My Career Begins: GTCW Career Mode (Union) - Episode 1

[@tacobowler]

VTH: “turn off feuds.” VTH, 5 min later: “Leave it to Michigan to screw everything up!”

[@elmascapo6588]

Also VTH: gets in a feud with Grant of all people

[@tacobowler]

@@elmascapo6588 true!

[@flyingfortress15]

what you expect from an Ohioan, its the biggest part of our local culture

[@zebombsaway]

We’re from Ohhhio! O-H!

[@DuesImperator]

ive really enjoyed sitting encamped for two years doing nothing

[@mikeelward5540]

Glad it wasn’t just me this happened to … 😢

[@Letterman0412]

@@mikeelward5540 It happened to VTH on his live stream as well. His guy just sat in camp and gained 20 lbs.

[@svenrio8521]

​@@Letterman0412Over 180lb club lets gooo!

[@anderskorsback4104]

I guess that's a reason why they added the option to use prestige to take over any unit anywhere on the map. Though you may not have that prestige in the first place if you're just sitting in camp. Better save up a transfer fund to keep for such emergencies.

[@slingshot7792]

@@anderskorsback4104 The game gives you A LOT of prestige right away. Know this by starting a 21 year old confederate officer not even from West Point and I have enough prestige to influence not one but several advances and I did my first one last night when I realized this. Then I used some to fill the staff roles, still have an abundant left over to influence advances. Pretty sure it’s a realism effect since a vast majority of the early war was nothing but light skirmishes and encamped but they give you this optional choice if you get bored. I had it at x50 for a month before I finally did it. I wonder how different it will be in 62-65 when the AI is done recruiting and policies researched are in full swing. Edit: I’m a Lt. Col in command of a very small 7th Virginia Calvary next to jeb as the only other cavalry commander. So it’s not like I have a prestigious rank/role, unit doesn’t even have 300 men.

[@darthvendar6841]

"Yeah, let's get over there. A'int nobody else going to do the job, somebody's gotta do it." -LT.COL Chris Mowery of the 1st Ohio June 23 1861 Spoken as he rushed his regiment from protecting the 2nd Artillery to plugging the left flank holding off an entire Confederate Division

[@lightwalker222]

"i couldn't bring myself to command a Michigan unit" literally minutes after getting his sorry butt saved by the 1st michigan two battles in a row

[@fmgmack]

🤣🤣🤣

[@asweettooth1288]

I could watch this all day. Great job. Gonna be a awesome series! Can't wait. "You see those Colors, I want you to take them!" Huzzah!! 🇺🇸

[@spiffygonzales5160]

Once I get some money saved up i fully plan to get this DLC. Whoever came up with the concept of straight up being an officer in the war deserves a raise. Absolute genius.

[@gorlack2231]

This Career mode really helps you understand the mindset of the early Union command staff not having a damned clue how to fight a battle. "Alright, I want the division to take that ground, but don't actually move in to hold it. Just sort of dither around while one or two units do all the fighting."

[@lh4021]

I'm just trying to figure out if the AI is bad or if its just accurate to the time

[@bluu7964]

@@lh4021 thats accurate of all times, but civil war was notorious for having "loafers" in hordes sitting near the rear during battles

[@Nitidus]

​@@lh4021The AI is really, really bad. You can see it in the orders displayed in tactical view. They make no sense.

[@wtice4632]

​@@bluu7964ive never heard of this. Where can i learn more about it?

[@Retroist2024]

​@@Nitidusrealism

[@honorablechairmanmeow8698]

Oh boy I’m glad to see this. Saw the stream yesterday and I couldn’t stop laughing when you suddenly remembered you had the uniform. Glad you wore it. Can’t wait to see more.

[@patttrick]

The battle of Leesburg was great fun. "All soldiers run off, it's if they come back that matters" The Iron Duke.

[@justindieterich1773]

Wonder if there will ever be a game like this but set in the Napoleonic Wars. Even just specific theatres like Spain would be awesome.

[@spiffygonzales5160]

Let's be real. This game put pretty much all the musket era total wars to shame. They'll make another. And these devs are one day gonna be THE musket era strategy devs.

[@ostrowulf]

How good is the Seven Years War version?

[@seanmac1793]

@ostrowulf much less polished from my understanding. I think that game was made by just one of the guys that was on this team

[@ostrowulf]

@@seanmac1793 Not fully pollished is fine if game play is good.

