Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game - How to Play SBG - The Basics
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Күн бұрынWant to learn how to play Middle Earth SBG? We take you through how to play middle earth strategy battle game right here!
This How to Play video runs through the basics to get you started in the world of SBG - the LOTR game we all love!
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@patricknilsson1004 4 жыл бұрын
I finally jumped the bandwagon after so many years. Great video.
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Patrick Nilsson awesome news!!! Hope the series helps dude
@andrewnesbitt6475 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t tell you how useful this is for me as a beginner. I’ve picked up Pelennor Fields but the rules seemed quite intimidating until I watched your videos. Now I just need to find some opponents!
@TopTableGaming 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome to here buddy! It’s a great system. Where abouts are you?
@perreyalsdam7994 4 жыл бұрын
I've played LOTR for 18 years, but I still enjoyed this video. Nice setup and great explanation of actions. Keep'em coming!
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Per ReyalsDam thank you friend!!!
@snieves4 3 жыл бұрын
How different is the game from them to now?
@perreyalsdam7994 3 жыл бұрын
@@snieves4 Really not much. You have a variety of new heroic actions and the weapons are more versatile. The best improvement is using heroic strike to increase Your fight value. Earlier a model with a high fight value always had the upper hand, nothing You could do. The deployment is a bit difference. Now You deploy in warbands. Each warband need a captain or hero and can have number of followers after his tier. In the early years You could choose to have only one hero or captain if You wish, which means You could have a big hoard army.
@neilchallis9147 2 жыл бұрын
Brand new to MESGB. This is gold! So useful. Thanks for taking the time.
@josh6151 Жыл бұрын
Woah!, that was a throwback. The intro was the machinima sound right before they started their videos!!!!!
@justinclarke483 4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this video. I have been reading through the rules, but this helps me "see" what happens in a game. Usually I need to play through a game to get the basics before I understand the other rules.
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Justin Clarke hey pal! Really glad it helps, and hope to get some more in depth vids filmed soon! Steve
@ricardoaydin6061 2 жыл бұрын
Instablaster.
@THX-to6gg 4 жыл бұрын
I love this game too I played it a bit years ago. Now I’ve got the new rules and armies book so I’m keen to start collecting again. I quite like the idea of battle companies or nice small scale narrative scenarios.
@pmurnion 3 жыл бұрын
I'm such a middle earth nerd, I looked at the opening setup, heard the word 'ruffians' and straight away I knew its the scouring of the shire.
@mattprescott1912 4 жыл бұрын
Great mate, just what's needed out there a up to date walk through, great job as always 👍👍cavalry, prone, and trapped attacking will be a interesting one 😎😎
@bobquinlan Жыл бұрын
Hi I just got the Battle for Osgiliath boxed set and this has been super helpful. I watched a lot of other videos even gameplay videos but this was the clearest explanation with example that I’ve seen so far. Appreciate it
@ThePaintingCoach 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I've always fancied getting in to middle earth for the same reasons as you mentioned! I do love some of the models
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+The Painting Coach do it!!! I love this game. I’m more of a hobbyist than a gamer but mesbg is such a great system
@ThePaintingCoach 4 жыл бұрын
@@TopTableGaming same here 100% more a hobbyist!
@SGTMaitiMaus 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job. Can’t wait for the rest!
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Jeremy Santiago thanks man! I enjoyed filming this , more to come!
@jillthomason-stewart7820 4 жыл бұрын
Nice - I keep looking at the models and tempted to jump in
@snieves4 3 жыл бұрын
Its satisfying
@jamescramton7486 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this ! I'll be forwarding this to all my friends who I constantly tell that this is the best game that GW makes !! Can't wait for the next episode.
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+James Cramton thanks for watching James! Share away it’s greatly appreciated
@willtijerina5149 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent and looking forward to more!
@kcaudle52 4 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best tutorial videos for any wargame what I have seen. Excellent work. Thank you!
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Kelly Caudle Thank you so much! Really glad it helped you. Steve
@davisandjoyceplumbingandhe2973 10 ай бұрын
Thanks, great help for me and my son just startin out!
@davidmillette719 4 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Thank you!
@richardkerr4458 4 жыл бұрын
this is great please keep going
@tomb4610 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks so much for posting. As a new player that hasn't had a game yet, this is a big help.
