Seems like a good class to use with voidborn, since they let you replace fellowship with intelligence, all those abilities with Int + Fel become Int + Int, which would make them pretty strong if you focus on stacking Int.
Yay another video!. Hope your health is better man!. Loving the consistency of the videos so far, this game looks like the most accessable game out of all the OwlCat games!.
Its interesting how at the same time it looks more and less complicated compared to WotR... BG3 is not even close ofc, as easy as Tetris in comparison :) In a way it reminds me of X series, space sim... when you just start to play its overwhelming, tons of buttons, windows, commands... or EU type of games, also pretty crazy stuff at first.
Hey, thanks. I really appreciate you bumping this up the 'queue'. It really seems interesting. Very complex, and will likely require a few re-watches (and maybe even note-taking) to really understand what bonuses are and can be applied to each area. I do want to say one thing, though, what I hope is constructive criticism, it feels like your 'here at Slandered gaming....' patter is way too long for something said at the start of every single video. Now, I get you have to advertise yourself, and I am aware of the statistics as to *why* content creators really do have to ask viewers to like and subscribe, but it simply feels much too long for me to listen through every single time. Imo, "Here at Slandered Gaming, we focus on CRPGs, so please like and subscribe if that interests you." at the start should be more than sufficient, and maybe have some 'canned' patter after your sign-off giving more details (exactly what videos for what games), so those people new to your channel can keep listening if they want, while those of us well aware of what videos you make can just close the video there without missing anything important. Obviously, this is very subjective, but it is beginning to seriously grate on my nerves. Also, your first bookmark is incorrectly labelled 'Triumphs/darkest hours'.
Grand Strategist has a lot going on. Owlcat is certainly doing a good job making a support character very appealing to me. I'm curious come release whats going to end up being among the more popular choices for a MC.
@@ArantyrDarkhand I have. Officer was quite strong in Alpha and Beta, I'm still thinking about what character I want my RT to be but there's no way I'm not taking an Officer with me whether it's my RT, Cassia or Jae it's too strong to languish on the bench.
@@CrazyxEnigmaCassia its a beast with her forced movement spells. Jae... its in a sad state. You pick her with her 16 officer levels alredy leveled and you cannot reset. And say that they built her wrong, its not enogh shes useless for any difficult but normal and bellow. Yeah my rogue trader will be the tank if its possible to tank in unfair =).
@@ArantyrDarkhand Pretty sure Owlcat are including a respec option in this game like they have in the past so hopefully we can change her abilities if she comes with a suboptimal loadout in the full version. It'd be a shame to leave her on the bench since I liked her character.
The Blitz Stratagem doesn't forcefully move your companions to the chosen zone - instead, on their turn they have an ability, that allows them to do that.
Its INCREDIBLE broken. If it works the way im thinking. You get unilimited move point has long has it is from your point to that area. The best skill in the game.
I am subscribed to his channel and definitely like his content. For an archetype like this that is mainly buffing an debuffing I don't feel like gameplay makes sense because you are not really seeing the character do anything. For Warrior and Marksman I do plan to provide gameplay footage.
If you have the background feature that replaces your Fellowship with Intelligence, what happens with abilities that use both intelligence and fellowship to determine the bonus? Does it take your intelligence bonus twice?
Hello! Great video. A Voidborn can take a talent which allows him/her to use Intelligence instead of fellowship when using talents. How does this affect Grand Strategist talents wich use the sum of Int+Fell as modifier. Is that then 2 X Int modifier used (if Int is higher) or that Voidborn talent does not work in this way?
Grand Strategist automatically go first so if there's a character you REALLY want to make sure goes early then it could be a good option. Otherwise I would say no.
@@SlanderedGaming because there's so much beta and early access stuff for games that it's like half the world has already played it. And will put out spoiler filled thumbnail videos so u can't even avoid because people are "influencers"
Okay I have another question. Do you have a plan to make a Video about Companions? For me i wish to know what Class every companion has to watch a little bit what i am missing.
That's the exact reason why i'm respecing Pasqal out of it, the zones need a rework in the way they are placed. Oftentimes i think about a good place to put each and the game just goes "nah i'll rotate it now because x and y reasons" so it doesn't work whatsoever with the ideal placement for that encounter. Just let us rotate it and put it in whatever position we feel like, since it comes from a TTRPG i doubt your GM would give you rules about when you can rotate them. PS: i love the idea behind the archetype, it's just not rewarding compared to the strugles it brings.
