Revisiting a Classic - FURY OF DRACULA!

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

One thing I strangely forgot to mention was the author of Fury of Dracula - Stephen Hand. He originally wanted to create 2 Dracula games - one based on the book, and one based on the historical figure of Vlad the Impaler. Modifications to the 2nd edition were done by Kevin Wilson, and to the 3rd edition by Frank Brooks.

[@fluorescentartichoke8361]

Yes, please revisit more of these classics. We are saturated with the latest and not always greatest from so many other channels. Nice to see the great old one’s getting a dust off and a nostalgic viewing. Thanks for your time on this.

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

Thanks, I will be doing more - even though, unfortunately, such videos don't get the same viewing numbers!

[@SteveHill3D]

I'm pretty sure that he Wizz Kids version is identical except it came with pre-painted minis.

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

Yes - and some updates to the rulebook, and I believe some extra clarifying info on some cards.

[@raygun6271]

Great video! I like the idea of you revisiting older games and very much enjoy playing our 3rd edition. Had no idea that older first edition existed!

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

Check out my older video on 1980s Games Workshop games, you might be surprised by some of them!

[@picton101]

I owned and played 3rd edition 8 years ago, and whilst I briefly enjoyed it in the end, I sold it. Shelf space was an issue, something I doubt you have to worry about 😆, and it just wasn't getting played. Also, I discovered Scotland Yard, and that proved more successful than Fury just because it could be taught and played in about a quarter of the time. I'm loving the 'revisit' though and seeing the components reminded me how beautiful it looks. I've just had a sneaky look on eBay, you swine! Keep them coming! 👍

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

Heh heh. It does look lovely doesn't it? My problem is that it's really difficult for me these days to get 4 or 5 people together to play.

[@picton101]

An AI Dracula would be a welcome addition, whether via an app or an AI deck. Of course, real players are always the preferred option. Also, why in 'insert deitys name here' do you own a copy of Witch of Salem? 😉

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

@@picton101 I really like the art, but I must admit I haven't played it much; the few times I hav,e it was a bit meh. Why?

[@picton101]

It's just a terrible game (subjective, I know). Why have a cooperative game that has a player being unable to relay a very important piece of information? Especially one that doesn't have a traitor mechanic. It did look good though from what I remember, if a bit confused. It was almost as if the game was designed for children but the artist didn't get the memo and so made some of the monsters truly terrifying. Anyway. Enough said 😆

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

@@picton101 It's been a long, long time since I played it, but I vaguely remember it had some issues.

[@felipealvarez1982]

One of my top 10 games, for sure. I have 3rd edition, but I have printed the rules for the 4th edition. 4th Ed cleans up some rare edge cases, but otherwise is the same game (and the miniatures are painted).

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

Nice, glad I don't have to make a FOURTH rules summary!

[@mylor1066]

The beard did suit you! But the clean look is 👌🏼 Oh, awesome video! Great history breakdown.

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

Cheers mate, glad you approve!

[@albertolopes829]

Excellent video! I love this game, it is a shame it does not the table more. I enjoyed each bit of the comparison with older editions (I have the fourth one, I think).

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

I really have to get some people together and play again ...

[@SouthernWolf]

I've never seen the first edition of Fury of Dracula, that's cool. Very interesting!! I have a hidden movement game called Specter Ops, it's pretty fun - playing against a friend who's an actual police officer and directing the others makes being the bad guy very tense!!!

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

I've seen Specter Ops by Plaid Hat Games, but there are only so many hidden movement games I need, you know?

[@allthingsnerd.4484]

Hey! Great video as always! Just wanted to point out a couple of things; (1) the digital version is also available on iOS so you can play it on iPhone or iPad. It’s a really good adaptation and I recommend it! (2) While hidden movement games were very rare back in 1987, I was playing Scotland Yard some years before.

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

It's on iOS? Fantastic! I'll check that out, thankyou for telling me. And you're right of course - I hadn't heard of Scotland Yard (1983) in Australia back in the day, so I'd forgotten about it, though I now assume it inspired FoD.

[@VJMorph]

@@EsotericOrderGamersI managed to pick up a vintage copy of Scotland Yard from the 80s a couple of years ago, fantastic game!

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

@@VJMorph I must hunt down a copy ...

[@allthingsnerd.4484]

@@EsotericOrderGamerswhen I bought FOD back in the 80’s, the guy at the comic and game store that recommended it to me called it “Scotland Yard with combat”, which sold me on FOD right away.😆

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

@@allthingsnerd.4484 No doubt I'm going to get this game one day and realise FoD, one of my fav games, ripped off most of its mechanics from it! 🤣

[@nerdstuffandreviews7578]

I’ve only ever played 2nd edition and still have copy (along with your excellent reference sheets). The game is great but we always struggle a bit with the combat. Sadly I missed out on the two newer versions when they were actually available. I’d love to see more of these kind of videos.

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

Isn't the Wizkids edition still available?

[@nerdstuffandreviews7578]

Not that I’ve seen anywhere lately.

[@burobufisshu8611]

i was so happy for the first few seconds when i saw the beard was still here 😞

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

It's keeping a few fans strangely interested in my personal appearance happy or having my girlfriend still want to kiss me - what would you choose? 🤣

[@gasa5251]

love the early versions, I recently put together an early edition of DungeonQuest - with the lead/pewter minis for the heroes .... such a blast, and hilarious to see how each hero inevitably dies hahaha . Fury of Dracula is an absolute classic... thank you and what a great series this will be

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

Hope you saw my old video about all the early GW games: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5Pbp6eFic-jnbc

[@gasa5251]

@@EsotericOrderGamers I didnt actually, just gone and had a watch. I had battlecars and we played the heck out of it! of course a few house rules and even a house ruled battle truck... brilliant game, so much fun

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

One of my all-time favs that one, check out my upscaled battle report!

[@shaneflickinger]

I have the 2nd ed of the game and my friends and I played that game non-stop for almost a year after I picked it up. The hidden movement and deduction had us hooked. I knew it was an old GW game, but never having a copy of the first edition, I didn't realize how the gameplay changed so much as the Dracula player. I definitely found that it was better to play the long game as Dracula in the 2nd ed as an overall strategy. Thanks Peter.

[@EsotericOrderGamers]

If you loved 2nd edition, I highly recommend getting 3rd/4th - I think it’s an improved game!