Let's Play: Frostgrave - Solo Battle Report (2nd Edition)

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Gerry leads Justin through a Solo Battle Report of Frostgrave 2nd Edition showcasing the Perilous Dark Solo Rules that are available for the game from Osprey Games.
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Will Justin be able to explore Felstad's graveyards and make it out with the treasure or will be become just another of its new residents! Find out with us!
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[@paboook]

Frostgrave is very friendly for creating DIY scenarios, rules tweeks, new monsters and so on. Simple elegant rules offer endless options. One of the reasons I dont miss GW games :o

[@roxant4156]

Frostgrave really seemed to help shine a light on the potential for solo rules. If you also consider Mr. McCullough's work on Rangers of Shadow Deep, coupled with the events of 2020, I'm glad to see solo rules becoming more of a serious consideration.

[@Paddyevans]

Did not realise solo mode was possible. Damn, guess I'm in then!

[@desmondbrennan9577]

InstaBlaster.

[@martinwohlert7803]

Play throughs are always appreciated. Thanks guys.

[@davrosdavros7198]

Very cool board. That terrain room is beyond a kid in a candy store

[@chrishoj5277]

In quarantine solo mode with frostgrave. Great times.

[@utarefson9]

Frostgrave is probably one of the best entry level games to show non-wargamers what the hobby is like.

[@mdphilps]

I've been wanting to play FrostGrave for awhile now. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@paulvr8851]

Love Gerry's "super easy, barely an inconvenience" t-shirt! awesome reference

[@johnlie9074]

This was really helpful for me trying to start a solo campaign for myself.

[@TabletopASMRGal]

Love the variety of videos for Frostgrave week!

[@calebhargus]

Love that there are solo rules!

[@sumerandaccad]

A steady and explanation heavy tutorial. Excellent for those just finding their Frostgrave feet.

[@Ian_KH]

Fantastic. I just ordered the 2nd Ed hoping there were rules for solo play and it's great to see that there are and that they work well for a close game.

[@vanbeekbr]

Love seeing the solo videos. With covid, been doing a lot of solo gaming.

[@Blipvertus]

Personally I’d improve my Wizard’s ability to cast spells. That’s literally his only job, casting spells. Might as well make him good at it.

[@danabenson8932]

Thanks for showing solo mode. I've been wanting to see how this works.

[@johnthompson4969]

For me Its really important for solo play. My local group only really plays GW, and I love do many other games. Plus it will let me learn the game, should I be able to get others interested. And its a great way to know how to play when introducing my children into gaming.

[@trapdoorogre5909]

This was fun to watch. As for what to improve I think I would want to focus on a favourite spell to make it easier to cast.

[@dougsundseth6904]

Various comments, based on the rules as written, since this is a bit of a demo for new players. As noted, feel free to play by whatever rules you want, they're your toys: A weapon with +1 to hit is strictly better than a weapon that has +1 to damage. If you have a bonus to hit, it will increase your chance to hit, reduce your chance to be hit, and (because damage is determined by the total "to hit" number) will also increase the damage done when damage is done at all. There are two ways to activate multiple characters during the same wizard or apprentice phase. You can do a "Group Activation", in which each character must move (or pass) as its first action. Note that no movement is required for this option, but any first action can only be movement. This is very useful for bum rushing a single enemy and then all attacking at once. You can also do a regular multiple activation, in which each character does its full turn before the next character does anything. This rule has never been written very clearly, but a perusal of the comments from the author on the Lead Adventure Forum make this clear. Glad you caught your damage error so quickly. It becomes particularly obvious in melee if both characters end on the same number, when both hit. It's entirely possible for both characters to die when the difference between rolls is 0. Ties do not allow a pushback at all; there is no choice for either attacker or defender. Intervening characters (friendly and enemy) do count as obstructions, for a -1 per character in the path of fire. (See Intervening Terrain on page 58.) There is no limit to the number of characters who can get a benefit from friends in a fight. Each set of die rolls is considered to be an entirely new combat. The rules about only a single figure in a combat getting a bonus are simply about bonus cancellation when both sides have support. Critical hits are an optional rule. But if you're using them, monsters can absolutely get crits. Some monsters are immune to crits, though. Per the rules, the only ways to get out of combat are to win a fight or for a caster not in combat to use certain spells on the character in combat. You sort of mention this, but allow an exception (your game, your rules). I only mention this for anyone else watching. Note that when the wraith critted your thief at around 1:11:00 of the video, the fight happened as the wraith's first action. He would have been able to move after eating the thief. I strongly prefer wizards to have a Heal spell, since it can be usefully cast even if you would normally miss the cast. As long as you're within 5 of what you need, you can cast the spell with no net cost and still get the experience. And if you can roll better, you even get hit points. 8-) I would recommend increasing Fight for your wizard by one each game until it's maximized. It _really_ increases your chances of surviving games for both wizard and apprentice, both because you can never tell when you're going to be in melee, and because you use fight to resist missile weapons and damaging spells. Also, if you can't win a melee round, you can't get out of the combat and get back to casting.

