Seth Jaffee Hey man, game looks GREAT. Insta-buy for me for sure. I just ordered it. Can’t wait to get it to the table. I think the Crusader’s artwork did it for me. They look amazing. Thanks for an awesome game!
Agreed on the opening with the cuts instead of hand-held. Perfect and professional. I know it takes a little more camera setup and editting but it's much much better!
Great video. I played this game twice and watched it played one time before I played. The first I played it I did not enjoy it so much but the second time I played I enjoyed it much more. I think after I watched your UA-cam video I will not be so hesitant when Crusades is brought to the table again. Thank you for all the videos you make.I appreciate all the ones I have seen.
Awesome job Rodney! I got my deluxified copy and hate teaching games. This is going to be perfect for my game group. I want to play it really bad. Thanks so much. Your the best!
This looks really good and interesting. It appears to have a Terraforming Mars level of complexity, or maybe slightly below that. I love the setting, the Crusades is a favorite historical period of mine. Thanks for sharing this one Rodney.
A “Suitable replacement” I carrot be-leave it. I mean, picking vegetables? Seems a little cucumbersome. And anyway, vegetables have bean and corn. I don’t mean to beet it about the bush. Peas, no more vegetables. ... I’ll show myself out, shallot I?
I appreciate the twist you gave to this video’s intro (I guess to smooth out some of the backlash you previously got in comments), but I think I prefer the handheld intro method better. I find that the rough edits in the intro dialogue too jarring. Between this method, the original table-intro method, and the handheld method for the intro, the latter gets my vote. You still get an A for effort. Keep plugging away.
Thanks for another great video, Rodney! Just got the game today, and it's always awesome to not have to read every single rulebook in the universe :D Hopefully get this played tonight!
Nice review of this game. I get the feel you are trying to get with pulling the game from the shelf and that you like the idea. I think this format was far better than the moving camera but I think there would be a much better flow if you don't do the cut where you bend down to get the game. Just a full view of you reaching for the game on the shelf and perhaps as another viewer said put it back at the closing of the video. I think a few more little touches and it will achieve exactly that feel I think your looking for. This is a much better feel than your earlier attempts at this new format. Keep up the good work. Love your channel.
Insert many Monty Python and the Holy Grail jokes here (ah and Holy Grail expensive games) Variants: Learning how to play and First Standard game is an interesting way to do a 'Learn to play' which games usually do up front or 'Stop read this first' or 'once you're familiar with basic rules then play the advanced game' etc.
I know you’re sponsored by BGG and the publishers for games, but my friend Tim and I will pay you to do one for Trajan! Neither of us think we’ve played it correctly.
Great video of a pretty good game. On your (and JonGetsGames') recommendation, I got his game. I've played it a couple of times. Pretty good. Thanks again.
Looks like a great game. Definitely going on the list. My only question is, for the suitable replacement, is the onion worth 5 and the carrot 🥕 one? I really want to know how many times you have to practice the cover flip..... Great job, as usual!!!
@Watch It Played I just bought this game and am excited to play it! But my question is has nothing to do with the game itself... Where did you get those shelves? Are they custom made? They are nice and look exactly what I'm looking for to store my board game collection.
Quick question if a wedge has no action tokens on it can I still take the action if it has bonuses from somewhere else? Or must a wedge have action tokens in order perform its action?
Looks like a really fun game! How long does it take to play? Are there any VP replacements not considered suitable? :) I suppose anything that might ruin your tabletop... in which case your choice here is questionable, but hilarious!
During testing, a 3p game took pretty consistently 42 minutes :) I'd say once you learn it, the game will take about 15 mins per player. Expect to add about 15 minutes to that for your first play (this will obviously depend on your specific group)
@@sethjaffee7104 Wow I was expecting about twice that length! It would be nice to add a game to my collection that is on the shorter side... although one member of my game group suffers tragically from AP so I'm sure it will still take well over an hour to play LOL!
And of course I bought it based on what I saw here. 1st play tonight. Fun little area control, and it's blazing fast. If the theme at all interests you, I recommend it.
Damnit... yet another interesting game so many games, so little time. Could you maybe start a channel where you don't make the games sound interesting? that way I would not feel bad for not having time to try them all :) Just kidding of course. Keep up the good work :)
I love you, but this is just my two cents. I realize some people like the changes in the introduction of the video, but I find it very jarring. Part of that could just be I am used to the opening video being a specific way as a long time fan, but I also think even as someone who hasn't seen your previous videos, that the edits come across a little bit stiff and clunky. I just don't feel that genuine flair I got with the previous introductions which were always a single take. I feel like this is production for the sake of production. You should do what you want, but that's my opinion.
Entirely fair - it won’t appeal to everyone, but I’m enjoying this, and it seems to be working on balance so will likely stick with it for the foreseeable future. Always appreciate the feedback though!
