I'm a little late to the party, but I was idly browsing for reviews of Coriolis. I got the free starter document a while back, and now I bought the humble bundle of a bunch of Free League games & expansions etc. This setting is so interesting, I'm really looking forward to playing this some day. Thank you so much for this review and keep up the good work!
Another amazing thing Free League does is Starter boxes. Even if I buy the Core book I always buy the starter box. I have all of Free League’s Starter boxes
I'm really looking forward to starting this game. Already had session zero. I dig your presentation here. You've studied the material throughly and the materials are beautiful to watch as you flip through. I hope I'll get my physical copies in time for Christmas! A little nitpick: I think the "zodiac" type icon sign that grants the character a talent isn't the icon they worship particularly. They prey to all the icons in turn in specific situation. What I think is fascinating with the Free League faction is that they seem more like a workers union with ship crews and dockworkers than anything. At the same time it brings together small entrepreneurs trying to make it in a world dominated by the huge corporate Consortium its military and mainstream media dominance. There's plenty of room to interpret a lot of it. Thanks again! Very cool review of a really cool game!
My group is absolutely loving the setting. The hard science with the mysticism have us hooked. I also enjoy the Arabian culture adapted to a futuristic society. Thanks for watching!
@@blandgaming6222 They really know how to create intriguing settings at Free League! And the engine is great! I started this year creating my own D&D version loosely based on B/X but now I'm completely immersed in Year 0. 😁
I discovered you through your Vaesen video. Now this awesome Coriolis overview! Close-up flip throughs with commentary is my favorite format for RPGs reviews. Please keep this style coming when you find stuff you like!
Thank you very much! I'm really just winging this. I'm working on finishing reading Vaesen. (Spoiler alert... its awesome.) As soon as I'm done reading it, I will post a review. I'm also going to post a GM tips video for Coriolis soon. Thanks for watching!
I just found your channel with your Symbaroum review! I appreciate you inviting me over, I really enjoy sitting down with someone who knows a system and listening to them explain it without all the 'slideshow' presentation. Time to binge your channel and find some new systems!
Thanks for watching and your comment! I wish I had time to make more videos, but life keeps me busy. Please feel free to join me at my dining room table for the drink of the day and some good nerd speak!
Hahaha this video was enlightening and hilarious. I feel like I’m watching myself try to juggle “working from home” with the kids , animals , wife, etc….
I love how you 'are keep'n it real' being a father of 3 young boys i can really relate. I have everything Coriolis (apart from the GM screen) so i found this video really helpful. Coriolis is sitting on the shelf between Forbidden Lands, Mutant Year Zero, Alien and Tales from the Loop. All purchased with good intentions of reading but then i have just been overwealmed by the amount of content. first world problems.
@@blandgaming6222 oh man, I was going to leave a comment asking if you were going to review Symbaroum, hopefully you find the time to get through it all
@@TheDepleteduranium I LOVE Symbaroum. I only discovered it last year and I have bought 6 of the books, the screen, and the map. Unfortunately I have not had the chance to run it yet. (I have been busy with Coriolis, Alien, Tales from the Loop, and MYZ.) However, my group is foaming at the mouth to try it. I will try to film a review soon. (I need to review the rules so I at least appear to know what I am talking about.) Thanks for watching and commenting!
I started watching your Symbaroum video and nearly switched it off thinking "oh no this looks really amateur" but since then I have found myself watching all of your free league reviews and really enjoying them. You have a really charismatic presenting style and it would be great to see you do more stuff.
Well you are right about one thing. I am an amateur. I will certainly try and produce more content after my pending retirement. Although I'm in the home stretch, my career is pretty demanding. Balance that with family and game time, it's hard to find time for content. I appreciate your comment and viewership sir.
@@blandgaming6222 Would you run Last Voyage of the Ghazali and then jump into Lost Emissary? I think that's what you were saying in the video since Lost Emissary would be after for the timeline.
@@brockenwitch I would indeed. As a matter of fact, I would recommend you play several scenarios before doing the campaign, for 2 reasons: 1. it allows your players and their ship to gain a certain degree of infamy. This makes for a smooth transition tying them into the epic story arc of the campaign. 2. A lot of Free League campaigns are so epic that they literally change the setting. This one is no different. So let your player run around, explore, and works jobs with their ship before you hit them with a massive epic. My players played the starting scenario in the main book, Aram's Secret, The Dying Ship, a Dune inspired story arc on Dabaran, a John Wick inspired story against the Syndicate, and the Last Voyage of the Ghazili before finally starting the first of the Mercy of the Icons campaign.