[@joemountains1539]

I like the breakdown of each step in conversation- very helpful! Thanks gents.

[@calevenice]

Thanks for doing this! Solo mode is a great way to learn the rules. I'm finding that co-op delves are my preferred way to play nowadays.

[@erikjohnson7141]

That play with yourself joke deserved a laugh 😂

[@BigHagar]

Very helpful! Glad to see it can be played solo... Cheers! Merry Xmas!

[@minimishapsgames894]

My first exposure to Frostgrave, and it looks super fun. So excited for the giveaway, thanks for another awesome video!

[@garyclarkson5246]

I always love these videos. I want games that have solo mode but then all I want to do is play against opponents.

[@rossbonilla7213]

Love the terrain! Solo Warband moving into Falstad this Christmas Eve. Great video guy's.

[@nickquin908]

Given the latest lockdown I think this is the only way I'm gonna be able to play frostgrave any time soon

[@Kevin.Mitchell]

Nice game, solo rules are excellent fun - Perilous Dark is a great add-on. I'm a big fan of the North Star plastic minis - lots of kitbashing potential between the kits and good value for money too.

[@mattcappelli5822]

That looks like a lot of fun! Can’t wait to see what other content you guys put out about frostgrave. And the table looks great!

[@guyernes8054]

Good move to do a batrep about solo wargaming in these times of lockdown

[@ogremark5]

Yer a Wizard, Justin! Have fun with Frostgrave.

[@crasher303]

Glad you did a solo game , as I hope to get Into The Breeding Pits rolled up in my Xmas stocking.

[@sasagc4375]

Nice battle report, and very nice table buildings, helpful example of solo play. thanks

[@calvanoni5443]

That was fun. Now to get acquainted with solo mode.

[@richardjnagle]

Glad to see there’s still solo adventures in 2nd Ed!

[@wolfround13]

I love the look of this game. I haven't got any of the rule books but own the Frostgrave gnoll and soldier set. I originally bought them for use in D&D, but I'm now really interested on the actual game. Great vid! Have subscribed for more.

[@leew6537]

Yay. Solo play. Loving this

[@ChristianTorrent]

That terrain has come up lovely on the table. I've never actually played a solo game before, it's definitely going to be an option from here on out.

[@pschwag1965]

Interesting Video, I own the 1st edition books but have never played a game. After watching the first 15 minutes of the game, I too thought it was too easy and that Justin would just walk away with the win. BOOOOOOOM on come the zombies, Wraiths and even an undead troll and down goes Justin's thugs and thieves. The 2nd half of the game, very impressive and enjoying the rules much more now!

[@nyckeaunico8842]

That's a really good battle report. It shows well the mechanics of the game. I have to try it !

[@zwyxjohn1544]

solo mode that's so great. I love how you set your tables its very eye catching

[@ivorcogdell8483]

A great game with three modes of play. Plenty of expansion packs too.

[@wolfageminiatures6308]

Really looking forward to trying 2nd edition- Frostgrave is one of my favorite tabletop games, there’s so much thought and flexibility built into the system.

[@TiagoJunges]

Cool! We need more solo modes for games!

[@panzerkaput7473]

Thats was a good introduction to the game and enjoyable to watch.

[@DDVargas1983]

Hot damn they got solo rules for Frostgrave now. I'm gonna have to give it a go.

[@arnaudpoirier3709]

I bought the book 3 days ago off amazon and i will try to run a game with my friends, one of these bundles would be great :D

[@gustavosmith7648]

Thanks for the battle report. I’m starting to get into Frostgrave and this is giving me a good feel for the game

[@johngrivera3929]

This is great to know. Awesome way to get to learn how to play

[@helliaff]

Great giveaway guys played a lot of frost grace first edition and archipelago. Love to show the kids second edition 😀

[@InfernalTeddy]

Okay, I didn't know this game had a solo mode, that's cool

[@jonreyes587]

Never played this before but the game looks great

[@matthewrubenhagen5197]

Going for fight increase is never a bad idea. Helps when you are getting shot at as well.

[@frankling.robertsiii6811]

Time to start breaking out all the craft stuff to make new terrain! I am so hyped for the new addition of Frost grave!

[@cgilarno]

i would love to start playing this game. i been following for some time now and never took the dive!!!

