Riftborne After Action Report - Battle of the Keystones - Strategy in MMO Persistent Wargames RebelMerlin 2026-06-01 | The screenshots start at this timestamp here: 37:03 Chapters0:00 Introduction0:58 What is Riftborne2:50 Fundamental Principles4:20 FFA Strategy Games4:55 Lobby and Teams7:00 Command and Leadership8:30 Social and Community Gaming9:45 Wargame Mechanics10:50 Discord and Communications14:35 Meme Superiority15:50 Internal Politics20:55 Operational Procedures26:09 Strategy Talk27:00 The Balance of Power32:00 No Diplomacy32:40 Recon and Intel33:40 Super Aggro Start40:55 Red's Burnout48:35 The Nomad Offensives55:45 Conclusions
THE COMEBACK KING - War of Dots RebelMerlin 2026-05-21 | MrG returns once again with another banger of a FFA match. Yet another clutch comeback no-win scenario.If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.net#strategy #tactics #gaming Chapters0:00 Intro0:35 Opening Movies3:00 On the back foot3:55 Siege the Capital6:55 Where'd Blue Go?7:20 MrG Counter Offensive9:40 Purple Returns?11:30 MrG's Northern Offensive13:35 The Siege 214:20 Murphy's Law20:00 Endgame
The 4 Diamondback List - Mach Speed Intercept RebelMerlin 2026-05-20 | 2 back to back games using 4 Diamondbacks against a 4 Emperor list. Very interesting matchup. Live commentay included.Chapters0:00 Game 120:30 Game 2
ENCIRCLEMENTS JERRY - War of Dots RebelMerlin 2026-05-19 | In his first debut on the channel, Jerry shows us once again how much chaos can occur in the FFA modes of War of Dots. And aklo demonstrates how much fun it is to watch such chaos unfold.If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.net#strategy #tactics #gaming Chapters0:00 Intro2:44 Opening Moves5:00 Full Attack6:30 Keep the Momentum9:00 Consolidate Gains12:00 Endgame
How To Play Barracudas - Mach Speed Intercept RebelMerlin 2026-05-18 | In this video, Iwilllose aka Kylian, will show us how to actually play Barracudas. Also, I get the opportunity to talk about missile spam lists in greater detail.Chapters0:00 Intro2:00 Squadron Lists4:55 Opening Moves12:00 The Merge17:00 Dogfight Begins23:00 Middle Game Calculations39:55 Endgame Calculations
THE ILLUSION OF ARMOR - War of Dots RebelMerlin 2026-05-17 | In this replay Smith returns to give us a very exciting and education replay full of action and strategic considerations. Most importantly, the troop count illusion provided by armor units in forests.Chapters0:00 Intro0:45 Opening Moves1:45 Encirlements Baby4:50 Close Snipe5:45 Strategic Calculations7:30 Rapid Manuevers10:15 Scouting and Intel12:30 Some Trades14:00 The Armor Reserve17:15 Tanks in the Forest21:00 COUNTER OFFENSIVE22:40 Endgame
The Missileer List - Feat. Buzzards - Mach Speed Intercept RebelMerlin 2026-05-14 | In this video I go over missile swarm tactics using my special missile swarm list that includes 2 Buzzards.Mach Speed Intercept Discord server link here: discord.gg/vTAxY3gDFFThis is a very early build of the game and everything is subject to change.Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3438610/Mach_Speed_InterceptChapters0:00 Introduction0:20 Deployment2:00 Opening5:45 The Merge8:30 Dogfight11:00 Endgame
HE ATTACKED WHERE? - War of Dots RebelMerlin 2026-05-13 | In this replay we see the return of my main man Smith aka pncg. And boy did he make some plays in this one.If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.net#strategy #tactics #gaming Chapters0:00 Intro1:30 Opening Moves2:40 War of Attrition3:35 Withdrawal4:30 New Offensives5:35 The Gamble6:40 SNIPE8:00 NO TIME FOR CAUTION9:35 On Playstyles11:10 Endgame
How To Play Missile Swarms - Mach Speed Intercept RebelMerlin 2026-05-12 | In this video I go over the basics of using a missile swarm list, its strengths and weaknesses, counterplay options and tactics.Mach Speed Intercept Discord server link here: discord.gg/vTAxY3gDFFThis is a very early build of the game and everything is subject to change.Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3438610/Mach_Speed_InterceptChapters0:00 Intro2:30 Missile Lists4:10 Counterplay and Missiles7:40 Missile Economy9:40 Manuevers10:30 Break the Rules13:40 Endgame Calculations
WILL HE COMMIT THE RESERVES? - Lines of Battle RebelMerlin 2026-05-11 | We are once again back at with the Napoleonic gaming. In this replay we see some extremely unconventional moves by both players resulting in a confusing battle of lines and artillery.Chapters0:00 Red's Army Comp0:42 Blue's Army Comp2:25 Map Analysis5:15 Deployments8:30 Recon and Scouting11:45 Maneuvers15:40 Main Engagement17:30 What about the Reserves?
