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Join Peter and Frank as they investigator the mysterious world of Arkham Horror: The Card Game

Frank & Peter


    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 350 EPISODES

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    The Drawn to the Flame podcast is a must-listen for fans of the Arkham Horror LCG. Hosted by Frank and Peter, this podcast offers a wealth of interesting and well-thought-out discussions about the game. The hosts clearly love the game and their passion shines through in every episode. Unlike many other podcasts, there is no shouting or whooping over each other here - just a genuine discussion between two hosts who work well together and respect each other's opinions.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the level of knowledge and expertise that Frank and Peter bring to the table. They are incredibly well-prepared and knowledgeable about not only the game itself but also various strategies, deck-building techniques, and card effects. Their insights and analysis are invaluable for both new players looking to improve their gameplay and experienced players looking for new perspectives.

    Another standout aspect of this podcast is its variety of formats. The hosts offer different types of episodes, including actual plays, in-depth character reviews, new card analysis, interviews with game designers, and more. This diversity keeps the content fresh and engaging, ensuring that there is something for everyone.

    While it's hard to find any major flaws with this podcast, one minor criticism could be that some listeners may find certain episodes more beginner-friendly than others. However, Frank and Peter do a great job overall of accommodating listeners at all levels of gameplay experience.

    In conclusion, The Drawn to the Flame podcast is a fantastic resource for fans of Arkham Horror LCG. With its informative discussions, entertaining banter, and knowledgeable hosts, it offers an enjoyable listening experience that will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the game. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out on your Arkham Horror journey, this podcast should be at the top of your subscription list.



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    Latest episodes from Drawn To The Flame

    Episode 349: Stat Swapping

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 58:37


    Join Peter and Frank as we talk about stat replacement effects: what are they? how do they work? are they worth it? That sort of thing!   Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 348: OBOY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 42:32


    Join Frank and Peter as we take an eighth first look at the player cards of The Drowned City Investigator Expansion (For Players). We've got the wheel out to spin (well, not really any more) to pick a class and we're diving in with our takes. This episode was recorded in one sitting with the previous episode, and we've snipped it up to make more manageable listening.   Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 347: OBOY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 59:33


    Join Frank and Peter as we take a seventh first look at the player cards of The Drowned City Investigator Expansion (For Players). We've got the wheel out to spin (well, not really any more) to pick a class and we're diving in with our takes.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 346: IVED

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 74:01


    Join Frank and Peter as we take a sixth first look at the player cards of The Drowned City Investigator Expansion (For Players). We've got the wheel out to spin to pick a class and we're diving in with our takes.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 345: SARR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 67:18


    Join Frank and Peter as we take a fifth first look at the player cards of The Drowned City Investigator Expansion (For Players). We've got the wheel out to spin to pick a class and we're diving in with our takes.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 344: TYHA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 62:40


    Join Frank and Peter as we take a fourth first look at the player cards of The Drowned City Investigator Expansion (For Players). We've got the wheel out to spin to pick a class and we're diving in with our takes.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 343: EDCI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 71:12


    Join Frank and Peter as we take a third first look at the player cards of The Drowned City Investigator Expansion (For Players). We've got the wheel out to spin to pick a class and we're diving in with our takes.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 342: ROWN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 65:55


    Join Frank and Peter as we take a second first look at the player cards of The Drowned City Investigator Expansion (For Players). We've got the wheel out to spin to pick a class and we're diving in with our takes.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 341: THED

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 62:53


    Join Frank and Peter as we take a first look at the player cards of The Drowned City Investigator Expansion (For Players). We've got the wheel out to spin to pick a class and we're diving in with our takes.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 340: Rotation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 64:34


    Join Frank and Peter as they talk about the newly announced current and legacy environments for Arkham Horror, the retirements on the horizon, or what we might term 'rotation'. What does it mean for the game? What will the community impact be? What do we know so far?  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 339: Drowning in Lore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 80:44


