10 Points Under - Heroscape Casting Videos

[Grey Waves]

One of my favourite games of Heroscape I've ever played.

There was no doubt in my mind at the time that taking the LEA was the right move to make - if I hadn't, Chris would've been able to get 3 attacks of 4 on Augamo the next turn, which had the potential to severely wound or even outright kill him. Unfortunately, the dice in general just weren't in my favour that round. A little bit more offence out of Augamo and things would've been a lot closer.

Overall I think we both played it really well (in my mind Q10 taking Kelda is indeed a 50/50 decision), and the endgame was positively wild. Disappointed that I ended up losing of course, but still a thoroughly enjoyable game. I'll get you next time Chris ��


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[BiggaBullfrog]

This video has been on the editing floor for, frankly, too long. But hey, better late than never, and it makes a good holiday release!

It's finally finals of the Quad Pod tournament! @vegietarian18 and @Chris Perkins show down in a placement-driven game. @Shiftrex joins me for the first time in the virtual casting booth to lend some great thoughts and insights to this tournament-ending game!

https://youtu.be/VPdM40a9cjw

[Chris Perkins]

Good stuff, thanks for the commentary.

Some thoughts from my perspective during the game:

The Hive near Vegie's SZ really gave me an edge in the early game, as my PKs were able to maneuver so much better than the Hoplitrons were able to in round 2 & 3.

The "strategic retreat" @ ~ 17:00 is because if I take that one attack v. Hoplitrons they then get 2 attacks into me, which is a pretty bad trade-off especially against a 6-defense figure. So it isn't really a loss of 1 attack each, it's a loss of 1 attack for me v. 2 attack for Vegie.

Also, me losing PKs into Hoplitrons is a pretty bad trade for me (and is what Vegie wants) since it leaves a 4th v. PK endgame. So whenever I could get attacks onto PKs without a Hoplitron being able to engage me I took it.

Late game - Yes, Himmel was put there as a screen for all parts of the game. That's why I put Himmel between the Hive & jungle - to block off that whole entry point to my SZ. Vegie's army had too high of defense for Himmel to run through them so I decided to use Himmel as a screen instead. This ended up being really nice once that one Hop got tied down to Himmel and could no longer chase 4th.

[Captain Stupendous]

I miss watching these. Hope everything is well with you @BiggaBullfrog !

[S1R_ART0R1US]

Recently watched the mapmaking video you and @superfrog made, and it was great! Amazing to see how quickly a quality map can come together when you're working with some basic principles.

[BiggaBullfrog]

Originally Posted by Captain Stupendous

I miss watching these. Hope everything is well with you @BiggaBullfrog !

It is well, thank you! Unfortunately this channel has taken a sideline in my life, but I am hoping to make more of a return. Part of it is figuring out a better system for getting co-casters, as offering up almost any given evening for someone else to reserve got fatiguing after over a year.

Originally Posted by S1R_ART0R1US

Recently watched the mapmaking video you and @superfrog made, and it was great! Amazing to see how quickly a quality map can come together when you're working with some basic principles.

Thanks! I agree, it was a great video, with superfrog showing off some amazing map understanding and quick-building skills.

[Foudzing]

Hi Bigga, just to tell I you I did watch a lot of your vids lately, super nice to watch while working form home or stuff.

That draft game with like Raelin+Brunak+Crixus vs Rats+Kaemon+Drake, with @Dysole commenting with you was a hell of a ride, definitely the best from those I watched in my opinion.

[BiggaBullfrog]

Originally Posted by Foudzing

Hi Bigga, just to tell I you I did watch a lot of your vids lately, super nice to watch while working form home or stuff.

That draft game with like Raelin+Brunak+Crixus vs Rats+Kaemon+Drake, with @Dysole commenting with you was a hell of a ride, definitely the best from those I watched in my opinion.

Thanks for the kind words! Yeah, it was a great game to go through and a lot of fun to watch. It's one on my list of games to revisit (when I can bear the sound of my own voice).

[ryguy266]

Found this thread from the recent posts and watched a bunch this weekend. They're super fun and you do a great job letting each guest lead the commentary! Also, your voice is pleasant to listen to haha.

[BiggaBullfrog]

Welcome a new co-caster with me: @ryguy266 ! We're sitting down and watching an incredible Quad Pod game between @vegietarian18 and @Captain Stupendous today -- be ready for a roller coaster ride with this one!

https://youtu.be/y2TntZ-xmiY

Also realized I neglected to post this game between @BodaciousBlood and myself in here, so here we go:

https://youtu.be/X7JXograyeU

Hopefully we'll be having more consistent uploads again from here. Probably not weekly again, but aiming for at least 2 a month. (Will probably be faster during the summer.)

[Captain Stupendous]

So great to get new videos from you! And that was a very fun game to play; a real nail-biter for sure

[Scaperedude]

Love that we're getting new 10 Points Under content!