Thanks so much, Paul! What a wonderful and honest review - I really appreciate it. Yes, we've had our discussions and as you point out, the new "March to the Sound of the Guns" is posted on BGG for those that feel more comfortable using it. The idea is that the Union player has tough choices to make on the first day and "gamewise" that means deciding to commit his playing resources (i.e., Event Cards, Division Priorities, etc.) to either getting his units up and in position or offering a viable counterattack option against Heth, etc. In any case, those who disagree with that philosophy can certainly use the option - or invent their own! No harm - no foul - just enjoy the game as you wish. Thanks again for a great video!
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hermann. One of the hardest things about doing reviews is balancing the appreciation for guys like you who invent and nurture these products with a fair assessment from a buyers point of view. Hopefully I did okay. I’ll get my comment sheet to you later today - mostly small stuff and future ideas.
@bryanmayfield7916
2 жыл бұрын
I am completely new to this but the game seems really interesting, yet complicated. Any suggestions on games for beginners. Something to work up to games like this.
@tonysittner4185
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review. I actually purchased this game based on your unboxing video. I've been mainly interested in WWII games and although I have three of Revolution blind sword games but haven't gotten in to the yet; but having you point out the similarities I decided to start playing one as a precursor to starting A Most Fearful Sacrifice. The game looks to be fantastic. I love the size.
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, I think you are going to like this one. When you get around to the Revolution/blind swords series, resist the urge to do Longstreet Attacks first because it is so big. I learned with Thunder in the Ozarks - Pea Ridge. There’s some cool videos on the history of the battle that are the worth watching as a warm up to get the game out and play. Let me know how your AMFS games go once you dig into it. - Paul
@Tombonzo
2 жыл бұрын
Great Review, Paul! I can’t wait to see the next video your working on for this game. New to this system, and Civil war games in general, that next video will be extremely helpful. Thanks!
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
Okay Tom…, the next one is for you! - Paul
@Tombonzo
2 жыл бұрын
@@theoakenknight1748 Thank you kind Sir! 😊
@richardokrent8445
2 жыл бұрын
I have played all the Gettysburg games going back to the original Avalon Hill game. This is the best designed game of this battle I have ever seen. Great review
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
Me too! And I have the same opinion, keeping in mind how big a leap forward Richard Berg brought to us back in the 70’s. But, as painful as it is for an old guy to admit, the new games both in terms of design and especially production, are better! - Paul
@richardokrent8445
2 жыл бұрын
@@theoakenknight1748 You are so right . Just to let you know have been playing wargames since 1965. This system gives us a quicker way to play these games then GMTs modifications of Berg's system . By the way i agree those games are also great. The big appeal is the numerous scenarios which allows play of some parts of the battle in a few hours.
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
@@richardokrent8445 Hi Richard. Well, you are my senior in wargaming by about 3 years. We’re you an Avalon Hill guy, or an SPI guy? You know…, in all these years I have never played a large-format Gettysburg scenario! Just the full battle. The cool thing about AMFS is that I’m at 17:00 on July 2nd, and I am not stalling out. Having a great time with Longstreet attacking the round tops. Turning into a real brawl. More AMFS is coming; I’ll have my “how I play it” video out sometime midweek, and a play demo using those rules mods out shortly thereafter. I just have to get my game in process to a decision - it’s so cool I can’t tear it down just to do a video! 😁 Thanks for commenting. - Paul
@richardokrent8445
2 жыл бұрын
@@theoakenknight1748 I p layed both SPI and Avalon Hill.
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
@@richardokrent8445 Ahhhh…., I was an Avalon Hill guy until the late 70s. Something about the mounted maps I think. Then I was heavy into Victory Games, still one of my favorite all-time publishers. - Paul
@steveoh9285
2 жыл бұрын
You nailed it Paul, I now always look forward to your insightful videos - keep up the excellent work, sir!
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Steve. I'll be cranking out another once I get the game I'm playing on my table to a resolution. Getting on to noon on July 2nd, Longstreet's guys are moving on to Warfield Ridge. About as good as wargaming gets! -- Paul
@robertmoffitt1336
2 жыл бұрын
Lol, "But sir I don't want to be a poltroon"...😄 Great video, thanks!👍
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Robert. More coming! - Paul
@NapoleonsTriumph
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, how did I miss this on KS.
@theoakenknight1748
Жыл бұрын
Hello Mr Triumph. I have been told by none other than Herm that a 2nd printing is in the works, possibly beginning this month. Keep checking the Flying Pig web site and cross your fingers! - Paul
@A._J_.