A lovely breakdown of a game whose mechanics I really believe I would love. Sadly, the theme is a deal breaker for me. I can't see myself displaying a game about the Crusades on my shelf, even if it includes Prussian and Slavic enemies alongside Saracens. This is a shameful and indefensible period in the history of Western Civilization, and especially the Church. Feel free to disagree with me, belittle my decision, or even shout "deus vult!" at the top of your lungs. I, personally, could never in good conscious present it to my group.
Same - It's a mancala roundel. That's a really interesting combination of mechanics (that actually makes it work more like a mancala than most games using a mancala mechanism). Just a shame the theme, especially when tackled in this way, is so... Off putting.
@@giampaolofini1535 I'm perfectly fine playing all sorts of historically themed titles that don't involve an organized religion telling its faithful that they can secure their place in heaven by traveling to a foreign land and killing in the name of God, unless you dispute those facts. No matter how many 'sides' there are to an issue, I would no more play this than I would a game themed around modern jihadi. Save the sophistry until you have a better rebuttal than "history isn't black and white".
@@sardonicpoet fair enough. I'm sure some people don't want to play the German side in WWII games because of the Holocaust, and that's fair too. Lots of historical periods reflect the worst side of human nature and I can't argue with someone not wanting to play that in a game. I've studied the Crusades a little and it's a very complex period, worth exploring beyond the simple world of games.
The best board game series on youtube, no contest.
Glad you've been enjoying it Isaiah!
Great video, thanks! I hope everyone enjoys playing Crusaders!
Seth Jaffee Hey man, game looks GREAT. Insta-buy for me for sure. I just ordered it. Can’t wait to get it to the table. I think the Crusader’s artwork did it for me. They look amazing. Thanks for an awesome game!
Just bought this! Can't wait to play it 🤟
"...if players are unhappy with their shared victory..." i.e. Tom Vasel :)
Thy will be done
FOR THE GRACE, FOR THE MIGHT OF OUR LORD
FOR THE HOME OF THE HOLY
(Had to be done)
Agreed on the opening with the cuts instead of hand-held. Perfect and professional. I know it takes a little more camera setup and editting but it's much much better!
Glad you're enjoying the evolution!
Wow, I've never heard of this game but it looks so nice!! Definitely on my to buy list. And omg the carrot and onion absolutely killed me haha!
;)
Nice job with polishing the game gathering and reshelving part of the video. Feels much more natural and smooth.
Great video. I played this game twice and watched it played one time before I played. The first I played it I did not enjoy it so much but the second time I played I enjoyed it much more. I think after I watched your UA-cam video I will not be so hesitant when Crusades is brought to the table again. Thank you for all the videos you make.I appreciate all the ones I have seen.
I hope you continue to enjoy it!
Great tutorial as always Rodney! I have really enjoyed my time with this game.
Thanks for the kind comment Charlie, glad you've been enjoying the game :)
Awesome job Rodney! I got my deluxified copy and hate teaching games. This is going to be perfect for my game group. I want to play it really bad. Thanks so much. Your the best!
I continue to enjoy every video you put out. Thanks for another great one!
Very kind of you - thanks!
That was a badass box lid flip at the end.
Thx ;)
Already loved the game as it was being explained... then I almost died laughing at the veggies XD
;)
Man these videos get better and better. I already added this game to my wishlist halfway through...
Thank you kindly - glad you enjoyed the game!
This looks like a great game, it has stunning quality for the materials and a gameplay that seems easy to explain and to pick up!
Glad you enjoyed what you saw!
This is such a great game. The Rondel system is really well implemented.
Glad you enjoyed this one!
Game looks pretty simple but fun. Thanks for walking us through it.
A pleasure!
Great vid! Been looking at this game, and it looks like a good one to pick up.
Hey thanks for checking out the video!
Yay! Thank you for another great rules video. I think the new intro/outro works really well. Keep them coming... :)
Thanks!
Onions versus carrots -- sounds like the makings of a great game. Or dinner.
THanks for the Tweeted link. I'm enjoying the video now!
Right on :)
Definitely would love a playthrough of this one! And I got a kick out of the carrot and onion 😆
Thanks for checking it out!
This was great video! Everything I needed
Thanks Jeff - glad you enjoyed!
This looks really good and interesting. It appears to have a Terraforming Mars level of complexity, or maybe slightly below that. I love the setting, the Crusades is a favorite historical period of mine. Thanks for sharing this one Rodney.
Glad you enjoyed!
I think you'll find this game is much easier (and much shorter) than Terraforming Mars.
Another great How To Play video. Well done.
Thank you kindly!
Thanks for this! I'm getting a copy in the mail this afternoon and can't wait to get it to the table.
