wow, that is probably the best tutorial ever done for a Fantasy Flight product.. EVER. The more laughable ones out there are Imperial Assault, X-Wing, and sever others that they never even bothered to create one.. the reason this one is so well done is because a lot of people would have written this game off as another Magic Gathering deck building game you spend tons of money to build a deck. Well, this game looks different, and that is why the went into great detail to explain the game play.. well done.
This tutorial is great. I love how short it is compared to all the amateur ones. Everything you need to know to play AND build decks in just over 15 mins. TY so much.
I hope in the future FFG will do something like Star Wars: Destiny 2,like with X-wing. Not in the near future but maybe with a start of the new trilogy.
This is a mechanically fantastic game, classic FFG where you sharpen existing games like MTG and make them better. But MAN if it weren't for buying Singles I would have dropped this ages ago, buying random boosters is a crazed semi gambler state then having to do it once more for a elite character (find it twice) is excruciating. I'd appreciate a LCG format much more. It's why I love the Drafts, Starter decks and singles, I actually know what I am buying rather than wasting my money, blind boosters are a kid's game and have no place in a tactical/strategy card game like this, it belittles the game which is unfortunate as it plays REALLY well.
Stanley activates Finn. -*Activates Rey* This was not the correct play and Stanley knew it well, perhaps Stanley was doing it just to throw his opponent off. After Player 2 takes his turn, Stanley Activates Finn. -*Plays a card from hand* Stanley was so bad at following directions it's incredible he wasn't fired years ago.
are you kidding? this is the first decent tutorial they have ever made! Go check out the other games they put up a 'tutorial' was more of a sales pitch with no depth like this video.
The ironic thing about this game after watching several videos is that the Young Jedi game made and produced by Decipher for the release of Phantom Menace is similar in concept and simplicity. Even the Star Wars game made from Wizards of the Coast, having it's three arena's and dice makes me think of this game. I'll give this game that the artwork and dice are great, but that's the best aspect of this game for me. As I understand the game more it seems to me to have a better chance of winning you to have access to some of the power characters, events, locations- though many collectible card games revolve around this concept however getting into a new game and being able to be competitive is a significant investment. Star Wars Destiny and Young Jedi both have points/resources that each player may use during their turn, also the objective to win either by decking your opponent or eliminating your opponent's characters is about the same (with Destiny using tokens and dice and Young Jedi using just cards), items and events are about the same as well so comparing the two games Destiny is just a copy of Young Jedi; the major difference I suppose is how the events impact how decks are made where Young Jedi focused more on characters and hitting your opponent's life force. Playing most of the collectible card games ever released for Star Wars to date the one produced by Decipher (Star Wars Collectible Card Game) is still the best- images straight from the movies, to game mechanics, nice trivia and additional text, characters, vehicles, starships, weapons etc- to overall capturing the conflicts and events in the Star Wars Universe. I might try this game out however Star Wars CCG will always be my favorite collectible card game of all time.
Hello FFG, I know you posted a blog explaining that Star Wars Destiny will no longer be supported back in early 2020, but since then Star Wars has been flourishing with so much brand new content. The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Tales of the Jedi and The Bad Batch have since provided plenty of new characters, weapons and events that Destiny could utilize. Also Destiny never received the 10th set Wild Horizons in physical form and Episode 9(The Rise of Skywalker) content was missing as well. The Star Wars and CCG/TCG community is waiting and hoping that this game comes back in its true physical form, there is nothing like opening packs and starters sets and playing in person! If the sales or perceived market doesn't look suitable, then just poll the community and if there isn't much interest then maybe it's not meant to be, but if there appears to be enough interest then maybe create a Kickstarter or Gamefound campaign. With Star Wars turning around with even more planned content for the future, I would hope that Star Wars Destiny gets a second chance someday, just to know that the game may come back sometime would be really awesome! Thanks for the nine amazing booster sets and many decks that you made for us and I wish your company success with all your future endeavors.
I feel the same way! While the Deck Buulding game was a neat concept it's difficult to find any game that hits the same notes as SWD. Recently showed the game to some kids who fell in love with it only to find out they aren't making more....