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Tom B cheers Tom. Hopefully will help you find your feet in the first game ;)
@LambofGod709 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome game. So many memories :) I finally got back to it and am in love once again.
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Heisenberg great to hear buddy! Such a good time to get back in.
@DatOldeBiker 3 жыл бұрын
The basic rules feel so familiar being a 40k player. I particularly enjoyed the clear and unrushed dialog and look forward to watching more in the future. Great looking setup btw :>)
@TopTableGaming 3 жыл бұрын
+Peter Nicholas thanks man!
@stephenleng426 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I'm just now building a collection with my first purchase being Boromir, Captain of the White Tower. I fully intend on getting the manual, but this was a fantastic ice breaker, cheers!
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+stephen leng hi Stephen, really glad it helped. Boromir is an absolute power house, and a great leader for any army.
@hawkbat8336 3 жыл бұрын
well done. good explanations!
@GamerAddictFrank 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, keep up the great work.
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Gamer Addict Frank thanks buddy
@danelmore2783 24 күн бұрын
Excellent video
@Havgav1989 4 жыл бұрын
Great vid!
@MrMikef350 2 жыл бұрын
This is great mate,just about to get into this game
@TopTableGaming 2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome buddy!!!! Hope to see you on the event circuit soon ;)
@jcrodd7776 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@danielburgess7063 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, really helps me as rules are fairly intimidating at first. Could you just clarify that in a multiple combat do you use all the attacks? Say troll with 3 attack so 3 dice against 3 men so 3 dice for them also?
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Daniel Burgess correct buddy
@smoessmee 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video, clear and to the point.
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Patrick Conroy thanks buddy glad you enjoyed it
@redbeansdice6151 3 жыл бұрын
Hell ya real good video! Thx! 🤘😁
@TopTableGaming 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!! Glad you enjoyed it!
@darrenw2 4 жыл бұрын
Good vid. - helpful for a newbie
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Darren thanks dude. Ye hopefully new players will get something from it.
@ChapterMasterValrak 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, getting into the game and this really does help!
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Chapter Master Valrak thanks man! Glad they help!!! There’s no better lesson than rolling some dice, so if you ever fancy a game get in touch ;) I’ve watched your vids as I am trying to find my way around 40k!
@ChapterMasterValrak 4 жыл бұрын
@@TopTableGaming When you free, mate? I actually joined a Middle Earth Facebook group looking for someone to help me play, do you have discord or anything? I have my email on my about me page on YT if you want to send me a mail and we can talk more :)
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Chapter Master Valrak 100% man. I’ll drop you an email. ;)
@ChapterMasterValrak 4 жыл бұрын
@@TopTableGaming Sorted!
@bloodboughtson9126 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I really like the classroom feel. Also you moved through details in a contextual way that made easy to understand.
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+BloodBought Son you are welcome! Really glad it helped!!! Looking forward to continuing the series
@AsteroidTVGaming 4 жыл бұрын
ah this is just what I needed!
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+AsteroidTV glad it helps brother!!!
@JonnyMitro 4 жыл бұрын
Solid video!
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Jonny Mitro Thanks buddy, I’ve tried to keep it as simple as possible, but give enough information so that the rules are easily taken in
@-Markus- 4 жыл бұрын
It might happen that I swing by the local store tomorrow and if I do, it might happen that a Pelennor box might come with me home...Might happen because of TTGs videos :D
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Marcus Sundbom wooooop! Donit brother!!!
@davidwallin4515 2 жыл бұрын
I've just got into ME SBG and have a question which I hope someone will see. Does fight value come into play any time other than a drawn duel roll? I can't see any other reference to it in the rules but given the emphasis people seem to put on it I feel like I must be missing something?
@themanabroad7800 2 жыл бұрын
did you do the other videos? I am going to buy the starter box next week.
@TopTableGaming 2 жыл бұрын
They’re coming. There’s been a few rules updates so gonna re do in a series I think.
@43jayboe 4 жыл бұрын
Sick tattoo man! Also I am on the precipice with this game. I want to jump in, it’s just so expensive. I’ll get there one day! I LOVE table top war games!
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+43jayboe eBay is your friend dude. You can pick up an entry level army really cheap. What army are you thinking of and where abouts are you?
@43jayboe 4 жыл бұрын
Top Table Gaming I love Gondor but would honestly been into just about anything. Wasn’t sure if there was a starter set that you would need to have like Star Wars legion or similar games. Thanks for the videos man! Appreciate simplifying everything!