Thx for your review. It was the first time I heard about the game and now I read it. You didnt promise to much! I love 90% of this Corebook, especialy the rules (wich I usualy allways have my complaints about when reading but this time my head resonatet like: "Oh....nice.... cool...wow.". Hits my sweetspots somehow. The whole style, the wide rangeing techlvl, the missing Alien/Android Player roles... just fits for me! Not easy to find a oneshot onlinegame atm. If someone has same problem. Just respond here. so.. thx for recommending this Gem Mister Bland!
Thanks for the comment! My group has fallen in love with this setting. As a matter of fact, our biggest complaint is that we like it so much we are neglecting our other rpgs. Have fun and welcome to the 3rd horizon!
When I first saw this book, got to admit it, didn't like the concept, mixing Arabian nights with sci fi? How does that work??? So left it, Sometime later i heard a track by Warriyo called Mortals, and the setting clicked (I'm very music orientated) Got the game, but made some changes 1) Use D8's instead of D6's (I don't like players being punished for trying, and the system is to harsh, that plus the D8 is the most "Arabic" of all the dice lol (it just helps it feel unique) 2) Remove the "subhuman" races, its a dumb idea, replaced them with robots (think Ergo Proxy robots, and that its illegal for a robot to pass for human) 3) The portal jump network was shut down many thousands of years before, the machine that closed of the system failed, and the portals reopened, allowing humans to return, they closed of that part of the portal network to stop something getting out, not to stop something coming in, but the new arrivals found the machine and repaired it, (they knew what it would do, but not why) and again it was used to close off the systems, 4) Add cthulhu mythos, (btw dude, forget about dumb videos, family first)
Making a 45 minute video every once in a while doesn't mean he isn't putting family first. You mean "family only", which is untenable. And calling his hobby dumb doesn't make you sound like a reliable source of advice
@@Droid6689 Wow, it like you don't know how to think, First off, The hobby is not dumb, I myself am a role-player, (I never said the hobby was dumb, that your own cognitive bias, not me) the video is dumb compared to your family, as in priorities its a sad reflection on you you thought otherwise.....
@@Tony-dh7mz Your english comprehension leaves something to be desired. Him making rpg review videos is his hobby (which you said was dumb) and spending maybe an hour a week on a hobby without his family is healthier than only doing things with his family. Your take on it is not realistic or wise.
@@Droid6689 Thats more than a little cringy off you, not just petty (because of a typo, I need to change the batteries in my keyboard) But you trying to focus on that again says more about you than you know obviously, His hobby is my hobby, Stop trying to make this out to be a victim issue, All the negativity is all in your head, not based in reality, I'm guessing you are a woke millennial..... Purple hair?
Yeah I'm a creature of verbal mannerism. What's strange is I do not have these little verbal quirks when speaking with people. They only seem to make an appearance when I am filming / speaking in public.
I'm a little late to the party, but I was idly browsing for reviews of Coriolis. I got the free starter document a while back, and now I bought the humble bundle of a bunch of Free League games & expansions etc.
This setting is so interesting, I'm really looking forward to playing this some day.
Thank you so much for this review and keep up the good work!
Another amazing thing Free League does is Starter boxes. Even if I buy the Core book I always buy the starter box. I have all of Free League’s Starter boxes
Yes you sold me on this one brotha. Also if you get big make a shirt that says "I'm keeping it real with ya."
I'm really looking forward to starting this game. Already had session zero. I dig your presentation here. You've studied the material throughly and the materials are beautiful to watch as you flip through. I hope I'll get my physical copies in time for Christmas!
A little nitpick: I think the "zodiac" type icon sign that grants the character a talent isn't the icon they worship particularly. They prey to all the icons in turn in specific situation.
What I think is fascinating with the Free League faction is that they seem more like a workers union with ship crews and dockworkers than anything. At the same time it brings together small entrepreneurs trying to make it in a world dominated by the huge corporate Consortium its military and mainstream media dominance. There's plenty of room to interpret a lot of it.
