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[@shanepinkerton9295]

As someone who binges your videos, I think as a series for the viewers it would be better with blizzards. The changing board dynamics add so much from game to game. Love to see you switching things up and trying new things. At the end of the day, we watch because we love you and what you bring to the game.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

The reason blizzards are a negative here is it can contribute to op spawns where players can snowball before others have a chance to stabilize. Trying to remove an overabundance of luck is a big part of designing competitive settings.

[@shanepinkerton9295]

@@TheKillPeteStrategy Very good point and one that shows my bias as a viewer. I enjoy seeing you overcome the opponents early snowball just as much as I enjoy seeing you completely run the table. I agree with your point wholeheartedly though. If you're aiming for a balanced, competitive match, these settings definitely reduce the variance from spawn luck and let your overall skill and game sense shine. I would also love to hear your full thoughts on the fog. As a viewer, hearing you explain and execute your ability to see through the fog is a thing of beauty and in my opinion second to none. Is it primarily to give equity to your opponents?

[@Malpher]

@@TheKillPeteStrategy i believe the original commenter was talking about the viewers experience. without the randomness of blizzards it can feel repetitive. for me i think instead of removing blizzards you add unstable portals so even op spawns can be infiltrated easier. of course in my opinion i think the previous settings were perfect. Love your content tho and am always watching

[@mwtt4206]

In my opinion, I come to watch because of the risk, not specifically because it’s YOU. I think I continue watching because I want to learn the game of risk more, and I don’t mind you being the one to teach it. Explaining why you make moves and distribute troops when you do it, is why I came.

[@JamesSmith-np1hs]

​​@@TheKillPeteStrategyAs competative settings these have a lot of potential (esp. true random) and I enjoyed watching because of the variety. I do agree that over time prog with fog plus blizzards will probably feel more dynamic, but this is a good change of pace. You need to stick with settings that you enjoy and people come for the enthusiasm. Edit: Ooo I like the idea of unstable portals to try and spice up these settings

[@zha5]

The fog is such a fun x-factor as a viewer. But I appreciate your willingness to try new things that could provide new value to your viewers. Fog is still supreme.

[@washyleopard]

For is double edged sword for me cause some games you just have no vision and then I'm watching a 40 min video of nothing happening.

[@gaijyngamer7503]

Can already say I’m not as big of a fan of the settings. I think the fog of war mixed with blizzards brings almost a whole different uniqueness to each matchup.

[@eLeft6]

Fog of war combined with fixed is impossible to play

[@williamhouseholder1558]

i set my filters for fog and blizzards. I like the excitement of not knowing whats happening and a new game every game with blizzards

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

​@@eLeft6 explain what you mean?

[@Addiict429]

blizzards might make things more enjoyable to watch, but less fair to play. These are competitive settings he's making, for tournaments.

[@BeOurGuestHeath]

Agreed

[@freddiet23]

played these settings for the first time today, and won three games in a row!!! That's a new record for me haha, appreciate all the content, learning so much! I didn't figure I'd be so obsessed with this game, very glad your channel got recommended, I've been binge watching like a mad man!

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

That's good to hear! I wonder if they stay consistently good once people learn how to play them?

[@falcon7960]

I love these new settings! It's like the antithesis of everything this map has been up until now, but seems to really let disparities in rank shine through. I agree with everyone who says fog and blizzards are more exciting... at least in the beginning, but anything that prevents a stalemate is a welcome change.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

They can stalemate but most of the games didn't tend to

[@pedropicapiedra4532]

Settings seem fun, I have to say I agree with how enjoyable fog can be for the viewer as other comments said, but the other concern is with dice being so whack, people are just quitting after a single bad roll cuz they lost 10 on a 2 or something like that.

[@LucaMVP]

This becomes a whoever doesn't get suicided wins mode

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

Teamwork is essential

[@taemyr]

5:16 "Red chooses a terrible cap" - What options does he have though? Madrid seem bad considering the pink cap, and Netherlands does not seem great either. Other choices are 1 strengths and liable to be rolled turn 1.

