Sleeping Gods - How To Play

[@roeljanssen_structuurmakers]

Again, a very clear video on how to play a (this) game. Every time I buy a new game, I first watch your gameplay video. After that I start reading the rulebook. In this case your video actually convinced me to buy the game. Keep up the good work Rodney, many thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a wonderful time playing Roel, thank you kindly for the support!

[@WatchItPlayed]

NOTE: I had to pull down the original upload, due to an edit error, so if you watched previously and don't mind playing it again, it would really help the health of the video, as KZbin examines views, comments, and interactions. Not looking for or encouraging fake views - only mean if you watched previously. This is just due to having to re-upload, as KZbin doesn't provide a way to retain the same links when correcting a mistake.

[@sandrabasel1545]

Thank you for uploading the new video even though it hurts you ratings. This seems to be a very strange policy that discourages creators from putting out the best content they can. I do not understand how you tube works but do I understand correctly that you would benefit in some small way if I leave a comment under every single video even if I have nothing useful to say except that I love your videos?

[@wyz1324]

I preordered a copy yesterday... I'm pretty sure im going to watch it a few times when I get the game :D

[@ryanb6074]

I thought maybe you reuploaded because everyone DID want to hear that voice ;)

[@NickGotch]

Well, it works out in this case because the rules here are pretty long and I planned a second (possibly 3rd) viewing anyway to get it down. Thanks Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@sandrabasel1545 Any comment is helpful Sandra, thank you. I don't want to encourage people to do it just for the sake of it, but it is what KZbin tracks. So if you do watch and enjoy a video and leave a comment, it's always appreciated!

[@henriwhitehead]

Great video! However, I spotted an error at 0:25. You said that no one wants to hear your pirate voice for the entire video. You are mistaken.

[@WatchItPlayed]

When I read "I spotted an error", I near jumped put of my skin. Whew.

[@henriwhitehead]

I debated whether that joke was “too soon”

[@erichenderson500]

Rod is hands down the Boss. Every time I get a new game, instead of trying to explain the rules to my game group, we just watch Rod's video. Perfection. Nobody does it better

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say Eric - very glad to be a virtual part of your game group :)

[@jennprescott2757]

Every time!!!

[@nickw8629]

Man is seriously the king of this hobby in my opinion. Absolute legend.

[@narsil0420]

did he just blind pull exactly 6 of each event deck?...Rodney's powers continue to grow...

[@adilmajid8785]

Lol I was about to comment the same thing. The most impressive part of the video lol

[@teehlfx5238]

And he flexed with the fan spread of the cards in case we had any doubt about how many were there 😂

[@philipszczypinski9620]

He has them a little separated from the main deck, so they're easy to pick up. Watch just before he pulls the cards from each deck, and you'll notice there is nothing blind about it. Rodney, like many a board gamer, seems to leave as little to luck as possible ;)

[@teehlfx5238]

Don’t ruin the magic! Rodney has board game super powers!

[@philipszczypinski9620]

@@teehlfx5238 Ever since Hogwarts snubbed me and declined my application, it has been my life's mission to poo poo all over magic :p

[@WatchItPlayed]

RULES TIP! One item that can be a little tricky to remember, is in what situations different crew can participate. Here's some guiding principles! 1) The only time players cannot use their crew abilities to help another player/crew member is when they directly affect weapons stats in an attack: BLOCK, +1 DAMAGE, or +1 ACCURACY. Otherwise, you can always use adventure cards or your abilities to help another player/crew member. 2) Equipped ability cards generally only affect the crew that has them equipped (unless the card says otherwise).

[@monkeyfeed908]

How do I gain xp? It just says in the rules "when you gain xp do BLANK." but when is that? When do i gain xp? do you always gain xp after combat? is it quest based and it will tell me on a quest card or something?

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@monkeyfeed908 It will instruct you when it happens.

