Table For 1 play of Alien: Fate Of The Nostromo - "Cat troubles!"

Welcome to Table For 1, our series where intrepid adventurer, Paula Deming takes us through the solo rules and game play Rodney didn't dare to cover! In this video, we're going to play Alien: Fate Of The Nostromo and learn the Ash variant! If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to post them in the KZbin comments below, ensuring you abide by our Code of Conduct: watchitplayed.....
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[@theexclusivecorner]

I received my copy of this game yesterday and have already played it twice! I've watched this video multiple times to learn the game which really helped. This game is so much fun and is my first boardgame to start off my collection now! Thank you for the great video, highly enetertaining and a pleasent watch!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you've been enjoying - welcome to the hobby!

[@flashburn2012]

That was so much fun Paula! Definitely do more of these. I was already interested in this game, but now I'll definitely pick it up, looks exciting!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@metalblizzard6024]

This convinced me to buy it. I wanted it for solo and this is the best solo play I've seen on youtube. Thanks.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@sergiofilho6669]

I'm not gonna lie: I came for the Alien theme and stayed for the cat "scream", but it was the realization at 17:04 which definitively earned my like! xD Awesome video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you had fun Sergio :)

[@chrisrodenburg7884]

Paula's compelling story could make a movie on it's own. The sense of dread and time ticking away is palpable. Really good job!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks so much Chris, really glad you enjoyed!

[@davidarmstrong9766]

The cat picture inside got me! That’s great

[@darrancoyle8394]

My brother just got this from Amazon yesterday. Can't wait to play it with him. Really like the vid, TF#1!🐈👾🔦🌌

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@stevegold8070]

Hi again. I took a second look at your playtrough and noticed that at 25:00min. you moved Ripley in to the Airlock, but then you turned the Concealed token, instead you should have turned the Objective card before you looked at the concealed token, if im not wrong! Anyway I did my first Solo game today, with Ripley and Parker, and I was so lucky with a lot of steps left on the "Crew Morale" Track! Will try again with more crew members and also with Ash.

[@WatchItPlayed]

You understand the rules correctly Steve.

[@PokeTheBunny]

I really enjoyed this. I also enjoyed seeing someone else make the same face I do when having to perform a potentially horrible task in a solo board game at 28:18

[@WatchItPlayed]

An expression gamers are all too familiar with!

[@cosmosrunner]

Just unwrapped this yesterday for Christmas 😊. Watching you play is far more fun than reading that instruction manual 😅

[@avavanpelt926]

After seeing you have a blast even alone in this game, I really want to get it! It looks interesting and fun.

[@albertoenriquez21]

It sure is! Don't hesitate to get one for yourself! My wife got me one thru Amazon and I love it!

[@richardthomas7275]

Loved the play through. I felt your fear during your game!!! Just got the game and love it. Your Jonsey is adorable 🥰

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed the adventure (and the episode's furry feline guest :) ).

[@TheChirpyExperience]

Only just discovered your channel (subscribed now) love your passion and enthusiasm, thank you for such great content. Very clear, easy to understand, informative and fun to watch.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very kind of you to say - welcome!

[@Agent_Pumpkin]

I'm really enjoying these Table For 1 play throughs. Please, please do more! :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks so much! More on the way :)

[@theboredagainboardgamechan3825]

I just got this game, Thankyou to you and Rodney for the videos, they’re really fun to watch.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice of you to say - have a great time playing!

[@zagarothdb8777]

Awesome! Thanks for the playthrough. I enjoyed it and I loved how Jonesy demolished the Xeno at the end.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for being here for this adventure. Jonsey was a real hero here :)

[@EscapeTheCloudsOfficial]

Just came across this game today at Target. No one but me in my household is an Alien fan, and I was excited when I saw it was a 1-player game. I'll definitely be picking it up after watching your video. Both your presentation of it and the game itself were a lot of fun!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very nice of you to share Mark - we hope you have a great time playing!

[@timryckmanii8282]

Seemed more complicated that it is based on directions so I'm glad I found this video. Watched the whole thing and now know I made the right call purchasing this game. Subbed.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you found the video helpful - have a great time playing (and welcome to the channel!)

[@Roblecop]

I just got this at Target today. I'm glad your vid and Rodney's rule video exist because the instructions weren't super clear upon my first read through. Your playthrough cleared up my questions about how to play lol Great video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice to know these were helpful Joshua, have a great time playing!

