How to Wargame 1: Paths of Glory - Introduction & Components

[@kurtobermeyer3356]

This is the best explanation of war gaming in general, and the best tutorial of any war game specifically I have seen. Well done.

[@paulcurlin2789]

i Have just watched this because I was thinking of buying POG. You have done a great job of explaining quite a few wargame concepts to beginners. Nicely done, sir!

[@gregparker4472]

Your performing a great service. In my opinion all wargame companies should put out videos of this quality to explain their games!

[@caomhan84]

I agree. They should. I'm a new wargamer, and have had to be heavily reliant on KZbin because the rulebooks just don't cut the mustard a lot of the time. Game companies should start being proactive: (1) cultivate a KZbin presence and (2) EVERY rulebook should have an illustrated, guided example of play. Being friendly to all players will only grow the customer base of an already intimidating hobby. I have a feeling that quite a few Euro boardgamers like myself would be drawn to wargames if the jump wasn't so daunting.

[@Kalense]

I started playing wargames in the 1970s, and have taught many games to many people, but from now on, this is the brilliant example of clarity and concision that I shall ask newcomers to wargames to watch first. Thanks so much for such a well-prepared, well-thought-out and well-presented introduction to the fundamentals of wargaming.

[@pottsma]

Great start to the series. I am looking forward to future episodes, and learning Paths of Glory.

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[@sumdude4281]

Just bought this. Watching intently!

[@rookieboards5598]

Excellent video! Thank you! I have no idea why you dont have more subs. This is top notch stuff!

[@ianotoolevideo]

Great video, can't wait to see the rest of the series.

[@tigerpjm]

Great choice for an introductory war game, and one that I don't think too many players will "outgrow" as get further into the hobby.

[@varovaro1967]

Ok, this is how all board games should be like!! Thank.you!

[@sherigon1]

Thank you for putting this out. I've been a long time board game and on and off miniatures player. In my early days of gaming I played war games (i.e. Squad Leader, Rise and Fall of the Third Reich and Guns of August) Its been years since I have found other people who enjoy a heavier game than Axis and Allies. I hear you lament that you don't get to play much and I hear you live in the Columbus Ohio area. I live in Delaware Ohio and travel all the game stores in the area the Columbus Area.I haven't really played solo and have been looking for other who like GMT games. The learning curve is steep in some of these games and I'd love to learn to play through play rather than just reading and thinking I have an understanding of how the game plays.If you ever want to meet up and play a game please let me know.

[@msa4998]

These are excellent videos. So clear … thorough yet concise

[@draft13]

Exceptionally well done. Look forward to more!

[@leboharold]

where are the allied and CP reserve boxes located on the board ? Do you draw cards as soon as you play? Why do you have turkey instead of the Ottoman empire ‎? Is there an option to play a more historically accurate version

[@frenzykitty]

I'm buying this because of this series :D

[@tigerpjm]

How did you go with it? I bought this game a few weeks ago, and am really appreciating how new layers of strategy reveal themselves with each successive play.

[@miguelsantacruz3789]

Great series of videos, I like much your style. Go on!

[@theturdreich9546]

would say your my fav online to learn rules keep up great work

[@michaelp3047]

well done, nice presentation.

[@jaspermendoza1977]

Great videos! I played the game recently.

[@pallas100]

Great video series! I played TS and Labyrinth from GMT and while I really enjoy these games (they are more political I think) , I do want to have at least 1 wargame. Paths of glory seems to fit the bill. HUGE thanks for explaining the rules and an overall great introduction!

[@soloboardgaming]

Just an excellent quality video, I thoroughly enjoyed this, and I'm an old time grognard :) It's a great idea and this is a fine teach!

[@usapatriot4163]

Very well done! Look forward to more vids!

[@ardwulfslair]

I figure there'll be 6 or 7 of these for Pats of Glory, all told. So says the outline, anyway.

[@Booger582]

How often do you plan on releasing more videos? I just picked up this game and your videos are the perfect instruction aid. Thanks!

[@ardwulfslair]

+Booger582 I have no official schedule, but I hope to have episode 3 up next week. There will probably be 5 or 6 total.

[@e-4airman124]

Great job. very helpful.

[@peezebeuponyou]

Are the British & Commonwealth forces not taking part in this particular depiction of the war?

[@ardwulfslair]

Of course they're represented in the game.

[@varovaro1967]

Can someone tell me if there are differences in the new versions apart from the mounted board? I have the 1999 one....Thank you all!

[@ardwulfslair]

I think the differences are just tweaks, aside from the board. If you download the latest rules you ought to be OK.

[@e-4airman124]

i ordered paths of glory and i have yet to get it out of the box.

[@leboharold]

where are the allied and CP reserve boxes located on the board ? Do you draw cards as soon as you play? Why do you have turkey instead of the Ottoman empire ‎? Is there an option to play a more historically accurate version

[@ardwulfslair]

There's an alternate setup in the book that tweaks initial deployment to be more historical. Reserve stuff I'll be discussing in the next episode.

[@0000thommes]

Help! Do units have to retreat out of forts or can they take a step lose instead or is it determined by the terrain of the space of which the fort is located in?

[@ardwulfslair]

IIRC Forts do not affect retreats. But the fort is its own thing that then needs to be besieged. If the defender is in Trench, Forest, Desert, Mountain, or Swamp, they can elect to take a step loss rather than retreat.

[@thesudaneseprince9675]

Can someone tell me the exact counter composition in this game,

[@ardwulfslair]

Can you be more specific as to what you're asking?

[@thesudaneseprince9675]

Ardwulf's Lair Ah thank you so much for replying but I have found the answer to my question. I do however have another question, is part 4 supply and sieges coming I was learning loads from your tutorials as a person who personally struggles learning from rule books, I loved your previous work,

[@ardwulfslair]

It will come. I have had a lot of people asking. But it'll happen when it's ready. I've had too many false starts faceplant because I wasn't feeling it.

[@thesudaneseprince9675]

I see thank you, take your time man, I just wanted to know it was on the table, thanks again for the responses,

[@Salvadore21a]

is there next part?

[@ardwulfslair]

Now in production.

[@Epircus]

@@ardwulfslair is the fourth video coming out? This is the only series on KZbin that does an amazing job explaining the game

[@seangreathouse1850]

Is your 4th video going to come out?

[@ardwulfslair]

Yes! But right now I don;t have editing software, so it's held up by that.

[@seangreathouse1850]

I'm interested in the uncut version for now :D These videos are the best source of learning the game mechanics I've seen, but just unfinished. :( Great work so far.

[@jameshooker5939]

Thanks!

[@theturdreich9546]

would say your my fav online to learn rules keep up great work