[@gargk999]

@@monkeyfeed908 You get XP from the numbered sections in the story book. Took us ages to pick any up in our first campaign!

[@monkeyfeed908]

​@@gargk999 i figured it out kinda. it says we get 1 xp but is it 1 xp total or 1 xp per person or is it even 1 xp per character? rules around XP are weirdly missing from the rule book it seems. It literally says "gain 1 xp" so do we just gain 1 xp total and we have to fight over who gets to spend it? With coins it makes sense you only get one total bcuz the items u buy with coins go into a communal area. but with XP it doesnt go into a communal area, it goes to one character and nothing else. We are working together but it makes it weirdly competitive and very "hey, you got the last xp this ones mine." "no way man u bought the lamp and i didnt want it so the xp is mine." "guys thats unfair i only have 2 ppl!" just seems like if the rules were outlined somewhere then we could come to an agreement? idk plz halp

[@gargk999]

@@monkeyfeed908 It is 1xp total, not per character.

[@PrinceGastronome]

The additional humor is welcome and appreciated.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoy those little moments :)

[@zachkahler1001]

The band aid delivery was impeccable. lol

[@Ek0p]

How strong is Rodney to just be able to toss around that heavy game box one handed. Amazing grip strength 🤯 😁

[@pearldsouza7945]

I think he tosses just the cover.

[@Choose2Connect]

Minute 2 I was READY, but by minute 4 I was scared by how big this game became 😳

[@philomorph7]

It feels that way, but once you've played through the intro walkthrough and watched this video you'll be all set. It's not particularly complicated, it's just big because there's lots to explore.

[@andrewrogers6744]

I just got through the 1st event deck, not sure how many hours it took, but I only have explored the first 2 pages. The game is huge!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you didn't stay scared!

[@jgregveneklasen2657]

Every journey begins with the first step, then the second, third, …. 😊

[@maximem.ste-marie3578]

Normal or Brutal difficulties : that escalated quickly!

[@Arvias]

We literally stopped reading rulebooks and just watch your videos right before we play

[@WatchItPlayed]

So happy to know these have been helpful - happy gaming!

[@charlesearle2055]

This is the way. Watch it Played for theory. Rahdo for practical. Rule books for in-game reference.

[@FrankMinogue]

Definitely a great looking game! I like the concept and the mechanics. Reminds me a little bit of Forgotten Waters. Great video, as usual.

[@sewaprolo]

Sometimes, I just watch these videos solely for the box-flipping skills. Mesmerizing!

[@NotesFromTheOwlBox]

Ain't no way that box is full. This thing is HEAVY.

[@pearldsouza7945]

I think he jsut tosses the cover.

[@-piszka990]

oh no I was hoping you deleted because you decided to record the whole thing again with that voice :(

[@WatchItPlayed]

Curses!

[@nickhuston7934]

I did find a slight error :( At 7:25, you refer to the Galley as the Gallery. Otherwise, another great video! And I’m not jealous that you got yours early anymore because mine arrived today :D

[@benleague3115]

This is a FANTASTIC guide! I had done D&D for years, but my wife had never played a game like this. She watched this video several times and she was the one who wanted to buy this game! You got my wife into RPG's!!!! Thank you, Rodney, thank you!!!!! You rock!!!!!!!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad the video helped with that, and kudos to your wife on digging in and finding the method that worked for her.

[@benleague3115]

@@WatchItPlayed We are having a fantastic time learning new games from your videos...thanks again!!!!

[@mirandav2803]

Above and Below and Near and Far are my two favourite games so I’m 100% positive I’ll love this game as well!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you enjoy it, if you get a chance to check it out!

[@mariasaha8303]

hi Miranda! How difficult is it to get into these games if you are not an experienced board gamer? These games are gorgeous, but seem like so many rules would be hard to follow and difficult to create a good flow of play. Would you recommend to new boardgamers who are not used to so many rules? Thanks in advance for your feedback!

