I Played in USA's Hardest Catan Tournament

[@puzzLEGO]

I love how no matter what game, there's always a tournament or competitive level for it

[@jessewheeler2652]

I mean, it is one of the most popular games of all-time.

[@Hester_prynne]

not hangman

[@adityasalim3073]

dude, it's catan. ofc they have a tournament.

[@Treeckosaurus]

There's plenty of Catan tournaments, both online (King of Catan for example) and in physical tournaments are starting back up now the lockdowns have "ended".

[@jackdonkey22]

I wonder what strategies would emerge in a bananagrams tournament. Do you rearrange to big words when you can to make it easier to get rid of tiles at the end.

[@HaydenEccles]

It’s the dramatic rain after the tough loss for me. You played well, Dylan! Don’t beat yourself up. You’re clearly a pro.

[@DyLightedCatan]

Thank you Hayden! It's always a pleasure to se you in the comments! Thanks for sticking around for all these years!

[@marfin4325]

good rain knows when to fall.

[@Jsoccer1999]

@@DyLightedCatan PLEASE COME BACK

[@carson784]

I’ve never played catan, I know almost nothing about it, but I thoroughly enjoyed this. You have an incredible talent for clear and engaging storytelling, and you were able to break down an obviously complicated strategy game into a narrative that was interesting and meaningful to the least knowledgeable viewer-seriously dude, good fucking job.

[@McSantoryu]

Catan is amazing. grab a group of friends, and play it. You will most likely enjoy it a lot, since every round is different, thanks to a lot of possible variables. Cheers mate

[@EMan-fn2ht]

Same, I’ve only played once like 4-5 years ago and also really enjoyed this

[@tistelnilsson]

The game itself are not really complicated. The setup is the complicated thing. Maybe about 50% of the games is from the setup. 25% from dice and 25% from deals (many predesignated from setup) and simple execution. Best game in the world with 4 players. Takes around 45-75 minutes depending on how quick people play.

[@TheIdroY]

@@tistelnilsson even the setup isn't that complicated. But I like Catan nevertheless

[@Christoff070]

I don't understand how this game has a competitive scene. Seems like the person with the best charisma can make the best deals and just win

[@nopantssteve6784]

“Honestly, it doesn’t matter, that’s longest road. I win.” BRUTALLLL HAHAHAHA I LOVE IT

[@theoberry9070]

The editing on this video is TOP TEIR. Maybe one of the best Catan videos I have ever seen on KZbin. The overlays, the explanation, the personality in the video. Your passion is evident. Major props.

[@kolaas2006]

Agree, amazing editing!!

[@destar5869]

Scrolled down looking for a comment that mentioned this, the editing is absolutely fantastic. The 3D AR-styled overlays / highlights were such a nice touch!

[@stefanandersson4573]

Agree. but we miss more content now. @dylighted come and game some more!

[@maryblue75]

Agree excellent!

[@Hariv_A_Gina]

Idk anything bout this game but I respect the hell outta how happy he is and him sharing. Much love

[@DyLightedCatan]

Thanks man. These comments mean the world to me.

[@Dilbet]

You can just tell how much effort was put into this! Great video and commitment and I’m so happy you can have so much fun during these tournaments

[@quadparty]

I love that semi-final placement deal: two bricks, but cancelled once a three is rolled, two stone, but not if you build a city is hilarious!

[@DyLightedCatan]

Haha yea this negotiation took like 5 minutes lol

[@TeeJ424]

@@DyLightedCatan question how did they deal work? Did orange have to give you two as soon as they got it? Is there a place that has these trade deal rules somewhere? Or are they more table side negotiations

[@tistelnilsson]

@@DyLightedCatan Too much time in a Catan game...

[@Macattack1023]

To be honest orange seemed kinda rude and didn’t seem to have the best sportsmanship

[@tistelnilsson]

@@Macattack1023 It is tournament. Not your own friends in your playgroup.

[@ZorgoXorgon]

You do NOT suck at the Catan, Dylan! You are one of the best Catan players in the world! Sure, keep practicing, and don't let pride overtake you. But, as long as you do your best, you shouldn't beat yourself up. Keep playing, and that dream will keep growing closer. You can do it!

[@DyLightedCatan]

Thank you! I’ll do my best.

