Tabletop Fortress [SFM]

[@Dominzki]

Really didn't expect this to become THE most watched video on my channel ever. Cheers and thank you! 🎉

[@FuromeNavi]

Just a tf2 table top set for 20 keys and 7 refined includes: - 9 mercenaries of both sides red & blu - 3 cards of movesets for each team class - 2 dices - 2 KotH maps (harvest and Sawmill) and 2 CTF maps (two fort and turbine) - point pieces for the maps - sand timer - instruction books included Extra (not included in the set) - mercenaries card packs - mannVmachines figures varying in size - maps - figure crate drops (5% chance for a subclass piece including demoknight and trolldier) - Halloween figures (merasmus exclusive piece) - saxton hale, yeti and grey Mann pieces

[@marxxplaysgames]

Don't forget the TF2 themed Army Painter paint sets

[@Stevetstevets]

Somebody needs to tell valve this

[@FuromeNavi]

@@marxxplaysgames an exclusive Australium paint set to paint the guns (included only within the Mann v machines set with a 1 in 10 chance)

[@FuromeNavi]

@@Stevetstevets it’ll be sold out within less than a day

[@unfunnyserbian]

Valve hire this man and make this already

[@zing_zoo]

Pyro being that one dude who likes to paint Warhammer figurines is something I'd never think and that's pretty cool.

[@MindOfGenius]

Of course, because Pyro can't smell any paint fumes. XD

[@Xbalanque84]

Clearly, you haven't seen ThatGreyCartoonPony's shorts, which repeatedly show the Pyro's artistic side.

[@e-wm9ec]

Thats why im pyro main!

[@themechbuilder6171]

i like this comment so much that i'm putting this comment right here as a second like

[@davisdf3064]

I think Pyro would love the Salamanders

[@Chlora_]

If the saxxies still were around, this would probably be a contender for the short categories. I love it a lot

[@Dominzki]

In a just world we wouldn't have been robbed of our annual Saxxy Awards ;_;

[@somedudefromapharmacy]

What happened to Saxxy awards?

[@MazzaAzi]

@@somedudefromapharmacy Valve went to go buy update milk at the MannCo store.

[@somedudefromapharmacy]

@@MazzaAzi Big sad

[@MetalHeadbanger7]

@@somedudefromapharmacy Nobody really knows, they just suddenly decided to quit doing them. The TF2 and SFM community tried making their own, but that too fell through.

[@benjaminoechsli1941]

The little pauses between switching from figurine to merc and the merc doing something really makes it feel like these are characters that exist only in the theater of the mind. Excellent animation.

[@apolloknight9521]

I now want a Tabletop session like this in real life…

[@flamingballz]

me too man

[@pawlo-qk8tg]

Same here

[@frenchspy9271]

I actually thought of a boardgame like this damn i need to make a rulebook

[@reiprosciutto6664]

Same

[@KhakiCap]

Me too, i'd play this thing

[@laughyboy5881]

Heavy's actually reacting pretty realisticly

[@Dominzki]

"Puny human "

[@TheRealMagicMan]

lol

[@DylanDrinksWater]

His back is pretty thick A backstabbing would probably not hurt him too much especially since he's a veteran of violence and pain Back stabs would still make most people gasp and freak out tho

[@CaptDestro]

@@DylanDrinksWater I wonder how Spy would play if back stabs gave a debuff to meatier classes vs instant kill. Like it deals 150 damage + marked for death for 10 seconds/stun. You would still be able to kill most classes with a stab/revolver shot honestly. I think Zombie Fortress does something similar.

[@arandomguyontheinternet7586]

​@@CaptDestroconsidering spies nigh nonexistent ability to 1v1 id say that taking away his ability to instakill 4 out of the 9 classes or any overhealed class would make him nearly useless

[@Berd]

this is epic literally

[@azura6845]

oh hey berd

[@Sock659]

Berd???

[@jcxwnrd259]

Da Berd is here

[@scarymeunster9095]

I always forget you like TF2.

