You pronounced my name correctly on the first try. For you, +2 DRM!

Such a great review. I have subscribed, have watched three older episodes and look forward to many more great video reviews. There is one big element of Cat. that you guys admitted to not remembering a rule. And this rule is SUCH a huge part of the game that I had to post this. When a countries' force pool increases, the player DOES choose which new types of units are "officially " added to the available builds. The Germans CAN decide to build all their submarines as early as possible in an effort to go "all out' against Britain. Or they can ignore the navel units and just focus on building a huge land army via choosing just men and airplanes. Also, deciding how many upgrade counters you wish to have available is a big choice. Should a country try to build as many infantry and single airplanes as possible to increase overall depth or choose to spent 2 build points per unit to build a smaller but much better army? How a country prepares for war is HUGE in this game. Once Total War breaks out, the game will end in just two turns. At that point, the die is cast and you go to war with the army you have.

Great nugget about using the playbook and intro scenario vs. reading the rulebook.

Great, thank you! Haven't played it yet and now am encouraged!

Yup, just ordered this game. It sounds like it will be right up my alley. Should have it tomorrow. Great video, guys. Much appreciated.

Thanks Alexander for this!!

Great review guys. Thx! This seems to be somewhat a mixture of old Avalon Hill Diplomacy (not hat it was WW II per se, but that feel of diplomacy and politics+ 3rd Reich at Macro Level; which is certainly an interesting combination. I own a copy; but haven't had time to play it.

I was looking at this during the sale but backed off in favor of other stuff. Glad you guys are enjoying it.

Really digging this format of an initial reaction, before a more detailed review. I’ve got this (along with Unconditional Surrender) winging its way out to me via the GMT Fall Sale. Looking forward to getting the game, and for your next video! God bless.

@sergioalves1982

5 жыл бұрын

Unconditional Surrender and Cataclysm are two of my top 3 wargames (the other one being Commancheria) so i can say that you will have lots of fun in the coming days.

@ThePlayersAid

5 жыл бұрын

I could play Unconditional Surrender! almost endlessly. Such an easy system that does so much. It gives you good detail, whilst remaining playable. Sure it can be a long one, but it doesn't ever feel like a drag.

You guys do a great job, loving this channel

Any more videos from you guys on this game?

Just ordered it from Cool Stuff! Thanks again guys!

A good video despite it stirring my gaming angst for not having the time (yet) to get it to table. :-/

Grant please do a review of Rogers Rangers .

You knew ALL the rules after one turn(ish)?! Amazing.

@ThePlayersAid

5 жыл бұрын

The play aids are very good, and in one turn you literally see basically every single mechanic. We also digest a hell of a lot of rules.

@wartable

5 жыл бұрын

The Players Aid played 1st time tonight, getting it down. Also making some flow charts to assist.

Drink more beer when you play guys == less arguments. :D

how does it play solo? is it as satisfying as USE?

@ThePlayersAid

5 жыл бұрын

Very good solo, indeed I would say it is excellent. The style of game is very different from USE (an actual hex and counter wargame). Cataclysm has much more of the economic and political stability to take care of.

The one thing I take away from all these excellent reviews, is that Alexander, should really ditch his dice! They never seem to go well for him! :p

@ThePlayersAid

5 жыл бұрын

My dice, his dice, their dice. It doesn't matter. I'm a Southampton Saints fan, so I'm used to disappointment.

Bit off topic, but the shirt and tie with the cardigan combo is a 1950's psychopath look.

@xman777b

3 жыл бұрын

not my style. But better than dressing like a 2020 bum

@earlofdoncaster5018

3 жыл бұрын

@@xman777b Beg to differ, but it does suit Grant.

This or tragedy and triumph?

Two Gits and a Game. The Zombie apocalypse can't come soon enough if it means the end of you.