The Most Important Thing When Building a Warband! [Ep. 34]

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Күн бұрын

Today, complete with backstory, we’re gonna draft up our first warband! 💥More below!⬇
For Joe McCullough’s The Silver Bayonet: a War-game of Napoleonic Horror! I like the historical era this game takes place in. I mean from a romanticized fantasy aesthetic sorta way. I would never want to actually live in that time frame. I mean, unless werewolves and vampires were real, then maybe I’d, you know, give it a shot. (But I’m truly a fan of modern plumbing.)
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@andrewluchsinger Жыл бұрын

That story reminded me of an old gaming buddy who also became one of the best game masters I knew. He was fond of stories and was a hell of an actor too. A drunk driver got him. He was not a pro, but he did try.

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

Ah damn that’s sad, man, my condolences. I do like stories, I’ve always wished I could be a good storyteller since I was kid reading library books under my blankets with a flashlight.

@andrewluchsinger Жыл бұрын

@@tabletopalchemy Thank you. He has been gone over 20 years. At least he is remembered. I think we have all done the flashlight and blanket thing. I know I certainly had.

@JonSteitzer 2 ай бұрын

Incredible story!

@bobvanderlinden4634 Жыл бұрын

Wow, when she emerged, white hair, and the tear? Chills, man. Chills. Had to pauze my laundry to comment.

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks, much appreciated! Glad you liked that bit. You might enjoy the vid coming this Thursday 😉🍻

@davidmankin4985 Жыл бұрын

It is fascinating to watch your creative process in action. Takes my idea of what a wargame can be to a whole new level. Love the pause for a lesson in the proper pronunciation of French words. 😂

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

Lol. Right on, I def like the story side of wargames (I suppose that’s technically called the “campaign” side). 🍻

@jnscott6460 Жыл бұрын

As a GM, general gamer, and TT wargamer, I 100% embrace the story element of a warband. I have built many a warband in this fashion. The characters' backstories are as fun and creative as the warband and the game. It doesn't hurt that I've done some writing for Jetpack7 and can't ever turn off the creative process. I look forward to seeing your Warband!

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

Ah, supercool! 🍻

@charleswatson2605 9 ай бұрын

AW man I love Brotherhood of the Wolf!

@tabletopalchemy 9 ай бұрын

Les Pacte de Loups!! Such fantastic visuals! 🏴‍☠️🍻

@Nolinquisitor Жыл бұрын

Very good choice, très bon choix mon ami. 😄

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

Lol merci beaucoup 🏴‍☠️🇫🇷🍻

@JonSteitzer 2 ай бұрын

Im adopting "the gloaming" that's brilliant

@ThoughtandMemory 17 күн бұрын

Wait until you’re roaming in the gloaming 😂

@tabletopalchemy 17 күн бұрын

🤙🏴‍☠️💀

@bn-auric79 13 күн бұрын

How do you not have more views yet? Immediate subscription here

@tabletopalchemy 13 күн бұрын

Well thanks! Probably because while I have a consistent release schedule, I don’t do consistent topics (although they are *mostly* tabletop hobby related), so difficult for the algorithm is my guess lol.🍻

@bn-auric79 13 күн бұрын

@@tabletopalchemy it sent you my way, so I'm hoping I'm the first of many for you : ]

@tabletopalchemy 13 күн бұрын

Much appreciated!

@mikibabic8187 Жыл бұрын

I guess I found my new obsession, I mean game to try... :)

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

Lol otaku syndrome!

@JonSteitzer 2 ай бұрын

Finishing the video this morning. You should be an author! Its so exciting to hear the story of each member of the band. Subscribed!

@tabletopalchemy 2 ай бұрын

Wow thank you! Well maybe you’ll be interested in what’s happening in the last few vids on the channel (maybe not - but no spoilers lol). Glad u enjoyed it tho, much appreciated!🍻

@m3lv1n19 27 күн бұрын

Great narration of a battle report while still learning to play the game 🫶🏾

@tabletopalchemy 27 күн бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

@garyjenson1326 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to your videos I've decided to poach d&d players for my necromunda group, Orcus Fist. Backstory matters in Munda imo.

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

100% agreed and excellent moving forcible recruiting players lol! 🏴‍☠️

@ironwracu5822 11 ай бұрын

I am a few months behind on your videos...and I am looking forward to hearing of Ottilie's adventures! And seeing the minis getting painted You did say at the begining this was the second video...I dont think I missed any videos in chonological order...but cant remember seeing the first one

@tabletopalchemy 11 ай бұрын

Ah I was probably referring to the terrain trees video which was making the terrain for this skirmish game. I’ll be curious to hear what you think of the actual game (I was pleasantly surprised by the general reaction lol)

@GiovanniBaracetti Жыл бұрын

Bit off topic, but speaking of names and their meaning: Malum Caedo, the name of the protagonist of Boltgun, is real Latin. In real Latin fashion, "Malum Caedo" can be translated in a variety of different ways, depending on the context. However, the main 2 meanings of it are variations of "I slaughter the evil" and "I cut the apple". Make of it what you want 😅

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

Lol that’s excellent! I’m working on a vid now going more in depth in to my naming activities and I never really considered Latin, but that’s a great idea. 🍻

@dirigoallagash3464 Жыл бұрын

Ugh, I said it last time but it bares repeating. Joe is killing wallet. This sounds amazing and the book is beautiful! Haven't pulled the trigger yet but likely just a matter of time. Good stuff, TA.