RIVER OFFENSIVE GAMEPLAY - War of Dots Edition RebelMerlin 2026-05-10 | Its just like Nam, trust me. In this War of Dots replay we see some extensive use of naval units by both sides to try and gain a tactical advantage along the river bank. Quality gameplay if i do say so myself.If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.net#strategy #tactics #gaming Chapters0:00 Intro0:53 Opening Moves2:39 Navy Gameplay3:50 River Offensive6:58 Bridge Battle7:30 Merlin Yapping12:28 Endgame Calculations
SteamBirds Spiritual Successor: MACH SPEED INTERCEPT - First Look RebelMerlin 2026-05-08 | In the year 2026, we finally have a game that recreates the feel of the original SteamBirds. Mach Speed Intercept is a simultaneous turn based air combat wargame heavily inspired by SteamBirds and X-Wing The Miniatures Game.Plan your squadrons manuevers and see them play out in real time against your opponent. Clever use of tactics and weapons as well as predicting your enemy's moves will ultimately decide who comes out on top in this game of high octane combat.In this video I showcase the very early alpha build which you can currently playtest if you want to by joining the Mach Speed Intercept Discord server. Link here: discord.gg/vTAxY3gDFFThis is a very early build of the game and everything is subject to change.Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3438610/Mach_Speed_InterceptLink to SteamBirds gameplay: youtu.be/1DlWcVEuHhULink to X-Wing TMG video: youtu.be/J0igkDkY_fwChapters0:00 Introduction1:10 Planes and Squadrons6:50 Gameplay Starts8:15 Core Game Mechanics17:00 Missile Mechanics24:15 Dogfight Begins28:15 Tactics and Strategy35:30 Conclusions
SteamBirds Bonus Missions - First Time Playthrough (After 16 YEARS) RebelMerlin 2026-05-07 | Since the previous video got a lot of attention, I decided to go ahead and playthrough the Bonus Mission for SteamBirds, something that I've never done before.Link to first playthrough: youtu.be/1DlWcVEuHhUChapters0:00 Intro0:29 Mission 1 Foxhunt5:21 Mission 2 Lead Deficiency8:14 Mission 3 Their Shoes10:10 Mission 4 Tracking15:57 Mission 5 Hairball19:05 Mission 6 The Final Countdown
A GAME OF THRONES - War of Dots Edition RebelMerlin 2026-05-06 | Our very own Mr G (A good friend of the show) goes up against the Rank 1 player in War of Dots, Asteron. With wild operations and tactical wizardry both players put on a wild show.Also, NAVYIf you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.net#strategy #tactics #gaming Chapters0:00 Intro0:49 Opening Moves3:00 Battle for the Island8:22 Initiative passes10:45 Center Offensives12:20 Attrition13:04 Back to Sci Fi16:00 NAVY INVASION17:40 Southern Offensives18:55 Strategic Discussion21:30 MORE NAVY23:00 New Plans25:00 Breakthrough27:30 Defensive Masterclass32:00 Endgame
IN MILITIA WE TRUST - Lines of Battle RebelMerlin 2026-05-05 | Yet another massive asymmetric match between a well rounded force and an All Militia Army. Careful use of cavalry and timing ultimately turns the tide of this engagement.#strategy #tactics #gaming Chapters0:00 Intro0:30 Red Army Comp1:05 Blue Army Comp2:15 Map Analysis3:45 Deployments5:00 Scouting and Intel8:00 Battle Begins10:00 Cavalry Action13:00 Timing15:00 Left Flank Attack17:00 Redeployments18:40 Endgame20:40 Final Turns
THE NEW KING OF THE DOTS - War of Dots RebelMerlin 2026-05-04 | In his first debut on the channel, Champion Asteron shows us how to cycle the dots with style.If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.net#strategy #tactics #gaming Chapters0:00 Intro1:36 Opening Moves4:00 Tanks baby6:25 Force Concentration7:30 Sci Fi Tv Shows8:45 Southern Moves9:30 NAVY13:45 Center Trades14:45 More Sci Fi17:30 Back to Attrition19:59 STARGATE21:25 Dots are dying23:40 Endgame