[@ThornwoodDrive]

I have literally no idea what is going on at any given moment, I have never even heard of Catan let alone played it, but honestly this may be my favorite comfort video on the internet. Your enthusiasm is infectious, humor on point- I absolutely adore it. Now I just have to google what a good 30 percent of those words mean. 10/10, I'm pretty sure you just got me into a youtube rabbit hole for a game I have no friends to play with. Five stars. If you ever make a 'how to' guide of this game in general, I promise to be the first to watch

[@zackglickert4495]

i’m surprised how many commenters have never heard of this game. catan is what i think of when i think of board games

[@HunterDaniel]

I’ve played Catan a total of twice. While in a military exercise. I have no idea how I was recommended this but glad I was. I’m subbing and now I want to play again. Thanks for the awesome video

[@tistelnilsson]

Great game. Both for family, friends and really competitive gaming. Seldom a game are all of these categories in one.

[@majch]

Hey DyLighted, recently started playing Catan and binged almost all your videos. In the span of 1 week I've become better than all my friends thanks to you. So thanks. Also, I did not expect Catan could be so entertaining to watch. Your tournament and match videos really put me at the edge of my seat. Love your work. When are we getting more videos?

[@wesselvisser5042]

Im waiting on new videos aswell cause they are so enternaining and insightfull. its especially wierd that he hast uplouded in so long since his last video got so many vieuws!

[@domoeater99]

This video alone got me into cantan and board games in general, i had no idea what the game was about or how it worked but this video made me want to go learn and since learning I’ve come back to watch it again I enjoy 100x more. Awesome video!

[@DyLightedCatan]

Stories like these makes me so happy, I'm glad I could get you into the game :)

[@grimzreapersunage]

Man watching this video for the first time a month ago converted me, a previous catan hater into a complete passion for the game and a desire to win and get better. I watch your videos all the time, I hope you come back and make more soon!

[@WaIlabeast]

I personally think this was one of your best videos yet! Really enjoyed the format, detailed commentary and editing. Super entertaining while I still learned something new

[@82Lead82]

I’ve known about competitive catan for around 4 years now. I play competitive magic and you talking about the catan scene in NYC, staying with your friend, and regional comp all remind me of magic. It’s cool to see all of this!

[@DyLightedCatan]

Always fun to see other competitive scenes doing the same!

[@82Lead82]

@@DyLightedCatan Just hearing table 2, table 3, oh it reminds me of such good times. I really want competitive magic back :(

[@dreamer5959]

The editing was excellent, it really told a story ;) I'm looking forward to finally see you win nationals one day :D

[@DyLightedCatan]

Thank you! Telling a story was my goal.

[@gregoriomccallum3615]

For the Semis match i think i would have taken 6 4 10 brick sheep ore. Reasoning is you get the best brick on a high wood board, plus good sheep on a low sheep board. It can pair well with 9 3 10, ore wood wheat (all 5 resources plus coordinated ore and wheat), or a wheat-wood coast placement

[@brendanb9888]

This is the first video I ever saw of yours and it took me down the rabbit hole of your KZbin channel. I think this is honestly one of the best ones and you do a great job of describing Catan to the casual player.

[@eriksgasins9086]

3:32 red was trying to push orange to go left with his road, because he had no intention to build towards 2:1 Wood port. Instead red wanted the 2:1 Ore port at 6 and 9 up North. Yes its 3 roads away from Red's village, but if Orange is going left, then he is committed, therefore Red can make it in time. Good job on Orange for not falling for the mind games. Plus Orange needed the 6 Sheep spot more than another 8 Clay spot.

[@SpencerTwiddy]

The editing on this was top notch, great video Dyl!

[@DyLightedCatan]

Thank you! The editing took a long time but I think it was worth it!

[@lifeonahighway9700]

Hey man, i was working on rev and just did a bunch of captioning, and i saw this video on there. I went through it all and for some reason felt like i needed to look for your page and find you. i’ve never even heard of this game until today. I guess i wanted to say that i can tell how passionate you are about this and watching the end kinda broke my heart, you seem like a good dude. I can tell man, You’ll make it to the top one day.

[@DyLightedCatan]

Whoa that's pretty crazy! Thanks for putting in all the extra effort here and saying hi here! Appreciate it!

