They should really make a series out of this: Good south Agreeable east Unpleasant west

@Survivor-od1xy

5 жыл бұрын

Hostile Northwest.

@pluto3194

5 жыл бұрын

@@Survivor-od1xy Passive aggressive Northeast

@rottenhamwallet9190

5 жыл бұрын

@@pluto3194 Aggressively Passive Southeast.

@tournesol99

5 жыл бұрын

@@Survivor-od1xy Passively aggressive southwest.

@Freekymoho

5 жыл бұрын

Unpleasant west describes most of american history

I'd say the guys coming on boats and burning down your houses are probably the vikings

@charlesuzozie5747

5 жыл бұрын

I mean its very hard to tell

@thomaskirkness-little5809

5 жыл бұрын

They look like monks. Maybe the monks are getting revenge on the Vikings.

@Lankyblankman

5 жыл бұрын

@@thomaskirkness-little5809 LIndesfarne 2: Revenge of the Clergy

@raging_goblin412

5 жыл бұрын

Based on the names of the defending heroes I'd suggest that there are no Vikings involved. Instead the defenders are the Romano-British and the attackers are Anglo-Saxons.

@HoJu1989

5 жыл бұрын

@@raging_goblin412Some of the names are Latin but some other look Anglo-Saxon to me, so I think the defenders are Christian Anglo-Saxons and the attackers most definitely are vikings

"Basic units versus pikemen is like peasants versus a phalanx in total war" His pikemen formation gets busted through a few seconds later

I'm questioning Jon's strategical ability.

@Buttons99

4 жыл бұрын

Man, I feel exactly the same way

inb4 there is an embargo on the update footage, the whole leaving your archers behind leaving you with no suppression while your units run around mopping up is exactly why merlyn and nora died

Jon despite the many negative perception moments in this vid and your questionable strategies and tactics, i agree with everyone saying this should be a permadeath-esque series. That'd be so much fun, oh my god. Luv ya Jon keep it up :)

@theteadrinkingowl.2295

5 жыл бұрын

Enemies: "burn down buildings" John: I really wish there was something we could do. John's 4 Armies: "sit in a single position for overly excessive force"

@dilatorydoorframe3188

4 жыл бұрын

@Plz Itz Just Mah Cheezits "permadeath-esque series" it's a whole genra of games called "rogue-likes" where the game itself can be beaten in a few hours but if you die, you lose everything.

@Baggerz182

11 ай бұрын

repent to God

Historians note: Sometime during the final battle, just prior to his death, Merlyn assassinated Betha using two bombs. What his motive for this was is still a mystery. Perhaps it was mere confusion following the flight of the flying axemen. Maybe it was a suicide pact. Or, perhaps, he just REALLY hated sea turtles.

"Everyone loves every angle at once" - Jon, 2019

You didn't missclick, you misplayed. You left the pikes by themselves assuming they could handle anything but they got overwhelmed.

@irishihadapotato7084

5 жыл бұрын

You make it seem like an obvious mistake but it really isn't. I have NO idea how they broke through.

@fulldisclosureiamamonster2786

5 жыл бұрын

@@irishihadapotato7084 Pikemen are great for dealing with numbers but with just enough they can get overwhelmed and their formation broken.

@irishihadapotato7084

5 жыл бұрын

@@fulldisclosureiamamonster2786 I can understand that. But that group would not be enough to overwhelm pikemen so I just gotta figure that he got really really REALLY unlucky there and a bunch slipped through. Cuz you can see in the video the pikemen holding back larger numbers in a similar position.

@fulldisclosureiamamonster2786

5 жыл бұрын

@@irishihadapotato7084 Yeah, strategy games such as these that simulate the sloppiness of real fighting tend to have a very fun to watch but very dangerous for the player element of randomness. My guess is the width of the opening and maybe a significantly large enough number of them charging down the middle at the right time managed to split the pikes in half and make them panic.

@C1azed

5 жыл бұрын

@@irishihadapotato7084 your perception of how good pikes are is wrong because his main pikes had sure footed which made them not get knocked back which made them immune to getting overwhelmed

Early highground nonsense which in that state archer or sword are not getting any buffs... Only pike would have benefitted from high ground blocking the hill path. sacrificing very easy to defend houses... :/ I'm simply glad you picked hard mode as many youtubers or twitch playes are only playing normal or easy... So kudos there

@Robopercy

5 жыл бұрын

Man Jon always plays on hard and I love it (Im a coward so I usually end up playing games on easy-normal so it’s nice to see how the better players play lol)

As someone who rarely comments and often plays bad north, I have taken the time to tell you that your troop placement gives me anxiety

@SightlessBird04

4 жыл бұрын

yeah my stomach is wrenching at this

@Buttons99

4 жыл бұрын

I swear to god. It hurts so much to watch!!!😂 he just let's them wreck his houses. Sends four squads to fight one enemy on the map when I only send one even in very hard mode. The blantant loss of islands. It hurts man. My battle records, I literally lost only one island throughout my campaign. Though I did use restart alot

Given the fact that the antagonists in this game arrive by ship and the Christian imagery in the heal icon I would guess that the antagonists are Vikings, and you're likely playing Anglo-Saxon Christians.