[@jamese.crofutt7120]

Love how you did it wearing the uniform. I bought the DLC yesterday and am also in the early stages of playing and learning. My trouble is I can't keep track of my Brigade and other units in it during battle. Wish they would make it easier to keep track of other units in your brigade. But overall I really like Grand Tactician!

[@maxs3810]

So excited for this series!

[@TheMountainMain]

Same

[@mikeb8094]

In my career game for whatever reason B.G. McDowell's first maneuver was to march the entire Army of Northeastern Virginia down almost to Lynchburg. So I decided to play Battle of New Orleans by Johnny Horton because I was convinced we were headed straight for New Orleans so it seemed fitting of the situation to march to such a tune.

[@stephankrach1012]

@VTH Don't forget that you can send your unit home to replenish. My unit went from 200 men to 1000 very quick.

[@svenrio8521]

So excited for this DLC, love that you're back for a new playthrough

[@DravianGrey]

So I bought this as well, got to command the 69th NY under Col. Sherman. Entire army moved and we did a battle at Harper's Ferry. 35+ thousand, against around 11k....the AI was sooo bad. My regiment broke just on the march to the combat area, then broke not because they were under fire, but because all the guys around them broke, despite having cover, and inflicting casualties lol. The AI is so bad, but I love the concept, and hope it REALLY gets better with patches. =) (Btw, you were the defining factor in me buying the dlc.)

[@Kalalification]

You may have taken more casualties but you were also fighting against much larger and better supported units, so I think you did well considering. Your major concern at the moment is on earning prestige to get that promotion, and take control over a bigger part of the battle. Once you do that I think you'll be well situated to start favoring your units with better gear and command staff.

[@JohnBrownDidNothingWrong]

“Leave it to Michigan to screw everything up.” That’s a true Ohioan right there.

[@KleinesStein]

And he refuses to lead a Michigan unit, truly the Ohioan of Ohioans

[@jamesdulany2176]

Wow. Career mode. This looks exciting. An ancestor of mine was in the 1st MD regiment, but resigned in November 1861, which leads me to believe that McClellan drove him off.

[@robertdigby4504]

So he was a coward and a deserter is what your saying

[@DeltaComp]

The new mode does look like it has great potential, yet I can see the AI make it frustrating.

[@a.m.5439]

YESSS! LET"S GOOOOOOO! Been waiting for this one. Much love from Fayettenam NC!

[@thijsg717]

I saw the thumbnail and went like 'Huh, that's a funny thumbnail'. Clicked on it and realized you just uploaded this video. Then saw the regalia. Hats off to you sir. That is funny as hell.

[@williambenton8929]

This is a great series. I'm ready for the next one already

[@reecedignan8365]

Talking of interesting things. In my second play through, I had Irwin McDowell challenge my character to a duel (note he was only a regimental character) after the first battle for rumours of “cowardness” but mostly his radical abolitionist ideas… he was killed in said duel. So yeah, my character was challenged to an illegal duel by the commander of the Union army and was also killed by my character… it was an interesting start to the campaign.

[@cs3473]

"The Buckeye Bias is strong with this one..."😄

[@wisconsindirtkarting7606]

Really cool series already. Can’t wait to see the rest. Can’t imagine going through this in real life just like one my ancestors did

[@deans5251]

I really like the playthrough, shows how you dont have that much control, when others are appointed over you. Keep up he series!

[@garyatwell2721]

Nice play through! Let us know your thoughts overall on the DLC when you get a chance.

[@GregMcNeish]

First time checking out your gaming channel, having subscribed for the history reactions a couple years ago. This was a lot of fun. I'm now subscribed here, too.

[@joematthews4952]

What a series this will be. I think this game was made specifically for you. Looking forward to the journey.

[@sovietsoul1917]

Hey man, a friendly tip. You can use a fall back order to let your men move back, forward facing and returning fire. That way you can move back before a rout, letting another unit take your place.

[@azhimdzulfadhlil5291]

Yooo bro is drippin fr

[@Pkkno07]

I am late to the party and just started watching but this is fun. Not being in complete control gives it a nice element of unpredictability. You adding some historical context is awesome.

[@vareckthehistoricaldemon196]

This looks both interesting and frustrating lol can't wait to give it a shot, i can't wait for them to add the western theater

[@ColonelCharisma]

I'm really looking forward to playing this when they actually make it work correctly.