[@danielkarlsson258]

I've played this for years and never heard of deals before placing your first settlements. And also the advance conditions of those would make my head spin! Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@hamiltonnewhart3053]

You need a more devious play group 😂

[@danielkarlsson258]

@@hamiltonnewhart3053 haha Maybe. But I don't think I will introduce them to this. Our games cause enough arguing as it is... 😄

[@tistelnilsson]

@@danielkarlsson258 "Future deals are seldom". You get this place and I get the other are quite common as I see it.

[@TheMatty1D]

I've never been excited to watch a boardgame video on KZbin till this channel.

[@phimotee5973]

Wow, i'm so impressed what you do and what you already have archived! Don't be too hard to yourself. Sometimes as humans we just (don't) do things, we clearly could have done better looking at it after. And thanks for the great vid! I appreciate the work you put into. We believe in you! :)

[@DyLightedCatan]

Thank you so much!

[@kyleschwartz6010]

That brooklen game lab. I remember being going to the other building for D&D because that building was being used for a Catan Torumement.

[@theradhattah1435]

Hey man just found your channel through this vid! What a heart breaking ending! I only play casually but you really show a high level of play and you really earned that top table! I’m excited to see more from this channel! Liked and subscribed!

[@ShrihariSankaran]

Loved this video, especially the ending. The cuts between your monologue and the celebration at the table was so well done. And of course the "what's the point of a dream if you're not gonna flirt with it a little bit". I'm sure you'll make it one day 👍

[@Alex80326]

Love your attitude man. I didn’t even know of Catan before this but I always loved strategy games. You got me excited to try it out!

[@DyLightedCatan]

It’s a fun one! Definitely try it!

[@campbellmcternan3902]

I have never heard of Catan, let alone having any inkling of how to play. Despite that, this video kept me completely engaged from start to finish. Amazing delivery and explanation man, you’re one of the best up and coming KZbinrs I’ve seen in years :)

[@briangrimenstein9852]

Roney (Orange) is a beast I've played him many times in these tournaments throughout the Northeast. Might be one of the best in person players I've ever played against

[@DyLightedCatan]

100% agree! Ronnie is an absolute crusher.

[@andrewscott8399]

He’s infamous.

[@grantfedewa8333]

Good job on the advertisement. It was very natural and I didn't even realize it was an ad until the end. I actually am going to check out the website.

[@DyLightedCatan]

Thank you! Colonist.io is a great place to play online Catan.

[@82Lead82]

I had the same feeling and thoughts when I lost in the semifinals of a tournament. I was doing so well and was so close. But you gotta keep grinding it out!

[@destar5869]

New viewer that was guided here by the algorithm. I can tell there was a lot of effort put behind this video. The storytelling and editing make this feel like something I should be watching on Netflix. Inspiring work!

[@jacobspeers4151]

Lets goooo Dylighted with the vlog!!

[@agentcool9908]

Hey DyLighted, I saw the video of you playing against viewers and won via the chance of getting that last VP. I saw the clip where you said you had deleted videos that you thought werent up to your standards or whatever, and I gotta tell you, I think all your videos are great! I would love to see you multitabling (like poker xD). Its really fun to see you reflect over your games, and can actually critize your own gameplay so that you grow. You have taught me a lot, and I look forward to every video you make. Love the energy, love the vibe, love your style of editing and your charisma. I hope to see content on Castles and Knights, as the expansion makes the game so much more complicated and fun imo. Keep up the great work, would love to play with you some day :)

[@pandrus23]

Great video- One of my favorites you have posted. I love when you just show a lot of different boards and I get to decide where I would go if I were in your shoes.

[@DyLightedCatan]

I do my best! I'm glad you are actually pausing the video and thinking about where you would go.

[@MrSquerepants]

Can we take a moment and apriciate the video editing skills of this guy ? Never played catan or even knew it intrests me, actually i am just a competetive gamer and like the tournement style but holy shit its easy to follow with your editing its insane, you are better then well payed video editors for the biggest youtube and twitch names. it blows my mind. keep on grinding and keep on making these videos

[@supermanor]

for the first semi match i think i would chose to place second because both first and second pick are the exact same reasouses with simller numbers which means that you both need to get the other 2 resouses and the second has higher chance od getting that. great video by the way!