@Chopperkelly73 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that, thanks, I’m playing my first game with some old workmates tomorrow. Will be using their minis etc. Have the rules changed much since you made this? Is there a newer rule book in the new osgilliath set?
@TopTableGaming Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim. This was made not long after the introduction of the current rulebook, and other than a feq changed to more intricate parts of the rules, you’ll be fine with this. The rulebook in the new set is the same rules but with the updated faq rulings in it. You won’t need to worry yourself with those at this stage.
@Chopperkelly73 Жыл бұрын
@@TopTableGaming awesome, cheers for the reply 👍
@olractrooprev5237 Жыл бұрын
If there are multiple models in combat say theoden with 2 orcs and the witch king. But the witch is in combat with theoden and 2 riders of rohan. How do you determine how these fight go off?
@mattygee37 4 жыл бұрын
Good video .
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Conan the Barbarian thanks buddy
@martyrace7347 4 жыл бұрын
Gods i love this game
@vincentquentin1498 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice video ! I hope this video will be helpfull for lot of people who don't know this wonderful wargaming
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+VINCENT Quentin thanks for the kind words VINCENT!
@SeniorAdrian 2 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to do this with chess pieces? I want to try it. Like a quick skirmish mode with a chess set.
@TopTableGaming 2 жыл бұрын
I’m theory you can proxy anything you want for models. No reason why not. Just to try it out.
@GreenskinHolland 4 жыл бұрын
QUESTION !! Lets say I want to play mordor. Is the rule book you get from the Battle of Pelennor fields starter set enough or do I need a race specific rule book like before ?
@GreenskinHolland 4 жыл бұрын
Oh and a little more explanation on the Priority fase would be nice. I dont quite understand the way a turn is played.
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+GreenskinHolland hi buddy! “Armies of Lord of the Rings” is the book you need!!! And basically every turn you roll off. The winner goes first in every phase!
@GreenskinHolland 2 жыл бұрын
@@TopTableGaming Only see your response now! Thanks man! :D
@olizapp 4 жыл бұрын
war of the rings 2nd edition please 😀
@gavindrake7683 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! I've just jumped in with buying Smaug, but would love a hobbit army. Any tips for a newbie?
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
+Gavin Drake awesome! Smaug is an amazing model! Hobbit armies are a ton of fun, with all the options in heroes that give different little bonus’ to your army! Maybe there will be a video on hobbit heroes soon ;)
@gavindrake7683 4 жыл бұрын
@@TopTableGaming a video would be amazing! Always nice to have a idea before I buy a bunch of models for no reason haha
@garethmason7920 3 жыл бұрын
Question: If a model looses a fight but doesnt die and therefore backs away an inch, is it free to move where ever it wants next time, or because its within an inch, he will have to charge that model again.
@TopTableGaming 3 жыл бұрын
Free to move. If you start the move phase in a ctrl zone, you can move out of it
@garethmason7920 3 жыл бұрын
@@TopTableGaming brilliant thank you 😁
@garethmason7920 3 жыл бұрын
Must admit the charge mechanic takes some getting use too. Im so use to playing Warhammer and usually when yoy charge its double your movement speed usually. On here its not
@TopTableGaming 3 жыл бұрын
Lol. I suppose it would be odd if you’re new to it. It’s the first rule set I learnt, so feels natural to me lol
@garethmason7920 3 жыл бұрын
@@TopTableGaming one more question (sorry) but thank for answering. Control Zones. Does this mean heros like Aragorn etc all have to stay an inch apart from each other or doesn't that matter? Also (ok maybe 2 questions then lol) say if a model charges a target but ends in base contact of 2. Does this mean i have to pick which of those 2 i attack or do i get to attack both? Reason why im askimg is because at 1 stage you seperated some models for 1v1 so i got slightly confused. Thank you 😁
@HLLTAF 3 жыл бұрын
I tried to like Age of Sigmar, but just couldn't enjoy the battles. I ordered the Pellanor Fields box just before so getting ready to play!
@TopTableGaming 3 жыл бұрын
+Market Forces awesome. It’s a great system
@jackremmert8477 3 жыл бұрын
Can someone explain what a Strength 4 hit is? Like when cavalry is charging?