Thanks again! Very cool review of a really cool game!
My group is absolutely loving the setting. The hard science with the mysticism have us hooked. I also enjoy the Arabian culture adapted to a futuristic society. Thanks for watching!
@@blandgaming6222 They really know how to create intriguing settings at Free League! And the engine is great! I started this year creating my own D&D version loosely based on B/X but now I'm completely immersed in Year 0. 😁
Really dig your in depth coverage and your knowledge of the game in each review.
I discovered you through your Vaesen video. Now this awesome Coriolis overview! Close-up flip throughs with commentary is my favorite format for RPGs reviews. Please keep this style coming when you find stuff you like!
Thank you very much! I'm really just winging this. I'm working on finishing reading Vaesen. (Spoiler alert... its awesome.) As soon as I'm done reading it, I will post a review. I'm also going to post a GM tips video for Coriolis soon. Thanks for watching!
Great review... Kids and all 😊
Had to sub cause this review was amazing. Only thing missing for me was a little more about ship combat.
Well done!
Well thank you! Made my day to come home from work and see this awesome comment. I award you the internet for the day.
I just found your channel with your Symbaroum review! I appreciate you inviting me over, I really enjoy sitting down with someone who knows a system and listening to them explain it without all the 'slideshow' presentation. Time to binge your channel and find some new systems!
Thanks for watching and your comment! I wish I had time to make more videos, but life keeps me busy. Please feel free to join me at my dining room table for the drink of the day and some good nerd speak!
Hahaha this video was enlightening and hilarious. I feel like I’m watching myself try to juggle “working from home” with the kids , animals , wife, etc….
It‘s hilarious and kind of heartwarming. 😂❤
I love how you 'are keep'n it real' being a father of 3 young boys i can really relate. I have everything Coriolis (apart from the GM screen) so i found this video really helpful. Coriolis is sitting on the shelf between Forbidden Lands, Mutant Year Zero, Alien and Tales from the Loop. All purchased with good intentions of reading but then i have just been overwealmed by the amount of content. first world problems.
Yeah me too. My Symbaroum line is the one really suffering neglect right now, and I absolutely love that setting.
@@blandgaming6222 oh man, I was going to leave a comment asking if you were going to review Symbaroum, hopefully you find the time to get through it all
@@TheDepleteduranium I LOVE Symbaroum. I only discovered it last year and I have bought 6 of the books, the screen, and the map. Unfortunately I have not had the chance to run it yet. (I have been busy with Coriolis, Alien, Tales from the Loop, and MYZ.) However, my group is foaming at the mouth to try it. I will try to film a review soon. (I need to review the rules so I at least appear to know what I am talking about.) Thanks for watching and commenting!
The Consortium here is the same as the one in MYZ, right??? I'm so HYPED!!
It’s actually pronounced Ark-e-type, not Arch-e-type.
Good vid! I love your reviews and the blend of being a family man and a beer drinkers
And you'd describe yourself as Scottish rather than Scotch! But yeah, great review, got me real excited to play.
I started watching your Symbaroum video and nearly switched it off thinking "oh no this looks really amateur" but since then I have found myself watching all of your free league reviews and really enjoying them. You have a really charismatic presenting style and it would be great to see you do more stuff.
Well you are right about one thing. I am an amateur. I will certainly try and produce more content after my pending retirement. Although I'm in the home stretch, my career is pretty demanding. Balance that with family and game time, it's hard to find time for content. I appreciate your comment and viewership sir.
@@blandgaming6222 no problem, enjoy the games to come and enjoy your coming retirement 🍻
Great review and overview! Very helpful as I've been wanting to pick this game up.
Thank you! You will not regret it. I am currently running the Lost Emmisary for my group and it is absolutely epic.
@@blandgaming6222 Would you run Last Voyage of the Ghazali and then jump into Lost Emissary? I think that's what you were saying in the video since Lost Emissary would be after for the timeline.
