DOOM SKROLKING | SFO Immortal Empires - Total War: Warhammer 3 - Skaven - Skrolk #1

[@RuinousInsight]

Welp, forgot how fun Skaven were and couldn't stop. Other eps won't be this long. Probably. Housekeeping: - mod info/links are in the description - community votes are held in the community tab of the channel and on the free side of Patreon - backer-exclusive votes are held on Patreon and the channel members community tab - if naming units, kindly include the word 'name' somewhere in your comment - campaigns that run out of steam are moved to the shadow channel at: www.youtube.com/@RuinousArchive

[@Tigersbolto]

As a guy who works 50-60 hours a week I know how hard it can be to find time to make videos but I appreciate you

[@RuinousInsight]

Thanks man! Gotta find time for hobbies to stay sane.

[@aaronchapman6666]

Genuinely the same - it means I can get comfy after an 18 hour shift and drift off to some fun that I just otherwise would t ever get around to doing.

[@andrewvenable6094]

I like the idea of a kroxigor "spin to win". It kinda reminds me of when crocodiles get a hold of prey and do the death role. Nice little detail that always keeps me engaged!

[@RuinousInsight]

They have a deathroll animation in there too, in addition to all the spinning to attacks. Wonderful animations.

[@Tachii31]

I think "army becomes hidden" is less like ambush and more like the Changeling. 1:36:18 Quick reminder that you get infinite plague priest capacity by building the control building. Bell Polishers are kinda OP.

[@RuinousInsight]

Ah, I see. But why I would ever use it instead of ambush stance? Hey, they're not OP, have you _seen_ how many bells there are in the Under-Empire? Somebody has to polish them.

[@Tachii31]

@@RuinousInsight I guess it's good if your army's pretty badly damaged and in a position where ambush foiled = death? I agree that 99% of the time, ambush is going to be better though.

[@Grz349]

@@RuinousInsightI don’t think you’re meant to use it as an alternative to ambush, rather it’s a way of spreading your corruption so you get menace bellow before you want to attack. Probably good for a scout army if SFO removes supply lines. If I’m right it would probably be available for the other Skaven factions.

[@dexterbarlow-busch4127]

Though I love all Skavendom, Skrolk holds a special place in my heart as the first campaign I won in TWW2. Love that disgusting little guy.

[@RuinousInsight]

He was the first rat-man I played in TW2 myself.

[@oliverhoffmann1335]

25:12 the Rubbish Pit is a "Salvage" Building ;) that´s honestly a pretty darn good trait considering you´ll likely have a rubbish pit in almost every settlement.

[@RuinousInsight]

Ah, makes sense, thank you!

[@espadaboi6384]

For the Horned Rat, Yes-Yes! (Edit: I find it interesting how the starting priest for Skrolk is always Slicin)

[@oakleaftreeleaf4641]

i dont know lore but lords like valkia alwas start with the hero kormak for lore reasons so it might be the same

[@RuinousInsight]

Yeah, there's a bunch like that. I wonder if his trait is random or always the same.

[@seraph85]

Nice! I wanted to see a skrolk playthrough from you on SFO, they made the faction much more fun

[@RuinousInsight]

Thanks man! I'm excited to see what heights the pox techs push the plague monks to.

[@devynfisher6886]

Have mercy Ruinous, I can’t keep up with all of these new videos/ campaigns! We appreciate the insane upload schedule (even if it’ll take me months to catch up)

[@RuinousInsight]

Haha, well sometimes work causes me to disappear for weeks on end. Call it a pre-emptive catalogue.

[@brianhausam4956]

Watched almost all of your series to date… keep it up… Slaaneshi giggles

[@RuinousInsight]

Stay freaky, friend ;)

[@stefschouwenaars9562]

Unit name suggestion (plague monks): pox preachers (Plagueclaw catapult): rotrat thrower (a catapult that throws the inedible test subjects of the priests as ammunition, causing the experimental plague brew to explode out of the rat upon impact)

[@RuinousInsight]

On the lsit!

[@p.h.u.8224]

MUTIN must make a comeback and continue his purging the lizards!

[@RuinousInsight]

The Mutin will rise. One day, all rats will be Mutin.

[@tuchisscouros]

Oh! You should add a title to Slicin, like Slicin Rot-Cut, or Slicin The Carrion Carrier

[@RuinousInsight]

That's a good point, we'll do one if we keep him. I want to see what the other traits look like.

[@jacobstinson7954]

Excited for this one! Thanks for the awesome let's plays

[@RuinousInsight]

My pleasure!

[@NaJeSiv]

I am glad to see you show off your battle tactics as well now, makes it all so much better.

[@RuinousInsight]

There is no tactics, there is only rats.

