painted
    You did say at the begining this was the second video...I dont think I missed any videos in chonological order...but cant remember seeing the first one

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому

      Ah I was probably referring to the terrain trees video which was making the terrain for this skirmish game. I’ll be curious to hear what you think of the actual game (I was pleasantly surprised by the general reaction lol)

  • @m3lv1n19
    @m3lv1n19 6 місяців тому

    Great narration of a battle report while still learning to play the game 🫶🏾

  • @johnpentiak2240
    @johnpentiak2240 Рік тому

    With the theme of this session, I would love to see if you have ever painted Malifaux or hear if you have played it. And what your scenery would look like

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому

      I have a couple malifaux figures but I haven’t played the game. It seems very cool. I think the miniature sculpts are awesome but the figures seem to be true 28mm scale and a touch small for me (normal human figures at any rate). But I’ll probably paint some in a video at some point!

  • @hungrymatador213
    @hungrymatador213 Рік тому

    I'm digging this man! going to try and rope in a couple mates.

  • @shaunhall960
    @shaunhall960 Рік тому

    What a gem of a video!

  • @jshud3
    @jshud3 Рік тому

    Googling and noodling... I think it goes together... man, you are gonna dig Blades in the Dark! We begin playtesting Saturday, 6/10 on Mystfinn Isle. All that you just described would fit in the new system perfectly! That was really cool, thanks for the inspiration! "Brute Force" has been our motto! Keep up the fantastic work!

  • @tinaprice4948
    @tinaprice4948 Рік тому

    Awesome , this looks so exciting! :D

  • @normanlennox4949
    @normanlennox4949 Рік тому

    Yay! Just in time for my coffee break!
    This sounds like a great game to try. I've always wanted to try a skirmish game, but have never had time. This looks like it would be a great intro to the idea.

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому +1

      I agree, this one is great because you get the regular and solo rules in the same book. 🍻

  • @bradcraig6676
    @bradcraig6676 Рік тому

    Your game sounds really fun, love the back story development.

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому +1

      Cool! I hope it’s fun lol haven’t played it yet but will be very soon!

  • @MarinaPacowski
    @MarinaPacowski Рік тому +1

    The girl with the beret at the end, has a heavy french accent!🧐..😅😂👏

  • @toddslanga
    @toddslanga Рік тому +1

    You mentioned Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell as one of your favorite shows. Where ever did you watch this gem? I can’t seem to find it streaming anywhere

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому +2

      I had to buy it on vudu.com 😐 I do have a whole video on how much I dig that show (and book) lol

  • @mikibabic8187
    @mikibabic8187 Рік тому

    I guess I found my new obsession, I mean game to try... :)

  • @garyjenson1326
    @garyjenson1326 Рік тому

    Thanks to your videos I've decided to poach d&d players for my necromunda group, Orcus Fist. Backstory matters in Munda imo.

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому

      100% agreed and excellent moving forcible recruiting players lol! 🏴‍☠️

  • @charleswatson2605
    @charleswatson2605 Рік тому

    AW man I love Brotherhood of the Wolf!

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому +1

      Les Pacte de Loups!! Such fantastic visuals! 🏴‍☠️🍻

  • @JonSteitzer
    @JonSteitzer 8 місяців тому

    Im adopting "the gloaming" that's brilliant

  • @theredbeardbard
    @theredbeardbard Рік тому

    Now I'm curious about this game...

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому

      I’m looking forward to checking out its 2d10 mechanic, and I really like the idea of automatic return attacks, really gets across the “exchange” feeling

  • @jackcleveland1175
    @jackcleveland1175 Рік тому +1

    I am agog at agoogleing.

  • @sutekh233
    @sutekh233 Рік тому

    Aww, you missed the potential for a "three little pigs" reference and having the nightmare from the gloam being a werewolf!!
    🤣😂🤣
    EDIT: Dammit man, look at the Malifaux miniatures for this warband, at least the leader and occult investigator!!

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому

      Oh that is a good one lol! Also yes I 1) really like malifaux sculpts and 2) completely forgot about them. 😐

  • @GiovanniBaracetti
    @GiovanniBaracetti Рік тому

    Bit off topic, but speaking of names and their meaning: Malum Caedo, the name of the protagonist of Boltgun, is real Latin. In real Latin fashion, "Malum Caedo" can be translated in a variety of different ways, depending on the context. However, the main 2 meanings of it are variations of "I slaughter the evil" and "I cut the apple". Make of it what you want 😅

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому

      Lol that’s excellent! I’m working on a vid now going more in depth in to my naming activities and I never really considered Latin, but that’s a great idea. 🍻

  • @waynegoddard4065
    @waynegoddard4065 7 місяців тому

    Subbed

  • @timothyyoung2962
    @timothyyoung2962 Рік тому +1

    Warband sound great. The background and the characters were cool. When I make warbands for the skirmish games our group plays I always have a background and little bits of personal info about the members. Sometimes even a theme (like tribals for This Is Not A Test who's ancestors survived the apocalypse in a Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament and now the tribe wears medieval armor and weapons into battle along side guns and tech weapons and speak with horrible British accents). But half the fun of skirmish wargames, for me anyway, is making up the lore and personalities of all your little plastic bastards.

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому

      This is awesome! Lol I love the Medieval Times warband 🏴‍☠️

  • @ionminiatures
    @ionminiatures Рік тому

    You do promise to show us the painted models, right? 😊

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому

      Yup, working on that vid right now lol 🏴‍☠️

  • @yagsipcc287
    @yagsipcc287 Місяць тому

    Great stuff bud :-) I recently came across The Sliver Bayonet myself going to get soem books after Christmas for myself :-) I have been enjoying smaller scale games like Turnip28 and The Forbidden Psalm series thanks again :-)

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Місяць тому

      Awesome, I think you’ll dig it. I like the smaller scale games myself 🤙🍻

    • @yagsipcc287
      @yagsipcc287 Місяць тому +1

      @tabletopalchemy not only time to play and get ready but time for models to be done as well as just storage. Thanks again

  • @pezpengy9308
    @pezpengy9308 Рік тому

    ....thus inspired by one of your awesome videos which you sadly deleted recently, i purchased a skirmish game and needed a band of merry adventurers to to gravely venture into the frost to look for magical items, gold, and gift certificates to the local cheese shops. of course, i had to find and print a group of squirrels, bunnies, badgers and guinea pigs nobly armed and armored to do so... but google having been infiltrated by chaotic evil baddies cannot be invoked and instead the League of Critters was found with duckduckgo. of course, any french army would be baguette and mimes themed.
    life is serious enough i refuse to take my hobby seriously. :)

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому

      Lol excellent! Although I think I’d have to go with eclairs as my standard trooper (in addition to the mime assassin)😂

  • @VerumAdPotentia
    @VerumAdPotentia Рік тому

    The next time one of my DMs starts grousing about my backgrounds, I'm playing this video for them. 😉

  • @AwkwardBirb
    @AwkwardBirb Рік тому

    Don’t worry, you can be as anachronistic about time periods as you like as long as you put a “punk” or “core” on the end of it. 😂

  • @sutekh233
    @sutekh233 Рік тому

    OH!! And if you have never watched the series "sleepy hollow", you SERIOUSLY need to.

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому

      Oh I remember trailers for that but I never actually got a chance to check it out, probably do that today!

  • @frog8220
    @frog8220 Рік тому

    go a-googling is great!

    • @tabletopalchemy
      @tabletopalchemy  Рік тому

      😂🍻🏴‍☠️ (all-emoji replies kinda freak me out)