Moonstone: the Wargame begotten by Warhammer, Labyrinth, and Magic!

[@jordansorcery]

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[@phillipjames2671]

Hey Jordan am in the US - if you’ve an affiliate over here then let us know and will use it!

[@ironbomb6753]

More Moonstone content, please. I'm interested, mostly because of the figures. Your enthusiasm, Jordan, has definitely got my attention. 👍 I've always been drawn to the Fey folk. I'd definitely go after those models. ❤

[@paladinorc]

Goblins! Though the Nordic gnomes are great too!

[@jordansorcery]

Congratulations @paladinorc, you won the Moonstone giveway! Drop me an email and I will sort out getting you your Moonstone goodies! (you can find my email in the about section on KZbin)

[@paladinorc]

@@jordansorcery What lovely news! Thank you! Will be in contact tomorrow!

[@badnamebob]

What I like is the sort of old school Games Workshop vibe of lunacy in the art style and models. I was surprised at how much I like the mechanics as well. Overall, a really great game and thanks for covering it Jordan!

[@jimmyzimms]

I cannot help but think that Rogue Hobbies little goblins would make a great addition to the setting.

[@williamoakley8656]

Goblins for the win! A flatulent Pug?!?!? Sign me up for that! on a side note...thanks for this video. I just learned about Moonstone and my boys and I are intrigued!

[@tomb1648]

I've been eying this game for a while but due to a lack of funds I have not yet pulled the trigger. This game seems to be tailor-made for me tho! As a kid, I started collecting Magic the Gathering cards because the older brother of a friend of mine played the game. I loved the art so much that I started buying packs so that I could try to re-draw them. I especially loved big monsters and goblins! My drawings got comments from people that it reminded them of this game called "Warhammer...." That birthday, I got the Empire vs Orcs 6th edition box. I gave part of the Empire to my brother (Who bought some Empire knights with his own money!) and I went bought more Goblins for my side. We were way too young (and non-native English) to come clear to grasping the rules, but we had so much fun! And even though we are now part of a board gaming group of shared friends, sadly my brother got a distaste from dice heavy games. I had some luck with Marvel crisis protocol because it can be played with a drafting system (So we could share models) and it's not a "death match" game but more objective based. However, the 'dice burn-out' was real and he lost interest. A card based combat system where we could re-live our "Empire" (Commonwealth) vs "Goblins"(Goblins) battles with a lower miniature count. Well, that just sounds perfect! Personally, my favorite faction would be the Goblins of course with a special mention to the pirate Gobbos! They embody the weird, crazy chaos that once attracted me to the (broader) hobby (overall).

[@Dinamittin]

I've always loved the concept of the duality of the nature, creation and destruction simultaneously. It is rarely represented in tabletop games. So I can easily say Leshavult got me in,the miniatures are great as well. I mean who wouldn't want to play as a giant rabbit? By the way, amazing video as always! keep up!

[@lpdude72]

The coolest model is Grub! Who can say no to a goblin that recited some incantation incorrectly to then grow bug wings and have eyes popping all over his head!

[@CraftyED]

I love the whimsy of the Goblins - Doug the Flatulant and the Goblin Airship are just fantastic! More Moonstone content please!

[@thefirelordgamer5302]

Moonstone is something I've been very interested in since I first noticed it a couple of years ago. I'd love to see more content about it on your channel Jordan, especially anything about those wonderful Fae miniatures, I think they're just the best!

[@phillipjames2671]

Listened to the interview with Tom via the podcast and have quickly developed a Moonstone obsession! Really beautiful looking game and minis. Now just need to persuade some friends to play!

[@FromTheGrey]

It would be enjoyable to see Moonstone content on your channel especially because you have a good presentation style.

[@sonwukong7602]

Moonstone deserve more popularity and thanks for this episode. I love the lore and the touch of humor. I have a soft spot for goblins when it's about fantasy.

[@Jonesypaintsandgames]

I've been aware Moonstone exists for like...28 minutes and 37 seconds now, but I think I'm in love - more please! The goblins and fae look so cool, so got to be the Dominion!

[@aknasderth1401]

Leshavult Spirits & Cultists looking marvelous!

[@aknasderth1401]

Thank you for covering Moonstone. Please do more content about it. Looking forward.

[@angrypantz87]

I really like the Moonstone miniatures. The gnomes have got to be some of my favourite collection of miniatures in the set.