[@jacobjohnson1123]

Thank you for a Skaven series! I found this channel thanks to the ikit claw series & haven’t looked back!

[@RuinousInsight]

Thanks man! The rats are so much fun to play, I expect great things from Skrolk.

[@JordanNesheiwat]

So excited for this campaign! I also can’t wait for Orcz whenever that happens

[@RuinousInsight]

I did Grimgor pretty recently, so it'll probably be with the upcoming Orc DLC.

[@peterlock2239]

Your videos got me into this game. Thanks mate from Australia.

[@RuinousInsight]

Thanks man! I apologize to your free time.

[@SlappingSlayer]

Great to see how you play and strategise, even for a small siege 🤘

[@RuinousInsight]

There is but one strategy: more rats!

[@Kopse101]

Currently taking a break from the game but I will always watch your content, keep it up youre the best !

[@kevinshady44]

Amazing choice of campaign! Im doing Skaven right now too :D

[@RuinousInsight]

Can't go wrong with more rats.

[@ARandom12Shadows]

Yes please, I've been dying for another skaven campaign

[@RuinousInsight]

Pestilens has the cure.

[@spikedemon42]

Omg finally someone playing this guy! I keep starting a campaign but can never get rolling with it before I leave. Maybe ill learn enough to actually play one finally lol. Your Wulfrik campaign got me started on my own even though I used to hate Norscan haha

[@R3ap3r28]

Glory to the Ratgorithm! I'm loving the swarm tactics used! I still have so much trouble with Skaven 😅. Keep up the amazing videos, @RuinousInsight!

[@RuinousInsight]

Skaven mindset is like vamps - you can't be afraid to take casualties in your disposable troops.

[@R3ap3r28]

@@RuinousInsight So is it who has more meat to throw at the opponent? Thanks for the reply RuinousInsight! Glory to the Ratgorithm!

[@ReginaldMoneybags]

THIS EPISODE CASUALTIES: Clan Pestilents (Lord Skrolk - skaven) casualties: 7,316 TOTAL Faction Casualties: 7,316 *DESTROYED* Southern Sentinels (Lizardmen) casualties: 6,504 TOTAL Faction Casualties: 6,504 Skaven Rebels casualties: 2,881 TOTAL Faction Casualties: 2,881 Cult of Sotek (Tehenhauin - lizardmen) casualties: 1,378 TOTAL Faction Casualties: 1,378 TOTAL WAR CAMPAIGN CASUALTIES: 18,079

[@AKStriker98]

That’s too few of our own troop troops die die. Catapults, aim for their their cowardly backs!!

[@RuinousInsight]

Effectively one rat lost per lizard? Shockingly decent, casualty-wise.

[@yomogami4561]

wow good bookkeeping and great ratio for the skaven

[@joshuawilliams3597]

Oh man I can’t wait for this. Love the Skaven yes-yes

[@RuinousInsight]

Same =D

[@nickdefrens6395]

yay i've been waiting for this playthrough! have fun :)

[@RuinousInsight]

Thanks man, same to you! ;)

[@DunkPinguin]

Was looking forward to this one when I saw it on the community vote - love me some prestilens action!

[@RuinousInsight]

Skaven are pretty popular, I'm honestly surprised we didn't see them back sooner!

[@danielavila1813]

The red eyes look dope! I'm just watching the first battle cause I'm still catching up. For the algorithm!!!

[@dfens4378]

Love Skrolk. Hope we keep the campaign running

[@RuinousInsight]

Need rat-paws mash-pushing buttons, yes-yes.

[@kelpi4362]

Looking forward to watching this. Recently started watching the Seraphon playthrough - wondering if this game is for me... Having a blast. Adding this to my watchlist for later!

[@RuinousInsight]

In a way, I've been playing Total Warhammer before Total War itself existed. So that's my endorsement!

[@dvd1098]

For the Great Horned Rats and his plague and ruin. For unit name suggestions: Plague Monks(either) - Chosen Bubonics, Loathsome Dung-Eaters Ratling gunners - Warp-Bronze Company

[@RuinousInsight]

On the list!

[@misticmaze]

How very Ratastic that I get a new series on this most sickly of days. I will watch this in bed with my soup.

[@RuinousInsight]

You have been blessed, yes-yes. (but do feel better)

[@mousewifegames]

Lord Skrolk ascendant!

[@RuinousInsight]

Skrolk bring Great Ascension to all Skavendom!

[@piercemontgomery2092]

Love the rapid output

[@RuinousInsight]

Thanks man! =D

[@aboyneclixby2379]

The Skaven are always fun to watch.

