Nights Watch Starter Set Unboxing for A Song of Ice and Fire Miniatures Game

[@OntheTableGaming]

I still can't believe the value of this starter set. Considering I can play right out of the box. What have been your impressions of the set?

[@Gusbus1138]

"Who can forget Ghost?" the HBO show writers that's who.

[@OntheTableGaming]

Lol, too soon! 🤣

[@saltyodinson9227]

Got this on December 23rd, fully painted on December 26th. Loved this set! Brand new to the game so having everything I need plus a full army in one set was perfect! Wish more companies did that!

[@OntheTableGaming]

Share some pics with the Facebook page!

[@saltyodinson9227]

Will do!

[@DavidSmith-te9gg]

I wasn't bothered about getting this army until I saw the mini's, they are so awesome I had to get them.

[@paulgibbons2320]

The product quality. Overall completeness and price point of these starter sets is absolutely fabulous. Even down to the custom dice an even down to supplying a D3. Cards missions. Scenery. You literally are good to go out of the box. You compare this to the GW starters we grew up with. The difference is huge. The game has a rich tactical element. It's neat an tidy. No digging for tables. Rules are simple but deep enough to give all the units a unique character. The art is fabulous. It is tidy an shows real love for the source material. If you have not bought into this game. What the hell is stopping you ? Best rank and file wargame I've ever played.

[@kaiwang7484]

I really like the dice detail

[@maxcave1247]

I like how he actually replies to the comments! Very different to most channels.

[@dariostabletopminatures]

Love the Nights Watch!

[@Anjohl]

Gorgeous models

[@Nick_Whiskey]

I bet those minis would look good even if washed in black ink and nothing else, similar to the Unmatched board game minis.

[@SuperCosmicSpaceMagnet]

Those are fantastic minis, I would love to be able to use them in other tabletop games like Mordheim. How practical do you think it is to remove them from their bases without destroying their feet in the process? Would love to be able to rebase them to a slightly smaller size.

[@OntheTableGaming]

With an hobby knife they pop right off the bases. There are just little pegs at the feet. For cavalry should theoretically be he same, but I haven’t tried it yet.

[@SuperCosmicSpaceMagnet]

@@OntheTableGaming That's brilliant, thanks so much for getting back to me!

[@DWilson66]

Hoping for a Stannis set.

[@OntheTableGaming]

That would be great! I wonder what their defining play style will be

[@john-paulmacdonagh1014]

Glass canon I reckon. Youngest house with ‘Ours is the Fury’ motto lends itself to some impetuous behaviour. Counter characteristically may be great weapon (warhammer) cavalry who are good against high armour targets and/or sustained combat

[@joken-actual]

Just checking. If I buy this set do I get all the cards I need or are there cards in the Stark & Lannister starter set that I will also need?

[@OntheTableGaming]

If you buy this set you get all the cards and dice you need to play. However, it is important to know this is a single army set. You have ONE army, (Nights Watch) and all the tokens, scenery, cards, and items that come in the base game. This is not a two player set.

[@emmanuelzarate111]

@@OntheTableGaming so then I need two armies to play the game ? Then I need to buy another army set

[@OntheTableGaming]

@@emmanuelzarate111 Right, you either by the two-player Starks vs Lannister army set, or you buy one a single army set and play against someone who has another army (or if you want to host people to play the game, you could get two single army starters)

[@miguelnorthway]

Is it still fun to paint considering how all of them are wearing black uniforms?

[@OntheTableGaming]

Yes! There is still room to add flourishes and details in o’clock other than black on their clothes. I actually am enjoying them a lot!

[@miguelnorthway]

@@OntheTableGaming Thank you! I came across the game watching Guerrilla Miniature Gameplay and don't know where to start. The only thing I know is that I hate Lannisters and Bolton! :D

[@coffeetravels22]

So i can play this without other expansion? so it will be night watch vs night watch?

[@OntheTableGaming]

This is an army starter set and comes with enough materials for one faction (one side) to play, as opposed to the two-person Starks vs Lannister starter set. You could pick this up and walk into your local FLGs to play with other ASOIAF TMG players right out of the box. You'll have your own scenery, tactics cards, dice, non-combat units, combat units, movement rulers, etc.

[@ianmooers4977]

I haven't been able to find anything super conclusive, how to these fair up size wise against GW miniatures? want to use them for a d&d campaign along side some historical minis and LOTR GW minis.

[@sonicexpert986]

They're 28mm, about the same size as nolzur minis from DND, but better imo.

[@GoodSoup240]

Yeah they're perfect if you need a whole ton of human fighters

[@naturallyspeaking1442]

Do you know if the neutral units, i.e. Bolton Flayed Men, Neutral Heroes I etc. can be played with this starter set or only just the original starter set?

