Five Parsecs From Home Review: Adventure Wargaming

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Five Parsecs From Home Review: Adventure Wargaming

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Five Parsecs From Home is a solo game written by Ivan Sorensen and published by Modiphius Entertainment.
In this review, we'll be taking a close look at what makes Five Parsecs From Home work as well as it does.
I'll be covering the game's design more than the nitty gritty rules, so if you want a quicker look at the rules, check out Thomas M's review on BGG: boardgamegeek....
STL List: docs.google.co...
#fiveparsecs #tabletop #miniaturewargames

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@thesagebrush5946 2 жыл бұрын

This is hands-down the best review of this game that I've yet to see. I really love Five Parsecs and you've highlighted all of the things that really make it great, and presented them in a charming fashion. I love your crew! I enjoy discussing the game with you and the others on the Discord. Regards, HeadHunter.

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I'm really liking the vibe in the discord server, too.

@vianenhive 3 жыл бұрын

I highly encourage more in depth reviews like this! you made me want to play the game so bad its a testament to your quality.

@CementSaul 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@DarrinSK 2 жыл бұрын

Ironsworn is a genius integration of rules mechanics and story generation. It is incredible.

@TheWeakenedWarrior 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to add that I love your painting on the miniatures. They look great!

@axanax2534 3 жыл бұрын

A top notch review so far! I got to listen to half on my way to work, and I'll finish the other half later on my drive home.

@axanax2534 3 жыл бұрын

I've finished it off. Well, I'm pretty sure you're my favourite game reviewer now.

@bombarded15 2 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic review, thank you so much for taking the time to actually play through a campaign and not just do a quick read through. You can really see the passion you got from this game! I've been playing Warhammer since I was a teen but honestly spent more time playing X-Com in practice, so I really appreciate that comparison, it sounds like a great fit during these times when it's extra hard to hit the table with people :)

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Solo gaming has a nice developing scene at the moment, really hoping it continues to grow!

@MajorSvenGaming 2 жыл бұрын

Please come back Saul.... We miss you.

@MatakishiTeaHouse 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, insightful, knowledgeable and comprehensive. I love your painting style, the games look the part. All-in-all very inspiring. Thanks for taking the time to do this. I'm off to watch your other videos now.

@Wolf359inc Жыл бұрын

The algorithm brought me to your channel, and I am glad it did. Love your style. Subbed, and will be going through all your other vids.

@worthstream 2 жыл бұрын

So happy i found your channel while looking for reviews of this game! Great work!

@slybootsstan1809 Жыл бұрын

This is straight up the best review of this game on youtube (and i've watched any and all that I could find). The work that you've done to present the game here is tremendous and I will be purchasing it based on your recommendation and you have gained a subscriber in me. Thank you and I hope your hard work pays off and your channel gains the level of traffic that it's quality clearly deserves.

@sbailey7415 2 жыл бұрын

I know it's been a while....but this was the best review of a tabletop game I have ever seen. Thanks so much for the effort.

@1crlski 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, You really have outlined everything someone needs to know about the game, now to the paint table to get my crew going!

@ameboaboy 7 ай бұрын

Best review I’ve seen. Thanks for helping me decide

@raeishimura 3 жыл бұрын

A sci-fi solo game? Well, count me in. It's always hard lately to get my game group together, so getting into a Solo game sounds like a lot of fun. I have a metric ton of Warhammer 40k, fantasy and other miscellaneous bits and parts that I can use for this one

@CementSaul 3 жыл бұрын

Great way to get the models on the table for sure. I think it'll look great at 28mm too.

@uneasyeric 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! These last two have been amazing videos!

@adzi6164 2 жыл бұрын

just a small correction - while Five Parsecs from Home *was* originally an expansion for FiveCore skirmish system, from the second edition onwards it has its own, completely different system, with basically nothing in common with FiveCore. While Five Leagues from Borderlands is 5PfH Fantasy, and Five Klicks from Zone is 5PfH Post-Apo, but Five Men at Kursk is definitely not 5PfH WW2.

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know, thanks for the clarification!

