Fantasy and Some Flights: A Board Game and Book Podcast

In this episode Nelson and Dalton recap Gencon and some of the books they have been reading! - Links: Lunar Rush: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/356873/lunar-rush Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/328871/terraforming-mars-ares-expedition Tsuro Luxary Edition: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/calliopegamenight/tsuro-luxury-limited-edition?ref=e5cujb Anansi Boys: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2744.Anansi_Boys Rove: https://www.addaxgames.com/games -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Foreshadowing and Prophesy are tools authors use to build suspense and hint at what will happen in the story! In this episode we talk about what we have been reading and then all about our favorite examples of Foreshadowing and Prophesy!    -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

On today's episode we had the pleasure of talking with Mckay from Backfire Games about how to run a successful Kickstarter!    The Board Critic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theboardcritic/   Backfire Discord: https://discord.gg/bs6QAQt5s9    -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

In this episode Nelson recaps the Origins Game Fair and what new games are coming out, and Dalton discusses some games that we played over the weekend! - Links: Lunar Rush: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/356873/lunar-rush Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/328871/terraforming-mars-ares-expedition Tsuro Luxary Edition: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/calliopegamenight/tsuro-luxury-limited-edition?ref=e5cujb Anansi Boys: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2744.Anansi_Boys Rove: https://www.addaxgames.com/games -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

On today's episode we had the pleasure of talking with Sherwin Matthews who is the lead designer at Steamforged Games. In this discussion we talk about how to design games and highlight some of Steamforged's excellent titles!   Steamforged : https://steamforged.com/    -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

On today's episode we had the pleasure of talking with Johnathan and Mackenzie from TerreDice Games about what goes into the design process when getting ready to launch a Kickstarter and also about their new game: Bark Avenue!    -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Death is such a powerful thought provoking event that authors can draw on to convey important parts of their stories. In this episode we take on the topic to discuss why characters die and what value that can add to the story!    -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

In this episode Nelson recaps the GAMA Expo, what new games are coming out, and Dalton discusses some upcoming heavy strategic games! -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

New fireside episode today where we talk about what we have been reading, playing, and drinking! -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Over the years there have been many books transitioned into movies/TV shows etc. Some have been good, a lot have been bad, and some were just OK. In this episode we talk through that process, what we are looking for, and some of the all stars/duds we have seen in this space!    -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

New fireside episode today where we talk about what we have been reading, playing, and drinking! -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

It is been almost two years since we started this podcast! We have had so much fun over these two years playing hundreds of games and reading so many books! So many in fact that we decided to redo our first two episodes where we discussed our favorite games and books!    -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Ameritrash or Euro games, these are terms that get thrown around a lot in out hobby, but what do they actually mean? In this episode we dive into what we think these terms mean and what we like about each category. Hope you enjoy!    -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

New fireside episode today where we talk about upcoming conventions, books we have been reading, and some absurd boardgame themes! Hope you enjoy! -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