THE GOAT Turn Based Air Combat Tactics Wargame - SteamBirds RebelMerlin 2026-05-03 | We take a trip down memory lane by replaying through the main campaign of the Legendary 2010 Turn Based Browser Strategy Game: SteamBirds. Although I never quite finished the game, I still had way too much fun playing this one.It's been a minute since I've played this one ngl folks.Link to Bonus Mission Playthrough: youtu.be/tl2HeVMxXucChapters0:00 Introduction1:39 Game Lore2:40 Tutorial and Mechanics8:30 Fighter Combat11:38 Turn the Tables13:30 Bandits Behind16:20 Gas Attack22:00 Plane Heist25:20 Flying Wing29:30 Heavy Bombers34:30 SQUADRON Combat38:40 First Boss Dogfight41:30 More War Crimes48:30 Even More War Crimes56:00 Balloon Warfare1:01:25 Final BOSS1:09:15 Conclusions
City Trading Simulator - War of Dots Edition RebelMerlin 2026-05-01 | In an intense and even match up between shyrons and cowmandude we have exchanges of cities across the frontline for the entire game. Heavy action all around with lots of strategic maneuvering and offensives.If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.net#strategy #tactics #gaming Chapters0:00 Intro1:15 Opening Moves4:00 Double Offensives7:20 Strategic decisions9:50 City Exchange12:30 Spam the Lights14:30 Trade Offer17:30 Offensives Continue22:30 Lights vs Heavys in Forests25:00 Conclusions
A Pure SHOCK ASSAULT Army - Lines of Battle RebelMerlin 2026-04-30 | Just because its a smaller game doesn't mean there's less tactics involved. In this Lines of Battle cast it comes down to the wire. Both armies are designed with opposing strategies in mind making for a very intense and nail biting opening.#strategy #tactics #gaming Chapters0:00 Introduction1:55 Red Army Comp2:35 Blue Army Comp5:29 Map Analysis7:55 Deployments10:15 Scouting Phase13:40 Skirmishing19:30 THE CHARGE22:40 INTENSE MELEE25:20 Chaos30:00 Regouping32:40 Final Battle
I Have A Plan: ATTACK! - War of Dots RebelMerlin 2026-04-29 | Smith returns once again with a 2 game series against his opponent Cowmandude. Short and sweet War of Dots gameplay.If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.net#strategy #tactics #gaming Chapters:0:00 Game 11:00 Blitz Time3:30 Breakthroughs6:30 Game 27:50 Opening Moves8:25 Philosophy talk9:40 Macro Improvements11:40 Multi Offensives16:00 Split Fronts18:00 Endgame Sieges
Over The Hills And Far Away - Lines of Battle RebelMerlin 2026-04-28 | In this Lines of Battle cast we see a fairly even match up between our 2 players, resulting in an intense micro battle. Clever use of terrain and careful timing ultimately decide the outcome of this Napoleonic line battle.#strategy #tactics #gaming Chapters0:00 Intro1:30 Red Army Comp2:55 Blue Army Comp5:35 Deployments6:00 Map Analysis9:00 Skirmishing Phase10:00 Scouting the Hill10:50 Main Battle Begins14:30 Battle for The Hill18:15 Battle Continues21:10 Conclusions
A GAME OF THROWS - War of Dots Edition RebelMerlin 2026-04-27 | Peak Free For All War of Dots Gameplay. Featuring MrG once again.If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.net#strategy #tactics #gaming Chapters0:00 Introduction1:25 Opening Moves2:20 Strategic Talk5:30 Blue Offensive6:10 What are we doing?8:30 Playing for position?9:05 Amphibious Assault12:00 HE'S AFK TOO?14:30 Strategic Calculations15:55 Never Give Up19:00 The Showdown21:00 Throwing the Game25:00 Don't Believe in No Win Scenarios30:00 GG
This Star Wars Game is still ALIVE after 30 YEARS RebelMerlin 2026-04-26 | In this video we play 2 back to back missions of the Death Star Surface Attack and the Trench Run from the 1993 Star Wars Space Combat Flight Simulator: X-Wing using the XWVM mod. Things came right down to the wire in this run.It's just like Beggar's Canyon back home.What is XWVM?: youtu.be/xMQDxxXCUUQChapters0:00 Surface Attack7:55 Turbolasers13:35 Intermission14:25 TRENCH RUN17:40 Cutscene