@zombiedad 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff. Great review and intriguing as well. Thanks

@CurrentKick 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! I'm glad you're playing and covering other games. I found your channel from your Reign in Hell game. And while I've always been interested in Gaslands, I'm sort of interested in every game, haha. I love how in depth and informative your reviews are! Some of these so called "review" videos are someone unboxing and flipping through the rulebook, which doesn't help me at all. I have this pre-ordered and have been painting up a ton of sci-fi minis for Stargrave (series on my channel) so I'll have quite a bit of minis ready to go.

@CementSaul 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! There's definitely value in getting your eyes on the product. But I do acknowledge the lack of more considered discussion, especially of smaller, less popular systems. I do get why, though. Getting enough games in to really have a solid foundation for your opinion can take ages.

@CurrentKick 3 жыл бұрын

@@CementSaul 100% agree with that. I've seen some board game reviews where the reviewers clearly only played a handful of times to get the review out ASAP. You really need a ton of plays to get a better feel.

@Psychichazard 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, and you capture very well the things that make 5P so special.

@angelicdespot2735 Жыл бұрын

Great review, and great to hear about your campaign too!

@CementSaul Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mooregaminglounge5170 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent review with fantastic miniatures and terrain. Love your painting style. As I watched your video, the visuals really did a great job of immersing me into this little game world you’ve created. I’ve recently received the book and have future plans of running this in 15mm scale. Your review has inspired me to get back to work on this project. Thanks!

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks! Always great seeing more and more folks playing 5P.

@NapGod 3 жыл бұрын

I love your review style. In-depth and thorough well punctuated with moments of humor, interesting camera cuts, etc (love the One Piece reference). Not to mention the dedicated marathon-style testing method. Mad props. I bought reign in hell based on your review and will be playing this one as well. Tabletop has become such a huge space it's hard to navigate the options. As someone who heavily enjoys narrative play, a solo option is fantastic to me. I had no idea this was a genre/option in tabletop wargaming. Your videos are awesome keep it up and I'll keep watching.

@StackingLimit 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic In Depth review. Sounds like the game I have been looking for.

@Filthyanimal9 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much for the time and effort you put into this review video. I look forward to seeing your takes on other games in the years ahead!

@gentlemancorpse 2 жыл бұрын

This was an incredible review & very satisfying to watch, with stellar production values. The structure & cadence of your voice is enjoyable. Thank you.

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@MichaelCassidy1973 2 жыл бұрын

great review, I've been prepping for this game too slowly for too long, this is a caffeine kick, speeding me up with renewed enthusiasm.

@stephengilbert8166 Жыл бұрын

Truly excellent, thank you so much for sharing such a detailed analysis of the game.

@seannowlan18 2 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled across this. Gotta say, you’ve presented a fantastic, comprehensive and highly entertaining rundown of this game. Truly enjoyed your review. Thank you for this! Liked and subscribed for sure.

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Really glad to hear you enjoyed the video, look forward to more!

@marccaron6008 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you! I will purchase this game soon.

@madmarshman 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent informed review, and great presentation. I'm currently building terrain and minis for this game. Thanks.

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

@NightPhoenixGames 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Really enjoyed watching and appreciate all the work you put into it to deliver a fair review, instructional video and compelling tale all in one. High production standards carried me all the way to the end in one sitting. You've made me buy it.

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Love to hear it! It's an excellent system, hope you have great games with it.

@Daemonettee 2 жыл бұрын

What an in depth and amazing review! Thanks for sharing ❤️

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@metalman895 2 жыл бұрын

Oh those forklifts are adorable!

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

They're free on thingiverse too! Nice and easy FDM print

@metalman895 2 жыл бұрын

@@CementSaul awesome! looks like they'll take some doing for resin tho :(

@angeladavies1094 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a clear concise and above all a very entertaining look at this system, i'm a mature returning gamer/modeller and can't wait to try "Five Parsec's out...Thank you so much and keep up the great work...Thank you.

@Nick_Whiskey 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought this, having a lot of so far making up the story as I go. Playing with 3d printed minis and cardstock terrain on a kill team size board, game rules scale great.

@Lucius292 2 жыл бұрын

I really love the game. Great to see, it is covered in youtube. Great work/fun/adventure

@HeadHunterSix 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't even played a single combat turn yet (only rolled my crew and ship) and already, Five Parsecs has become my favorite tabletop game _ever_ . Your review really captures all the reasons why. I'm working on building and painting my crew and their adversaries (and probably the unnecessary indulgence of their ship) but I'm eagerly looking forward to rolling some dice on the tabletop too!