[@OntheTableGaming]

Yes, you can. Currently, the Free Folk, with their No Coin Beyond the wall rule, are the only faction that can not.

[@naturallyspeaking1442]

Thank you. I appreciate your videos. @@OntheTableGaming

[@emperorschampion8293]

I'm a little puzzled by this set. if it's a starter set then where is the other army? is it internal affairs or something like that? Also as much as i love the minis, it is a real shame how there are so many copies of single poses which imo doesn't work for characterful minis like these. It works really well for fully armoured uniformed rank and file soldiers but these nope.

[@OntheTableGaming]

The Faction Starter sets provide you with a full army that you can jump in and play with other ASOIAF tmg players with. If you want two factions, the two-player core starter set (Starks vs. Lannisters) is a great starting spot!

[@emperorschampion8293]

@@OntheTableGaming ah right cheers, i was confused because when i first heard about this set last year my LGStore were telling me it was gonna be a cheaper alternative to get started because that starks and lannisters set is not the cheapest 2 player set on the market. If i'm perfectly honest i really just want these for the minis, they are so beautiful and i love how they've taken elements from the books and tv show in the design process on some characters. So I may end up biting the bullet and buying the lot eventually.

[@drebodollaz3504]

Where else can you buy an entire army for that price

[@ldgarius]

I think you're confusing starter set with two player packs. But yeah, copying the same pose 8+8+8 times was pathetic, not buying this shit when Warlord games exists and for the same price you get 156 greek hoplites fully customizable.

[@insomniacbritgaming1632]

I enjoy the building of the miniatures... feel kinda let down :(

[@OntheTableGaming]

There is plenty of fun to be had with scenic basing!

[@insomniacbritgaming1632]

@@OntheTableGaming the models are also rinse and repeat single poses... atleast have 2/3 pose variations... even 10/15mm have more pose variety. Cheaply manufactured and sold for a premium price because of the name. And I thought GW were bad for that behaviour.

[@OntheTableGaming]

@@insomniacbritgaming1632 at 6:22 I share some of the things that appeal to me about these miniatures and the games focus on gameplay - there is no pressure to paint or assemble miniatures in this game (although it makes them look great!). That being said, it looks like you might more interested in the hobby aspect - if I were to suggest another game that had an easy entry point and good miniatures for the price I'd suggest taking a look at Star Wars Legion from FFG. Fortunately, we live in the golden age of wargaming so there is something out there for everyone!

[@insomniacbritgaming1632]

@@OntheTableGaming with my first name being what it is... I can't stand Star Wars ha loved it as a kid but the "use the force Luke" and "Luke I am your father" jokes get boring pretty fast. I wanted something in the fantasy setting that wasn't GW or Mantic... I'll hold out for Warlords of Erewhon by Warlord

[@Eniclac]

Love the this, but still hate CMONs annoying unit trays, it takes for ever to pack the game up, just like zombicide and other CMON games, the fact that the unit needs it's specific little slot takes forever.

[@Anjohl]

CMON needs to do a better job showing what's in in starter. This is an insane value.

[@OntheTableGaming]

What might that look like?

[@faustbaldhead1390]

It's a great set, but i really feel like nitpicking that it would have been much cooler if they made the political board night's watch themed. Just a reskin. But who cares really, crazy nice starter

[@OntheTableGaming]

If you want a nice tactics board there will be some special news regarding that in the next few weeks...😇

[@OntheTableGaming]

A little teaser of some of the things in the work... kzbin.info/www/bejne/apmUo3-qbLmlotU

[@ldgarius]

I was pondering buying this, until I saw they did 8 + 8 + 8 miniatures literally the same one copied. That's just pathetic on their part. The box is already really expensive, you say it can't be beat? Have a look at Warlord games... Geez, be unbiased even when you get free boxes, have some morals.

[@OntheTableGaming]

Leo, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. The ASOIAF miniatures range does repeat sculpts in units, with units typically in the 4 to 5 poses. A lot of these older Night's Watch sculpts are in the lower range as they don't feature bannermen. As for the price, If I recall correctly the core box was 70ish USD and, if you dumped all the provided attachments in your units, it'd be a full army. You could never purchase another unit and be all set. It often rare to be able to pick up a full army for a game that price range - which I think really makes this accessible. As for Warlord games, I agree that has some great miniatures as well and you can get a lot of bang for your buck there (almost too much, I'm still going through French linemen...) If you're thinking about ASOIAF, be sure to check out some of the newer sculpts and expansions. Things have come a long way and the game really plays well. Just to clarify, unless there's a disclaimer, this was a personal purchase. I'm just a small-time dude having fun and sharing things I'm enthusiastic about. I do appreciate your feedback! I'll be mindful of how things may age when considering my phrasing in the future.