[@thewynnest]

This was a very enjoyable watch! Thank you. Recently picked up the 2 player starter after getting a demo.

[@stephbrown3955]

I feel like I don't ever see anyone talking about Moonstone! I've never played the game but I love the minis. Favorite would have to be the Dominion because I'm obsessed with the masquerade troupe!

[@L0NELYBRICK]

Such a hard pick right, fairies look wonderful, but I also really like the trees....

[@erpagan]

Would love more content! This game is definitely on my wishlist.

[@EdwardLGould]

Great video Jordan, and nice to see you giving some time to non-GW, but adjacent games. As a fellow Empire collector, the coolest faction has to be the Commonwealth for my money

[@WilCornish]

I’m deeply down to folk horror, so with a lurching sense of inevitability that this was always how things were going to play out, and I’ve been damned since before I realised I had started down this path, my favourite faction are Leshavult, and specifically fauns.

[@ktg8030]

It’s kind of like an alternate Mordheim. Love the small scale of it. Def going to be getting the starter.

[@dwightneal4624]

I'm intrigued by the Leshavult--a bit of whimsey and necromancy! What could go wrong? Please, more Moonstone content!

[@anarchistkobold4375]

Oh, and for the competition - Love them all, but the Shades give me major Nightmare before christmas vibes - so I think I have to pick them

[@JustinDoyle-zk2pe]

Tough call. They all look so wonderful. Dominion if I was forced to choose.

[@michaelyoung9841]

Just got some miniatures from moonstone and it is a nice change of what I paint most of the time. I say my favourite so far are the Shades of Moonreach. the new faction added to the game.

[@mrsupaconducta]

I hope this game gets more popular. I'm really into the look of its world. I've been tracking down the Dominion Fae and look forward to getting some matches in.

[@Luthos-4]

A little bit more love for the Commonwealth. I really like Sir Fancyhat. But all the factions have great characters. Moonstone is just beautiful.

[@LowFlyingMonkey]

I absolutely love the Dominion faction. The goblin miniatures look AWESOME!

[@trevorsmith9870]

Gotta love Moonstone! I love the Goblin airship so much! I am super tempted by Leshvault, just to get my hands on Borris. All the factions are super fun looking

[@Lane-iu5wy]

Leshavult! The wendigo and jackolope look like a ton of fun.

[@christophergibson110]

I've been meaning to have a look at Moonstone for ages. I think I like the look of the Leshavult the most.

[@dheukorro]

Leshavult would be my favorite. The creepy forest folk vibe combined with whimsical Moonstone look just works!

[@jake606]

I think the Leshavult are my favorite faction and I think my sister will love the commonwealth when I introduce the game to her.

[@benmiller-jarvest3223]

Thanks for yet more superb content - I'd almost managed to appease my wallet by forgetting about Moonstone and it's gorgeous minis, and now...well, I'm back on Goblin King's website eyeing up...everything! All of the factions look great, but anything that lets you have a towering Green Knight figure and an eldritch bunny has to take it, so my favourite is the leshavult.

[@darkomaver]

More Moonstone content please, I’m really intrigued by this game

[@dominicjaquin4780]

Thanks for spreading the word about this game, my favorite faction is probably Dominion goblins , but it was very difficult to pick only one

[@carlosmauriciogranadarojas8203]

I really like every faction but maybe the coolest faction is Dominion with that fantastic goblins. Thanks for this video!

[@liamaguirre-stanton]

Definitely Dominion! The fey designs are gorgeous! (Not to mention, PIRATES ARRR!!!)

[@daYps3]

Moonstone (A Hard Days Knight) was also the name of an old Amiga game I had as a very young lad, it was absolutely impossible. Ill need to pick both versions of Moonstone up now!

[@NiftyJamaican]

I just love the Shades, straight out of a Hieronymus Bosch painting

[@antonyjones4783]

looks excellent! its got to be Goblins, you had me at Doug the Flatulent!

[@DarkWaveDuo]

I have wanted to pick up this game for ages, but never had the funds. The minis look amazing especially the Goblin airship… that model just makes me laugh every time I see it. My favourite faction would have to be the leshervault as I love anything Woody.. I do like Dominion too but when you see a magical tree I’m In. Excellent video Jordan

[@sashatimovich457]

love the goblins in this!! they're appropriately goblin-y and that makes them the coolest faction, so that's my vote

[@stevenkennedy4130]

This looks like a good time. Thanks for the share!!

