Can't help but notice you didn't mention I won the last game... no one likes a sore loser Sam.

This game might provide a new arc to this channel

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

That is true!! 😂 seeing as it’s consuming my life rn I think you all will see quite a bit more Arcs!

@SuddenlyUpsidedown

11 күн бұрын

booooooo!!! (nice pun)

"How dark do you want your video to be?" Lord of the board: "YES"

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

That’s my style!! 🚀

@PurpleMoosePlays

14 күн бұрын

Lol, you are not wrong, but somehow even in the lowest of light, he manages to make the colors pop and what light there is is so masterfully placed as well.

@Volvary

12 күн бұрын

@@LordoftheBoard The light play in this video is really good. Especially loved seeing the lights change as the Initiative token was spinning

@LordoftheBoard

12 күн бұрын

@@Volvary so happy to see you noticed that small detail ❤️ thank you!!

@Kufunninapuh

5 күн бұрын

@@LordoftheBoard It matches the board of Arcs perfectly and that is one of the prettiest pieces of cardboard I've ever seen.

Kyle Ferrin my beloved 🍄

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

He never misses!! Ferrin Space is amazing!

@justsomewater339

15 күн бұрын

Absolutely! There's something so whimsical and nostalgic about his art that activates neurons for me 🏞️

I swear your videos get cooler every time you post! This game looks so awesome!

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! This means a lot 🥲

Yes! Would love ARCS content from you!

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

Definitely more will come!!! ❤️

Great video Sam! Love Arcs as well and everyone ive introduced it to so far is hooked!

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

It's so good! And same experience here :)

Sam that intro was KILLER!

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

Thank you very much Cole! :)

“Which is really rude” lol

A lot of love went into the making of this video and it shows. Great work.

@LordoftheBoard

4 күн бұрын

Thanks a ton!

Slick video thanks! Super clear explanation of the mechanics as well, think it's most understandable one I've seen

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

I appreciate that! I think my style works for some. I have this annoying tendency to almost teach the game as opposed to just explain. But I think I’ve found a mix that works for me!

The way you explain things/the editing is perfect. This is the pacing and perfect amount of info to really get an understanding of what I needed to know

As I don't have a great ability to get in person games going as much as I would like, I have been playing a very large amount of digital board games over the last few years. I really hope Arcs gets a digital adaptation as this is my first time really learning what the game is about, and it definitely sounds fun and crazy. I'm pretty sure I understand more or less how all the mechanics work based on the video, but it would be cool to see a mock up of a few turns to see the whole process in action. Or maybe even a little footage of your next session would be cool. Either way, this is on my radar now!

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

Great ideas :)

@cameronbacon4579

14 күн бұрын

if you have tabletop simulator, you can play it on there! its how im getting my first games of it done despite not living near gaming buddies right now

Hell of an intro! Loved it!! 🤩

First video I’ve seen by this channel. Wow, love your style. You are very informative with what the game is, how it’s played, the overall experience, and what type of player will enjoy it. Not least is your ability to edit and keep the audience interested. I adore Leder games so I didn’t need much convincing to pick up the game. Just dropped 120 on preordering everything. Can’t wait to get it to the table. Keep up the great work!

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this comment! And hope you stick around :) also good choice. I think Arcs is truly something special.

@RisenGlorfindel

14 күн бұрын

@@LordoftheBoard I think you are truly something special. Aye, see what I did there? Subscribed and looking forward to new videos.

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

@@RisenGlorfindel ayyyeee! Why thank you. I am going to cover the arcs campaign expansion so atleast you will have that to look forward too!

I just preordered it yesterday based on the all the good things I've been hearing. I did not order the campaign box. I need to hear a little bit more about the campaign game before I'm sold on it. It sounds like it does some interesting things, but I'm not usually all that interested in stringing games together - so we'll see.

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

Part 2 of this video will be a campaign breakdown! :) but I have to get more campaign games in before I finish it!

great video stellar editing ty

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

I really appreciate you watching it! :)

Fantastic review, and beautifully produced too! Thanks for the effort, and you’ve definitely earned my sub 😀

@LordoftheBoard

4 күн бұрын

I appreciate that a ton! Thank you for watching!

This game looks sick! Can’t wait to try it out

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

Thank you! Let’s play sometime! It’s easier than it looks 🫡

I need this game in my life! Great video man!

