Explorers Of The North Sea - How To Play

[@millerh4500]

Games like this where you build a world with the other players and everything fits together are great

[@Winterdog6]

I really appreciate how you make the process of learning the game so simple. Watching these makes putting new games on the table a lot faster. Thanks!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - thank you!

[@francopdx]

Thanks for the teach! Just tried this game yesterday for the first time. It felt really easy to dive into after watching this video.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad to know this was helpful!

[@michelemolfino5053]

The new studio looks brillant! I'm not sure about the new music, but i think maybe it's just beacause it's new, i'm sure you had your reasons to change it. Keep up with the good work! Cheers from Italy.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Michele! Glad you're enjoying your time in the new space :)

[@fickminne]

I really enjoy the new intro music! i liked the old one too, but this one really gives the feeling of a bunch of people coming together to hang out over some games!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you like it :)

[@SanjuroSan]

Maaaan these videos look so nice in the new set, also the red on that table is so vibrant and clean looking - makes the components pop!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, I've found the red is sharper under the new lights too!

[@AnthonyGii]

As always, very nicely done! I always get happy when hearing the intro tune, Rodney! And as usual; watched this tutorial, bought the game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey hey, glad you enjoyed and hope you have a great time playing!

[@mob5613]

Wow! This is off topic but I remember watching your channel when you guys were at 10k subscribers! You guys are doing great work. Keep up the great videos !

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Poon - it's been quite a journey that I'm grateful to have been able to take!

[@danielangevine1346]

love the new studio. keep up the great work Also worth mentioning for anyone digging this - Shem is planning a kickstarter for an expansion to expand to 5 players

[@WatchItPlayed]

Interesting! I didn't know.

[@TheFlood2009]

That game looks so fun. 🤩 thank you so much for sharing it! I’m definitely adding it to my playlist. That game is my favorite ❤️.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you've enjoyed!

[@touchblue13]

Great tutorial as always! Like the others, I really liked the old music but that's just a personal preference

[@cuandoseaunahistoriadeprim5497]

Visual aids on point :) Super clear! Also, love the new music! Yes, it sounds a little more KZbin standard, but it's less in-your-face than the other one and has so much more to do with the channel's style :) Props to Chaz!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@rolandoorozco599]

I just picked up Raiders. Thanks for this vid. May have to consider this one.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad our video could help you make up your mind on it!

[@carrickrichards2457]

Professional, thorough, helpful: Many thanks

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you found it helpful - thanks!

[@OldBonzor]

Just brilliant! Clear and simple explanation of the rules. Thanks a lot for it. Now i'm sure - i want it! :)) NOW! :)))

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed - and I hope you can get it NOW (or close to NOW :) ).

[@rodboudreau3982]

Cool game and new opening tune to boot.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out Rod!

[@evilshubby]

loved the gameplay, was explained beautifully

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks so much!

[@SirDominic]

Rodney subtly showing his one-up-man-ship with his winning score against Pep - i see what you did there ;) :P

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha! It was in the box... I figured may as well use it... no ulterior motives... mostly... ;)

[@SirDominic]

Watch It Played the only problem now is you have a streak to maintain when you come to make the play through video :P

[@videofreedomfighter]

Audio sounds great. Great job

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you! Had a few sound panels put up and rug laid down. Seemed to help a lot.

[@zerobadideas]

Man, eventually I'll have to own every game with art by The Mico. This one looks fun, and also makes me wish I had Akrotiri.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I really like the artist too!

[@nathannorton2093]

Any chance for a playthrough of this one? Been really enjoying the Raiders playthrough and would love to see this one as well!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I avoid pre-announcing video plans, just in case something in my schedule changes (I don't like to disappoint).

[@nathannorton2093]

Watch It Played totally understand. Consider this a formal request, then. :) ignore at your leisure.