[@batjutsu]

Thanks for an informative interviews and overview of Moonstone. 🤩Several friends have talked about but we've not looked in to yet. Dominion is the faction that appeals most to me, but whether to go goblin or noble first.... A close call, since they are all so lovely. 😍 Bonus that I might be able to convince some old Changeling (WoD) players to give this a look, the Arcadia card game being the closest we get to a Changeling wargame. 🎶You remind me of the Squeak-squeak! What Squeak-squeak? The Squeak-squeak with the power🤩🐀🌠 🎶

[@1Apatsi]

Leshavult definitely! Just such weird and funny characters.

[@grff]

Love your videos style and have to say the dominion looks the best!

[@joadams8022]

All the factions sound great but the Dominion seem uniquely interesting to me! Fairies and Goblins is one thing, but allying with overthrown nobility and pirates gives a fascinating 'return of the repressed' feel.

[@TheWingedDoom]

Faeris are super cool, actual high quality looking miniatures

[@jasonnewell7036]

Picking a single faction as the coolest is a significant problem. There is SO MUCH in this game that is worthy of one's attention. I like all of it. But, if I had to choose, I'm probably going to have to side with the Commonwealth simply for the Gnomes. In particular, the Norse Gnomes who really won my heart. Now, truth be told, I don't need the starter set, as I already own almost all the models, but I've never been able to get around to buying any of the books. So, I'm entering for that reason. If I got a second starter, I'd pass it on to share the love.

[@wobblygoggy1015]

Dominion definitely my favourite! Can see some possible Malifaux influences in card use in miniatures game, it sounds fantastic overall and the minis are fab! Very distinctive style

[@mikewicked.x]

Oh, have really been wanting to see more about this game, so very timely. The Faeries are my favourites I think. The Goblins are very close, especially for the Labyrinth influence, but the Faeries are just beautiful models.

[@KeithCrowe]

The Leshavult look really neat to me. Although, all the minis have a great aesthetic to them. The shades look cool too. I also wanted to say that your tea was giving me anxiety. I thought it was close to spilling a few times. 😂

[@harveywhetstone9760]

Has to be Dominion for me, especially the Goblin Pirates! It's like what if Brian Fraud had continued his collaboration with Jim Hendson on Muppet Treasure Island? While still having its own unique feel. Great stuff by Moonstone

[@ClaytonPajot]

Maybe it's the boring answer, but I love the look and feel of the Commonwealth peeps. Got a great blend of whimsy, grit and flair.

[@Jamesasheppard]

Oh Goblin King, why do you have so much power over me! Dominion seems to have enticed us all but I'm sold on the goblin pirates

[@Glonkradberry]

Thanks Great video, the Fae look good for me

[@Nate-tq8wu]

I love the Leshavult - well, Rabbits !

[@simondale2833]

Leshavult- seems very old dark forest kind of creepy. Though the faction that has the bunny summoner is a winner by default!

[@skippythewonderchicken7511]

If I had to pick a favorite faction it would probably be any that involve the Knightley goblins. They're so wacky!

[@davehalama42]

Those new Shades of Unreach guys get my vote. A great blend of whimsy and creepiness!

[@markwinnington1426]

Thanks for the video, always interesting to hear more about this game. I'd go Leshavult - I like their Witches and their take on the Fauns, though it doesn't look like the Witches would be an easy starting place for a beginning player.

[@TheWizardsBrush]

Common wealth - thought they all looked cool tbh. The game looks ace, as a casual gamer it's perfect. Great video again dude!

[@jellezwiggelaar824]

Difficult question, even though I like the commonwealth I have to go for Dominion. Fairies and Goblins are a great mix!

[@Elgu1do]

The shades, aka the Fundead. I hope they make a Sir Daniel Fortesque-esk character. It would be so awesome to play him!

[@pauls3585]

Dominion because of the cool looking goblins. I would love to paint them all.

[@Jackalblade9]

I have to go with the Leshavult, they're so wild and primal....this is really looking like an awesome game.

[@AndyGoodacre]

Great video. I’m super interested and would like to see more Moonstone stuff. Unfortunately my own self appointed rule of ‘not starting another new game’ means I’m not allowed pick any up… yet 😜 I think I’d go for the Fey faction if I started the game.

[@user-nw3je4tp1j]

Gnomes are the ones I’ve been interested in. Also the humans just heavies they are so empireish.

