I'm just getting back to FoF after having a sniff at it a few years ago. Thank you for the playthrough, and to the commenters pointing out rules oversights.

@soloboardgaming

Жыл бұрын

And thank you for watching and for your helpful comments 👍

I'm having a great time with this! An eventful Turn 1 indeed, reckon we're in real trouble here! I hope you guys enjoy the action :) 😊

@BiffGimble

2 жыл бұрын

First, thank you for moving yourself or the bird! Since I'm using earbuds, the sound of the bird tweeting in the first part of episode one was very distracting. Second, indicating the card number(s) when you draw a card would help. That way I can discard the card from my deck and not pull it later. Very good series. Very concise and informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

@@BiffGimble Thanks for watching and for your feedback 👍 I apologise for my bird, he did get noisy because I forgot to close the door 😊

This is thr 3rd time I've tried to get into this game. Finally something has gotten through. Thanks. Very helpful series of videos.

@soloboardgaming

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much and thanks for watching!

Excellent presentation: clear, articulate, and to the point -- thanks! I've had the game since 2015, but haven't played it in three years. This video is bringing it all flooding back, including some disastrous past missions I had pushed out of my mind. Well done! I'm looking forward to Turn 2.

@soloboardgaming

11 ай бұрын

Its very kind of you to comment, I'm glad it's revived your interest 👍😊

This is my second attempt to learn this game after I shelved the second edition for a few years, and these videos did the trick for me. Good idea to ignore the extraneous pyrotechnics for simplicity-sake and run a no-frills game to get the mechanics down. Excellent! After I plow through all 5 videos I'll be setting up a real game! Thanks a bunch for this!

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the kind feedback. I do hope the series is useful. I do make some errors or forget some things although I also get to correct most of them. Important message is just to concentrate on the core mechs because it really is a great game. Thanks again!👍

I love how hyped you get after card pulls! 😂 super exciting watch. Great series for a great game. I cannot wait to get my p500 copy of FoF deluxe!

@soloboardgaming

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan, really appreciate your time 👍

Great video! I’ve just managed to find a copy of 2nd edition for a decent price delivered from the US, really looking forward to giving it a go myself. I’ve seen they are releasing a Deluxe edition and a cheaper “upgrade” box to update to this from 2nd edition, hopefully this will be available soon! 👍

Terrific video. You manage to bring this to life so its almost like watching a movie. Love the comment ‘chewing the bark’ when pinned in woods!

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully this is how we all play these games in our heads, but I guess I just say it all out loud :) But it's great of you to point it out and I'm so glad you enjoy it! Thanks for your positive encouragement, it's appreciated very much! :)

I'm only half way through this video and it already seems like a really elegant system this game has! Looking forward to the P500 for the upcoming Deluxe Edition.

@soloboardgaming

Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, thanks for watching, I appreciate it. Good on you if you plan to get the Deluxe edition, you won't regret it. It can only improve your experience of probably the very best solo wargame ever printed!👍

This is why I don't make playthroughs on YT! I would never be able to do as good a job of it as you just did! Great video of a great game. Really enjoyed it.

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you and it's great encouragement thank you. Honestly I just say what's in my head and have fun if I can. I have one camera and one light that's all. I thought it was all a bit too basic but some people seem to like it. Thanks again for watching :)

Thank you very much for your time doing these videos! Those are very helpful!

@soloboardgaming

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, I'm glad it helped a little 👍

Love your enthusiasm. Have just bought my first fields of fire game (vol 2) due to this entertaining play through! Thanks for uploading

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm excited for you! You have a great challenge on your hands that'll last for many years! Thanks for watching and for your feedback 👍

Excellent series of vids. Gave me a great leg up into F of F. Thanks.

@soloboardgaming

Жыл бұрын

Thats made me very happy Gareth, thanks for leaving such encouraging support! And thanks for watching of course 😊👍

You did a tremendous job in those videos. Thank you so much for that! I just ordered Vol I, today and cannot wait to get it on the table. It is immensely helpful, you are going so slowly step by step. Still have turns 2-4 in front of me and really looking forward to it!

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Tobias, thank you so much for your kind comments. You'll love your game for sure. Just take it easy and enjoy it 👍😊

Excellent videos in this series so far, thanks! Played Vol II several years back and now gearing up to play Vol I, your playthrough helps me remembering what's what. 👌🏻

@soloboardgaming

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Sven!

Very helpful video! I'm hoping this finally gets me over the hump with this game. Thanks!

@soloboardgaming

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jamey, thank you for taking a look! I hope the videos are helpful. There are some small errors but the important thing is to relax and push on. Just enjoy the spirit of the game 😊👍

Terrific. Enjoyed that! Such a fun game once you get your head around it. Mines + Sniper! Ha ha. That's always the one time you somehow draw no blast icons for the Mines - only to be picked off by the sniper. :)

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

And you can't clear the mines. Take one step and.............! Haha! Thank you for stopping by and your great feedback :)

Thank you for the playthrough. This can be a daunting game at first but well worth the effort after investing the time to learn the game.

