As someone who hasn't yet played this behemoth of a game, this walkthrough is absolutely sensational. Your explanations are clear and concise, and your enthusiasm really shines through. Love your work!

@OneStopCoopShop

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nathan! Made my day! Hope you have fun playing this intense game!!

I love, love, love your playthroughs Colin!! You do an excellent job and I use them as references for rules reminders and inspiration for my playthroughs. I play games both solo and coop, so really great stuff. Thanks!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jerrod!! Hope you are doing well!!

I got so excited to see this in my feed! It's my favorite game!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

I can see why!! The game is wonderful, thanks for watching!!

This is awesome! Balls out all expansions. Brave man to do that on cam. Whew, I’d never try it. Pimped out collector’s edition too! Respect! I have the limited edition plus all of the limited expansions and a few of the token upgrades but not the mountain ranges. It looks spectacular!!!

Whether the war be the size of a table, Or the size of an entire land, The greatest battles are all fought against the self. -Some wise person, probably

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA Yess!!

Super!! Thanks for showing this awesome game and with expansions! 👊💥👊👍

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Trust me it is MY pleasure! I had so much fun playing this it was ridiculous!

This is great. I’m glad you are using the expansions, been wondering how those added to the complexity. Minis looks so good too.

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed on both accounts! Thanks for watching!!

This is really fun. Can’t wait for part 2!!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Just posted! Hope you enjoy it!!

oh wooooow, looking forward to this. Have it in my shelf and never played it unfortunately. Thanks in advance!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I SO hope this gets you to pull it out! It makes for such a great emergent story!!

very nice explanation and great playthrough! One of the best resources for WOTR, many thanks

@OneStopCoopShop

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching!!

I've never seen a game go like that - pretty unlucky rolling for the SP! I love watching playthroughs of this. You make it look so easy :) Can't wait for part 2!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

The amount of eyes rolled has been insane! Going to be an interesting Part 2! Thanks for watching!!

@halestorm102

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop PROOF! A military victory for the FP is actually possible!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

When the dice rolls the way they are here, I think so!! We shall see in Part II tomorrow!

This is fantastic. Beautiful version as well!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! I'm actually planning on doing hunt for the ring next!!

First time actually seeing this game in action. I’m floored. This looks absolutely phenomenal

@OneStopCoopShop

2 жыл бұрын

The game.. is.. amazing!!

@PMMagro

2 жыл бұрын

It is a great game. No easy rules but VERY thematic and often exiting battles and card plays/rolls :)

@OneStopCoopShop

2 жыл бұрын

@@PMMagro Yes the best part right three! Those thematic and tense moments in the game!

Really badass board and minis! Thanks you for sharing.

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

I really enjoy your play throughs, Colin. You should make playing this game a Thanksgiving tradition!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Haha that sounds like a great idea!!

Just found your channel via BGG. I am a fan of your solo playthroughs. Thanks for creating them.

@OneStopCoopShop

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and welcome to the channel!!

Thanks for this! I'll be watching it through in bits. If possible do one for Battle of the Five Armies as well, that'd be sweet.

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Cool, all the expansions and played the way I have to play. Cheers

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you should its a blast!!

Great video! Love this game!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

I am with you! LOVE it and can't get enough of it!

When is the solo variant coming out these are great! I loved the commentary in this it was very immersive and taught me how to play!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped and soon! Just need to get through tax season!

My all-time favorite game!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Yessssss!!!

this and LotR LCG are my 2 fav games ;). And I'm not a Tolkien fanatic, I just happen to love those two

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Haha well you have good tastes!!!

Sweet mountains and extras!

@OneStopCoopShop

Жыл бұрын

Love it!!

50:00 When playing the Olog Hai card to recruit, you can do it in a besieged stronghold. So Moria would be a valid target even if the elves are there. Edit. Sorry, just noticed this had already been commented.

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

First time seeing game, it looks really fun to play

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

It is a blast!! Highly recommended!

Since event cards trump the regular rules, you could have recruited that Olag-Hai to Moria even though it was besieged.

@OneStopCoopShop

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Wait… what?! How did I miss that you'd done this? I know what I'll be watching as I do dishes this week.

@OneStopCoopShop

2 жыл бұрын

Haha!! Yes I had a freaking blast too, I need to get it back to the table!

crisp and clear and fast like a walkthrough-playthough should be . Only watched the first few minutes, It is Thankgiving so my time is limited. Got a lot of style and experience going on. 5years ago would have been better. LOL. But still ,and "for now", a great job on this game.

