Let's Play! Spruance Leader - Target: Wolfpack!

This is the second in a series of videos showing a playthrough of the latest game in the Leader series, Spruance Leader. Designed by Dean Brown (previous design B-17 Flying Fortress Leader) and published by DVG. In this second video, I continue our campaign in the North Atlantic by targeting a Wolfpack of enemy submarines in the area.
Spruance Leader focuses on commanding and managing a US Navy Carrier Battle Group in the Cold War setting of the 80s and 90s, simulating major naval conflicts in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Carrier battle groups, comprising aircraft carriers and their escorting ships, must be protected from the devastating attacks of missiles, torpedoes, bombs, and enemy vessels. Attack submarines which threaten the carrier battle groups have to be hunted down and neutralized. Air assets must be carefully assigned to combat air patrols, long-range strategic missions and attack strikes. You will need to manage the right combination of seaborne and airborne resources under your command in order to complete the various types of missions and lead your group to victory.
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  • @WayneHansen
    @WayneHansen Жыл бұрын

    Hey everyone! I hope you liked the video. If you did, I'd love to think I earned your subscription. It really helps me to get more of these great games to show off! You can also help by buying me a Coffee or 1/10th of a wargame at ko-fi.com/wargaminghansen OR subscribing to my Patreon: www.patreon.com/wargaminghansen OR making a one-time donation: paypal.me/wargaminghansen

  • @MrShadowtracker
    @MrShadowtracker7 ай бұрын

    Being a retired USN Cheif who actually served in a HSL squadron in the early eighties, that Helo should be able to carry two Mk46's. ALWAYS launch the HELO to prosecute the contact then engage with surface ships.

  • @WayneHansen

    @WayneHansen

    7 ай бұрын

    Great info, thanks Bill 👍

  • @MustangGT4
    @MustangGT45 ай бұрын

    Great video, just watched the whole thing!

  • @WayneHansen

    @WayneHansen

    5 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! It's an excellent game, and it was a fun video to create.

  • @GrumpyOldMan63
    @GrumpyOldMan63 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Wayne. Snorkel and ping go away at the start of the enemy sub turn. BTW, great video. Love the sound effects and missile videos. The Tico ship does need to be in the Screening force to use the Missile Shield (see 1.3.3)

  • @WayneHansen

    @WayneHansen

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dean. I had a blast both playing the game and making the video.

  • @thgenral
    @thgenralАй бұрын

    Wayne, where did you get the card and ammo holders? I have a 3D printer but I’m, not finding an stl file to print. Thanks! Nice job on the video.

  • @denovemportem
    @denovemportem Жыл бұрын

    Loved the video! Was thinking about buying this amazing game, now I sure will! One thing though, I will loose the cursed die that comes with the game!!!!! 😄😄😄😄😄

  • @WayneHansen

    @WayneHansen

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words! Yeah, anyone who watches my playthrough vids will see how bad my luck is, especially when I'm filming. It's like the dice know 🥴

  • @crasher303
    @crasher303 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, your vid is great boost to me learning rules, just like a ASROC. Being Ex navy from the 70/80's I can pull fault with it, on whole SL is very good game. Not very impressed with amount of blank counters in the box.

  • @WayneHansen

    @WayneHansen

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful Gareth! The game isn't perfect, but really, what game is? Overall I absolutely am having a blast with it.

  • @CRAIGHOLT236
    @CRAIGHOLT2363 ай бұрын

    Where did you get those card/counter holders you're using in these vids?

  • @WayneHansen

    @WayneHansen

    3 ай бұрын

    They were actually 3D printed by a friend, but DVG has started selling them, or something very similar. You can try Googling "DVG Leader card tray" or search "air Leader compatible tray" on Etsy.

  • @jauscpa17-cj1qq
    @jauscpa17-cj1qq4 ай бұрын

    Should you have applied the Wolfpack SO penalty when you first drew it? The instructions state to apply the penalty immediately and apply every turn until destroyed. Appreciate the playthrough!

  • @WayneHansen

    @WayneHansen

    4 ай бұрын

    Is that a campaign rule? I was just playing a one-off mission to show the game in action.

  • @jauscpa17-cj1qq

    @jauscpa17-cj1qq

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah, that makes sense if you’re just playing a single mission. This video is very useful for those trying to learn this game, like me. I may watch Dean’s (designer’s) video playthrough too.

  • @WayneHansen

    @WayneHansen

    4 ай бұрын

    Good idea. And as always, follow the rulebook over what some video (like this one) says if it seems in conflict with them. I'm glad the video is useful, that's always my goal.

  • @paulaceto6492
    @paulaceto6492 Жыл бұрын

    Wayne, you may have already mentioned this, but where did you get those very cool card/counter holders? By the way, another way to end an encounter is to push the enemy units off the display by maneuvering (forward, left or right). I've done that a few times to adjust the odds in my favor (assuming no starred ships of course).

  • @WayneHansen

    @WayneHansen

    Жыл бұрын

    I actually got them from Tim (he commented on this video also)! They are 3D printed trays. Tim is basically a 3D guru, and I don't even have a 3D printer anyway, so I begged him to make me some. They are amazing! I highly recommend them.

  • @scotthandley3854
    @scotthandley3854 Жыл бұрын

    Where did you get those card trays that hold the ship and ordinance?

  • @WayneHansen

    @WayneHansen

    Жыл бұрын

    It's my secret, Scott, sorry! Nah, just kidding. A friend made them for me, but DVG is going to start selling them soon.

  • @scotthandley3854

    @scotthandley3854

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WayneHansen Thanks

  • @timreece4278
    @timreece4278 Жыл бұрын

    One thing worth clarifying is that you could have skipped the second encountered, if you wanted to, due to their not being any starred ships in the TF. Not a big deal since your Target was in the first zone, but worth considering if you had to travel fruther.

  • @timreece4278

    @timreece4278

    Жыл бұрын

    Nevermind, you actually covered this later.

  • @WayneHansen

    @WayneHansen

    Жыл бұрын

    We were thinking the same thing Tim!

  • @scotthandley3854

    @scotthandley3854

    Жыл бұрын

    Tim, Wayne mentioned that you made those card trays. Do you have more available?

  • @gcsaunders58
    @gcsaunders58 Жыл бұрын

    Wayne, not sure of the answer here, but there was some question if the Tico may not be able to use the missile shield to protect other ships if it is not in a screening force position. Just wondering if this has been clarified anywhere.

  • @WayneHansen

    @WayneHansen

    Жыл бұрын

    I haven't seen any clarification on that Glenn, but it's a good question for sure.

  • @GrumpyOldMan63

    @GrumpyOldMan63

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, the Tico must be in the Screening Force to use the Missile Shield ((see 1.3.3)

  • @scotthandley3854
    @scotthandley3854Ай бұрын

    Where did you get the holders for the cards?

  • @WayneHansen

    @WayneHansen

    Ай бұрын

    It's a secret

  • @dennissvitak148
    @dennissvitak148 Жыл бұрын

    Dude. You just cost me $130. I just purchased the last copy of Spruance Leader on Amazon.

  • @WayneHansen

    @WayneHansen

    Жыл бұрын

    You may be $130 poorer now, but at least you're in for a good game!

  • @dennissvitak148

    @dennissvitak148

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WayneHansen - Oh yeah. I have read Red Storm Rising at LEAST ten times, and own every Leader game already. This is right in my wheelhouse.

  • @datcat8451
    @datcat8451 Жыл бұрын

    First