confused on how to play the game

[F.O.A.M]

got it for free on epic and i really do not understand this game. is there a video or smt i can watch to try to learn the basics?

i got ruined in the first fight and didnt do any better on my second try

[F.O.A.M]

i mean i was stupid enough to miss the tutorial so im going to do that now

[Thrawn_1986]

My advice would be to play a scenario or 2 with experienced player(s). As much as I love the game it does have some quirks. I cannot speak to how well the tutorial teaches you to play as I haven't done them, but playing the boardgame and having to read the rule book for the board game provides a great deal of in depth on the game mechanics that aren't quickly apparent in the digital version.

Edit:

also, playing by yourself you are controlling multiple mercs, when it was really made and intended to only have to worry about controlling one at a time.

[F.O.A.M]

Originally posted by Thrawn_1986:

My advice would be to play a scenario or 2 with experienced player(s). As much as I love the game it does have some quirks. I cannot speak to how well the tutorial teaches you to play as I haven't done them, but playing the boardgame and having to read the rule book for the board game provides a great deal of in depth on the game mechanics that aren't quickly apparent in the digital version.

Edit:

also, playing by yourself you are controlling multiple mercs, when it was really made and intended to only have to worry about controlling one at a time.

well the tutorial has already taught me about how some card interaction work and how some keyword works because some of them are poorly worded imo

[Thrawn_1986]

yeah, and sometimes the distinction in wording is important in how the card works.

[F.O.A.M]

Originally posted by Thrawn_1986:

yeah, and sometimes the distinction in wording is important in how the card works.

it also has a little introductions to the characters, like their own starting mission. thats how i got to learn that one of scoundrels looting cards loots EVERYTHING in a 2 block radius where i though i had to choose one pile

[Slice]

I don't know if it's your thing, but google Gloomhaven flip book. The entire ruleset is online.

Also, I can recommend JaugerPlays on YouTube. He is just starting his third or fourth campaign. The second one I know he does a good job of describing his thought process.

[Jo]

Originally posted by Moffatt:

Originally posted by Thrawn_1986:

yeah, and sometimes the distinction in wording is important in how the card works.

it also has a little introductions to the characters, like their own starting mission. thats how i got to learn that one of scoundrels looting cards loots EVERYTHING in a 2 block radius where i though i had to choose one pile

Yes, do the beginning of Guildmaster mode. That is the tutorial. It served me well as that is how i learnt the game. Or I should say the basics of the game. Beyond that, practice makes perfect!

[PinkRabbit]

anyone know if you can play with people on steam and epic at the same time? stupid question but i know in the past epic wont let you on certain games like civ.

[Thrawn_1986]

yes you can

[touchshriek]

guildmaster mode is far easier than the campaign. I recommend you start there until you are comfortable with the basics. Also, if this is your first play through I recommend using brute,scoundrel and tinkerer. These 3 (of the starting six) are far easier to learn with than the mindthief, cragheart and spellweaver. Also, a 3 person party seems to be the sweep spot with balance.

[F.O.A.M]

Originally posted by touchshriek:

guildmaster mode is far easier than the campaign. I recommend you start there until you are comfortable with the basics. Also, if this is your first play through I recommend using brute,scoundrel and tinkerer. These 3 (of the starting six) are far easier to learn with than the mindthief, cragheart and spellweaver. Also, a 3 person party seems to be the sweep spot with balance.

does more enemies spawn or do they get stronger the more party members i have?

[Slow Dog]

Originally posted by Moffatt:

does more enemies spawn or do they get stronger the more party members i have?

A bit of this, a bit of that. Difficulty scales with player count, yes. In campaign, that means either more enemies, or more elite enemies. Essentially, one Elite enemy is rated as two Normal enemies. There'll be twice as much difficulty rating for four players as for two.

[Toad]

Originally posted by Moffatt:

got it for free on epic and i really do not understand this game. is there a video or smt i can watch to try to learn the basics?

i got ruined in the first fight and didnt do any better on my second try

Is this person serious?

Picked up a free game from another store, skipped the tutorial, couldn't be bothered searching YouTube or Reddit or even Google grenade-fishing for the TONS of help already out there, then comes to the Steam forum where they didn't pay money for the game and want's it baby-stepped for them.

Entitled, much?

[F.O.A.M]

Originally posted by Toad:

Originally posted by Moffatt:

got it for free on epic and i really do not understand this game. is there a video or smt i can watch to try to learn the basics?

i got ruined in the first fight and didnt do any better on my second try

Is this person serious?

Picked up a free game from another store, skipped the tutorial, couldn't be bothered searching YouTube or Reddit or even Google grenade-fishing for the TONS of help already out there, then comes to the Steam forum where they didn't pay money for the game and want's it baby-stepped for them.

Entitled, much?

whats your problem? could not take the 3 seconds it takes to look at the answers i already have and instead tries to lecture me. you are a funny man.
also in what world is asking a question considered entitled?

[Thrawn_1986]

Originally posted by Toad:

Originally posted by Moffatt:

got it for free on epic and i really do not understand this game. is there a video or smt i can watch to try to learn the basics?

i got ruined in the first fight and didnt do any better on my second try

Is this person serious?

Picked up a free game from another store, skipped the tutorial, couldn't be bothered searching YouTube or Reddit or even Google grenade-fishing for the TONS of help already out there, then comes to the Steam forum where they didn't pay money for the game and want's it baby-stepped for them.

Entitled, much?

What is the purpose of this statement?