Thanks for all your videos. You've been putting plenty of smiles on my face lately!
@@WatchItPlayed Wow, thanks! That means a lot.
Thanks! Always a big help!
Very kind of you to say so Mark!
Thank you Rodney! :)
A pleasure!
Thank you for the awesome video!!
You're very welcome Isaiah!
I literally laughed out loud at your suitable replacement
Me too! I miss that sense of humor that I feel like we saw more of in the older videos... keep throwing those little winks in Rodney!
Great video!
Thanks!
A “Suitable replacement”
I carrot be-leave it.
I mean, picking vegetables? Seems a little cucumbersome.
And anyway, vegetables have bean and corn. I don’t mean to beet it about the bush.
Peas, no more vegetables.
...
I’ll show myself out, shallot I?
::Groans:: Oh, I get it now... Steam PUN kist!
Steve Meddaugh You know it!
THIS IS OUT OF HAND.
Watch It Played I am the PUNpking!
Are you visualizing whirled peas?
Deluxe version just arrived -thanks Rodney!
Hope you have a great time playing!
This video helped a lot! Thank you
Glad you liked it Brad!
I appreciate the twist you gave to this video’s intro (I guess to smooth out some of the backlash you previously got in comments), but I think I prefer the handheld intro method better. I find that the rough edits in the intro dialogue too jarring.
Between this method, the original table-intro method, and the handheld method for the intro, the latter gets my vote. You still get an A for effort. Keep plugging away.
Yes, I ended up feeling the same way!
Wow. Makes me want to get this game right away
Glad you enjoyed checking this out!
Thanks for another great video, Rodney! Just got the game today, and it's always awesome to not have to read every single rulebook in the universe :D Hopefully get this played tonight!
I hope you had fun playing :)
Yes, we did! Time flies by! So many games played since then 😱 Hope you are doing well! Talk soon 😄
@@BoardGamingRamblings Does it ever - quite a couple years since this :)
Thanks, Rodney. Am hopefully playing this later tonight, so this was well-timed... Lol 👍
I hope you have a great time with it!
@@WatchItPlayed Yup... Really enjoyed this. Was also very impressed with the rondel-driven gameplay, and loved the 'homage' (of sorts) to Mancala... 👌
Nice review of this game. I get the feel you are trying to get with pulling the game from the shelf and that you like the idea. I think this format was far better than the moving camera but I think there would be a much better flow if you don't do the cut where you bend down to get the game. Just a full view of you reaching for the game on the shelf and perhaps as another viewer said put it back at the closing of the video. I think a few more little touches and it will achieve exactly that feel I think your looking for. This is a much better feel than your earlier attempts at this new format. Keep up the good work. Love your channel.
Yep, I think we're getting there - thanks!
Amazing Spiderman #129 my favorite!!
Such a great game. We're giving it a run out this weekend.
Have a great time playing!
Insert many Monty Python and the Holy Grail jokes here (ah and Holy Grail expensive games) Variants: Learning how to play and First Standard game is an interesting way to do a 'Learn to play' which games usually do up front or 'Stop read this first' or 'once you're familiar with basic rules then play the advanced game' etc.
It’s funny how going back to relearn older games makes you miss the box flip!
It was a different era for the show, to be sure :)
I know you’re sponsored by BGG and the publishers for games, but my friend Tim and I will pay you to do one for Trajan! Neither of us think we’ve played it correctly.
Thanks for the interest!
Great video of a pretty good game. On your (and JonGetsGames') recommendation, I got his game. I've played it a couple of times. Pretty good. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed!
Top 20 games I played 2018
Rodney..
ma boiiiiiiii !!!
I like this game
"Hi, my name is Rodney Smith, and welcome to watch it flipped!" :)
I hope fresh produce will become a recurring suitable replacement.
Ok this looks likes fun now I got to find this game to try to play it just try to get some of my friends to play easier said than done though
The challenge for many a gamer!
I see you are high-5'ing SU&SD for their effective use of produce :) I can't wait for this to become a meme among board game youtubers
I didn't have a pear handy!
Awesome! When can we watch it played????
I agree. I think this might be a nice Rodney vs Pep game. Feels like it's been awhile.
Looks like a great game. Definitely going on the list. My only question is, for the suitable replacement, is the onion worth 5 and the carrot 🥕 one? I really want to know how many times you have to practice the cover flip..... Great job, as usual!!!
First time, every time - of course! ;)
I already added the game on my Amazon list!! Anniversary is in May!
@Watch It Played
I just bought this game and am excited to play it! But my question is has nothing to do with the game itself... Where did you get those shelves? Are they custom made? They are nice and look exactly what I'm looking for to store my board game collection.
Hi Joel, they were custom made by a local carpenter.
