Fun fact: EU was actually a board game first. The makers of the video game were playing it and went “this is really complicated, it would be much simpler to do this as a video game”. Thus Europa Universalis (and I think paradox interactive as a whole) was born. So this isn’t JUST a reimplementation of the video games: it’s a remake of the original board game. At least that’s how I remember it. Might be getting stuff wrong.
@TKaz84
Жыл бұрын
Europa Universalis: The Board Game: The Video Game: The Board Game took too much space on the cover 😅
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Neat! I didn't know that!
@craftsmenMC
Жыл бұрын
@@RTFM well now you know! ☺️ happy to be of service!
@jtfike
Жыл бұрын
If I hadn’t been playing EU since the first EU video game, I confess this would be a beast to learn. And even the board game has so many elements that video game familiarity makes it easier.
@jasono.6168
Жыл бұрын
Complicated? Yes. Absolutely awesome? Also, yes!
@theinnerparty5295
Жыл бұрын
Heavy board gaming at its absolute finest. A triumph.
@Abahrelgazalia
Жыл бұрын
Great video! This is a game where you really have to play a bit to start to understand how all of the rules and systems fit together. Generally, though, they fit together pretty well and it's an epic experience worth the time. One mistake I saw: If another player takes your realm's event, you may choose to take the monarch on that event for free. You only pay two admin power for the ruler if the event remains unpicked at the end of the round.
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Ah, quite right. The publishers didn't even spot that one. I've added a note. Thanks!
@Unfawkable
Жыл бұрын
Never thought I'd see the day when I would play a board game more complicated than Twilight Imperium. Hope it grows on me, looks magnificent.
@Sumosh27
9 ай бұрын
I had more than 5k hours at EU4. I can say that this version is worth to learn and play. Guide is crystal clear. Appriciated sir ❤
@RTFM
9 ай бұрын
Thanks! That's an impressive record btw!
@Malakai705
6 ай бұрын
5k wow nice! I have 1.5k and thought that was much...
@jomarba2
Жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this video for a long time. Thank you for taking the massive amount of time just to make it and learn the rules. Your videos are a breath of fresh air, simple and straight forward. Im sure I will learn this game in no time.
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
@Sajatzsiraf
Жыл бұрын
Well, let's say it like this, if this was the first time I would have ever seen any content about this game, I would buy it immediately. As it stands, it should arrive within a couple weeks already. :)
@heinhtetoo-h2o559
Жыл бұрын
yes! This is the video I’ve been waiting for. Thx for the detail explanation. This helps a lot. Now I can ease my group into the game with this video.
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! Happy to help!
@andersolin3084
Жыл бұрын
Your Twilight Imperium video saved me many hours, and this will do that as well! Thank you sir!
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@bardospace
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found this video! I backed this game as my teenage son LOVES the computer game (but like you at the beginning, i have never quite been able to bring myself to hit that start game button on the video game). I know I could figure it out on my own, but this video is really going to help speed up the process of learning this beast. Thank you!
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad I could help!
@bigzhopel1608
8 ай бұрын
Necroposting for sure but god how good the editing is. Thank you for the video, man. Appreciated!
@RTFM
7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you like it!
@timberthus2562
Ай бұрын
No such thing as necroposting on KZitem.
@adryxele9080
Ай бұрын
absolute master piece of an explanatory video, thank you sir.
@RTFM
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you like it!
@vanslade2977
Жыл бұрын
This is awesome. One of the most difficult boardgame to learn, explained by one of the Best! This is perfect thanks for the work.
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@the80thdoctor78
Жыл бұрын
Truely excellent! Thank you so much sir. I played the game a couple of times but I never really understood what I really did often times. This helped me a lot declattering my brain.
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@peterixon8708
7 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks so much for simplifying what can initially appear an intimidating game.
@RTFM
7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Happy to help!
@drhartsig
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you! There were two errors I noticed so far. One in the section regarding rulers changing due to events (no admin cost if another player took your event, yes admin if no one took it), and one in marriage to another player (the deck to draw from is chosen by the active player)
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I had already added a note about the ruler cost, but I'll add another for the marriage card draw.