@@brockenwitch I would indeed. As a matter of fact, I would recommend you play several scenarios before doing the campaign, for 2 reasons: 1. it allows your players and their ship to gain a certain degree of infamy. This makes for a smooth transition tying them into the epic story arc of the campaign. 2. A lot of Free League campaigns are so epic that they literally change the setting. This one is no different. So let your player run around, explore, and works jobs with their ship before you hit them with a massive epic. My players played the starting scenario in the main book, Aram's Secret, The Dying Ship, a Dune inspired story arc on Dabaran, a John Wick inspired story against the Syndicate, and the Last Voyage of the Ghazili before finally starting the first of the Mercy of the Icons campaign.
Love watching Effekt crew play but didn’t have the background thanks
Thx for your review. It was the first time I heard about the game and now I read it. You didnt promise to much! I love 90% of this Corebook, especialy the rules (wich I usualy allways have my complaints about when reading but this time my head resonatet like: "Oh....nice.... cool...wow.". Hits my sweetspots somehow. The whole style, the wide rangeing techlvl, the missing Alien/Android Player roles... just fits for me!
Not easy to find a oneshot onlinegame atm. If someone has same problem. Just respond here.
so.. thx for recommending this Gem Mister Bland!
Thanks for the comment! My group has fallen in love with this setting. As a matter of fact, our biggest complaint is that we like it so much we are neglecting our other rpgs. Have fun and welcome to the 3rd horizon!
i love pathfinder but the one thing about it that i hate is there is no conflict going on in the golarion world. coriolis... i like :)
So the station is basically Omega station from Mass Effect, but on a Citadel scale.
Great review! Some cool background music you got going there! Where is it from?
Sorry for delay. Here you go! ua-cam.com/video/bcgQLp7Oj3M/v-deo.html
Nice!
Take a shot every time dude says “what have you”
I don't want to be responsible for anyone dying of alcohol poisoning.
Dune + Expanse + Firefly is quite an elevator pitch
What have you?
😉 I'm a verbal creature of habit.
@@blandgaming6222 And what not.
:D awesome review though, thank you!
And what have you
When I first saw this book, got to admit it, didn't like the concept, mixing Arabian nights with sci fi?
How does that work???
So left it,
Sometime later i heard a track by Warriyo called Mortals,
and the setting clicked (I'm very music orientated)
Got the game, but made some changes
1) Use D8's instead of D6's (I don't like players being punished for trying, and the system is to harsh, that plus the D8 is the most "Arabic" of all the dice lol (it just helps it feel unique)
2) Remove the "subhuman" races, its a dumb idea, replaced them with robots (think Ergo Proxy robots, and that its illegal for a robot to pass for human)
3) The portal jump network was shut down many thousands of years before, the machine that closed of the system failed, and the portals reopened, allowing humans to return, they closed of that part of the portal network to stop something getting out, not to stop something coming in,
but the new arrivals found the machine and repaired it, (they knew what it would do, but not why)
and again it was used to close off the systems,
4) Add cthulhu mythos,
(btw dude, forget about dumb videos, family first)
Making a 45 minute video every once in a while doesn't mean he isn't putting family first. You mean "family only", which is untenable. And calling his hobby dumb doesn't make you sound like a reliable source of advice
@@Droid6689
Wow, it like you don't know how to think,
First off, The hobby is not dumb, I myself am a role-player, (I never said the hobby was dumb, that your own cognitive bias, not me)
the video is dumb compared to your family, as in priorities
its a sad reflection on you you thought otherwise.....
@@Tony-dh7mz Your english comprehension leaves something to be desired. Him making rpg review videos is his hobby (which you said was dumb) and spending maybe an hour a week on a hobby without his family is healthier than only doing things with his family. Your take on it is not realistic or wise.
@@Droid6689
Thats more than a little cringy off you,
not just petty (because of a typo, I need to change the batteries in my keyboard)
But you trying to focus on that again says more about you than you know obviously,
His hobby is my hobby,
Stop trying to make this out to be a victim issue,
All the negativity is all in your head,
not based in reality,
I'm guessing you are a woke millennial.....
Purple hair?
@@Tony-dh7mz You can't even type in complete coherent thoughts. This isn't a discussion. I was just explaining to you what reality is.
And what have you... and whatnot... and what have you...
Yeah I'm a creature of verbal mannerism. What's strange is I do not have these little verbal quirks when speaking with people. They only seem to make an appearance when I am filming / speaking in public.
"I am scotch-irish" you're American my dude.
Scotch is a kind of whiskey, scot is a person from Scotland.
Nice review tho!