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the great comment! Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you for this video! Really curious as to where you got the mountain's and strongholds miniatures. I'd like to add to my game in the same way. Can you provide where and how you upgraded your game to this level? Thank you!

@OneStopCoopShop

7 ай бұрын

Colin went over to Meet Me at the Table, another KZread channel, so he won't be able to answer this. But I'm pretty sure he answered the same question in one of the previous comments, if you want to go searching!

50:07 You can muster troops in Moria because you are using an event card. From the rule book p26 Recruiting restrictions section - You cannot muster troops in a stronghold besieged by the enemy unless you are recruiting with an event card. Cheers!

@OneStopCoopShop

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Literally just finished watching the Robs Gaming Table playthrough of this and now I see you playing it as well? *sigh* Now I guess I have to buy it. I was stuck between this and Star Wars Rebellion but just on theme alone I thing WotR edges it out

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

I will tell you I have played both extensively, and currently Star Wars Rebellion is no longer in my collection. . . So that should tell you something! :)

loving how the collectors edition cost x10 the original price XD

@OneStopCoopShop

10 ай бұрын

It’s pretty crazy 😭

Nice to see this finally appear. Shame I'm heading off to bed now before work, but it's definitely getting a full view tonight. I can understand why you're not using the solo rules I sent you, due to no expansion support.

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry next is going to be just that!! I am young to start testing it in the weeks ahead. I can't thank you enough for that!!

@GamingWithGeo

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! If you really want to make the next playthrough truly epic, you could always play Hunt for the Ring first, and lead into War of the Ring since they share similar mechanics.

@camelxhol551

Жыл бұрын

Where can I find your rules for solo? Would be great to look over

Just bought this game, looks so fun

@OneStopCoopShop

Жыл бұрын

It is amazing!!

Amazing!! You should really try the solo variant. Star wars rebellion solo is one of the best gaming series ever on youtube, and i doubt anyone else could try this challenge (and actually there are no video on it)

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

It is in the works!! Just had to wait for some stuff but it's coming!!

@korsus7055

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop that is great!!!looking forward to it.such an amazing game.. it really give ita best in two...but I did try it solo already and works pretty well. But SWR played much more smoothly after i saw your gameplay... and most of all it was epic😁😁😁

@herzbr

3 жыл бұрын

Where can I find tant solo variant? I'm really interested

@korsus7055

3 жыл бұрын

On BGG. Two variant.. one Is simpler and is the one I would suggest. Then there is the queller bot

Beautiful!

@OneStopCoopShop

2 жыл бұрын

I agree the deluxe edition looks amazing!

I’m predicting now....I think Colin will win this ;-)

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Oooooooo I'm impressed how did you know!!

Absolutely fantastic playthrough !!! Even Better then Ricky Royal 😉

@OneStopCoopShop

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! No one is better than Ricky!!

Holy cow, where did you get all the mountains and other 3d terrain? That looks amazing.

@OneStopCoopShop

Жыл бұрын

I did some digging and now I don't know if the etsy person is selling anymore!! So sorry!

can you please share who made colored figures and the models of mountains and strongholds.

@OneStopCoopShop

11 ай бұрын

eviltoymaker.com/collections/war-of-the-ring/terrain

I have this edition and it's a great game - really looking forward to seeing how you handle both roles!! :) PS - ! I want to know where you got all the 3D Terrain please?

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! And yes here you go: www.etsy.com/listing/758192979/war-of-the-ring-mountains-2nd-edition?ref=yr_purchases

@bretttodd2961

3 жыл бұрын

You can find the print files on Thingiverse and print yourself if you have a 3d printer.

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Good catch!

@SKS_666

3 жыл бұрын

@@bretttodd2961 Thanks - I actually DO have a 3D printer - BUT I'm also rubbish (newbie) - but hey, may track those down and try for a bit of fun. Thank you.

@SKS_666

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop Thank you!

Any updates on a solo play through with one of the variants? The cards or queller bot would be amazing!

@OneStopCoopShop

2 жыл бұрын

I still hedgehog looked into it but need to!!

Liked and subbed

nice vid! what combat dices are you using? they color match quite well with the base games faction dices

@OneStopCoopShop

2 жыл бұрын

Oh boy no idea just found them around the house haha!!

@SJkoehld

2 жыл бұрын

ok, guess I just have to look around as well, maybe they drop out of a drawer or so :-)

@OneStopCoopShop

2 жыл бұрын

Haha!! I hope they do!!

