Rough Swordsman Wargamer

Rough Swordsman Wargamer

A channel for (mainly) solo and solitaire war games. Featuring playthroughs and unboxings.
I endeavour to video playthroughs of all unboxings.

If you love gaming, join me as I struggle to battle the rules!

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  • @ErichChaves
    @ErichChaves9 сағат бұрын

    I missed the LIVE show! 😢 Fun game. I believe you can still pre-order it

  • @thomasharkless4605
    @thomasharkless4605Күн бұрын

    These are much nicer than I can do. I will have to get them.

  • @DavidWalls70
    @DavidWalls702 күн бұрын

    I love the Lysander operations. Amazing people all around. I just bought this and the book (which I had missed the video for) due to your presentation!

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamerКүн бұрын

    Hope you enjoy it!

  • @nordicmaelstrom4714
    @nordicmaelstrom47142 күн бұрын

    Rough just be careful not to have to flip your counter to the wounded side or worse!

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer2 күн бұрын

    Hello everyone, thank you for watching. If you like what I do, please support the channel by subscribing, 'pushing the bell' and liking the video - it helps a lot! 🙂

  • @davidwarren3221
    @davidwarren32212 күн бұрын

    Rough, I'll just have to get this just for your Smiling Mug on one of the counters lol.

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamerКүн бұрын

    👍

  • @jonathondyer7395
    @jonathondyer73953 күн бұрын

    Ian Toll's book, Six Frigates, covers the naval aspects of the War of 1812 really well, both in open sea (the six commissioned frigates of the title) and the war on the Great Lakes. And it's a really great read by a natural storyteller.

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer3 күн бұрын

    Hello everyone, thank you for watching. If you like what I do, please support the channel by subscribing, 'pushing the bell' and liking the video - it helps a lot! 🙂

  • @vincentmanion7990
    @vincentmanion79903 күн бұрын

    Great tutorial! Notice how we have never seen the Rough Swordsman Wargamer and Matt Berry/ Count Laszlo together?

  • @Davidimparato
    @Davidimparato6 күн бұрын

    Great video Rough! I have this one, but haven't played it yet. You've inspired me to move it up on the list to be played.

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer6 күн бұрын

    Hope you enjoy it!

  • @Mancspartan88
    @Mancspartan886 күн бұрын

    Charles 1st was beheaded in 1649. Perhaps he came back from beyond the grave to win the battle in 1664 😂😂

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer6 күн бұрын

    Oops thanks Manc! I'll learn to read/type my own notes one day (It was, of course, 1644)! 😏😏

  • @nordicmaelstrom4714
    @nordicmaelstrom47146 күн бұрын

    An interesting topic here Rough. In my early days at college I wrote a lengthy research paper on the War of 1812. I've had my eye on this game and with my switch to getting more solitaire games I have to have this one on my list. I should be receiving I, Napoleon in the mail today. Are you putting out another Skies Above Britain video this week Rough?

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer6 күн бұрын

    Game looks interesting. Probaly next week for another Skies I'm afraid.

  • @nordicmaelstrom4714
    @nordicmaelstrom47146 күн бұрын

    @@RoughSwordsmanWargamer Just make sure I am flying backwards again :D Yes it does look interesting. The entire War of 1812 is very intriguing for me since it happened in my backyard.

  • @charleslatora5750
    @charleslatora57507 күн бұрын

    Your videos are always great and well done sir. Game appears to be very interesting to me but right now I'm a tad broke😢.

  • @nordicmaelstrom4714
    @nordicmaelstrom47146 күн бұрын

    You and me both Chuck! I just bought The Hunters, Silent Victory and Beneath the Med and that wiped out my hobby fund! Have to rebuild to save up for the GMT sale and Compass sale whenever that is?

  • @charleslatora5750
    @charleslatora57506 күн бұрын

    @@nordicmaelstrom4714 Compass usually from at least the start of the their event in November, if not maybe mid Oct., usually thru end of Jan. GMT...no idea. So good Friday morning. It's 1:39 am in SoCal.

  • @nordicmaelstrom4714
    @nordicmaelstrom47146 күн бұрын

    @@charleslatora5750 Good afternoon Chuck! GMT sale is in September this year. I have a couple items in mind for that. Compass has some solitaire games I would like.

  • @timothysmith6211
    @timothysmith62117 күн бұрын

    These are good videos to what appears to be an extremely unchallenging game. The Germans never send anything and if it does get through they apparently cannot drop a bomb on target. This isnt the Battle of Britain its the airshow over Britain. lol. I ordered this game before watching all the videos because it seemed awesome, kinda regretting that now.

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer7 күн бұрын

    Probably the way I played it Timothy! Hope you enjoy it though.