[@EmperorSip]

London capital was better

[@hustler3of4culture3]

Yup London

[@jeffryglenn7024]

Think some comments are missing the point. Pete is showing the meta settings that allow you to advance rapidly in ranked FFA. Not the settings that are the most interesting to watch or play.

[@eberlchl]

Maybe you have to tank your rank points to get good dice

[@sebastiansabogalulloque7206]

Even the win was very diplomatic

[@McHorsesCreations]

I think this was interesting and a bit tense, but not as exciting/adrenaline pumping when there is fog and prog. Regardless of what you pick, I’m still gonna watch Pete’s Europe advance meta settings! 🥳

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

I found these games to be quite tense as well.

[@HighFlyer474]

Kylted already released your settings last week... His first game was rather enjoyable and any Pete game is worth watching.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

Thanks! I hope you like em

[@Kaazzaam88]

I always love when you try out new stuff, new maps and new settings, it's very refreshing and for me it makes the quality of your content even higher!

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

Thanks bro. I'm trying to keep it interesting

[@cf316]

Funny enough, when I first started I played similar settings. Fog intimidated me as a newer player. EU without fog makes for a significantly more diplomatic game. Anyone who pulls away needs to be wary of getting teamed by the rest of the lobby. I think prog might be better for this than fixed because it makes card blocking a viable strategy to end games if it gets to the later stages. Really looking forward to seeing where the grind goes from here! Cheers Pete.

[@Jesseminecrafter]

Cool settings! I love the new dynamic they bring on such a unique map. Good inauguration video, looking forward to more of these settings and seeing how they compare to the classic Europe. Advanced. Progressive. Capitals!

[@samboyea]

How I’m feeling when Pete posts a new video: 14:30

[@Finnigan0321]

Ahhhheheeh 😂

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@ruidasilvamartins]

I appreciate this game, it’s great to make different settings for the players and viewers!

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

I do enjoy finding new space to work within

[@colinwichman1084]

I haven't noticed yet if True Random leads to more accurate capital rolls. Players seem to love fog and blizzards so I don't know how popular these settings will be. I've been playing some fixed capitals on that map though (as well as fixed without capitals), and the games have more of a strategy focus, opposed to progressive where it's all about the cards. I'll watch you keep playing the settings. It won't be long until you have a 15-hour stalemate game lol.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

They stalemate once in a while but most of the games last about an hour

[@Mrbiomatrix]

It's indeed different and more like a realistic game. I like that it's different. I wouldn't like if it was the only settings you play. But it also takes away a different skill, and requires a bit more luck and different skillset.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

I'm not gonna get stuck playing one thing. I did play a lot of this though and found it very enjoyable

[@dreyski360]

Nice!! Love the change of pace

[@sebgust5072]

Hey Pete, i just starte Risk after your stream. But the colmmunty that are playing in casusl is one on of the most toxix i have ever experienced... Just because im a beginner the amount off hate against noobs is amazing.. That was my last risk game forever. Love your content burt only for good playes. Keep up the good work!

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

I almost never play casual. Only ranked games

[@ryankruse499]

Could use some variance between matchups. I think after a few rounds with these base settings, they'll become rather predictable.

[@washyleopard]

Caps definitely seem to be working properly in this game. I think the best cap roll we saw lost like 1.3x and most of them were 2x or more.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

Much better in general

[@ethanharwell3071]

I play these settings with semi auto setup and blizzards. I think the lack of fog will help you with stream snipers too. They don't really gain any info if there's no fog.

