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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the keeping of houseplants. In the news, the fascists are going after Harvard, but Harvard is fighting back in multiple ways. I recommend the free course "U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies." More interesting is the (not free) Public Leadership Credential. Long Island City finally has good bagels, and next week brings us a bunch of exiting nerd stuff including John Wick: Ballerina, The Phoenician Scheme, and Deltarune. Also Rym got a 1/4 scale Dig Dug machine.Related LinksForum ThreadHouseplantsDiscord ChatHouseplantsBluesky PostHouseplantsThings of the DayRym - PizzaScott - Real Real Japan
Brendan shares his first impressions of 3 games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won't you?EthnosPaolo MoriRed RisingFantasy Realms (2017)Pulsar 2849 (revisited – 1 Year, 11 Months, 15 Days dusty)Vladimír Suchý51st State: Master SetImperial Settlers (2014)Have you tried these games? If so, what do you think of them? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
Brendan shares his first impressions of 3 games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won't you?EthnosPaolo MoriRed RisingFantasy Realms (2017)Pulsar 2849 (revisited – 1 Year, 11 Months, 15 Days dusty)Vladimír Suchý51st State: Master SetImperial Settlers (2014)Have you tried these games? If so, what do you think of them? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
Coming back together the team catches up on everything weird that's been happening since their return to Vintersmouth and everyone hopes Bizard has the answers!- - - - - - - - - -CAST & CREWPlayers: Amy More, Carla Maxted, Tom Laird and Kyle ClasetDM: Russ MoreDialogue Editing & Sound Design: Russ MoreMusic & Sound Effects: Epidemic Sound, BOOM Library, Sound IdeasCover Art: Matt Garbutt (@artmonkeymg on Instagram)- - - - - - - - - -Enjoying Dumbgeons & Dragons?Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb Dragons Productions for as little as $5 a month with a 7-day free trial and now MERCH after 3-months of patronage! (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdragoncast)Buy our merch! (https://dumbdragons.dashery.com/)Follow our socials and more! - https://linktr.ee/dumbdragons- - - - - - - - - -Advertise on Dumbgeons & Dragons: fableandfolly.com/advertise/Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tonight on GeekNights, we review two Spiel des Jahres 2025 nominees — Flip 7 and Krakel Orakel — plus Context, a game that's harder the smarter you are. In the news, Rym has been diving deep into VRchat's true value, Shadow Labyrinth's mazes are revealed, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 dropped roll cancels from Capcom vs SNK 2, and Apple bought the creators of Sneaky Sasquatch.Related LinksForum ThreadFlip 7, Krakel Orakel, and ContextDiscord ChatFlip 7, Krakel Orakel, and ContextBluesky PostFlip 7, Krakel Orakel, and ContextThings of the DayRym - Climbers Really Out Here Grabbing Glass NowScott - Six Degrees of Ryu
Brendan shares thoughts about Stories being adapted into board games, and what makes them work. Join us, won't you?Capture the feeling of the sourceJaws (2019)The Goonies: Never Say Die (2021)Back to the Future: An Adventure Through Time (2016)Adapting but with a generic storyLast Friday (2016)InBetween (2017)Use the setting without imitating the plotRed Rising (2021)The Expanse Board Game (2017)A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition) (2011)Similar but uniqueA Touch of Evil: The Supernatural Game (2008)Obsession (2018)Which games do you think do a good job translating story into game experience?PU&D742: Stories Adapted into Board GamesTranscript: PDF and TXT
Brendan shares thoughts about Stories being adapted into board games, and what makes them work. Join us, won't you?Capture the feeling of the sourceJaws (2019)The Goonies: Never Say Die (2021)Back to the Future: An Adventure Through Time (2016)Adapting but with a generic storyLast Friday (2016)InBetween (2017)Use the setting without imitating the plotRed Rising (2021)The Expanse Board Game (2017)A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition) (2011)Similar but uniqueA Touch of Evil: The Supernatural Game (2008)Obsession (2018)Which games do you think do a good job translating story into game experience?PU&D742: Stories Adapted into Board GamesTranscript: PDF and TXT
Having returned from the Fey, the group comes to see that not everything is as they left it Dealing with a trip to the Fey is one thing, but this is ridiculous!- - - - - - - - - -CAST & CREWPlayers: Amy More, Carla Maxted, Tom Laird and Kyle ClasetDM: Russ MoreDialogue Editing & Sound Design: Russ MoreMusic & Sound Effects: Epidemic Sound, BOOM Library, Sound IdeasCover Art: Matt Garbutt (@artmonkeymg on Instagram)- - - - - - - - - -Enjoying Dumbgeons & Dragons?Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb Dragons Productions for as little as $5 a month with a 7-day free trial and now MERCH after 3-months of patronage! (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdragoncast)Buy our merch! (https://dumbdragons.dashery.com/)Follow our socials and more! - https://linktr.ee/dumbdragons- - - - - - - - - -Advertise on Dumbgeons & Dragons: fableandfolly.com/advertise/Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hey Now Cabalists! The Founders are back at it again with another episode jam-packed with tabletop gaming mayhem! The gang kicks things off by talking about their plans for Origins and how they're using Chaz Marler's new website, GameNightPicks.com. Then it's on to the games they've been playing including Corps of Discovery, Tales of the Arthurian Knights, Galileo Galilei, House of Fado, Agemonia, and a feature review of the epic Cyclades Legendary Edition by Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc. Tony T delivers the best damn tabletop gaming news segment in all of podcasting followed by a juicy discussion about player interaction. Corps of Discovery: 00:05:25, Tales of the Arthurian Knights: 00:14:12, Galileo Galilei: 00:28:38, House of Fado: 00:35:56, Agemonia: 00:41:29, Cyclades Legendary Edition: 00:57:13, News with Tony T: 01:32:45, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:34:10. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.
