Chance of Gaming

Tuesday. We've made it solidly into the work week and it's time to really get things going. The reacclamation of Monday is over. Tuesday's here and we need to get down to business. ... Or we can put on some gaming podcasts and pretend like we're working...

Either way, on the dial this week we have: Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Episode 66: Top 20 Dungeons & Dragons Villains; Meeples & Miniatures Episode 276: Gangs of Mortal Barons; Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 181: Marvel Champions, Pax Pamir, Eternal, Sorcerer, War Chest Expansion; Chance of Gaming Episode 37; 40K Radio Episode 43: Aeronautica Imperialis; Game Classy Episode 196: A Cursory Review of Beastgrave; Tabletop Talk Episode 40: Path to Podium: NOVA 2019 Round Table; The Secret Cabal Episode 191: Tzolkin The Mayan Calendar and A Short Topic Extravaganza; The D6 Generation Pip Episode 27: British vs Pirates Part 2: Home Brew Scenario & Rating; and Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 155: Rurik: Dawn of Kiev.

Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Episode 66: Top 20 Dungeons & Dragons Villains

This week, Morrus and Peter look at the Top 20 Dungeons & Dragons Villains as voted by you! In the news, Paizo has a new ancestry and demo adventure for Pathfinder 2^nd Edition, Monte Cook Games has a free Carnival Row sourcebook from the show’s creator, a new Judge Dredd and the Worlds of 2000AD live stream, the time TSR passed on the Middle Earth license, and more! Plus a brand new listener-submitted sketch!

Meeples & Miniatures Episode 276: Gangs of Mortal Barons

In this show hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Andy Hobday to catch up on developments with several games systems from Footsore Miniatures, including Gangs of Rome and Mortal Gods.

• 00:00 – Introduction -We chat about supporting small businesses within the wargaming hobby
• 11:03 – Confessional – Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently, and to gaze longingly at other shiny toys
• 38:20 – Our Hobby – We talk about our recent gaming and painting.
• 1:09:49 – Footsore chat – Neil & Mike chat to Andy Hobday and catch up with all the latest developments with several games systems, including Mortal Gods, Gangs of Rome, Test of Honour 2 and a new Dark Age game coming from Footsore in 2020. In addition, we discuss with Andy his latest venture – a range of Baron’s War miniatures he is launching via Kickstarter, sculpted by Paul Hicks
• 2:15:14 – Outtro – Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 181: Marvel Champions, Pax Pamir, Eternal, Sorcerer, War Chest Expansion

Lots of card games were covered in this episode and that includes one of the biggest that will be coming out in the fourth quarter, Marvel Champions from Fantasy Flight Games. Marvel Champions is a coop living card game that pits players against a single villian who has a scheme that will create havoc for the hereos, or just simply rob a bank. A villian has to eat. If you enjoy Living Card Games, get your preorder in. One thing we state on the podcast that needs to be written is that the core set has everything you need to get you playing, unlike the previous LCGs where you had to buy additional copies of the core box to get additional copies of certain cards. Thank you Fantasy Flight for coming to your senses and including all we need in the core set.

War Chest Nobility expansion got an early play. Why is that game so enjoyable to play? Maybe it is the speed of play, the depth of strategy, or the constant battle of the hard decisions that you have to make. If War Chest is making it to the table, then go ahead and plan on this expansion because it gives you more decision points during your play.

Thanks for listening

Chance of Gaming Episode 37

in which Adam and Roy talk about Chuck Tingle, yard games, animal appendage physics, what we played and news of the week!

40K Radio Episode 43: Aeronautica Imperialis

In this episode we take a look at Aeronautica Imperialis, talk about what we think we are going to see in the Psychic Awakening, and speculate what’s next for 40k!

Game Classy Episode 196: A Cursory Review of Beastgrave

Strap in, we actually talk about a game here folks

Tabletop Talk Episode 40: Path to Podium: NOVA 2019 Round Table

Join Craig as his guests (Stephen Bynum, Oliver Borden and Cody Hiatt), fresh off their podium finish at NOVA, talk through how they played their five rounds. This is an expert round table full of insights that will make you a better player. You may need to listen to it twice to catch all of the interesting observations from these top competitive Malifaux players.

The Secret Cabal Episode 191: Tzolkin The Mayan Calendar and A Short Topic Extravaganza

In episode 191 we start out by hearing about Chris' business trip to Atlantic City and talk about a bunch of games we've been playing. Then we jump right into an overview and feature review of Tzolkin The Mayan Calendar by Simone Luciani and Daniele Tascini and published by Czech Games Edition. Then Tony T pins the wild meter in the red with his tabletop gaming news segment. And finally, we give you another Short Topic Extravaganza including discussion about if point salads are a bad thing, what we wanted to do when we grew up and end on what games make us the most competitive.

The D6 Generation Pip Episode 27: British vs Pirates Part 2: Home Brew Scenario & Rating

Craig joins Russ to share his thoughts on British vs Pirates...has he come around on this amazing game? Also they discuss a home brew scenario & give their rating of the game.

Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 155: Rurik: Dawn of Kiev

1) The Pegs discuss their recent game plays including Tapestry, Hadara, and Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North and many more;

2) All the Pegs review the worker placement game Rurik: Dawn of Kiev; and

3) Look back at Root.

 

We've made it into the work week proper. It's Tuesday and that means the weekend is getting closer. For those here in the US, that means Labor Day is coming up. Time for the last summer beach trip. And, for those of us here in the Southeast, that means Dragon*Con. Personally, I will be staying OTP this upcoming weekend, but I know a lot of friends that are going. Either way, it's time to listen to some gaming podcasts.

Today on the dial we have: Chance of Gaming Episode 36; The Secret Cabal Episode 189: Era Medieval Age, The Reckoners, Gen Con 2019 and a Short Topic Extravaganza; Tabletop Talk Episode 36: McCabe (Ten Thunders) Deep Dive with Robert and Alyx; Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 153: The Artemis Project; Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Episode 62: 2000AD, Devil’s Run, and Kings of War with Marc Langworthy; and Game Classy Episode 194: He-Man Crisis Protocol.

Chance of Gaming Episode 36

in which we talk about Kubb, Gloomhaven, Rick Loomis, what we played and news of the week

The Secret Cabal Episode 189: Era Medieval Age, The Reckoners, Gen Con 2019 and a Short Topic Extravaganza

In episode 189 we start out with a big announcement that will take the show to a new level of awesome! Then we go through our Gen Con 2019 retrospective featuring Steve's first impressions, scooters, sunlight killing mold and bacteria, and more. Then we dive deep into Matt Leacock's newest design, Era: Medieval Age. Then we have a double feature look back of both Thunderstone Quest and The Reckoners. Then Tony T gives us a tour through all of the board game media news while we chirp in the background. And finally, we host another Short Topic Extravaganza featuring the waning of our gaming enthusiasm, gaming with fictional and historical characters and gaming with designer commentary.

Tabletop Talk Episode 36: McCabe (Ten Thunders) Deep Dive with Robert and Alyx

Join Craig as his guests, Alyx Drake and Robert Singer, reveal why Ten Thunder players are bringing McCabe to the table for Malifaux 3rd edition. They go in-depth on how to maximize his effectiveness and the tricks you can pull with his crew. For those that play against McCabe - pay close attention this master will loot your points in your next match-up.

Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 153: The Artemis Project

During this week’s episode:

1) The Pegs discuss their recent gameplays including: QE, Bargain Quest, Terror Below and more;

2) All the Pegs review the worker placement game The Artemis Project; and

3) Look back at Petrichor.

Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Episode 62: 2000AD, Devil’s Run, and Kings of War with Marc Langworthy

This week, Morrus and Peter are joined by Marc Langworthy from Red Scar Publishing, line developer of Mutant Chronicles, and the brand-new line manager of Judge Dredd & The Worlds of 2000AD! In the news, big Dungeons & Dragons news for Eberron fans, Steve Perrin returning to Chaosium for RuneQuest, details on Lost Omens Character Guide for Pathfinder 2^nd Edition, and a lot more! Plus a brand new sketch and Our Favorite Game in All the World returns!

Game Classy Episode 194: He-Man Crisis Protocol

Tolkien, Marvel, and He-Man

 

Alright. We're back into the week pretty solidly. It's Tuesday and that means we're making regular pace to the weekend again. We'll get there, and perhaps listening to some gaming podcasts will help speed things along.

Today on the dial we have: Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Episode 60: TimeWatch and Swords of the Serpentine with Kevin Kulp; Geeks of the North Episode 82: Gen Con Protocol; Chance of Gaming Episode 35; Meeples & Miniatures Episode 273: Mind Over The Realms; Tabletop Talk Episode 33: Kirai (Resurrectionits) Deep Dive with Jamie Varney; Tabletop Talk Episode 34: The Dreamer (Neverborn) Deep Dive with Matthew Peterson; Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 176: Empires of the North, Warcry, Abomination, Catan Switch version; Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 177: Pathfinder 2nd Edition Review (Compared to 1st Edition and DnD 5e); Game Classy Episode 193: Gencon 2019; Singled Out Episode 94: Talking Season 4.2 Errata with Bryce and Steve Cole; The Secret Cabal Episode 188: Carnival of Monsters and Emergent Narrative in Board Games; and Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 152: Chronicles of Crime.

Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Episode 60: TimeWatch and Swords of the Serpentine with Kevin Kulp

This week, Morrus and Peter are joined by Kevin Kulp to talk about his games TimeWatch and Swords of the Serpentine. In the news, Pathfinder 2^nd Edition released at Gen Con, Shadowrun 6^th Edition already has a 10 page errata, the winners of the Diana Jones Award and the ENnies, Green Ronin picks up a big license, a celebrity-driven Dungeons & Dragons book teased, The Adventure Zone getting an RPG, and a lot more! Plus a brand new sketch and Our Favorite Game in All the World!

Geeks of the North Episode 82: Gen Con Protocol

Hello geeks,

This week, we have Yaum on and we chat about the most exciting preview from Gen Con for us, Marvel Crisis Protocol. We also talk about the Ratman Warriors by Punga Miniatures, and the Third Breakfast kickstarter by Westfalia Minatures.

So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!

Chance of Gaming Episode 35

In which just Adam talks about mostly a X-wing Hyerspace trial

Meeples & Miniatures Episode 273: Mind Over The Realms

In this show usual hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by Alex Ley, who recently organised an Age of Sigmar narrative campaign event – Mind Over The Realms – which raised money for the mental health charity MIND.

• 00:00 – Introduction – we get to know Alex as he talks about his gaming background
• 35:20 – Confessional – Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
• 1:26:11 – Our Hobby – We all talk about our recent gaming and painting.
• 1:48:28 – Mind Over The Realms – we look back at this recent charity gaming event and discover its background and inspiration in discussion with Alex
• 2:22:36 – Outtro – Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Tabletop Talk Episode 33: Kirai (Resurrectionits) Deep Dive with Jamie Varney

Join Craig as his guest Jamie Varney reveals why Resurrectionists are so excited about Kirai in Malifaux 3rd Edition. A must-listen for anyone that plays the crew and great opposition research for those that play against them.

Tabletop Talk Episode 34: The Dreamer (Neverborn) Deep Dive with Matthew Peterson

Join Craig and his guest, Matt Peterson, as they discuss The Dreamer in Malifaux 3rd Edition. Matt reveals how he runs Dreamer and his crew, what upgrades are essential and the models that make up his crew. Near the end we learn how to counter this potent keyword.

Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 176: Empires of the North, Warcry, Abomination, Catan Switch version

This episode includes a Scurry Report on Empires of the North. The Connell gentlemen talk about the new Warcry miniature game. And Marty tries to channel me in a discussion on the Plaid Hat Game Abomination.

Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 177: Pathfinder 2nd Edition Review (Compared to 1st Edition and DnD 5e)

In this special episode of RDTN, Marty is joined by his sons, Adam and Travis, to discuss the brand new 2nd edition of Pathfinder. They’ll talk about the history of Pathfinder, compare the differences between the 1st and 2nd of Pathfinder, compare and contrast the 2nd edition with Dungeons & Dragons 5e. And in conclusion, give recommendations to the audience based on RPG experience.

Game Classy Episode 193: Gencon 2019

Joe's Gencon roundup

Singled Out Episode 94: Talking Season 4.2 Errata with Bryce and Steve Cole

In this episode Andrew talks to Bryce and Steve Cole about the season 4.2 errata, what has changed and how much Veteran Boar has been nerfed.

The Secret Cabal Episode 188: Carnival of Monsters and Emergent Narrative in Board Games

Hey Now Everyone! In today's episode Chris has some family things to take care of but we have Don sitting in for the show! We talk about some great games we've been playing and give you a feature review of Carnival of Monsters from the legendary designer Richard Garfield. Then Tony T takes over the mics to give you all the most important tabletop gaming news stories out there while the rest of us chirp in the background. And finally we discuss emergent narratives in board games.

Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 152: Chronicles of Crime

During this week’s episode:

1) The Pegs discuss GenCon 2019 and their recent game plays including Ishtar, Reavers of Midgard, Isle of Cats and many more;

2) All the Pegs review the cooperative mystery game Chronicles of Crime; and

3) Look back at Thunderstone Quest.

 

Tuesday. We're firmly into the work week now, with plenty of things to get done, thanks to Gen Con just over a week away. So, while I'll be typing up press releases and articles, I'll be listening to some gaming podcasts as I go.

This week on the dial we have: Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Episode 57: The Expanse Role Playing Game; Chance of Gaming Episode 34; Meeples & Miniatures Episode 272: The Joy of Six; Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 175: Brikks, Dark Domains, Point Salad, Mountains, Dragon’s Breath, Curios; The Secret Cabal Episode 187: Heroes of Land Air and Sea, Gaia Project and a Short Topic Extravaganza; Singled Out Episode 91: Talking Snowflakes With Beard; Tabletop Talk Episode 31: Malifaux Expert Round Table with Doxey, Bynum and Varney; and Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 151: Flip, Roll & Write Suite.

Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Episode 57: The Expanse Role Playing Game

This week, Morrus and Peter explore The Expanse Role Playing Game from Green Ronin. In the news, Bloomberg’s story on people paid to dungeonmaster for Dungeons & Dragons, A Touch More Class Kickstarter in its final days, ENnie Award voting is open, new Vampire: The Masquerade 5^th Edition products and organized play, new John Carter of Mars releases, Countdown to Pathfinder 2^nd Edition, yet another “D&D is cool now” article from a major news outlet, and more plus a brand new sketch!

Chance of Gaming Episode 34

in which we talk about Ennie awards, RPGs, Legion, X-wing, what we played and news of the week

Meeples & Miniatures Episode 272: The Joy of Six

In this show usual hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by fellow podcaster Shaun Clark to chat about his hobby, look back at the recent Joy of Six show and find out all details about a brand new gaming podcast – God’s Own Scale

• 00:00 – Introduction – we get to know Shaun as he talks about his gaming background and local gaming club
• 38:33 – Confessional – Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
• 1:24:57 – Our Hobby – We all talk about our recent gaming and painting.
• 1:57:29 – The Joy of Six – we look back at this recent show and discuss what caught our eye, including upcoming new rules from Gripping Beast and Dr Mike’s painting clinic. We then talk to Shaun about his new podcast venture
• 2:57:11 – Outtro – Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 175: Brikks, Dark Domains, Point Salad, Mountains, Dragon’s Breath, Curios

Back from vacation and not well rested, but ready to talk about games once again. Marty tells me all about some games he played while I was away on vacation and the great reactions he got when he put them on the table. All them sounded fun, but one stood out that grabbed my attention, Dark Domains. It is a worker placement that provides a twist where you must be careful because the more evil you become, the more the heroes are out to get you. After I got to play, this game is an onion with tons of layers waiting to be discovered.

As a special treat, my wife, Donna, joins me to talk about Stronghold’s game Brikks. We played this a bunch while on vacation. You can tell we are a bit sleep deprived because we go on and on during this segment. But as a bonus, Donna ranks her favorite Roll and Writes that are in the house. Hope you appreciate this and let us know so I can have her come back on for a future review.

Finally, the episode has information on how to get our first ever Promo card. This is being provided by our buddy Ignacy. He has designed a card that you can use in Portal’s upcoming game Empires of the North. We are honored that he did this and we really do appreciate it.

Enjoy the episode and hope to see some of you at Gen Con.

The Secret Cabal Episode 187: Heroes of Land Air and Sea, Gaia Project and a Short Topic Extravaganza

It's Wednesday again and the gang is back for more Cabal nonsense. Unfortunately, Jamie is still under the weather with a not so great voice but that doesn't stop the Cabal from rolling. Steve takes over the announcer role today so I hope you enjoy the temporary change. In today's episode we give feature review to Heroes of Land Air and Sea from Gamelyn Games featuring two special guest reviewer, Don and AC. Then we look back at one of our favorite games, Gaia Project from Z-Man games. After Tony T finally gets his audio equipment back up and running, give throws some wild news your way followed by another Short Topic Extravaganza including Kickstarter projects with flaws, teaching your kids to game and Love, Death + Robots.

Singled Out Episode 91: Talking Snowflakes With Beard

In this episode Andrew talks to bears about the snowflake index, and then about the LONDON GRAND TOURNAMENT that you SHOULD ALL GO TO.

Tabletop Talk Episode 31: Malifaux Expert Round Table with Doxey, Bynum and Varney

Join Craig and his guests Jamie Varney, Stephen Bynum and James Doxey as they share advice on becoming a better player, the state of M3e and even take questions from the listeners. This may be the meatiest episode we’ve every recorded. You will want to listen twice to not miss a thing.

Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 151: Flip, Roll & Write Suite

During this week’s episode:

1) The Pegs talk with Isaac Childress as they anounce the winner in their #exoticgloomhaven contest;

2) Discuss Charcon 2019 along with their recent game plays including Blood on the Clocktower, Star Wars: Outer Rim, Inuit and many more; and

3) All the Pegs review several flip, roll & writes including Lanterns Dice, Rolled West, and Cartographers.

 

Tuesday. We're into the week, proper. It's been a busy start, and it's going to be a busy continuation. That's fine, since next week will be a short one. But to have a short week, gotta get everything done in the meantime. So, here we are. To help get you through the day, we've got our regular spot of gaming podcasts. Let's listen in.

This week on the dial we have: Chance of Gaming Episode 33; Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 149: Origins 2019; Meeples & Miniatures Episode 270: UK Games Expo 2019 & OML7; Nerdherders Episode 33 (123): Returnherders; Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Episode 53: A Touch More Class with Mike Myler; Geeks of the North Episode 77: Pulp ramble; and All Us Geeks Episode 89: The Geeks Go On A Few Runs In The Shadows.

Chance of Gaming Episode 33

in which we talk about Command and Colors, RPGs, Malazan, DicetowerCon, what we played and news of the week.

Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 149: Origins 2019

During this week’s episode:

1) The Pegs go over their experiences at Origins 2019;

2) All the Pegs discuss many of the games they played at Origins 2019, including, Res Arcana, Quirky Circuits, Watergate, and many more; and

3) Look back at some 2 player games, Crystal Clans, The Fox in the Forest, and Santorini.

Meeples & Miniatures Episode 270: UK Games Expo 2019 & OML7

In this show we look back at the recent hobby events of the 2019 UK Games Expo and Operation Market Larden #7. Usual hosts Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined once again by guest Dave Hickman

• 00:00 – Introduction – We are finally famous, as we are in a ‘Downfall’ Meme
• 10:30 – Confessional – Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
• 34:24 – Our Hobby – We all talk about our recent gaming and painting.
• 48:59 – UK Games Expo 2019 – We recount our exploits at this year’s UK Games Expo
• 1:53:35 – OML7 – Neil & Dave chat to Mike about this wargaming event, which is one of Dave’s first excursions into ‘serious’ wargaming.
• 2:22:44 – Outtro – Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Nerdherders Episode 33 (123): Returnherders

The boys return from an extended hiatus! Well, most of them. Has anyone seen Matt? In this episode the guys catch up on what they have been up to over the past few months. They talk about Avengers End Game, Us, Warhammer 40k, Adepticon and so much more!

Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Episode 53: A Touch More Class with Mike Myler

This week, Morrus and Peter are joined by Mike Myler, editor for EN5ider, to talk about the new EN Publishing Kickstarter, A Touch More Class featuring nine new player character classes for Dungeons & Dragons 5^th Edition! In the news, how hard is it to conjure a frog, what’s the most popular D&D alignment for 5e, Origins Award winners announced, a new Stargate RPG, and more! Plus Mike joins is in playing Our Favorite Game in All the World!

Geeks of the North Episode 77: Pulp ramble

Hello geeks,

This week, we have a shorter ramble show. We chat painting, Pulp City and Aristea among other things. We also talk about Aelania the dragons charmer by Aradia Miniatures, and the Battle for Earth book and the Resistance Starter Fleet by TTCombat.

So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!

All Us Geeks Episode 89: The Geeks Go On A Few Runs In The Shadows

The YEAR(s) of Shadowrun continues! Jeff and Jordan take a look at 2 tabletop games, made for casual play, and created within the Shadowrun universe.

 

It's Tuesday and I'm back at it. Still just all the tired, but I'm gonna make it through. Though I know it'll be another early night after I get home from the office later. Bed, sweet, sweet bed. But, in the meantime, it's catching up on things, which includes making sure you all have your podcasts to listen to for the day.

This week on the dial we have: Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 172: Hadara, Pandemic Rapid Response, 51st State Allies, Shadowrun 6th Edition; The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 63: UK Games Expo 2019; Chance of Gaming Episode 32; Tabletop Talk Episode 24: Albus Von Schtook (Resurrectionist) Deep Dive with Jamie Varney; Tabletop Talk Episode 25: Rasputina (Arcanists) Deep Dive with Robert Singer; The Secret Cabal Episode 184: Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle Earth, Big Trouble in Little China and Replayability; Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 148: Journeys in Middle Earth; and The Offline Gamer Episode 40: UKGE 2019!

Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 172: Hadara, Pandemic Rapid Response, 51st State Allies, Shadowrun 6th Edition

While I enjoy Imperial Settlers from Portal, I will admit that 51st State is my favorite of the two. Don’t get me wrong, not saying that one is better than the other, but as I stated in the show, I know that 51st is the easier to teach to people because you only have one deck which is why it will edge out Imperial. Once those I am teaching get the core concepts down, then I can introduce Imperial to them with the multiple races and asymmetric play that it brings to the table. But back to Allies, the next expansion to 51st State. Does the expansion Allies provide anything new and different to the game? Yes it does. It brings ways to eliminate the need to convert resources to the tokens needed to put buildings and deals into play. Which for me, seems to speed up the game play. I think it would be best if this is the only expansion you use in the game so you can take advantage of the cards and not have them buried along with the other expansions. You know how some expansions seem to migrate into the base game? I think Allies will be one of those expansions.

The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 63: UK Games Expo 2019

We are back from three (and a bit) days of awesome gaming and meeting awesome people at the UK’s largest tabletop gaming convention. Join us as we discuss coping with the Mondays, being utterly knackered and sampling as many board games as we possibly could at the UK Games Expo 2019.

Yet again we would like to thank the awesome people behind the UK Games Expo for making the best convention yet!

