Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game - How to Play SBG - The Basics

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Want to learn how to play Middle Earth SBG? We take you through how to play middle earth strategy battle game right here!
This How to Play video runs through the basics to get you started in the world of SBG - the LOTR game we all love!
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@andrewnesbitt6475 2 года назад

I can’t tell you how useful this is for me as a beginner. I’ve picked up Pelennor Fields but the rules seemed quite intimidating until I watched your videos. Now I just need to find some opponents!

@TopTableGaming 2 года назад

That’s awesome to here buddy! It’s a great system. Where abouts are you?

@patricknilsson1004 4 года назад

I finally jumped the bandwagon after so many years. Great video.

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Patrick Nilsson awesome news!!! Hope the series helps dude

@perreyalsdam7994 4 года назад

I've played LOTR for 18 years, but I still enjoyed this video. Nice setup and great explanation of actions. Keep'em coming!

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Per ReyalsDam thank you friend!!!

@snieves4 3 года назад

How different is the game from them to now?

@perreyalsdam7994 3 года назад

@@snieves4 Really not much. You have a variety of new heroic actions and the weapons are more versatile. The best improvement is using heroic strike to increase Your fight value. Earlier a model with a high fight value always had the upper hand, nothing You could do. The deployment is a bit difference. Now You deploy in warbands. Each warband need a captain or hero and can have number of followers after his tier. In the early years You could choose to have only one hero or captain if You wish, which means You could have a big hoard army.

@neilchallis9147 2 года назад

Brand new to MESGB. This is gold! So useful. Thanks for taking the time.

@justinclarke483 4 года назад

I absolutely love this video. I have been reading through the rules, but this helps me "see" what happens in a game. Usually I need to play through a game to get the basics before I understand the other rules.

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Justin Clarke hey pal! Really glad it helps, and hope to get some more in depth vids filmed soon! Steve

@ricardoaydin6061 3 года назад

Instablaster.

@bobquinlan Год назад

Hi I just got the Battle for Osgiliath boxed set and this has been super helpful. I watched a lot of other videos even gameplay videos but this was the clearest explanation with example that I’ve seen so far. Appreciate it

@pmurnion 3 года назад

I'm such a middle earth nerd, I looked at the opening setup, heard the word 'ruffians' and straight away I knew its the scouring of the shire.

@ThePaintingCoach 4 года назад

Nice video! I've always fancied getting in to middle earth for the same reasons as you mentioned! I do love some of the models

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+The Painting Coach do it!!! I love this game. I’m more of a hobbyist than a gamer but mesbg is such a great system

@ThePaintingCoach 4 года назад

@@TopTableGaming same here 100% more a hobbyist!

@THX-to6gg 4 года назад

I love this game too I played it a bit years ago. Now I’ve got the new rules and armies book so I’m keen to start collecting again. I quite like the idea of battle companies or nice small scale narrative scenarios.

@mattprescott1912 4 года назад

Great mate, just what's needed out there a up to date walk through, great job as always 👍👍cavalry, prone, and trapped attacking will be a interesting one 😎😎

@josh6151 Год назад

Woah!, that was a throwback. The intro was the machinima sound right before they started their videos!!!!!

@jillthomason-stewart7820 4 года назад

Nice - I keep looking at the models and tempted to jump in

@snieves4 3 года назад

Its satisfying

@kcaudle52 4 года назад

This is one of the best tutorial videos for any wargame what I have seen. Excellent work. Thank you!

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Kelly Caudle Thank you so much! Really glad it helped you. Steve

@jamescramton7486 4 года назад

Thanks for this ! I'll be forwarding this to all my friends who I constantly tell that this is the best game that GW makes !! Can't wait for the next episode.

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+James Cramton thanks for watching James! Share away it’s greatly appreciated

@SGTMaitiMaus 4 года назад

Fantastic job. Can’t wait for the rest!

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Jeremy Santiago thanks man! I enjoyed filming this , more to come!

@davisandjoyceplumbingandhe2973 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, great help for me and my son just startin out!

@willtijerina5149 4 года назад

Excellent and looking forward to more!

@LambofGod709 4 года назад

Awesome game. So many memories :) I finally got back to it and am in love once again.

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Heisenberg great to hear buddy! Such a good time to get back in.

@tomb4610 4 года назад

Great video, thanks so much for posting. As a new player that hasn't had a game yet, this is a big help.