[@Malpher]

i think the issue with stream snipers is more them slamming in to you for no reason to get streamers reaction

[@ethanharwell3071]

@Malpher this is true but at least you know exactly where they are as well as opposed to them knowing exactly where you are and how strong you are or are not and you have no idea where they are

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

I'm not playing live anymore on an account that I care about so I can leave if I think I'm being sniped

[@johnnybgood5008]

What i like is because you don’t rely on progressive cards you can’t just sit back. You have to be active and take territory. When I meet anyone above expert guaranteed if they don’t get an easy start they will bunker down let everyone fight then release their massive stack 3hrs later…

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

Yes, they're very active settings!

[@KingofSnack]

ITS A SECRET

[@Wyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch]

Heavy on the poker vernacular today Pete! (Or a while back rather)

[@Anonymous-ld7je]

I think this is a cool mix up to the normal settings. As long as you continue to play fog/blizzards as well, then all good.

[@TheShizz011]

Great video Pete! Love the level headed take the win mentality!

[@jackgoldstraw]

I think its easier for you to win these settings due to the non randomness of both turns through the fog and blizzard allocations (for cap choices). Its not as much fun, for me, because there seems to be too much diplomatic work without the fun in the early game

[@benrund-scott1598]

Gotta say, I love these settings. I'm a big fan of fixed, and Europe advanced can stand up to going without blizzards because it's still dynamic everytime. Neutral AI is great too, because stupid bot outs

[@stretoe6553]

These settings are fun to watch, but I will always prefer the normal meta settings. There is more going on with the blizzards and the fog, that I find interesting. But I'll still watch most of whatever you put out regardless.

[@coco29102]

I honestly thought i would not like these setting but after seeing this game and kylteds game I find them very entertaining I look forward to seeing them more!

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

I hope you like what I've come up with.

[@GroguMudhorn]

As a master player i like this settings . Better than classic caps bigger map tons of bonuses and rest of the game is negotiations . Over 300 game on ranked but never played true random. Well, time to give it a chance . Almost 100k

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

🙏

[@soppingmango664__3]

I definitely like this more, from what I saw it was a more playing the player instead of the system and i think over all this will make the games more enjoyable to win cause instead of snowballing instantly you actually have to put mor effort and strategize

[@baumulrich]

very enjoyable settings to play, and much more predictable length of games. That is actually really important to someone who has a life

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

These can stalemate too but they don't tend to. Most games are about an hour.

[@baumulrich]

@@TheKillPeteStrategy interesting you say that I played ten games and all were about 30 to 40 minutes, which is perfect. do you happen to have the hour+ game on vid?

[@connorskudlarek8598]

I think I like fog more, but this is still a good change of pace. An opinion without justification is silly though. So my reasoning is that with fog on you have to try to strategize with some incomplete information (like a real war strat). Yes, purple is attacking a lot, but are they punching magenta or are they just taking board? Did Magenta take the black capital, or are they using it as a buffer? Am I the noobius maximus or has someone else already taken noob corner? These settings feel great if you're an excellent level player. But I think fog makes it a whole lot easier to level the playing field, particularly as it relates to slow players.

[@connorskudlarek8598]

I will say neutral bots is fantastic. Botting players deserve last place. They weren't there for the victory and don't deserve it.

[@stevenjumper5781]

Why do you not slider for the minimum 99% rolls in true random? It seems more important to me on true random than bb.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

Slidering down to 100% to take is to overcome a flaw in bb In tr it doesn't affect your probability at all

[@stevenjumper5781]

@@TheKillPeteStrategy right, but if you don’t slide down to 99% you are risking more troops with every roll? Is there theoretically a roll where you loss 10’s or 100’s of additional troops because you didn’t slide down?

[@onwardsupwards4483]

I think no fog or blizzard take the random chance side a turn down but does add the communication side a bit more as people will need to to hold bonuses

[@owapoet]

Blizzards and fog are fun, but looking at pure skill these settings are a great improvement!

[@syx3s]

24:30 _why would you do that!?_

[@AaAa-uq5tp]

I've played these settings before both with blizzards on and off and I can say that they are only fun if there aren't more than 3 good players. Otherwise it just stalemates forever

[@un5een83]

i prefer true random dice. love the crazy outcomes. But why on earth do ppl leave the games by turn 4...