Hi, I love your videos. But, I have a question. Have you already made or plan to make a video on Apex: Theropod deckbuilding game?
Hey Terry, I don't pre-announce games I might cover as my schedule can change and I don't like to disappoint.
No problem, understand completely. Thanks for the great content.
Great video! Now you can sell Trajan.
*gasp*
Quick question if a wedge has no action tokens on it can I still take the action if it has bonuses from somewhere else? Or must a wedge have action tokens in order perform its action?
It needs action tokens.
Just use a suitable replacement. :D Nice
Great explanation! Does the game come with a carrot and onion?
You'll have to provide your own veggies!
Do I have to use all the movement for the travel action i.e. if I have 3 movement, I can choose to use only 2?
Just double checked with the designer, and no you don't!
@@WatchItPlayed thank you for the quick reply
No one does it better.
Looks like a really fun game! How long does it take to play? Are there any VP replacements not considered suitable? :) I suppose anything that might ruin your tabletop... in which case your choice here is questionable, but hilarious!
During testing, a 3p game took pretty consistently 42 minutes :)
I'd say once you learn it, the game will take about 15 mins per player. Expect to add about 15 minutes to that for your first play (this will obviously depend on your specific group)
@@sethjaffee7104 Wow I was expecting about twice that length! It would be nice to add a game to my collection that is on the shorter side... although one member of my game group suffers tragically from AP so I'm sure it will still take well over an hour to play LOL!
Thanks qgain.
You're bloating my wish list.
Glad you enjoyed it :)
And of course I bought it based on what I saw here. 1st play tonight. Fun little area control, and it's blazing fast. If the theme at all interests you, I recommend it.
Can players share the same hex?
Yes - you'll find that referred to here: ua-cam.com/video/AukZKcUkFg4/v-deo.html
Mmmmmm mustard side...
Damnit... yet another interesting game
so many games, so little time.
Could you maybe start a channel where you don't make the games sound interesting? that way I would not feel bad for not having time to try them all :)
Just kidding of course. Keep up the good work :)
Watch It Put Away? Watch It Please Don't Play?
@@WatchItPlayed "Forget you watched it played"?
wendake + kanban plzzz
Thanks for the interest.
Uh oh! My wife is not going to like you more because I'm adding this to my buy to list, lol!
Maybe she'll enjoy playing it with you :)
Perhaps if you offer to use the suitable replacements to make dinner, she'll be pleased.
I'm confused, are the onions worth 5, or the carrots?
Player's choice!
My game did not come with a carrot and an onion. 😡
Must have been a kickstarter exclusive!
There was no box flip...disappointed
This was prior to the box flip era.
I love you, but this is just my two cents. I realize some people like the changes in the introduction of the video, but I find it very jarring. Part of that could just be I am used to the opening video being a specific way as a long time fan, but I also think even as someone who hasn't seen your previous videos, that the edits come across a little bit stiff and clunky. I just don't feel that genuine flair I got with the previous introductions which were always a single take. I feel like this is production for the sake of production. You should do what you want, but that's my opinion.
Entirely fair - it won’t appeal to everyone, but I’m enjoying this, and it seems to be working on balance so will likely stick with it for the foreseeable future. Always appreciate the feedback though!
A lovely breakdown of a game whose mechanics I really believe I would love. Sadly, the theme is a deal breaker for me. I can't see myself displaying a game about the Crusades on my shelf, even if it includes Prussian and Slavic enemies alongside Saracens. This is a shameful and indefensible period in the history of Western Civilization, and especially the Church. Feel free to disagree with me, belittle my decision, or even shout "deus vult!" at the top of your lungs. I, personally, could never in good conscious present it to my group.
There is no reason for anyone to belittle your opinion or argue with you about it. It's you're game shelf, you get to decide what you put on it!
Same - It's a mancala roundel. That's a really interesting combination of mechanics (that actually makes it work more like a mancala than most games using a mancala mechanism). Just a shame the theme, especially when tackled in this way, is so... Off putting.
Might as well forgo playing any game with a historical theme then.
Also, your understanding of the Crusades is simplistic and one-sidedly so.
@@giampaolofini1535 I'm perfectly fine playing all sorts of historically themed titles that don't involve an organized religion telling its faithful that they can secure their place in heaven by traveling to a foreign land and killing in the name of God, unless you dispute those facts. No matter how many 'sides' there are to an issue, I would no more play this than I would a game themed around modern jihadi.
Save the sophistry until you have a better rebuttal than "history isn't black and white".
@@sardonicpoet fair enough. I'm sure some people don't want to play the German side in WWII games because of the Holocaust, and that's fair too. Lots of historical periods reflect the worst side of human nature and I can't argue with someone not wanting to play that in a game. I've studied the Crusades a little and it's a very complex period, worth exploring beyond the simple world of games.