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Wilderness - 5-6 May 1864 | First Look

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The Lamps Are Going Out Turn 11 - Spring 1917

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Trench Raid (Compass Games) | Gameplay

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The launch of a new series here on Hexed & Countered: One More Mission, a role-playing game series that will likely debut weekly or bi-weekly (depending) and focus on probably two main RPG systems to start. This is the first, Twilight 2000, Fourth Edition from Free League Publishing. This is The Last Orders: Session One and sees our characters begin their mission across the wrecked landscape of a World War III that never was. Originally published in 1984 by Game Designers’ Workshop and designed by Frank Chadwick, Twilight: 2000 places players in the aftermath of a fictional World War III, where small groups of soldiers struggle to survive in a devastated Europe after the collapse of modern supply chains and command structures. Unlike most RPGs, Twilight: 2000 has always had strong wargaming DNA. The game features hex maps, tactical combat, vehicles, equipment management, and survival logistics — elements that feel very familiar to tabletop wargamers. 00:00 – Intro & Recap: Picking up from Session Zero 01:11 – The Road Ahead: Briefing with Captain Holt 02:58 – Moving West: The Convoy Departs 04:00 – Logistics of Survival: The Kentucky Still & Hope 05:55 – Through the Ruins: Vänersborg & Trollhättan 07:28 – Encounter at the Hardware Store 09:25 – A Moment of Humanity: Pup’s Gesture 10:33 – The Split: Heading East Alone 11:33 – Session Wrap-Up & What’s Next: Radiation & Story Goals Thanks for watching! If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. Twitter: @HandC_Joe Instagram: @hexedandcountered Threads: @hexedandcountered Bluesky: @hexedjoe.bsky.social
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Twilight 2000 Solo Campaign | The Last Orders - Session One

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A first look at the deluxe edition of The Siege of Constantinople from Decision Games, designed by Richard Berg and originally published by SPI in 1978. 00:00 – Introduction and Game Overview 02:33 – Unboxing: Components Overview (Dice, Baggies, Rulebook) 04:05 – Rulebook Skim: Table of Contents & Credits 05:00 – Abbreviations & Course of Play 05:48 – Game Equipment & Unit Anatomy (Janissaries, Leaders, Counters) 07:33 – Player Aid Cards (PAC) Overview 08:15 – Sequence of Play: Planning & Bombardment/Assault Phases 09:48 – Movement Rules & Special Terrain (The Foss, City Walls, Palaces) 12:06 – Stacking Rules & Zones of Control (ZOC) 13:31 – Assault, Fire Combat, and Melee Rules 14:34 – Bombardment, Siege Works, and Tunneling 15:12 – Special Rules: Greek Fire & The Golden Horn Bridge 15:37 – Leader Specific Rules & Victory Conditions 16:01 – Scenario Options: Assault vs. Campaign Game 16:25 – Optional & Simplified Naval Rules 17:00 – Detailed Look: Counter Sheet 18:41 – Detailed Look: Player Aid Cards (Initial Deployment, Charts, Tracks) 20:51 – Detailed Look: Naval Log & Mine Planning Sheets 22:08 – Map Overview: Constantinople & The Golden Horn 25:35 – Box Art & Final Thoughts Thanks for watching! If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. Twitter: @HandC_Joe Instagram: @hexedandcountered Threads: @hexedandcountered Bluesky: @hexedjoe.bsky.social
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The Siege of Constantinople - Deluxe Edition (Decision Games) | First Look

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A brief recap of April 2026's analytics and a look ahead to the content plan for May 2026 on the Hexed & Countered channel. 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome 00:46 - April Recap: Top Performers (New Arrivals & First Looks) 01:27 - Community Engagement & Discussion Growth 01:45 - Eastern Front Combat Series Highlights 02:03 - April Analytics: Views, Watch Time & Subscriber Growth 02:34 - May Look Ahead: Viewer's Choice Vote 02:54 - Upcoming Games: Trench Raid & Napoleon at War 03:06 - Expanding Content: RPGs & Twilight 2000 03:22 - Future Plans: Classic Traveler Little Black Books 03:39 - New Arrivals & First Look Previews 04:03 - Closing Remarks & Channel Member Shout-out Thanks for watching! If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. Twitter: @HandC_Joe Instagram: @hexedandcountered Threads: @hexedandcountered Bluesky: @hexedjoe.bsky.social
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Hexed & Countered May 2026 | Channel Update & Look Ahead