Chance of Gaming Episode 32

In which we draw a winner for the Fat Dragon contest, interview Mike Denson about his game “the last hundred yards” and give away a copy. All that plus what we played and news of the week.

Tabletop Talk Episode 24: Albus Von Schtook (Resurrectionist) Deep Dive with Jamie Varney

Join Craig as his guest, Jamie Varney, reveals how he plays the Resurrectionist master Albus in Malifaux 3rd Edition. He explains which models he hires and when, how to react to the opponent and the scheme and strategy pool. He even divulges ways to beat the crew! A must-listen for any Rezzer player or anyone that plays against them.

Tabletop Talk Episode 25: Rasputina (Arcanists) Deep Dive with Robert Singer

Join Craig as his guest, Robert Singer, reveals how he plays the Arcanist master Rasputina in Malifaux 3rd Edition. He explains which models he hires and when, how to react to the opponent and the scheme and strategy pool. He even divulges ways to beat the crew! A must-listen for any Arcanist player or anyone that plays against them.

The Secret Cabal Episode 184: Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle Earth, Big Trouble in Little China and Replayability

In episode 184 the gang is back for a jam packed episode! Today we review Fantasy Flight's newest app driven board game, Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle Earth and look back at Big Trouble in Little China one year later. Then Tony T gets down and dirty with the best damn tabletop gaming news segment in all of gaming media while the rest of us quack in the background. Then finally we have an in depth discussion about replayability in board games and what it means to us.

Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 148: Journeys in Middle Earth

During this week’s episode:

1) The Pegs discuss a great new contest, preview Orignis 2019, and review their recent game plays including Valparaíso, Copenhagen, The Ancient World 2nd Ed. and many more;

2) All the Pegs review the adventure game Journeys in Middle Earth; and

3) Look back at Argent: The Consortium.

The Offline Gamer Episode 40: UKGE 2019!

It's that time of the year again, our round-up of what we saw (and ate...) at the UK Games Expo 2019!

 

Tuesday. We've made it into the work week proper. And I got my next subscription box from Heatonist, so I had a new hot sauce to try on my wings last night, and it was super-tasty. I realize that doesn't have anything really specific to do with gaming. I just like hot sauce.

Something that does have to do specifically with gaming is giving you some gaming podcasts to listen to while we all make our way to the weekend.

Today on the dial we have: Morrus Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Episode 48: Exploring Saltmarsh Finale: The Styes; Meeples & Miniatures Episode 267: It’s all Greek to me, Part Omega; Geeks of the North Episode 73: Contrast-ing opinions; The Secret Cabal Episode 183: Space Gate Odyssey, Lords of Helas and a Short Topic Extravaganza; Chance of Gaming Episode 31; 40K Radio Episode 40: Adepticon Wrap Up; Anonymous Tabletop Episode 33: Accents and Apologies; The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 62: UK Games Expo 2019 Preview; and Game Classy Episode 187: No, WE did it.

Morrus Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk Episode 48: Exploring Saltmarsh Finale: The Styes

This week, Morrus and Peter take a look at the final adventure from Ghosts of Saltmarsh, The Styes originally published in Dungeon Magazine #121. In the news, we’ve got a peek at Ghosts of Saltmarsh itself, Bethesda allegedly plagiarizes a D&D Adventure League adventure, the Shadowrun Sixth Edition release schedule, and more! Plus our favorite game in all the world and a brand new listener-submitted sketch!

Meeples & Miniatures Episode 267: It’s all Greek to me, Part Omega

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are  joined by guest Ralph Plowman for this episode of the show, as they take their second look at gaming in Ancient Greece, this time concentrating on mass battles

• 00:00 – Introduction – This week’s guest, Ralph Plowman, introduces himself
• 19:14 – Confessional – Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
• 50:29 – Our Hobby – We all talk about our recent gaming and painting. We once again extol the virtues of Mansions of Madness, discuss our first impressions of Journeys in Middle Earth and Mike reveals the secrets of his basing techniques
• 1:39:25 – Gaming in Ancient Greece, Part II – We chat about mass battle gaming in ancient Greece, reviewing Men of Bronze and Hoplomachia
• 2:50:30 – Outtro – Closing thoughts.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Geeks of the North Episode 73: Contrast-ing opinions

Hello geeks,

This week, we chat about our hobby, the new GW Contrast paints, and the change about Crystal Brush and Golden Demon at Adpticon. After that, we shout out Gunmeister Games (Judgement) and Bad Squiddo Games and send them some flowers. We finally talk about the PI'RATS kickstarter by Punga Miniatures and the new Mushroom Myconid Squad by Grabblecast.

So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!

The Secret Cabal Episode 183: Space Gate Odyssey, Lords of Helas and a Short Topic Extravaganza

In episode 183 the Founders start out by announcing the dates of the Origins and Gen Con meetups, Chris talks about his trip to Michigan and a wardrobe mishap and then we chat about a bunch of the games they've been playing. Then the gang jumps into an overview and review of Space Gate Odyssey from Ludonaute and a look back at Lords of Helas from Awaken Realms with the Cabalists thoughts thrown in. Then Tony T joins the party to give us the best damn tabletop gaming new segment of all time while the rest of the founders chatter in the background. Then finally Steve, Chris and Jamie host a Short Topic Extravaganza featuring games still in shrink, our favorite dragons, gaming with our wives and the music and bands we love and the history of Steve and Jamie's punk rock band, Slow Andy. Then after the episode ends, Jamie gives us a bonus segment playing some Slow Andy tunes with a little talk up between each.

Chance of Gaming Episode 31

In which we talk about old school role playing, tombstone, the Quar, what we played and news of the week!

40K Radio Episode 40: Adepticon Wrap Up

No Matt today, so its just JF and Ashley breaking down the awesome time they had at Adepticon 2019.

Anonymous Tabletop Episode 33: Accents and Apologies

Welcome to Anonymous Tabletop Episode 33.

In this episode some of the crew try to spoil Avengers Endgame without even having seen it yet, Tim alienates yet another game company when he mocks their name, and we learn what happens when Lathan has too much caffeine when he hijacks everyone’s Hobby Update.

Then, we try our hands at an actual review when we look at the new Starfinder Beginner Box from Paizo, break out a game of Utter Nonsense before immediately regretting it, and then spend the rest of the segment profusely apologizing for our horrible attempts at “accents”.

And last but not least, Dave puts his questionable taste buds to the test with some ghost pepper chips, Celebrity Deathmatch decides to go for a spin, and Tim’s Sack looks for a sidekick who’s finally ready for the big time.

The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 62: UK Games Expo 2019 Preview

The UK Games Expo is just around the corner, the biggest event in the UK tabletop and board gaming calendar. Andy, Jon and Steve are joined by Rory to go through our top picks for the games we want to see at the show.

The UK Games Expo is the 31st May to 2nd June 2019 at the NEC in Birmingham.

Game Classy Episode 187: No, WE did it

Lot's of gaming talk this cast, including, Golden Demon News, The new contrast paints, and people being arrested for being terrible people.

 

Tuesday. Welcome to the start of the middle of the week. We made it through Monday. We can make it through today. And we can make it back to the weekend. Some gaming podcasts might help drown out the sound of the office around you and make time go faster. So let's get to it.

This week on the dial we have: Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop Talk Episode 47: Expedition to Saltmarsh – Tammeraut’s Fate; Geeks of the North Episode 72: Podcast derailing 101; Chance of Gaming Episode 30; The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 61: Journeys in Middle Earth, Perdition's Mouth and tips for starting Dungeons & Dragons; Tabletop Talk Episode 20: Why Craig (and you) Should be Playing The Other Side; Tabletop Talk Episode 21: Insider Insight - Matt Carter from Wyrd Games; Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 170: Robinson Crusoe Mystery Tales, Res Arcana, Space Base Expansion, Wacky Races, Superfriends; Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 146: Tiny Towns; and Lords of the Dungeon Episode 27: Upcoming RPGs We’re Excited About, ACs Luck and Communicating What You Want in Your Games.

Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop Talk Episode 47: Expedition to Saltmarsh – Tammeraut’s Fate

This week, Morrus and Peter take a look at “Tammeraut’s Fate” from Dungeon #106, the next-to-last adventure to be remade for D&D’s Ghosts of Saltmarsh. In the news, a new edition of Shadowrun is coming out this year, the Origins Award Nominees are announced, Paizo is making a Pathfinder Adventure Path for Dungeons & Dragons 5^th Edition (?!?), and more! Plus a brand new sketch and our favorite game in all the world!

Geeks of the North Episode 72: Podcast derailing 101

Hello geeks,

This week, we derail our own hobby segment into various discussions, chatting about Circle of Orboros lists, games to get kids into minis, our state of mind regarding Warmachine, and more. We also talk about the Vanguard Goblins bundle by Mantic, and the AoS Looncurse box by Games Workshop. So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!

Chance of Gaming Episode 30

In which we talk about Stonemaier Games, Dicetowercon plans, sketchy kickstarters, ambiguous primate genitals, plus what we played and news of the week!

The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 61: Journeys in Middle Earth, Perdition's Mouth and tips for starting Dungeons & Dragons

Get yourselves comfortable, because it’s a long one today. The boys get the chat well and truly flowing as they discuss the latest news and then get into some in depth talk about the games they have been playing. Steve Journeys in Middle Earth as he plays the latest Lord of the Rings game from Fantasy Flight Games, Steve and Andy tackle demons and cultists in Perditions Mouth and we rustle up some bad puns in Great Western Trail.

We then check out the best way to get into D&D, with some tips for the budding Dungeons and Dragons adventurer and dungeon Master.

Tabletop Talk Episode 20: Why Craig (and you) Should be Playing The Other Side

Michael Cohen, Kevin Calderwood and Joe Girard try to convince Craig that he should be playing The Other Side by Wyrd Games. They make their case based on the game's theme, play mechanics and hobby opportunities.

Tabletop Talk Episode 21: Insider Insight - Matt Carter from Wyrd Games

Craig interviews Matt Carter (game designer at Wyrd Games) who pulls back the curtain and reveals the design team's approach, process, decision making and their goals for Malifaux 3rd Edition. Matt explains where it all started, what early ideas made it to the final game and what ideas were dropped (and why). This is a must listen for anyone playing the new edition of Malifaux. Discover what was going on in the minds of the team that made the game.

Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 170: Robinson Crusoe Mystery Tales, Res Arcana, Space Base Expansion, Wacky Races, Superfriends

Hope everyone has recovered from the onslaught of Avengers Endgame and Game of Thrones battles and ready to get back to board gaming. We are and this episode puts five games on the table for discussion and two Kickstarters we want to bring to your attention.

Res Arcana is one of those games that you might pass by, but it is one you should give a try if you enjoyed the mechanics that are in Century Spice Road. The premise is straight forward in that you must collect resources that allow you to purchase cards that let you convert those resources into other resources that you can then eventually get victory points. But unlike Century or other games like this, there are unique mechanics in impacting other players, player powers, and cards that can help adjust your strategy during the game.

Then we played a game that fits with the theme of doom from the aforementioned shows above, Robinson Crusoe: Mystery Tales. Solid planning and cooperation are even more essential to winning than in the base game because you are carrying forward your success and failures from the previous adventures. They don’t use the term legacy with this expansion, but I believe it is. We wish you luck with your adventures and hope your team doesn’t go insane and come back to hunt you.

Wacky Races and Challenge of the Superfriends takes us back to our childhoods and watching Saturday morning cartoons so nostalgia runs rampant during this segment. Bear with us because we do talk about the games eventually.