@alexhoughton3305

4 жыл бұрын

When you finish a campaign, it says 'you succeded in fending off the viking threat'

Viking is a norse job if you're invading, (and norse) you might be a viking. If defending likely not.

49:00 he lost the house because he’s blind and didn’t heal his pikes who only had 5 guys in it

Seeing the strategic mistakes Jon makes is a MASSIVE motivation for me to play this game! Lol

@phrophetsamgames

5 жыл бұрын

Same. It's so weird to see someone just abandon the low ground and not even attempt proper defense there is so frustrating.

@Lankyblankman

5 жыл бұрын

@Shit Kicker Calm down there son, it's just a game.

@victorloef

5 жыл бұрын

@@phrophetsamgames i feel like a youtuber might want to Play it safe, when playing a perma-death, as a video of him dying constantly isn't that fun, so waiting until he knows he can take the low ground, might be for the best.

@victorloef

5 жыл бұрын

@Shit Kicker Then... Why do you watch a "fucking casual" who doesn't know how to play the games his channel is based around? I mean, calling the guy with more gaming experience than most if his subscribers, and who literally play games for a living a casual is moronic to begin with, but sure.

@victorloef

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrBleepbloopblah I really hope not, would be akward, it'd explain his horrible perception though.

The Video: 1:05:18 Me: Well, that's my night sorted.

'We've got nothing left!' *proceeds to not actually use the volley he just bought or the bombs* -1 Memory

Jon *sends the infantry straight into 4 units of enemies without backup* Infantry *dies* "How could this have happened?

His last active infantry unit was killed by friendly fire in the end... They say: the last moments of him hearing the word "BOMB" from the acher...

Omg omg omg! More Bad North and a free update adding more new content! What a time to be alive!

@peterschlosser4141

5 жыл бұрын

Polish English Never say never change John please keep going!

Huh, the first stream was going on while I was moving into my current place last year. Now I’m watching this as I pack to move into my new (hopefully longer term) residence! I’ll take this as a good omen.

To go a Viking was a verb basically it meant to go raiding so the people attacking you a Vikings when they stop attacking you they go back to being Danish or Finnish etc etc it's a job description hope that helps

I believe the archers got buff in the sense of two things. 1: if you watch the video you'll notice that they do (basic archers) some chip damage to the shield guys. 2: in the trailer to this expansion it showed archers knocking shield guys of the boat so there knock back properly got buffed as well. Also keep the good content coming.

@milanstevic8424

2 жыл бұрын

Archers a) are incredibly powerful once levelled up, b) have to be used aggressively, c) are vital to finishing the game, d) are essential against the jumpy double-sword guys who need to be shot off the boats before they disembark.

@tournesol99

2 жыл бұрын

@@milanstevic8424 They are also the worst early game unit. Their accuracy and fire rate is trash, so you're lucky if they get a single kill on any given island. My hard difficulty playthrough typically skips archers entirely until I have enough coins floating around to get them to elite immediately because only then are they actually better than the infantry and pikemen alternatives.

@milanstevic8424

2 жыл бұрын

@@tournesol99 archers are supposed to be used only as a support unit, at least until the point you need to shoot the guys off their boats. the placing is also important, because the arrow coming at an angle can one-shot the model by pushing it off the boat.

@tournesol99

2 жыл бұрын

@@milanstevic8424 Yes. But knockback is very weak at lower ranks, making that largely irrelevant. And they are awful at hitting targets at all, let alone ones on the move. So honestly I just find having three infantry units and a set of pikes far more useful in the early game than a unit of archers. Three infantry can handle pretty much anything the early game throws at you, and makes it far less likely you'll be overwhelmed. You can defend just about any island with them. The only advantage archers have in the early game is that they counter enemy archers. Enemy archers won't move if they have a target to shoot at. So position infantry close to bait them, but don't have them attack as lower ranks will be vulnerable to arrows if they run forward, and the archers will sit there shooting at their shields forever. Position your archers slightly further away and they will be able to pick off all the archers without you losing a single casualty.