@carrickrichards2457
Жыл бұрын
Useful, well organised and thorough. Thank you, your help was very neccessary. FYI 'Lets get started' @ 2:15
@Shoknar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. It was extremely clear and precise. I was able to understand many obscure points even if I still have some left^^. Your examples are perfect and you showed a nice set of the game. Thanks to you, once again.
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Glad I was able to help!
@bigbigtimeboy
Жыл бұрын
Dude...thanks a bunch... I was planning on setting up the Deluxe full mat to start and just slug through it....BUT after watching I think I'll start basic for the first game. Thx bro!
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Haha, yeah definitely go for a smaller one your first time out. Once players have experience it goes a lot faster, but the sheer number of options really slows things down when you're learning.
@benjaminlewis4667
Жыл бұрын
Amazing introduction video! Masterpiece of a game.
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@karstenengelmann925
Жыл бұрын
Lol! I did not notice the ..i.. on London during the declare war segment until the second time around! 😂😂😂
@dawafflesupreme
Жыл бұрын
The opening was very funny, made me say "ahaha".
@ImperatorZed
Жыл бұрын
Great introduction to an amazing game.
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ibrahimerol5639
4 ай бұрын
Tomorrow (Saturday) we are going to play our first game with 6 players. I'm very excited and here to learn some stuff. Looking at rule book, have some knowledge from PC game (100+ hours and still noob). Still feelling I don't know anything, a bit nervous :)
@RTFM
4 ай бұрын
Hope it goes well for you!
@clearyourthirdeye
2 ай бұрын
Thanks, this is very helpful!
@RTFM
2 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@nikolaus.kopernikus
Жыл бұрын
Errata: You only have to pay 2 admin. power for a new purple ruler, when it is the remaining event in the game with a historical leader on it. Otherwise, if another player picks an event with an opponent‘s realm ruler, you don‘t have to pay for it.
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Yep, there's already a note added about that.
@Kim_Jong-un1356
Жыл бұрын
...just like my parents wanted for me. LOL =D
@BrandonCollins907
Жыл бұрын
very thorough. Thanks dude.
@JohnSmith-nh2te
Жыл бұрын
This is awesome
@3MBG
Жыл бұрын
Excellent work on this video. Very well done. I love the wee asides as well about colonialism and crusades.
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! I really appreciate that!
@bergstro
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this.
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Happy to do it!
@mordenthral8624
Жыл бұрын
Looks like the expanded gameplay example isn't up at Aegir Games yet. Great job on this, I was just reading through the rules myself.
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was told it would be up pretty soon after I posted this but oh well.
@Torkeep
Жыл бұрын
You should definitely try the video game. Start on the learners Island (Ireland) and go from there. That said, now I want to see a playthrough of the board game! ;)
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
One of these days I'll get to it. It's just such a big hurtle to get started. Once I do I'm sure I'll get sucked in. As for playthroughs, this is a tough one because of how long and complicated it is, otherwise I would've done a runthrough of it over on Rahdo's channel. That being said, I am considering doing full game playthroughs on RTFM at some point, but that'll probably be a little while.
@Torkeep
Жыл бұрын
@@RTFM yes, I figured it might be on Rahdo's channel, but if you do it on your channel, even better. I agree that it is a big beast though, and no playthrough is going to be short. As for the video game, I would almost suggest starting with no expansions enabled, just clean vanilla, though I admit that with all the patches, it may still be intimidating, and I am not entirely sure how much added complexity the patches would add.
@ottobenthaus3349
Жыл бұрын
@@RTFM and once you ate accustomed to The game Switch to The anbennar mod
@joetheeskimo8885
Жыл бұрын
Ireland is only learners island in Crusader Kings. With EU4 you'll want something like Portugal or the Ottomans.
@vincentlemmens3206
Жыл бұрын
Great video ! It has been very helpful. Was wondering if Aegir Games was considering having subtitles for this video in other languages than Klingon 😉
@WiseWombat
Жыл бұрын
Just letting you know that there is a mistake when discussing Reatreat from battle at kzitem.info/news/bejne/lpeQ3YyBbHmmdXo the defender cannot retreat across a sea zone. They can only retreat to a province adjancent by land.
