John Company: Second Edition Introduction

An overview John Company: Second Edition with designer Cole Wehrle using the current Tabletop Simulator Mod (as of March 27, 2021). Art is not finalized. Posted as gameplay introduction for Kickstarter campaign launching March 30.

[joefogliajr.]

I feel like this game is nothing like Snakes and Ladders...

[ilporcellino]

This is the first I’ve seen of the game and it looks really interesting - already backed on the strength of Pamir and Root but this looks like a different beast again and one I very much look forward to trying out - thanks for taking the time to do these videos!

[dualos]

So when are these replacement videos coming out?

[adrianor]

It would be nice to have more examples about the laws (masses demand franchise is difficult to play), and more examples of events in India (I struggle with the elephant 's march, don't know yet how to play with all its variants)

[yuginoty]

Great vid Drew! I'm all in. I'll still keep the first ed though. It's special. I'm really looking forward to Ricky Royal's solo sys for this. Pax Pamir's is great. Also a beautiful and historical fun game. Peace... Oh love the gold metal coins! The the metal coins are wonderful in Pax Pamir.

[Mutucas]

I appreciate the way the game portrays one of the most important institutions of the British Empire. It’s really interesting to see the personal interests that move the institutions, not only the abstract idea of what the “company” wants. The portrait of the empire as a way of life of its “citizens” is very interesting!
On the other hand, I failed to see how the east India company effects over the Indian subcontinent are depicted. Is it through the event system or the cards?
How do the players feel about “exploit” other countries and persons? I think the abstraction turns this face of the East Indian Company more “acceptable” for players that don’t know how the relations between empire and subjects works.
I really wish they were less abstract, but I understand that’s a limitation of the scope of the game.

Anyway, I enjoyed this game and backed it. I’m looking forward to the solo mode.
Thanks!

[raullucasalcaraz]

Hi there, just acquired the game. Are these videos going to be updated with the final design of the game?
Thanks!

[ahunnidpacent]

This game looks dope, but complicated to me. Definitely will need to review many videos. Thanks!

[Peads]

Could you upload in 1080p for the next set of videos? The board is hard to parse when you're zoomed out

[HalloikbenJim]

@1:10 still not replaced with a new video :(

[jsibleytube]

Seems a bit incongruent to be calling corporate directors and officers and estate owners “children, ’” since they are adults in function and image. ‘Family members’ is clunky, ‘progeny’ is too scientific, and ‘heirs’ is perhaps unclear when spoken, but maybe there is yet a better word than ‘children’? Looking forward to the game!

[ludovico]

Thanks for your work on the review. Regarding the game. I can`t believe this colonialist and pro slavery games are still being designed....