    Join Peter and Frank as they talk about some of the things on Duke's mood board for The Drowned City. When we spoke to Duke last year, he mentioned a range of media and we've jumped in to look at The Call of Cthulhu, The Doom that Came to Sarnath, Arrival, Prometheus, Alien: Covenant, Scavengers Reign and Evil Dead, and talk about them all and how they relate to The Drowned City. BEWARE: spoilers for all within.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 338: Drowning in Previews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 63:48


    Join Frank and Peter as they take stock of preview season so far. What's catching their eye with The Drowned City? What are the new investigators like? What does the return of myriad augur? NB: this episode was recorded in early January 2025, so we weren't privvy to the full Drowned City set, let alone all the previews at the time of recording. See all the previews here.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 337: Grim Resolve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 39:21


    Join Peter and Frank as they look ahead at 2025: what are our Arkham intentions? What do we think The Drowned City will bring to Arkham? And what are our gaming intentions and hopes more generally? Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 336: FHVFHV III

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 20:31


    Join Frank as he talks about FHVFHV for the third time - we're talking Wilson's finale, Kate's longest night, a new investigator begins their survey and much, much more. Enjoy! Here's the FHVFHV sheet: here. Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 335: Think on your Feet XLVIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 72:58


    Tune in for Think on your Feet XLVII, in which the play through of The Innsmouth Conspiracy, featuring Subject 5U-21, concludes.  In Think on your Feet episodes, a live play series, I endeavour not to edit much at all. Sometimes I cut some shuffling sounds or abbreviate some of my longer pauses (a chap's got to think!), but otherwise, it's uncut, unaltered and meant to feel like you're with me at the table. There may be mistakes and misplays, but hopefully some successes too. Timestamps:  0.00 preamble 1.25 interlude iv  4.25 upgrading deck 5.21 scenario setup 7.35 chaos bag  8.20 act and agenda 10.02 opening hand 10.50 gameplay begins 26.45 act 1 advancement 37.30 agenda 1 advancement 1.09.30 epilogue and campaign wrap-up Here's the deck: CLICK ME Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

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    Episode 334: Nyarlathotep's Grand Feast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 99:18


    Join Frank and Peter for the third and final part of an extended interview with Azathoth's replacement Nyarlathotep, aka Duke Harrist, the lead designer of Arkham Horror LCG. In this episode, we talk to Duke about The Feast of Hemlock Vale campaign. We work our way through every scenario in the campaign, as well as its influences, the tone he wanted to set, his thoughts on difficulty, solo play and balance and the personal elements of his own life that went into the creation of the campaign. If that's not enough, we round the whole thing out with a bit of chat about The Drowned City, too!  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 333: Visions of Futures Past XXVII

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 66:29


    Join Peter and Frank for Visions of Futures Past, our occasional series of episodes where we preview cards for Arkham Horror. In this episode: it's The Drowned City, with our look at some previews sent to us by FFG. Thanks FFG! We hope you like the cards.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 332: Nyarlathotep's Many-Coloured Pie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 53:08


    Join Frank and Peter for the second part of an extended interview with Azathoth's replacement Nyarlathotep, aka Duke Harrist, the lead designer of Arkham Horror LCG. In this episode, we talk to Duke about the player cards of The Feast of Hemlock Vale. We take more of a look at the state of the classes in Arkham and the places Duke wanted to bring new ideas to the game, as well as chat about bringing new investigators into the Arkham Files. We hope you enjoy it!  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 331: Getting to Know Nyarlathotep

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 40:57


    Join Frank and Peter for the first part of an extended interview with Azathoth's replacement Nyarlathotep, aka Duke Harrist, the lead designer of Arkham Horror LCG. In this episode, we talk to Duke about his background as a designer, how he ended up at FFG, what he brings to the role and what it's like following on from Maxine Newman, as well as where he wants to take Arkham in the future.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 330: The Untamed Wilds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 44:31