If you have listened to previous episodes you probably know about the addiction that has taken over Nelson: Living Card Games! In this episode we have a special guest: d20Woodworking on to discuss this exciting genre of games! So listen along to learn more about Jason and figure out what your next money hole will be!     -    Flights: 05:20 | Icebreaker: 15:25 | Discussion: 26:07 | Recommendations: 1:03:39   -       Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e36-games-economy-of-gaming -    - d20Woodworking's Info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d20woodworking/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrgCwvNpi2J_b1p7cCrHUMQ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/D20WoodworkingUSA?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=817918451      -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Kwisatz Haderach, Gom Jabbar, Mohadib, Paul... all super exotic names and phrases that you probably don't recognize if you haven't read Dune! In this book analysis we get to break down one of the greatest classic Si-Fi novels out there! Dune is a book that has been all the rage for the last 55+ years and is now a major motion picture! Before we dive into the story get to talk about the lackluster drinks we are having as well as some of the books we are reading! Hope you enjoy!    -    Flights: 01:43 | Whats on our Minds: 8:07 | Discussion: 24:01    -     Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e40-books-dune-book-breakdown-kwisatz-analysis  -       -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEe Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Today we have the pleasure of releasing the newest Boardvengers episode! This is a wonderful group of content creators who all come together to talk about this wonderful hobby! Today we are discussing games with the best table presence! Hope you enjoy!   Led by: Roberto, Shear_Boardom, active on Instagram and YouTube. Dave, Gamefoundry, exploring the intersection of 3D printing and board games. Ben & Emily, Date Night Dice, Instagram and podcast of the same name! McKay, The Board Game Critic, also recording a podcast and launching Snack Time on Kickstarter! Meg, a.k.a. Professor Meg, mostly on Instagram, angry on Twitter. Jason, D20 Woodworking, solo-gaming and LCGs. Dalton and Nelson of Fantasy and Some Flights! -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Another chill fireside episode today where we discuss some books we have been reading, what games we played at GenCon, and answered an icebreaker question about our upcoming Dune episode! -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Who doesn't want to spend the weekend building up a civilization, researching the internet, and crushing your friends into dust over happy faces?? In this episode we have a special guest, Smalls, who comes on to help us break down Vlaada Chvatil's civilization building game - Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization! During this episode we dive into the strategies we use to help us become better at this incredibly heavy, satisfying game! So sit back, grab a drink with us, and learn all the ins an outs to becoming a better civ builder!    -    Flights: 01:40 | Table: 6:10 | Discussion: 11:40      -     Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e38-games-through-the-ages-a-friendship-building-exercise   Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEe Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Round 2 for Star Wars Breakdowns here at the Fantasy and Some Flights podcast! In this episode we get to tackle the Prequel trilogy, everything from trade embargoes to well done Jedi! This breakdown episode is slightly different than previous ones as Dalton is not a fan of these movies while Nelson most certainly is! Due to this, we get to engage in a bit of friendly debate on if these movies are good or not! So listen through, and let us know what you think about the Star Wars Prequels!    -    Flights: 02:40 | Whats on our Minds: 8:44 | Discussion: 21:34    -     Our Show Notes can be found here:   https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e37-books-revenge-of-the-attack-of-the-prequels-menace -       -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEe Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Recently Nelson got the awesome opportunity to go hang out at the first ever Scapecon - a convention all about the game Herosacpe! This game has been out of print for over a decade, but still has a significant following in the boardgame industry! We got lucky enough to interview the organizer of this event on this episode. So join us as we talk about this awesome game and the first Scapecon!     -    Flights: 05:42 | Discussion: 09:03    -     Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e36-5-special-scape-con-friends-into-a-dead-game -       -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Economics of board games... it boils down to more than "I probably need to be spending less on boardgames"! In this episode we dive into the realm of games that is a new favorite for us: Economic Games! We get to talk about some of the things we like, some downfalls, and get back to giving you all recommendations based on complexity! We loved recording this episode and we are super excited to hear your thoughts on what you think of Economic games!    -    Flights: 01:17 | Table: 11:38 | Discussion: 28:05 | Recommendations: 41:44   -     Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e36-games-economy-of-gaming -       -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Have you ever wondered how you could live out the epic scene you just experienced in your novel or show? Well you're in luck, just grab some pens and paper and you are halfway(ish) along your way to do so in a role playing game! In this episode we talk through the best ways we have used our fantasy readings to become a better game master or player in our games such as Pathfinder or Dungeons and Dragons! Before that we get to talk about a few drinks on our flight and what has been going though our minds recently! -    Flights: 01:12| What's on our Minds: 9:53 | Discussion: 29:24     -     -     Show Notes:     -  https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e35-books-role-playing-game-masters Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy  Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/  Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos  Our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ -     Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Virtual gaming, is it done out of necessity or convenience? In this boardgame episode Dalton and Nelson dive into the computer world and talk about different virtual implementations of boardgames! We discuss our favorite, and least favorite, implementations, what we are looking for, and why we enjoy virtual gaming! Before we get into that we discuss what we are having on our flight that night and what we have been playing recently! So sit back and hit that play button and let us know what you think!    -    Flights: 01:18 | Table: 6:56 | Discussion: 19:57      -     Our Show Notes can be found here:    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEe Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e34-games-virtual-gaming     -  Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Join Dalton and Nelson as they dive into another fireside episode today! In this episode we have a laid back discussion on Sazerac, Distilled, and Apocalyptic events all while enjoying a nice flight! Let us know what you think! -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f9-kentucky-fancy Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Mustafar, Helms Deep, Blackwater Bay, Hogwarts... all epic locations which were the staging area for some incredible battle scenes! These locations, and more, will be a heavy part of our discussion as we are talking about battle and fight scenes in this episode! We discuss what we do like, what we are looking for in battle scenes, and some of our favorites in literature! But before we get to talk about all of that  we discuss our flights (both of us are drinking a four cheers!) and what we have been reading recently! So hit that play button and let us know what you think!   -    Flights: 01:55 | What's on our Minds: 11:17 | Icebreaker: 27:40 | Discussion: 34:02     -     -     Show Notes:     -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy  Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e33-books-you-want-to-fight-about-it  Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos  Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ -     Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

