I very much enjoyed this video. I only recently discovered that this game had been published. I am a wargamer and pretty much an anything-gamer, I can play COIN games all sides, though I prefer playing with human opponents. I have several games in the series, I first played Andean Abyss, but I also have Pendragon, which I have briefly played, as well as Fire in the Lake, which I have not had time to try out yet. I am super excited about other COIN games as well, such as A Distant Plain (Afghanistan), Cuba Libre, Colonial Twilight and LIberty or Death.
I definitely see what the hype is about. I have gotten one of my other two COIN games to the table yet, but I'm excited to! Pendragon looks like a really interesting entry
What I sought from this video was a quick indication with regards to this game's quality, and I think you delivered. I think your review held its ground pretty well. If the game isn't good, it would excite even a beginner, and you don't seem like somebody who would be swayed by a crappy game.
This is a great assessment of the COIN series from a relative newcomer's perspective. When I'm learning a new COIN game, I like to play at least a few rounds multi-handed without worrying about the AI bot. Not necessarily to play competitively, but to get a sense of how each faction functions. I find that this helps to make learning the AI a bit easier.
1000% agree on move priorities. When I’m first learning a COIN game I typically play all sides, looking at the bot flow charts/cards when I am not sure what to do. Once familiar, I play against the bots and certainly simplify/fudge the movement priorities a bit. Edited to add that the recently released Vijayanagara also makes for a great introduction to COIN. My favorite so far is Pendragon and I’m looking forward to seeing if Red Dust or The Pure Land can dethrone it!
I'm glad I'm not alone on the move priorities. That's a great idea, playing all sides at first but using the AI for hints! I'm going to try that for the other two entries I already purchased.
As one who has no idea what coin games are, I'm excited. Edit: have heard of GMT games though. Had my eye on SpaceCorp 2025-2300 AD and the Ventures expansion and Space Empires 4x
I haven't played Space Empires 4x yet, but I play SpaceCorp 2025-2300 AD often and I love it. I definitely recommend adding the Ventures expansion; it offers just the right amount of variety to keep it from getting stale.
I don't play these type of games, but for the COIN series, I heard that Cuba Libre is the least complex in terms of systems, rules overhead, and game size/length.
I very much enjoyed this video. I only recently discovered that this game had been published.
I am a wargamer and pretty much an anything-gamer, I can play COIN games all sides, though I prefer playing with human opponents.
I have several games in the series, I first played Andean Abyss, but I also have Pendragon, which I have briefly played, as well as Fire in the Lake, which I have not had time to try out yet. I am super excited about other COIN games as well, such as A Distant Plain (Afghanistan), Cuba Libre, Colonial Twilight and LIberty or Death.
I definitely see what the hype is about. I have gotten one of my other two COIN games to the table yet, but I'm excited to! Pendragon looks like a really interesting entry
@@JAlanRykerGames Pendragon is both compelling and unique, but definitely not a good entry choice, as it's pretty complex.
What I sought from this video was a quick indication with regards to this game's quality, and I think you delivered.
I think your review held its ground pretty well. If the game isn't good, it would excite even a beginner, and you don't seem like somebody who would be swayed by a crappy game.
Thank you! I like to think I'm not to susceptible to hype or the overwhelming opinion that a game is good.
This is a great assessment of the COIN series from a relative newcomer's perspective. When I'm learning a new COIN game, I like to play at least a few rounds multi-handed without worrying about the AI bot. Not necessarily to play competitively, but to get a sense of how each faction functions. I find that this helps to make learning the AI a bit easier.
I bought 3, and I think I'll take that approach for the next 2. Thanks for the suggestion!
You should try Vijayanagara.
It’s in the irregular conflict series which is a watered down version of COIN and probably the best entry point for COIN.
I didn't know about it! It's now on my list, thanks!
Have you played both? Which one do you like better?
I haven't tried my copy of Fire in the Lake yet, but I am looking forward to it.
Me too. I'm interested to find out what makes it more complex than other entries
1000% agree on move priorities. When I’m first learning a COIN game I typically play all sides, looking at the bot flow charts/cards when I am not sure what to do. Once familiar, I play against the bots and certainly simplify/fudge the movement priorities a bit.
Edited to add that the recently released Vijayanagara also makes for a great introduction to COIN. My favorite so far is Pendragon and I’m looking forward to seeing if Red Dust or The Pure Land can dethrone it!
I'm glad I'm not alone on the move priorities. That's a great idea, playing all sides at first but using the AI for hints! I'm going to try that for the other two entries I already purchased.
As one who has no idea what coin games are, I'm excited.
Edit: have heard of GMT games though. Had my eye on SpaceCorp 2025-2300 AD and the Ventures expansion and Space Empires 4x
I haven't played Space Empires 4x yet, but I play SpaceCorp 2025-2300 AD often and I love it. I definitely recommend adding the Ventures expansion; it offers just the right amount of variety to keep it from getting stale.
Have you considered trying to get Amazon affiliate links for the games you mention? Just throwing it out there 🤷🏻♂️
I think I'll do that. thank you for the suggestion!
I don't play these type of games, but for the COIN series, I heard that Cuba Libre is the least complex in terms of systems, rules overhead, and game size/length.