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

I have great news for you! You know me personally and we are going to play it very soon.

The artwork is magnificent , as in Root . Feels like Root in space . Factions , tricks , different ways to score, ressources that can be spent for actions , sounds familiar .

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

I agree. I love Ferrins work so much. He is one of the best artists working today.

Really good video! Gonna have to check this one out.

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! Lemme know if you ever want to play!

Man I am sold. I gotta get arcs. I love the sci-fi theme too.

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

Couldn’t agree me! Ferrins artwork is so incredible

that Swindoll quote is perfect. Well done

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

I thought it worked wonderfully with the video. And a perfect explanation of the games core puzzle

I wish this freakin game would come out already! Dying to try it!

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

Soon i hope!!! :)

@jpower2010

15 күн бұрын

@@LordoftheBoard u think this will be better than Root? Lol i mean root has set the bar pretty high. My appreciation grew for it the more of your vids i watched.

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

@@jpower2010 I think it has the potential to surpass root because it is a little more approachable. However I don’t think it’ll pass root for me as my favorite. Tho I will say i can see it getting right up there with it or even tied with time.

@prithgg

15 күн бұрын

"Surpass" Root hehe Is that an Arcs reference?!

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

@@prithgg you know it!!

I like the art style 😮

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

Me too!! :)

Dude. The music in this video so freaking awesome

@LordoftheBoard

4 күн бұрын

Thank you! Amazing music really makes videos special. I was scouting music for way too long. 😆 I put them all in the playlist I made for arcs in the description

Great video, thank you! I was wondering what the music you used is? Could be something great to put on on a n Arcs night! 🙃😬

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

So I actually curated an Arcs playlist in the description for Spotify. The tracks I used in the video are mostly from that! Dark Skies - Jharee Ad Infinitum - Oh the City Cloud Tyrant - Saira Ridley Fugent - Lupus Nocte I Give You This - Alec Slayne Parallel Events - Curved Mirror Unexpected Visitors - Curved Mirror Yhello - Lofive The ones by Curved Mirror are not in my playlist because they were more ambience behind me talking :) Thanks for watching friend!

@VMCV2

15 күн бұрын

That is sooooo cool! Thank you! 🎉

Really great b roll!

@LordoftheBoard

4 күн бұрын

Thank you very much :)

Nice Chuck Swindoll quote! Blessings!

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Dope lighting and production values! In terms of weighting/complexity, how would you rate this out of 5? And is there a lot of analysis paralysis or do the turns flow quite smoothly? Thanks!

@LordoftheBoard

4 күн бұрын

Complexity I would give it a 3.5 but easy to pick up once you play the first game. The turns go really fast once you have gotten the game down. But the first few places AP is inevitable. It really quickens the more you play and turns are quick.

that was comforting

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

I like to hear that :)

very cinematic

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

Yeah I like to get creative!! Hope it was enjoyable :)

Love the stuff

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!!

I love it. Hands down Werhle's most approachable game. I'm hoping my game group feels the same way since both Root and Oath were too much for them.

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

Very much so! I think your group will love it. Also in that case I would definitely start without Leaders and Lore. Hope you all have a good time.

Great video mang! Love you miss you brotha :) -Troy

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

Heyyy! Thank you man! I appreciate you.

@AlongCameAriesFlow

14 күн бұрын

@@LordoftheBoard yessir of course bro!! 😁

Sam that shirt is incredible, love it! Also hell yeah love me Arcs, love me Kyle Ferrin art, love me Leder games. I hate it when the dice don't roll in my favour.

@LordoftheBoard

4 күн бұрын

Haha we just yell COLE! When the dice go wrong. Lol. It helps. Also thank you so much! I got the shirt from Rsvlts :)

will you make more villainous videos? I've gotten back into it recently and would love reviews or guides for characters in newer sets (mostly oogie boogie and the expansions for sw/marvel

100 percent it's so good and I haven't even tried the campaign mode yet

I am sure you have already been asked, but how did you compare your initial impressions and experience of Arcs with your initial impressions and experience with Oath? Oath to me was so game-changing in my limited board game experience. Root felt like the cornerstone of why I love board games, but then Oath brought me to a new landscape. What would you say Arcs provided that Oath didn't or maybe struggled at? Thanks for your videos Sam!