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Tom B cheers Tom. Hopefully will help you find your feet in the first game ;)

@davidmillette719 4 года назад

Very well done. Thank you!

@richardkerr4458 4 года назад

this is great please keep going

@DatOldeBiker 3 года назад

The basic rules feel so familiar being a 40k player. I particularly enjoyed the clear and unrushed dialog and look forward to watching more in the future. Great looking setup btw :>)

@TopTableGaming 3 года назад

+Peter Nicholas thanks man!

@stephenleng426 4 года назад

Excellent video. I'm just now building a collection with my first purchase being Boromir, Captain of the White Tower. I fully intend on getting the manual, but this was a fantastic ice breaker, cheers!

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+stephen leng hi Stephen, really glad it helped. Boromir is an absolute power house, and a great leader for any army.

@smoessmee 4 года назад

Nice video, clear and to the point.

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Patrick Conroy thanks buddy glad you enjoyed it

@GamerAddictFrank 4 года назад

Great video, keep up the great work.

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Gamer Addict Frank thanks buddy

@danelmore2783 2 месяца назад

Excellent video

@Havgav1989 4 года назад

Great vid!

@hawkbat8336 3 года назад

well done. good explanations!

@-Markus- 4 года назад

It might happen that I swing by the local store tomorrow and if I do, it might happen that a Pelennor box might come with me home...Might happen because of TTGs videos :D

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Marcus Sundbom wooooop! Donit brother!!!

@bloodboughtson9126 4 года назад

Thanks so much! I really like the classroom feel. Also you moved through details in a contextual way that made easy to understand.

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+BloodBought Son you are welcome! Really glad it helped!!! Looking forward to continuing the series

@jcrodd7776 2 года назад

Awesome video

@ChapterMasterValrak 4 года назад

Fantastic video, getting into the game and this really does help!

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Chapter Master Valrak thanks man! Glad they help!!! There’s no better lesson than rolling some dice, so if you ever fancy a game get in touch ;) I’ve watched your vids as I am trying to find my way around 40k!

@ChapterMasterValrak 4 года назад

@@TopTableGaming When you free, mate? I actually joined a Middle Earth Facebook group looking for someone to help me play, do you have discord or anything? I have my email on my about me page on YT if you want to send me a mail and we can talk more :)

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Chapter Master Valrak 100% man. I’ll drop you an email. ;)

@ChapterMasterValrak 4 года назад

@@TopTableGaming Sorted!

@AsteroidTVGaming 4 года назад

ah this is just what I needed!

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+AsteroidTV glad it helps brother!!!

@redbeansdice6151 3 года назад

Hell ya real good video! Thx! 🤘😁

@TopTableGaming 3 года назад

Thanks man!!! Glad you enjoyed it!

@darrenw2 4 года назад

Good vid. - helpful for a newbie

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Darren thanks dude. Ye hopefully new players will get something from it.

@JonnyMitro 4 года назад

Solid video!

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Jonny Mitro Thanks buddy, I’ve tried to keep it as simple as possible, but give enough information so that the rules are easily taken in

@MrMikef350 2 года назад

This is great mate,just about to get into this game

@TopTableGaming 2 года назад

Your welcome buddy!!!! Hope to see you on the event circuit soon ;)

@danielburgess7063 4 года назад

Great video, really helps me as rules are fairly intimidating at first. Could you just clarify that in a multiple combat do you use all the attacks? Say troll with 3 attack so 3 dice against 3 men so 3 dice for them also?

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Daniel Burgess correct buddy

@davidwallin4515 3 года назад

I've just got into ME SBG and have a question which I hope someone will see. Does fight value come into play any time other than a drawn duel roll? I can't see any other reference to it in the rules but given the emphasis people seem to put on it I feel like I must be missing something?

@43jayboe 4 года назад

Sick tattoo man! Also I am on the precipice with this game. I want to jump in, it’s just so expensive. I’ll get there one day! I LOVE table top war games!

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+43jayboe eBay is your friend dude. You can pick up an entry level army really cheap. What army are you thinking of and where abouts are you?

@43jayboe 4 года назад

Top Table Gaming I love Gondor but would honestly been into just about anything. Wasn’t sure if there was a starter set that you would need to have like Star Wars legion or similar games. Thanks for the videos man! Appreciate simplifying everything!

