5 Reasons You SHOULDN'T Back : Oathsworn

If I hit 10k by the end of the year, I'll buy one of you a copy of Oathsworn... Yup. Truly.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:00 What makes me excited
04:50 5 Reasons you shouldn’t back Oathsworn
05:23 Number 5
09:12 Side tangent
09:31 Number 4
12:13 Number 3
20:08 Number 2
22:25 Number 1
26:18 Finishing up

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[RoomandBoardReviews]

Hey, hit subscribe and you could win a base pledge of Oathsworn! What have you got to lose?! Let's get to 10k by the end of the year :)

[morgaknightgames]

I'm at the base pledge only. For storage reasons, there's no way I can justify an additional 2-3 massive boxes just for miniatures. I'm actually quite thrilled more games are starting to offer standee versions. Agemonia and even recent Awaken Realms games have limited miniatures (main characters and some bosses in AR's case) and standees in the base game and have made enemy minis an extra add on. I have a feeling that this is going to be more common given the rising costs to manufacturing and shipping, and honestly I'm thrilled for it! It keeps box sizes down and ensures I can still play the game.

[richardschwerdtfeger]

Sure. You know that I shouldn’t back Oathsworn. *I* know that I shouldn’t back Oathsworn. But I’m gonna back Oathsworn.

[haxan]

Oathsworn is amazing. One of the best games that I have owned and played in many years of playing games (60 years old). Can't recommend it highly enough.

[mattscott]

I got my core pledge last month (1st edition). Worth it 100%. The fully narrated app drew my group in immediately. Once we get done, the miniatures can be used for D&D, and my group really wants to paint the minis. But, if you have a ton of Minis already, the standee version is a steal for 65+ hours of gameplay is more than worth the cost. I do agree the mystery box simply isn't worth it :/

[sharkey]

Thanks for these type of videos, it's always refreshing to have someone slap me with some common sense!

[dumas]

I agree that the campaign page is focused on the “hype” rather than showcasing what makes the game worth playing.

I backed the first campaign. After 9 chapters, I’m having a blast! Easily one of my top three games. I did succumb to FOMO and purchased the Mystery boxes, but I also bought the standees. The minis are very immersive, so I’m debating if the shelf space needed for the two large boxes offsets the enjoyment of using the minis. I suspect I will sell the minis after completing my first playthrough of the full campaign.

[gurnblanston]

You've successfully talked me down from the ledge. The FOMO is real, but it would be a mistake for me to back this game. It would only end up as the biggest, coolest looking, and most expensive box on my shelf of shame. Even knowing this, I may need to come back and re-watch this video before the campaign ends in order to be talked down again.

[joshuag]

We've been playing this as a group, and it has been a phenomenal experience we are currently on scenario 6 so over 1/4 through the game, the story is the best written I've seen in any game, and I initially was not playing it for the story, the combat is great, not the best of all time, but it is easier to dive into than something like gloomhaven, and the fact that every encounter is a unique boss battle, makes me so much more excited than fighting a big room of random enemies. Also I really like the companion mode for the characters, we had a friend who is not a board gamer, jump in to one of our sessions, and he was able to use the simplified ruleset and be really effective. One of the things that makes this even better is we are painting everything as we play, and if you are a painter, get it for the minis alone, their quality is off the charts amazing. But if you don't intend to paint, or if you don't care about minis, but you want a game that you can play for months, with the same group this is it.

[andreweckert]

I am going with the base version because it seems like a good value if you just want the game with the main gameplay miniatures, Gloomhaven taught me I could be okay with standees, the base still has 27 models which are the ones most likely to see use more than once, AND while I like painting minis I would rather have a standee for a one-off scenario than have a gray mini show up no matter how mysterious it is.

I may add the armory because the swapping parts seem interesting.

[MerrillWhiteKalEl]

If you like and play campaign games then there is no question. BUY THIS GAME!!!! It is FANTASTIC! Currently on Chapter 10 and our group cannot wait to get back to it every week. I have zero regrets in buying this game. The other bonus is there is tons of gameplay videos you can watch now and see if you like it. And I agree if you are going to skip the story portion then you are missing out. I love this video series, but this is a great game.

[saiyamanman]

that last point really hit home. I've been such a spontaneous board game collector and have too many collecting dust. The audacity that I could end up buying a game and playing 65 hours of it instead of trying out the multiple games I have barely touched is too high. Great Video!

[JackoFyre]

Hahaha, thanks Chris. Ever since discovering your channel, your ‘Why you should not back’ videos has become my litmus test on KS game worthiness before I put my money in.

In a world where many just go along with the flow / hype, your channel brings a refreshing take on board game kickstarter reviews.

Keep it up~ 👍🏻

[Zilong]

I'm Base Pledge deep in Chris. I'm sorry. I failed you. But I am still standing by my decision to skip KoR. I can't pass up on Oathsworn. See y'all in the Deepwood

[JeramyWare]

So, my FLGS just got Oathsworn in, so I had to come back here and watch this again.

Seriously, thank you. I honestly believe that you provide the most important service to the Gaming community on YouTube.

[FalkFlak]

As someone who is repelled by a KS the more grotesque lavishness it displays it's refreshing to hear a critical voice.

[alexanderpopov]

#1 for me is the 3h+ per session. It is too long, compared to, for example CDMD. #2 is storage space. #3 is shipping+VAT.

[BillyTheRealDeal]

Gloomhaven on shelf for a year now and still not tabled. Yup that's me and the reason I am out. Thank you for this.

[aptgaming]

This game has been the best kickstarter I've ever been a part of. The game is amazing. My roommate who doesnt like board games keeps asking when we are doing the next chapter. Its been an absolute blast

[shaynegrieve]

insanely pumped. I love everything I’ve seen and read, and I’m chomping at the bit to know what’s in them boxes. Battle gameplay looks 100% my jam. Engrossing campaign and story. Boom!!! Get in my belly!!!