[@RuinousInsight]

And play! =D

[@jeghaterdegforfaen]

In one of my Skaven playthroughs (as Ikit) I renamed all settlements except Skavenblight and Hellpit "Colony I, II, III", etc. with province capitals being "Prime", and the other settlements "Secondary", "Tertiary" and "Quaternary". I did this because I felt it would be Skaven-like to disregard naming conventions of other races.

[@RuinousInsight]

About 50/50, actually. In the lore, half of them have Skaven names, the other half are Under-Altdorf, Under-Nuln, Under-Middenheim, Under-Sartosa, etc.

[@MrSoda007]

Love your videos cheers 🍻

[@RuinousInsight]

Thanks man!

[@inductivegrunt94]

Blessings of the Great Horned Rat upon this campaign!

[@TwoD-3D]

All Hail the Great Horned Rat. Your worship of his followers has been noted and shall be remembered

[@RuinousInsight]

Ah, but which aspect of the horned rat? As we all know the horned rat is bringer of plagues, not what those filthy grey seers preach! Edit: and not the good kind of filthy.

[@menusdenus2841]

Here to spread some love, let’s see how far the rat bois go

[@RuinousInsight]

[@tieriletroll]

I hope the Book of Plagues has many - many chapters !!

[@M12Z0]

Lezgoooooooo yes-yes, skaven-rat campaign❤

[@alivingalbumcover9724]

Will admit I’m disappointed it isn’t Moulder, but I’m happy with the skaven in general!

[@RuinousInsight]

We've started like 3 campaigns up there recently, I think people were tired of that locale. Moulder will have to wait until next time!

[@bocatt9202]

When I play TWWH I always end up playing way more skaven than anything else. Queek is still my favorite, but Skrolk is a close second.

[@RuinousInsight]

It's only sensible, since the Skaven outnumber all the other factions.

[@AlexAndor_forHIRE]

Finally,i make the exakt same Campaign right now, thats perfekt

[@RuinousInsight]

More rats, yes-yes!

[@MrRedgun]

It is indeed time-time for the rat!

[@RuinousInsight]

Always has been ;)

[@ΣκεύοςΓαλουζής]

nice

[@RuinousInsight]

So nice

[@Russainbread]

Thank you ruinous

[@RuinousInsight]

No, thank you, Mr. Bread.

[@Russainbread]

@@RuinousInsight your the best

[@jacobmcbeth6563]

Don’t know if you will see this or if you have the answer yet, but Ian Roxburgh is the director of II and III, and Iyann Rocksburrow is a play on that. Hope you see this if you didn’t get an answer yet!

[@sandrothenecromancer6810]

"What do you call-name nipponise skaven? Rattosai yes-yes"

[@joe-rx7vd]

iceberg tactics cannot be beat

[@RuinousInsight]

Ah, the iceberg made of rats.

[@yomogami4561]

great episode love skaven and pestilens wish could ally with nurgle [always a dream to watch that as papa nurgle would love]

[@RuinousInsight]

That's why we're going to find us a nice Ku'gath to settle down with.

[@white0thunderwhite0thunder71]

Grandfather Nurgle is pleased...

[@RuinousInsight]

That's why he has a nice little nest for the Horned Rat in his Garden!

[@Xanthard13]

I’ve found if you use the Shift Drawing feature to path units directly through the gates during a siege, they (mostly) will follow the path you drew for them instead of trying to hop the walls

[@RuinousInsight]

Interesting, I'll give it a shot!

[@Xanthard13]

@@RuinousInsight hope it works for you, love your channel and all glory to the algorithm!

[@1986fritzthecat]

in for that early engagement

[@RuinousInsight]

same

[@drdcll]

Skrolk is right, now is the time of the rat!

[@RuinousInsight]

Not elf-things! Or man-things! Or lizard-things!

[@Ridiculy]

Name Idea for a plagueclaw catapult "Ratapult"

[@RuinousInsight]

On the list!

[@OtterInDisguise]

Yes the king is here!

[@RuinousInsight]

King of plagues, king of poxes, king of agues and ailments. King of pestilence!

[@Razerfreak1]

time for early tier 5 settlements. i love skaven

[@Sur-Loyn]

For the horned one yes yes

[@ALMEIDA_JS]

all glory to the algorithm

[@joel-tt8lr]

may we bow only to lord skrolk this day

[@RuinousInsight]

This day, and all the days to come.

[@thuynder]

YOO IT BEGINS!

[@ryanramsey488]

All hail the horned rat!

[@RuinousInsight]

Praise the Horned One, yes-yes!

[@theinhtike3989]

Finally skaven time let's go

[@RuinousInsight]

Always has been.

[@belivemesir]

Mad respect for Quet'zukaru

[@TopRamenNewdal]

LEAVE NOTHING UNSAKVED

[@RuinousInsight]

Makes sense to me.

[@peterlane5935]

Yes-yes quick-kill quick-kill!