This week, Jeremy, Liv & Candace are joined by Christian Navarro & Luis Carazo to talk all about their incredible new show Tales Unrolled. Tales Unrolled: Alma is a dark, fantasy mystery that explores themes like ancestry, sacrifice, lineage, and legacy. There is also a healthy dose of romance! Watch new episodes of Tales Unrolled every Tuesday on YouTube, on the Tales Unrolled YouTube channel, or as a podcast with extra sound design on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen.New episodes of Tales Unrolled: Alma drop weekly on Tuesdays.And speaking of awesome new stuff!!!!Our very first official campaign setting module, City of the Black Rose: A Dark Metropolis Campaign Setting, set in non-other than Mavros, will be launching on...---------------------------------------------- MAY 28TH 2025 ----------------------------------------------Be sure to be among the first notified of its launch, as we'll have tiers and goals featuring limited edition merch (which you can get a sneak peak at over on the Patreon!)Follow the halflings! Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright, Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @doesdarkmagicFind all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role - thanks Brennan!Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or emailSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episode 579: Narrative Choice or Paragraph Games Episode release date is May 21, 2025 Show Notes Meeple Nation discusses several games that include the narrative or paragraph game mechanic. Come join us at the game table and find some new and amazing games. Sponsorship Game Toppers SaltCON Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation Become a Chanameeple Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) Nathan Welcome to the Moon Douglas Clans of Caledonia From the Moon Andy Return to Dark Tower Zombicide White Death Narrative Choice and Paragraph Games. The Narrative Choice or Paragraph Games mechanic puts a strong emphasis on storytelling and player agency through making decisions that directly influence the narrative's progression. Instead of relying solely on traditional game mechanics like dice rolling or resource management to drive the plot, these games present players with textual descriptions, scenarios, and choices that lead to different outcomes and further narrative branches. Think of it like a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book integrated into a board game experience. Players often read paragraphs of text that describe a situation, and then they are presented with a set of choices. Each choice directs them to a different paragraph or section, unfolding the story in a unique way based on their decisions. Here's how the mechanic typically works: Narrative Presentation: The game presents story elements through text, often in the form of cards, books, or even app-based interfaces. These descriptions set the scene, introduce characters, and present challenges. Choice Points: At key moments in the narrative, players are given distinct options on how to proceed. These choices can range from dialogue options and actions to strategic decisions that have narrative consequences. Branching Narrative: Each choice leads to a different part of the story. This might involve reading a specific paragraph number, drawing a particular card, or triggering a new event within the app. The narrative unfolds non-linearly based on the collective decisions of the players. Consequences: The choices players make often have consequences that affect the ongoing narrative. This could involve changes in character relationships, the availability of future options, the acquisition of items, or even the overall outcome of the game. Emergent Storytelling: While the core narrative is pre-written, the combination of player choices leads to a unique emergent story for each playthrough. Different groups of players, or even the same group playing again, will likely experience the narrative in a different sequence and with different outcomes. Narrative Choice or Paragraph Games Scythe Chronicles of Drunagor Stars of Akarios Above and Below Near and Far Star Wars: Outer Rim Star Wars: Outer Rim - Unfinished Business My Father's Work Folklore the Affliction Gloomhaven Frosthaven Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated SeaFall Wingspan ISS Vanguard Bureau of Investigation: Investigations in Arkham & Elsewhere Lost Ones Too Many Bones Tainted Grail Sleeping Gods The Witcher: Old World Vagrantsong Waste Knights Tamashii T.I.M.E. Stories Forgotten Waters The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – The Adventure Game Sea of Legends Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein Oil Town Roll Player Adventures Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island Kingdom Death: Monster Maracaibo This War of Mine The Witcher: Old World Legacy of Dragonholt Aftermath Oltree Nathan Andy Aeon Trespass: Odyssey Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure Game Near and Far Folklore: The Affliction The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – The Adventure Game Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein Sea of Legends Oil Town Etherfields Dragon Quest Sleeping Gods Douglas Scythe Too Many Bones Tainted Grail Sleeping Gods Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies TIME Stories ISS Vanguard The Witcher: Old World Star Wars: Outer Rim Clank! Legacy Earthborn Rangers My Fathers Work Waste Knights Tamashii
Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss capacity management. It's changed a lot over the years. In the news, evil people are trying to accelerate climate change, and a silly camera is coming.Related LinksForum ThreadCapacity ManagementDiscord ChatCapacity ManagementBluesky PostCapacity ManagementThings of the DayRym - Lemmings: How DMA Design Redefined Puzzle GamesScott - What's the Longest Trip You Can Make With a MetroCard?