@mattygee37 4 года назад

Good video .

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Conan the Barbarian thanks buddy

@martyrace7347 4 года назад

Gods i love this game

@Chopperkelly73 Год назад

Enjoyed that, thanks, I’m playing my first game with some old workmates tomorrow. Will be using their minis etc. Have the rules changed much since you made this? Is there a newer rule book in the new osgilliath set?

@TopTableGaming Год назад

Hi Tim. This was made not long after the introduction of the current rulebook, and other than a feq changed to more intricate parts of the rules, you’ll be fine with this. The rulebook in the new set is the same rules but with the updated faq rulings in it. You won’t need to worry yourself with those at this stage.

@Chopperkelly73 Год назад

@@TopTableGaming awesome, cheers for the reply 👍

@themanabroad7800 2 года назад

did you do the other videos? I am going to buy the starter box next week.

@TopTableGaming 2 года назад

They’re coming. There’s been a few rules updates so gonna re do in a series I think.

@olractrooprev5237 2 года назад

If there are multiple models in combat say theoden with 2 orcs and the witch king. But the witch is in combat with theoden and 2 riders of rohan. How do you determine how these fight go off?

@vincentquentin1498 4 года назад

Very nice video ! I hope this video will be helpfull for lot of people who don't know this wonderful wargaming

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+VINCENT Quentin thanks for the kind words VINCENT!

@olizapp 4 года назад

war of the rings 2nd edition please 😀

@GreenskinHolland 4 года назад

QUESTION !! Lets say I want to play mordor. Is the rule book you get from the Battle of Pelennor fields starter set enough or do I need a race specific rule book like before ?

@GreenskinHolland 4 года назад

Oh and a little more explanation on the Priority fase would be nice. I dont quite understand the way a turn is played.

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+GreenskinHolland hi buddy! “Armies of Lord of the Rings” is the book you need!!! And basically every turn you roll off. The winner goes first in every phase!

@GreenskinHolland 2 года назад

@@TopTableGaming Only see your response now! Thanks man! :D

@SeniorAdrian 2 года назад

Is there a way to do this with chess pieces? I want to try it. Like a quick skirmish mode with a chess set.

@TopTableGaming 2 года назад

I’m theory you can proxy anything you want for models. No reason why not. Just to try it out.

@gavindrake7683 4 года назад

Fantastic video! I've just jumped in with buying Smaug, but would love a hobbit army. Any tips for a newbie?

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Gavin Drake awesome! Smaug is an amazing model! Hobbit armies are a ton of fun, with all the options in heroes that give different little bonus’ to your army! Maybe there will be a video on hobbit heroes soon ;)

@gavindrake7683 4 года назад

@@TopTableGaming a video would be amazing! Always nice to have a idea before I buy a bunch of models for no reason haha

@garethmason7920 3 года назад

Question: If a model looses a fight but doesnt die and therefore backs away an inch, is it free to move where ever it wants next time, or because its within an inch, he will have to charge that model again.

@TopTableGaming 3 года назад

Free to move. If you start the move phase in a ctrl zone, you can move out of it

@garethmason7920 3 года назад

@@TopTableGaming brilliant thank you 😁

@garethmason7920 3 года назад

Must admit the charge mechanic takes some getting use too. Im so use to playing Warhammer and usually when yoy charge its double your movement speed usually. On here its not

@TopTableGaming 3 года назад

Lol. I suppose it would be odd if you’re new to it. It’s the first rule set I learnt, so feels natural to me lol

@garethmason7920 3 года назад

@@TopTableGaming one more question (sorry) but thank for answering. Control Zones. Does this mean heros like Aragorn etc all have to stay an inch apart from each other or doesn't that matter? Also (ok maybe 2 questions then lol) say if a model charges a target but ends in base contact of 2. Does this mean i have to pick which of those 2 i attack or do i get to attack both? Reason why im askimg is because at 1 stage you seperated some models for 1v1 so i got slightly confused. Thank you 😁

@HLLTAF 3 года назад

I tried to like Age of Sigmar, but just couldn't enjoy the battles. I ordered the Pellanor Fields box just before so getting ready to play!

@TopTableGaming 3 года назад

+Market Forces awesome. It’s a great system

@jackremmert8477 3 года назад

Can someone explain what a Strength 4 hit is? Like when cavalry is charging?