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@mariasaha8303 I'm sure Miranda will get back to you soon, but if it helps, I have a little playlist here of games that might be good for new gamers, if you think that might help as well. Cheers!

[@mariasaha8303]

@@WatchItPlayed thank you! I will check them out, and thank you for the amazing work on these videos, they are fantastic!

[@ariusaneid1451]

@@mariasaha8303 I would say Above and Below is very easy to figure out and get into if you're interested in any of Ryan Laukat's games, as is Roam, and Islebound. Near and Far is great, but adds a campaign aspect if you want to experience the entire thing and is a little more complex in terms of things to remember.

[@dylanmaltby3813]

Just played the quick-start scenario last night and we struggled with a few of the rules. I'm so excited to see you have a video up this morning that we can review before our next session!

[@WatchItPlayed]

My hope is that the video can help smooth out a few areas for players - have fun adventuring :)

[@philomorph7]

As with most games, there are also be some small mistakes or unanswered questions in the rules. Be sure to visit the Boardgamegeek.com forums to ask or find answers to rules questions (including spoilers if you need).

[@DullDishwater]

Let’s do this for real, this time, Rodney. OH THE YEAR WAS 1778!

[@WatchItPlayed]

HOW I WISH I WAS IN SHERBROOKE NOW!

[@DullDishwater]

@@WatchItPlayed A LETTER OF MARK CAME FROM... Nah, still not doing this whole thing, lol.

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@DullDishwater THANK YOU!

[@nighthunterz00z45]

I was so confused after having watched the video it was gone! Can’t wait to watch it again with my wife and girls! Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for coming back :)

[@teejleague3838]

We cannot say enough good about this game! This video helped us TREMENDOUSLY and for a long time we kept going back to certain chapters in the video for help. You did an amazing job. I am so happy the company asked you to review this one. It made it so much simpler to learn!!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

A lot of moving parts in this one!

[@Xhawk33]

Watched the original all the way thru, great work and dedication yet again to make sure we have the best info available when learning a new title. A+ as always 👍👍

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly Philip!

[@AndrewFantasia]

One of the more complex games I've seen lately! Thanks for helping clear up some of the rules in this video, Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

A pleasure to assist Andrew!

[@teejleague3838]

Thank you for introducing us to my first RPG-like gaming experience! We finished the campaign and absolutely loved it. I can see us playing through over & over in years to come to explore more lands! :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed the time you put into playing the game Teej - and thanks for the kind tip!

[@commandershepard9920]

I often watch your videos at least twice: Once to help me decide IF I want the game. Then a second time, after it comes in, as a precursor to reading the rulebook. Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome - have a great time playing!

[@Tabletop_Turtles]

Another great video thanks. This video actually makes the begin here intro scenario so much easier to follow as I felt the "quick start" did not give enough depth to various actions Thanks Rodney

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad this was helpful! I had similar difficulty with the quick start and hoped this might help.

[@ivan39navi]

Petition for a bonus video with the pirate voice!

[@ryanabbott4041]

Thanks for the great videos Rodney :) You're an excellent teacher!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say Ryan!

[@andrewrogers6744]

Rodney must be working out, flipping this heavy game like that! He should be close to being able to flip Gloomhaven like that.

[@kovray]

Perfect timing will gladly watch again and keep supporting everything you do! Thanks for being you.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you so much!

[@tvdavis]

MASSIVE BOX FLIP! That puppy is H-E-A-V-Y!

[@KuddlyKisses]

Can't wait to play this one! Was a little disheartened to find that the sleeves that came as an add-on don't fit (when on the cards) in the box as advertised, but other than that I've never been so stoked to play a board game!! Beautifully presented rules explanation, as always, Rodney. Thank you SO much ♥ ^_^

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a wonderful time playing!