@@IronShepherd5771 I whole heartedly agree, I myself have played many other card games both physical and digital like Keyforge, Transformers TCG, Legends of Runeterrra(LoR), Artifact and the upcoming Lorcana looks good. SWD has that fast but engaging action based turn sequence, that digital card games like LoR and Artifact have, it's not like Yugioh or MTG(which I've played as well) were your opponent has this huge turn of activating effect after effect and unlimited special summons and you sit and watch as you see your demise play out in front of you with little or no interaction as the second player, again I'm not a fan of games were a major percentile of an individuals success is determined on whether they went first in their games. I like games that allow back to back engagement with all players, which provides players the ability to act and react to every situation and decision being made. So I'm disappointed that this game isn't being continued and though FFG provided 9 really good booster sets, the game was still in its infancy and could've added plenty of new mechanics, just look at the final set that FFG was developing for SWD; Wild horizons had new green dice and the addition of famous monsters and creatures from all of Star Wars. And since SWD's cancelation in early 2020 there's been a plethora of amazing Star Wars content from The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, The Bad Batch, and Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, not to mention FFG never produced content for Season 7 of The Clone Wars Tv show or as I previously mentioned Episode 9 content from The Rise of Skywalker. Again, plenty of missed opportunities! I believe FFG was contacted by Disney to limit the amount of resources used in the development of further and ongoing Star Wars products due to the overly negative reception of the Han Solo film and sequel trilogy by fans of the franchise, and so that there would be no costly and unfulfilling marketing decisions in Disneys plan for Star Wars. Personally, had Disney had more foresight and patience for the huge success that The Mandalorian and The Bad Batch have brought for Star Wars they never would've questioned the longevity and viability of the Star Wars projects that FFG were producing. Now I'm an optimist and believe that in the not so distant future we may see that 10th Wild Horizons set and more from SWD, but as a community we may have to wait because Disney is launching their own card game with Lorcana in August of this year(2023). The force is strong with Star Wars Destiny! Thanks for replying!
New player here. Read the rules and watched this video. Thanks so much for a great game! I have a quick question: If a player claims a battlefield, do they automatically forfeit all actions until the next upkeep?
FINALLY we get some Prequel / Sequel era content!!! I know they dabbled sequel stuff in X-wing to tie-in to the film, but when I play a Star Wars game, I want fun, thematic mashups like Darth Maul Vs. Kylo Ren! I can't believe it took so long and so many different games to get that. Of course the Original Trilogy is what we all fell in love with, but I'm so over "The Rebellion Era" monopolizing every game they create. Kudos to you FFG. As long as I don't have to pay through the nose for this I will definitely give this a shot
I bought the white box on force friday to give the game a try. It was a lot more fun than I thought it would have been. I am not a big card game player, so I think it must be rolling all those dice that pulled me :D
Two questions: 1. Does claiming the battlefield at any time mean that you cant take anymore actions? 2. Does playing a card not count as an action? 13:10 she resolved and got a resource and purchased rays staff
Hello. To answer your questions; 1. Yes, once a player has claimed the battlefield they are not longer allowed to take any actions for the remainder of the round. 2. Playing a card is an action, but since the Kylo player claimed the battlefield (which ends any actions he may take), the Ray player may take as many actions in a row as she wishes.
haha.. great question... it would have to be a 20 part video, and it will never happen, even though it is a far better game than this Destiny game will ever be.. its about the money they will generate from this game is all that matters.
We got an entire Arkham Nights, with an extensive video chat from the designers. I learned a lot more from that. I would expect them to produce something in the way of a gameplay video, though, even if it's really just more marketing.
Didnt think Arkham Horror LCG was that complicated? I like it even more now. Still though, a video where they talk about the game narrated by this chap would be awesome.
Just picked up the starter decks, pretty excited for this game! The only rule I'm not really understanding so far is claiming the battlefield. Do you claim it once per turn, or after the first person claims it is it done for the game? Can someone clarify? Thanks!
Hello Grason. At the beginning of the game the battlefield is chosen by roll off. The player who's battlefield is chosen becomes the first play. That player, or the opposing player may "claim" the battlefield at any point during the round. When claimed, the player claiming may trigger the "claim effect" on the battlefield. Once a player "claims" they can take no other actions during the round while their opponent may take as many actions as they like. However, both players may pass and no one claims the battlefield. When that happens, the player who is in control of the battlefield will remain the first player, but since the battlefield was not "claimed", no claim effect will happen. Claiming the battlefield is how you become first player and get to start your actions first.
