What is Kill Team Joint Ops?

Summary

In this video, the host discusses the new 'Kill Team: Joint Ops' from Warhammer Community, introducing cooperative and solo game modes in the 41st Millennium. The core book offers three missions with simple AI rules, allowing players to face non-player operatives (NPOs) with various behaviors. The video explores the concept, the flexibility of using any miniatures, and the potential for future expansion. The host expresses a tempered enthusiasm for the new mode, pondering its place alongside traditional narrative play and inviting viewer feedback.

Takeaways

• 🔍 The new edition of Kill Team introduces 'Joint Ops', a cooperative and solo game mode where players face artificial opponents.
• 🎯 The missions in Joint Ops are designed for casual play and teaching new players, with three basic missions in the core book and more to be released later.
• 🤖 Non-Player Operatives (NPOs) represent the opposing force in Joint Ops, and they are governed by simple behaviors to dictate their actions on the battlefield.
• 👥 Players can combine forces with a friend, either by splitting one Kill Team between them or by merging two different Kill Teams.
• 🚫 There are no restrictions on the composition of the teams that can be allied together in Joint Ops.
• 🛡 NPOs have two distinct behaviors: 'Brawlers' focus on close combat, while 'Marksmen' hang back and shoot, aiming to protect objectives.
• 📊 NPOs are chosen through a flexible process based on a tally of wounds, and players can use any models they have to represent these forces.
• 🎲 The rules for controlling NPOs are straightforward and can fit on one page, making it easy for players to learn and implement.
• 📈 The article suggests that future expansions will include new missions, enemies, Kill Zones, and more content for Joint Ops.
• 🎨 The video script also discusses the possibility of Intercessor Kill Teams being supported in the next edition of Kill Team, based on recent images and articles.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is the new 'Kill Team: Joint Ops' game mode in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, which introduces cooperative and solo play modes.

What does 'Joint Ops' stand for in the context of the video?

'Joint Ops' stands for Joint Operations, which is a new way to play 'Kill Team' where players can cooperate against artificial opponents.

How many missions are included in the 'Kill Team' corebook for Joint Ops?

There are three missions included in the 'Kill Team' corebook for Joint Ops.

What are the two types of non-player operative behaviors introduced in Joint Ops?

The two types of non-player operative behaviors are 'Brawlers', who focus on closing the distance and engaging in close combat, and 'Marksmen', who hang back and shoot to protect objectives.

Can players split a single 'Kill Team' between two players in Joint Ops?

Yes, players can either split a single 'Kill Team' between two players or each player can control their own half of separate 'Kill Teams'.

Are there any restrictions on which 'Kill Teams' can be allied together in Joint Ops?

No, there are no limits on the teams which can be allied together in Joint Ops.

What does the video suggest about the design of the non-player operatives' behaviors?

The video suggests that the behaviors of the non-player operatives are designed to be simple, fitting entirely on one page, and are meant to be easy to understand and control for players.

How are the non-player operatives (NPOs) chosen for the missions?

NPOs are chosen through a flexible process where missions have a tally of wounds, and NPOs are selected from a list of universal data cards until the tally is met.

What is the purpose of the deployment maps with 'Killzone Vulas' and 'Killzone Gallog' in the missions?

The deployment maps with 'Killzone Vulas' and 'Killzone Gallog' are part of the mission design to provide a unique playground for commanders to test their skills and strategies.

What does the video suggest about the future of Joint Ops in 'Kill Team'?

The video suggests that Joint Ops will be expanded in the future with new missions, enemies, kill zones, and additional content available for free online and in future products.

What is the viewer's opinion on the Joint Ops mode presented in the video?

The viewer seems lukewarm about Joint Ops, unsure about how much they will play it, but acknowledges that it looks interesting and fun.