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your feedback, thanks so much! I agree it certainly rewards some perseverance!

Really enjoying this series so far, thanks! Just a note to anyone learning the game from this series: in the 2nd Ed rules, after each activated leader draws for their commands (e.g. at 8:40), they must use/save/lose them before you draw for the next leader's commands (see rule 4.1). I think this was not the case in 1st Ed, which is why Chris Hobbs did not do that in his old video series.

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Good info 👍

@man_vs_life

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! From the rules: "After you have finished spending Commands from the selected PLT HQ or CO Staff, flip its Command counter to its Activation Completed side, select the next Activated HQ, and repeat the process" (3rd edition, 4.1.1).

Brilliant set of videos that help me understand in simplistic detail….it’s radios that seem to be a little more difficult to understand as the game progresses. Keep up the excellent work and sharing with us…new subscriber as a result of these videos…all the best

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Well, that's just the best endorsement, thank you so much for the great feedback. :)

@colinwright27

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same. I've had this for 2 or 3 years now and have tried to play it a couple of times but found certain aspects complicated - I even struggle with knowing which equipment chits I can use in the 1st mission as they didn't seem to match with what was listed in the instructions. Another excellent video (I've commented on a few others recently) and I look forward to watching the rest. Hopefully I'll feel confident enough to get the game off the shelf again in the near future.

Your video was excellent. Subscribed. Well done explaining the game and like others have said, your additional explanations have really beefed out why you do what you do. This is a super game. Lots of people avoid it. It is difficult to grasp - mainly because the rules are pretty poor - but once you do have it down pat, it's pretty easy to play and flows nicely. I love it - my number one solo game by far

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy, really appreciate your visit and your Sub! I agree its the #1 solo wargame by far but takes some time investment in order to grasp it. Thanks for your feedback! 👍

@Hakucho64

2 жыл бұрын

The deluxe edition that's coming out soon apparently has not only an improved rulebook but also a beginner's guide, which will also be available as free PDF downloads.

@billyriley492

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hakucho64 I believe there's an update option too for people who have the game that will include the updated manual as well as various other updates elements. Can't wait personally. This is the single best solitaire game out there and the main thing holding it back is the manual.

Late to it but these videos are great for help Ing me understand the game.

@soloboardgaming

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

You make this look so easy to play! Complexity 2 of 9! I don’t get the big deal that everyone makes of it. ;) Great start, you can see the action unfolding in the mind’s eye.:)

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sticking with it Zilla. I think the key is to remember it's a game and we're supposed to have some fun. And you certainly can have fun with this game :)

@NoEnemiesHere

Жыл бұрын

Zilla, why didn’t you tell me about this channel WHATSAMATTERWITHYOU!😡

Kudos for attempting this on camera! Excellent job.

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

So good of you to say so! Hopefully trying to keep it relatively light and inclusive. Thank you for watching and for the encouraging comment! 👍

Great fun so far. One little correction: the A potential contact market in the Open Fields shuold be removed due to the german fire through the card, il I’m not mistaken. Good luck!

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I will correct this, particularly as the German mounted HMG applies grazing fire to the card! I'm grateful for your feedback, thanks for watching! :)

Thank you so much for these videos

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

And thank you for watching and taking the time to comment 👍 I appreciate that!

Bloody hell, this is actually awesome. Can see the entire gameplay in my head as if it was a miniatures game but in a way smaller footprint. Might get Volume 2 ( as it is the only one available ). I can see where most of the "confusing and complex" comes from but you doing great justice to how accessible it is. I suspect that a lot has to do with the "lingo" used in the game . VOF, PDF, etc

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! But I'm thrilled that you seem to like it. I can imagine this suiting your demanding requirements for solo play! I hope you can get to buy it. Thanks for watching Heth :)

@susandurnford3830

2 жыл бұрын

Vol 2 is great, marines vs Japanese, missions follow on from each other, very thematic, enjoy - Richard

Great video, I don’t normally play solo games but I’ll give this one a go.

@soloboardgaming

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm pleased you liked the video. FoF is tough to learn but has huge rewards. I'm sure you'll master it and enjoy it 👍

Awesome!

@soloboardgaming

Жыл бұрын

Really pleased you dropped in and had a look, thank you! 👍

Thanks mate very helpful

@soloboardgaming

Жыл бұрын

And thank you for watching 😊

Excellent presentation!