A Thinking Mans Game - War of Dots RebelMerlin 2026-04-24 | In this replay we have two new players going head to head in War of Dots, providing ample opportunity for myself to teach some of the core mechanics of the game and explain basic strategies and tactics that can help you improve your gameplay.If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.net#gaming #strategy #tactics Chapters0:00 Introduction1:20 Opening Moves3:00 No Eco Strat4:50 Merlin's Strategy Tips7:00 Offensive Continues9:00 More Strategy Tips10:15 Southern Offensive12:45 Sieging the City14:30 Endgame
The Minimalist Napoleonic Wargame - Lines of Battle RebelMerlin 2026-04-23 | In this video we go over a massive engagement in a heavily forested area. A massive infantry frontal charge ensues. Although I enjoyed casting this game, there is a bit too much going on all at the same time to keep up. Time will tell if I keep up with this series. Let me know your thoughts below.#gaming #strategy #tactics Chapters0:00 Introduction1:00 Red Army Comp3:04 Blue Army Comp5:11 Map Analysis7:05 Deployment9:10 Early Game9:40 Scouting11:30 Battle Begins14:00 Middle Game18:00 Lines Breaking20:00 Is it enough?23:00 Endgame25:45 Conclusions
CAN ANYONE STOP THIS MAN? - TOURNAMENT FINALS MATCH RebelMerlin 2026-04-22 | Here is the finals match from the April 2026 War of Dots Tournament. It was a little bit anti climatic but it was an excellent learning experience for everybody and a lot of fun was well. Eika showcases an admirable defense against the king himself.Also I give some strategic analysis and off topic stories to past the time. (shrug)If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.net#gaming #strategy #tactics Chapters0:00 Introduction1:20 Player Analysis3:10 Girth's Offensive5:00 Merlin Storytime10:50 Back to the game12:00 Strategic Analysis16:30 Morale don't matter if you're dead18:20 Endgame20:50 Conclusions
The OTHER GAME About Drawing Lines on Maps - Lines of Battle RebelMerlin 2026-04-21 | In my first ever replay cast of Lines of Battle we get to see a very interesting matchup between a heavy cavalry force vs a balanced infantry/artillery army. Sharpe and Chess also get shoutouts in this commentary. A little but of yapping on general gaming and strategy mixed in the middle. Also my knowledge of Napoloenic units also gets tested in real time.Link to my second cast of this game: youtu.be/_OFYLs8v2jI#gaming #strategy #tactics Chapters0:00 Intro - Lines of Battle1:45 Replays, Turns and Mechanics3:10 Red's Army Composition6:25 Blue's Army Composition8:30 Map Analysis10:20 Determinism vs The Human Factor12:16 Army Deployments14:00 Opening Moves and Scouting18:00 Battle Line Deploys22:00 CAVALRY CHARGE24:00 Frontal Assaults Continue27:00 Decision on the Western Flank30:00 Final Opportunities33:10 AAR
I AM STILL IN DISBELIEF! - SEMIFINALS TOURNAMENT MATCH RebelMerlin 2026-04-20 | This is the second of two semifinal matches from the April 2026 War of Dots 1v1 Tournament. One of the greatest plays I've ever seen gets played out in realtime just as I am commentating making for an extremely funny experience.Link to the first semifinals match: youtu.be/y5W2Cva1krk?si=tFoe9WCBVP1ojFCaIf you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.net#gaming #strategy #tactics Chapters 0:00 Game 1 Intro 1:30 Opening Moves 2:11 Pro Micro Analysis 7:13 Tournament Level Discussion 8:52 Girth's Tactical Supremacy 9:50 Power Projection Mechanics10:50 Tournament Prep12:59 Game 2 Opening14:50 WoD Tournament Culture16:55 Analysing Players19:37 Merlin's Defensive Strategy21:20 Tactical Analysis 23:05 BIG PLAYS23:30 HE DID IT!24:50 Endgame26:26 Conclusions