Finally, Marty is joined by Vanessa and Adam and they discuss an expansion to one of our favorite titles from last year, Space Base and the new expansion. Straight from AEG:

• The Emergence of Shy Pluto is the first installment of Space Base “Saga Expansions”. This expansion to Space Base is a collection of story-based scenarios that introduce new content to the game via a narrative structure. Not only are new ships added, but new scenarios are included as well. Once the story is completed, it may be replayed or the contents may be added to the Space Base base set.

Spoiler Alert: Vanessa really likes it

Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 146: Tiny Towns

During this weeks episode:

1) The Pegs discuss their recent game plays including Hex Roller, Crown of Emara, Morocco and many more;

2) All the Pegs review the pattern making game Tiny Towns; and

3) Look back at Altiplano.

Lords of the Dungeon Episode 27: Upcoming RPGs We’re Excited About, ACs Luck and Communicating What You Want in Your Games

We start the episode by talking about Jesko's first game of the End of the World roleplaying game published by Fantasy Flight Games and transition into talking about Aaron's continuing bad luck with rolling dice. Then we talk about a couple of announcements from this week including Alien The Roleplaying Game and Shadowrun 6th Edition. Then finally we have a discussion about what we want out of roleplaying games and the importance of communicating with your group so that everyone's needs are addressed.

Tuesday. We've made it firmly into the work week. Just gotta keep moving forward and we'll once more get back to the weekend. I know I'll be ready for it. To help speed things along, let's listen to some gaming podcasts, shall we?

This week on the dial we have: Game Classy Episode 185: Aderpticon 2019; Geeks of the North Episode 69: [Some of] The Geeks go to Adepticon; Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 193: Factions!; Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 194: Catching Up; Chance of Gaming Episode 28; Tabletop Talk Episode 14: Viktoria Chambers (Outcasts) in Malifaux 3rd Edition; Tabletop Talk Episode 15: Why Craig (and you) Should be Playing Wild West Exodus; Drive Thru FM Episode 24: Golden Age of Miniature Gaming; The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 59: Hanamikoji, High Society and Dinosaur Island; Singled Out Episode 86: Talking Wave 2 Season 4 Captains with Jamie Perkins; Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 144: Treasure Island; and The Secret Cabal Episode 180: Wingspan, The Pursuit of Happiness and Our Favorite Game Designers.

Game Classy Episode 185: Aderpticon 2019

Joe went to Adepticon, Steve did not This is there story

Geeks of the North Episode 69: [Some of] The Geeks go to Adepticon

Hello geeks,

This week, Paul and Yaum go over their trip to Adepticon, while Antoine stays mostly silent as he missed the trip... We also talk about the Moonstone Leshavult expansion kickstarter by Goblin King Games. So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!

Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 193: Factions!

Roy and Rob talk Factions in board games!

News

• Abomination Heir of Frankenstein
• Tsukuyumi: Full Moon Down
• Game of Thrones: Oathbreaker

What we have been playing!

• (Roy) Game of Thrones: Oathbreaker
• (Rob) Brass: Birmingham, Blood Rage, Leaders of Euphoria
• (Matt) Wingspan, Blood Rage, Leaders of Euphoria, Calimala

Topic: Catching Up

• Just chatting :D

Tuesday. We've gotten a good foothold into the week, and it's time to progress forward back to the weekend. To help with that, let's get some gaming podcasts up in our ears. I find it makes the time go by faster.

Today on the dial we have: The Secret Cabal Express Episode 47: Finding the Fun in a Game That’s Not So Great; Chance of Gaming Episode 27; Tabletop Talk Episode 12: Charles Hoffman (Guild) in Malifaux 3rd Edition; Tabletop Talk Episode 13: Why Craig (and you) Should be Playing Star Wars Legion; Meeples & Miniatures Episode 264: Solo and Cooperative Gaming; Singled Out Episode 85: Talking Season 4 Alchemists; The D6 Generation Pip Episode 15: Battletech Beginer Box...it's so much more; The D6 Generation Pip Episode 16: Adepticon 2019, Extra Life, & A Song of Ice & Fire; and Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 192: Top 10 Combat Mechanisms!

The Secret Cabal Express Episode 47: Finding the Fun in a Game That’s Not So Great

In episode 47 of the Secret Cabal Express, Jamie, Chris and Steve start off by talking about making Top 50 list videos and our upcoming Kickstarter. Then we jump into a story about a game we recently played that wasn't so good but how we managed to have fun anyway. We discuss some other games that even though they aren't the best designed games of all time, we still manage to like them.

Chance of Gaming Episode 27

In which we talk about 3D printing, the next war, X-wing and infanticide..

Tabletop Talk Episode 12: Charles Hoffman (Guild) in Malifaux 3rd Edition

Join us as we breakdown Hoffman in 3rd Edition Malifaux by Wyrd games. We talk through his strengths, weaknesses and the key models he brings to the table. How does an Augmented crew perform? What are their strengths? Weaknesses?

Tabletop Talk Episode 13: Why Craig (and you) Should be Playing Star Wars Legion

Join Craig as his guests Paul Regina and Donald Koger try and convince him that he should be playing Star Wars Legion by Fantasy Flight Games. Paul and Donald make their case based on the game's theme, play mechanics and hobby opportunities.

Meeples & Miniatures Episode 264: Solo and Cooperative Gaming

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Joseph MuCullough for this episode of the show

• 00:00 – Introduction – We find out how Joe started in the hobby
• 10:30 – Confessional – Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
• 32:57 – Our Hobby – We all talk about our recent gaming and hobby projects, plus a full report of the Watch The Skies Megagame
• 1:27:02- Solo & Cooperative Gaming – We discuss this aspect of gaming with Joe, with particular reference to how he has addressed these issues during the development of Rangers of Shadow Deep and the forthcoming solo expansion for Frostgrave.
• 2:40:39 – Outtro – Closing thoughts

We hope you enjoy the show.

Singled Out Episode 85: Talking Season 4 Alchemists

In this episode Andrew talks to Steve Cole and Dan Best about Season 4 Alchemists, which players they like to take, and how they like to play the team.

The D6 Generation Pip Episode 15: Battletech Beginer Box...it's so much more

The D6 Generation Pip Episode 16: Adepticon 2019, Extra Life, & A Song of Ice & Fire

Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 192: Top 10 Combat Mechanisms!

Roy and Rob take a look at our Top 10 Combat Mechanisms

Tuesday. I don't know about you, but my Monday went by super-fast. Mostly because it was crazy busy. As will today be. And likely tomorrow, too. So, while I busily type my fingertips off, I'll be listening to some gaming podcasts along with it.

This week on the dial we have: All Us Geeks Episode 82: The Geeks Do Battle For Rokugan; The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 58: Kingdom Rush, Villianous, Space Base; 40K Radio Episode 39: Dave Taylor Returns!; Anonymous Tabletop Episode 31: What a Load of Crap; Chance of Gaming Episode 26; Meeples & Miniatures Episode 263: Warhammer Underworlds; Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 14:3Forum Trajanum; Lords of the Dungeon 25: Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Update and The Opening Announce Game Show; Tabletop Talk Episode 8: Yan Lo (Ten Thunders) in Malifaux 3rd Edition; and Geeks of the North Episode 67: Garbage, hobby and news.

All Us Geeks Episode 82: The Geeks Do Battle For Rokugan

We are back with more new content! In this episode, Jeff and Jordan take a look at Battle for Rokugan from Fantasy Flight Games.

The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 58: Kingdom Rush, Villianous, Space Base

Jon and Steve are back from a weekend of gaming at Airecon. Andy, however, couldn’t make it and tells us his tale of woe along with a novel method of reducing the size of his board game collection.

We talk about our live show, Family Fortunes and the games we played at Airecon; including Villainous, Space Base, and the digital version of Scythe.

40K Radio Episode 39: Dave Taylor Returns!

In this Episode we are once again joined by Dave Taylor who just successfully delivered his Armies & Legions & Hordes Kickstarter. We find out what his latest project is, what he’s been playing, and just how tough it is to face those pesky Grey Knights in Kill Team. We then discuss his latest project, Terrain Essentials, which is now live on Kickstarter!

Anonymous Tabletop Episode 31: What a Load of Crap

Welcome to Anonymous Tabletop Episode 31.

In this episode we take attendance only to find most of the crew missing, break out Dave’s Grandpa’s old nudie glasses to honor Mike’s excellent mead, and hear that we’re really going places when convention season finally begins.

We then take a look at some truly awful mass market games, make them duke it out March Madness style in a fight to the finish, and succeed in finding a fitting replacement for Tim while he’s out for a colonoscopy.

And last but not least, we invite listeners to our upcoming live Adepticon recording, Celebrity Deathmatch looks to be a bit gamey, and Tim’s Sack gets a tad vocal when it comes to talking drinking games.

Chance of Gaming Episode 26

in which we talk about, Star Wars, ancient accuracy, a new sponsor, Brave Little Belgium, what we played and news of the week.

Meeples & Miniatures Episode 263: Warhammer Underworlds

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest David Mathieson for this episode of the show

• 00:00 – Introduction – We find out some more about David and how he got into the hobby
• 17:57 – Confessional – Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently – it’s been a particularly sinful time in the bunker!
• 1:16:36 – Our Hobby – We all talk about our recent gaming and painting
• 1:50:35 – Warhammer Underworlds – David introduces us to the world of Shadespire and Nightvault, as we review these miniature boardgames from Games Workshop
• 2:54:30 – Outtro – Closing thoughts

We hope you enjoy the show.

Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 14:3Forum Trajanum

During this weeks very wild episode:

1) The Pegs discuss their recent game plays including Betrayal Legacy, Raccoon Tycoon, Dragon Castle and many more;

2) All the Pegs review the action selection game Forum Trajanum (weird digression starts at 2 hours and 10 minute, actual review starts at 2 hours and 13 minutes); and

3) Look back at Rising Sun.

Lords of the Dungeon 25: Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Update and The Opening Announce Game Show

Today the Lords start the episode by revealing the winners of the Art and Arcana books and then go into a campaign update for their current Dungeons and Dragons game. Then we announce a new contest for two cabalists who entered the Art and Arcana contest, we play the Opening Announce Game Show in which Jamie sees if the other Lords can figure out what settings the locations from the previous 24 episode's announces come from.

Tabletop Talk Episode 8: Yan Lo (Ten Thunders) in Malifaux 3rd Edition

Join us as we breakdown Yan Lo in the new 3rd Edition of Malifaux by Wyrd games. We talk through his strengths, weaknesses and the key models he can bring to the table. How does a Retainer crew perform? What are their strengths? Weaknesses?

Geeks of the North Episode 67: Garbage, hobby and news

This week, we have a long and rambly hobby segment, followed by a quick preview of the upcoming swamp kickstarter project by out friends at THMiniatures. We also talk about these news items: the Cutiemals: Northern Clans kickstarter project by Greebo Games, the Animal Explorers by RN Estudio, and the Dryad bust by Creepytables.

 

Welcome to Tuesday.

My week's shaping up to be another rough one, so we'll see how it goes. Hopefully it can go by quickly enough. I know listening to some gaming podcasts will help with that (in-between some Meshuggah and Infant Annihilator, that is).

This week on the dial we have: Guilds of the North Episode 15: CaptainCon Adventures; New Board Game Podcast - Victory Points: A boardgame pod with Becca Scott; Chance of Gaming Episode 25; 40K Radio Episode 37: Siege Studios Interview; Meeples & Miniatures Episode 261: Corps Blimey!; Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 188: 3D Printed Table Top with Daniel Herrero; The Offline Gamer Podcast Episode 37: The 2018 Kickstarter Awards; Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 164: Raccoon Tycoon, Beta Colony, Terror Below; Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 141: Gugong; and Lords of the Dungeon 24: Art and Arcana, Scheduling, Online Roleplaying and Murder Hobos.