@TopTableGaming 3 жыл бұрын
+Jack Remmert not sure what your asking jack? Is it something I reference to in the video? It was a while ago I filmed it but if you get me a time stamp I’ll explain for you no problem
@jackremmert8477 3 жыл бұрын
@@TopTableGaming Apologies, it was not specific in the video. I was just looking for an answer. Hoping a seasoned professional like yourself could help out or point me in the right direction.
@TopTableGaming 3 жыл бұрын
Jack Remmert ah Ok So a str4 hit is when a model with “str4” on their stat line strikes another model. Or a model may take a “str4” hit from a crossbow or something like that. You’d then compare on the “wound chart” a “str4” hit, against the def value of the character being hit and roll to see if it causes damage.
@Moose_97 3 жыл бұрын
I've collected 40K stuff for a few years, would love to collect Middle Earth but the models are smaller than the 40K ones and I'm not the best at painting :(
@TopTableGaming 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, don’t let that put you off. The models are a tiny bit smaller, but there are also bigger models, trolls, fell beasts, brown, eagles. Check out some of my painting tutorials also for tips. It’s an amazing game system
@richardbeach3190 3 жыл бұрын
So is melee fight characteristic just a tiebreaker?
@TopTableGaming 3 жыл бұрын
+Richard Beach ye if dice rolls tie, higher fight value wins.
@richardbeach3190 3 жыл бұрын
Why is there a ranged fight value on models that do not have ranged attacks?(such as the Uruk-hai Beserker) thanks for making this great video it’s really informational and a lot quicker than reading the rules to new players
@TopTableGaming 3 жыл бұрын
+Richard Beach all models have a ranged attack value, not sure why, can only assume it’s something to do with the formula they use to create and cost the profiles.
@richardbeach3190 3 жыл бұрын
Top Table Gaming thanks for helping me! I can’t wait for more MESBG content in the future!
@TopTableGaming 3 жыл бұрын
+Richard Beach it’s coming pal. Our studio re furb is almost complete
@dd61125 3 жыл бұрын
hello nice vidoe. i am banned from my local games workshop in hampshire for stealing so i can no longer play
@JB_Editz125 Жыл бұрын
exactly 50,000 veiws
@aidanhart9871 4 жыл бұрын
hobbit archers ..better shoot value and same strength bows as gondor archers....... surely GW wouldnt stat pad just to make $$
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
The Hobbits have had these stats for years, they’re not new 😉 Hobbits also only have a short bow so a range of 18’’ compared to Gondor’s 24’’. Warriors of Gondor also have a defence of 5 base, so strength 2 bows would need 6 to wound whereas a hobbit at defence 3 would be wounded on 5s. Warriors of Minas Tirith also have a higher fight value and access to shields and spears and the shieldwall rule if they’re armed with a shield. It’s not as simple as just looking at a single stat value 😉 - TTG Ben
@aidanhart9871 4 жыл бұрын
@@TopTableGaming yes fair enough youve convinced me xD thank you good sir for your speedy response .. i have to admit when 10 yr old me saw in the newspaper " people required for wargames" i was not expecting a room full of guys rolling dice...fast forward 16 yrs and ive finally started :D
@TopTableGaming 4 жыл бұрын
It’s a great time to join this hobby, and the Middle-Earth community is an awesome one to join in with! Join the Top Table Gaming Community Facebook group and you’ll see what I mean 😊 - TTG Ben
@dejiodejio139 4 жыл бұрын
How about zooming in on your illustrations, charts or diagrams. We don’t really need to see you all the time, we just need to hear you.
@MVeminor7 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your post. Do you have any other 'walkthroughs' or tutorials? I've seen both parts 1 and 2 that you made. I also bought Pelannor and have no one to play with but, I love the game (I'm teaching my wife - good luck). Thanks again, I'll keep watching buddy. PS I'm in the New York USA area. Are there any 'fanzines' for the game?
@TopTableGaming 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Michael. Thank you for the kind words. I haven’t got round to making part 3 but I will for sure. And yes. My buddy Damian actually creates “SBG” a fanzine. Drop him an email at sbgmagazine at gmail.com
@MVeminor7 2 жыл бұрын
@@TopTableGaming Hey buddy, Thanks for the reply. I'll be sure and check it out. Can you maybe make a video where you just play one phase through with an explanation of moves and rolls. I know it sounds basic but, there are no videos I can find that show just a simple turn in SBG. I know I can always apply special rules as I progress. Just one turn to show how it all plays out. Thanks so much mate!!!
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