I am ecstatic that I found this play-through. I read through the rule book and almost gave up hope of figuring everything out. Thanks for an excellent series.
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome CM! Once you master this one, the other games in Simonitch's system will be much easier to learn. I also did a Holland '44 series if you are interested.... -- Paul
@DT-wy1wp
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this vid, such a big help. I will point out one rule you missed that states you must take a shot of schnapps at the beginning of every german turn
@michaelstearnesstearnes1498
2 жыл бұрын
I do the same thing when playing "The Hunters". Especially when (and if) I make it to 1942-43.
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
The best is when you are the Captain in U-boot and you crack open the 'bier' to improve crew morale (actually part of the game). With 4 players I think you can guess what happens! Du, Du, Liegst Mir im Herzen.... Ya ya Ya ya, weist nicht wie gut ich dir bin!
@urmetlepp1
2 жыл бұрын
Really nice gameplay video, thanks for that! Friendly suggestion - please consider to record on 1080p quality next time.
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
First thank you for the suggestion. I switched cameras and I expect all future videos will be 1900 x 1080, viewable in HD. Lots of new procedures, software, and ideas going into my channel reboot. Thanks again!! -- Paul
@Jackdaw5
Жыл бұрын
I just got the game and this is very useful as I learn the rules. Thanks!
@theoakenknight1748
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ian. You are most welcome! Hint: As the US, do not try to take Cherbourg until you have the peninsula cut off. When I first started with this game it looked so easy to drive down the coast to take it; lost every time. Enjoy the game! - Paul
@kenx8176
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. It doesn't look like my kind of game but I have to watch the next video to see how the narrative continues from here.
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Ken. Have a look and see. If you like one-map hex-and-counter historical games, you would be hard pressed to do better. This, and the others in the system by Mark are among the best in the hobby. Enjoy! --Paul
@unachimba9
3 жыл бұрын
44.24 No strategic move on Turn 1 Rules (9.8.7) Turn 1 Exception: No units may use Strategic Movement or Truck Movement on Turn 1.
@unachimba9
3 жыл бұрын
46.12 Also no truck movement!
@theoakenknight1748
3 жыл бұрын
Most excellent! Thank you! - Paul
@unachimba9
3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to watching this play out
@theoakenknight1748
3 жыл бұрын
You won’t have to wait long..., the video is “in the can” and waiting to be edited. Look for the next chunk later this week. Paul
@wgoulding
Жыл бұрын
@1:05:52 Again, not familiar with the Normandy '44 rules, but usually if a defender or attacker can't pay the entire step loss required by the combat results table, the opposite side has their step losses reduced by that deficit.
@Stiglr
3 жыл бұрын
Nice explanations; I think you could actually learn to play this game from these videos.
@xPEACExTSM
3 жыл бұрын
I Agree Mr. Stiglr. Certainly, as a solid reference while learning.
@HeavyH2006
2 жыл бұрын
Great playthrough. My game box just arrived so I'll be watching this closely. Good concise playthrough & good commentary of watch-outs & rules. Big thanks. Great channel find. I'll be subscribing. Thanks.
@theoakenknight1748
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! I just put out part 1 for a Fire in the Sky tutorial/playthrough if you are interested. Doing the December 1941 Japanese turn, which is always the hardest to get right in any Pacific Theater WW 2 game.
@aslredbarricades
10 ай бұрын
I do not believe that Strategic Movement is allowed on Turn 1 of the Invasion- hence the SM unit in Caen would not be able to reach that far forward etc.
@theoakenknight1748
10 ай бұрын
Hello AB. You probably have me on this one. The hardest part of learning a game solitaire is that you have nobody to catch your mistakes! But then, I have you guys to help, so I am in pretty good shape after all. - P
@vstar7196
2 жыл бұрын
Nice to know that the game plays well in solitaire.
@theoakenknight1748
Жыл бұрын
Hello V Star. Yes, Normandy 44 does indeed play well solitaire -- there is no hidden information, and of course the old-style alternating player turns works as well. Same is true for all the other games in the series, such as Holland 44, etc. N'44 happens to be one of my very favorite operational WW 2 games. It's awesome sauce! -- Paul
@unachimba9
3 жыл бұрын
56.32 Did the whole MAF attack out of a flooded hex? • CRT SHIFT: If ALL units in the MAF are attacking across a Major River hexside, a Flooded hexside or out of a Flooded hex, or any combination of those three, the attacker suffers one column shift left (1L) on the CRT, in addition to any halving effects. This shift does NOT apply to Minor Rivers
@theoakenknight1748
3 жыл бұрын
unachimba9 Yup! Great catch! Something about making a game exposes all the “squishy parts” of my rules understanding. I really sharpen my grip on the rules when I do a video! Paul
@wgoulding
Жыл бұрын
@42:04 Not familiar with the rules for Normandy '44, but in Ukraine '43 you can't have ZOC bonds that cross a river hexside
@b-Dog9
2 жыл бұрын
Tanks roll separate on the invasion turn
@jeffanderson5406
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, informative and entertaining. On your big attacks where you get the D2/A1 result, if the defender only has one step the attacker suffers no losses. The Americans are going to want those two steps. I would like a complete game and the Americans are going to run out of troops and lose before turn 7.
@unachimba9
3 жыл бұрын
at 105.00 the allies shouldnt lose a step because of this.
@unachimba9
3 жыл бұрын
and again1.07.30
@theoakenknight1748
3 жыл бұрын
Oh man, you guys are going to improve my play, and help all the other viewers. Thank you! - P
@mrV69
Жыл бұрын
I am getting confused how do you figure out the odds?
@theoakenknight1748
Жыл бұрын
Hello Mr V. It’s been a while, but the base odds are computed like any other game. But then, there are column shifts depending on a number of factors, such as troop quality, armor quality, air support, naval support, and so forth. It’s pretty sophisticated, but once you get used to it it will flow. Nice thing is that it is pretty much the same in all the 19xx games, so once you know the system, it carries over from game-to-game. Hope this helps. Merry Christmas to you and yours! - Paul
@mrV69
Жыл бұрын
@@theoakenknight1748 I mean if I was attacking and it was like 13 to 5 like is there a sheet or something that has the odds on the game? how do I figure out the odds from start?
@santiagotorres3627
3 жыл бұрын
Disrupted paratroopers no, scattered. Lot of rules errors.
@theoakenknight1748
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Santiago. If I recall, I put the wrong counter on the American jumpers but corrected it before there was any effect on the game. It is amazing how hard it is to play the game, manage the camera, and narrate all at the same time! At any rate, look farther into the recording and I think you will see your point addressed. Paul
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