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

So arcs base game only hints at what Oath can do. In the way of collecting a court so to speak. However the campaign is much more approachable I guess? And it also feels like less pressure somehow. I think I’m going to be releasing a video breaking down the ways Arcs changes from oath and why each is good for different people!

Have you played the Blighted Reach expansion yet?

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

Part 2 will be all about it! What I’ll say so far is it’s an entirely different game in almost every way except the core mechanics!

its my new favorite game. i cant get enough. super replayable.

@LordoftheBoard

11 күн бұрын

So glad you are enjoying it :)

Does Campaign arcs have components and legacy style assets that can be added to the base style game? Like Scythe: Rise of Fenris?

@LordoftheBoard

4 күн бұрын

Yeah a little bit like that! It’s all resettable :)

What about your plastic detailed pieces vs the wooden pieces? Where can we get the plastic pnes?

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

Yeah I forgot to mention I have the minis. It’s in the description under my preorder link but that is all! There is a miniatures expansion on the Leder Games website.

I have tried to get my friends to play Root. But the rules overhead with all the different factions has made it really difficult. Do you think Arcs would be much easier for them to get hooked on? Or should I look at something like Dune Imperium?

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

I think arcs without Leaders and Lore is a great way to get them started. Also.. mabye for something even a tad easier Ahoy is a game I really dig that you could check out. Also by leder :)

VERY GOOD

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

My regret at not backing the Kickstarter grows! Can we expect a video on The Blighted Reach??

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

Yes!!! I will be releasing a video on it! Just as in depth as this one :) but need to do some more campaigns.

I'm excited to purchase. Thanks for the video! Your getting me into board games 🎉

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

Have fun! And thanks for watching :)

Dangit Sam! Now I have to buy this

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

Look.. I am just a messenger. But yeah you really should check it out. I am extremely addicted to it rn!

But how does this trick-taking element work out thematically? That's one of the areas if the game where I'm failing to see the fun. The mechanic might provide a lot of juicy choices, but that doesn't mean a story is being told.

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

It’s hard to describe why it works out so well. For one this is regarding the base game not the campaign game. But at least for us. In the base game it very much simulates spreading yourself too thin as an empire. Or making opportunistic moves as an empire. Taking gambles as an empire. It feels like those choices reflect the drama element during gameplay. I would definitely try it out before buying tho if you are not convinced!

@LilBoyHexley

15 күн бұрын

Imagine it thematically as your hand representing your empire's general potential for action during this chapter of the story. If you think about how an actual space opera, galactic conflict between empires would go. It wouldn't play out like each empire is a hive mind being controlled by a central intelligence, but like an empire spread across numerous systems with inertia and internal politics being directly influenced by the actions of your galactic competitors. You're not playing a God King with perfect, unilateral control over your loyal ships and cities, but representing the collective effort and momentum of your empire's motivations. So the trick taking element represents how the course of events is directly influenced by the actions of the other factions (the lead suit/initiative) and the various factors, politics, and general logistics of running a galactic empire that influence the empire's motivation and opportunity (the draw).

@hampx3

15 күн бұрын

Thematically I see it as even though you're in control of this little empire, you're still at the whim of various factions / players within that empire. Positions of power often can't do anywhere near as much as people think, there are factors outside their control.

Would you be willing to make a longer and more videos of you playing this game?

I love when you say you can steal resources or cards from an opponent as a really fun mechanic. But I find in practice these mechanics end up forcing people to rage quit.

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

Really?? Oh. Yeah our group likes stuff like this. Otherwise you would run into runaway leader scenarios. I like it most because it comes at great risk and sometimes doesn’t even work. There’s no action to steal directly, but you can gamble for it. That’s all very much up to the players though. Thanks for watching!

Great video! How will we ever be able to get our hands on it?

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

Thank you for the reminder! There is a preorder link! I will put it in the description :)

@2532robh1

15 күн бұрын

@@LordoftheBoard Oh!! That's good to know!!!

@2532robh1

15 күн бұрын

@@LordoftheBoard Ordered!

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

@@2532robh1 yay! I hope you enjoy it :)

Are you still planning on making videos for the marvel villainous twisted ambitions box?

@LordoftheBoard

4 күн бұрын

Marvel is a bit further out if at all. I realized my time is pretty spread thin when I commit to all the villainous games.