DEFENDING THE REBEL CRUISER DEFIANCE in XWVM (Mod for X-Wing 1993) RebelMerlin 2026-04-19 | In this mission we have to defend the Rebel Cruiser Defiance from an Imperial ambush.Chapters0:00 SCRAMBLE!2:30 2nd TIE Bomber Wave5:10 Star Destroyer in play6:07 More TIEs6:30 INTENSE Dogfight10:15 Mission Accomplished
NO HOLDS BARRED - SEMIFINALS TOURNAMENT MATCH RebelMerlin 2026-04-17 | This is one of the two semifinals matches of the April 2026 War of Dots 1v1 Tournament. Our two combatants in this test of strategy, skill and guts didn't hold anything back and went all in.Link to the second semifinals match: youtu.be/BF4RtTCic-QIf you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.netChapters0:00 Game 1 Intro1:58 Opening Moves4:30 Utilising Armor5:50 WoD Playerbase7:20 Technical Replay Difficulties8:50 On Reserves and Cycling12:10 The Southern Gap13:30 Eco Strats15:00 Stalemate continues19:00 Johns Offensive21:30 Breakthrough22:30 Encirclements23:10 Endgame Strategic Calculus25:32 Game 226:30 Eika's Offensive27:47 Tournament Level Play29:00 John's Blunder30:40 Competing Strategies33:05 Final Game33:33 Tournament Level Depth 35:20 Map Strategy36:00 Troop Deployments38:00 Tactical Decisions39:38 River Offensive41:52 Southern Line42:50 Big Plays49:50 Good Games
DRADIS CONTACT! - BSG Deadlock Ghost Fleet Offensive - Part 2 RebelMerlin 2026-04-16 | Episode 2 of my BSG Deadlock Ghost Fleet Offensive playthrough. Trying to shake off the rust in this video, we engage the Cylons in our first resource mission in this campaign playthrough.Chapters0:00 Housekeeping0:55 Fleet Strategy11:00 Mission Prep13:00 Mission Deployment14:11 Mission Begins19:25 Fights On26:30 AAR27:30 Battle Cinematic29:28 Wrap Up
How to ACTUALLY WIN Strategy Games RebelMerlin 2026-04-15 | In this very detailed discussion on strategy games I touch upon a myriad of topics that all relate with each other. Such topics include, psychology, strategy, politics, society, social structures, some military history and of course, science fiction.Oh yea and also some War of Dots casting in the background, but I mean like who even watches these? If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.net#gaming #strategy #tactics Chapters0:00 Detailed Introduction4:30 Opening Moves6:33 Navy Eco Boosting discussion12:00 Risk Strategy13:45 Fog of war14:45 Player Psychology 16:35 Game 2 Begins17:05 Nuance on the Internet17:50 Dealing with Teams19:14 Naval Invasion20:12 Peak War of Dots22:40 Irrational Behaviour25:20 The No Win Scenario27:59 Mental Stamina32:00 Keep your options open34:40 Non-aggression pacts36:25 Coalition Warfare40:45 Player Psychology 243:00 Communication44:40 Magic The Gathering45:45 Gaming Communities48:10 MTG 250:00 Playing Older Editions52:00 On Casting Games53:25 Back to the game57:00 Irrational Behaviour 259:00 OPPORTUNITY1:03:10 On Recollections1:05:30 Historiography1:07:38 Back to the game 21:09:45 The Center Offensive1:11:30 Blunder1:12:45 Late Game Armor1:15:00 Mid-Endgame Strategy1:16:10 Balance of Power1:17:40 Irrational Behaviour 31:19:15 Thats WoD Baby
SET CONDITION ONE - BSG Deadlock Ghost Fleet Offensive - Part 1 RebelMerlin 2026-04-14 | We start a brand new Ghost Fleet Offensive campaign in this video. I go over the basic strategy I intend to deploy throughout the campaign, play through our first mission and just vibe out in the CIC.Chapters0:00 Introduction3:35 BSG Lore7:30 Strategic stuff12:30 Fleet Strategy20:00 Mission Prep26:00 Mission Deployment27:40 Mission Begins36:00 Opening Shots39:20 Basestar43:00 Battle Ramps Up59:00 Mop up1:04:10 AAR
BD-1 Rebel Fanfare Sound Effect RebelMerlin 2026-04-14 | From the Jedi Fallen Order video game.BD 1 sings the Star Wars theme.