Depends on what type of Psyker you are running. If you want to focus on buff and debuffing than this is perfect. It's also great if you want to ensure your Psyker goes first every time. If you want to get the most out of Psyker abilities you won't be able to invest a lot into your archetype anyway.
This is great. I found the Adept Clue system to be unintuitive, difficult to use and unimpactful when used. The Grand Strategist looks like it addresses all those issues.
@@SlanderedGamingSo ive seen some skills use the characterist lile inteligence, or INT + Fel Bonus. WHat does that mean? Can you give some examples how the system works? Some skills use PER. Oter +percepion, oters perception bonus.
This class seems like a totally boring buffer, like a cleric, you maybe want to mix it up with a healer or as a throwaway for points. Feels like a skill filler.
Good concise description of the GS.
Seems like a good class to use with voidborn, since they let you replace fellowship with intelligence, all those abilities with Int + Fel become Int + Int, which would make them pretty strong if you focus on stacking Int.
You said it! Such a pity the Navy Officer doesn't seem that strong an Origin; a Voidborn Grand Strategist Navy Officer would be amazingly thematic!
I am not sure it works that way but if it does yeah that's a great combo.
@@SlanderedGaming Was confirmed by one of the devs on twitter that it is correct.
@@AzraelSoulHunter Awesome thanks!
@@SlanderedGaming No problem. Also small correction. I meant Rogue Trader subreddit.
Loving this Archetype more the more I hear about it, this is totally my playstyle! Thanks for another stellar walkthrough and breakdown
My pleasure!
I really appreciate your work! It really makes the game more enjoyable to watch your videos and strategize beforehand!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support and glad you are enjoying the content!
Yay another video!. Hope your health is better man!. Loving the consistency of the videos so far, this game looks like the most accessable game out of all the OwlCat games!.
Thanks glad you are enjoying them!
I really feel this game is packed with interesting systems, Owlcat ir really good at their craft...
Absolutely I think they did a fantastic job.
Holy crap, Combat tactics solves so many issues I had with my tactical leaders in the alpha and beta- I absolutely love it!
Yeah it's pretty amazing!
Its interesting how at the same time it looks more and less complicated compared to WotR... BG3 is not even close ofc, as easy as Tetris in comparison :)
In a way it reminds me of X series, space sim... when you just start to play its overwhelming, tons of buttons, windows, commands... or EU type of games, also pretty crazy stuff at first.
Yup but honestly once you get used to it, it's not that bad.
Hey, thanks. I really appreciate you bumping this up the 'queue'. It really seems interesting. Very complex, and will likely require a few re-watches (and maybe even note-taking) to really understand what bonuses are and can be applied to each area.
I do want to say one thing, though, what I hope is constructive criticism, it feels like your 'here at Slandered gaming....' patter is way too long for something said at the start of every single video. Now, I get you have to advertise yourself, and I am aware of the statistics as to *why* content creators really do have to ask viewers to like and subscribe, but it simply feels much too long for me to listen through every single time. Imo, "Here at Slandered Gaming, we focus on CRPGs, so please like and subscribe if that interests you." at the start should be more than sufficient, and maybe have some 'canned' patter after your sign-off giving more details (exactly what videos for what games), so those people new to your channel can keep listening if they want, while those of us well aware of what videos you make can just close the video there without missing anything important. Obviously, this is very subjective, but it is beginning to seriously grate on my nerves.
Also, your first bookmark is incorrectly labelled 'Triumphs/darkest hours'.
Bookmark updated. Next video has already been recorded but on the next one I will shorten the ad. As always thanks for the feedback.
Thanks for this! Cheers from Brazil!
My pleasure!
Grand Strategist has a lot going on. Owlcat is certainly doing a good job making a support character very appealing to me. I'm curious come release whats going to end up being among the more popular choices for a MC.
Yeah that will be very interesting to see. I think a lot more people are going to choose support related archetypes than usual.
Did you watch any gameplay? For me this is the first time in a game i felt the support role its FUN and MEANINFULL.
Your supports win the battle.
@@ArantyrDarkhand I have. Officer was quite strong in Alpha and Beta, I'm still thinking about what character I want my RT to be but there's no way I'm not taking an Officer with me whether it's my RT, Cassia or Jae it's too strong to languish on the bench.
@@CrazyxEnigmaCassia its a beast with her forced movement spells. Jae... its in a sad state. You pick her with her 16 officer levels alredy leveled and you cannot reset. And say that they built her wrong, its not enogh shes useless for any difficult but normal and bellow. Yeah my rogue trader will be the tank if its possible to tank in unfair =).