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

It's upsetting

[@lukasfletcher4732]

I enjoyed this match but I can see the no blizzards setting being a bit repetitive in the long run. Switching maps might negate that but it feels like the value of capitals are going to be figured out in the long run. I understand that these are the most competitive settings but it seems like the dominant strategy becomes to play defensively. The aggressive plays with some unknowns as to the troop counts in the fog in the "meta" settings was what made it so entertaining, if I were to guess.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

We'll see about that

[@mikerubert716]

Love the setting. Put the bizarres back on plz

[@davidsande2342]

These settings are easy enough to play but unfortunately they are a bit of a bore. These settings are good to learn the game which I did when I started to play online a few months ago. If course this is still my favorite map❤. Really enjoy your videos .🎉

[@TheRysiu120]

Awsome settings

[@coleeto2]

In true random should we still slider to 99% chance?

[@mathpd4356]

nah no point i reckon

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

The normal use of the slider is to overcome a flaw in bb. In TR the only time you'd want to slider is when you want to quickly roll a specific amount of troops. Not to get better dice on those rolls

[@tobias9619]

I really enjoy the fixed no fog games Would love to see more!

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

I shot around fifty of these so many more to come

[@geofox6430]

I cant wait to see what becomes of this!

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

I loved shooting these I'm excited to see how they're recieved

[@geofox6430]

@@TheKillPeteStrategy Well mine is just one voice in a sea of hard-to-please masses, but know that you have at least one person who's excited every time they see something youve made, or hear one of your thought-provoking perspectives

[@syx3s]

26:10 why would you do _THAT?_

[@KomodoKiller]

Ok I didn’t find the comment about the 69 games available in the beginning of the video so here it is 😂

[@benhicks9481]

Be interesting on other maps if you can find something it works equally well on.

[@ItsThatVogue]

I played these loads and they are quite popular. I don’t know why you hid that you also liked them

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

I hid it because if I teach people how to play what I'm playing then it becomes less effective

[@jamesstevenson3116]

Since you cap ran, do they both get second or does least troops get third or last to hold a cap? How does that work?

[@Abcwhatever]

Whoever has more troops at the end gets higher placement. While first place only just needs all capitals

[@thokar81]

I would like to see how those 2s, 3s, 4s defensives play out. 😊

[@thebeardedgnome766]

I'd have to agree with others - these are certainly better settings for tournaments and proving skill, but I wouldn't want them as the daily bread and butter entertainment videos. Just not enough variety without blizzards.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

I'm pretty sure with fixed caps the blizzard would create very op spawns

[@thebeardedgnome766]

@@TheKillPeteStrategy you’re 100% right. That’s why I think the prog caps blizzards did so well - blizzards gave unique advantages but they were rarely completely OP. So a mix of skill and variety. Fixed caps with blizzards is too spawn dependent and without blizzards is too monotonous, so not sure if fixed caps works for daily entertainment. Maybe with more closed maps so even no blizzards have more of a blizzard feel?

[@kalk7853]

I'm really interested in how a only Grandmaster group plays with these settings.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

If everyone plays to win they stalemate infinitely

[@TheGrazyVids]

No sign of Reggie in this video!!!!!!!!!????? Our neighborhood pet is MIA!

[@verecu__7312]

Is putting small amounts of troops in all your territories and effective strategy usually Pete? Edit: in true random*

[@DaTimmeh]

2s are often called landmines in TR because unlucky rolls can lose A LOT of troops. Mathematically, it should be a decent strategy, as low troop number tools have a higher degree of variance. As an extreme example: losing 2 on a 1 is double the amount of defending troops, and can absolutely happen. It's even possible with perfect slider on balanced. Losing 100 on a 50(double the troops), however is insanely unlikely, even losing more troops than defending is on the rarer side.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

Yeah 2s and 3s can defend very well in tr

[@DonnyP1ayer]

I hate it when people bot, it kills the interest of the game . i think people who bot at start of games should get some kind of penalty if its becomes a pattern . still enjoy it keep it up Pete

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

Yeah something needs to be done

[@DonnyP1ayer]

Are the Devs still Active@@TheKillPeteStrategy

[@ropeydog]

Does anyone come second in this scenario? ie when you do a cap run , and both other players are left alive

[@syx3s]

youtube on edge changed today and i _HATE_ it.