[@tvdavis]

Whoo hoo! Just picked up my copy last night! So timely! 🥰👍🏾

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@Veaseify]

This is going to stand or fall on how compelling the story is for the players, I can imagine a lot of false starts getting these rules straight! This must be your longest Watch It Played rules video ever, Rodney :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Oh no, there have been several longer ones - but this one has a lot going to, to be sure.

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

So very excited for This game. Slightly disappointed Rodney didn’t keep up the accent in the beginning.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Next time :)

[@koriel-in-real-life]

Very clear and understandable summary of this game, thank you! Just got our copy in the mail and this has helped us to feel a little less overwhelmed jumping in.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time adventuring!

[@VikingKittens]

Excellent top notch content as always Rodney! So pleased are you covering this game. Site note: digging the shirt today with temps as cold as they are here (-28C). It looks warm and quite comfortable with a nice color palette. Good choice!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Nicole :) Yeah, pretty cold here too! Glad to share a little visual warmth at least!

[@NoPunIncluded]

I really like the subtle focus crossfade at 2:15.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Nice catch :)

[@MichaelB-jw5po]

Great job with this video. For such a big, heavy game I was able to follow along for the entire explanation with no problem.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad it was helpful Michael!

[@BarbaraHale-xn5ii]

I saw the link for the gaming piece trays. Do you have a recommended number and size? I notice some of the ones you used were divided while some were single. Thanks.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hi Barbara, I don't recall how many I would have used - sorry!

[@normandoaraujo08]

Can you help me . During a chalange ( skill test) can i use my command token in abilities of characters that are not in my control and also are out of the skill test ? Or shall the player who has the control of this character who needs to use their command token ? Second question : in combats sometimes to cover/hit a space with more than 1 heart needs to have this number in strength. However, sometimes the number two appairs as a symbol which represent the strong of the monster's attack ( not a heart symbol) . In this case , i need to have a hit igual or higher than this number? ( just like the hearts ) Third. : when completing the firts event cards deck i will need to remove my abilities from the character... do i need to remove the weapons as well ? Fourt: when i lose the battle ( every one dies ) shall i remove the effects to begins a new round or just the blood and fadigue ? Thanks a loot for your assitance.

[@WatchItPlayed]

1) The player who controls the character decides 2) No. 3) I'm not sure what you're referring to - maybe you can link to the section of the video you're talking about. 4) I don't remember the answer from memory, but I'm confident you'll find this addressed in the video.

[@normandoaraujo08]

​@@WatchItPlayedthanks a lot 😊

[@Phe0nix1986]

You are a wonderful speaker and that was an awesome explanation

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly!

[@MysteriousKammm]

Great overview! Im in a waiting list to borrow it from the library but given how massive it is, i might end up buying it after that.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope the previous users do a good job resorting it for you. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@derekreading6077]

Absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on this game!! Anyone know when we might be able to expect it at retail if we missed the Kickstarter?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you enjoy playing if you track down a copy!

[@TheMaxZakh]

it was pushed back several times, most recent update was this month

[@Lordborg909]

I wanted to hear the voice :/

[@jaysea5873]

Phenomenal video! Thanks for so clearly explaining the game mechanics!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you enjoyed - thanks for the kind words!

[@mih2]

Thank you, Rodney. You helped us get this great game to the table in record time & sorted out quite a few misunderstandings. Keep up the great work!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice to hear it was helpful Matt - happy adventuring!

[@coyotemoon722]

haha I love the suitable replacement idea in this.

[@danlucas5110]

I'd like to see Rodney flip that game box full... that sucker's heavy! lol

[@MyKonaRC]

Waiting for the *Sleeping Gods - What stores have stock* (Canadian Edition) video

[@GretSeat]

1:15 "Ship Action Figure" Rodney, It's a Meeple! do you even PLAY board games?! (lol)

[@WatchItPlayed]

I actually try to avoid gamer-speak in the videos, if I can help it :)

[@thelonelyyorkshirewargamer]

What a great tutorial. Thanks for this. Been trying to follow the rules but I’ve not found them particularly intuitive. This video is excellent

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice of you to say. Cheers to Yorkshire!