[@RobJedi]

Dominion: they have goblin pirates and a goblin riding a pug! Maximum Froud weirdness

[@pietrogigliotti8365]

More content for this game, because it's art style it's unique to the wargame world. As a fan of everything undead, my favourite faction are the Shades of course!!!

[@Banaanivatkuli]

I really like the look of fairies, so rare in miniature games

[@davydatwood3158]

This was my introduction to Moonstone and the descriptions are interesting. The art style isn't really my thing, but that's individual opinion of course. The setup/game-start mechanics appeal. The combat system, as described - well, I have a number of friends that would definitely collapse into analysis paralysis trying to outthink their opponent. It's possible that I'd find the dynamics of the cards engaging. It's also possible that I'd find the unpredictability of it very frustrating. I also worry that everyone pulling from the same deck for combat makes it harder to have a master swordsman facing off against someone who's super-stealthy but barely knows which end of a knife to hold. Though I suppose you can get that to an extent by having different characters pulling different numbers of cards. Anyway, the TL;DR is that I'm intrigued but not sold, so I'll look into it further.

[@ianfloyd6409]

Goblins, that airship is 🔥

[@EPGelion]

I have to pick ONE faction?! Well, I guess Commonwealth. I like their mixed and all-round nature, along with seeing how "normal folks" deal with the wacky fantasy. Sidenote: this closer look at Moonstone reminded me of another quirky fantasy game you might enjoy a look at: Yafsiga from Black Site Studios.

[@Tongobongo2034]

You've sold me on this game. Hopefully I can find players in my area!

[@darthsalazar42]

More Moonstone please! Would love to get into the "Fun-dead"

[@stuffandnonsense8528]

This looks right up my alley.

[@heirwolf6929]

Can't help to think of the 1991 computer game, Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight.

[@MiniatureRealms]

This game really does look great, I’m getting very tempted. Also, the shelf with the fake plant in the Citadel water pot = The shelf where coffee goes to die* *get cold

[@jasonnewell7036]

More moonstone content is always good.

[@Kondotier]

It's very difficult choice! All of the fractions are interesting, but as a long time dwarf collector I think I will go with the Dominion, as it has gnomes ;) Although Leshavult and Dominion also look great!

[@anarchistkobold4375]

I adore moonstone - easily my favourite game

[@nichols4life]

Dominion, anyway going to battle riding a pug is a force to be reckoned with!

[@graemehughes3153]

Has to be the dominan for the goblins particularly Doug.

[@NuffleBlasphemer]

I had been feeling the commonwealth but this video has seriously piqued my interest in the shades!

[@A_Very_Happy_Toad]

I'm with you on this one Jordan, I think the best faction is, erm... If you had to twist my arm I'd probably go for Dominion, but I'm excited for what the Shade brings too.

[@simonrobins6569]

Love Dominion but my brother has dibs on anything goblin related, so I'm going for the wonderful old world stylings of the Commonwealth. All such beautiful and characterful minis it's a really hard decision to make!

[@ZacSheehy]

Nice one Jordan I love it when you do non GW stuff.

[@dysonraf]

I cant look further than the commonwealth as like to see the humans sticking it to the outsiders. Interesting game has shades of frostgrave too

[@connorshaw-case6030]

ive been wanting to pick up moonstone since seeing it on fb. love the labyrinth esque aesthetic am making a game atm and thought this is exactly the style i love. hoping this game picks up in my local area

[@akaisamurai]

It is the Commonwealth for me as I can use it in other miniature agnostic games too, haha. Being practical for the win.

[@c00bie]

I really think the Dominion Humans that look like pirates are something quite cool!

[@GreenChkn]

Yup. My Commonwealth humans vs. my wife's Dominion goblins all day long. We ❤ Moonstone!

[@Avovai]

Dominion for me, with commonwealth close behind !

[@springheeledjackofthegurdi2117]

have you played The Woods? its another indie game by oakbound studios and sort of uses a lot of the same inspirations but has a very celtic theming and has a lot variance in its game modes.

[@Jez-Hunt]

@@springheeledjackofthegurdi2117 Geoff at Oakbound does some lovely old school minis for The Woods too. His KZbin channel is ace too

[@DarkWaveDuo]

⁠@@Jez-Huntlove The Woods… Amazing miniatures, great rules, brilliant community and a great you tube channel. The games day is amazing too.

[@Jez-Hunt]

@@DarkWaveDuo I'd love to get over for The Woods in The Woods

[@DarkWaveDuo]

@@Jez-Huntit’s an amazing day out … would be great to see you.