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We breakdown the rules to games so you don't have to.

Rules Explained


    • May 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 52 EPISODES
    • 16 SEASONS


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    Rules Explained - Alignment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 40:55


    Welcome to "Rules Explained," the podcast that delves deep into the intricacies of gaming mechanics and rules! In this episode, we unravel the enigmatic concept of Role Playing Game (RPG) alignment. Join us as we navigate the moral compass of characters in RPGs, exploring the fascinating spectrum of alignments, from lawful good to chaotic evil, and everything in between. We'll analyze the impact of alignment on character development, decision-making, and overall gameplay experience. Whether you're a seasoned RPG enthusiast or new to the world of role-playing, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and tips to enhance your gaming adventures. So grab your dice and tune in to "Rules Explained" for an alignment exploration that will challenge your perceptions and expand your RPG horizons!

    Rules Explained Mutant Crawl Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 68:35


    In this episode of the Rules Explained Podcast, we delve into the post-apocalyptic world of Mutant Crawl Classic. Join our host as they guide you through the game mechanics and rules of this tabletop RPG set in a world filled with dangerous mutants and ancient technology. Learn how to create your own mutant character, navigate the hazards of the wasteland, and unravel the secrets of lost civilizations. With detailed explanations of character creation, combat, and exploration, this episode is perfect for both newcomers and experienced players looking to brush up on their Mutant Crawl Classic skills. Tune in to the Rules Explained Podcast for expert insights and tips on how to survive and thrive in the radioactive ruins of Mutant Crawl Classic. Whether you're a seasoned RPG player or just starting out, this episode is sure to provide plenty of helpful advice and guidance.

    Rules Explained - Flames of War - Ep3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 24:17


    Welcome to the Flames of War podcast! In this episode, we're diving into the exciting world of wargaming with a focus on the assault phase. Our expert hosts will guide you through the ins and outs of this crucial phase of the game, from setting up your units for success to executing devastating attacks on your opponent. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, you'll find valuable tips and strategies for mastering the assault phase and dominating your opponents on the tabletop. So join us for an in-depth discussion of Flames of War and get ready to take your game to the next level!

    Rules Explained - Flames of War ep02

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 34:00


    Flames of War Ep01

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 34:33


    Welcome to "Rules Explained", the podcast dedicated to demystifying the game of Flames of War. Each episode, we break down the rules of the game in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, providing insights and tips to help you master the game. Whether you're new to Flames of War or a seasoned veteran looking to refine your skills, our expert hosts will guide you through the intricacies of the game and provide valuable strategies and tactics to enhance your gaming experience. Join us as we explore the complex world of Flames of War, and emerge victorious on the battlefield.

    The Creature that ate Sheboygan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 26:25


    Metamorphosis Alpha - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 22:30


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    Metamorphosis Alpha - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 25:26


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    Boot Hill Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 25:23


    Boot Hill Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 34:33


    Rules Explained - Dungeon Crawl Classic Part4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 23:07


    Rules Explained - Dungeon Crawl Classic Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 26:22


    Rules Explained - Dungeon Crawl Classic Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 27:58


    Rules Explained - Dungeon Crawl Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 33:24


    Rob and I go over the old not so old game of Dungeon Crawl Classic.

    Rules Explained- Space 1889 Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 28:27


    Rules Explained -Space 1889

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 30:50


    We go over out first roleplaying game with this classic victorian era space adventure.

    Rules Explained - Star Fleet Battles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 46:17


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    Rules Explained - Chainmail Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 50:37


    We loosely go over the rules for the classic game of Chainmail.

    Rules Explained - Ogre Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 56:15


    We do a play though in this episode.

    Rules Explained - Ogre Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 24:09


    In this episode we go over combat.

    Rules Explained - Ogre Episode3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 24:16


    In this episode we go over the game turn.

    Rules Explained - Ogre Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 23:08


    In this episode we go over the map and the counters.

    Rules Explained - Ogre Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 28:39


    We start going over the rules for the classic game of Ogre.

    Rules Explained - The Awful Green Things From Outer Space Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 50:06


    In this episode we play a game of The Awful Green Things From Outer Space.

    Rules Explained - The Awful Green Things From Outer Space Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 44:34


    In this episode we continue down out Tom Wham rabbit hole and dive into the Awful Green Things from Outer Space. 

    Rules Explained - Snits Revenge Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 40:47


    We play a game of snits revenge. You can view the video of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/IQoOYjmp0QM  

    Rules Explained - Snits Revenge Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 29:22


    We talk about the history of this fantastic game.

    Rules Explained- Catan Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 17:32


    In this episode we finish up talking about the rules and go into the history of the game.

    Rules Explained - Catan Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 22:14


    In this episode we go over the game turn.

    Rules Explained - Catan Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 25:44


    We are starting with Catan, we go over the history of the game and game setup. Links: Rules Explained on Apple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsRules Explained on YouTubeGoogle Podcastreddit

    Rules Xplained X-Wing Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 15:46


    We conclude our X-wing rules. In this episode we are going over obstacles and squad building. You can get to the online squad builder at https://squadbuilder.fantasyflightgames.com

    Rules Xplained X-Wing Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 19:23


    Link to squad builderhttps://squadbuilder.fantasyflightgames.comPartial ManeuversAdvanced ManeuversKoiogran TurnTallon RollTiming and AbilitiesAdditional Token RulesIon Tokens

    Rules Xplained X-Wing Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 17:57


    In this episode we go over upgrade cards

    Rules Xplained X-Wing Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 19:10


    In this episode we are going over actions.

    Rules Xplained X-Wing Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 18:06


    In this episode we go over phase 4: engagement phase

    Rules Xplained X-Wing Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 12:21


    In this episode we go over Phase 1 through 3.

    Rules Xplained X-Wing Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 14:11


    We go over the game setup.

    Rules Xplained X-Wing Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 25:44


    In this episode we start a new series going over the rules for FFG X-Wing.

    Rules Explained - Warhammer 40,00 Rogue Trader Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 54:39


    Our final episode of Rogue Trader. We go over the remaining parts of the book.

    Rules Explained - Warhammer 40,00 Rogue Trader Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 26:51


    In this episode we go over mutations and point values.

    Rules Explained - Warhammer 40,00 Rogue Trader Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 32:01


    In this episode we go over psionics.

    Rules Explained - Warhammer 40,00 Rogue Trader Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 14:01


    In this episode we go over Personalities.

    Rules Explained - Warhammer 40,00 Rogue Trader Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 32:09


    In this episode we go over Ariel combat.

    Rules Explained - Warhammer 40,00 Rogue Trader Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 27:40


    In this episode we go over dreadnoughts and robots.

    Rules Explained - Warhammer 40,00 Rogue Trader Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 33:00


    In this episode we go over vehicles.

    Rules Explained - Warhammer 40,00 Rogue Trader Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 24:27


    In this episode we go over buildings.

    Rules Explained - Warhammer 40,00 Rogue Trader Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 27:47


    In this episode we go over the reserve and psychology phase.

    Rules Explained - Warhammer 40,00 Rogue Trader Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 23:43


    We finish up Hand to Hand part 2. Rob talks about the dreaded d6 and John solves world wars.

    Rules Explained - Warhammer 40,00 Rogue Trader Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 27:19


    We talk about Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader - Hand to Hand part 1

    Rules Explained - Warhammer 40,00 Rogue Trader Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 28:49


    In this episode we go over armor saves and weapon deviation. 

    Rules Explained - Warhammer 40,00 Rogue Trader Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 38:14


    Just a couple guys talking about the history and rules of Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader. 

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