[@JAIBADRIVISHAAL]

The Bird

[@lambdrey]

If somebody would start making this game irl, he would become so rich, he wouldn't need to work ever again in his life.

[@hexakon]

There are already a bunch of unique TF2 board games out there. Unfortunately none of the creators have become rich

[@lambdrey]

@@hexakon :(

[@themanwiththerubyshadow]

I am so tempted to try

[@someimperialfist1404]

I have.. And posted a few videos of it online. Its not that popular sadly. Even got all the characters in model form and built the buildings

[@MrStrikecentral]

I would buy 2 sets of this for the figs alone. Even if the gameplay is crap, I'd get it for the figs. VALVE, ARE YOU LISTENING?!?

[@Nutzoze]

Did not expect an action packed film but dang good job Dominzki!! I absolutely love it

[@Dominzki]

Ayyy thanks! Legit everytime I play Warhammer Killteam I sort of imagine the battles like they happen here

[@DanielaSegovia-fw5dl]

Do somebody say stout

[@DanielaSegovia-fw5dl]

I like scout but I'll kick you

[@DanielaSegovia-fw5dl]

🤣

[@enderdrake444]

As someone who enjoys tabletop games and TF2, I can confidently and gladly say that this is a certified masterpiece.

[@MrStrikecentral]

I would buy 2 sets of this for the figs alone. Even if the gameplay is crap, I'd get it for the figs.

[@ShockInazuma]

I want more of this. Something about it feels so unique to the standard TF2. Makes it feel like it’s an RPG.

[@khahinmetameta7826]

9 flavors

[@bgamer5124]

If only tabletop games were this cool... Great video!

[@Mr_Bunk]

Have you ever played one?

[@FrenchRarity]

They *are* this cool when you use some of that 🌈Imagination🌈.

[@squillamsquallace2468]

Look up "Bolt action by warlord games"

[@Le_Codex]

What if I told you, they can absolutely be

[@blobdestroyer1792]

Read the 40k lore. They are this cool.

[@zinney9316]

What ? An original creative sfm that isnt just a shitty meme recreation ? Keep it up we need more of these.

[@evanslegoanimation]

oh, there are plenty if ya look for em

[@kadavercade3597]

I want this IRL NOW! If other colors would be introduced(also additional players), it'll be much more chaotic.

[@MrStrikecentral]

I would buy 2 sets of this for the figs alone. Even if the gameplay is crap, I'd get it for the figs.

[@DrClay999]

amazing concept, I loved every second of it. The little pauses of the in-game characters before cutting back to the reality of the board game arena was a great touch, they basically had to wait for the players to decide the next course of action before proceeding. On top of that, wonderful animation and facial expressions throughout, even know there is no dialog, you fully grasp what the characters thoughts are in those moments. 10/10

[@GameIdiots69]

Tf2 dnd? That would actually be pretty cool

[@John-jc5hw]

It would be so cool! *Scout: Monk/rogue *Heavy: barbarian *Engineer: Artificer *Medic: cleric or warlock (deal with devil, cannon.) * sniper: ranger *spy: assassin/inquisitor rogue * pyro: any spellcaster, wizard/sorc (not warlock he dont make a deal with nobody in the comic IIRC) * soldier can be fighter as they both considered a "generic/vanilla/all around" class in their respective game. OR PALADIN (banner = paladin aura, also have paldadin helmet cosmetic in game, and of course he gotta be oath of patriotism/crown(?) AMERICA.) Demo idk honestly.

[@Mr_Bunk]

It’s more like 40k than D&D, a wargame as opposed to a roleplaying game.

[@Dominzki]

@@Mr_Bunk Fun fact: I did get inspired from playing Killteam to make this video

[@robloxplays4322]

@@John-jc5hwdemo is probably fighter because sword and sheild.

[@return4887]

@@Dominzki i kinda want tf2 40k now

[@UmaUmayay-r9c]

Words cannot express how much I love this! It's so wonderfully made and creative! The twist at the end was so good! Bravo!