@LordoftheBoard My friends and I are a group of four who play board games every week. We are looking for a new competitive board game. Is Root a good choice for us or the Arcs? Mind you, we adore challenging, strategic, heavy board games.

@LordoftheBoard

4 күн бұрын

I think Root is a more challenging game! I like root better because I’ve played it more and I like how much more asymmetric it is. I can also do what I want on my turn. Arcs is easier but also has a fun way of making you puzzle what you can do on your turn. I don’t think you would go wrong with getting either .

For me, being limited by the cards made it terrible for me. I felt that I couldn’t take advantage of opportunities because I would never have the right cards available. Before I got done, I knew I was never going to play it again. I’m pretty sure I can see why some people are raving over it. Just not a game for me and thought I’d share my experience. Honestly glad everyone else seems to love it though. Big fan of Cole Werhle and Leder Games 😊

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

Yeah that is intriguing. Because I feel in those scenarios you have to look at what opportunities are available. And so far I don’t believe a hand doesn’t have them. You can always find something to do. Or at the least set up strongly for on the next round or chapter. Hope you will give it more chances! I find leder games to be better after multiple plays for many. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts too!

I've been looking everywhere for a blighted reach review if you get the chance

@LordoftheBoard

4 күн бұрын

I have one coming! :)

If u start doing some playthroughs, im sure yr channel would benefit a lot.

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

Yeah! Playthroughs are tough. Live ones at least. I definitely would love to release some tho.

This is so pretty to watch

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much ☺️

Yo, this intro music hits

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

I agree! It’s in the playlist I made for arcs game nights in the description. But also I reference at the bottom of the description what the song is too. :)

Leder is the Leader in boardgaming!

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

I really couldn’t agree more!

Is that the Pendrsgon RPG to the right? Staffords?

@LordoftheBoard

4 күн бұрын

Not the rpg! It is a coin wargame :)

where'd you get that badass shirt?

Cole + Kyle = ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

Can’t disagree!

Once again, masterclass video! Great overview of the game which gets me even more excited for this than I already am, and honestly more to the point than the SUSD video, and gorgeous production values as always. Can’t wait to finally play this game and really hoping I can get a game in with you at PAXU this year!

🤩🤩🤩

Is it worth getting this game for 2 player only?

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

It is a fun 2 player game. And it goes by quick! I would say it’s at its worst at 2 but at 2 it is still a really crunchy and juicy game :) soooo…. Yes!

I have to say, I love your boardgame collection. And I never say this. I'm not usually one to comment on youtubers' collections. They get the games for free, sorry I'm not impressed and they're usually bizzare collections of all sorts of different games that you know they're never going to play again. Yet somehow I feel you make the most of yours because I'm looking at your games and it makes sense, I love almost all of them. It is a bit odd that you can play something as complex as Pendragon yet prefer Terra Nova over Terra Mystica. But I'd happily play all of your games and have played most of them.

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

Awh thank you very very much! I am very picky. If I don’t like a game it usually doesn’t stay long. I look for stuff I genuinely want to play more and more. Also Terra nova I am experimenting trying to start with it then transitioning over to Gaia Project (my favorite). Age of Innovation tho may pass it given time. Thanks for watching and for commenting! Also you have good taste in games. 😉

@ioannispaxinos5171

15 күн бұрын

@@LordoftheBoard Ditto. I guess I'm a purist and think of Terra Mystica as the perfect version of the three. It's tight and I love the races. Age of Innovation is a party on cardboard. You get everything plus more of everything. So I'd definitely recommend Gaia Project for your dilemma. The tracks are awesome and it's much better to have predetermined, balanced tribes rather than modular.

@youvelookedbetter

14 күн бұрын

@@ioannispaxinos5171 I agree about having too many games, dilution, and not having enough playthroughs. But people are allowed to prefer different games from you.

@ioannispaxinos5171

14 күн бұрын

@@youvelookedbetter Εrm.... sure? I never said otherwise.

Love your shirt

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

🍻 cheers!

Ayo what's the song in the beginning?

@LordoftheBoard

4 күн бұрын

First song in my description :)

leder games the best when it comes to making asymmetric games! curious, have you had the chance to play imperium horizons yet?

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

I have played imperium horizons and I love it! I want to work on some videos on it. But not sure when I’ll get to it.