  • @idjester
    @idjester7 күн бұрын

    what a glorious chance that I happened to stop by and watch this video... your welcome...

  • @michaelwant8501
    @michaelwant85017 күн бұрын

    Watching this video has persuaded me to bung in an order to Second Chance Games, so well done! I like solitaire games that use fairly meaty mechanics, and this one looks meaty enough. Looking forward to the thump in my porch as the delivery man drops it off!

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer7 күн бұрын

    Hope you enjoy it!

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer7 күн бұрын

    Hello everyone, thank you for watching. If you like what I do, please support the channel by subscribing, 'pushing the bell' and liking the video - it helps a lot! 😊

  • @timothysmith6211
    @timothysmith62117 күн бұрын

    First of all thanks as always for a great series of videos. Why are there no DO 17? Is it just a specific OB for the scenario you are playing?

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer7 күн бұрын

    It's been a while since I played it - it was a shorter scenario if I remember so maybe not.

  • @azzido851
    @azzido8518 күн бұрын

    26:06 - Vehicles may freely enter Building hexes, as they are not actually entering the Buildings themselves, but are in the Alleyways between the Buildings. Therefore, any vehicle located in a Building hex is actually occupying Alley type terrain.

  • @Dangerous27Dave
    @Dangerous27Dave8 күн бұрын

    Enjoyed the show - just caught up with the rest. I find youtube videos indispensable when learning a new game. I will watch a play through (or part thereof) as well as reading the rules (this takes several sessions and I can't do it in one sit down) and then set the game up. Most of the time, whilst I am pushing stuff around, I will hit a block which the rulebook doesn't answer (or is not referenced easily). Then it is to BGG, Consimworld or a youtube video to try to and crack the code. Once I have (hopefully) found a solution I will go back to the rulebook to see if I have been an idiot or to exclaim "why isn't that explained?" (or similar). This happens so often that it seems to me that a lot of games are not properly tested with new players. A big frustration is (for example) that the rules for set up, for example, state "place chaos counters in zone 1"...... my response is "what is a chaos counter?"..... the rulebook may have this explained on page 17 with no index cross reference........... Hardly any rulebooks have a section upfront which explain all the components with their function (most have some explained but leave other components to be explained somewhere later in the book)

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer8 күн бұрын

    Hi Dave, my frustration is that I find some rule book's sequence of play rattle on without me having any idea what they are talking about. Only becomes clearer when I read the rest of the rules and go back and re-read the SOP!

  • @Dangerous27Dave
    @Dangerous27Dave8 күн бұрын

    @@RoughSwordsmanWargamer Yeah - the general principle should be that any term, component or phrase should be explained before it is used or referenced in the rules; I don't want to go looking for an explanation later in the rules. The explanation doesn't have to be full and complete but it should be enough to explain what is being referenced in the rules at that point.

  • @davidwhitehouse615
    @davidwhitehouse6159 күн бұрын

    Can’t watch live too often unfortunately now, but still watch them during the week. Enjoyable as always! Thank you!

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer9 күн бұрын

    Thanks David 👍

  • @WouterSchoutteten
    @WouterSchoutteten10 күн бұрын

    Cool show, thanks. I like Nate's books, but now I will have to buy both games and books. Oh-o!

  • @clipsolo
    @clipsolo11 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the great content guys! One tiny request, could you mention the names of the games out loud when you bring them up? I for one listen while jogging so I need to play guess the game once in a while 😄

  • @seanmulroy6897
    @seanmulroy689711 күн бұрын

    world cup football/soccer 2026 being hosted by USA/Canada/Mexico

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer11 күн бұрын

    👍😉

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer12 күн бұрын

    Hello everyone, thank you for watching. If you like what I do, please support the channel by subscribing, 'pushing the bell' and liking the video - it helps a lot! 😊

  • @shanew700
    @shanew70012 күн бұрын

    Guys, one request for your live streams...please don't cycle so fast through the chats on screen. Not everyone can read that fast! Some of the longer comments, I can only get halfway through before it disappears!

  • @przemekbozek
    @przemekbozek13 күн бұрын

    Thanks, this looks nice, I've drifted away from solo games but this is the one that keeps tempting me...

  • @HistoricWings
    @HistoricWings13 күн бұрын

    Thank you, Rough! Great job on the video!

  • @davidwarren3221
    @davidwarren322114 күн бұрын

    Just got this in, hope you do a playthrough my friend

  • @buffuzo4201
    @buffuzo420114 күн бұрын

    Great game, I unfortunately figured out the British win strategy early on, yet it is still fun to play. I have been hoping for an 8th Airforce/Bomber Command version... alas I think this is not in the cards. But many great hours of play with this one for sure.