2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to your next video about the Union army fix and also the FP updated charts, then I'll consider.
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
Hi AJ. Hermann tells me that his “March to the Sound of the Guns” rule is up on BGG. The draft I saw was pretty close to what I am doing, and I know it works. I am using charts that I downloaded from BGG and they work fine. I assume the ones Flying Pig makes available will be even better, so I would not worry about the charts. Hermann also tells me that sales are brisk, so don’t wait too long. This could end up as another $400 civil war game on Nobleknights once it is out of print.
@A._J_.
2 жыл бұрын
@@theoakenknight1748 eh, i can always catch it on the 2nd printing.
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
OK AJ! 👍
@A._J_.
2 жыл бұрын
@@theoakenknight1748 refresh my memory. what is your March to the Sound of the Guns fix?
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
@@A._J_. Actually, Hermann came up with that name, and he has posted something on BGG. I will be posting a video describing my unofficial tweaks that will include my version of the rule. Basically, in my world, MttG is a rule that a puts units entering as reinforcements into a special status, whereby they are automatically activated when their controlling headquarters (usually a Corps) is drawn from the activation deck. Such units are assigned a maneuver order, and take a full move down a primary road (only). They retain the MttG status until one of a few things occur, such as leaving the primary road. The rule does 2 things: 1) reinforcing units receive at least 1 move a turn, and, 2) Corps commanders can give priority to engaged divisions and fight a battle effectively. Hope to have my video posted this evening, so stay tuned! - Paul
@flyingpiggamespublishing
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video!
@theoakenknight1748
4 ай бұрын
Hello. You are welcome. FYI: That as a somewhat older video; so happens that my current project is also based on AMFS, so stay tuned….. - Paul
@SagaciousHamster
2 жыл бұрын
Poltroon - a spiritless coward. (Merriam Webster)
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh, Mr Webster…, always there when you need him. Now where’s my thesaurus? - Paul
@hankczinaski915
Жыл бұрын
Great review. If there's one thing that puts me off playing these types of wargames, it's giant stacks and status counters. Smart design ftw.
@theoakenknight1748
Жыл бұрын
Hi Hank! Let me guess.., you don't have much use for the "Great Campaigns of the ACW" system. Pretty hefty stacks there.... Take care..., and thanks for commenting! -- Paul
@paulaceto6492
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Paul. I hope to get to my copy of this soon. You mentioned LBG's Rally Round the Flag Corps Command. What was your final verdict on it? Is it salvageable? I have come close several time grabbing a copy on e-Bay over the last year. I have a soft spot for "rescue games" that, with a little TLC, can turn out to be diamonds in the rough.
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul. Well, I did a lot of work on the Corps command game, just because physically it is so cool! If you look at the last video in the series I did you will pretty much see where I ended up with it. I actually played my version with a live opponent and it was a lot of fun. I never posted my rule mods on BGG because if you look, they have a policy against that. What I did do is contact the LBG guy who is supposedly reworking the system; he asked for copies and I sent him copies of everything I had. Been over a year and nothing has happened. But, the Division Command game rules were reworked and published, and the company was good enough to send me a copy gratis. Have not tried it out yet, but maybe I should. Anyway, I really enjoy playing the Corps Command game on the Division Command map. Same map, just a lot bigger! And for the brigade command game…, just say no. Over $1000 for a broken game…, I don’t think so. Hope this helps…. - Paul
@paulaceto6492
2 жыл бұрын
@@theoakenknight1748 Thanks. In case I ever decide to pull the trigger on the CC game, do you still have copies of your mods?
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
@@paulaceto6492 Hi Paul, I never uploaded them to BGG because it against their policies to upload variants to any game that is in print. I can see that, because it really is Lost Battalion’s game. I remember that my mods were written to layer on top of the CC rule book, I did not rewrite the manual. Let me look in my archives and see what I have. - Paul
@Phalanx11
2 жыл бұрын
I drove through Gettysburg once....
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
I was there for the 125th anniversary, and it was an awesome experience. It’s hard to imagine the sheer size of the place unless you see it. Five miles from the peace monument on oak hill to big round top. They other thing that I will never forget are the small devotions on the graves at cemetery hill. Not the park service flags, but things put there by family members. Vey touching. - Paul
@kenc9236
2 жыл бұрын
The map is beautiful.
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! And well designed from a game play point of view too! - Paul
@john-lenin
Жыл бұрын
Assuming competent officers is always a mistake.
@theoakenknight1748
Жыл бұрын
Hi John. I’d go farther; assume “political generals” are incompetent. Thanks for the comment!! - Paul
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