RETURN of the BLITZKRIEG MASTER - War of Dots RebelMerlin 2026-04-13 | In yet another game of wits, strategy and guts, Steve the blitzkrieg master returns to demonstrate just how the generals of old waged lightning warfare.If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.netChapters0:00 Introduction0:25 Opening Moves1:30 Encirclement2:15 Massive Opportunity3:05 The Big Siege4:45 The Fall6:20 Passive Power Projection7:23 The Hail Mary
B-Wing STRIKE TACTICS - Imperial Frigate Takedown (XWVM Mod for X-Wing 1993) RebelMerlin 2026-04-12 | In this mission we take down an Imperial Nebulon-B frigate in a B-Wing. Very quick and fast heavy strike mission showcasing the strengths of the B-Wing starfighter.Chapters0:00 TIE Fighters0:44 Torpedoes Away!1:22 Dogfights3:40 Ion Cannon Attack5:15 GOT EM
The CHINESE are in the Water - Cold Waters RebelMerlin 2026-04-09 | Tough times in the Taiwanese Straits. recommend skipping after the 37:00 minute marker as it is a little bit anti-climatic.Chapters0:00 Introduction2:30 Sonar Contacts14:00 Plan of Attack16:00 Decoys Away16:25 Torpedoes Away17:49 Dogleg Attack20:00 Weapon Acquired21:05 Splash One22:45 Battle Continues 27:45 Hol up29:00 The Last Destroyer30:05 Load the Harpoons31:20 Masts Up 32:10 Missiles Away33:25 Torpedes in the water!37:00 Hiding (skip to last chapter)40:00 Mistakes were made 48:50 Mission Accomplished
LARGEST NAVAL BATTLE (so far) - War of Dots RebelMerlin 2026-04-08 | Smith goes up against a top 5 player and a very interesting amphibious operation gets underway.If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.netChapters0:00 Introduction2:20 Taking over the island3:05 NAVAL BATTLE5:15 Counter Amphibious Assault6:25 Strategy talk8:07 Withdrawal9:30 Even more navy14:15 Amphibious Encirclement15:00 MrG Counter attack16:00 Missed opportunities18:15 Blunder19:35 Endgame
SUBMARINE DOGFIGHT - Cold Waters RebelMerlin 2026-04-07 | Don't try this at home. 1968 missions are wild.Chapters0:00 Introduction1:14 Sonar Contacts3:00 Detected3:30 TORPS AWAY4:47 Clutch Long Shots7:00 Torpedoes In The Water!9:00 Enemy Submarine12:30 DOGFIGHT14:35 Hunting the Tender18:20 Scratch One Tender
His FINEST HOUR - Steels Masterpiece in War of Dots RebelMerlin 2026-04-06 | Steel finally sends in a very good replay. Lots of tactics and operations to observe in this battle.If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.netChapters0:00 Introduction1:25 Opening Moves2:10 Southern Breakthrough3:50 Tactical Considerations4:49 Armor vs Lights Strategy7:00 Armor gets deployed7:40 City Defense8:40 Encirclement11:15 Blue Counter Offensive12:45 More Encirclements13:40 New Offensive16:10 The City falls18:10 Conclusions
A-WING AGGRESSOR Training in XWVM (Mod for X-Wing 1993) RebelMerlin 2026-04-05 | In this video I play through an X-Wing mission which puts Rebel starfighters in head to head dogfights to test the capabilities of their starfighters and piloting skills. The Rebel Alliances very own Red Flag Exercise.I also yap a lot about random things as this mission kinda drags on for a bit.Chapters0:00 Introduction1:16 Mission Starts2:05 TMG Story Begins5:45 Meta Creep7:00 TMG Game Design8:55 2020 and Society11:50 The Human Factor
NUKES in The Water - Replaying the BASTION GAMBIT - Cold Waters RebelMerlin 2026-04-02 | My favourite single mission in the game except this time in very shallow waters.Chapters0:00 Intro3:00 Sonar Contacts4:50 Where is everyone?8:15 DETECTED9:00 TORPEDO IN THE WATER10:00 TORP EVASION13:15 Sinking Soviets14:30 Searching for Primary18:25 Spook the Enemy19:50 More EVADING30:45 We get the Kill34:30 Final Sub35:20 Skip This We Already Won39:08 The End