@TopTableGaming 3 года назад

+Jack Remmert not sure what your asking jack? Is it something I reference to in the video? It was a while ago I filmed it but if you get me a time stamp I’ll explain for you no problem

@jackremmert8477 3 года назад

@@TopTableGaming Apologies, it was not specific in the video. I was just looking for an answer. Hoping a seasoned professional like yourself could help out or point me in the right direction.

@TopTableGaming 3 года назад

Jack Remmert ah Ok So a str4 hit is when a model with “str4” on their stat line strikes another model. Or a model may take a “str4” hit from a crossbow or something like that. You’d then compare on the “wound chart” a “str4” hit, against the def value of the character being hit and roll to see if it causes damage.

@Moose_97 3 года назад

I've collected 40K stuff for a few years, would love to collect Middle Earth but the models are smaller than the 40K ones and I'm not the best at painting :(

@TopTableGaming 3 года назад

Dude, don’t let that put you off. The models are a tiny bit smaller, but there are also bigger models, trolls, fell beasts, brown, eagles. Check out some of my painting tutorials also for tips. It’s an amazing game system

@richardbeach3190 4 года назад

So is melee fight characteristic just a tiebreaker?

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Richard Beach ye if dice rolls tie, higher fight value wins.

@richardbeach3190 4 года назад

Why is there a ranged fight value on models that do not have ranged attacks?(such as the Uruk-hai Beserker) thanks for making this great video it’s really informational and a lot quicker than reading the rules to new players

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Richard Beach all models have a ranged attack value, not sure why, can only assume it’s something to do with the formula they use to create and cost the profiles.

@richardbeach3190 4 года назад

Top Table Gaming thanks for helping me! I can’t wait for more MESBG content in the future!

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

+Richard Beach it’s coming pal. Our studio re furb is almost complete

@dd61125 3 года назад

hello nice vidoe. i am banned from my local games workshop in hampshire for stealing so i can no longer play

@JB_Editz125 Год назад

exactly 50,000 veiws

@aidanhart9871 4 года назад

hobbit archers ..better shoot value and same strength bows as gondor archers....... surely GW wouldnt stat pad just to make $$

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

The Hobbits have had these stats for years, they’re not new 😉 Hobbits also only have a short bow so a range of 18’’ compared to Gondor’s 24’’. Warriors of Gondor also have a defence of 5 base, so strength 2 bows would need 6 to wound whereas a hobbit at defence 3 would be wounded on 5s. Warriors of Minas Tirith also have a higher fight value and access to shields and spears and the shieldwall rule if they’re armed with a shield. It’s not as simple as just looking at a single stat value 😉 - TTG Ben

@aidanhart9871 4 года назад

@@TopTableGaming yes fair enough youve convinced me xD thank you good sir for your speedy response .. i have to admit when 10 yr old me saw in the newspaper " people required for wargames" i was not expecting a room full of guys rolling dice...fast forward 16 yrs and ive finally started :D

@TopTableGaming 4 года назад

It’s a great time to join this hobby, and the Middle-Earth community is an awesome one to join in with! Join the Top Table Gaming Community Facebook group and you’ll see what I mean 😊 - TTG Ben

@dejiodejio139 4 года назад

How about zooming in on your illustrations, charts or diagrams. We don’t really need to see you all the time, we just need to hear you.

@MVeminor7 2 года назад

Thanks so much for your post. Do you have any other 'walkthroughs' or tutorials? I've seen both parts 1 and 2 that you made. I also bought Pelannor and have no one to play with but, I love the game (I'm teaching my wife - good luck). Thanks again, I'll keep watching buddy. PS I'm in the New York USA area. Are there any 'fanzines' for the game?

@TopTableGaming 2 года назад

Hey Michael. Thank you for the kind words. I haven’t got round to making part 3 but I will for sure. And yes. My buddy Damian actually creates “SBG” a fanzine. Drop him an email at sbgmagazine at gmail.com

@MVeminor7 2 года назад

@@TopTableGaming Hey buddy, Thanks for the reply. I'll be sure and check it out. Can you maybe make a video where you just play one phase through with an explanation of moves and rolls. I know it sounds basic but, there are no videos I can find that show just a simple turn in SBG. I know I can always apply special rules as I progress. Just one turn to show how it all plays out. Thanks so much mate!!!