[@RuinousInsight]

Leave dying-wounded! Spread-incubate plague!

[@SatanasDgj]

Rat campaing LETS GOOOO

[@RuinousInsight]

All campaigns are rat campaigns, they're under our feet, they're in the walls, I can hear them I tell you!

[@robervalhaha]

Watching the rats until we got a wood elf campaign =P

[@RuinousInsight]

Elf-things*

[@Erisplay]

Let’s hope the algorithm spreads this series like a good plague! :)

[@Reivbv]

Woo I love Skaven!!

[@RuinousInsight]

=,)

[@ahappyparadox815]

Time of The Rat Things!

[@RuinousInsight]

The time-era of the Great Ascendency near-approaches, yes-yes!

[@Maitovarvas]

Yaaaas, let the Bell ring ring

[@RuinousInsight]

Need a Skrolk music video set to Ring My Bell. Stat.

[@espadaboi6384]

@@Maitovarvas better yet, Let the Bell scream-scream

[@Enterprise4Life]

Any starting lord in lustria has to deal with 5 legendary lords. 6 if u include the hexoatl

[@Enterprise4Life]

Also if u want lords to not go off the wall when u send them up, try having the on hold

[@Tachii31]

Isn't it 6 without Hexoatl? Skrolk, Alberic, Markus, Rakarth, Yuan Bo, Luthor Harkon and Tehenhauin.

[@RuinousInsight]

It's 8 if you include Hexoatl! Heck a of a blood bowl in Lustria for the enterprising rat.

[@RuinousInsight]

Itza/Gor-rok: am I a joke to you?

[@Enterprise4Life]

​@@Tachii31I mean if u playing as one of the legendary lords

[@double_a_yt]

I love the rats

[@RuinousInsight]

Oh those rats and their wacky hijinks =,)

[@kevinreus5078]

Samson The Cheesekepper can be good Name of a a Lord or maybe a Assasin Hero :)

[@JaySco89]

1:47?! Ohhh yess

[@RuinousInsight]

Yess-yess

[@jimburlington8488]

Rebellions are free food

[@RuinousInsight]

They sure are - but an army of clanrats waiting around to kill a rebellion is costing you food every turn as well, plus the loss of growth in the settlement(s) due to low public order. It's defs a tradeoff.

[@danielgallego8440]

Love it

[@RuinousInsight]

Live it, love it, rat it.

[@shakeleg2812]

Oooo yeah! Rats rats rats!

[@RuinousInsight]

Did somebody say rats!?

[@mikezheng5863]

Rat man the best best , yes yes

[@RuinousInsight]

But which ratman is best ratman?

[@cyprians8464]

Kill-kill, yes-yes

[@bobbyorr9488]

Let’s get it

[@Brad-n6y]

There is one chance to have a friend early game. Taking first province, peace out with southern sentinels and high tail it back up to save nurgle faction from gorrok taking out thee major threat early game. Saurus warriors r scary mmmkay and he is thee saurus Mistakes have been made. Alas it will be some time before any tough nurgle front line allies will be possible. Missed opportunity. Kugath won kenobi, you are my only hope! P.s. dont get wiped out kugath!

[@RuinousInsight]

Haha I would never do that, personally. Leaving a neighboring ally in the middle of the safest positions in central Lustria to compete for territory and steal cities after you break factions? Huge headache for a couple of plaguebearers. Ku'gath is only a few turns away through the sea lane to the eastern colonies, besides.

[@TheDannen2k]

Good show yes yes 😂

[@joshp2542]

LETS GO BOYS!!!

[@basarfiratugurlu2740]

For the horned rat

[@RuinousInsight]

The horned-one wills it!

[@Primordial2002]

SKAVEN YES-YES !!!

[@RuinousInsight]

[happy rat noises]

[@retabix6798]

The Rats are BACK

[@RuinousInsight]

But the rats came back, the very next day 🎵

[@JakkoAnkor]

Skaven Time!

[@RuinousInsight]

The hands always point to Skaven time.

[@JakkoAnkor]

@@RuinousInsight The clock will strike 13 once more

[@Sapphic_girlie]

Let's fucking goooooooo!!!! Fanatic rat time 🐀🐀

[@RuinousInsight]

Skrolk, the fantastic fanatic

[@jorgeolmedo8206]

Finally!!!!!!!

[@Noggaholic]

Yes yes!

[@waynemiller3644]

Skrolk!

[@RuinousInsight]

Skrolk!

[@AgreeableMao]

Heck yeahh!!

[@jelyveans1738]

Rats rats rats!

[@Russainbread]

Yay skaven

[@thebearpoet4192]

RATS RATS WE'RE THE RATS

[@RuinousInsight]

When you're right, you're rat.