@soloboardgaming

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ron, I appreciate your support 👍

Shame the Fields of Fire games are out of print... I particularly wanted Vol.2, as my grandfather joined the USMC in 1942, at age 17, and served until 1975, seeing combat all across the Pacific in WW2, the Korean War, and in Vietnam. (EDIT: I have found a new, sealed copy, but it's very pricey, sadly)

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing account of your grandfather! So wonderful! I can see why you're going for Vol 2. I do hope you can find a copy my friend!

@thelastmotel

2 жыл бұрын

@@soloboardgaming Of course, after posting, I managed to find copues here, there, and everywhere, just at silly prices. I went with the least of all the evils and dropped 70 quid on a copy.

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

@@thelastmotel I'm chuffed you managed to grab a copy, Nice one! Fun times ahead 👍

@thelastmotel

2 жыл бұрын

@@soloboardgaming Cheers! It's due tomorrow :)

I was about to trade away this game when I saw your thoughts and intro and you saved me the regret of getting rid! Cheers fella. BTW you served?

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Hi James, that's a great story, I hope you hang on and get the game back on the table again in the future! Yes I have served but way back end 70's and 80's 😊. Thanks for watching the videos and for taking the time to feedback, brilliant! 👍

Still have never got this to the table. I'll have to see if your playthrough inspires me to remove this one from my wall of shame.

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I do hope so Jon! At least you've taken a look and I really appreciate that, so thanks for leaving a comment! :)

Great stuff! One little thing: I believe the HMG and the squad should have been placed on different cards, since they were separated by a “/“ (a “+” would put them on the same card). Looking forward to the next episode!

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I did realise that later, and I should remove the A PC marker from the open field card 😊. I'll mention these things in the next episode. So easy to just forget edge cases in the excitement especially when keeping up a narrative. Thanks for watching and the great feedback, it's really appreciated! 👍

@man_vs_life

Жыл бұрын

@@soloboardgaming Agh, indeed: "Enemy units that Open Fire through intervening PC markers along the line of fire cause those intervening PC markers to be removed if they are at the same elevation level (the enemy will not intentionally fire through its own troops)." (3rd edition, 8.4.4)

I am loving this series. It's so helpful to such a complex system shown in action. I am confused though.... 44:00 - Does the enemy have LOS to the village? Its not adjacent, and the village is surrounded by green. Or does the opponent not follow LOS rules?

@soloboardgaming

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Brian. Yes the enemy certainly does follow LOS rules. Firstly we can see INTO a green border, but not out of a green border. The intervening card is all White border so those Germans can see thru the White borders and into the village. Hope that makes sense 😊

Excellent job--best solo wargame out there by a mile: Now make a video where there is armor!!!

@soloboardgaming

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for having a look, it's appreciated. I'llbear armour in mind for a future video 👍

Well done in explaining what some perceive is a complex game. Not only this you excitement adds a lot of spice to the vid. Keen to see a defensive mission, not too many vids on those.

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

This message is such a positive one for me, thanks very much! Yes it looks like I'll be spicing things up in the new year with a mission in Korea and maybe make it a defensive one. Human Waves anyone? 😁

@manuelmay768

2 жыл бұрын

@@soloboardgaming Great News. I played now into my first Patrol Mission (Szenario 3 if I’m right). I love this game and I like your playstyle and also video style with that enthusiasm and the talking in between. Keep it up 👍 Ps: still waiting for a playthrough for Rome Inc. 😬

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

@@manuelmay768 Thanks again Manuel for your support! Rome will come :)

With many expectations waiting for the next turn.

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

That's music to my ears! Thank you for taking a look, really appreciated! 👍

Great job on the video's, thanks! I just started learning the game. One thing that I noticed is that you use a card draw to determine in what order multiple Potential Contacts are resolved. Is this a house rule? If I look under section 9.1.5 of the manual (physical copy, 2nd edition), it says 'Resolve multiple markers of the same letter in random order.'

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that's correct, it is random order. The way to do that is to number them and roll a card. Gives you a random order each time rather than you choosing yourself. Thanks for the comment and for watching, I'm glad you liked it :)

This is just a map tile game with tiles in the shape of cards.

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for having a look AJ. I can see why you think that but it's much more really :)

Smashing! A real pleasure to watch the video. I am sure I will keep your series in mind as a refresher and a reference for my future playing. A hint regarding the placement of counters on the cards. I am now converted to the method as shown by this Polish video maker (i.e. no stacks): kzread.info/dash/bejne/np6glbquhpunqLg.html It makes it easier to avoid treating as a bulk units that should be treated individually. I have advertised your site on the French wargaming forum I usually browse. I hope that will bring you some additional views. Pronunciation of Trévières is perfect.

@soloboardgaming

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Eliane, thank you so much! 'll have a look at that link for suggestions. We can often have problems placing the counters in a practical way so any suggestion is helpful. I'm really pleased you've enjoyed the videos and I look forward to your comments, thank you! :)