Battle Brothers | Complete Beginner's Guide and Beyond | Episode 1

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • Battle Brothers is an amazing turn-based tactical RPG, where you build up a band of mercenaries and roam the land, for fortune and glory. It is also brutally difficult. In this complete beginners guide to Battle Brothers, I will explain to you the basics from the ground up by starting a brand new campaign so you can watch and even play along. I will explain the controls, the UI, the mechanics, how to battle, quest, manage your inventory and resources, and explore the map. I detail my thought process, sharing tips and tricks along the way but I spoil nothing about the game or the story. I don't force a particular path or tell you to min/max, but rather help by providing the fundamentals so you can enjoy Battle Brothers at your own pace. If you are thinking of buying the game and want to see early gameplay, or have purchased it but would like some pointers on the basics, this is the guide for you! I will be playing with no DLCs or mods--vanilla Battle Brothers!
    This guide then goes beyond the basics and into further territory that I am less familiar with as viewers and myself wanted to see more content :) When we get beyond the basics, I am still explaining my thought process and showing new content, but I am often learning along with you (and from your comments!) so the later episodes take on a different tone.
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  • @SolaireGamingPT
    @SolaireGamingPT 9 місяців тому +29

    I have hundreds of hours on Battle Brothers across multiple platforms and I'm still watching this. This is how you know you're watching some great content. Keep it up 🙂!

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  9 місяців тому +3

      Haha, this is such a good game! It's getting brutal... The Orcs have no mercy! haha

  • @satanlucifer4568
    @satanlucifer4568 Рік тому +76

    FINE! I'll say it... I fall asleep to this.

  • @user-iu6sd8su3e
    @user-iu6sd8su3e 6 місяців тому +4

    You are my favorite tutorial maker. Whenever I see you made a tutorial for a game I am struggling with I am very happy

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  6 місяців тому +1

      Haha, that's awesome :D I am so glad you are finding the guides to be helpful! This game is so fantastic but it is brutal up front haha ;) I hop you have fun with it!

  • @elzazaaille6326
    @elzazaaille6326 4 місяці тому +2

    As always, I love your use (and abuse) of the words "terrifying" and "hilarious". Great vid, great game :)

  • @kwasiduah5126
    @kwasiduah5126 Рік тому +8

    one of the best games ever made......

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  Рік тому +2

      It's awesome! I am having a blast with it!

  • @MontePlaysGames
    @MontePlaysGames 9 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for this video. Always wanted to get into this game that has been collecting dust on the Steam shelf.

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  9 місяців тому

      You are so welcome! This game is fantastic but can be so brutal haha

  • @Joerpg84
    @Joerpg84 2 місяці тому

    This video is amazing. Has sold me in getting it on Steam and seems like I could play portable with my ROG Ally. I was struggling to decide Switch or Steam. This primer video has explained so much. 👌🏻

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  2 місяці тому +1

      So glad you found this to be useful! This game is so fun haha ;)

  • @talscorner3696
    @talscorner3696 Рік тому +12

    Idk, chief, even on the most basicest of difficulties I just can't seem to get past the initial week: whether it's bad luck, the wrong encounter I can't flee from or whatever else, I get only two or three fights before the death spiral kicks in.

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  Рік тому +9

      It is a brutal game. Some doods will die. I recommend getting more bros quickly and sticking to the lowest level contracts to level up. Even try for caravan escort quests as you don't have to fight a lot of the time in those and can get good money to buy gear and more bros. Save often and just abandon fights that look hopeless until you are getting better at the game. It can be done! It is just a brutal game haha

    • @talscorner3696
      @talscorner3696 Рік тому

      ​@@DrIncompetent I think my biggest hurdle so far has been understanding the money curve to gauge when to take a contract, when to sell equipment, to recruit troops and how many

    • @talscorner3696
      @talscorner3696 Рік тому

      I am fine with a brutal game, not with one in which I don't understand what I do wrong and why xD
      I've tried all manners of different approaches and the result was always the same: had to restart the campaign by the end of week 1