  • @richardcoker6449
    @richardcoker644914 күн бұрын

    I wanted to just let you know that I really enjoyed the videos. I recently purchased the series and your play through has gone a long way to help me understand the game. Again Thanks for taking the time to do these!

  • @Demy1970
    @Demy197014 күн бұрын

    Good job rough

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer14 күн бұрын

    Hello everyone, thank you for watching. If you like what I do, please support the channel by subscribing, 'pushing the bell' and liking the video - it helps a lot! 😊

  • @Jackdaw5
    @Jackdaw514 күн бұрын

    'GMT website - My Account - P500 orders'. I can see how that's going to confuse some people...

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer15 күн бұрын

    Hello everyone, thank you for watching. If you like what I do, please support the channel by subscribing, 'pushing the bell' and liking the video - it helps a lot! 😊

  • @jasbal1737
    @jasbal173716 күн бұрын

    Hi RSG - Thank you for the video. I have all of the books but my counter manufacturing leaves a bit to be desired. Where can I buy the box sets in the UK please?

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer16 күн бұрын

    Hi, Second Chance Games here in the UK sells these box sets. secondchancegames.com/

  • @jasbal1737
    @jasbal173716 күн бұрын

    @@RoughSwordsmanWargamer That's my normal wargame shop but I couldn't find them on the site. I'll take another look. Thank you very much RSG.

  • @HistoricWings
    @HistoricWings13 күн бұрын

    @@jasbal1737 We keep sending them additional orders and they keep selling out! I don't see Tally-Ho! listed there right now, though they're usually taking pre-orders when they're not in stock. Generally, all of the Historic Wings boxed sets can be found on their website by searching on one of the names of the games I've published (in the upper right corner of the webpage) or by searching for "Historic Wings".

  • @pauldangel734
    @pauldangel73416 күн бұрын

    Good review of the boxed components. Thanks. Thomas puts an incredible amount of good work into his designs. I'm eagerly anticipating the 'Achtung Jabo!' game's release.

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer16 күн бұрын

    Hello everyone, thank you for watching. If you like what I do, please support the channel by subscribing, 'pushing the bell' and liking the video - it helps a lot! 😊

  • @thesiberianproductions3748
    @thesiberianproductions374816 күн бұрын

    Im having a tough time finding a copy sadly. Is it out of print already?

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer15 күн бұрын

    Hi, I think this is out of print at the moment.

  • @PrintAndPlayPodcast
    @PrintAndPlayPodcast17 күн бұрын

    I hope someone writes up this boys-own story, such a great play through

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer15 күн бұрын

    Thank you 👍

  • @jacobmartin9679
    @jacobmartin967917 күн бұрын

    I've really enjoyed playing through this game, but it did take a while to learn. Great to have another learning/playthrough for this great game!

  • @larrymcintire6466
    @larrymcintire646617 күн бұрын

    Absolutely love your play thru! I did not think this game looked like that much fun, too much work, however, affer enjoying your video, you have now cost my wallet a Hit { pun intended ). Look forward to your continuing saga !

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer14 күн бұрын

    Thank you, glad you're enjoying the playthrough. Apologies for costing you money! (But it is a good game!)

  • @e-4airman124
    @e-4airman12418 күн бұрын

    so many sequences to follow in this one

  • @e-4airman124
    @e-4airman12418 күн бұрын

    My luck has run out oh my!

  • @e-4airman124
    @e-4airman12418 күн бұрын

    thank you so much for including me

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer18 күн бұрын

    Hello everyone, thank you for watching. If you like what I do, please support the channel by subscribing, 'pushing the bell' and liking the video - it helps a lot! 😊

  • @tedbrayton
    @tedbrayton18 күн бұрын

    Still the best game rulebook I have come across. Such a fantastic game. I really need to open up Skies Above The Reich someday

  • @asyncritus
    @asyncritus19 күн бұрын

    49:48 - At Phase 4 of the Interception Sequence (Patrol Complete?), you don't get to decide if the patrol is complete, it's just asking you if it is. You only answer yes if all fighters are on the RTB track or in fate boxes; otherwise you have to continue. You can only choose to RTB the fighters in the bomber formation area during the Aproach step of the Bomber Cycle.

  • @asyncritus
    @asyncritus19 күн бұрын

    Ignoring the escorts here was definitely the right call.

  • @asyncritus
    @asyncritus19 күн бұрын

    The flak from the outbound vector marker would have hit Hissy Cat as well because he would have still been in the bomber formation area at that time (only 1 hit though).

  • @RoughSwordsmanWargamer
    @RoughSwordsmanWargamer19 күн бұрын

    Hi, yes missed that! Was told about it in another comment and had to adjust Part 2 because I forgot it again! 👍