The intro, for me, was a la Dune the movie.

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

Al la? 👀

@myeviljewels6539

13 күн бұрын

@@LordoftheBoard, apologies. It was a typo which I have corrected. “A la” means “according to” or “in the manner of”.

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

@@myeviljewels6539 wow that is high praise!! I appreciate it ❤️

This looks very cool, but much more crunchy than the previous games. Will the really slow analysts just win this game every time or is there room to roleplay and hit each other over the head for pity reasons?

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

There is a ton here. I’ll say the smartest in our group did the worst just the other night. It’s really hard to secure victory and really does favor the opportunistic and bold.

Will we be getting any villainous content soon??

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

I have sugar and spite coming!

🤩

Love the shirt ❤❤❤

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! SW forever ❤️

@lionelbuhrel

14 күн бұрын

SW forever ! I was born in 1977, Star Wars and Root is Life !! All Cole Wehrle games fan also I like your videos very much, thanks for doing this ! We have also a great Root Community here in France !

I ordered my copy yesterday. Hopefully I receive it before next weekend. I must play this game SOON!

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

I hope you enjoy it when you get it :)

@mrspank35

12 күн бұрын

@@LordoftheBoard It's scheduled for delivery this afternoon and I hope to play it tonight. Woo hoo!

I'm probably in the minority and just a quick scroll through the comments I didnt see this, but I feel like there's and inconsistency in flow when you introduce the next segment. Like when you said somehwat like: A Trick Taking Game, but then don't mention and just going into the content, its done a few times throughout. I went back a few time and thought it was cut or something, then realized it was edited like that. The statements feel unfinished which I know is followed by the title of the segment. Either way, great video as always!

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

Yeah I was wondering if it would annoy or be engaging. My goal was to make the video feel faster than it is. Thank you for the feedback!! And thanks for watching.

@mnnqn7381

13 күн бұрын

@@LordoftheBoard not annoying, just felt cut. Thanks for reading and replying! Truly great video. Wanted to share what I thought as I watched. I am so exited to get this game to the table, thank you for your video one it, too!

Psionics are boss because you can always copy an action from the lead card.

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

Yes! So many combo options with psionics!

Man seems like this channel has really gone through an ‘Arc’

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

I see what you did there…

@starman825

13 күн бұрын

@@LordoftheBoard nice and will you be covering the blighted reach campaign portion of the game

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

@@starman825 yes! In a part 2 of sorts. The thing is… I gotta get more campaigns under my belt so that I can discuss it and give it honest thoughts like I did here :) so it’ll be a little bit!

@starman825

13 күн бұрын

@@LordoftheBoard nice

Watching amazing reviews of a game that won't be available for purchase for god knows how long makes me sad!

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

I sure hope it becomes available at least when they say it will! :)

Retail release date 10/31 for those interested

@LordoftheBoard

13 күн бұрын

Thank you for this!

Gameplay vid when?

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

Oo… I would love to do a gameplay.

Did you clean the wash off your figures? If so did you have to do anything special to do that?

@LordoftheBoard

15 күн бұрын

I did not!! I really should have mentioned that those are the minis expansion lol… oops. But no I haven’t done anything to them. :)

Cool review thanks for the content but your camera is set way too dark!

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

Haha sorry! I like it incredibly moody. That’s typically how I shoot my videos.

@somerandomperson8282

14 күн бұрын

@@LordoftheBoard okay that's your choice, but what you think is moody lighting is actually bad lighting for recording videos, you are crushing the blacks completely and it will look extremely strange on the vast majority of computer monitors out there. I just tested it on two monitors and it looks pretty terrible, only the OLED screen was able to show much definition with the blacks. Anyway, thanks for the content!

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

@@somerandomperson8282 yeah if you are talking about the intro, It was supposed to dip to pure black but I edited it incorrectly. I will say out of the almost 20k people that have watched this not a single person other than you has had a problem with it. Everyone had been saying it’s gorgeous or looks great. Probably cause they expect it to look this way with my b roll.

Could you please answer my question?

@LordoftheBoard

4 күн бұрын

Hi! What was your question?

Is this paid promotion?

@LordoftheBoard

14 күн бұрын

It is not! I usually make it very clear when it is. By mentioning at the beginning and by checking the paid promotion. I also didn’t review arcs from leder games. This was a purchase with my own funds :)