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In this video, we’re taking a first look at Trench Raid from Compass Games. We’ll dive into the components, examine the map, and talk through the core mechanics of this WWI tactical-level solitaire game. Whether you’re a fan of World War I history or tactical wargames, this "First Look" will give you a clear idea of what to expect when you get this to the table. 00:00 – Introduction & Game Overview 00:43 – Box Back & Component Summary 01:39 – Unboxing: Dice & Printed Materials 02:18 – Rulebook Deep Dive: Table of Contents & Setup 03:16 – Sequence of Play & Gameplay Mechanics 04:47 – Soldier Stats & Roles 05:43 – Performing Actions & Difficulty Levels 07:02 – Wounds & Effectiveness 07:34 – Luck & Botch Mechanics 07:49 – Equipment & Special Skills 08:24 – Objectives & Terrain Properties 09:33 – No Man's Land & Trench Events 10:35 – Campaign Play & Progression 11:23 – Sample Raid & Map Walkthrough 11:51 – Player Aid Cards Overview 13:05 – Soldier Cards & Artwork 15:08 – Mounted Map Detail & Layout 16:50 – Counter Sheets & Markers 18:56 – Final Thoughts & Upcoming Gameplay 20:00 – Channel Credits & Wrap-up Thanks for watching! If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. Twitter: @HandC_Joe Instagram: @hexedandcountered Threads: @hexedandcountered Bluesky: @hexedjoe.bsky.social
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Trench Raid (Compass Games) | First Look

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A review and overview of the first volume in the original trilogy of "Little Black Books" for the role-playing game Traveller from Game Design Workshop, originally published in 1977 (the version I am covering is from 1981). This is the first in a planned three-video series covering each of the books. Book 1 details Characters and Combat. The online character creator shown at the end of the video can be found here: https://legendsport.com/traveller/classic_traveller_chargen_simulator.html CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction to Classic Traveller 00:52 - Format of the Little Black Books 01:47 - Character Generation Philosophy 04:21 - The UPP: Character Statistics 05:43 - Career Terms & Life Paths 06:40 - The Aging Process & Design Tension 07:50 - Skills & Bonuses 08:37 - Throws & Dice Modifiers (DMs) 09:21 - Wounds, Damage & Stats 10:05 - Gear, Tech Levels & Combat Tables 11:09 - Joe's Online Character Generator Walkthrough 11:52 - Rolling a Merchant Character 18:50 - Rolling a Marine (and Dying) 20:11 - Rolling a Scout Character 23:03 - Conclusion & Upcoming Content Thanks for watching! If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. Twitter: @HandC_Joe Instagram: @hexedandcountered Threads: @hexedandcountered Bluesky: @hexedjoe.bsky.social
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Classic Traveller "Little Black Books" (GDW) | Book 1 Overview: Characters & Combat

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Experience the thrill of the track! Today on Hexed And Countered, we’re taking a full-session deep dive into PLAAY at the Races by PLAAY Games. From setting the field to that final heart-pounding furlong, see how this tabletop horse racing game plays out in real-time. What’s in this Video Following up on my "First Look" from last week, I'm running a full 6-furlong race with a field of 10 horses. I’ll be explaining the mechanics as we go, including: Randomizing jockeys and horse assignments. Determining track conditions and race pace. The "Go" results and stamina challenges that can change everything at the finish line. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & Game Overview 00:51 - Determining Race Conditions (Field Size & Length) 02:14 - Randomizing the Jockeys 03:53 - Assigning the Horses 05:17 - Setting Up the Game Boards 05:49 - The Sprint: Leaving the Starting Gate 10:48 - Phase 2: Determining the Shape of the Race 12:15 - Phase 3: Setting the Pace 13:00 - Furlong 1: The First Burst 18:14 - Furlong 2: Sprint & Unusual Results 20:44 - Furlong 3: Seizing the Moment (Go Results) 24:46 - Furlong 4: Back Group Speed Challenge 26:25 - Furlong 5: Stamina Push 28:09 - The Final Furlong: The Decisive Duel 32:05 - Winner's Circle & Final Thoughts 33:28 - Closing & How to See More Thanks for watching! If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. Twitter: @HandC_Joe Instagram: @hexedandcountered Threads: @hexedandcountered Bluesky: @hexedjoe.bsky.social
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Can we pick a winner? | PLAAY at the Races Gameplay

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Cuba Libre + Calixto Bot (GMT) | First Look

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