[@Rushfelt33]

This sounds like a great final for Season 3 of KPO. Love it PM.

[@eberlchl]

How do you “negotiate” the winner of a tournament?

[@Rushfelt33]

You don't have to negotiate and it breaks down over time. There can only be one winner. It's just another complex layer on the game in my opinion.

[@eberlchl]

@@Rushfelt33if you mean the contestants mentally break down after hours of play until all but one decide to give in, you would be correct.

[@stop_tryharding]

It's really strange, having watched you from the start of this journey of yours, seeing you do a complete 180 on fixed capitals.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

Right. It's surprisingly tricky to come up with something that allows me to leverage my ability in open 6p lobbies but this is one of those times

[@tylergipson2823]

Interesting settings, I like it! This is much more about negotiations and predicting how people will react which you excel at. It was time for a change on the progressive capitals and this is great. I do agree with the comments about adding blizzards, but understand that you want as little luck as possible on these. Keep it up, looking forward to the rest!

[@Delfontes]

True random can never be meta I don't think, one huge loss and you won't want to play again. Also no blizzards mean there is no variety that makes a good map. No fog means you can't be greedy and get a bonus no one knows about.

[@hughgeorgechannel]

That was good. I like fixed caps

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

Much more to come

[@JellyFishNL]

My honest opinion. This doesn't look like any fun. You played very nooby players, but I feel like that is the only way this could work. If you play high ranked players this never ends unless someone settles for 2nd.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

I've played around 50 of these games so far and id be lying if I didn't say I win a lot because of noobs. But what happens when you run into good players is inevitably the tension breaks and you have to reposition, negotiate and team on players. All of that I find very interesting.

[@jakes5841]

Definitely prefer the meta settings EUROPE ADDVANCEDDD PROGRESSIVE CAPITALSS!! however still enjoyed this for a change 👍

[@obiwancoruscant1024]

Pete enjoying fixed caps? Do we need to be concerned? Is this a subtle cry for help? Has Pete been body swapped?

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

I played so many of these last season and I really enjoyed it.

[@compactinfinity]

You know what would be cool? You and kylted trying helldivers together. Not only is it full of satire and humor. It's a freaking awesome game, and it's hot 🔥 🥵 right now. It would be sick to see you two try it out together. Play a game where you can both be on together.

[@gdgd5194]

Marketing bot spotted. Few months later algorithm will stuff your mouth with other game adn you will be hyped about it like a good boi.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

What type of game is that?

[@compactinfinity]

@gdgd5194 lol a bot would never know that pete and kylted are best buddy's. R u a bot?

[@compactinfinity]

@TheKillPeteStrategy it's a team up shooter, which I know is probably not your type of game. But it does have Strategy, it's a paradoy starship troopers and terminator in a way. You land in an area and take on hordes of enemies while completing missions while trying to survive enough to evacuate. Idk I pictured you two being in there roleplaying/chatting and just teaming up. It would be a blast to see. I totally understand if it's not something you'd be playing, but it would be cool if there was a game in general that you both could actually engage in together. Maybe a few other risk savants. Cuz yea risk is cool, but at the end of the day, we're here for you guys. I could be watching other risk players. It's not really because you guys are champion top players, really. It's that you guys are entertaining and relatable. And fucking funny as well as intelligent. Fuck yea it be cool to see other dynamics in play. Also on an algorithm channel growing aspect, it is a highly trending game wich would possobly catch more viewers although it does possibly separate from your core audience. Heck you're channel's big enough at this moment where even one episode a week of another game/ music or a reaction to a popular TV show you haven't seen would be something a good portion of your followers would be willing to sit down and enjoy a new experience with you while also garnering new followers from another fanbase. I'm not sure what the percentage of your fanbase would fall under that category. But to me personally, if you or kylted stopped playing risk, I probably would stop watching risk. I'd be pumped if you started a game of thrones, fugn sunday series myself. Attack on Titan tuesday anime with kylted? NEED more, pete!? Send more dudes. Where tfs my Joot merch? Either way, I'm not saying you should do it. Just that it'd be cool if you did something like it. I'll still watch yo shit regardless, lol.