Putu Aditya Hello Yes, either player can claim at any time during a round. Whomever claims can no longer take any actions during the remainder of the round.
Hey Fantasy Flight Games (or anyone who knows). I'm thinking of getting into this, but am noticing that there is now two types of booster packs and the Awakening ones seem to be in short supply/sold out in most places. Do the Spirit of Rebellion boosters contain all cards to date? Or just the new ones they added. If the two types have their own unique cards I don't want to end up wasting money on just one type.
Hello. Spirit of Rebellion is a new set of cards that are different than the cards that are in Awakenings. For example, Jango Fett is in the Awakenings set, while Palpatine is in the Spirit of Rebellion set. You won't get a Jango Fett in Spirit of Rebellion and vice versa.
Hello. You are exactly correct. The video was made in After Effects using the Element 3D plug-in. The rolling dice physics were done with 3DSMax and put into the scenes with Element 3D Baked animation layers.
According to the official rule book, I think it's 20 cards. The rule book isn't loading for me right now, but you guys can check the Fantasyflight website for it.
You can use 2 dice to make her stronger, but this means you your other card character will be more limited to keep within the total allowable points. I had to buy another starter set to allow this. Kind of a shitty move on FFG’s part.
We still play this every thursday and sunday at our shop and get new players in all the time at Spring Hill, FL Gametraders/Armada/Coolstuff INC ... Wish those investors and Disney gave a shit about us :(
At 13:20, when Player One plays Rey's Staff, she gets one more action. The narrator points out that she had no dice or cards to play, so she decides to pass. Why wouldn't she, at that point, reclaim the Battlefield? Am I missing something in the rules that wouldn't allow it? It seems to me, even if she didn't have a discarded card that worked, it would still be worth it to go first. Also, can you claim a Battlefield that you've already claimed? That's the only reason I can see for Player One passing.
How could they think a TCG with so much token and dice actually work in long term, such a waste for one of the most wide univers, they could make a even better TCG than Pokemon in term of beautifull card and as good and Magic in term of gameplay.
My 9yo kid got this game in a mystery box and the instructions it came with are ridiculous and in no way explain the complicated rules or gameplay that this tutorial needs to.
Jointe18 Funny thing is, people are actually getting mismatched cards and dice and FFG dont give a shit, hell they blatantly put it in their advertising as you have pointed out. First bit of evidence they knew this was an issue before release.
The Radical I'm not sure, casual + ccg don't usually mix given the high costs. And in this case it's so similar to the lcg I don't see the appeal for this to a casual. I also don't see the appeal for competitive players since I don't know any competitive players of strategy games who would like more random luck involved in game play
The most successful board games are the ones, which reward you for using strategy to manage the luck factor in the game, in other words, do the best you can, with what you are given. A lot of people like that. Comparing it to other card games is not the only way to judge it. Just a thought!
Actually, I find that luck based TCG games are a good thing. One of the main reasons why Yugioh is such a mess is because of the lack of luck and more of who has the better deck (which is usually the meta deck). Cardfight Vanguard used to be a good example (until the past 1-2 years of recent sets) where you could have a trial deck (a starting out deck that is premade around some specific card or card function) and still will against a deck that they may have paid at least 100$ on which means it was reallyfun to play because it didn't just mater if you ware a noob or a veteran.
The differences in art quality is quite jarring. Some of the cards are painterly, others look as though they're touched-up photos, others look CGI. It looks very inconsistent. The die just look terrible; like something a child would use.
I like this but I wish there was a star wars card game that was more like MTG. No dice, no tokens to use a card, just the cards and that's it. This has more of a board game feeling than a card game.
Gibbonize There is no point in FFG giving any attention to Conquest now since FFG and Games Workshop had a falling out and from February won't be working on any more games together anymore.
For me, as a card game player for nearly 25 years, this game as CCG format is a simple joke. LCG, meybe. No self-respecting card collector will spend a dime on this game. Sorry.
Nope. I didn't trashed this game. I watched several presentations. It looks good for the casual player, however, CCG format eliminates this game because of the high costs for such a player. In the long run, it can be thousands of dollars. Collectors will be not interested in this game because of the simplicity and randomness of this title. @edit Each earlier card game from FFG was mechanically more interesting, and LCG.
Well calling it a joke seemed a bit like trashing. Anyways, don't a lot of CCG games start out simpleish with the core set then get deeper/complex as the sets get added to it?