[@chuckl.6425]

Thank you for sharing this, Paula! I wasn't certain about purchasing this game, but after the fun that you had in your video with it, I have just ordered it! Thank You! :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad to know you had fun along with us!

[@MarcoSilva-jj6xo]

Just bought the game and read the instructions and it was a lot to take in. Thanks to this video, it gave me more understanding on how to play. Thank you.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad it was helpful Marco!

[@stevegold8070]

Thanks Paula for a very entertaining playtrough. Could almost feel your tension turning the conceal tokens. Liked your striped helpout as well. Looking forward to more of your "Table for one" videos. I was a bit suprised that you got so many "morale" steps left at the end of the game, even with Ash in the game. Nice work! Keep it up. I got this game yesterday, and now it is my turn to try my "luck" against the Alien. Wish me luck. Yikes!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you enjoyed the play through here Steve - good luck on your own adventures!

[@fantasticthriftyfox]

What a great episode Paula! Entertaining to watch and yes more of these videos please!

[@WatchItPlayed]

More on the way - glad you enjoyed it David!

[@EdmCaper]

This game was never on my radar... And now is :) thanks Paula. Great job as always

[@hornist34]

Another great video! I just happen to heading to Target tomorrow morning ... hmmm.

[@MarkusFlorence]

So glad you made it off the ship... Actually, the more glad you explained a full solo gameplay in such a clear and nice way!! But most over, I finally got the game which is rather rare to find (here in Italy)!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you were able to track down a copy - I hope you have a good time playing Markus!

[@ramonarjona4928]

I admire the commitment to the theme that lead you to build a costume for this.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Pretty great, right?

[@kurtainsalu933]

"Ash is a robot! Ash is a goddamn robot!" Can't wait to get my hand on this once it's available in Europe.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you don't have to wait too long Kurt!

[@robertk.8852]

Thank you for the play through. I have the game, but didn’t unbox it until after I watch this. Keep making more of these, they’re entertaining to watch.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed - we hope to keep making more!

[@reydecastro6651]

Nice job on your outfit, Paula! I am getting into board games again and you are very entertaining and informative. You are the kind of person I'd like to play board games with too! 😉 Thanks for this play through and I hope you do more videos like this as I get my family into board gaming.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad to hear that you're enjoying these videos Rey. I hope you and your family get lots of great gaming in together!

[@jasonbatchelor4604]

Annnnd Jonesy runs off with the Alien! Nice job!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed, Jason!

[@jonkirk2118]

A brilliant playthrough and very entertaining. Many thanks. I will be picking this game up for sure.

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed it Jon!

[@shylevari]

As an avid solo player myself, I appreciate these videos! A suggestion for next: change the setting behind you to match the game (moodier spookier lighting, for example) A house rule I always play by: in these types of games the game is trying to kill me, so I would have moved the Alien towards me, and not away (at 10:35). Paula, can you do the new Gargoyles game next???

[@PaulaDeming]

a fair point, though since the alien was equidistant from me no matter which direction I moved it, I feel like this was a reasonable choice that presented a fair amount of challenge either way. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@WatchItPlayed]

We keep upcoming game plans a secret until we have the schedule locked in place, but thanks for the interest.

[@Nemtom42]

@@PaulaDeming Actualy you miscalculated the distance on the red ladder, but in the light of later events it did not matter.

[@PaulaDeming]

@@Nemtom42 Darn math!

[@MattiusW]

This is such a fun and well thought out game! So glad I bought it Thanks for clearing up some of the rules!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice to hear you've been enjoying it!

[@falconashek8913]

Amazing play Paula! Great outfit, very accurate. Solo play is always in my wheelhouse, but my Kallax shelves are full.

[@WatchItPlayed]

That's what the top of kallax shelves are for ;)

[@falconashek8913]

@@WatchItPlayed No space there. That's for Funko Pops, small games, dice and Disney Infinity figures.

[@100vampires4]

Thanks for making this video. I was going back and forth between this and Horrified, and this settled the question for me. Alien arrives tomorrow!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@spallinoaj]

This video convinced me that this will be a fun game to add to my collection, not just for my family but for solo play as well. Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing Tony, so glad you found the video helpful!