[@Leobluerodon]

I truly appreciate the clarity in your game overviews. Thank you very much.

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome James - glad you're enjoying!

[@teejleague3838]

Rodney, this game is getting a sequel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ben & I love this game SO MUCH. We would've never tried it without your video. You have introduced us to many great games. We are probably 3/4 of the way through the campaign.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I just saw! Very cool :)

[@richardhancock1505]

I’m confused over when a campaign actually ends… Is it up to the player ? Could they carry on even when they’ve been through the deck 3 times? Or Does going through the deck and finishing imply there the campaign is over and will need a re- set? Great video by the way! Thanks

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Richard, very glad you enjoyed the video. It's a bit tricky to explain how the campaign really ends, and that is revealed as you play.

[@jennprescott2757]

I just bought this game because it’s Red Raven and was finally in stock where I buy games from. I didn’t actually know anything about the game and wow is it ever complex for my husband and I. But we are very excited to play. I will watch this again to try to figure it out better before we play. This seems much more challenging than Near and Far, which is our only other campaign game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, this has quite a few moving parts, but I believe in you!

[@dennizlindmark5351]

Don’t know If I’m too late since the video was uploaded 10 months ago but here goes: If a crew member “dies” during combat but later comes back with 1 hp (either during or after combat) and the party wasn’t defeated, does said crew member keep or discard the fatigue tokens they might have had? I know that in normal mode, if you as a party are defeated, the fatigue tokens disappear across the crew, but if a single crew member dies and comes back, does their fatigue tokens get discarded?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Denniz, the video covers this in the section on adding damage, so be sure to check there.

[@KNic0lson]

I think if I get this I will just print edited ship boards so I have it for 1 player, 2 player and 4 player. I would also change the person meeple to be square like the damage points on the ship, so I know I can't go there if its fully damaged

[@WatchItPlayed]

Those are interesting suggestions. I wonder if they would help other players, too. Thanks for sharing these ideas! :) -Chaz

[@dustinfreund5196]

Well done as always Rodney! I love watching your videos after I've played the game for a bit to make sure I'm doing everything accurately.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad it helps Dustin - happy adventuring!

[@pearldsouza7945]

Agree. I do the same. Really helpful.

[@apollonia6656]

The Russia (?) subtitles obstruct the screen ! SORRY😢

[@WatchItPlayed]

Subtitles are only shown if you turn them on. You can turn them off.

[@adilmajid8785]

If an event card or story outcome instructs you to 'Lose X food' or 'Lose X coins', and you have less than x or even 0, can you willingly choose that outcome? Do you just lose whatever you can, with no further negative consequence? Thanks again as always!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You just lose whatever you can, and ignore the rest.

[@Berndr]

Hey after watching your video we decided to get this game and try it out ... everything seems to make sense until we came across a monster card that has the (I ) symbol on the heart icon ( looking more like the roman letter 1) what does that mean? because the heart symbols on monsters that represent monsters' health usually don't have any number on them unless it needs more than one damage to be placed to cover it ... what was even weirder is this monster had both versions... the heart with roman letter (I )as well as a heart with nothing on it ... thank you and grat video

[@WatchItPlayed]

I do my best to answer all rules questions on the games I cover, but I avoid individual card effects, as that's a level of detail beyond what I can manage across all the videos I do. I'd suggest checking the rules forum for the game on BoardGameGeek or the publishers website. I hope you can find your answer there - have fun playing!

[@seank2333]

2 questions: 29:40 When talking about reducing damage from an enemy counterattack you mentioned activating adventure cards or crew abilities. Can another player use a different crew ability to help block damage? In this case, could another player controlling Audrie spend 2 command to use her crew ability to block one of the damage Kannan is about to receive? Also, if a character defeats a monster by covering their last health, does the monster still get to counterattack before being discarded?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Sean, wanted to do a little double checking to make sure I had the right answers: 1) No, Audrie could not block damage Kannan is about to receive. 2) No, the monster would not counterattack if it is defeated.

