Desks & Dorks!

This week Kyle breaks down what to do when you fall out of love with games.

Today Kyle and Graham talk about the best intros for board games and video games and what those intros do for storytelling.

Kyle Ott and Graham Gentz together at last! The Dork joins the Dashing Dragon DJ to discuss the emotional core of media and games: character and their relationships. Stay tuned for Kyle's truly Unhinged #1 Pick! Nothing will ever be the same.

Kyle and Graham return with the final part of their 127 game ranking extravaganza. Tune in to see what games crack the top 5 and which ones are relegated to history!

Its a Playstation Surprise! This week Graham, Supreme Ranker of Things, has ranked 127 Playstation games. It's Kyle's job to stump him and see if there's a game that Graham doesn't have a full review of.

This week Kyle and Graham delve into something near and dear to their hearts: storytelling rpgs. Join us for our first installment of tales from the table.

This Week Graham and Kyle talk about the House Rules that they need to use to make certain games playable. What is your favorite house rule?

This Week Kyle and Graham work through a list of some of the best snacks to have at your gaming table! Will Kyle's gastronomic knowledge carry the day or will Graham's cunning knowledge bring him down? Find out this week on Desks and Dorks!

This week Kyle is joined by Graham as they look at their favorite games, and the parts of them they hate. Is there a mechanic or something in your favorite game you'd love to change?

This week Kyle and Graham talk about games that, frankly, aren't great, but have some redeeming qualities! What's your favorite part of a bad game?

This week Graham joins Kyle as they Dump The Dork, and run through Historical questions, game design (including Marbles!) and theory questions, and more!

This week Kyle unknowingly continues Bog Watch Week! See how to integrate cool settings (Like BOGS!) into your RPG playthroughs.

This week Kyle talks about the ramifications of the Pinkerton situation, specifically related to the RPG space! No matter your thoughts on it, what do you think will change this year with some of the bigger DnD content creators(both game designers and live-plays!) Also, Kyle throws in some board game hot takes for some reason?

This week Kyle and Riley talk about what totally could not be a very bad mistake by Hasbro, the Pinkerton situation related to A March of the Machine: The Aftermath reviewer.Follow along with us as we update on A Fear Within on Kickstarter here;http://kck.st/3XOzVVG

This week Kyle and Riley re-unite in person to talk about Crime! Whether existing games, crime types, or actual real life events, follow along as they pitch some interesting concepts! What crime do you want to see on the tabletop?

This week Riley talks a bit about the newest Dungeons and Dragons film, Honor Among Thieves! While trying to be as spoilerless as possible, he compares a few of the differences from the game and the film, and his general thoughts.Have you seen it yet? What did you think?

This week Kyle talks about some of the games he got a change to playtest and check out at this year's Unpub!Have you playtested any games recently?

This week Riley talks about where everything is so far with A Fear Within! Thank you all again so much for your support, we look forward to being able to keep you guys updated as we continue to progress forward.

This week Graham joins Kyle to talk about some of the I.P.'s they'd love to use to design a game! Is there an I.P. you would love to see as a board game? A Fear Within is now Funded on Kickstarter! We'd love for you to check it out and follow along with us here; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desksanddorks/fear-within-a-vessel-roleplaying-system-zinehttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desksanddorks/fear-within-a-vessel-roleplaying-system-zine

This week Riley talks a moment to thank you - yes, you right there! Without your support, we wouldn't have been able to end another successful Kickstarter! We look forward to continuing this journey with you all.

This week Riley and Kyle start by talking about the Cereals they'd love to see as board games... and then start to design one mid-show! What cereal mascot are you most afraid of?Check out A Fear Within on Kickstarter here;http://kck.st/3XOzVVG

This week Kyle and Riley reunite as Child and Entity to talk about A Fear Within, their newest Kickstarter for ZineQuest! Listen in for advice on making a Zine, a TTRPG, and about the game itself!Check it out on Kickstarter here;http://kck.st/3XOzVVG

Are you familiar with what a 'Zine' is? How about Questing? Perhaps you're looking to take a ZineQuest? This week Riley talks a bit about Kickstarter's 5th version of Zinequest, what a Zine actually is, and how A Fear Within is going so far!As always, thank you all for your support, and if you haven't already, you can check out A Fear Within here;http://kck.st/3XOzVVG

A Fear Within is a TTRPG where players take on the roles of both children and the monsters that live inside them. Can you and your partner work together alongside your group to face The Fear?Click Notify Me to see when we launch, and subscribe to hear more about the Fear Within;https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desksanddorks/fear-within-a-vessel-roleplaying-system-zine

This week Riley talks about some of his favorite 2-player games! Are you looking for a last minute gift or game to play with someone special (Or just someone in general!) in your life?Click Notify Me to see when we launch, and subscribe to hear more about the Fear Within;https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desksanddorks/fear-within-a-vessel-roleplaying-system-zine

This week Kyle and Riley talk separately about the OGL situation, and the end to this chapter. Kyle covers the long-term impact on the community, while Riley is joined by Let's Play Games and Hobbies' own Brent and the Weasel to talk about the impact as a retailer.Click Notify Me to see when we launch, and subscribe to hear more about the Fear Within;https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desksanddorks/fear-within-a-vessel-roleplaying-system-zine

This week Kyle talks about the logic and process behind getting rid of games, and how he culls his collection! Do you have a process for getting rid of unplayed or not-for-you games?Click Notify Me to see when we launch, and subscribe to hear more about the Fear Within;https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desksanddorks/fear-within-a-vessel-roleplaying-system-zine

This week Riley talks about the statement made to address the 'draft' of OGL 1.1, and how Wizards is totally making it all right and not being dodgy at all about the updated OGL 2.0 they're announcing on 1/20. What are your thoughts on their 'apology' and how the situation is going down?Click Notify Me here; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desksanddorks/fear-within-a-vessel-roleplaying-system-zine ... to see when we launch, and subscribe to hear more about the Fear Within!