[@delfinodolphinsquad910]

This reminds me so much of the chess game SFM vid, not nearly as chaotic but goddamn this was certainly well made, great job on this man

[@tf2heritageposts]

i love every part of this video, especially the actual stats on the cards, but my ultimate favorite part is that spy tbagging at the end

[@unicornman147]

That was incredible! It's a creative concept and it's executed so well. Doesn't even need dialogue.

[@aurafighter4nathan583]

That pyro at the end did some good work with the game pieces 👍

[@kamekmagickoopa6532]

super underrated, would kill to have an actual board game like this

[@MrStrikecentral]

I would buy 2 sets of this for the figs alone. Even if the gameplay is crap, I'd get it for the figs.

[@Aaa-vp6ug]

@@MrStrikecentralI’d get 7 for the figs and 100% accurate casual. And some more gamemodes

[@Sourcy]

I have a big feeling this was heavily inspired by the Age of Empires 2 intro, which is honestly such a GREAT reference, everything about this animation resonates with a creative aura, I love this!

[@Dominzki]

Yup, inspiration was definitely taken also from that! And thanks!

[@DrErikNefarious]

The twist being that they're playing the battle that's happening outside. These two are literal gods and the mercs are their playthings.

[@sheacorduroy5565]

You could potentially do something like this irl actually, using a modified version of Bolt Action or 40k’s rulesets.

[@MrStrikecentral]

I would buy 2 sets of this for the figs alone. Even if the gameplay is crap, I'd get it for the figs.

[@monolithbrother3302]

2:09 Tiny baby man...cry some more!

[@deltazero4685]

Absolutely loved this! Loved the attention to details on the cards as well!

[@CRealCreator]

Rules from what I have observed: (Note: Some details are personal fillers as we don’t see everything.) Set up: Each player will choose 1 class, and will place it on either the red or blu side of the board depending on which team they are on. The middle ground is to be left untouched until the game begins. Game: Turns are split into multiple phases, move, attack, and build. During the move phase, both players can choose to move their own units, if they decide they want to move a unit, that unit depending on class can move up to a maximum amount of tiles of which is specified by their speed stat on the class card. During the attack phase, if two opposing units or more are within range of each other, both players role 2 dice, the player with the highest role will attack. The attack will deal damage based on the class card, that then reduces the opponent class, so for example, let’s say Demo deals 10 damage, and sniper has 12 hp, sniper is left with 2 hp. (Smaller numbers so it’s easier to keep track of in an actual game.) Each unit’s range is displayed on their card via a gray grid pattern with yellow squares representing the range. If a unit has a longer range and looses, the shorter range unit will have the choice to move, and if it moves close enough to attack, it will. For example, Sniper has a very large range, but Pyro is short ranged, if Pyro wins the role, and is able to move close enough, Pyro can damage Sniper. After the first part of the attack phase, the looser if still alive will role a single die, and if the die is a 4, 5, or 6, the looser will draw a card. If the role is any other number, and no other unit is available, the attack phase will end. The card will be drawn from the rebound deck of the specified class, with effects such as a heal, an attack, a free move, or any other ability that class is capable of. For example, Sniper lost the fight with Demo, but since he survives with 2 hp, player red roles a die, he roles a 5, so he gets to draw a card. Player red draws the headshot card, and chooses Demo, as he is the only available target. Headshot allows sniper to do 3 times usual damage, meaning he does 15 damage. (Yes, Demo should survive that since he would have 17 hp, but screw logic.) In an actual game scenario, Demo survives but is very vulnerable, which may force a retreat on the Demo. Sniper is now unable to move next time the move phase begins, and cannot attack enemies behind him (towards the red side of the board.) This is the end of the attack phase. Now begins the build phase, the winner of the attack phase will place two units, while the looser only places one. Then the winner will draw a card for each of those two units. For example, engineer gets a card that lets him add a sentry unit to the board. The build phase is now over, and it’s back to the move phase. (Challenge: Try to identify the exact time stamps of when each phase begins, and then when the move phase begins the second time.) End goals: Both players choose a game mode to play, then role 2 dice, the highest role decides the game mode. There is three game modes, Death Match, King of the Hill, and Capture the Flag. (In the video we see maybe death match, but it could be KoTH.) DM: Classes don’t respawn, last player with a living unit wins. (Traditionally a unit respawns 3 turns after death, but in DM death is permanent.) KoTH: If a unit stands on the middle middle point of the map and there is no opposing unit, it captures it, Captures occur during the start and end of the attack phase. First player to own the point for a total of 10 turns wins. CTF: There is now an intel piece on each players side, set up sees each player placing the intel piece where they wish for it to be located. A chip can be used to remember this spot if needed. If an opposing unit is vertical or horizontal of the intel and is directly next to it, that unit will indefinitely barrow the intelligence, and it is now that unit’s job to bring it back to their intel to score. If the unit carrying the intel is killed, the intel is dropped and will return to its initial location after 3 turns. During this dropped period, it can be picked up by another opposing unit, and if dropped again the turns timer is reset to 3. First to 3 scores wins. I believe these are accurate to what we see in the animation for the most part, with some slight adjustments and filler to make it work as an actual game. Let me know if something seems inaccurate and how you feel about these rules.