[@richardwykes3350]

once moor a good intro film i have just got into the 1st edition the solo elliment looks good as i play most of my games solo and it saves me tweaking the rules keep up the good work

[@paulwalker5221]

Just getting into Frostgrave,this will help me learn the rules and solo play and to play with myself until we can start gaming together. The Frostgrave minis are highly recommended and a joy to customise especially with parts from other sets. Stargrave next year highly anticipated.

[@onimeno121]

Solo mode capable is pretty sweet, great option these days.

[@danm2966]

After encountering Wraiths in a game we played here... my Wizard needs more spells when he levels up...

[@carloseduardobeserranobre432]

Nice playthrough, guys! I would go for new spells for the wizard.

[@spd4675]

Great walk through! I finally got my son to play a game with me after we watched it! Thanks! Have a great New Year!

[@martinmelhoey1339]

Just getting into Frostgrave so this is just what I needed!

[@markblumreiter6214]

Looks like a good game during lockdown days.

[@adrians2190]

I think Gerry would make a great blood bowl referee!

[@kimjong85]

This game is really beginner friendly, quite enjoyable

[@michiel038]

I've ordered the 2nd editiong rule book for Frostgrave, seems an great game to me to play these Day's at home. This will be my first RPG table gaming, just wondering now wich warband i should get! Hopefully for getting a great tip soon, so i can use my war painting set for a good purpose!

[@douglashooker255]

Great fun. Feels similar to Rangers of Shadow Deep, which is awesome, but the spells and the apprentice phase give Frostgrave its own flavour.

[@Wolfphototech]

*It's amusing to watch the typical war gamer play FrostGrave .* *You should at least have one attack spells in your school .* *1st level wizard : learn a new spell from your school or improve a attack spell .* *A okay one would be health .*

[@ramadanramadan5121]

Wooop Woop. Merry crimbo. love a bit of frost grave

[@biggyrich]

Loving the dungeon saga minis 😀

[@vinvenal4243]

Feels like the optimal thing to do with your wizard would be to improve your best spell, so you can spam it for profit and xp. 😁

[@markjacobs4390]

I'd lean into improving the money-making, saves-the-day spells. Push down the target number for the Fleet Feet spell.

[@lonelyhunter990]

Really don’t need to get into another game but here you are making me.

[@TheHeater2121]

thanks for the great videos guys, great job

[@morgankelly3526]

Cool that it has a solo mode.

[@kylejohnson6774]

I think I’m sold based on solo play. I’ve had the book in my Amazon cart for a couple days now.

[@Kira-Namida]

Interesting to see TTRPG sensibilities in a wargame. I think I picked up the first edition rules for peanuts in some event recently. Perhaps I shall give that a go and, if it remains interesting, look at updating the 2nd ed.

[@duncanbarker6051]

Looking forward to the space version. Love rangers may have to look at this if can play solo

[@qrujo7783]

Solo play is a fantastic idea for pandemic periods, but... Who am I going to throw my dice to if I loose?

[@cyndycuffe8925]

Thanks for the video, solo play looks good

[@jamesharrison142]

Almost a month late, but great seeing a load of frost grave! Woo 😊

[@vasilismavrogeorgis1959]

for the lvl 1 wizard: imrove the fleet feet. Also as a dm i can totally understand using the d20 as stress balls

[@Darklawd76]

I never thought about playing Fristgeave solo. I think I will have to try that soon.

[@Manathern]

Nice terrain. I heard of solo mode before but never tryed it. Might with the current lockdown.

[@NotTheStinkyCheese]

any game that can be played solo is cool, especially during these dark times first option to improve : spells ... more spells succeeding is more xp :D

[@billybonuts7534]

The Wizard and apprentice are ready, now if only I had someone to play against and with, can't play on my own, I lose against everyone else, it would be soul destroying to lose to my self. That board is looking class though.

[@tomusannonymous]

The board looks great!

[@robschannel138]

Ok, definitely gotta give this a go

[@tommys_hobbies]

Frostgrave is such an awesome game.

[@Strawfoot]

Great video, thanks for sharing. 2020 is the year for solo gaming I guess! :)

[@bluegloves2]

I bought this book on google books. So good!

[@Airhornsman]

Very keen to try this as a co-op with my nephew

[@SpannSr1970]

Love Frostgrave! Waiting for Stargrave!

[@pierrevendel841]

Well, i've been diving into Gaslands and Reality's Edge by Osprey Games lately, so why not give it a Go?

[@markbailey8201]

I'm in the midle of building my first gang after this I can't wait to play. Good fun guys

[@kylemcfatridge6869]

Would love to try 2nd addition.

[@mhovar101]

Damn I need to play more frostgrave

[@glynishughs1048]

Level 1 I would pick improve a spell. Good game though bit did you forget one of the zombie rolls?

[@keithbreckons3885]

Great video as always!! I’m really loving the look!