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that! The ship was actually a really handy terrain piece. Having the crew deploy on or near it at the start of the mission makes things so much more immersive, I highly recommend having one handy.

@HeadHunterSix 2 жыл бұрын

@@CementSaul Someone posted a Pelican from HALO so I bought the kit. I also have the Hornet dropship from Mantic but it doesn't look like something capable of interstellar travel. Maybe as a shuttle to an unseen orbital ship.

@0sumgame541 2 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for a game like this for years now, with my time divided between family and work, I really have taken a shine to solo/co-op wargaming as my free time is precious as you get older, and its the best way to come down from a busy week listening to music and having a drink with a buddy.

@Luchiop 3 ай бұрын

IMO the best example of "adventure wargame" is the fantasy trip Melee & Wizard.

@CementSaul 3 ай бұрын

I'll have to give this a look eventually, thanks!

@Luchiop 3 ай бұрын

@@CementSaul you wont regret it. 2 boardgames, Melee & Wizard. That can become a full fledged rpg. They hace pre programed solo aventures AND material from the 70s to this Day. Its pretty awesome

@bluegloves2 Жыл бұрын

I've seen this game and I've been playing with the idea of buying it. You sold it to me.

@MattGubser 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Unbelievably through review.

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@OldPaw 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and overview of Five Parsecs.

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@bobiojimbo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the list of STL sources. How many broad categories were you able to get your list of enemy types down to? That was something I was trying to do, but got overwhelmed. I'd like to see your list if you were able. Good video!

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Pardon the wait, here's the rough list of what I ran things as. Anything that's RATS was represented by some giant rat minis since I didn't have much in terms of space critters. Criminal Elements Gangers DUKES Punks CULTISTS Raiders DUKES Cultists CULTISTS Psychos CULTISTS Gene Gangs ORKS Brat Gang UNITY Gene Renegades DUKES Anarchists CULTISTS Pirates LUNAR COALITION Kerin Outlaws ORKS Skulker Brigands CULTISTS Tech Gangers LUNAR COALITION Starport Scum LUNAR COALITION Hulker Gang ORKS Gun Slingers LUNAR COALITION Hired Guns Unkown Mercs MERCS Enforcers UNITY Guild Troops MERCS Roid Gangers DUKES Black Ops Team MERCS War Bots MARTIANS Secret Agents CULTISTS Assassins CULTISTS Feral Mercenaries CULTISTS Skulker Mercenaries CULTISTS Corporate Security UNITY Unity Grunts MERCS Security Bots MARTIANS Black Dragon Mercs CULTISTS Rage Lizard Mercs LUNAR COALITION Blood Storm Mercs ORKS Interested Parties Renegade Soldiers DUKES Bounty Hunters ORKS Abandoned LUNAR COALITION Vigilantes DUKES Isolationists DUKES Zealots CULTISTS Mutants CULTISTS Primitives CULTISTS Precursor Exiles MARTIANS Kerin Colonists ORKS Swift War Squad CULTISTS Soulless Task Force MARTIANS Tech Zealots CULTISTS Colonial Militia UNITY Planetary Nomads LUNAR COALITION Salvage Team LUNAR COALITION Roving Threats Converted Acquisition MARTIANS Converted Infiltrators MARTIANS Abductor Raiders UNITY Swarm Brood RATS Haywire Robots MARTIANS Razor Lizards RATS Sand Runners RATS Void Rippers RATS Krorg ZOMBIES Large Bugs RATS Carnivore Chasers RATS Vent Crawlers RATS Distorts RATS

@bobiojimbo 2 жыл бұрын

@@CementSaul awesome! Thank you!

@bobiojimbo 2 жыл бұрын

@@CementSaul so, you got it down to 9 broad categories. That's way more manageable, and easier to expand to from starting at the 3 he recommended. Thank you again!

@kylehough7336 2 жыл бұрын

This was an excellent review.

@metalman895 2 жыл бұрын

Big fan of the "whatever genre Stalker is in" genre! got a great laugh out of me

@thegblob 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@michaelmatecha573 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks! Subscribed. I'm going to check out Ironsworn and Rangers of Shadow Deep. I'd be happy to see your review of Starport Scum and Chrome Hammer as well. Cheers and good gaming!

