Lords of Heaven Overview, First Look & Giveaway | Phalanx | Crusades Wargame Boardgame

[@dumpty008]

As a former History teacher, this game is right up my alley! Time to watch Kingdom of Heaven one more time! I want this!

[@ZillaBlitz]

Ah, good video suggestion!

[@TcpIpNut]

Looks like fun. Bummer on the solo play outlook. I'll have to come up with a bot for that. You know, because I'm going to win this game. ;)

[@ZillaBlitz]

I'm going to learn by playing solo, so I'll report more. I think the only place that would want some resolution is the battle/siege system, in two places.

[@SoloBattles]

I like that is simple enough that you can get a group up and running and finish it in one session, and then it is subtle enough to reward numerous replays.

[@ZillaBlitz]

I think so, yes. Kind of what we were talking about in the car. Single-sitting wargames. :)

[@danielconsta]

Looks great! Thank you so much for introducing me to this game!

[@ZillaBlitz]

Sure thing, my pleasure, thanks for stopping in. :)

[@thecustardprophet8434]

Looking forward to watching your video showing gameplay of this one. Look interesting.

[@ZillaBlitz]

I 've really enjoyed this one. :)

[@darkrider243563]

Fantastic overview video. Super keen for this game!

[@ZillaBlitz]

Thanks! Starting to play tonight. :)

[@joeinfantryman]

Excellent preview Zilla, a must buy for me.

[@ZillaBlitz]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it, working on a gameplay demo video tonight. :)

[@joeyj6808]

You know, this genre and period are not my cup of tea, but despite that, you made me interested in it. It really is a gorgeous game. You keep getting better at these videos, amigo.

[@ZillaBlitz]

Thanks for the kind words, Joey!

[@Justegarde]

I’m really interested in this. First Crusade is a crazy story in all of human history. Looks like it would make a great sequel play from Seljuk :)

[@ZillaBlitz]

Ah, yes, the timing would work pretty well to connect to this from Seljuk, nice idea!

[@Michel_Vanaken]

Thanks for offering a giveaway once again :)

[@ZillaBlitz]

My pleasure, and thanks to Noble Knight for sponsoring it!

[@Phalanx11]

WE had one Crusade where only unarmed Christian children went....no one came back.

[@TheGreat2]

Great overview!

[@ZillaBlitz]

Thank you sir!

[@DaraTeaches]

Love when a wargames/historical game is secretly just a heavy eurogame. Those are definitely my favorite of the wargame genre. Everytime I see this box cover though, somehow my brain ignores the H and I struggle to try to figure out what game "Lords of eaven" is (it's just box art though, so it doesn't actually affect the game)

[@ZillaBlitz]

Haha, that's funny on the H. I didn't think of it that way, but I suppose once you see it that way it's hard to undo. And yes, this one looks like it could be quite fun. :)

[@texigander5]

As always, very enjoyable. Thank you.

[@ZillaBlitz]

My pleasure thanks for stopping in. :)

[@JeffKoper]

I am very much interested. This looks right up my alley

[@ZillaBlitz]

I am getting it to the table shortly. :)

[@Usually_Insane]

Well, threw my hat into the ring, this game really looks interesting :)

[@ZillaBlitz]

Good luck!

[@Roy-rm6jj]

great preview.

[@ZillaBlitz]

Thanks!

[@davemangibat]

What an interesting game! Super nice.

[@ZillaBlitz]

On the table with it, now, should have the next video up tomorrow. :)

[@laufetc]

Thanks for the clear presentation. I've been trying to figure out if this might be a good game for my family. (We play "heavy Euros" or light wargames.) From an initial description, it seems that it might be a bit heavier than a "heavy Euro". So, I will certainly want to see your playthroughs and further thoughts.

[@ZillaBlitz]

I'll know more in a few days, yes. I feel like I need to play this to get a sense for the complexity. Looking at the rules it looks both straightforward and a bit meaty at the same time. Sometimes when you play a game like this is can go either way. I'll know more by Thursday-ish. :)

[@patrickols]

Interesting game seem like fun but the two-four players make this type of game something I avoid now since I mostly play solo and these games really require others to make it fun. I miss playing my old Diplomacy game but again same issue it just doesn’t work alone

[@ZillaBlitz]

I'll be learning it solo and will report back in my next video. :)

[@dnaseb9214]

Looks amazing.

[@ZillaBlitz]

I'm testing it out the prototype this weekend. :)

[@dnaseb9214]

@@ZillaBlitz Hope I win a copy hehehehe

[@doc_adam]

Thanks for the giveaway!

[@ZillaBlitz]

Sure thing, we'll be choosing the winner tomorrow. :)

[@apocalypticbluegrass]

Looks great but makes me want to play Infidel to scratch that wargame itch!

[@ZillaBlitz]

I’m not familiar with that one, CK3 makes me want to place this and this makes me want to play CK3. :)

[@nordicmaelstrom4714]

I thought you were Zilla Von Blitz? All kidding aside! Well when you go to siege Jerusalem make sure you make more than two siege towers. Looks interesting.

[@ZillaBlitz]

I'm looking forward to playing this one this week. And there will be a slight delay in tomorrow's U-Boat patrol, but we'll be back at sea later this week.

[@nordicmaelstrom4714]

@@ZillaBlitz I am going to have to crack the whip Captain Von Blitz. I need your U-Boat to sea asap! The orders have come down and they want you sailing before the sun has set!

[@ZillaBlitz]

Haha! I will see what I can do, but it's not looking good sir! :)

[@nordicmaelstrom4714]

@@ZillaBlitz I don't accept failure in my unit Captain Von Blitz. You shall do your duty for the Fatherland and get your U-Boat to sea post haste! :D

[@ZillaBlitz]

Ha!

[@davidearls1926]

Where do I go to do the survey and partake in the free game drawing?

[@ZillaBlitz]

Sure thing. The link to the survey is in the video description. :)

[@phd_angel4192]

Is this a COIN game kinda?…

[@ZillaBlitz]

That's an interesting question. There is a menu of actions you're picking from, and asymmetrical factions, but beyond that it's not super COIN-ish. But the action menu does have a COIN-ish feel to it, yes. It's easier than a COIN game, though, I think.

[@phd_angel4192]

@@ZillaBlitz All my questions are quite interesting… ;-)))

[@almartin4]

Looks good. I am for any game that has a blatant bribery function. Regards

[@ZillaBlitz]

Haha!

[@seado3]

Not interested in AI art thanks

[@ZillaBlitz]

Where is the AI art?

[@seado3]

​@@ZillaBlitz Most of that cover is AI generated