    Join Peter and Frank for another scenario-specific episode. This time, they're popping on their backpacks and hiking boots and straying into The Untamed Wilds, scenario one of The Forgotten Age campaign. How tough is the scenario? How do you beat it? And how does it beat you?? Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 329: FHVFHV II

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 32:28


    Join Frank as he talks about FHVFHV for the second time - we're talking Alessandra, Kate, Wilson, routes, highs, low low lows, what's the point of parley and many other things. Enjoy! Here's the FHVFHV sheet: here. Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 328: Think on your Feet XLVII

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 81:35


    Tune in for Think on your Feet XLVI, in which the play through of The Innsmouth Conspiracy, featuring Subject 5U-21, continues.  In Think on your Feet episodes, a live play series, I endeavour not to edit much at all. Sometimes I cut some shuffling sounds or abbreviate some of my longer pauses (a chap's got to think!), but otherwise, it's uncut, unaltered and meant to feel like you're with me at the table. There may be mistakes and misplays, but hopefully some successes too. Timestamps:  0.00 intro 1.36 story intro 4.30 little bit of setup for listeners 5.52 agenda / act / opening hand 8.45 gameplay starts 1.13.15 gameplay wrap-up At 44.05 Peter takes a 4-action turn, forgetting he spent an action on the blue key. Somewhere between 44 & 49 minutes, Peter draws a reality acid and forgets to flip Ravenous. Same at 57. So there's a ten-ish minute window where Ravenous is ticking the wrong way. Sometimes these things happen! At 49.20 Peter pathfinds as though locations are connected by adjacency rather than icons, but he spots this and docks actions. Finally, at 1.10.05 Peter draws mysterious chanting and forgets the initiate of Dagon is in play, so fetches an Acolyte. It doesn't make a difference as he finishes that turn... Here's the deck: CLICK ME Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

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    Episode 327: Dreaming of the Drowned City

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 53:05


    Join Frank and Peter as they look at the latest news from Fantasy Flight Games all about the forthcoming expansion The Drowned City. What do Marion and Agatha do? What's the deal with specialist cards? And just how will Arkham never be the same again? Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 326: Think on your Feet XLVI

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 53:42


    Tune in for Think on your Feet XLVI, in which the play through of The Innsmouth Conspiracy, featuring Subject 5U-21, continues.  In Think on your Feet episodes, a live play series, I endeavour not to edit much at all. Sometimes I cut some shuffling sounds or abbreviate some of my longer pauses (a chap's got to think!), but otherwise, it's uncut, unaltered and meant to feel like you're with me at the table. There may be mistakes and misplays, but hopefully some successes too. Timestamps:  0.00 preamble 2.10 scenario intro, act and agenda 5.03 opening hand 6.30 gameplay starts  50.00 gameplay ends, wrap up. Here's the deck: CLICK ME Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

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    Episode 325: FHVFHV I

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 21:37


    Join Frank as he talks about FHVFHV for the first time. Here's the FHVFHV sheet: here. Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 324: Arcs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 45:53


    Join Frank and Peter as they talk about a non-Arkham Horror game: Leder Games' Arcs. It's space, it's strategy, it's trick-taking (ish) and it's loads of fun.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 323: Prepared for the Worst

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 30:47


    Join Frank and Peter as they talk about Shadows Over Scotland at Tabletop Scotland and the decks they're thinking of making for the two epic multiplayer games.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 322: News Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 36:31


    Join Frank and Peter as they talk about Shadows Over Scotland at Tabletop Scotland and then take a look at the Arkham Horror news out of Gencon.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 321: Think on your Feet XLV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 80:59