[@dekrev]

Just picked up the game - played it solo and really enjoyed it! Gettin the family in on it now. I love Parker from the movie and I got to say - solo with Parker is dope. Thanks for the video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope the family enjoys it too!

[@RevenantBob]

Full Disclosure, I was going to bypass. But I'm a huge alien fan and got roped into to watching a bit. Your reaction and tone to the situation made this thoroughly enjoyable. I watched all the way to the end. You got a new subscriber! I also hit the bell. KZbin, nobody subscribes without hitting the bell!

[@PaulaDeming]

ha well thanks for giving it a shot! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You gotta hit the bell!

[@aspencutlip8693]

Awesome work! I more often than not play solo so very excited to see more!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice to hear - we've got a bunch out and more on the way!

[@GrimWillows]

Great video! It should be noted that you can play solo with any number of characters. Eagerly awaiting a European release of this.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yep, sure can!

[@philliprodgers9864]

Paula, If someone had told me “You will watch and enjoy a 31 minute video of someone playing a game that you do not have and have never played”, I would have said “You’re crazy!” But, lo and behold, your video was excellent! Informative and entertaining. I will definitely subscribe to the channel and take a look at the game. Keep up the good work! ☺️

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice of you to say Philip - thanks so much!

[@jamescartwright1150]

Great stuff Paula, really enjoying this new series keep up the good work 🙂

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you James!

[@pauls3585]

I am enjoying playing this game with my daughter. Thanks for sharing

[@ThymeKeeper]

Your face while thinking about what to do visualizes what we all think at those moments :D

[@PaulaDeming]

hehe I have realized from editing these videos that I grab my ear while I'm thinking a lot. I had no idea.

[@dahger7]

Great little game. Thank you for making it even more enjoyable to watch.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Duke - appreciate you playing along!

[@Dorvolod]

I was already sold on getting this game because, well...Alien. But your solo playthrough has definitely clinched it. What a great game and vid. Really feel the tension in those choices. I can't wait to get into this. Thanks for this and the fab content you folks consistently put out.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank YOU so much for the kind words of encouragement. Very glad you enjoyed :)

[@walidb123]

I’m late to the party but this really motivated me to play solo. Thank you!

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you get a chance to!

[@matthewwagner47]

Pretty cool solo mission. Have studied the alien movies. Nice to see younger people into a old genre. Your my favorite gamer girl.

[@carbilicon]

I liked this video, you are very clear. I want to learn how to play this game, so thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You’re very welcome - have a great time playing Noah!

[@hadlee73]

I think there was a miscount at 10:08. The Alien was only 8 spaces away if heading towards the red ladder, not nine, so shouldn't have moved towards the green ladder. Which means you probably would have had to move towards Suit Storage instead of the Docking Bay as the Alien would have been up the ladder and waiting in the docking bay already. Fun playthrough, though. Has convinced me to get the game if I can actually find a place selling it that doesn't cost as much to post as the game itself :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Good eyes and good catch!

[@PaulaDeming]

Whooops!

[@bradyvelvet9432]

23:10 after using the incubator you don’t draw an encounter card 😊❤

[@AndyFirebladeMuza]

Just got this game as a gift from my boys. I had a quick solo game and liked it. This game is sitting alongside the legendary Leading Edge Aliens Board Game I have which, can also be played solo. If you haven't played it, I highly recommend it. Great vid by the way, very entertaining.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the kind words Andy!

[@paulvalentine4157]

this channel is absolutely amazing

[@WatchItPlayed]

We appreciate you being a part of it!

[@skydemolisher]

This was great :D I've just seen the game on sale and wondered how it was, and this video totally sells it.

[@albertthe3905]

Just got mine, cant wait to play it :) thanks for the playthrough!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have fun playing Albert!

[@danielschaublin]

I noticed a mistake that Paula made through the episode. After she got the flashlight, when she encountered Ash, she didn't have to lose that 1 miracle each time because the first miracle that would be lose each time can be igored while you have the flashlight, unless the rules say that you're suppose to lost 2 or more miracle when you meet Ash at any location. I can't tell if that was right, but nice gameplay video nonetheless, and I'm glad she won the game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yep, that was caught by a few others as well!