[@khahinmetameta7826]

Damn that's accurate

[@alccoderonscratch7909]

You should have gotten top comment my man

[@CRealCreator]

@@alccoderonscratch7909 I think I spent like an hour brainstorming this, so I appreciate the compliment mate d:

[@CRealCreator]

Update: Upon closer inspection, this most definitely seems like KoTH.

[@Thaumaturg1st]

Loved how the most replayed part is when scout placed the card

[@sirnotappearinginthisfilm2037]

Im glad to see this project got completed and that it turned out so well

[@Dominzki]

Rivaling video ideas sometimes do steal my attention but it's good to go back to these also ✌️

[@SpringDavid]

"uh...scout?" "yeah?" "why theres 2 pieces that look exactly like us?" "what? No, those are...a red scout and a blue soldier wearing a jacket..."

[@RomeoWaimbo]

Perfectly cut screams 1:14

[@Novtis]

You know, now i have a strong urge to create tf2 boardgame. Like do the cards and maps, maybe even the mercenaries

[@ClaraCl2005]

This is actually really cool. I might print some figurines and play this with my friends, if I had any.

[@mdbgamer556]

I so terribly want this. The amount of interest and intrigue it could revive in the game, the amount of lore and story they could cram into the cards, the possibilities are endless.

[@scoutgaming737]

This is so good. I though it was from a big creator but then i see 7k views. You deserve a lot more attention

[@webvixdarklove7551]

Amazing SFM! I’d love to see more!

[@DoctorInk20]

It's nice to see other people have had the idea for a _TF2_ tabletop skirmish game. 😊 Love the flavour text on the cards, btw. It's the kind of touch some real games miss out on.

[@RoWiGRaTH]

If this was a gamemode, I'd go back to TF2 in a heartbeat.

[@Themilkman64]

How the pieces might work Scout hp: 2 mp:5 range:1 damage:3 Pyro hp:3 mp:3 range:1 damage:2 deals damage in a three tile area in front Soldier hp:4 mp:2 range:4 damage:3 when damage caused in a 1 tile radius around point of impact radius damage:2 can also rocket jump at the cost of one hp Engineer hp:2 mp:3 damage:2 range: 2 Can build and upgrade buildings dispensers heal 1/2/3 hp per turn 2/3/4 hp Sentry Lv1 hp:1 range:3 damage:1 Lv2 hp:2 range:3 damage:3 Lv3 hp:3 range:4 damage:3 fires rockets Teleporters: teleports one piece per turn no upgrades Heavy hp:6 mp:1 range:3 damage3 Demoman hp:3 mp:2 range:3 damage:4 grenades deal 2 damage in a one tile range around point of impact can set traps that can be detonated after one turn Medic hp:2 mp:3 range:2 heal:2 Can heal one piece every turn and can over heal up to 4 additional hp can Uber piece after 4 turns of healing to make both invincible for one turn Sniper hp:1 mp:4 range:7 damage:3 Roll a dice if 1,2,3,4 it is a body shot If number is 5,6 it is a headshot dealing double damage Spy hp:2 mp:4 range:3 damage:2 Can cloak increasing mp by 2 and cannot be targeted if one tile behind enemy backstab to instantly kill them