[@DyLightedCatan]

Thank you! I agree, don’t like picking first on semis board. I was under time pressure and chose poorly.

[@supermanor]

@@DyLightedCatan yeah its hard catching these things under time pressure (and even more i guss under stress when the match is so important). any way you did very well.

[@crispywhiskers9365]

i’ve started watching your videos just recently but i hope you continue to upload. you are one of the best players of catan IN THE WORLD and i’m sure you will achieve your dream of representing the US as long as you don’t give up. much love

[@jake_o_3015]

Awesome video Dylan! All the work you put into this really shows

[@GutsyTen42]

One of your best videos imo, was fun to pause and try to guess best placements from each position

[@DyLightedCatan]

Thank you! A lot of love and passion were put into this video.

[@GutsyTen42]

@@DyLightedCatan it really shows!

[@maxachterweust]

The effort you've put into this is amazing. I love the high quality videos on this channel! Thanks dude!!

[@thomasdeoliveira8978]

I didn't know Catan was a tournament game. I just discovered this.I play it casually and it's fun to see you play in " hard mode " like this and theorycraft all move to your opponent.Thx for the video man and good luck.

[@rubysauce]

Great lessons to be taken from this vid! Great documentation as always. Good luck in future tournaments!

[@picotdegallo]

That last game was unlucky. I hope you didn’t beat yourself up too much. As someone who discovered your channel relatively recently, I’ve watched almost all of your videos and would love to see you post some new content. Your commentary is fantastic and I love the way you introduce new and unconventional trade tactics to the game. Thank you for helping so many people get better!

[@littlelauchie]

I get the disappointment but saying stuff like “man I suck”, that hurts ;) you’re amazing and your vids have inspired so many to play better Catan. Learn from your defeats and breath under pressure.

[@Benfica1002]

i have been using Colonist because of you the last week! thank you so much. great way to practice quick games

[@ollie-d]

Massive props for purposely going to a hard region to get some really good OTB games. I love playing online, but the social deals and metagaming are my favorite part and you really only get that OTB and only with good players because casual/newer players get really offended for some reason when you start making convoluted negotiations. The placements for the final board were not what I predicted and I'm honestly kinda surprised you went for the 3:1 wheat, but it paid off with that deal haha. I don't watch all of your videos so idk if you've mentioned this, but year of plenty and road builders should always be played early. The problem is that you can always assume (in high level play) that if a player has dev cards and is getting robbed that their facedown cards are always mono and vp because you'd use knights before rolls to mitigate robbers and use plenty and road when you get them. Essentially a monopoly is worth at least 1 vp the longer a game goes, so a facedown card is always a vp. I agree that you would've been robbed less if you just played rb earlier, and it would have also taken blue longer to get longest road. Great games overall though and thanks for the great editing. The official Catan recordings are always so garbage so it's hard to watch high quality games with high quality video

[@ryanlieblein3822]

Another, another, another wonderful video! Always a pleasure watching!

[@retiredhero]

Awesome video! Felt like you took us with you!! Great editing to show the boards and placements too!

[@DyLightedCatan]

Thank you man! I wanted to base this off like a poker Vlog. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@5150y]

Hey man. I’ve casually played Catan in the past, but the algorithm suggested your video to me. Love the positive energy, keep it up.

[@TheRaffola]

Great video!!!! The editing during the live games was incredible

[@Maxel53]

Absolutely loved this video, I love being able to see a different world which is about competitive board games, I've known catan for a while but never knew it was this complex!, although you made it easy to follow thanks to your story telling and the fantastic editing, good job!!! Thanks for the video !

[@michaelclarkj]

On the subject of influence: I see you building and growing the Fagan community, the love of the game, and a community online around you which is chill. And your presence, your enthusiasm, your unfiltered expression, and your gameplay makes for very entertaining streams. (Dylan streams on twitch under "dylighted_catan".) Your most recent cash tournament two-day stream was probably my favorite experience watching Catan. Absolutely unreal and hilarious.

[@michaelclarkj]

Stupid autocorrect.

[@MrJesse11K]

Where’d you go?? I wanna see more vids! I’m all caught up now, just found you a week ago

[@Mordecaigut]

Highest quality video you've posted yet, and the views show it! Keep it up, you have a community who wants to watch you play Catan, and many many people are happy with just stream-highlight-type games too!