@milanstevic8424

2 жыл бұрын

@@tournesol99 I won't argue against what you're saying. All fair points. But I think you're missing to acknowledge that what you describe is essentially what archer _stands for_ . It's not intended to be a front unit or a powerful unit, and definitely not intended to be a unit you solely rely upon. So what you describe is like that by design, in my opinion, and it's even historically accurate (even though the game is entirely fictional). Yes, we can disassemble the game philosophically and nitpick its design choices, but this is a very simple and mechanically elegant game. All you need is a general purpose and a clear benefit of having an archer, which is one of only three units in the game, to explain away everything. Mostly because the other two units are pretty much the more obvious ones to understand and cope with. That said, my original point was to highlight the importance of the archer, and not to diminish the utility of the other two units. In my opinion, all three are very well balanced. After I learned the ropes, I've finished the game cca 30 times, and not once I had the feeling of something being overpowered, underpowered, needless, or in need of redesign. So, again, imho, there is no need for "the only advantage xxx has ... ", there is a clear advantage when there is a clear advantage, you don't need to weigh the advantages as if they are somehow disconnected from each other, because whatever you do, you ultimately do want to have at least one archer unit, and fully upgraded, the sooner the better. The overall design here is to let you choose exactly how to manage this part of the game (roster and upgrades), and the archers are very well integrated especially when you consider their particular strengths (against certain units, in specific tactical combinations, or as a general support preferably from higher ground), regardless of how situational these strengths might be.

"Pike charge is not going to work cause you want them perfectly still"... Really bro? Also neglected the archers who are the true counter to the new "jumpy guys"

Archers are almost indispensable for softening up the "big lads", who are pretty vulnerable to prolonged arrow fire.

It's nice to see that the devs have apparently listened to players and really targeted this update at the games weaknesses. Having intel on the enemies on each island is invaluable when you have limited forces. Putting gold in a common pool instead of assigning it specifically to commanders makes decisions about unit progression a little more forgiving if you make a mistake. And new enemies that can nerf pikes helps keep the game interesting and engaging.

The huge archer guys gave me nightmares.

bought this game after seeing it on your channel before. Glad to see some free updates for it. I will be checking it out tonight

Oh yes. Loved this when you first played it, what a great strategy game.

Oh sweet baby jesus. I asked for this ages ago and now this feels like a belated birthday. Awesome

anyone else annoyed he took to long to upgrade the gold stone

@MrBubba1876

5 жыл бұрын

And his reasoning for it was to save money...

@iancrane5705

5 жыл бұрын

His -100 perception at times also becomes -100 intelligence

This is great. But still, any video which doesn't include Jon loving Reform Trees feels... like it's missing something. Something Arboreal.

Jesus Christ that phalanx must have a higher kill count than thanos

The reason archers suck Jon. Is not simply because they are pretty worthless. Until now they have SOME purpose on some islands. Because you can see the units. But you are giving up a counter attack infantry unit. (And the infantry ability was pretty much an instant kill. Sometimes i would just have 4 infantry with bombs plunging down)

More! It's a fun game. Seems like you really have to defend low ground houses at the start. Hiding = not good long term strategy xD.

I hope this is an option for the next stream vote

Oh how you treat me with hour long videos Jon!

I remember this being the game that solidified my love for your channel. I don't like most the games you play that are series like total war and fallout etc. But I do love these 1-off type games that you rarely play. I have donated about £20+ in superchats over the years. Once I donated yet Clair didn't read it out and I was sad but then like a month later I watched the video and she read it out and my heart just warmed up. I would love it if you replied or hearted. But even if you don't , I love your channel, Clair and you.

At 15:16 he should have put the pikes holding the line where the shield infantry was because the pikes can reach down and still attack the vikings on the ramp.

So...can you not take items from dead people or is merlyn holding the philosophers stone even in death just a case of Jon’s negative perception striking again

Hey Jon u should do a livestream for this, I loved ur previous livestream on this(also for base guys u want to use one guy to defend and the other one to charge in (watching u do this really hurt))

The world map seems to be growing.

Can't wait for this game to make it to Jon's 2019 Game of The Year list because it had a good update.

Awesome video

27:00 you kidding?!?! You could of held there were only 10!! WASTED GOLD

All the high ground preference left your troops really under leveled pretty early on. Really need to try to defend all houses unless you're getting murdered. high ground choke points are really only great for pikes, otherwise you need to sandwich or outnumber enemy infantry with your infantry.

Looks like I’ll be re-downloading this bad boy 😃

I like your vids you should keep it up.

Bad North!

something you might want to know is the archers volley ability has knockback on it so it can stun and kill shielded troops if you time it right

I literally rewatched the other video yesterday

Should make this a new series Jon

DOUBLE PIKE TEAM! DOUBLE PIKE TEAM! DOUBLE PIKE TEAM!

vikinger usually the ones on the boats attacking pillaging and plundering. If you are fighting normands its probably going to be a bad day.

Ah yes the infamous Bad North stream, good times.

DOUBLE PIKE TEAM!