[@superbadisfunny]

This was intense. Great video. New subscriber here. I just got this game and I lost my first game playing 3 characters. When you was doing math for the next move, I felt that lol

[@WatchItPlayed]

Each space can feel pretty important once you're getting down to the end especially :)

[@raymyers700]

Ash was the one thumbs down. Seriously, who can thumb down Paula for real?

[@WatchItPlayed]

These are people who are upset the video is over already!

[@raymyers700]

@@WatchItPlayed AH! That can be the only reason! :D

[@VerenaFuchs]

Paula and Shepard did an excellent job of presenting 'Alien - Fate of the Nostromo'. When I start playing this game, I'll definitely make it a house rule that Jonesy will ALWAYS win in the end, no matter what. 🐈

[@stephensturges5711]

just subscribed. These videos maje it so much easier and faster to learn a new game

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for joining - glad to have you here!

[@daninanestean]

Great series! Definitely interested to see more!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Grey - we've got more in the works!

[@MrTroxel]

I'm later to this episode of Table for One than I usually am, but it was once again a blast to watch!

[@WatchItPlayed]

We're excited to have you, whenever you get here :)

[@solidsnake5102]

Very usefull video, in the instant 12:26 use the Flash lamp doesn't consume an action ?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Nope, no action required - you'll find our full rules video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4Kbi4qNosygbqc

[@robeva376]

Great play through, I need this game in my life. Keep them coming.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Rob!

[@kingthunderstar]

Imagine if the original Alien cast actually played this game. That’d be awesome to see.

[@mirandaperry5245]

Now I need to see this. lol

[@garyk5277]

Looks fun! Seems like a quick setup and not-too-huge table presence too which is nice.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out with us!

[@kerryviens7049]

Paula is fun to watch. She has a spunky personality. Thanks for the video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed - more Table For 1 coming soon!

[@brycelomonaco9113]

Looks like a potential purchase. Thanks for putting it on my radar.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Appreciate you joining us for the adventure!

[@evantozer]

Great playthrough! When I need to move something and it has multiple paths I like to roll a die for a bit of randomness. The Alien doesn’t know our intentions :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Cool variant!

[@tycho160]

This was awesome to watch, thanks! Convinced me to get the game!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Have a great time playing!

[@elliot9728]

Really enjoying these solo plays! Definitely looking at picking this up when it releases in the UK

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you don't have to wait too long!

[@MadRushe]

Very cool as a solo game - could feel the tension in the decision making - great video

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for joining us for this!

[@etd5220]

I'm in love, with this game, your cat, and your vid! very nice.

[@traversal6881]

Very fun watch, have to pick this up next sales. Love your solo videos, so fun how you get into the role and are cheerful and animated but not over the top like a lot of content creators seem to do to make hype. Just good, enthusiastic fun and a great watch. Any chance of one for Nemesis?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you enjoyed! We only do Table For 1 episodes for games we already have a tutorial for, so no plans for Nemesis currently!

[@a-blivvy-yus]

Good gameplay! Well done surviving alone against terrifying monster that's out to destroy everything that moves. And I guess the alien and Ash were around too.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha! Well said :)

[@jollylumpy6295]

Fabulous video, the game looks like a lot of suspense.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed it Jolly!

[@chriscreativecontent]

Stumbled upon this channel by chance. Very entertaining :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Welcome - hope you enjoy :)

[@chriscreativecontent]

@@WatchItPlayed I did. Will watch out for your other content :)

[@PaulaDeming]

ooh welcome!

[@snakestaffmagic4499]

This was great. Will have to get this ^^ Great vid x

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@snakestaffmagic4499]

@@WatchItPlayed Ofc ^^ Ravensberger do some great games! Like Jaws. I bought Horrified today, and your video has made me buy Alien. They also did Disney villainous which is great. I hope they release an Aliens one. Hopefully one player can play as the alien 😎

[@amusement420]