[@dwarftoken]

I actually love the new theme. I think is happy and fun

[@WatchItPlayed]

I think the new music managed to do okay with folks, in the end :)

[@stevemayne24]

Cool video. I haven't heard of this game but it looks pretty good. I'll have to check it out.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for coming by Steve :)

[@stevemayne24]

Always glad too.

[@TakedaYuuki-8SFL]

Good to see you back :D. Hope to see you at Gen or BBG con 2017! :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

I will be at Gen Con. No BGG Con for me this year, but hopefully next year.

[@TakedaYuuki-8SFL]

Nice :D Am coming home from China for break. Hope to see you there.

[@kingplayer14]

Great video! The game looks like 10 games I already play a lot. Great new look for the show. Keep it up

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you!

[@mechahameha4391]

i like the old opening more than the new one, but still cool though

[@milevanfaent]

New music doesn't sound quite as catchy as the old music, but the new studio rocks.

[@jasonbooker3555]

Love to see a Shem Philips game getting exposure! Out of curiosity, how do you decide what you make videos for?

[@WatchItPlayed]

1. I have to like the game (I don't review on the channel, but the videos take too long to make, for me to feature one I don't like - and I answer all the comments on them, so it would be pretty hard to do that for years for a game I didn't care for :) ) 2. It has to be a good fit. Some games might be great, but I might not think they'd go well with my schedule, or present well on video. 3. The publisher expresses an interest in partnering with me to create the video. I work closely with the publisher to ensure we don't make any mistakes. #1 is the most important - if I don't have that, the other 2 factors don't matter.

[@karohemd2426]

I now have a hilarious mental image of vikings pushing chickens about. :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

A popular viking activity that doesn't get enough attention in the history books.

[@mzy115]

accidentally knocking over the longship can be so spicy in this tutorial

[@ToxDrawace]

I thought the new tune was only for non-gameplay videos. I like it, but I'm going to miss the old one...

[@WatchItPlayed]

I probably should have warned people :)

[@embellish22]

you convinced me.. just bought this game on amazon. thx!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you have a wonderful time playing it Zac!

[@user-ph9bu3im9y]

Just played this for the first time and hoping you could clarify; do you have to complete an island before you can build an outpost on it? Thanks so much for your help!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I don't know from memory, but I believe this section should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6KmgpKBZ9V4qMUfeature=shared&t=608

[@liamshambrook7588]

Wouldn't the livestock score amount to 15? As you had 4 pigs (10) 3 chickens (3) a cow (1) and a sheep (1)

[@WatchItPlayed]

I've you've got a time stamp, I'm happy to check for you.

[@shannondelacruz452]

The scoring isn't based on how many of each type. It's the size of the groups after you've made groups that only contain one of each type of animal. Also, he only had 3 pigs, not 4 and 2 chickens, not 3 if you're talking about 12:40

[@freemanedwards5663]

Cool

[@Duracelbunny]

Can you do the third game of the trilogy, Shipwrights of the North Sea. There is couple how to play videos, but they are not really that good and simple to understand.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the interest! I talk a bit about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XXdaisfrqUbKM&t=342

[@nakorbluerider]

Once you've familiar with the game, how long does one player's turn take, start to finish? Four actions seems like a lot, and I can imagine some analysis paralysis trying to figure out an optimal combination of moves.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I really hesitate to answer this sort of question. I find all players are so radically different. take 2 people who know the game really well and you'll have one time length, take two different players who know the game just as well, and it can be a totally different time length. Play styles are so particular to each person.

[@RayPhay]

Great game to get added to your How to Play videos. So you now have 2 of the 3 games in this series covered. Now we just need you to cover Shipwrights of the North Sea to complete the trilogy. Then as an added bonus you can do The North Sea Rune saga that ties these 3 games together into one epic game. Please, please, please. :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

I haven't tried it, but if I do and think it might be a good fit, we'll see!