Philosophers Stone uh. Just hope that your other guys don’t try to bring back someone back from death.

@ze_rubenator

5 жыл бұрын

It's an alchemical stone used for turning lesser metals into gold. This isn't Harry Potter ;)

@austincantswim3383

5 жыл бұрын

I was more of Fullmetal Alchemist then Harry Potter.

@ze_rubenator

5 жыл бұрын

@@austincantswim3383 Ah well, I haven't seen that. Either way Jon's an idiot for not upgrading the stone (and for needlessly sacrificing half the houses).

Double pike team! Double pike team!

I'd say you are both Vikings, however you are probably a Jomsviking, basically a mercenary viking

Hi love your videos

Double Pike Viking!

Keep your eyes on pink squad at 49:16. It looks like the pikes were facing the wrong way, or at least that the commander was facing south. That's why the squad was overwhelmed, and only two of the enemy group was killed. Probably some wonky AI there.

Lovely game. Should try it.

"DOUBLE PIKE TEEEEEEEEAM!"

this will be aswesome

What?!?! 16:00 you let them burn down the houses?!?! it’s would have been easy to defend all of them, worst thinking ever

Double Pike Team!

Play play more of that

I think you are mercenaries defending

DOUBLE PIKE LINE! DOUBLE PIKE LINE!

Mini-series? Maybe? I think it would work.

YESSS!

Finally a game that spells it right, @manyatruenerd

It’s not gunna work playing defensive all the time because the upgrades would take forever to get and the Vikings will just overpower you despite having pikes

its simple but in some cases exptremely simple,in a bad way! on the flags they could have an icon of the weapon they use!i think this litttle touch will make it better! It has fun of course. Jon sorry for the critisism but i think they are yellow,not orange :P haha

@sbsftw4232

5 жыл бұрын

That info is on the left side of the screen

@akisd9718

5 жыл бұрын

@@sbsftw4232 yes it would be nicer to be on the flag like they have the turtle and the tree!more usefull :)

I blame the game, as even Michael Jordan in his prime couldn't jump over pikes, as even if you jumped over the spears in the front there are more behind pointing slightly up, so you would land into them. So bacillary you would jump and gravity would help you to impale your self onto the other spears behind.

"Oh cock; every angle at once. Everybody loves every angle at once."

Nice video, watchet 1 hour of my favorite game... [NOTIFICATION SQUAD intensifyes]

Love the pixelated graphics honestly. Simple but satisfying

Do I sense a new stream? 😁

I'd say the general gameplay is similar to "the Horde" (90-s). BTW, the game is cool and aged well

Hello what are you guys lol famous last words

Oooh, a double bill today? Thank ye kindly, Jon! Edit: Forgot about the live stream tomorrow. Still, thanks much.

1:17 I think you are saxons and they are the vikings, it says that you are defending your home so that would make sense.

Series? 👀

Gone wrong Gone sexual Gone everything

I might just get it anyway it's a strategy game !!!!!!

I thought of getting this game is it worth it

Did we ever learn what that 'jug' item was or did? He never gave it to anyone

I find that pikes are pretty horrible IMO. They are great against larger melee units, but ultra-vulnerable to archers and throwing axes. My basic build is two veteran swords and two veteran arrows. On some maps I will substitute a archer for a pike if decisive choke point. I'm still new at this game though.

On coke and love the vid

@tbretten

5 жыл бұрын

Do you know ContraPoints? Awesome channel either way but I'd hazard a guess that it's extra awesome in your state of mind

'We've got nothing left, that was it...' ~𐤇𐤍𐤁𐤏𐤋 𐤁𐤓𐤒‎ 19 October 202 BC If anyone gets this, I will be very, very, very impressed.

@Nosirrbro

5 жыл бұрын

Poor Hannibal

Was the philo-stone locked to Merlyn the dead hero?

Hey Jon how are you

If you look at ghe character design you can see that you are english and they are vikings.

state of decay 2 series pls

hmm well if Vikings came from mainland Europe and you start on an island then you'd be the Orkneys so picts/scots. then again the Vikings took over the Orkneys and killed/enslaved the island scots so maybe your Vikings are trying to fend off some kinda counter-attack. ah damn it I need clarification :P, oh and Scotland has over 790 offshore islands. -.-

@felloot9283

5 жыл бұрын

Shit I'm Scottish and I never knew that, sometimes the comments section can be as informative as the video lol, thanks pal

Jon!! This is an old game but have you tried Thomas Was Alone?

@redactedsouls6367

5 жыл бұрын

It's not old...it's literally been only about a year since release

@goldfishy38

5 жыл бұрын

Redacted Souls oh no I mean Thomas Was Alone!! It was released in 2010 meaning it’s been like 9 years since the release

IS the update available on PS4?

Bomb? Bomb Bomb! jon2019