    Tune in for Think on your Feet XLV, in which the play through of The Innsmouth Conspiracy, featuring Subject 5U-21, continues.  In Think on your Feet episodes, a live play series, I endeavour not to edit much at all. Sometimes I cut some shuffling sounds or abbreviate some of my longer pauses (a chap's got to think!), but otherwise, it's uncut, unaltered and meant to feel like you're with me at the table. There may be mistakes and misplays, but hopefully some successes too. Timestamps:  0.00 preamble 3.40 upgrade chat 4.30 blooper chat - it crops up at minute 33 next, and again at 53. 9.10 act and agenda 10.55 opening hand 13.35 gameplay begins At 15.30 I forget to remove the first Old Innsmouth Road, but I remember shortly afterwards.  Here's the deck: CLICK ME Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

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    Episode 320: Mark Harrigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 53:35


    Join Peter and Frank as they talk about everybody's favourite soldier, all-round man-about-the-front fighting and raging against the dying of the light: Mark Harrigan. Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 319: Carson Sinclair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 49:19


    Join Peter and Frank as they talk about everybody's favourite butler, all-round man-about-the-home helping the team to greatness: Carson Sinclair. Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 318: Analytical Wonderings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 55:37


    You've just finished a scenario but how do you know you've done ok? What are the things you can consider and ponder to improve your play? Join Frank and Peter as they talk about self-analysis and self-improvement in Arkham.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 317: Suzi Takes a Breather

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 37:00


    Join Frank and Peter for an Innsmouth interlude, in which they take a breather with Suzi after four hard-fought scenarios and reflect on possible upgrades to the deck. We'd love to hear your thoughts too - please get in touch.  Here's our deck so far: here Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 316: Think on your Feet XLIV

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 73:39


    Tune in for Think on your Feet XLIV, in which the play through of The Innsmouth Conspiracy, featuring Subject 5U-21, continues.  In Think on your Feet episodes, a live play series, I endeavour not to edit much at all. Sometimes I cut some shuffling sounds or abbreviate some of my longer pauses (a chap's got to think!), but otherwise, it's uncut, unaltered and meant to feel like you're with me at the table. There may be mistakes and misplays, but hopefully some successes too. Timestamps:  0.00 intro / preamble  2.35 scenario intro 5.12 setup / vehicle rules / locations / fishing vessel 9.23 act / agenda 10.30 opening hand 12.30 gameplay begins 1.08.50 gameplay ends, resolution, wrap up Three times (19.05, 34.11, 56.07) Peter takes a 4-action turn, but then the same turn or the next turn he spends an action to play Regurgitation, so it always evens out.   At 47.20 Peter forgets to move The Thing That Follows. Here's the deck: CLICK ME Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

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    Episode 315: Shadows over Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 22:45


    Join Peter and Frank as they talk about Shadows over Scotland, an event for Arkham Horror this summer/autumn at Tabletop Scotland games convention, 6th-8th September 2024. We cover what it is, what we'll be doing, and why you might want to come!  Tabletop Scotland's website: here Shadows over Scotland link: here Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 314: Enter the Vault of Knowledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 48:59


    Join Peter and Frank as they talk about investigator signature cards. What makes a good signature? Why do some signatures feel super powerful and others just fizzle out? And what is the best signature in the game? Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 313: Stay Alert - Hidden Truths Concealed Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 69:45


    Join Peter and Frank as they talk about keywords and other mechanics a campaign might introduce. What makes a good keyword? Why do some keywords land well and others fizzle or are ultimately forgettable? What gives specific campaigns their memorable flavour? Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 312: Feast First Look VI - CKV

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 54:02


    Join Frank and Peter for the sixth first look of the player cards of The Feast of Hemlock Vale. Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 311: Feast First Look V - MLO

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 46:13


    Join Frank and Peter for the fifth first look of the player cards of The Feast of Hemlock Vale. Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 310: Feast First Look IV - FHE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 51:18


    Join Frank and Peter for the fourth first look of the player cards of The Feast of Hemlock Vale. Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 309: Feast First Look III - STO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 37:57


    Join Frank and Peter for the third first look of the player cards of The Feast of Hemlock Vale. Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 308: Feast First Look II - FEA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 62:32


    Join Frank and Peter for the second first look of the player cards of The Feast of Hemlock Vale. Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 307: Feast First Look I - THE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 54:35