[@RangerJahu]

You still need to be using the movement context orders through hovering the item more. the fallback at 19 minutes should be done with the withdraw order; they will pivot and back up while shooting.

[@chipcrispy]

I love your voice at the beginning! Please make a full version of that song with you singing

[@wolfranger5526]

Honestly it seems fitting that Mowery lost it after that battle and fought with his commander, i mean his men are constantly being told to push but without any support. Feels like there using his men as cannon fodder.

[@Emanon...]

I'm Danish-Palestinian. And yet I find every aspecy of American history so fascinating. Looking forward to watching every step of this series.

[@DevilsReject765]

Looks very impressive thanks for the post 😊😊

[@MikeyBAmazing]

Starting on "Very Hard"!! I admire your bravery! I love strategy/simulation games so, I should give this a try. 👍

[@jamesmccoy4793]

When your unit routes, you should be able to halt the withdrawal by forming square. I know it works in the main campaign. I let them drop back into cover, and hopefully close enough to a CO's HQ, hit the square and let them rest awhile. I'll have to see how it works in this game format.

[@imperialisticgaming]

This is great so far!

[@DavidRodriguez-zo1zk]

So fun seeing all the towns I live nearby in NoVa

[@kenw.1520]

The fact that you have a Union Army Uniform to go along with this, is pretty DAMN cool.

[@CrispyBakedPotato]

Love this!

[@sasha642]

Love it bettewr by far than the other yesterday

[@Arcimedes]

Mad props. Nice singing voice. Didn’t know you had it in you!

[@beardedphobos5211]

Love the new series keep up the great work my friend

[@EstellaBeard]

This is the coolest thing ever!

[@Dysfunctional_serenity]

First time on this channel long time viewer of the other channel. Love the costume!

[@nathanieldavis1671]

I love this. Now I have to get this game. Can I go to the TOP as a Marine? I am a Marine so I am obligated to try lol. I must also try the 17th Lu regiment and the New York 115th. My ancestors were in those units.

[@makato_yuki1523]

"What's that damn Mowery doing? Someone ride to him and tell him to fall back to our line." General Tyler probably

[@tylerlucas3752]

I absolutely love the uniform. I’d love to do something like Civil War reenacting if I ever got the chance. I’d be one of those Virginians who stayed loyal to the Union. I would have said “rare Virginians” (and please Chris correct me if I’m wrong) but I read somewhere that around 40% of officers from Virginia stayed loyal to the Union. Not exactly rare as one might think.

[@meleechad6695]

Wow you actually got a hat, that's amazing.

[@anderseriksen2282]

@Sir: greatings from "old Denmark" - love your reaction when your horse was shot, and all your money "vanish`d" with it 🤣- (still laughing). Keep em video`s coming Lt/Col - loving it - 1 like

[@theunfortunategeneral]

This may just be the reason for me to pick this game up.

[@tnarggrant9711]

This is perfect.

[@iustinprisacaru225]

Finally, a game that takes the role of a superior officer correctly! What a nice game

[@NordicTG]

Lets hope Grant doesnt command an Army at Later Stages, where Chris Ancestor is commanding a unit...oh there will be tensions allright.."were u not that fellow that stole my old command from me in 1861?" "ehh it wasnt me sir, it came from above ofcourse"

[@Dlw-bz3wj]

Hey just wanted to say I had a much better experience after a clean install manually deleting all the folders and reinstalling seemed to really help the AI be more intelligent and I didnt have any of that waiting around forever and armies killing themselves with attrition over and over.

[@marsveinsson2295]

Pro tip. You can actually see which weapons you get if you click on the army and look at each regiment.

[@malusignatius]

I admit I've been on the fence about this game (I'm not from the US so the American Civil War doesn't really grab me) but I've got to admit this DLC has my interest piqued.

[@nohandlenotme]

Hey Historical Gamer been a fan for more than a four score!😊 WOLVERINES!

[@mkgriff1492]

Scourge of War Gettysburg is still my favorite.

[@grandloser28]

Very cool, i would like to see the detailed battlestats of your unit...

[@rogernagel1041]

Could you have been a Colonel in the Iron Brigade? The Wisconsin and Michigan troops wee highly sought for at the beginning of the war.