[@runecamps1031]

I'm really missing the Catan content. Please come back!

[@youngjakey1]

My guy, you got me back into Catan. Amazing job in the tourney, and even better job with the video (smoothest ad placement I’ve seen btw, I legit had no idea it was an ad till you thanked them for being the sponsor). Fun as hell to watch, and your play-by-play visuals are super good for learning competitive mindsetst. Also I have a head-canon that the winner of your last game is a shark and the dude who yelled out “Dana!” has lost to her many times before

[@anyaarmentrout334]

This video is edited better than most of the official tourney videos! You’re a great player, and a great content creator!

[@youbluethatone1017]

RIP DyLighted My prayers go out to all of his friends and family. He will always be the GOAT of Catan for me and his contributions will never be forgotten. You will be truly missed. 😢

[@MACMAMI]

You're the third commenter I've seen say this, but I'm Googling trying to find confirmation of this and haven't found anything. Can you do me a favor and fill me in? =(

[@Paraninja]

You’re being very hard on yourself at the end though that’s understandable when the loss is raw. Always tough to go out in the semis.

[@MrShikaga]

So interesting watching this video from 3 years ago. Such a different personality compared to today! And y’all got influencer hair now!

[@amirdahbash7599]

thx sooooo much for another vid!!!!!!😘

[@iluvpho4416]

I never played Catan. But the passion in your play and the video reminds me so much of all the things I enjoy in esports and competitive gaming, so I enjoyed this video greatly

[@Drillbitayler]

I hate people who get blinded on blocking just one 0erson and the game gets dominated by another. You'd think this wouldn't happen in a semi finals game with theoretically "good" players...

[@tistelnilsson]

First half of the game, always block the best player if not one is too obvious in the lead.

[@BenLague]

Wow your editing is amazing!! Keep it up!

[@DyLightedCatan]

I only plan to aim higher!

[@sharingon47447]

I would have picked a different starting position. The semi final board was starved for wool. Best option to me for you is the 5/10 with rock and wheat. Go down from your left and get a wood tile after trading rock. And the best starting position imo was the 6/4/10 with wool, rock, and clay.

[@barbaramb8730]

Woah! This had me on the edge of my seat all the way through. Superb Vid!

[@vjxbkf]

great video, thanks. I feel like in last game picking 1st position also was a mistake, 3rd or 4th pick looks stronger on such a board where there is no super-strong first pick

[@DyLightedCatan]

I think 3rd position is probably what I would narrow it down to. Agree with what you said!

[@JBDProductions]

Great video. I stumbled across your channel 3 months ago as I am currently sitting in the top500 on Catan universe and needed some tips to be more consistent in winning. The way you think in the game is great and it has definitely helped me improve! Keep up the good work!

[@theopieters1971]

Damn you really convinced me, I'm litteraly gonna play catan online now

[@noahpalin6402]

Looking forward to the next video man!

[@pewpewlazers5702]

Have you ever played in VR? There’s a great community on oculus and it’s so much fun and addicting to be able to play whenever.

[@DyLightedCatan]

I’ve never played, but have always wanted too!

[@iDrxwsy]

Wow. The quality of this video really blew me away, especially after I saw the channel size, amazing work! Keep it up

[@GTOUranus]

Hi Dylan, would you consider allowing subscribers to send you end game images, and short description of their plan and you rate it? as a video concept?

[@artila]

Been following you for over an year now, I really like how you've grown as a player, content creator, editor and a sporting person! Good luck for the future tourneys.

[@elizabethbice6449]

Is this your last video? You need to upload again!

[@robertvries1]

This was really fun to watch. You Will get there dude. Thanks for loading this up

[@calypso4873]

Why haven't you been posting YT videos, I just like them a lot and wish there was more new ones with recent strategies, plz post soon✌

[@lthium8498]

you randomly came up on my suggested videos, and got me into catan. your videos are so well edited keep it going

[@paisan0_027]

Where you at bro?

[@littlelauchie]

The video quality of these is straight fire!!! You’ve come a long way and I love it!

[@dredgyn3831]

Are you planning on making new content? Or is this the end of the road? Best of luck with whatever you choose

[@devinsimon6020]

Thanks for sharing Dylan. Great pointers, and good luck next time!