Guilds of the North Episode 15: CaptainCon Adventures

Welcome to the fifteenth episode of Guilds of the North, our Guild Ball spin-off. In this show, we chat about about the latest Guild Ball news and release. We also talk about our trip to Captaincon and how bad we did.

New Board Game Podcast - Victory Points: A boardgame pod with Becca Scott

Becca Scott is obsessed with board games. She's the host of How to Play and Game the Game, and now she's podcasting about board games. She interviews board game developers, artists, publishers, and other board game fanatics, to find out what they're playing, why they love games, and why gaming is important to them.

Chance of Gaming Episode 25

in which we talk about Konflikt 47, ASL, Star Wars tabletop games, what we played recently and news of the week.

40K Radio Episode 37: Siege Studios Interview

In this episode we are joined by James Otero from Siege Studios. We discuss how he got into miniature painting, what made him decide to start a commission painting studio, and his plans for bringing Siege Studios to Adepticon this year! We also find out what some of his favorite miniatures are and discuss just how overwhelming Adepticon is going to be for a first time visitor.

Meeples & Miniatures Episode 261: Corps Blimey!

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Sir Sidney Roundwood for this episode of the show

• 00:00 – Introduction – Sir Sidney introduces himself
• 28:18 – Confessional – Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
• 1:10:11 – Our Hobby – We all talk about our recent gaming and painting
• 1:33:23 – 2mm and Army level gaming – Sidney has inspired Mike with his exploits in gaming with 2mm miniatures. We discover what interested Sid in this scale, and chat about the wider subject of gaming at a grand tactical level.
• 2:36:31 – Outtro – Closing thoughts, including Sidney judging a photo competition and answering some listener questions,

We hope you enjoy the show.

Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 188: 3D Printed Table Top with Daniel Herrero

Topic: 3D Printed Tabletop

• Tell us about your channel 3D print a table top!
• How did you get into 3D printing?
• How can 3D printing be used to enhance tabletop games?
• What do you recommend for new people looking to get into 3D printing?
• Printer/filament recommendations?
• What are some of the best ways to find STL files to print?
• Tell us about lost dragons and how that came to be?
• What’s the craziest print you’ve ever made?
• What’s the worst failed print you’ve ever had?
• Is there an STL file that you really wish a talented sculptor would make?
• Is it important for you to have physical representation of what’s going on in your campaign through printed/crafted components in your game?
• What’s your favorite D&D monster?
• If you had to choose a fifth edition class and race to best represent you what would it be?
• Is there anything else you would like to announce or talk about before we close up?

Tuesday.

I mean, it's Tuesday. Not really a ton to say about it. The week continues on.

It also means Podcasts.

On the dial this week we have: Geeks of the North Episode 62: Blood in the arena; Chance of Gaming Episode 124; Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 140: Party Game Suite with Bruce Voge; Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 163: Everdell, Stephen Buonocore, Tantrum House; Meeples & Miniatures Episode 260: Happy One Hundred WSS; Singled Out Episode 82: Season 4 Tournament Roundup; Nerdherders Episode 31 (121): Don’t Cross the Streams; and 40K Radio Episode 36: Rampant Speculation.

Geeks of the North Episode 62: Blood in the arena

This week, we talk a lot about Arena Rex; assembling it, painting it, even playing it! We also talk about a couple new release: the Red Cap by Blacksmith Miniatures, and the Magic Mushrooms by MaxMini.eu.

Chance of Gaming Episode 124

In which we discuss My Little Pony and Mitt Romney, naked witches, upcoming MMP releases, armed water sausages, what we played and news of the week. We would love to hear from you about how we are doing.

Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 140: Party Game Suite with Bruce Voge

During this week’s episode:

1) Robb, Patrick, and their guest co-host Bruce Voge discuss their recent game plays including Round House, Forum Trajanum, Passing Through Petra and more;

2) They all review a suite of Party Games; and

3) Look back at Raiders of the North Sea.

Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 163: Everdell, Stephen Buonocore, Tantrum House

We have guests on for this show and we get chatty with one guest. He is such a great friend to the show and it is hard keeping it short. Stephen Buonocore does a deep dive with us on what it takes for a game to get noticed in today’s market and have staying power. Think about it. How many times do we all hear about this great game that is out and within a month, crickets. We ask Stephen what does it take to make it last or how can Stronghold renew interest in games that have received the Squirrel treatment by game players. Stephen even talks about Stronghold’s catalog and how things in hindsight were a sure thing, were not that way at the start. And it would not be a visit without Stephen doing some pitching on the upcoming games, but we try and challenge him to tell us how is he going to keep the spotlight on them.

Marty and I also have been discussing the upcoming convention Tantrum Con in Spartanburg, SC. Well, why should we try and guess at what is happening when we can bring Tantrum House on to tell us about it. Sarah and Melissa join us and in RDTN fashion, we end up talking about more than just Tantrum Con. We are really looking forward to the convention except for the early morning drive.

And we would not be a board gaming podcast if we didn’t talk about a game. We got in the hot game from Gen Con called Everdell. This is a great worker placement, engine builder that has a unique twist where there are not defined rounds where everyone advances at the same time. But it goes back to our discussion with Stephen, do you still hear about this game, well you should. Very assessible game for people to get into.

Meeples & Miniatures Episode 260: Happy One Hundred WSS

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest Guy Bowers for this episode of the show

• 00:00 – Introduction – Guy Bowers introduces himself
• 19:25 – Confessional – Time to own up to all those hobby purchases we have made recently.
• 49:27 – Our Hobby – We all talk about our recent gaming and painting
• 1:27:52 – Happy One Hundred – since Guy is editor of Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine, which has recently published it’s one hundredth issue, we chat to him about the origin of the magazine and his philosophy as an editor. We also talk about the WSS Podcast, the Great Wargames Survey and find out some details about Black Ops, which is a set of rules that Guy wrote and Osprey published.
• 2:21:00 – Outtro – Closing thoughts.

Singled Out Episode 82: Season 4 Tournament Roundup

In this episode Andrew and Jason with their special guest discuss how Season 4 tournaments have been going, and how they have done in them. Spoiler alert: pretty well.

Nerdherders Episode 31 (121): Don’t Cross the Streams

What do the Nerdherders enjoy streaming on YouTube, Twitch and Patreon? Tune in to find out! The boys also discuss their latest gaming endeavors (including their standard faves like Dungeons and Dragons and Warhammer 40k) as well as movies, video games and other hobby time activities.

40K Radio Episode 36: Rampant Speculation

In this Episode we discuss all the news from the New Year’s Open Day. We then go on to rampantly speculate about Genestealer Cults, what’s coming next for 40K, and what kind of crazy rules we think some of the previewed models are going to have. Listen to find out just how many Genestealer Cult armies Ashley is going to collect, her sneaky plan to eliminate her neighbor, and find out what it will take for JF to not live alone anymore!

 

It's Tuesday, and as far as everyone in Atlanta is concerned, the world is coming to an end. They're predicting some snow, so, of course, everyone is loosing their stinkin' minds. Looking at the forecast, I'm not at all concerned with it. I'm more concerned with people here acting a fool because of what they think might happen, instead of what's actually happening. But anyway, we still have our podcasts to post up, whether you're at home having your bread-milk sandwiches or actually know what to do when driving out there.

This week on the dial we have: Game Classy 180: Return of Warmachine?!; Geeks of the North Episode 61: Hobbysode; The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 55: Between Two Dice Hospitals of Mad Detective Ludwig; Drive Thru FM Episode 22: Top 15 Anticipated Games for 2019; Chance of Gaming Episode 123; Anonymous Tabletop Episode 30: Lizards and Lookbacks; Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 187: What we want in a Kickstarter; Blue Peg, Pink Peg Bonus Episode: Designer Deep Dive- Comanauts with Jerry Hawthorne; and The Secret Cabal Express Episode 45: Movies and TV Shows We’re Excited About.

Game Classy 180: Return of Warmachine?!

The boys talk about Privateer Press' new boss and whether or not he can save a sinking ship. Also a review of Blackstone Fortress and House on Haunted Hill Legacy.

Geeks of the North Episode 61: Hobbysode

We started recording late this week and didn't have a main topic, so it's an hobbysode! We simply have a longer version of our usual first segment, where we talk about what we are working on while we record, and what we played and painted since the last recording. We also talk about some news items: Malifaux 3rd edition open beta by Wyrd Games, the new Ice Elemental by Mantic Games, and lastly the new Free Folk faction for A Song of Ice and Fire: Miniatures Game by CMON.

The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 55: Between Two Dice Hospitals of Mad Detective Ludwig

Call for the ambulance, because the boys from Polyhedron Collider have got a fever for cardboard, as well as a severe case of acquisition disorder. We go through some of the games we have been playing over recent months, including Dice Hospital, Detective, and Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig.

Drive Thru FM Episode 22: Top 15 Anticipated Games for 2019

Drive Thru FM #22 - Top 15 Anticipated Games for 2019 Intro and this month's video reviews (00:00) Reviews (03:43) Auztralia Newton Carpe Diem Beta Colony Top 15 Anticipated Games for 2019 (18:57)

Chance of Gaming Episode 123

In which we expound on the greatness of the film “they shall not grow old” an interview with ElJayPlay and Warline interview plus what we’ve played and news of the weeks..

Anonymous Tabletop Episode 30: Lizards and Lookbacks

Welcome to Anonymous Tabletop Episode 30.

In our milestone 30th episode we reach out to our listeners from the future, find out that exposure to plastic fumes isn’t good for Lathan, and check out what everyone’s been up to in the past 2 months since our last recording.

We then look back at some of our favorite moments from our past episodes, derail a bit to talk about lizardmen and Tim suits, and we finally sell out and hit the big time when we find ourselves with a legitimate sponsor.

And last but not least, Katie surprises us with an unplanned trivia challenge, Celebrity Deathmatch starts out a bit rocky, and Tim’s Sack finally asks us a gaming question that we actually want to answer.

Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 187: What we want in a Kickstarter

News:

• Lord of the Rings: Journey in Middle Earth

What we have been playing!

• (Roy) Heroes of Land, Air, and Sea, Spikey Dastards, Catch the Moon, Hail Hydra, Mansions of Madness,
• (Rob) Nothing
• (Matt) Nothing

Topic: What we want in a Kickstarter

Tuesday of the first full week back to the office after vacation.

... I know I'm more-than ready to get back to the weekend. To help speed things along, lets put on some gaming podcasts.

Today on the dial we have: Chance of Gaming Episode 122; Nerdherders Episode 30 (120): The 2018 Year End Spectacular; The Secret Cabal Express 44: The Joy of the Miniatures Hobby; Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 138: Blackout: Hong Kong & 2019 Resolutions & Predictions; Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 161: Pandemic-Fall of Rome, Black Orchestra, Scorpius Freighter; Epic Gaming Night Episode:181 Demoing Games!; and Geeks of the North Episode 58: Good bye 2018, hello 2019!

Chance of Gaming Episode 122

In which we talk about cartoons, birds, what we played and news of the week

Nerdherders Episode 30 (120): The 2018 Year End Spectacular

What did the boys love in 2018? Listen in to hear their top movies, games and other favorite geekery. Plus, Dave’s Australian Adventures!

The Secret Cabal Express 44: The Joy of the Miniatures Hobby

In episode 44 of The Secret Cabal Express Bender, Aaron and Jamie talk about the joy the find in the miniatures hobby. They discuss the tools you'll need, assembly, priming, painting, basing, and a bunch of techniques they've learned to use over the years.

Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 138: Blackout: Hong Kong & 2019 Resolutions & Predictions

During this weeks episode:

1) The Pegs discuss their recent game plays including Architects of the West Kingdom, Gizmos, Dude, and more;

2) All the Pegs review the hand management game Blackout: Hong Kong;

3) Look back at Lisboa; and

4) Share their 2019 gaming resolutions and predictions.

Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 161: Pandemic-Fall of Rome, Black Orchestra, Scorpius Freighter

Time for a new year and we are trying to get things planned, at least for the first quarter. But to get the New Year started off right, we bring you three game discussions and a discussion about doughnuts.

One game we got to play was the new one from AEG called Scorpius Freighter. What makes this game different is the three action tracks. You have to advance around them to get things done, but each track is a game timer and when one of the tracks meets the requirement for game end, it is done. Very interesting mechanic and one making us wonder how we could have done it different. It is also one of those games that it ends and you just don’t believe you have enough time to get it all done. You must be efficient, or so it seems.

Marty got to play the new Pandemic: Fall of Rome and I got in Black Orchestra. Both coop games and based on our discussion with each other, we both want to get together and play them again. I really did enjoy Black Orchestra and hope to get my wife to try it since she is a big coop game fan. I can easily understand why this is in the top on many people’s lists.

Happy New Year and hope 2019 is starting off in good fashion for you.

Epic Gaming Night Episode:181 Demoing Games!

Roy and Rob talk about demoing games!

This week, the whole crew is back together in this special holiday edition of the show. We look back at 2018 and talk about our favourite events, releases and projects. We then look forward to 2019, and what we are the most hyped up about for the coming year.

A cold and blustery Monday has turned into a colder and blusterier (sure, we'll say that's a word, why not?) Tuesday. Makes me glad I got all my extra blankets out over the weekend. Seems Nature went, "Thanksgiving's over. Winter now!" It's a good time to curl up next to the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa and listen to the radio... gaming podcasts on the radio, of course.

This week we have: The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 51: Dinosaur Island and Ravage: Dungeons of Plunder; Chance of Gaming Episode 119; Drive Thru FM Episode 21: BGG.CON 2018; The Secret Cabal Episode 171: Cerebria The Inside World, Yokohama and a Short Topic Extravaganza; Epic Gaming Night Episode 180: Holiday Giving top 5!; Singled Out Episode 78: Steamcon 2018 and Season 4 Trends; Geeks of the North Episode 54: Wet Your Palette; and Guilds of the North Episode 13: New England Team Tournament.

The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 51: Dinosaur Island and Ravage: Dungeons of Plunder

Andy is busy moving house, or playing Deep Madness in any empty flat, so it’s just Jon and Steve on this episode and subsequently proceedings are much more relaxed. Pour yourself a drink (we recommend a nice dark beer to sip on) and get cosy as Jon and Steve take you through the latest news, visit Dinosaur Island and delve deep into Dungeons of Plunder.

We also answer questions from the mailbag, which all seem to be directed at Andy – d’oh!

In which we talk about Boardgame Geek Con, failed kickstarters, Keyforge , what we played and news of the week.

Intro (00:00) Reviews Here's Negan (01:53) Cerebria (06:41) KeyForge (12:43) Nemesis (19:58) Some Random (old) Games (23:56) Trajan Combat Commander Cryptid Shadows Amsterdam The Mind Time's Up Recent Favorites Heroes of Terrinoth (33:01) Just One (40:24) Underwater Cities (45:09)

Chris is back from his trip the UK and talks about his games he played with our English Cabalists. Then we feature the newest Mind Clash game, Cerebria The Inside World. Then we take a look back at Yokohama from TMG one year later. After Tony T gives us the greatest news segment in all of board gaming, the gang hosts another short topic extravaganza in which we talk about our shelf of shame and getting better at board games.

What we have been playing!

• (Roy) Flashpoint: Fire Rescue, Keyforge
• (Rob) Animal upon Animal
• (Matt) Charterstone

Hey everyone,

Regularly scheduled posting will be back soon, I promise. We appreciate your understanding during this bit of a rough patch. But the resolution is in sight, and we'll get everything back rolling ASAP. And while I handle various whatnots associated with it, I'm gonna crank some gaming podcasts to help me think of nerdy stuff.

This week on the dial we have: The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 50: Arkham Horror 3rd ed, Deep Madness and Monolith Arena; Chance of Gaming Episode 118; Epic Gaming Night Episode 178: Events & Encounters!; The Secret Cabal Episode 170: Blitz Bowl and Blood Bowl Comparison, The Thing Infection at Outpost 31 and Gimmicks in Board Games; Dungeon Masters Ludus Episode 08: Running Horror Adventures; The Offline Gamer Episode 34: Essen Spiel 2018; and Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 134: Essen 2018 & Feudum.

The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 50: Arkham Horror 3rd ed, Deep Madness and Monolith Arena

Any other podcast would make a big song and dance about releasing their 50th episode. Not the boys from the PHC, because they weren’t paying attention and didn’t realise they had reached such a prestigious milestone.

Instead they talk about four games that may well make their best of the year lists; Steve gets his arse handed to him by Arkham Horror 3rd Edition, Andy goes into a Deep Madness and Jon tackles Monolith Arena. Andy and Steve then quickly say how much they love Brass (Brarse), while Jon tackles the news and Steve’s delves deep into his sack, mail sack that is.

Chance of Gaming Episode 118

Now with production quality! We talk about SAGA, game sales, BGGcon, what we played plus news of the week

Epic Gaming Night Episode 178: Events & Encounters!

What we have been playing!

• (Roy) Discovery
• (Rob) Wahoo
• (Matt) Nothing

Topic: Events/encounters!

• What are events & encounters in games?
• What are some games that use events & encounters?
• How can different events and encounters add to the story of the game?
• What are some mechanics that can be used in game encounters?
• Do you normally like games that have events and and counters or story moments in them?
• How can events in and counters at theme to a game?
• When can events and encounters be bad in a game?
• What is your favorite game with events or encounters and how did the mechanics play out?

Tuesday, and the work week is underway. Mine's shaping up to be rather busy with various things going on. Hopefully, that'll make it go by quickly. Another thing that helps is listening to some gaming podcasts while I work.

Today on the dial we have: Geeks of the North Episode 51: Kickstarter; Chance of Gaming Episode 117; Breathing Flames Episode 13: Power to the Player; Anonymous Tabletop Episode 28: Do You Want to Play a Game?; and Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 175: Werewolf Legacy!

Geeks of the North Episode 51: Kickstarter

In this episode, we chat about our experiences with crowdfunding, most notably Kickstarter, and how we see it develop with time. Paul makes an impromptu audio unboxing (awkward...) of the first Guild Ball Blacksmiths box. Finally, we talk about the ongoing kickstarter for the super fun game Processing: A Game of Serving Humanity by Fight in a Box. So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!

Chance of Gaming Episode 117

We talk about the GMT sale, store table space, gender identity in RPGs, what we played and news of the week

Breathing Flames Episode 13: Power to the Player

The iSlaytheDragon crew discuss variable player powers. What are they and do we like them? Which games employ them best and which games use them as a crutch.

Also, this is the conclusion to the first season of the Breathing Flames podcast. We will be back after examining what worked and what didn’t. We would appreciate any feed back you may have. Talk to you soon!

Anonymous Tabletop Episode 28: Do You Want to Play a Game?

Welcome to Anonymous Tabletop Episode 28.

In our 3rd Annual Halloween episode we find out what it’s like when Lathan records on painkillers, Katie and Jean discuss “that time of the month” and its effect on game nights, and we threaten Dev with an exceptionally long future episode.

And finally, Geeky Jean talks pumpkins, Katie’s Amazon Review takes one to the chin, and Celebrity Deathmatch turns into a chaotic Halloween themed Royal Rumble.

Oh, and we can’t forget Tim’s Sack. Even when he’s not here it still somehow manages to scare the Hell out of us..

Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 175: Werewolf Legacy!

What we have been playing!

• (Roy) 5 Minute Dungeon, Werewolf Legacy
• (Rob) Magic the Gathering, Werewolf Legacy
• (Matt) Werewolf Legacy

Topic: Werewolf Legacy

• Werewolf legacy!! (spoiler free)
• How does the game play (no spoilers!)
• What did we think about the game?
• Who do you think this game would be good for?

The week is underway again. Monday's gone and Tuesday is upon us. Let's see what we can do in order to speed it back up to the weekend. I like to employ podcasts to help the time go by.

Today on the dial we have: Geeks of the North Episode 48: 40k Kill Team first impression; Chance of Gaming Episode 116; Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 172: Mark Streed; Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 132: SubTerra & Nyctophobia; 40K Radio Episode 32: Talkin’ Titanicus; and The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 48: Keyforge, Trapwords and Monumental.

Geeks of the North Episode 48: 40k Kill Team first impression

This week, we once again pretend to be entertaining, while chatting about our recent painting projects and games. Antoine also gives his initial impression of 40k Kill Team, after playing his first game over the last weekend. On the News side, we talk about the Cutlass rulebook being now free to download (Black Scorpion miniatures), and the new pre-orders from Black Sun Miniatures.

Chance of Gaming Episode 116

We talk about Star Wars, Certifiable Studios, making it in the industry and what we are playing plus news.

Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 172: Mark Streed

Roy and Mark talk games!

Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 132: SubTerra & Nyctophobia

During this weeks episode:

1) The Pegs discuss their recent gameplays including Western Legends, Fireworks, and Rise of Queensdale, and more;

2) All the Pegs review two horror themed games SubTerra and Nyctophobia; and

3) Look back at Fate of the Elder Gods.

40K Radio Episode 32: Talkin’ Titanicus

In this episode we are joined by the Head Geek from Geek Nation Tours, Teras Cassidy, to talk about Adeptus Titanicus. We discuss how well the game simulates commanding a huge robot of death as well as what we hope to see from the game in the future.

The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 48: Keyforge, Trapwords and Monumental

Steve goes to Tabletop Gaming Live and tells us about the games he played there, including Keyforge and Monumental. Jon takes on the role of new ferret and Andy just distracts us all with his usual nonsense.

 

Monday's gone. Tuesday is upon us. It's cooler outside and off-and-on rainy. I've got my Type O Negative playlist going on Spotify. I couldn't be much happier. Though I'm about to swap out for some gaming podcasts. Which ones? Well, these...

Today on the dial we have: Chance of Gaming Episode 115; Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 153: Cryptid, Taj Mahal, and Gizmos with special guest, David Waybright; The Cardboard Herald Episode 97: Andy "The Game Maker" Mazeika, with guest host Andrew Birkett; Blue Peg, Pink Peg episode 131: Detective; The Secret Cabal Episode 167: War Chest, Massive Darkness and A Short Topic Extravaganza; and Geeks of the North Episode 46: Season 2: We are back!

Chance of Gaming Episode 115

We talk about Xwing 2.0, Root, MMP releases, what we played, industry news and we interviewed designer Matt Shoemaker of the Bee Lives game.

Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 153: Cryptid, Taj Mahal, and Gizmos with special guest, David Waybright

While on vacation, Marty was able to find someone who obviously had nothing to do and filled in for me. David Waybright, from Man vs Meeple, was kind enough to take on the challenge of being grumpy. He failed, but that is okay. We still really appreciate the effort. David and Marty talk about Tiny Epic Mechs that is on Kickstarter now and has already blown past $300k, no chance of this not funding at $15,000. David and Marty also spend time and no telling how many takes doing a 5 Minute Initiative on Cryptid from Osprey Games. Since I haven’t played it, I am interested in their thoughts on it and whether or not I will be taught by Marty or if this is one I will learn on my own. Those two also decide that they need to explore hype for a board game and how it impacts expectations, sales, and initial plays. Don’t want to “hype” this discussion to much so you will not be let down when you listen to it.

But before I left on vacation, Marty and I did two reviews as well. Gizmos from CMON is a simple engine builder that will be on the table again. Taj Mahal is a reprint by Z-Man Games that we were like, what just happened here. This game made us want to break it out again right away. We are so glad this game is back out.