[@scottyking6245]

I love this so much tbh

[@patttrick]

Today in Accrington I met the great grand daughter of the man who wrote "Quo Vardis" ." How come you ended up in Accrington" My dad was in the airforce his mate nicked a german plane and flew it to England. Polish chick 78 yrs old. she had photos and everything.

[@jomiles3605]

I like this style, where you take command of a smaller formation inside a larger force and play a more intimate game inside the greater war. Is there anything like this set in WW2?

[@carlosantoniolabate1644]

Never heard of this game before. Is it more arcade or more hardcore sim than Total War?

[@markhamon7462]

Regarding Lt. Col's weight gain in game "They couldn't hit a regimental commander at this distance." :)

[@historytoremember]

I would feel like you actions at leesburg fight the entire army with only the 1st MI helping should automatically make you a general in charge of the Brigade.😂

[@Brissebrajan]

Just downloaded it, and started a career, but did not get around to playing much before sleep. Sad though that they have not been able to get more performance optimazation done, still runs really bad. But performance aside, what a great game.

[@charlieblack20wolfpack]

Dude you really look the part of a Union Officer. 👍

[@joshawott331]

Chris looking clean!

[@karbofos023]

I just finished my first play through of W&L i got to the point of trying to promote to BG and for some reason i was unable to get it. or find a spot to take for it.

[@nathanieldavis1671]

16:00 into it. Ohio gets nervous around Michiganians. lol. States rights lol

[@Danny_Alchin]

This game looks sick. Good gameplay

[@josephscomics125]

Nice video. I never knew Kevin Spacey was into gaming.

[@ToHisGloryMusic]

If anyone’s monitoring these comments, I have a question. I just bought the game along with the Whiskey & Lemons expansion. Can I just start a new career in my very first play-through? I’m sure it’s allowable, I just mean would it be better to play a vanilla campaign start to get a feel for the game and then go back to the expansion and start a career? I like the idea that in a career mode I wouldn’t have to command the entire battlefield right from the beginning.

[@TheHistoryGuy]

I say do whatever you're most comfortable with. I can see the benefits to either, but it might be more manageable to do career mode first since the game definitely has a learning curve.

[@ToHisGloryMusic]

@@TheHistoryGuy thanks for responding directly to my question! I appreciate it. I’m watching and enjoying your union career mode play through.

[@rikbrown4864]

REALLY wish they did for the Napoleonic Wars what they did for this game. Its everything scourge of war waterloo should have been

[@raymondphillips1563]

um Dan Sickles chose to be out there by him self....

[@aranksentimentalist]

When I did this they left me in Washington and marched off to fight the battle.

[@michaeledmunds7056]

Dude, I love your history content, but I didn't know you had a gaming channel!😂

[@xpqzl2551]

dont know if you'll see this but great video

[@gungriffen]

I own this game, I wish it was multi-player.

[@Cryton12345]

the liberal part made me burst into laughter after Psychopathic

[@gagelemasters5226]

Yes

[@altiar15]

You earned a like just for your singing at the beginning lol.

[@thegam1ngbrit131]

Whats the options you chose for this? Tryna go for a similar run.

[@FullWinchester]

Very poor AI design in the battles having the whole army sit back while two regiments take on the rest of the Confederate army. Hopefully this is patched soon, very frustrating having that happen in every battle I played.

[@VinceRoop-sj8fp]

For the algorithm gods!!!

[@BodilyFunction]

Is there anyway to influence the weapons and stuff for your troops?

[@Rhett_Kierbow]

Well my friend I guess we shall see each other on the field of battle god bless the south, lol

[@TheLegendaryEevee]

Been following your Channel since the early Sabaton reactions become a huge history fan because of your Channel have a reaction request can you check out ghost division by Sabaton it's part one of Panzerkampf that you already reacted to talking about their initial rise to fame ghost division and panzerkampf are essentially Parts one and two

[@Sarrle]

I want to love that game. But the last time I played it, it was so full of bugs, that it killed my immersion. It's great that you can customize almost everything, but if basic things like eg wayfinding won't work, a game like this becomes a torture.

[@fullcody1]

this dlc alone makes me want to get the game. i refunded the base game awhileago wishing there was a mode just like this. similar to ultimate general civil war

[@KeganStucki]

We're gonna move up with our red pants here. Lol

[@daffyduck1974]

If ya gonna lose horses at that rate. Do they have mules you can buy for 5 bucks?