[@gdgd5194]

@@compactinfinity I don't mean literal bot. I mean a guy that blindly chases trends pushed by social media. That game is yet another fortnite.

[@dontmindme6995]

I always try to take as much RNG out of a game as possible, so the true random dice just don't do it for me

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

Paradoxically since cap rolls are broken with BB we get rolls that are more consistent with probability in tr. The downside is that we have more volatility in the early game while positions are being established. Overall these settings are less lucky than bb if the game goes long.

[@bobtiki9767]

I like the cap run

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

Me too man!

[@hustler3of4culture3]

Best settings

[@TreeCamper]

The new meta

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

Maybe, if people like it!

[@noamortensenslaatto957]

really liked the settings, just came off a game with sam settings but it was on greece, really fun game! A real competitive game would be if you filter out novice and beginner and sat on fog but no aliance, then you have to have a really good knowlegde of the troopcount and knows who gets big

[@theinacircleoftheancientpu492]

Very different play. Tbh I quite enjoyed watching the old meta...apart from the games that went on forever.

[@alexisdrugeon8056]

I love these settings with fog and no alliance. AT least it doesn't end up in take card and pass like 95% of progressive

[@lucasmellinger1084]

Comment for the KZbin gods

[@stevesartain5804]

Very pure game

[@syx3s]

these settings with fog but still having alliances could be interesting.

[@zerofive439]

Europe progressive world domination with fog and blizzard without caps get my vote

[@christianwei2900]

My first impression is that from a viewer point of view it is worse than fog + blizzards. But lets watch some more games...

[@harbhub]

Oof not a fan of true random. Will wait until the devs fix the broken balanced blitz capitals until playing anymore. Guess I will never play again sadly.

[@marksammon2074]

Don’t like the settings. You rely too heavily upon people’s ability to communicate. I think fog, at least, is necessary to a meta.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

The diplomacy is what I like about it the most!

[@SmittenAce]

I think adding blizzard's would be the only thing i do

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

The issue with blizzards is it can give players OP spawns on this board and then you just lose to them snowballing from luck

[@SmittenAce]

@TheKillPeteStrategy yeah that's one of the bad traits.. it can make the map feel different every time. But for a competitive setting I see your point💯

[@williamhouseholder1558]

almost 100k what what in the....

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

It's coming soon!

[@schongemeldet1]

Algorithm boost 🔥

[@shonky2112]

Watched and enjoyed almost all your EAPC games, but gotta say the energy of both you and this game was just down. No Pete laughs. Very flat. Although the luck may be down and strategy and diplomacy up, the entertainment, and that’s what we’re here for, is also down, at least for me. Just one person’s caring, honest feedback. Tummy smacks all ‘round❤

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

I'm very dialled in to these games I find. Lots more focus on the game than focus on the show.

[@WarWizardRahl1]

Definitely not settings I would ever play. lol the actual meta settings look like a ton more fun than these. Sorry Pete.

[@capelesshero5850]

I prefer these settings over the “old” meta settings.

[@richardbranco8227]

Old news

[@InfecteDxTurTle]

I feel you might need to check your sinuses or something, I’ve watched you for a long time now and you sniff directly in your microphone all the time. Only thing not amazing about your videos.

[@TheKillPeteStrategy]

Yeah man. I think I need surgery