Did those minis come prepainted like that in the collector's edition? They're gorgeous, nothing wrong with the unpainted plastic ones but this is just on a different level. Wonder if they will ever reprint collectors edition with such nicely painted minis, maybe a third edition, one can hope. Looking forward to this series :)

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

You got it this is the anniversary edition and they come fully painted. Gotta love it! Thanks for watching!!

He great play through btw. Did you ever do that solo play??? I hope so, but can't find it. Thanks in advance.

@OneStopCoopShop

Жыл бұрын

I haven't yet sorry!!

Do you have a file we can have a look at the rules of this variant?

@OneStopCoopShop

2 жыл бұрын

Search on bgg on the file section you will find it!

I used to own the first edition of the game. I sold it when I moved to the US thinking I would never play board games there. How mistaken I was!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Haha!! We all make mistakes!

@Hybban

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop Yes I didn't think I would be able to find people to play with. Maybe I'll buy this one again one day.

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

It is one of those classics that will be played for many years to come! I do hope you pick it up at some point! :)

Hi!! Can you share the link of the solo variant you talked about on the description?

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Here you go!: boardgamegeek.com/filepage/141333/queller-bot-war-ring-solo-play

@sauronguitar

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop thanks!

Hi! nice table, you printed that terrain?

@OneStopCoopShop

Жыл бұрын

I got it from etsy!

That sure is a purrty game!!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

I would 100% agree!!

58:00 Not sure if you deliberately didn't retreat the 2 shadow units into the Moria stronghold before the battle, but that would probably have helped the shadow player quite a bit.

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry! Poor choice all around!

@baredas

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop Great playthrough. Nice to see the expansions as well.

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!!

How match is the board game with this actual colored painted miniatures and 3D terrains?

@OneStopCoopShop

Жыл бұрын

Not cheap! I think sounds 200 bucks!

You never rolled three eyes? I rolled six last Sunday, and it wasn't the first time XD

@OneStopCoopShop

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha!!

Where did you get the stronghold models?

@OneStopCoopShop

2 жыл бұрын

Here you go! www.etsy.com/listing/711699164/war-of-the-ring-strongholds-2nd-edition?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=war+of+the+ring&ref=sr_gallery-1-4&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&cns=1

Have you tried war of the ring the card game? Supposedly it is a homage to the board game however since I haven’t played the board game I can’t say how well it compares. The card game though is fun on its own and a solo and co-op against the AI is coming sometime in the fall(right now the game is only competitive).

@OneStopCoopShop

Жыл бұрын

I haven't tried it yet! I do plan to pick up the game though with the coop expansion that will be right up my alley!!

@OneStopCoopShop

Жыл бұрын

I've tried it and thought it was great. Very cool mix of original mechanics and some of the same feel of the big daddy original game. We will be covering it for sure when the expansion is out - Mike

@tiredguy2753

Жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop looking forward to it !

So during the siege of Moria, you counted the two 5's as hits toward the Shadow army, but don't the Free Peoples have to roll 6's to hit during a siege?

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Can you give me a time stamp? I may have played an event or something!

I'd totally love to get the collector's edition for this game but it's so expensive right now 🥺

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

I know... I don't see it getting any cheaper either

@mstrdarkblaze2895

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop Fact. Btw have you played this game with friends? If so how was it to explain the game to them. Thinking about getting it but explaining it to my friends could be horrific.

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've only played solo so I don't know!! It would be a challenge. You could have them watch a video first?

Can I ask what’s your audio setup? Sounds great!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

I just use a shure microphone that goes over my head and record on my computer. Then I sync it up to the audio from the video camera!

@andyn2854

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop Awesome. And thanks for the video, it's really helpful to just see it being played, and I love your enthusiasm!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!!

How different is this one from the middle earth quest?

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I do not know never played!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

COMPLETELY different. Middle Earth Quest is a 1 vs many adventure game, where one player controls Sauron, and the rest control heroes running around having battles (in a cool card-based system) and completing quests. MEQ is much closer to something like Runebound, while war of the ring is a big war game - Mike

50:02 He could recruit that Sauron unit in Moria too, even it is under the siege, right?

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

No it's under siege you can't recruit into a sieged settlement

@milosmarkovic3154

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop You cannot "muster" (using the action die), but you can "recruit" (using an event card). boardgamegeek.com/thread/956854/recruiting-besieged-strongholds-weird-situation

@Geiger064

3 жыл бұрын

Yupp, you are actually able recruit into a stronghold under siege with Event Cards (just not with a Muster die). Likewise, you can recruit with an event card even if the nation isn't "At War" yet. I assume this is primarily to help the Free Peoples player with "surprise" reinforcements, but also applies to the Shadow player in this case

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Great point was thinking he was taking about mustering thanks!!

did shadow need to add a die to the box because free peoples moved twice first turn ?