I Can’t Believe This Encirclement Actually Worked RebelMerlin 2026-04-01 | Once again yet another grand encirclement maneuver by yours truly. I go over some deeper strategic theory that has been developed by the community and showcase how you can adopt these strategies to improve your own gameplay.If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.netChapters0:00 Introduction1:00 Light vs Heavy Debate2:10 Opening Moves3:20 Input Lag4:45 Strategic Blunder6:30 Defensive Withdrawal7:15 Northern Offensive9:40 Armoured Offensive12:00 Merlin Tips13:20 Amphibious Flank14:20 The Encirclement15:05 Counter Offensive16:40 Double Manuevers18:45 Final Offensive
What if we fought the SOVIETS in 1968? - Cold Waters RebelMerlin 2026-03-31 | Continuing my replay of Cold Water single missions we find ourselves back in 1968 answereing the age old question of what a WW3 Naval scenario would have looked like during the early Cold War?Chapters0:00 Intro2:11 Sonar Contacts3:20 Plan of Attack7:15 Maneuvering to Attack12:55 Our Target16:05 Torpdoes Away!16:55 BLUNDER17:50 Snap Shot!18:27 WE GOT HIM19:10 Escorts Close In20:50 Second Torpedo Salvo21:20 SECOND HIT22:15 Mark 37's24:45 Running Literal Circles
GAMBIT Your CAPITAL to WIN! RebelMerlin 2026-03-30 | An unorthodox strategy by Schnitzi results in a intense match of Dots.If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.netChapters0:00 Introduction0:25 Opening Moves1:19 River Offensive2:00 Capital Blunder2:50 Armor Breakthrough4:20 The Counter Play5:05 Conclusions
Is the P-61 better than the P-38? RebelMerlin 2026-03-29 | Flank dragged me into a P-61 game and what do you know? I Aced it on my first try.Chapters0:00 P-61 Shootdown0:45 Attacking the Blob2:00 Ace with the Gunner2:54 Chilling out5:43 Duel of the Fates
There be SOVIETS in these COLD WATERS - Sinking the Kirov RebelMerlin 2026-03-27 | Decided to go back to Cold Waters just for fun. Had a bigger blast than I thought. Such a great game.Chapters0:00 Intro1:50 Sonar Contacts3:39 Verifying Range5:20 Plan of Attack7:00 Manuever to Attack8:45 Torpedoes Away10:10 Torp Maneuvers11:05 Enemy Aircraft12:15 More Torp Maneuvers13:30 Scratch One Destroyer15:15 Scratch Two15:45 Hunting the Kirov20:25 Scatch One Battlecruiser
The Art of the Duel - Tactical Analysis of a 1v1 Dogfight RebelMerlin 2026-03-26 | Some 1v1 duels with Perry. Included in this video is the debrief where we go through and analyse each fight and maneuver to learn the art of air to air combat.Chapters0:00 Round 13:03 Round 25:43 Tactical Analysis6:45 Reversal Mistake8:45 Play for Position10:05 Pursuit Curves12:15 Round 2 Opening13:07 Rolling Scissors14:25 Watch Terrain
Imperial STAR DESTROYER Takedown - Feat. B-WING (XWVM Mod for X-Wing 1993) RebelMerlin 2026-03-25 | Back at it again with the good old B-Wing. We take down yet another ISD in X-Wing 1993 playing with the XWVM Mod. This should be the last and final Star Destroyer take down mission in the game that I've posted on this channel.First ISD Takedown: youtu.be/aFd2HdvBk4wChapters0:00 First Assault0:44 Rusty Gameplay1:25 First Takedown Attempt4:18 Second Assault5:40 Second Takedown Attempt7:10 Fly it like you mean it9:22 Scratch 1 ISD
ENCIRCLED? AGAIN? I wouldnt worry about it tbh RebelMerlin 2026-03-24 | Just hanging around, with my boys Encirclement and Counter Encirclement.If you have a replay you'd like me to cast, dm me on Discord. You can find me on the Official War of Dots Discord server. warofdots.netChapters0:00 Intro1:00 Opening Moves2:15 Micro Battles3:20 Don't Abandon ECO3:45 WELL