This week Kyle follows suit with Riley from his Monday review video, and talks about some different RPGs to try! What is your favorite ttrpg?Click Notify My here; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desksanddorks/fear-within-a-vessel-roleplaying-system-zine ... to see when we launch, and subscribe to hear more about the Fear Within!

This week Kyle and Riley announce this year's Deskies winners! Did your favorite game take home the trophy, or maybe it won the dreaded Tea Dragon Society Award? Tune in to find out!Check out Night Cast Creative's Vessel stream here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPJaKsWppts&ab_channel=NightCastCreative

This week Riley talks about the changes that Dungeons and Dragons' Open Gaming License mean, both to players and creators alike. What are your thoughts on the new OGL 1.1 changes?

This week Kyle talks a bit about what goes into making and presenting a Game of The Year list(And awards show!) Tune in to hear about the upcoming Deskies and more!

This week Kyle designs a board game that has a great presence on Tik Tok and other social medias! What are your thoughts on games that involve the audience and viewership?

This week Riley rambles about and talks about both how to get into self publishing TTRPGs during Zinequest, and recaps a little bit of PAX Unplugged! Zinequest;https://www.kickstarter.com/zinequest?ref=section-homepage-promo-bring-a-new-world-to-life-for-zine-quest

This week Riley and Kyle re-unite to talk about PAX Unplugged, and some of what to expect at a convention in general. What was memorable about your first convention experience(or, what are you looking forward to at your first like Riley talks about)?Riley was wrong in the best way, You can now pick up physical copies of After The Rain from IPR here; https://www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/Desks-and-Dorks/

As we come into this Holiday season... we talk about some alternatives to popular Board Games such as Trivia Pursuit and Dungeons and Dragons! Do you have any gaming gift go-to's?You can now pick up Becoming Banana Bread on Itch.io;https://desksanddorks.itch.io/becoming-banana-bread

This week Kyle spins his way into lightning pitching game ideas! Have you ever challenged yourself to make a game?You can now pick up Becoming Banana Bread on Itch.io;https://desksanddorks.itch.io/becoming-banana-bread

This week Riley gets to take a few minutes to chat with Dave Cisek of Underdog Games about marketing, and some advice he has if looking to market your game! Underdog Games is known for Trekking The National Parks, HerStory, and more! You can check them out here;https://www.underdoggames.com/You can now pick up Becoming Banana Bread on Itch.io;https://desksanddorks.itch.io/becoming-banana-bread

This week Kyle does the Mythical Top 5 Favorite Games episode - but instead of doing the show with Riley, he instead is joined by Graham Gentz! (https://twitter.com/ThisMayBeGraham?t=6hMC86CMldSeqmSncKcZBQ&s=09)!Do you have a top 5 list for your favorite games?

This week Kyle talks about the design part of gaming, and how to overcome some difficulties in game design.You can now pick up Becoming Banana Bread on Itch.io;https://desksanddorks.itch.io/becoming-banana-bread

This week Kyle talks a bit about what goes into designing a game - mainly our newest $1 TTRPG, Becoming Banana Bread!You can now pick up Becoming Banana Bread on Itch.io;https://desksanddorks.itch.io/becoming-banana-bread

This week Kyle and Riley talk about how to make the Boardgaming hobby fun again! (Riley also gets to roast the trash opinions Kyle has about Unmatched)You can now buy After The Rain on Itch.io;https://desksanddorks.itch.io/after-the-rain-the-roleplaying-game

This week Kyle and Riley talk about how they've prepared for Save Against Fear, a York, PA Boardgaming Convention by the Bodhana group! Have you ever been to a game convention?Interested in coming to SAF? Get your tickets here; https://tabletop.events/conventions/save-against-fear-2022/badgetypesYou can now buy After The Rain on Itch.io;https://desksanddorks.itch.io/after-the-rain-the-roleplaying-game

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This week Kyle talks about some card games (even some alternatives to Magic!), and why they're worth checking out!You can now buy After The Rain on Itch.io;https://desksanddorks.itch.io/after-the-rain-the-roleplaying-game

This week Kyle reflects on game design, and what inspires him to persevere when 'designer block' hits hard. What helps get you through the tough times in game design?You can now buy After The Rain on Itch.io;https://desksanddorks.itch.io/after-the-rain-the-roleplaying-game

This week Riley and Kyle are live yet again for the third anniversary of Let's Play Games and Hobbies in Hanover, PA! Is there a movie you'd love to see turned in to a game, or is it just Titanic as a morbid bluffing game?(With this being a live episode, the audio quality isn't quite where we'd like it to be- thanks for bearing with it!)

This week Riley and Kyle pitch RPG adventure hooks as a part of a live episode at the Hanover, PA based Let's Play Games and Hobbies! Do you have a go-to adventure hook?(With this being a live episode, the audio quality isn't quite where we'd like it to be- thanks for bearing with it!)

This week Riley and Kyle are joined by Miles at Let's Play Games and Hobbies to talk about Hot Takes about board games and gaming in general - and Riley has topped his hot take about Root! What are your gaming hot takes?You can now buy After The Rain on Itch.io;https://desksanddorks.itch.io/after-the-rain-the-roleplaying-game

This week Kyle recaps Gencon 2022! Were you able to go? If so, what was your favorite bit?If not, what gaming related thing were you able to do during Gencon week?You can now buy After The Rain on Itch.io;https://desksanddorks.itch.io/after-the-rain-the-roleplaying-game