We are back! After a short hiatus/summer break all the podcast equipment has made it across the country and is back with Dalton so we can record more episodes! We had a lot to catch up on in this Fireside Episode! We get to discuss a recent Twilight Imperium game, Roll'n'Write games, and some of the exciting streaming content we are now putting out! We are excited to be back and hope you enjoy this episode! -    Show Notes: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/f8-they-see-me-rollin    -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/ Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Beer is one of the cornerstones of our podcast, and with this episode we dive in deep to learn all about it! In the next 90 minutes we learn how to taste, how to make, and other fun interesting facts all surrounding beer! So hit that play button and crack open a cold one as we dive into this journey together!        -     Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e32-booze-beer   Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEe Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Are you ready to battle your friends for control of Europa during an alternate reality set in the 1920s? If so, then hit that play button to hear what tips we have to lead you to Scythe domination! In this episode we talk through Scythe strategy, different factions, and many other facets of this great Stonemaier game. Before we hop into the discussion we talk about what we are drinking and what the mechanics the board game community wants to see more of in the future!    -    Flights: 01:38 | Discussion: 19:57      -     Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e29-games-scythe-winners-only-plan-to-win   Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEe Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

In this Fireside episode we get to talk about our initial thoughts on a game we have been anticipating for a long time now: Red Rising! We also get to discuss some new amine we are watching as well as genetically modified clones. We are excited to have you along for the ride and look forward to hearing what mechanics you would like to see incorporated into more games! -    Show Notes: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/f7-the-best-medium-for-describing-art    -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/ Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Ah yes, another relaxing Fireside chat with the hosts of the Fantasy and Some Flights Podcast! In this laidback episode we discuss the new Netflix show: Shadow and Bone, Roll for the Galaxy, and Nelson's deeper spiral into his obsession with LCGs! So dive right in and let us know what board game you would like to see turned into a real life escape room!  -    Show Notes: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f6-mug-of-tea-cuppa-dice    -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/ Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

We are back! After battling COVID we are finally able to get back and record an episode! In this Fireside chat we discuss what we have been reading or watching and then hop into some icebreakers! Do you know what steps you need to take to get your friend to play Food Chain Magnate or do you want to know what the best Disney + High Fantasy combo you have come to the right place! -    Show Notes: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/f5-5StepstoFoodChainMagnate    -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/ Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