@CementSaul 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Been eyeballing Chrome Hammer for sure, it's definitely on the list.

@BadgerRobot 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, I really need to start a campaign... Now if I could just find space...

@MrCooneybren 3 жыл бұрын

This was EXCELLENT.

@AD-on3zx Жыл бұрын

Nice job. Good overview.

@BrutorzBill 3 жыл бұрын

Great Review!!

@havehatwilltravel5227 Жыл бұрын

I have to ask what printer do you use for your minatures and scenery? Your reviews are refreshingly deep but easy to sit through Good work

@atzerath Жыл бұрын

I was expecting emotional damage ANY SECOND

@m.e.3862 3 жыл бұрын

Great review 👍☺️

@robertsnell734 2 жыл бұрын

the fact that i ordered this game before i even finished this video either means this game is gonna be great or i have an issue with online shopping

@TheGRAAK 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful and deep review! Any chance you review ZONE RAIDERS?

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Possibly! It's on the list somewhere but not particularly high priority atm.

@lergof0202 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question: Maybe I misheard you, but I thought you said that Humans all start out with a point of luck? I'm looking through the book and I don't see that. I only see where the leader starts out with a point of luck. Am I missing something?

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you're right, humans can exceed one point of luck, but don't start out with any spare. I might have been confused since I only had the one human in my crew, who was also my leader.

@03dashk64 Жыл бұрын

This was an amazing review. I’m watching it to prepare for my first playthrough. I have one question: I can’t find where it says all humans get one luck? I see it says they can have MORE than 1 luck, but only the captain gets 1 at character creation, barring background events

@angelicdespot2735 Жыл бұрын

You are correct. They don't come with more, but can get more.

@Cachai_ 2 жыл бұрын

Heya, I dont know if it is intentional or not, but your STL List document is all Gaslands parts. And I was really looking forward to seeing the Ship and the terrain you feature.

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

The parsecs stls should be below the gaslands stuff in that link, let me know if it's not turning up.

@nickgutierrez7884 Жыл бұрын

Could you do a video about how to combine 5 parsecs with Ironsworn:Starforged? Some say they fit perfectly (5 parsecs for battles, Starforged for the rest)

@andrewwilliams2067 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a name for the painting style you use on these minis and terrain? It looks like a fun way to paint.

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

Not that I know of! It's pretty standard preshade + translucent wash/ink/glaze then some chunky highlights. The highlights for this set of models in particular was more exaggerated than my usual.

@leondus2000 2 жыл бұрын

I just painted the same space bus

@CementSaul 2 жыл бұрын

It's an awesome little free kit!

@kudosbudo Жыл бұрын

I've had two campaign turns so far and both times it was against rampaging enemies. First five Krorgs and then second five wall crawlers. Both fights on planets with 10 inchs of visibility! Eliminate Krorgswas th first one and the second was a delivery to a station overun with wall crawlers. Somehow all crew survived so far.

@kudosbudo Жыл бұрын

Wait humans start with luck? I think thought the rule was your leader has luck to start but humans can aquire more thna one luck but don't start with one?

@Darffone Жыл бұрын

Lol i was just playing the bug hunt version with a crappy dry erase arrow on a 6 sided dice. I saw the guy use an 8 sided dice for an arrow and i am actually ashamed that never occurred to me.

@brianjohnson1985 2 жыл бұрын

Ironsworn starforged

@lowercentenary Жыл бұрын

So I guess this is not a game for beginners who are unable to bookkeep/resource management? I love the backstories and premise but I doubt I would be able to do all the pre/post game stuff...im bad at math too😢...or is there someway even an idiot could learn and enjoy this game?

@CementSaul Жыл бұрын

I think most of the math is front loaded, once you get rolling it only changes numbers a little bit at a time. That said, yes it does need a fair bit of bookeeping to run a campaign.

@angelicdespot2735 Жыл бұрын

There's quite a bit of it, but it's not hard. And it doesn't matter if you make a mistake. If you're someone who hates books I could see you having an issue, but I don't think it's beginner unfriendly. On the contrary, there are many tips on making it easy to get in to. Sorenson doesn't assume the reader has played a wargame before.

@Darffone Жыл бұрын

How do people have so many miniatures? I use paper cuboids because i cannot stomach the price of them.