[@Joertjeuhn1]

And, any news about Shipwrights? :p

[@abhishekmondal3275]

From the mainland hex a long ship can move to any adjacent sea hexes ??? Or only to the sea hex in front of it.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I shot this awhile ago - do you have a time stamp to the section you are asking about?

[@abhishekmondal3275]

Actually this question came in my mind, while you are explaning about the movement of the longship between the time slot, 5:05 to 5:30.Whether the longship can move to any adjacent connecting sea space , when it is at sea space of the main board at the harbour or art work of the main board or while doing the move action from any adjacent connecting sea space , it can move through the sea space located on the main board by the side of the mainland.

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@abhishekmondal3275 I think I see what you're asking, but this thread might help as it has a picture. Does this address what you're referring to? If so, that thread provides the answer: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2265237/moving-mainland-tile-adjacent-starting-board

[@lordquinn1605]

Are there solid land tiles?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Nope.

[@phillopez4477]

so....you beat Pep first game out on the new set? :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha! Maybe :)

[@TacosLocosToT]

CAN YOU MAKE A GAME PLAY VIDEO FOR THIS GAME

[@WatchItPlayed]

We'll see - I don't pre-announce videos in case something changes in my schediule. I don't like to disappoint.

[@AlexSMontgomery]

Nice, setup looking good! Are you going to play through this one?

[@WatchItPlayed]

We'll see! A game play of something is due for sure!

[@wackydave46]

also didn't notice much of an echo...how did you solve that problem?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Had some sound panels made and hung up (and added a rug to the floor area). Glad it's better!

[@Tyrogandio]

So, do you have to unload a Viking before loading a livestock back into the ship?

[@WatchItPlayed]

If there is already a viking on land with the livestock to push or escort it onto the boat, then you don't have to unload a viking first.

[@stu5632]

Is it me, or does this game look amazing? Which are similar types of games?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you liked the look of it :)

[@dwarftoken]

Since you play so many games with Luke and I have a kid that I play a lot with. I was wondering if Legacy games would flow well. I know you don't indicate games but I'm just wondering if it's time to introduce my 10 year old to the style?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I truly think that's entirely dependent on the specific game and specific kid. It could go great, it good flop. My guess is you'd like to introduce one to her, but you're not sure if she's ready... only one way to find out :)

[@dwarftoken]

Watch It Played I guess it will be one more game that my kid will beat me. Not sure my ego can handle. lol

[@TheKiltedKraut]

From the 12:49 mark up to the 13:09 mark...You show livestock scoring. According to my understanding of the scoring...You should have scored 11 points...but you say its 14 points. Please explain this to me because I am confused as to how you got that?!

[@marcogronberg6209]

You score sets of different animals, not sets with the same animal. First set containing pig, chicken, cow and sheep results 10 points, second set with pig and chicken results three points, and the last set with pig results one point. In total it is 14 points.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Marco has it - thanks!

[@TheKiltedKraut]

Watch It Played Ok...now I got it! Thank you to you and Marco for the clarification!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

No trouble at all!

[@billlavine3429]

Ah,I was also confused. Reorganizing them in their scoring sets would have helped

[@kenho7591]

I don't get how many points the animals get 1 sheep gets 10 points and so on. Can you please clear it up?

[@WatchItPlayed]

IT's not that the 1 sheep gives 10 points, but that entire column gives me 10 points (you count how many unique animals you can organize into groups with no duplicates and use the score chart to see their value). Not sure if that helps or not.

[@kenho7591]

Thanks that cleared it up!

[@dwarftoken]

So you beat Pep by 5?!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha! Beginners luck :)

[@GoGuard84]

Those two people who downvoted are dumb. Thanks for filming!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the support. I don't let the downvotes bother me. Not everyone will like everything we do all the time. I'm okay with that :) But I appreciate that you liked it!

[@SlowDaddie]

Looks like Pep lost by 4 points.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha! You decoded the initials well :)

[@dwarftoken]

you fooled me with coup. here you go again making me spend money.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I blame the pesky publishers!