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
So I'm looking at the rulebook and it doesn't specify that they must retreat by land, just that it must be an adjacent area. Coastal areas with ports are considered adjacent if they face the same sea zone, which is why it seems like this would be ok. That being said, I've sent a message to the designer and will add a note if my interpretation is incorrect.
@atheist_addict
4 ай бұрын
Shea is the king.
@ThoriberoCaroli
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am thoroughly in love with this game, but I do amdit I need some dating advice to make it work. X)
@Faither011
7 ай бұрын
thank god they made it into a good game
@Moffattt
3 ай бұрын
random question from a guy who just found out about this game. does advisors and leaders/generals clear their injury at the end of the turn? or are they permanent until they die?
@eivindvetlesen856
3 ай бұрын
They are permanent. These represent general health, both aging and wounds. There's a card that'll let you heal one wound immediately following a Battle however.
@JesperHasteen
Жыл бұрын
I think this game might be more difficult than EU4 :P
@timoseppa9124
4 ай бұрын
Enjoying the video. Note to your future self: You will need a haircut.
@charles8601
Жыл бұрын
Trust me, EU4 is super easy, all you have to do is select the Ottomans on the start screen and you win!
@user-jf7tw9ee1d
Жыл бұрын
When trading Provinces between players, only the active player pays 1 Administrative Power? or the other player pay for it too?
@robertomendeztorres
Жыл бұрын
Both pay the Administrative Power.
@sylvander4972
8 ай бұрын
whyyyy did I buy this game XDDD It will take more effort to learn this then making a spacerocket
@konradb.5305
3 ай бұрын
why... why i bought this game... it's massiiiiiveeeeee....
@ronaldg7522
Жыл бұрын
Holy sh..
@Twotailedkit
Жыл бұрын
i roflmao i have the same phone wallpaper on my work phone :)
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Haha nice! I find it very helpful.
@jessel3621
Жыл бұрын
The trigger warning about colonialism is pretty laughable. This is a historical game with assassinations and wars.
@Jezza_One
Жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on the giant play mat. Do you find the game board isnt big enough?
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
I occasionally found the board to be a little busy when there's a lot of pieces on them. Made it kinda difficult to find certain regions with my kindergarten level geography skills. So for that I might recommend it, but the game does already take up a ton of space, so you better have a big enough table if you want the board to be even bigger.
@Jezza_One
Жыл бұрын
@@RTFM I have a massive gaming table 10 foot by 4 foot. 👍
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
@@Jezza_One oh well then yeah, go nuts
@Ar_bgg
Ай бұрын
Nice and useful video, talking too fast though
@E_Poltz
Жыл бұрын
Where can I buy this outside the US it Europe?
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
You can buy it at the publisher's website aegirgames.com
@deathstar9297
Жыл бұрын
i live in turkey how can i buy this board game
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
I don't know if they have worldwide shipping, but you can buy it at their website aegirgames.com
@Anomaliateam
11 ай бұрын
How cut draw with other players? i didn't see any rules about it
@RTFM
11 ай бұрын
I'm not sure I understand your question. Can you rephrase that?
@Anomaliateam
11 ай бұрын
@@RTFM how cut ties between player (for every time a tie happen during the game,not only for the resolve of tier of the trade cards)
@RTFM
10 ай бұрын
@@Anomaliateam Unfortunately there are different tiebreakers for different effects in the game. If you give a specific trigger I could tell you, but there's no one standard method.
@Anomaliateam
10 ай бұрын
@@RTFM So you could tell me all kind of tiebreakers? (it should not exist so many i think )
@RTFM
10 ай бұрын
@@Anomaliateam Well...no. I mean I could, but the rulebook is huge and I don't want to go through the entire thing finding every possible tiebreaker. What I recommend is not worrying about it until you come across an issue where you would be tied. Then just look up the rules for that specific thing.
@harrowedone974
Жыл бұрын
the board game is definitely harder than the pc game.