[@KaiChaiSupply]

brilliant, always on point with the storytelling and facial expressions

[@Kronosfobi]

Since we no longer have Saxxy awards, Valve should get this man a TF2 tabletop playset.

[@HumbleTrooper]

somebody PLEASE make this into an actual board game it looks fun as hell

[@Paper-dust]

I know of many publishers that could do it, Steamforged Games and Glass Cannon Unplugged.

[@Superpom40]

GW perhaps

[@MedicineMan]

Nice video! I love the attention to detail and descriptions on the cards!

[@vaderlifer1067]

Scout getting snake eyes on the armor save with Sniper felt too real

[@donutsorokin8042]

This actually sounds like a great idea, imagine it being a thing I would play it

[@KnightsofGaming2016]

As someone who loves board/tabletop games, I wouldn't mind if Valve released something like this

[@MrStrikecentral]

I would buy 2 sets of this for the figs alone. Even if the gameplay is crap, I'd get it for the figs.

[@mamitomoe321]

I might be wrong with this but this SFM looks like it was inspired by the original opening cutscene to the original Age of Empires II. Instead of two kings playing chess and showing a medieval battlefield, it shows a scout and soldier playing a tabletop game and then characters in-game.

[@thewinterprince1731]

I actually want this tabletop TF2 game.

[@Scout-Fanfiction]

OMG This is SO good! It's realistic, looks amazing (the characters models look SO good!) and I love the little death screams b4 Spy and Engie die lmao. Bit of humor to top it all! An excellent map selection too! Well done :).

[@MrStrikecentral]

I would buy 2 sets of this for the figs alone. Even if the gameplay is crap, I'd get it for the figs. VALVE, ARE YOU LISTENING?!?

[@gibusedmerc]

This is amazing man, original, interesting, well-made and fun. Truly a good day for the community

[@simpsitandmore2908]

Great sfm, really creative way of making at tf2 tabletop game. Especially how the game takes place on a map which can be traversed and has an interchangeable point piece.

[@madcreator4650]

This is THE most original idea for an SFM EVER! You have pleasently surprised me!

[@Victor-056]

...The Twist before the Stinger with Pyro painting that miniature, really makes you question things...

[@RisuTheMan]

This is really cool and well made :D Good job man!

[@matteorusso4001]

Now that's passionate roleplaying.

[@0Warpsmith]

If creating a board game, let's take the mechanics of Kill Team as the basis. That way the uniqueness of each mercenary will be more pronounced.

[@mrmedic7799]

This is so amazing. If this were like an actual Top Down Strategy Game I would 100% play it ngl. Really good Job on the Animation the Characters move so smooth and everything about this is just awesome

[@scottthewolfgamer]

There’s def not this much detail, but there is a TF2 board game on Tabletop Simulator. This looks like a lot more fun!

[@Bikutolu]

I'd imagine each class comes with a base rule card (holding all the stats and standard abilities), but you may have a number of load out cards that gives you new abilities or additional/alternative effects to the standard ones, and using a card uses an universal resource shared among all of the classes.

[@asiansoldier]

"bonus damage to scouts" "+30% emotional damage" 💀 💀 💀

[@TheNumber1RatedSalesman1997]

this was nostalgic in multiple ways & just lovingly crafted; many comments already are saying what i'd have wanted to- so i'll leave mine at this, good work !

[@YatzeeWillWearAGreenHat]

Pyro painting with a seize 300 brush 😂

[@Dominzki]

"Thin your paint? More like dip your paint" x)

[@YatzeeWillWearAGreenHat]

@@Dominzki Do you paint in your free time?