@@ArantyrDarkhand Pretty sure Owlcat are including a respec option in this game like they have in the past so hopefully we can change her abilities if she comes with a suboptimal loadout in the full version. It'd be a shame to leave her on the bench since I liked her character.
The Blitz Stratagem doesn't forcefully move your companions to the chosen zone - instead, on their turn they have an ability, that allows them to do that.
Nice thank you! Didn't realize that from the description.
Its INCREDIBLE broken. If it works the way im thinking.
You get unilimited move point has long has it is from your point to that area. The best skill in the game.
This looks like an awesome archetype! So unique.
Yup they did a fantastic job.
Great stuff
Thank you!
@@SlanderedGaming It's great listening to something that's both detailed AND insightful. Well done
Can you include gameplay of the mechanics being discussed (like the Gaming Analytics CZcams channel)?
I am subscribed to his channel and definitely like his content. For an archetype like this that is mainly buffing an debuffing I don't feel like gameplay makes sense because you are not really seeing the character do anything. For Warrior and Marksman I do plan to provide gameplay footage.
If you have the background feature that replaces your Fellowship with Intelligence, what happens with abilities that use both intelligence and fellowship to determine the bonus?
Does it take your intelligence bonus twice?
Yes it does. :)
Slandered do you think a commissar can make a decent grand strategist? Not necessarily sure what homeworld yet but I like the idea.
Sure you can make that work. At some point I'll do a livestream where we can sit together and start looking at different builds.
Hello! Great video. A Voidborn can take a talent which allows him/her to use Intelligence instead of fellowship when using talents. How does this affect Grand Strategist talents wich use the sum of Int+Fell as modifier. Is that then 2 X Int modifier used (if Int is higher) or that Voidborn talent does not work in this way?
Not sure but I will ask Owlcat.
Is there any value to having more than one grand strategist in the party?
Grand Strategist automatically go first so if there's a character you REALLY want to make sure goes early then it could be a good option. Otherwise I would say no.
Very exciting but I wish people would just wait until the game comes out
Wait until the game comes out before we talk about it? Why?
@@SlanderedGaming because there's so much beta and early access stuff for games that it's like half the world has already played it. And will put out spoiler filled thumbnail videos so u can't even avoid because people are "influencers"
Okay I have another question. Do you have a plan to make a Video about Companions? For me i wish to know what Class every companion has to watch a little bit what i am missing.
Yup will do.
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Did you test the arch-militant ? As I understand its hybrid class of melee and range right ?
I've played around with it and yes it is a hybrid class as you described.
How do I rotate the frontlines or is it just random wwhich way they go
It's based on nearby cover. You cannot manually rotate them.
That's the exact reason why i'm respecing Pasqal out of it, the zones need a rework in the way they are placed. Oftentimes i think about a good place to put each and the game just goes "nah i'll rotate it now because x and y reasons" so it doesn't work whatsoever with the ideal placement for that encounter. Just let us rotate it and put it in whatever position we feel like, since it comes from a TTRPG i doubt your GM would give you rules about when you can rotate them.
PS: i love the idea behind the archetype, it's just not rewarding compared to the strugles it brings.
@@clemrossi9054 how TF do I respec cause MAN pyromancy sucks ass
Im worried this Archetype doesn't mesh well with psykers.
Depends on what type of Psyker you are running. If you want to focus on buff and debuffing than this is perfect. It's also great if you want to ensure your Psyker goes first every time. If you want to get the most out of Psyker abilities you won't be able to invest a lot into your archetype anyway.
This is great. I found the Adept Clue system to be unintuitive, difficult to use and unimpactful when used. The Grand Strategist looks like it addresses all those issues.
Yes and they made some changes to Operative so it's better than it's original Adept version.
I only have one question. What Classes can learn Bolter proficiency? I know Marksman but what else ^^
Operatives next.
I want to talk about new players first, then Officers, and then yup I plan to dig into Operatives.
@@SlanderedGamingSo ive seen some skills use the characterist lile inteligence, or INT + Fel Bonus. WHat does that mean?
Can you give some examples how the system works?
Some skills use PER. Oter +percepion, oters perception bonus.
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This class seems like a totally boring buffer, like a cleric, you maybe want to mix it up with a healer or as a throwaway for points. Feels like a skill filler.
Depends on the makeup of your team and how you play it. I took Pasqal down this route and it's definitely not boring for me.