When we return in two more weeks, hopefully we will have a plan and a show but with the hurricane in the Carolinas, it has put a damper on many plans. We hope that if you were impacted, you are safe and those that you know are as well.

The Cardboard Herald Episode 97: Andy "The Game Maker" Mazeika, with guest host Andrew Birkett

On Andrew Birkett’s premiere as a guest host on TCbH, he talks with the lovely Andy Mazeika all about game design, artwork, networking, and kickstarter. This casual conversation is the exact type of insider stuff that we wanted to capture by inviting guests to come on to the show, and we are so glad that Andrew could take some time away from other Atheris Entertainment duties to record this episode.

Blue Peg, Pink Peg episode 131: Detective

During this weeks episode:

1) The Pegs discuss their recent gameplays including Paper Tales, Reef, and number of children’s games, and more;

2) All the Pegs review the narrative driven mystery game Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game; and

3) Look back once again at some of the the games we reviewed Five Years Ago.

The Secret Cabal Episode 167: War Chest, Massive Darkness and A Short Topic Extravaganza

Tony was visiting home for a week and we got to have a big game day in which we played tons of games and Chris and Tony get into a tussle over explaining rules. Then Tony, Steve and Jamie give an overview and review of War Chest from AEG and Look back at Massive Darkness from CMON one year later. Then Tony T gives us the rundown of all the hot gaming news from around the industry. Then we wrap up with a short topic extravaganza in which we further discuss Unique Games and hear two sides of the argument, how we feel about overproduction and where we buy our games.

Geeks of the North Episode 46: Season 2: We are back!

Hello geeks,

We are back! After a somewhat long hiatus from the main show, and a summer break from the News, we are back to the microphones with Season 2 of Geeks of the North. Our goal is still the same, provide you with some mildly entertaining background audio while you are hobbying, but in a shorter and less formal way. We are getting rid of most segments to go with a more freeform chat, while we are also hobbying. We are also fusing back the news to the regular show, and we will simply present a couple highlight releases. So once again, sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!

 

Monday is over. Tuesday is upon us. The work well is well underway. Let's help speed it along with some gaming podcasts so you don't have to listen to Nina in Corporate Accounts Reveivable answer the phone.

Today on the dial we have: Breathing Flames Episode 10: The Price of Pretty; Chance of Gaming Episode 114; Chance of Gaming Breachstorm Interview; Meeples & Miniatures Episode 251: What we did on our holidays, 2018; Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 171: Chat; Playin’ and Slayin’ Episode 23: My Little Zombicide; Lords of the Dungeon Episode 19: Our Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Update and Player Meta; The Rolistes Episode 29 (Bonus 1): UK Games Expo 2018, Brendan Lasalle’s Dungeon Crawl Classics “Symptom of the Universe” (featuring Brendan Lasalle); Episode 96 - Jerry Hawthorne & Colby Dauch talk Comanauts, Gen7, and Plaid Hats!; and Guild Ball Tonight Episode 84: The Blind Agoraphobic has Opinions.

Breathing Flames Episode 10: The Price of Pretty

What is pretty worth to you? Are you willing to spend more on a game if it looks nice? Join us as we discuss the lengths we are willing and not so willing to go for a pretty game.

Chance of Gaming Episode 114

In this episode we talk about Arkansas Comic Con, Root, Tortured Earth RPG, Star Wars Legion, Taiyo Dynasties plus news and other games we played

Chance of Gaming Breachstorm Interview

A supplemental episode featuring a interview with Trevor Attridge the creator of Breachstorm.

Meeples & Miniatures Episode 251: What we did on our holidays, 2018

Welcome to Episode 251 of the Meeples & Miniatures Podcast

The Meeples Crew return from their summer break with a show that looks back at what they have been doing over the summer.

Neil Shuck & Mike Hobbs are joined by guest presenter Dave Luff as they confess their hobby purchases, discuss what games they have been playing and talk about their latest hobby projects.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 171: Chat

Roy and Rob talk about some news and what games we have been playing!

The guys cover the usual of what they’ve been playing, building and buying including an epic Zombicide Black Plague game. My Little Scythe is the game in the “Play it or Slay it” review this time, and Ty and Josh go #BehindtheMic with hard-hitting questions for Troy “The BoD Father”

In Episode 19 the Lords give and update on their current Dungeons and Dragons campaign and all the stuff their characters are getting into. And then based on some things that happened in our most recent gaming session, discuss Player Meta and how we separate doing what's best from a game standpoint and doing whats best from a role playing standpoint.

After our almost traditional birthday interruption, we are back at UK Games Expo for a “Bonus” episode with the awesome Brendan Lasalle from Goodman Games.

Thanks Lee Neilson for getting me in touch with Brendan. this episode wouldn’t have happened without you.

Thanks also to the players who participated to this game session and accepted to be recorded. In the action, I completely forgot to take your names and contact details (please reach me if you read this).

We will be back in a couple week for more interviews recorded at UK Games Expo.

Again I recorded again way too much material there.

The first day of the week is over. And while there's still a long way to go, each day gets us a little closer. Step by step, we climb the mountain.

But when you're not listening to that, you can listen to some gaming podcasts.

This week on the dial we've got: Game Classy Episode 169: Wrath of Gen Con 2018; Man Battlestations Podcast Episode 33; Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 166: the best 4 days in gaming!; Drive Thru FM Episode 17: Gen Con 2018 Report; Blue Peg, Pink Peg Episode 128: GenCon 2018 & Petrichor; The Cardboard Herald Episode 92: In which Emma Larkins of #gamedesigndaily shares the hot new jam by Kitten Insect Clone; Guild Ball Tonight Episode 83: Sailing the Seas of Cheese; Lords of the Dungeon Episode 18: Betrayal in the Party and Creating Ambiance in your Sessions; and Chance of Gaming Episode 113a GenCon.

Game Classy Episode 169: Wrath of Gen Con 2018

Joe’s back from Gen Con and he gives his rundown of the cool things he touched inappropriately

Man Battlestations Podcast Episode 33

Greg and Andy are back with Episode 33 of the MBS podcast! This month, our hosts return to the Naval Game Mechanics topic to discuss Critical Hits and their role in Naval Games. Who doesn’t like a good, old-fashioned Magazine Explosion now and then? Later, they do a review of the Solitare/Co-op board game Nemo’s War by Victory Point Games, which is based on the Jules Verne novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Epic Gaming Night Podcast Episode 166: the best 4 days in gaming!

News:

• Game of Thrones: Mother of Dragons
• Keyforge
• Arkham horror 3rd Edition
• Christian Peterson stepping down
• Guardians
• Gen7
• Dark tower

Monday is over. Mine... wasn't so great starting off. I'm certainly glad that its in the past. My Tuesday is going much more smoothly, not least of which because of this.
#NoSuchThingAsTooManyDice
Nowthen, to continue the streak of good stuff with some gaming podcasts to get us through the rest of the week.

Today on the dial we've got: Game Classy Episode 167: 3D; Chance of Gaming Episode 111; Singled Out Episode 71: An Interview With A Perkins Part 33.3 – vCalculus and vCinder; Blight and Boon Episode 11: Scenario Focus – Knowledge; Cardboard Herald Episode 88: Jackson Pope Wants You To Get Creative!; The Rolistes Episode 29 (Part 1): UK Games Expo 2018, featuring Paizo Publishing, Mythic Games & Elite Dangerous RPG; The Scholarly Warrior Episode 2; Blue Peg, Pink Peg Bonus Episode: Designer Deep Dive- Founders of Gloomhaven by Isaac Childres; Playin’ and Slayin’ Episode 19: Sigmar Bears All; Lords of the Dungeon 17: Knowing What Your Players Can Do and Experience; and Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 148: Coimbra, Century Eastern Wonders, Steamrollers.



Game Classy Episode 167: 3D

The boys talk about Joe's new 3d printer, new GW releases, and how badly the new Cthulhu kickstarter is treating its backers.

Chance of Gaming Episode 111

In which we talk about Dice Tower Con, interview Volko Ruhnke, talk about the Overturn kickstarter disaster, industry news and games we played.

Singled Out Episode 71: An Interview With A Perkins Part 33.3 – vCalculus and vCinder

Andrew and Jason talk to Jamie Perkins about Veteran Calculus and Veteran Cinder, including how they were designed and how they play.

Blight and Boon Episode 11: Scenario Focus – Knowledge

Welcome to a podcast devoted to Godtear. In this podcast we hope to track the game through it’s development and share our thoughts with how the game is progressing through it’s playtest.

In this episode Andrew and Dan discuss the tactics around the Knowledge Scenario, and also have a chat about Galana and Rangosh.

Cardboard Herald Episode 88: Jackson Pope Wants You To Get Creative!

I'm joined once again by Mr. Jackson Pope of Eurydice Games, co-designer of the upcoming dexterity duel "FlickFleet". Jackson is passionate about family, games, and creativity, and we talk about all of those things in this fantastic conversation.

The Rolistes Episode 29 (Part 1): UK Games Expo 2018, featuring Paizo Publishing, Mythic Games & Elite Dangerous RPG

The Rolistes is back at Birmingham’s NEC for a second series of episodes dedicated to the UK Games Expo.

The Scholarly Warrior Episode 2

Daniele Bolelli from History on Fire and Teras Cassidy from Geek Nation Tours team-up to discuss warriors throughout the ages… In this episode, they talk about their thoughts about Osprey Publishing’s books The Pilum and The Gladius.

Blue Peg, Pink Peg Bonus Episode: Designer Deep Dive- Founders of Gloomhaven by Isaac Childres

During this Designer Deep Dive, we speak with Isaac Childres about his upcoming title, Founders of Gloomhaven. Founders of Gloomhaven is a multi-layered and tightly designed tile-placement, action-selection, city-building game set hundred of years before the events of the blockbuster campaign style board game, Gloomhaven. We talk to Isaac about his approach to game design and the development of this title and its unique mechanics. This in-depth conversation focuses upon the design of a single board game, exploring everything from design philosophy, prototyping, play-testing, and bringing a design to market.

Playin’ and Slayin’ Episode 19: Sigmar Bears All

The guys give their take on the new Age of Sigmar 2.0 with two truths and a lie and review “Oxna Bears All” the new expansion for Frontline: No Komrades from Anvil Eight Games in the Play It or Slay It segment.

Lords of the Dungeon 17: Knowing What Your Players Can Do and Experience

The Lords are back from Origins and the gang discusses about how great gaming conventions are. Then Jess talks about her Shadowrun Games at Origins. We take a question from a listener regarding collecting information from about and knowing everything your players can do. Then we round out the episode with a discussion about giving experience to your players.

Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 148: Coimbra, Century Eastern Wonders, Steamrollers

Marty returns from Origins and he informs me that he has a game that will change my sour attitude of late. I tell him to take his best shot and he pulls out Coimbra from eggertspiele. But before I spoil the episode, need to point out that I have been in a slump with games lately. It seems that while the majority of the games are very enjoyable, I haven’t had one to knock it out of the ballpark lately. You know, one where you just sit back and let the experience pour over you once the game is done. Matter of fact, people are wondering if Grumpy Tony was here to stay. So, Marty drops Coimbra on the table as I have said. He says he knows I will like it because it has two of my favorite elements in a game: drafting and dice determining value. This game did bring back a smile to the face and not only due to the elements listed before, but just the simplicity of the rules and the iconography on the board. It was a pleasure learning this game and even though my score didn’t reflect a solid play, I was very pleased with the outcome. Because this game left such an impression, we had to give it a long discussion.