[@dsquaredgames9286]

My favorite thing that has changed about these videos is that, over the years, more and more of Rodney's dry humor has entered into these videos. "Use a suitable replacement. Like maybe some Band-Aids. Or something else more suitable." Not very often I laugh out loud during a rules explanation!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you're enjoying those little surprise :)

[@heyfrankyboy]

At 28:00 there's an empty "Body" square from on the Scorpion Squid. What is the purpose of that? Is that an error or deliberately left empty in order to be able to place damage adjacently across this empty space?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Deliberately kept empty would be my guess.

[@Leatherneck-eh7yu]

Dude. I've been watching your videos for years and absolutely love them You not only make it easier to discover how to play these games but you have also gotten me to buy some games I may have overlooked but now truly enjoy. Keep em coming.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you so much for the kind words :)

[@ThePankreas99]

I love this whole string of games. Near and Far is a blast. Can't wait to get my hands on this one. And the artwork is sublime!

[@WatchItPlayed]

The worlds that get built for these games are so beautiful.

[@jennprescott2757]

It’s so much more complex than near and far. So beautiful though!!

[@jeremycrawford6798]

Hey Rodney! Thanks for the video. We started playing last night and got into some combat and had a question! The rulebook says after attacking and drawing a fate number you can use abilities that boost accuracy. So say the fate card was a 1 can I use Kasumi ability to flip another fate card? One player argued that the ability didn’t explicitly add any to accuracy, where another player argued that by increasing the fate number you are adding to accuracy. How does it actually work?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey there, I'm always happy to try to help with rules questions, but if the answer is provided in the video, than I have to direct you there. In this case, I show that exact example :)

[@ericbrooks1562]

Question about "splash damage". Does the damage marker have to go on a icon on opponent? An example, there's a empty box right next to a heart. Can I put splash damage on heart or do I have to go onto empty box, then heart?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You can go onto any space (as long as you follow all the normal rules for placing damage).

[@ape-in-a-tree9701]

so in combat. can a player place action cubes back to back or does it have to be another player or can you place one again

[@WatchItPlayed]

Double checked with the publisher just to be sure: Players can use combat action cubes on characters in any order. The same character can attack twice in a row.

[@ape-in-a-tree9701]

thank you so much!@@WatchItPlayed

[@christopherpolito5826]

Great video! I have to wonder how many takes the box flip took? It spun a bunch and landed right side up which has to be tricky. Also, does the campaign end when you've gone through the event deck 3 times or does the story book just then explain how to continue to make event decks?

[@WatchItPlayed]

It will direct you to read a paragraph (and I've actually not completed a full campaign yet, so I'm not exactly sure what it does, and I lent my copy to a friend, so I can't easily go check!)

[@nickp3177]

I need new glasses so getting through the rulebook was becoming a chore (and causing eyestrain), and I didn't want to wait for my glasses to show up. So, thanks Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope the glasses arrive soon, but very happy to have been able to help in the meantime!

[@xxSydneyFox]

Yeyy, I bought this a few weeks ago after waiting for it to go to retail for months as I missed on the Kickstarter and my favourite game-tutorial-guy (you!) Has posted this!!! Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome - glad you found a copy Sydney - have fun playing :)

[@mswp87]

*forgets to take pieces out of box before spinning it* lol man that would suck. Great videos hope i can use you for all my board game inquiries. Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you're enjoying the videos - here to help, if I can!

[@Br0kenM0nkey]

I'm always noticing different games in the shelves during your intros. Is your collection always growing or is there a finite amount of games you keep and forced to purge every so often?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I have a finite number of games I keep, but things moving around on my shelf can just be things moving around, it doesn't mean they are leaving the collection.