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

Lol I’m right there with ya 🤑

@hungrymatador213 Жыл бұрын

I'm digging this man! going to try and rope in a couple mates.

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

Awesome! It’s got a cool dice mechanic too

@mykediemart Жыл бұрын

I have some of his other skirmish games and now my interest is peaked for this one. Very cool job on the backgrounds for your band

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yeah I am looking forward to using this 2d10 mechanic

@jamesmaas7244 Жыл бұрын

"A prime opportunity to buy more stuff" love it! So true.

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

😂🏴‍☠️

@jackcleveland1175 Жыл бұрын

I am agog at agoogleing.

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

You and me both lol

@theredbeardbard Жыл бұрын

Now I'm curious about this game...

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to checking out its 2d10 mechanic, and I really like the idea of automatic return attacks, really gets across the “exchange” feeling

@tinaprice4948 Жыл бұрын

Awesome , this looks so exciting! :D

@shaunhall960 Жыл бұрын

What a gem of a video!

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

🍻

@jshud3 Жыл бұрын

Googling and noodling... I think it goes together... man, you are gonna dig Blades in the Dark! We begin playtesting Saturday, 6/10 on Mystfinn Isle. All that you just described would fit in the new system perfectly! That was really cool, thanks for the inspiration! "Brute Force" has been our motto! Keep up the fantastic work!

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

Hah excellent! Brute force to the rescue lol

@normanlennox4949 Жыл бұрын

Yay! Just in time for my coffee break! This sounds like a great game to try. I've always wanted to try a skirmish game, but have never had time. This looks like it would be a great intro to the idea.

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

I agree, this one is great because you get the regular and solo rules in the same book. 🍻

@sutekh233 Жыл бұрын

Aww, you missed the potential for a "three little pigs" reference and having the nightmare from the gloam being a werewolf!! 🤣😂🤣 EDIT: Dammit man, look at the Malifaux miniatures for this warband, at least the leader and occult investigator!!

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

Oh that is a good one lol! Also yes I 1) really like malifaux sculpts and 2) completely forgot about them. 😐

@MarinaPacowski Жыл бұрын

The girl with the beret at the end, has a heavy french accent!🧐..😅😂👏

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

😂🇫🇷🙏🏼

@bradcraig6676 Жыл бұрын

Your game sounds really fun, love the back story development.

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

Cool! I hope it’s fun lol haven’t played it yet but will be very soon!

@waynegoddard4065 2 ай бұрын

Subbed

@johnpentiak2240 Жыл бұрын

With the theme of this session, I would love to see if you have ever painted Malifaux or hear if you have played it. And what your scenery would look like

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

I have a couple malifaux figures but I haven’t played the game. It seems very cool. I think the miniature sculpts are awesome but the figures seem to be true 28mm scale and a touch small for me (normal human figures at any rate). But I’ll probably paint some in a video at some point!

@VerumAdPotentia Жыл бұрын

The next time one of my DMs starts grousing about my backgrounds, I'm playing this video for them. 😉

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

Lol 🤙🏴‍☠️

@toddslanga5262 Жыл бұрын

You mentioned Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell as one of your favorite shows. Where ever did you watch this gem? I can’t seem to find it streaming anywhere

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

I had to buy it on vudu.com 😐 I do have a whole video on how much I dig that show (and book) lol

@timothyyoung2962 Жыл бұрын

Warband sound great. The background and the characters were cool. When I make warbands for the skirmish games our group plays I always have a background and little bits of personal info about the members. Sometimes even a theme (like tribals for This Is Not A Test who's ancestors survived the apocalypse in a Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament and now the tribe wears medieval armor and weapons into battle along side guns and tech weapons and speak with horrible British accents). But half the fun of skirmish wargames, for me anyway, is making up the lore and personalities of all your little plastic bastards.

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Lol I love the Medieval Times warband 🏴‍☠️

@pezpengy9308 Жыл бұрын

....thus inspired by one of your awesome videos which you sadly deleted recently, i purchased a skirmish game and needed a band of merry adventurers to to gravely venture into the frost to look for magical items, gold, and gift certificates to the local cheese shops. of course, i had to find and print a group of squirrels, bunnies, badgers and guinea pigs nobly armed and armored to do so... but google having been infiltrated by chaotic evil baddies cannot be invoked and instead the League of Critters was found with duckduckgo. of course, any french army would be baguette and mimes themed. life is serious enough i refuse to take my hobby seriously. :)

@tabletopalchemy Жыл бұрын

Lol excellent! Although I think I’d have to go with eclairs as my standard trooper (in addition to the mime assassin)😂