@RTFM
Жыл бұрын
Well then maybe I'll finally have to give the video game a try
@Mr_J1984
Жыл бұрын
Love the video, don't love the compulsive need to apologize for history you had zero part in. It's cringey and awkward. Please stop. It's a board game, not a philosophical treatise.
@chadmrrsn
Жыл бұрын
It made it hard to follow too
@Malakai705
6 ай бұрын
I kind of like it. But I understand that it can feel weird being interrupted when trying to understand complex rules.
@Breakingbad_habits
6 ай бұрын
@@Malakai705I agree, I think its good to acknowledge the very real and often horrible history of what we are simulating when playing this game
@radamescorujo5578
3 ай бұрын
It's history. instead of feeling grossed by IT and afraid to talk about it, Learn from it. THOSE THAT Don't KNOW THEIR HISTORY ARE DOOMED TO REPEAT IT.
@bojohannesen4352
Ай бұрын
@@radamescorujo5578no one mentioned being grossed out by or afraid of history. Don't build strawmen.
@caladanbruth9549
Жыл бұрын
After watching this video I am a little worried about how colonization is handled in this game. Is there any historical reference in the rule book about this period of time? Is it possible to play without colonization?
@robertomendeztorres
Жыл бұрын
The Rulebook contains the following text about colonization: “While some states will flourish in this environment, and even grow into positions of global dominance, other civilizations will suffer and disappear almost completely A lot of what the colonial and imperialist powers of that era did in their struggle for power and riches is of course highly problematic when viewed through modern eyes. Knowledge of the many key events and developments of that time period is nonetheless crucial to understanding how we have come to be where we are in the world of today. The game views the world through the eyes of the European powers of that day and age, not because we endorse what they did, but because it is a way to help us understand some of the choices they made. Perhaps we can then see more clearly how or why parts of history unfolded in the way they did, while also giving players the freedom to explore somewhat realistic “what if” scenarios in the setting of this time period.” You can play some Scenarios in which the colonization aspect of the game is not in play. Also you can create your own Scenarios that would do exactly that.
@WinnieTehPoop
10 ай бұрын
Ritalin
@dawafflesupreme
Жыл бұрын
This game solidifies my belief that video games should not be DIRECTLY adapted to board game versions. XCOM's board game only worked because it was a fresh angle and not at all like the game.
@chepachii
Жыл бұрын
This game is freaking awesome bro. Several plays and its a straight 10/10
@Sajatzsiraf
Жыл бұрын
I would strongly disagree with this. Many forms of entertainment have made the crossing successfully. And, this is not a direct adaptation, there are several adjustments, a lot of streamlining, and exploration of alternate ways to give the same 'feel' as the pc version did. I would venture to guess that if you have invested time and energy into the Paradox grand strategy games, with enjoyment, then this will be great for you. Otherwise, what would have been needed is a completely different sort of game, which is entirely against what the designers, the IP owner, and ultimately the players were looking for.
@taxag1134
Жыл бұрын
After playing both a solo campaign and a couple multiplayer campaigns with earlier versions of the rules of this board game, I disagree. I feel like the developers have done a great job of translating EU4 into a board game that has the feel of the PC game and actually plays well. A lot of EU4's mechanics actually translate quite well, in my opinion. Most importantly, though, I have enjoyed every minute playing this board game. Its a LONG game, though, and Shea wasn't kidding when he said to expect to dedicate a weekend to playing it with a group (at least any of the longer scenarios), but I have definitely come away each time feeling like it was worth my time to spend doing so.
@mzy115
Жыл бұрын
what man? you think xcom board game is ok? and you think EUPOP is not? I dont know how wrong you are.
@ImperatorZed
Жыл бұрын
The video game of Europa Universalis is an overcomplicated unplayable mess. The board game is awesome and playable. I'd say the board game fixed the video game.
@obiezeoputa7748
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great video
@jomarba2
Жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this video for a long time. Thank you for taking the massive amount of time just to make it and learn the rules. Your videos are a breath of fresh air, simple and stright forward. Im sure I will learn this game in no time.
Пікірлер: 125