[@dylanmaltby3813]

If a player wants to discard one of their ability cards during a challenge in order to contribute +1 of the shown skill to the challenge, do they have to do so before the active player draws fate? Or can they wait to see if the fate drawn is sufficient, then discard their ability card only if necessary?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You discard after, once you know if it's needed or not.

[@mooregaminglounge5170]

When you gain XP, is it a single pool for all players to spend from or for each player or just for the player that is the active player? Thanks in advance, Jamey

[@WatchItPlayed]

XP is shared. When you perform a Port Action, the active player decides how to spend it, though players are encouraged to discuss together how to spend it.

[@WaxDrag]

Thanks for the video! I picked this up to play through with an old friend while I'm visiting. Can't wait to explore!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you both have a great time playing together!

[@hivemind2781]

So, what happens if 4 rooms are damaged? The same as with 5 rooms? Except I am have to return to the still usable room in the next turn?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Right, it limits the places you can assign to.

[@pedromata9437]

See it again, you deserve it. Greetings from Portugal, do you have an idea of the price range of this gamein retail? Thanks!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Good question, I'm not sure!

[@mtllcastmp]

Received my copy last Monday. Perfect timing!! Was there an error in the video posted yesterday? Anyways, keep up the great work!

[@WatchItPlayed]

It was an editing error, but not a rules error.

[@AdamHelman]

Just got this game yesterday and have started the intro scenario etc. Mostly so far so good, but one question I have is on event cards. When you draw an event card and resolve it - assuming it's not "ongoing" and is to be discarded, where does it go? A discard pile? Back in the box? In the "used quests" box, maybe (I know it's not a quest, but the implication is this event is now done and dusted as far as this campaign run goes, and so is now out of the game)? Couldn't find it in the rules or this video - everyone just says to discard it, but I'm a little unclear on what that actually means in a practical sense. Apologies if I'm over thinking it 🙂(wouldn't be the first time). TIA

[@WatchItPlayed]

It should mean you just discard it face up on the table. I don't have my copy handy to be able to check for you though - sorry!

[@AdamHelman]

Hey, thanks for the reply. TBH, now that I've been playing it for a few hours, I decided to just stick these Event cards in the Used Quests box (along with the used quests). Event cards are only ever used once (it seems, so far) in any one campaign, and having essentially a non-functional discard pile just takes up (especially for this game) valuable tabletop real estate🙂

[@maximelepoutre882]

Thank you so much for this video - it's incredibly helpful! I wanted to double check the rules for challenges: if I understood correctly, your video seems to suggest that you can use the *crew special abilities* only of crew who are participating in the challenge, BUT you can use the equipped abilities of any crew member (regardless of whether they're participating or not). Is that right? The rule book wasn't totally clear on this point: "you may now use crew abilities, adventure cards, and equipped ability cards to alter the outcomes of the fate draw by spending command to activate their abilities"

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Maxime, it's been awhile since I shot this, but I do know I included clarifications in the video that weren't called out in the rule book, and the publisher always checks our videos over before they go public, so I'm as confident as I can be about what I have in the video. Hope that helps!

[@maximelepoutre882]

@@WatchItPlayed That clears things up - thanks a lot :D

[@KNic0lson]

So glad you emptied the box before spinning it - this is a heavy box that could have broken wrists

[@WatchItPlayed]

Rodney always wears elbow pads and a helmet while spinning game boxes, which we edit out in post. #SafetyFirst -Chaz

[@davidstirling2824]

Thanks Rodney, helpful as always. When playing with 3 players is there a recommendation on which characters each player controls? I.e. one player will only have 2 characters, is it best to give them the most used characters?

[@WatchItPlayed]

There are no recommendations there as far as I know.

