Dropfleet Commander: Demo Game – UCM VS Scourge
December 10, 2016 by dignity
We have seen Justin and Dave from Hawk Wargames unbox the Two Player Starter Set for Dropfleet Commander and seeing as they have the contents out of the box they've decided to put them to good use and demonstrate the game.
It's the UCM versus the Scourge fighting above the Earth for the control of three cities situated below. Who will capture the most victory points to secure the win?
Will we see one of the players play out the ramming rule that got Justin excited in the unboxing and take out the enemy before they succumb to their damage?
Have you played the game yet?
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Super nice surprise..as I`m just gluing my forces… now i can see how it plays before i glue/paint all the ships.. and more coming…!!!! hope this is fun………..
Aaaah i can’t watch it since i’m at work! Can’t wait to see it. But most of all…. can’t wait to receive the minis!^^
Cool stuff
Good video 🙂
On my sheet of orders it says you can turn on Max thrust so you can drop a layer of atmosphere
Good intro game, thanks.
@32:20 when Justin was considering his Wyvern move and assessing the turn he determined he couldn’t turn quite enough. Bear in mind that there are two angles to consider:
– the 45degrees he could turn but then
– his firing arc.
He may well not have been pointing at his target, but with the firing arc might have been able to take the shot.
Yay, something to watch after work. 😉
Better than joining low-humour threads…I will have to get this game for xmas. It is so awesome.
Feeling good?
thought this one might be your style @unclejimmy.
Wow I’m actually nervous watching this! I really want this game to be good!!!!! Please don’t disappoint…
UPDATE: I love it!!!
Nope, haven’t played yet because I’m a Kickstarter backer and have no game yet and no clear feedback as to when I will, thanks for rubbing that in.
Good intro game though.
I’m feeling the pain with you… hopefully not too long now!
same for me too 🙁
Still loving how enthusiastic he is when showing the game.
I’m still waiting for my KS game to arrive too.
But I’m not particularly wound up about it taking a while, because whinging about it is such a First World Problem. ;p
wise words @enginseer
I should be picking up my hoard of goodies tomorrow, and have half a week’s holiday starting on Thursday. Guess what will be taking up all of my free time 😀
Thanks to Dave and Jason for great Demo , thoroughly enjoyed it. Dave and myself have similar dice luck
Can see me watching a couple of times to get head round rules.
Fantastic game, great play through. This game is really tempting me, I just wish my group had some interest. This looks like the best thing to come along for Starship games since AOG’s B5Ws.
Just wished they had a better closer camera……..get closer to the action…….
This was an awesome game! It looks like a very interesting system!
Looked amazing …… shiny syndrome kicking in …… must resist….
give in you kmow you want to
Brutal… I’m pleased that the planet side units actively take part in the conflict. This really brought the game to life for me. The previous demos, although good, are no substitute for a real game.
Also, Will there be a demo for Shaltari/PHR as well? Both factions have completely different dynamics and would like to see a few pointers for both of these. Another great intro for Dropfleet Commander and I’m looking forward to December
Amazingly awesome. Can’t wait to get myself this game.
Can I ask has any one played the phr yet play the 2 starter factions but the phr look rubbish in the book as the only thing going for them are the broadsides but if you have the wrong guns fitted (large, medium, small) you are hitting on 4or5s were the other factions hit on a 3 or a 4 close action missiles and burn-through are all less than the other factions, other than an extra hit point the phr seems to have nothing going for them it looks like they will be cut to buts before you even get… Read more »
Even if my PHR turn out to be the weaker one starting of, I trust Hawk to fix it, once a meta settles, now it is out of beta
Any day now I will get my stuff.
Any day now I will get my stuff.
Any day now I will get my stuff.
Any day now I will get my stuff.
Any day now I will get my stuff.
The game is looking good. Seemed pretty balanced and I like how the special orders can be used to hold positions and the like. Also good to spikes having an impact.
Your post moved me (sniff) …. I ….. I … *choke* ….I hope your wish …….*sniff* ,,….. comes true …..*breaks into uncontrolled weeping* ….*poor man*
Video seems to have a slight focus problem.
Entertaining stuff. Justin definitely had the better of the dice rolls. That said, It was nice to see the spirit of the game being one of friendly competition 🙂
The interaction between air and ground in DFC seems cool. Sets this apart from other space games I have played.
Now they just need to rope in Andy Chambers for a three way UCM-PHR-Scourge battle
i know you wont be looking at this, but had my first game today.
Even as it was our first game and made a few mistakes, i loved the game.
Nice one Dave.
I’ve looked 🙂
really great intro
Great demo game very cinematic and quite engrossing, digested every minute the tension kept growing with every turn gret stuff.