    • @RikDergis
      @RikDergis 11 місяців тому

      @@talscorner3696 a few things I've gleaned in my nearly 1000 hours playing BB to make it past week 1:
      A. Only fight humanoids (Brigand Thugs are the easiest) and gather their equipment for use or sale. Beasts will shred you, avoid them if at all possible.
      B. Equip your brothers with spears/swords (for added accuracy) and shields.
      C. Only take 1 skull contracts in towns. I avoid caravan missions early because you're locked into the caravan and can't avoid fights. Focus on contracts that are "fetch" quests, "return my coin/crystal skull/book/staff etc." these will typically have you fighting brigands.
      D. Avoid buying expensive items in towns. I typically only buy food and tools in towns when I absolutely have to or possibly a damaged weapon (spears/swords) and repair it if I am lacking a weapon to equip for battle.
      E. Spend some money on buying additional brothers. In the early game I try to find brothers w/ stars in Melee Attack/Melee Defense/Fatigue or Health and develop them in leveling and give them the best equipment. I find Farmers and Thieves to be good early recruits. Brothers with undesireable stats will be used as fodder/human shields to assist anyway possible. Don't over recruit, 4 to 6 brother in the first week should be plenty.
      I hope this helps and builds on the good info DrIncompetent shared in his video.

    • @fernandonavia8804
      @fernandonavia8804 10 місяців тому

      Same bro, i just cant find a way to success in this game, even when things are going well, just a simple barbarian or orc encounter and its over. I eventually went to Wartales. Though game but a lot more forgiving than Battle Brothers. Still, ill give BB another chance

  • @dynaelder5037
    @dynaelder5037 6 місяців тому +2

    It must be hard, trying to help people with a RNG simulator. Respect man.

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  6 місяців тому

      Haha, the swings can be rough, that's for sure!

    • @BBBJOT
      @BBBJOT 5 місяців тому +1

      found the guy who sucks at the game

  • @RasheedzoS
    @RasheedzoS 10 місяців тому +3

    I,m newbie here. You do a really good explaining. Appreciate sir.

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  10 місяців тому +1

      Awesome! So glad you are finding this to be helpful and I hope you are enjoying the game! It's a really fun one ^_^

  • @SPQRcat
    @SPQRcat 11 місяців тому +3

    Man, I could listen to you do commentary on random BB fights for days

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  11 місяців тому +1

      Haha, awesome! There is more hilarity to come as the brothers try to survive... ;D

  • @Jay_Es
    @Jay_Es Рік тому +3

    STAYING TUNED!!!

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  Рік тому +1

      Yes! We are gonna build up the brothers! haha

  • @Timesink24
    @Timesink24 8 місяців тому +1

    Very informative and helpful, thanks for making this!

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  8 місяців тому

      You are so welcome! I am glad you have found it helpful :D

  • @badacid8685
    @badacid8685 Рік тому +2

    Great video 🫡

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  Рік тому

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it! This game is too fun :)

  • @ginjaninjastunts1900
    @ginjaninjastunts1900 10 місяців тому +2

    Great guide, BUT PLEASE, add time stamp chapters.

  • @PhilipAtar
    @PhilipAtar 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you dr 🙏

  • @tomkmb4120
    @tomkmb4120 3 місяці тому

    I've had this game on my wishlist for the longest time and I'm so tempted to grab it - people have said they sink hundreds of hours in. Do you recommend the DLC or can it be enjoyed vanilla too? Loving this first video, can't wait to binge the series!

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  3 місяці тому

      I hear the DLCs are great, but I haven't tried them! I have only done vanilla!

  • @85Bad4ever
    @85Bad4ever Рік тому +2

    uuu nice,i love this game a lot :)

  • @infinityfabrik
    @infinityfabrik Рік тому +2

    Thanks Teach! Any chance you are into space games? Trying to find good tutorials on Star Valor and Transcendence is proving difficult.

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  Рік тому +1

      You are so welcome! I have actually never heard of those games that you mentioned but I put them on my wishlist on Steam because they look fun haha ;) Thanks for the recommendations!

  • @Corolalumii
    @Corolalumii 3 місяці тому

    Thank you, sir!

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  3 місяці тому

      You are so welcome! I hope you are enjoying the game!

  • @Thedevilhealer
    @Thedevilhealer 4 місяці тому +1

    Its discounted Wartale, more like a 2D version. i recommend wartale if you haven't played it. its the exact same thing but 3D lol.