In this Book Breakdown we are super excited to discuss crazy makeovers and heroes with abnormally strong hands! This episode contains a deep dive on one of our favorite books of all time: Red Rising by Pierce Brown! Before we start the book analysis we had the pleasure of talking with Jamey Stegmaier and Alex Schmidt from Stonemaier games about the new board game they are putting out in this awesome universe! If you have not read Red Rising and just want to hear about the game do not fear! We tell you when to hop off to avoid spoilers for the book (which you should then immediately read!)    -    Flights: 02:34 | What's on our Minds (Stonemaier Interview): 13:00 | Discussion: 40:40     -     -     Link to information about the Red Rising Board Game: https://stonemaiergames.com/games/red-rising/ -     Link to Lauren Conklin's YouTube Channel (Opening Song): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH6a_dc3mjkr0St9yBcTVHg -    Our Show Notes and can be found here:   www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e30-books-red-rising-book-breakdown-ft-jamey-stegmaier-alex-schmidt-stonemaier-games -       -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEe Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Have you ever wanted to become the strongest faction and conquer space Rome? If so you came to the right place! In this episode Dalton talks us through the strategy of his favorite game of all time: Twilight Imperium! Before we get to all of that we talk a bit about what's on our flights and what we have been playing recently! So sit back and hit play because Dalton guarantees your next win after listening to this episode or your money back!     -    Flights: 01:38 | What's on our Table: 10:19 | Discussion: 26:14      -     Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e29-games-twilight-imperium-dominate-those-space-turtles   Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEe Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Coming at you hot (see what we did there) with another Fireside episode! In this episode we discuss the new edition of one of the greatest games of all time, Nelson's optimistic trade ambitions, disappointing expansions, and more! We do this all while kicking back and sipping on some brews. So hit that play button and reach out to us with what you think about the episode!    -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/f4-kyoshi-the-ultimate-world-buider Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Sudden changes, like losing a hand, or slow fades, like slowly becoming a drug lord, can all factor into how characters morph throughout their lives. In this episode we dive into what character arcs are and how they can affect the story - for good or for bad. Before all that we get to learn about whiskey and what we have been reading recently! So kick back, put aside the Death Note for a bit, and get ready to learn about how characters evolve throughout a story! Cheers    -    Flights + What's on our Minds: 01:33 | Icebreaker: 18:29 | Discussion: 22:44   -     Our Show Notes can be found here:  -       -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEe Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Fireside and Some Flights, still sounds kinda weird even after 3 episodes! But we do love discussing the things we love and this episode is no different. In this episode we discuss the new Avatar content Nickelodeon is planning on producing, a beautiful game based on one of our favorite books, and answer a few icebreaker questions! So if you have ever wanted to know which whiskey tastes like your leg is being sawed off during the civil war, or what we think about copious amounts of character deaths, hit that play button and listen along!   -     Our Show Notes can be found here:   https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f3-dragon-master-hobbits-are-op       -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Do you know what is better than a really good boardgame? More of that really good boardgame! In this episode Dalton, Nelson, and a special guest The Board Game Critic (Mckay) discuss the wonderful world of expansions! We discuss what we like, what we don’t want to see, and then give our top expansion recommendations for the six mechanics we have analyzed in previous episodes! So sit back, relax, and hide your wallet as we dive into expansions!    -    Flights: 00:54 | Discussion: 7:55 | Recommendations: 45:15   -     Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e27-games-expansion -       -    Reach out to us on:      Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -    Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -    Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -    Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Do you love manipulating fictional markets which are represented by cardboard pieces? Well we do too! In this Fireside episode we discuss our recent gaming weekend and all the shenanigans which occurred. We also discuss some interesting audiobooks, our boardgame expansion buying habits, and what we are drinking! Cheers!-    Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f2-someone-is-making-dying-sounds-it-s-breaking-my-immersion  -      -   Reach out to us on:     Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2JyOur website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -   Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -   Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -   Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Who is the better podcast host? A question that has been plaguing us for a little over a year now! This Episode helped us get closer to the answer thanks to our amazing listener and guest: Mike! Mike runs us through multiple different categories in a trivia style game that will test our knowledge all about things we love at Fantasy and Some Flights! As you are listening keep score and let us know what you end up at!   -     Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e26-special-fasf-trivia-ft-mike   -      -   Reach out to us on:     Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEeOur website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -   Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -   Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -   Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Welcome to our first ever Fireside episode! This is a new series we are rolling out on off weeks where we can have a drink and talk about things we love! In this episode a few of the topics we hit are: New Spirit Island Rules, the Mirror of Erised, and games we didn't like... but now we do! So kick back and relax as we do the same!  -     Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f1-hansa-teutonica-yeah-i-don-t-know-how-to-say-that   -      -   Reach out to us on:     Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEeOur website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -   Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -   Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -   Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Ash fell from the sky... what a chilling opening to Mistborn: The Final Empire. This book is full of exciting fight scenes, political intrigue, and one of the coolest magic systems out there! We loved talking about this incredible story, but before we get to dive into our breakdown of this book we talk about what we are sipping on and what we have been reading recently!   -   Flights: 01:06 | Whats on our Minds: 10:06 | Icebreaker: 22:33 | Discussion: 32:02     -    Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e25-books-mistborn-tfe-book-breakdown   -      -   Reach out to us on:     Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEeOur website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -   Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -   Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -   Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Hey man… got any of those gateway games…? Well we do! In this episode we dive into games which are excellent at bringing people into this wonderful hobby of ours! Gateway games are so important because they introduce new players to mechanics they probably have not seen before and then, before you know it, they end up like us with more boardgames than shelf space! But before we dive into the main topic we spend our time discussing not one, but TWO, whiskeys, talk about what we played over the holidays, and answer a phenomenal icebreaker submitted by one of our listeners!   -   Flights: 01:18 | Whats on our Table: 12:20 | Icebreaker: 32:46 | Discussion: 38:18 | Recommendations: 57:36   -    Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e24-games-gateway-games-trap-your-friends-in-the-hobby -      -   Reach out to us on:     Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEeOur website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -   Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -   Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -   Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Duh duh duh DUN DA DYN, DUN DA DUN! Even typing it out you know exactly what that song is and it is now playing in your head. Star Wars has had such a major cultural impact we felt like we needed to discuss it while sharing a drink! In this episode we discuss everything from Blood and Bones, who our sidekick would be, to some of our favorite people of all time (Favreau and Filoni) before we dive into our book breakdown of the OG Star Wars Trilogy!   -   Flights: 01:32 | Whats on our Minds: 11:50 | Icebreaker: 29:58 | Discussion: 36:17 | Dalton's Rabbit Hole, The Millennium Falcon 58:27 | Nelson's Rabbit Hole, The Formics 1:11:14    -    Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e23-books-star-wars-series-breakdown   -      -   Reach out to us on:     Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEeOur website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -   Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -   Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -   Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Iced down whiskey, good mead at our tavern, and the ultimate question of "Who are you playing" are all integral parts to this 22nd episode of our Podcast! In this boardgame episode we talk about games which have different player powers, what we like, games we wouldn't want them in, and then give some recommendations! Alongside we talk about what we have been playing recently and enjoy some cold brews!   -   Flights: 00:50 | Whats on our Table: 05:59 | Icebreaker: 20:39 | Discussion: 28:02 | Recommendations: 43:25   -    Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e22-games-asymmetrical-player-powers-power-players-asymmetrically   -      -   Reach out to us on:     Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEeOur website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -   Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -   Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -   Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Legal Drinking age + Exploring new worlds = A fun and exciting podcast episode! Our main topic covers elements of building a fictional world and how a writer can immerse you into their fantasy creation. But before that we get to try out some drinks while discussing some unsung heroes in fantasy history, some awesome new boardgame ideas, and hopping on the hype train for Rhythm of War: the newest Brandon Sanderson Novel in The Stormlight Archives series! So sit back, grab a brew, and enjoy episode 21!   -   Flights: 00:40 | Whats on our Minds: 10:43 | Icebreaker: 29:24 | Discussion: 38:38   -    Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e21-books  -      -   Reach out to us on:     Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEeOur website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -   Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -   Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -   Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Giant ice asteroids, pumpkin spice beer, funding World War 1, and a special return guest are all just glimpses of what is included in this exciting episode! In our main topic we discuss strategy tips for the number 4 game on BoardGameGeek: Terraforming Mars. But before all of that we discuss a few brews we're trying out, some of the games we've been playing recently, and get to talk with a return guest: Charles Mruz of Gamemaster! Hope you enjoy listening along as we dive into the realm of boardgames!   -   Flights: 01:34 | Whats on our Table: 07:30 | Icebreaker: 18:54 | Discussion: 51:53     -    Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e20-games-terraforming-mars-ft-charles-mruz Reach out to us on:     Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEeOur website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -   Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -   Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -   Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