[@haba_15]

Nice to put a face to one of the best players I've faced, shazzy. Great vlog, showing what's so great about irl tournaments. Better luck next time

[@DyLightedCatan]

Yep, Shazzy is a tournament crusher!

[@chrisgonzales7890]

You have such a good energy and vibe that makes these videos so fun to watch even though I don't play Catan.

[@MrIvesston]

I think trading makes catan a stupid game. My sister will give away all her resources to my brother and she doesn’t realize he is getting the better trade: the city, settlement, etc.

[@HeadphoneJacked]

someone playing the game poorly doesn't make the game itself poor.

[@dew8368]

You playing with dumb people that's all.

[@bloodysky_]

I have no idea what Catan is, I don't even know who this guy is... but I'm subbing now just because I'm hooked to his content now LMAO

[@thomasmartin9599]

Amazing video, good quality production. I'm not an expert at all but for your mental fortitude, it might be good to play with some friends and tell them to target you every round. You're a good player and your calculative ability is on display, which will intimidate other people. This is a facet that is highly annoying as you try to play anticipating logical decision-making. Being able to stay cool in those moments and not let the pressure and importance of the match will be very helpful, to your decision-making. As with anything in life that requires practice if you treat every interaction with it like it's a tournament, you'll approach a tournament with utter confidence. It may even be good to learn how to placate others a little. They targeted you for your cards, personally, I'd have shown them your dev cards immediately, ease their nerves make them think you're not a threat. Let them find another target to fixate on.

[@NFOGhost]

I agree with the proposal. What surprises me is that you did not secure longest road once blue hit 7 points. Your judgment might have been clouded by being annoyed with the gang robbing. Catan involves a lot of tunnel vision and the table might also have been a victim of that. Blue had 4 roads since the very beginning of the game.

[@MaxTheJedi]

Not sure why this popped up in my recommended but it was actually a very professional video. Good work.

[@Mousepotato8]

In my experience it seems like I lose much more often because I failed to take longest road when I could have, compared to games when I took longest road and then got gang-robbed. There's a simple reason for this that's often overlooked--by taking longest road you not only get 2 points, you also deny those 2 points to your opponents, which makes it much harder for them to win. Don't beat yourself up though--you played great! Probably much better than I would have if I were playing in this tournament. I also really appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos.

[@chrisnewman2752]

Wow cool video! First Catan KZbinr I've seen, definitely enjoy this content

[@neilquinn]

Curious why you thought pointing to the desert was a waste? Ultimately the 5-11 spot with 6 total points of production and more ore is a pretty nice spot? Also gives you a little wood which you lack. I would have done the same. Too big of risk with red's strong road building to lose to that open spot.

[@andyjamable]

DyLighted I loved this video dude. You explained the way tournaments work as the video progressed. I was surprised in the last game you chose to place first in stead of second, and that you made the elaborate deal with orange. I would have taken the strong orange spot you negotiatedk out of, as you cant trust the deal to be binding, however was a good game great video dude

[@jeffschnettler6772]

Is there merit to picking 2nd in the semi-final game? If first goes on 6/9/3(your choice), you can take 6/4/10, pointing your road to the ore port or 10/4. 3rd/4th players would likely pick the same spots. Leaving you with what Orange's setup, on 3/9/10, but stronger because you have sheep to start, and the coordinated 10s.

[@DyLightedCatan]

Yep, I regret picking 1st pick. I was under a 2 minute timer and got stuck under time pressure. I think I would choose 2nd or 3rd position here in the future.

[@jeffschnettler6772]

@@DyLightedCatan Reasonable mistake, 2 minutes is tough. Very cool tournament format though! Thanks for the video and the reply.

[@jakeblottenberger3699]

Incredible video! Keep pumping out content so KZbin favors you in their algorithm! Keep grinding bro 🤘

[@BurningEagl]

where did you go :(

[@BrynnerWandemberg]

Just happened across this video without ever seeing your content before. Wanted to say well done! The explanations are great and the visuals are even better. You earned a sub from me!

[@RubixNinja]

You underestimated how motivated the players were to stop you. Tried to make a play so you wouldn't be as heavy of a target, but they kept targeting you.