[@bootman199]

“First Strike” So I could find it in the books and it wasn’t covered in the video. How does first strike work?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I do by best to answer all rules questions on the games I cover, but I avoid individual card effects/keywords, as that's a level of detail beyond what I can manage across all the videos I do. If it helps, sometimes downloading the rules PDF and doing a word search can work. I did that and found it on Page 35.

[@JoostN86]

What a treat! I am expecting my copy in March, unfortunately :(

[@WatchItPlayed]

Here's to a speedy delivery!

[@teehlfx5238]

It’s March! Hope you got your copy!

[@JoostN86]

@@teehlfx5238 Haha nope guess not. No clue when I can expect it.

[@BagginsWulf]

Your timing couldn't be better! I just got my copy last night, and while we played through the Tutorial Scenario, it was a bit disjointed. Your work is appreciated, Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, my hope is that this video can help smooth out some rough edges!

[@pblindauer]

Santa delivered just in time, and you delivered, as always. Merry Christmas, Rodney & Co.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you kindly Patrick - have a great time adventuring!

[@jimmyhudson3379]

Thanks for the video! I’m ready to go.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@daasrik]

So if i have an exploration, like the very first one, there you just find something and can search through it, without any perception checks or so, is this still a challange and i have to assign one of the crew, needing to put down a fatigue? Because i got some coins but also some damage and poisen Or can i just choose afterwards who gets it what?

[@WatchItPlayed]

If you explore and gain a reward, but the story does not list any challenge (perception, strength, savvy, cunning, or craft), then you do not have to assign fatigue to a crew member. Assign the listed damage and status tokens to any crew member. You may split the damage between crew members, and the status can go to any crew member.

[@daasrik]

@@WatchItPlayed thank you :) that was quick

[@vascocarrinho4334]

Quick question Rodney, when we miss we can do 1 damage to the enemy, but how do I assign that damage? Does it count as a new source of damage and I can choose where to put it, or do I need to still place the damage on the enemy squares adjacently? Ty so much :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Vasco, I wish I could give you a hand with this, but I lent my copy of the game to a friend, so I can't easily look up the rule for you.

[@vascocarrinho4334]

@@WatchItPlayed it’s ok ty anyway hehe ;) have a nice day

[@bibleboardgames]

Thank you! This game has a lot of interesting parts. This time I focused on the battle mechanics, some nice ideas there.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@boardgameschill3495]

The video quality is really amazing. What camera are you using?

[@WatchItPlayed]

A7S3

[@israelochoa5725]

Getting the game Tomorrow after watching this video I will be ready to play it :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing Israel!

[@rockrock198]

Been waiting for this and its finally out and love your vids :D Edit : will you do a playthrough?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the interest! I talk a bit about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XXdaisfrqUbKM&t=342

[@twinkle04evr]

We really like Forgotten Water, not sure if this feels the same or not or will be more exciting ...

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you enjoy, if you get a chance to check it out!

If only it would arrive Europe. Still need to wait long

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope it arrives to you soon!

[@SleepyVoice]

Hello! How does quest cards work? Are they discarded after completed or kept?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Kim, when the storybook says “Lose quest x,” or “Complete quest x,” place the specified card in the used quest box. Once quests are in this box, you cannot retrieve them (unless you are resetting the game for a new campaign). Essentially, the game should tell you when to remove them.

[@Farstr1d3r]

I passed on this Kickstarter (i have too many games I need to get to the table already) and honestly haven’t even played any of Ryan Laukat’s other games yet....but, man....i love his art style. Eventually i will pick one of them up and see if I like how they play. What would you suggest as a good entry game from the Red Raven library?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, thanks for the interest. I tend to avoid giving personalized recommendations. What I like, someone else might not - but hopefully you see a few games on here that might be what you are looking for!

[@cageorgefamily]

@Jason - My first Ryan Laukat game in the series was Above and Below. That still seems like a good starting point to me.

[@Farstr1d3r]

@@cageorgefamily thanks!!