The Ender's Game books occupy a spot within both of our top 2 books, so we are thoroughly excited to cover this topic! With several passes through the novel under each of our belts we hope you enjoyed preparing for this episode as much as we did! We are looking forward to sharing our drinks and minds with you on this Book Breakdown.   -   Flights: 01:47 | Whats on our Minds: 06:33 | Icebreaker: 18:11 | Discussion: 33:09 | Nelson's Rabbit Hole, The Ansible  47:33 | Dalton's Rabbit Hole, The Formics 1:08:31    -    Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e19-books-ender-s-game-book-breakdown   -      -   Reach out to us on:     Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEeOur website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -   Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -   Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -   Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

After much anticipation we are finally able to explore the Jagged Earth expansion to Spirit Island! We spend the topic breaking down the spirits, analyzing their play styles, powers, and weaknesses. We also discuss an icebreaker that lets us play the critic and introduce a new ranking system for discussing our tasty beverages.   -   Flights: 01:30 | Whats on our Table: 07:57 | Icebreaker: 18:07 | Discussion: 28:45 | Volcano Looming High: 32:32 | Stone's Unyielding Defiance: 36:44 | Shifting Memory of Ages: 41:37 | Grinning Trickster Stirs Up Trouble: 46:10 | Lre of the Deep Wilderness: 49:37 | Many Minds Move as One: 54:14 | Shroud of Silent Mist: 59:37 | Vengeance as a Burning Plague: 1:04:36 | Fractured Days Split the Sky: 1:09:22 | Starlight Seeks its Form: 1:16:00     -    Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e18-games-spirit-island-jagged-earth-exploration   -      -   Reach out to us on:     Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEeOur website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -   Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -   Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -   Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

Our most prepared-for episode to date, we employ the skills developed in our previous book episodes to analyze the Lord of the Rings trilogy! Join us for some drinks and a good series in this first of many Book Breakdowns to come!   -   Flights: 01:28 | Whats on our Minds: 05:50 | Icebreaker: 15:47 | Discussion: 29:58 | Nelson's Rabbit Hole, The other Rings of Power  42:17 | Dalton's Rabbit Hole, The Pantheon 1:15:53    -    Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e17-books-lord-of-the-rings-book-breakdown   -      -   Reach out to us on:     Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEeOur website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -   Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -   Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -   Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!

We are continuing our series in Mechanics Exploration with Worker Placement! We cover all the classics and hopefully some new names. With a too-spicy bourbon and a sweet ale from the past we are excited to talk through this excellent genre!   -   Flights: 01:05 | Whats on our Table: 07:25 | Icebreaker: 19:17 | Discussion: 32:23 | Recommendations: 45:03   -    Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e15-games-worker-placement-it-gets-the-meeple-going   -      -   Reach out to us on:     Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEeOur website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com   -   Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos   -   Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights!   -   Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!