As I mentioned before, this is a short week for me in the office. But it just means I'll be hanging out at home listening to these podcasts instead of at my desk. I've actually got quite a bit of gaming set up for the latter half of the week. Should be a good time. So, as you're waiting for the grill to heat up, let's get you some gaming podcasts.

This week on the dial we've got: Game Classy 166: Soul Wars; Blight and Boon Episode 10: Discussing The Slayer Class; Singled Out Episode 70: An Interview With A Perkins Part Deux – sSpigot and vFangtooth; The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 44: Back to Reality; Epic Gaming Night Episode 162: Up & Down Time; The D6 Generation Episode 239: Raef's Round Table & Announcement; The D6 Generation Pip 1: WH40K 280+ power point game thoughts; Chance of Gaming Episode 110; Meeples & Miniatures Episode 250: Q&A Extravaganza!; Playin’ and Slayin’ Episode 18: Origins and Lords of Waterdeep; The Offline Gamer Episode 31: Board Game Bash!; The Cardboard Herald Episode 86: Jamey Stegmaier - Friendship is Magical in My Little Scythe; The Secret Cabal Express 39: Age of Sigmar Second Edition Discussion and First Impressions; and Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 147: Origins 2018, Age of Sigmar Soul Wars, Lorenzo Expansion.



Game Classy 166: Soul Wars

The boys cover all the new releases of Age of Sigmar V2

Blight and Boon Episode 10: Discussing The Slayer Class

Welcome to a podcast devoted to Godtear. In this podcast we hope to track the game through it’s development and share our thoughts with how the game is progressing through it’s playtest.

In this episode Andrew and Dan discuss the Slayer class, and how the current slayer champions are played.

Singled Out Episode 70: An Interview With A Perkins Part Deux – sSpigot and vFangtooth

In this episode Andrew and Jason talk to Jamie Perkins about sSpigot and vFangtooth.

The Polyhedron Collider Cast Episode 44: Back to Reality

In this week’s episode we talk about a whole bunch of family games we have been playing, which means we have to counter balance it with more filth and swearing than a normal episode. Andy educates us on the difference between sonic and knuckles with Echidna Shuffle, Steve tells us about a hangry dragon in Beasts of Balance and Jon blind bets on peacock based trick taking game Pikoko.

Epic Gaming Night Episode 162: Up & Down Time

Topic: Down time

Describe the concept of up and down time in a board game.
How do you feel about down time in games?
Does length of the game have anything to do with the amount of downtime?
What are some Games with a lot of downtime?
Xia
Forbidden Stars

The D6 Generation Episode 239: Raef's Round Table & Announcement

Raef is back in the 3rd chair!
Up first Raef hosts another one of his classic "round tables."
Later we discuss an exciting announcement.
All that plus:
- Total Fan Girl
- Do You Ever Notice
- App of the Ep
- & More

The D6 Generation Pip 1: WH40K 280+ power point game thoughts

Howdy members of the D6G Generation,
Here's the first shot at a new approach to our content, "D6G Pip's". Meaning instead of a massive episode we do a single segment.
In this one Craig starts us off by describing a MASSIVE game of Warhammer 40,000 we played...over 280 power points. Ever IG model and Space Wolf model we owned was on and 4x8' table vs more pointy eared elves than we cared to count.

Chance of Gaming Episode 110

In which we talk about a local MS con, drinking, 1-48 tactic, ASL, GW, kickstarters and news of the week. Features an interview with Andrew from Judgement the game.

Meeples & Miniatures Episode 250: Q&A Extravaganza!

In this episode the Meeples crew – Neil, Mike & Mike – get together to celebrate the 250th episode of the Meeples & Miniatures podcast!

In honour of the occasion, we answer a huge number of questions from listeners that have been given to us via the blog, Facebook and e-mail.

Settle yourselves in folks, this is a long one (3 hours!)

We hope you enjoy the show.

Playin’ and Slayin’ Episode 18: Origins and Lords of Waterdeep

Ty returns from the Origins Game Fair and tells us all about it. This episode also premiers the “Resurrection Review” where the guys pull an old game off the shelf and see how it holds up. The game they review this time is Lords of Waterdeep.

The Offline Gamer Episode 31: Board Game Bash!

In this episode we talk about our day at the 3rd Birmingham Board Game Bash, and have chats with some of the designers who were showing off their prototype games at the event. We also take a quick look at the latest gaming news from the E3 show a few weeks ago, as well as our usual topics of discussion!

The Cardboard Herald Episode 86: Jamey Stegmaier - Friendship is Magical in My Little Scythe

Once again, the wonderful Mr. Stegmaier returns to our show. This is Jamey's 4th appearance (including our New Years' favorite gaming memories special) and we talk about everything from My Little Scythe, to work/life balance, to artwork controversies, to plans for the future. Jamey remains one of the most thoughtful, personable, and hardworking people in the industry, and I already can't wait to have him back on the show.

The Secret Cabal Express 39: Age of Sigmar Second Edition Discussion and First Impressions

Age of Sigmar Second Edition is coming out this week so Jamie and Aaron from Lords of the Dungeon talk about miniatures gaming, the lore and history of Age of Sigmar and finally give you there first impressions of the new Soul Wars starter set!

Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 147: Origins 2018, Age of Sigmar Soul Wars, Lorenzo Expansion

Marty returns with the wonders and not so wondrous sightings from Origins 2018. The Vendor and Game Hall were where the wonders occurred and at the hotel, there was the not so wondrous sightings due to his roommates. One thing about Origins that I always appreciated was the chance not only to play the new games, but to also get in the old games as well. Origins has a nice, relaxed atmosphere about it and if you haven’t attended, maybe someday you can. I know I hope to get back there.

Marty’s middle child Travis takes over the review corner and schools his father on Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Soul Wars. I remember the days when I had that passion for a miniature game kind of like Travis has for Warhammer. He is into the lore and really enjoys what Games Workshop is releasing these days. No wonder it is contagious for Marty. If you are thinking about dipping your toe into this or jumping back in, listening to an “expert” on the subject. So glad Travis took my place on this, I would not have done it the justice he does.

But, I had some passion this show as well for the expansion to my 2017 GoTY, Lorenzo il Magnifico. Houses of Renaissance introduces family powers and a new tower to help you gain ultimate control of the region. I always enjoy when an expansion adds some meat to a game without changing it dramatically and in my opinion, this expansion did just that. So, if you enjoy Lorenzo as much as I do, highly recommend picking this up.

As always, thanks for listening and our next episode will begin to explorer the games from Origins 2016

Monday's gone.
Tuesday's here.
We've made it this far, we can continue on.
And here's some listening material to help.

On the dial today we've got: Geeks of the North Episode 45: Colore ton Monde 2018; Game Classy Episode 165: Anime Girl Mailbag; Meeples & Miniatures Episode 249: UK Games Expo 2018; Singled Out Episode 69: An Interview With A Perkins Part 1 – vSakana and vChisel; Singled Out Episode 69a: Bonus Episode – The Joy Of Painting; Chance of Gaming Episode 109; Epic Gaming Night Episode 159: Upcoming!; The Rolistes Episode 28 (Part 2): Globe-Trotting, Roleplaying & Coffee Roasting with François (with also a Lone Wolf Manly Baby Shower); Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 146: History of the World, Dragon Castle, Gorus Maximus; The Cardboard Herald Episode 84: Owen Duffy, The Man Behind The Board Game Book; Lords of the Dungeon 16: Players Knowing More than the GM and Things We Could Improve Upon in Our Roleplaying; Playin’ and Slayin’ Episode 17: Rising Sun Vampire Brew; and News of the North - 2018-06-19.



Geeks of the North Episode 45: Colore ton Monde 2018

Hello geeks,

In this episode, Paul and Antoine do some hobby and catch up on their recent painting and games, then go into details about the upcoming painting event Colore ton Monde. So sit back, relax, grab a paintbrush and enjoy the show!

Game Classy Episode 165: Anime Girl Mailbag

The boys dig deep into the mail sack to discuss as many topics as possible and still not really say anything of importance.

Meeples & Miniatures Episode 249: UK Games Expo 2018

In this episode Neil Shuck and Mike Hobbs are joined by Dave Luff (yes, he’s back!) and Josh Langley-Shuck to chat about their recent visit to the UK Games Expo 2018.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Singled Out Episode 69: An Interview With A Perkins Part 1 – vSakana and vChisel

In this episode Andrew talks to Jamie Perkins about Veteran Sakana and Veteran Chisel, and how they fit into the fishermen and masons guild.

Singled Out Episode 69a: Bonus Episode – The Joy Of Painting

This is a BONUS EPISODE!

This episode was originally released mid-Autumn for our Patreon subscribers, and I have released it as an example of some of the content that is released.

Chance of Gaming Episode 109

In which we talk about Eldrich Cock, Advanced Squad Leader, Sexism in Gaming, Berg vs Borg and news of the week

Epic Gaming Night Episode 159: Upcoming!

Roy and Rob talk about upcoming games and what they have been playing!

The Rolistes Episode 28 (Part 2): Globe-Trotting, Roleplaying & Coffee Roasting with François (with also a Lone Wolf Manly Baby Shower)

Second and final part of our double feature episode combining first an interview with François, a coffee-roasting and globe-trotting tabletop RPG fan, and second a “I swear we didn’t drink anything” manly baby shower playing “Lone Wolf Adventure Game” box-set by Cubicle 7 with Haqadosch, Simon & Carlos.

Rolling Dice & Taking Names Episode 146: History of the World, Dragon Castle, Gorus Maximus

In 1991, Avalon Hill published the game History of the World. Looking back at pictures of this game, you can just imagine what people thought of it. You have this huge sprawling map, little miniature armies, plastic cities and fortifications, and dice. I would have seen this and gone, why would I want to play another type of Risk. But we fast forward to 2018 and Zman Games is re-releasing it. The armies are just normal colored Sorry styled pawns, the board is still incredible, there is a catapult and dice. And once again, I would ask why do I want to play another type of Risk. But I am glad that I did. I am now wishing I had the original from 1991. Instead of those stupid baseball cards, I could have been buying this game and playing at the apartment. Where is that time machine to go back and tell myself to pick this up. Sell that Ken Griffey Jr. Upper Deck card and buy this.

The Cardboard Herald Episode 84: Owen Duffy, The Man Behind The Board Game Book

Who is this man who is so audacious that he would deign to create THE BOOK OF BOARD GAMES?! Owen Duffy, of course. Owen's book chronicles and explores some of the years biggest and most interesting tabletop gaming related moments including coverage of games, creators, and events; with the hopes of doing new editions each year. The book is on Kickstarter RIGHT NOW!

Lords of the Dungeon 16: Players Knowing More than the GM and Things We Could Improve Upon in Our Roleplaying

The Gang is on the way to Origins Game Fair but the show must go on! Today we talk about our new Dungeons and Dragons Forgotten Realms campaign and the characters we'll be playing. Then we take a question from a listener who asks how we handle players knowing more about a setting than the Game Master. Finally the Lords have a round table table discussion about things they could improve upon in their own roleplaying and game mastering.

Playin’ and Slayin’ Episode 17: Rising Sun Vampire Brew

This episode the trio review Rising Sun, Ty recalls his adventures at NashCon, and the guys assess progress on their gaming/hobby goals for the year. They also take a look at the miniatures boardgame Vampire Hunters and in the Play It or Slay It segment review the Brew Crafters Card Game.

News of the North - 2018-06-19

The June 19th, 2018 edition of News of the North is now live. Here's our weekly selection of interesting news items in the miniature wargaming world.

We talk about Games Workshop, Neko Galaxy, Bigchild Creatives, Tabletop World, Privateer Press, Warlord Games, MOMminiaturas, Arena Rex, North Star Military Figures, Mythic Games, Ouroboros Miniatures and MODIPHIUS.