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Can you give me a time stamp? I'm not sure what you are saying?

@JBallsMcLongcock

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop end of the first turn. free peoples moved fellowship twice. should shadow player place a second eye die in the box

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Nope just 1. He could put 2 if he'd want!

You can muster troops using event cards into areas that are besieged. I think you played that incorrectly at Moria @ 50 min.

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Yup thanks for that!!

so how are you supposed to plan your strategy for the game when you have to roll dice to see what actions you are even allowed to take for the turn couldn't plan my next turn in advance then for me I would not like

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Part of the challenge! And remember as the Free Peoples you have access to 3 rings that allow you to change a die to anything except the Will of the West die. As the Shadow Player you get 7-10 dice so in theory you should have more balanced rolls. Sometimes that just doesn't happen, and is part of the challenge!

@Shane-ly1mv

3 жыл бұрын

So in a game like this, you plan your strategies based on what the dice rolls give you. You have to make the most of what you get each turn. You can still try to realize a specific strategy you have in mind, but you can only move that strategy forward when the dice go your way.

@JLH111176

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shane-ly1mv that would be like play chess but at start of your turn roll a dice with pieces on it and then can only move those for the turn. For me that would not be good that does not me it a bad mechanic just that I would not like it

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shane-ly1mv Part of why I enjoy the game so much!

Where did you get the painted mini’s? Did you do it yourself? Is it part of the annniversary edition or something? Did you say and I missed it?😂🙈

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Yup its the anniversary edition! Comes fully painted!

@jacobsmit4104

3 жыл бұрын

Woooowwwww

@jacobsmit4104

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I got that🥺

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

It's wonderful.. they are a bit pricey

@jacobsmit4104

3 жыл бұрын

Fair enough😂

is this the Anniversary board??

@OneStopCoopShop

2 жыл бұрын

It is!

I really wanted to get the collector edition, but 1000 dollars is WAY too much, does anyone know someone that sells it at a reasonable price?

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

I hate to say it but that's the price I've been seeing!

@Matt_19-89

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop ouch, did you actually paid 1k?

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

I know someone so that's how I got mine!

@Matt_19-89

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop lucky you, could you pm me if you're willing and happen to find another one? It would be appreciated, but I understand if you can't/ wouldn't want to, anyway love the gameplay, can't get enough of this game

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

If I do ill let you know!! I love this game as well my friend so I get it!!

how is this playing solo? its a game id love to play, but my friend group would hate it haha

@OneStopCoopShop

2 жыл бұрын

There are a couple fan made solo modes but I haven't tried them yet!

@niall2236

2 жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop thanks for the reply :) i will definitely check them out! guessing the first few games ill have to play both sides to get used to it, but that seems fine tbh

@OneStopCoopShop

2 жыл бұрын

@@niall2236 I personally love playing both sides on this one. It works quite well! Good luck my friend and may you either dunk the ring, or stop Frodo and amass the evil of the world! :)

You might like to further upgrade your Combat Dice to a more Thematic Die.I got Eleven Dice from Q Workshop,Blue and White for the FP,Black and Red for the SP. q-workshop.com/en/single-dice/134/d6-elven-black-red-elven-dice

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Ummm YES PLEASE!! thanks for the link!!

So how's the solo play-thru coming along?? :) :)

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Its in the works! 😁😁

@bgm-1961

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop Awesome. Too bad this isn't you're living, because then I'd be serious. :) But since you're kind a gracious to be taking your valuable personal time to do this for us, I'll be humble and patient instead! (I'm getting ready to take a stab at the Queller bot myself in a few days, and just wanted to get a clue on how to tackle it right out of the gate. So I'll just use your eventual play thru instead, to validate mine. But no pressure. :)

Do more of these! Or better yet play me in a game.

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Haha!! Thanks for watching!

@taykey17

3 жыл бұрын

@@OneStopCoopShop No problem. I enjoy it and appreciate you. Sorry I didn't watch it sooner but I just bought the game.

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

Totally get that!! Hope you have fun playing!!

Wow on eBay this is 2000$

How come the figures are so nice?

@OneStopCoopShop

Жыл бұрын

I have the deluxe version

why is minas tirith black?!

@OneStopCoopShop

3 жыл бұрын

It's white just like black