    Join Frank and Peter for the first first look of the player cards of The Feast of Hemlock Vale. Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 306: Folk Horror

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 79:09


    Join Peter and Frank as they talk about folk horror: what is it and how does it link to Lovecraft, Arkham Horror and the Feast of Hemlock Vale? Check out Black Aquarius on BBC Sounds, too, if you want more on 1970s Occultism.  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode305: Think on your Feet XLIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 100:52


    Tune in for Think on your Feet XLIII, in which the play through of The Innsmouth Conspiracy, featuring Subject 5U-21, continues.  In Think on your Feet episodes, a live play series, I endeavour not to edit much at all. Sometimes I cut some shuffling sounds or abbreviate some of my longer pauses (a chap's got to think!), but otherwise, it's uncut, unaltered and meant to feel like you're with me at the table. There may be mistakes and misplays, but hopefully some successes too. Timestamps:  0.00 intro / preamble 1.28 interlude: the syzygy 3.50 upgrading Suzi 6.10 scenario intro 11.30 running through the map 14.28 opening hand 16.22 gameplay begins 1.35.40 gameplay ends, resolution, wrap up Here's the deck: CLICK ME Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

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    Episode 304: How I Realised I Sucked at Arkham

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 43:53


    Join Peter and Frank as they talk about being good at Arkham Horror or, more specifically, not being bad (aka sucking) at the game - when to take tests, what the consequences of failure are, how to be a better player. The usual jazz!  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 303: Falling out of Love with Arkham

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 37:33


    CONTENT WARNING: we talk about some health challenges and serious stuff in this episode. Please be warned. Join Frank and Peter as they talk about the ebb and flow of their interest in Arkham Horror, and the sorts of things that might combine to knock their interest in the game. Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 302: Visions of Futures Past XXVI

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 55:35


    Join Frank and Peter as they announce not one, not two, but three new cards from The Feast of Hemlock Vale Investigator Expansion (for players). We share the cards up front and then go down the rabbit hole to discuss the ins and outs of these cards. Enjoy!  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 301: Think on your Feet XLII

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 93:30


    Tune in for Think on your Feet XLII, in which the play through of The Innsmouth Conspiracy, featuring Subject 5U-21 continues.  In Think on your Feet episodes, a live play series, I endeavour not to edit much at all. Sometimes I cut some shuffling sounds or abbreviate some of my longer pauses (a chap's got to think!), but otherwise, it's uncut, unaltered and meant to feel like you're with me at the table. There may be mistakes and misplays, but hopefully some successes too. Timestamps:  0.00 preamble 2.15 intro text 9.50 upgrades and set up 12.26 agenda and act 14.40 opening hand 17.45 gameplay starts 1.26.40 post-gameplay assessment At 21.05 Peter forgets to add a doom to the agenda the first couple of turns. But when he notices it he corrects it immediately.  At 33.30 Peter takes a four-action turn. Given how things end, that doesn't seem a problem, really.  Here's the deck: CLICK ME Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

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    Episode 300: R-land B-nks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 63:54


    Join Frank and Peter for a very special investigator-specific episode to celebrate 300 episodes of Drawn to the Flame. Thank you to you, the listener, for being along with us on this ride!  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

    Episode 299: Visions of Futures Past XXV

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 29:33


    Join Frank and Peter for Visions of Futures Past XXV, an occasional series in which we reveal cards, thanks to the generosity of Fantasy Flight Games. This time, we look at a card from The Feast of Hemlock Vale investigator expansion for players!  Amazing logo courtesy of this guy Join Drawn to the Flame on Patreon: www.patreon.com/drawntotheflame Buy Drawn to the Flame shirts, jumpers and mugs: www.designbyhumans.com/shop/drawntotheflame Email us on drawntotheflamepodcast@gmail.com | Twitter is here and Facebook is here. Thank you for listening and subscribing.

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