  • @mrfreeman2911
    @mrfreeman2911 Рік тому +2

    Do you have a video about map seeds?
    Isn't a good map vital?

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  Рік тому +1

      I don't! There are some good ones out there. Good idea!

  • @HenriqueRJchiki
    @HenriqueRJchiki 5 місяців тому +1

    imo starting on expert is best, better to just get used to it right away.

  • @RynonoCap
    @RynonoCap 3 місяці тому

    bro this game every time kicks my but i cant make it to late game I’m gonna watch your videos and hopefully i can make it this time man i did start this game on veteran tho

  • @oldguardiron5946
    @oldguardiron5946 9 місяців тому +1

    90+ hours in and all i feel is bad at this game and rage. Love the game hate myself.

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  9 місяців тому

      Haha, don't blame yourself! This game is brutally difficult.

  • @go_rongor5975
    @go_rongor5975 3 місяці тому

    Do you have any chance of experiencing consistent enjoyment and reaching the endgame without beforehand spending dozens of attempts and hundreds of hours to gain sufficient experience to being able to minmax micromanage every little perk, stat and gear?

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  3 місяці тому +1

      You certainly don't have to be perfect and min/max to win at this difficulty level, but you will have to grind a bit to level up, get good gear, and have a full squad. It's not a horrible grind though, just do some lower missions until you feel strong enough to move up!

  • @cdm1972
    @cdm1972 2 місяці тому

    Weebles wobble, but they won't fall down.

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  2 місяці тому

      Haha, such amazing toys! I remember them well :D

  • @nateswan9527
    @nateswan9527 11 місяців тому +2

    why not use all of the dlc?

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  11 місяців тому +1

      I am definitely going to be continuing this series! I'm having a blast with the game and still loving the new things I see!

    • @gusanderson1380
      @gusanderson1380 8 місяців тому

      Probably to not confuse new players who don't have the dlc

  • @thegreendank1
    @thegreendank1 9 місяців тому +1

    Weeble wobbles! I'm a bit of boomer myself.

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  9 місяців тому

      Yes! I loved those toys. Can't fall down! Egg ppl haha

  • @imgoihg6968
    @imgoihg6968 9 місяців тому +1

    This is a fair tutorial for understanding the basic gameplay and mechanics; however, it was easy to pick up on this stuff after the first couple hours of playing.
    To summarize the entire series for anyone interested:
    Git Gud!

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  9 місяців тому

      Haha, you do have to improve for sure! But there is a lot in this so it's a whole guide series. Many players find this game to be quite challenging--including myself haha. Most people looking for help want more than "Get Good" and actually despise when people suggest this with no context as it is condescending and unhelpful. So I try to have my series actually explain how to get better because the game really is more fun when you understand the basics and can win some fights!

  • @rain4675
    @rain4675 7 місяців тому +1

    Tbh I'm scared to see 20+ h of guides for begginers for a game that has like 3 buttons in it. Well, here we go...

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  7 місяців тому

      Haha, it's a complicated and punishing game;) but really, the basics are explained in the first few episodes. The series keeps going just to show more content. It's such a fun game!

  • @Sos_tenuto
    @Sos_tenuto Рік тому +3

    "Now, I need some just basic garbage for these people"
    basic garbage lol

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  Рік тому +1

      Haha, it's like a burlap sack, a straw hat, and a branch for these poor brothers ;D

  • @MrAngrybaldguy
    @MrAngrybaldguy Рік тому +1

    Yas!!!

  • @amirhb7531
    @amirhb7531 9 місяців тому +1

    Why is every guide on this game an hour long i got like 3 free hours when am i gonna play

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  9 місяців тому +1

      Haha, it's a wonderful game but very deep and challenging ;D It's so good once you get your team going!

  • @lilBugger35
    @lilBugger35 11 місяців тому

    Weeble wobbles

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  11 місяців тому +1

      Haha, yeah, they are hilarious looking ;)

  • @Veldazandtea
    @Veldazandtea 8 місяців тому

    How incompetent.

    • @DrIncompetent
      @DrIncompetent  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching! Hope you are having a great day!