[@Dominzki]

@@YatzeeWillWearAGreenHat Yup and play too! WH Killteam specifically. Current project is to finally finish my Grey Knights and start the Orks. You?

[@YatzeeWillWearAGreenHat]

@@Dominzki I went down the regular Warhammer 40.000 route and have hundreds of Orks and Genestealer Cultists on my shelf. Killteam's fun too, the Killteam Orks are in my opinion the best models of their range, so you go guy 👍

[@Dominzki]

​@@YatzeeWillWearAGreenHatDamn a fellow plastic crack enjoyer :D Waagh my friend, Waagh!

[@lucaZER0]

this feels like that old chess sfm

[@bananaman7775]

I love this so much, it is funny and just great in general nice work!

[@dissolved3040]

This inspired me greatly and I’m now writing rules for a tf2 board game

[@michelecastellotti9172]

Actually... tabletop TF2 would be a nice idea.

[@AB-bg7os]

There is a similar game on Tabletop Simulator actually!

[@Vyacheslav69228]

Great animation with a good idea and wonderful execution! Fantastic work! I wish you continued progress and have a nice day :)

[@-tweeomoz-1786]

Is this not the coolest thing ever??? So well done!

[@wolfcl0ck]

See fun little animations like this are exactly why I miss the saxxy awards. Few years back and this would have been a contender for the shorts category.

[@Blu3Imp]

I Would Pay 60 Dollars To Have This Game In Real Life

[@TheRealOffnem]

nice work, looks great this just appeared in my recommended and it looks great

If this was real, I would buy it in a heart beat since I'm also a warhammer painter.

[@strike861]

music, suspense, animation and plot, everything in this video is great, it deserves millions of views)

[@HeyGrouch]

YES YES YES!!!!! This is one of my new favorite SFMs. I've always loved the "toy soldiers" concept of game pieces coming to life

[@JestarPhoenix]

Dude, this is so underrated, you need more subs, man!

[@dungeondeezdragons]

This is a kickass animation. Very nicely done. Looks great.

[@CRealCreator]

Oh ya, good animation.

[@MoodyDood]

damn that looks nice you deserve more subs bro this content is worthy

[@joshuaclemens1301]

I love the idea that when there aren't contracts, they all get together and just hangout.

[@yukole6245]

Omg. Great animation! Keep up! Good storyline

[@LinteirSomeZebra]

I love the *STBlackST* and *LazyPurple* references! C:

[@UGH_ITS_THAT_GUY]

and also this is gotta be one of the most creative tf2 sfms ive seen in a long time

[@BossEvasion]

Love that one of the cards is just American Boot, which has a 100% chance to kick your ass back to American Canada, because AMERICA!

[@sackboi1211]

i love playing wargames and painting them so i thought it was hilarious to see the pyro doing just that , great video

[@Xenomorthian]

I find it interesting that its scout and soldier playing against each other probably the two characters least likely to enjoy a tabletop game or play it coherently

[@szinkronguzu3391]

TF2 BOARD GAME! NOW! Amazing work! Loved it!

[@pepsiatlas5452]

Deck of those cards would be prime merch material

[@iamanunus9141]

There’s actually a TF2 tabletop game on the steam workshop for the game Tabletop Simulator. It’s called Mann at War, and it plays fairly similarly to this

[@cleric4933]

Love it! I just played my first war game last night and I was thinking about how I could play TF2 with killteam’s rules.

[@idkuwutdou8155]

I want this in real life ngl

[@heavik3023]

Yes, yes, YEEEEEEESSS I've been waiting years for that kind of animation

[@DaringAce]

This could actually make a fortune if it really were a card game

[@mikeandrosc5469]

If Hasbro made a TF2 Tabletop Game

[@asittingduck4786]

I have to admit that I stopped the video everytime to read the card description This is going into my "Best Videos" playlist

[@jacobrucquoi4824]

Pyro painting at the end brings me so much joy

[@rmw9420]

cool sfm man. surprised no one's ever thought of this before