Pick up scrap. the ship is falling apart lol I re-watched this. there’s a couple mistakes (the rule book isn’t the best though) Ash only picks up scrap when he enters a room, therefore he doesn’t take scrap from the med bay, in a similar fashion to a crew member not having to reveal a conceal token if they’re already in the room and leave the room You don’t draw an encounter card after you use the incinerator! This isn't a mistake just decision making: 17:45 Ripley could have fled into the airlock with the incinerator to complete that objective, and on your next turn pick-up the scrap and craft the motion detector… 22:10 however you were able to craft the motion detector in the workshop with the coolant canister, which if more interesting, so as it stands you could’ve moved into the ALIEN, lose 2 morale - 1 flashlight = 1 morale, then flee 3 spaces into the airlock with the incinerator to complete that objective, then draw an encounter card (since you moved into his space not the other way around - BGG FAQ) 24:40 could've used the motion tracker 2 spaces away to reveal the conceal token (gain an action if the alien moves there), however you played it almost correctly, you move into the room, then complete the objective, then reveal the conceal token (same result incorrect order) It is easier to win with one crew member but fun to see the self destruct tracker

[@lsrsera]

Hi Paula, it's always a treat when these pop up in my feed. I'm not totally sure, but I don't think you should have done an encounter phase the second (third?) time you used the incinerator on the alien. I want to hug the kitty and kiss its head

[@PaulaDeming]

oh gosh! You're so right! ...oops

[@WatchItPlayed]

Paula likes an extra challenge (good catch Dennis :) ).

[@lsrsera]

@@WatchItPlayed Some people are always trying to ice skate uphill

[@spaztekwarrior]

Gotta get this one. :) looks fun!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[@rickschwab3963]

The minis would look great painted 😉

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yeah, these ones would be pretty cool to paint!

[@philsan69]

Thank you, I enjoyed the game and I've learned how it works.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Great to hear!

[@Dizzula]

That was excellent. Thank you Paula!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@thepardoner2059]

Those "concealed tokens" are comedically shy of Alien encounters.

[@anthonyrivera3616]

"This Is Ripley, Last Survivor Of The Nostromo...Signing Off."

[@kell_checks_in]

8:04 There is a lot, a lot, of discussion about whether or not crew members can run fewer than three spaces if they choose to. The designer himself was rather cryptic on the subject, so it seems to be whatever the player prefers.

[@WatchItPlayed]

You may find referring to our tutorial video helpful - when fleeing they must move exactly 3 spaces: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4Kbi4qNosygbqcfeature=shared&t=346

[@jenius00]

23:14 shouldn't the incinerator have cancelled the next encounter?

[@PaulaDeming]

Yes, I totally missed this! Oops!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Paula likes an extra challenge!

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

This looks great for a solo game! Gonna order it now... they have *YOU* to thank for this purchase lol.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a great time playing!

[@jamesmurray2690]

Great video. One question - when you encountered the Alien for the first time at 11:30 by flipping the Concealed Token, could you not have moved straight to the Workshop? I think I am right that It was 3 spaces away by going down the ladder to Maintenance for 1 space and then 2 spaces to the Workshop. Granted you would have had to encounter the Concealed Token in Maintenance but it could have been empty, which it was when you flipped it at 16:03. I can’t see a rule that says you can’t use ladders when fleeing, and you could have been 3 spaces away and completed one objective.

[@WatchItPlayed]

You can use ladders when fleeing. We promise to show you how to play, but we can't promise to always make all the best moves :)

[@jamesmurray2690]

@@WatchItPlayed 🤣🤣🤣

[@22gjreyes]

Definitely thematic. Great playthrough

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Joshua!

[@enigmareach1129]

This game seemed complicated at first but this tutorial simplified things.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Very glad you found it helpful!

[@andrewhannagan2019]

You totally sold us on this great job

[@WatchItPlayed]

Really glad you had fun along with Paula!

[@henriwhitehead]

Super fun video! Very exciting.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Henri!

[@MrMalchore]

I'm curious why you didn't use your Flashlight to avoid losing 1 morale each time you encountered Ash. Are there special rules on what you can and cannot avoid when encountering Ash?

[@WatchItPlayed]

That was just an oversight.

[@travisr9839]

“Oh Dallas, you’re dead, you’re all dead”. 😅

[@dreadknot69]

Can't wait till I'm able to get this in Canada

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hopefully soon!

[@johnthorndike7167]

Great game, thanks for the suspense

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you enjoyed the play through John!

[@junebug1138]

Just a quick addendum, the moral marker spot is 16 but the instructions say 15. Just some errata that needs to be cleared up. I would use the starting point on the board for advantage.

[@WatchItPlayed]

As I recall, I got this cleared up for the sake of our tutorial video (whatever that says, is correct).