Brendan shares his thoughts and experiences about asymmetric games. Join us, won't you?Free Radicals (2022)Emergent AsymmetryOrléans (2014)Everdell (2018)Minor Asymmetry – competitiveObsession (2018)7 Wonders (2010)Minor Asymmetry – cooperativePandemic (2008)Horrified (2019)Flash Point: Fire Rescue (2011)Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle (2016)Major Asymmetry – competitiveAndroid: Netrunner (2012)Root (2018)Vast: The Crystal Caverns (2016)A Gest of Robin Hood (2024)Sidereal Confluence (2017)XCOM: The Board Game (2015)Captain Sonar (2016)Spirit Island (2017)How do you feel about asymmetric games? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
This Issue! The Coolest Guys in Mario, OH discuss trailers for Superman, Ironheart, and Spider-Noir, the Return of the Rocketeer being shelved, the King of the Hill revival teaser image, Nic Cage's John Madden biopic, Jessica Jones returning to Daredevil, the Buffy revival, there can only be one Henry Cavill, ask the question "what is The Paper," and the HBO Max name change... again. Enjoy! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool stuff? Well, now you can get a shirt or mug with our logo! Head to our TeePublic (https://www.teepublic.com/user/nerdoverloadnow) page to check them out!
Send us a textIn EPISODE TWO HUNDRED FOUR (204) of the "LOOK OUT, SIR! 40K" Podcast we discuss the following Warhammer related topics: 0:00 – THE PODCAST INTRO, HELLO!4:06 – THE 5 STAR REVIEW BIT | APPLE PODCASTS USA | PHILMARSHAL10:10 – DISCUSSING AND REVIEWING CODEX EMPEROR'S CHILDREN2:33:04 – THE RAMBLING AND BADLY RECORDED OUTRO BIT Please consider supporting us on PATREON, which occasionally features fancy EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/lookoutsir40k We also have MERCHANDISE: https://www.rev-level.com/lookoutsir40k OUR SOCIAL MEDIA:We repeatedly ask for community questions via our Facebook and Instagram accounts and get notified when new episodes are live.• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lookoutsir/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lookoutsir40k/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lookoutsir40k ABOUT THE HOSTS: Dan is the more competitive minded of the show hosts. Noting that he used to be better at 40k, but these days he's bang average. But he is one of the few people whose won the prestigious, Warhammer World “Knight of the Inner Circle” award. A try hard gamer with a heart of gold who is as humble as he is handsome. ;)• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.r.invested.in.unexpected/ Philip is better known as a hobbyist, painter, converter, rather than a gamer. And when Phil is not beavering away on his various projects, he is making/selling his own resin upgrade kits. Philip's Death Korps of Krieg army has won several Best Army/Painting Awards over the years... take a drink every time they are mentioned! He is presently working on a Minotaurs Space Marine army and an ever-growing Inquisition collection. • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetabletop/• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxBqN_9PHjajPLoIKKNi6w Thanks very much for taking the time to listen and by extension support our podcast. We hugely appreciate it and hope that you enjoy the show.
Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently. Join us, won't you?Ponzi Scheme (2015)Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King (2015)Free Radicals (2022)Lords of Waterdeep (2012)Moon Colony Bloodbath (2025)Dominion (2008)Have you played any of these games? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.Transcript: TXT or PDF
This week, Jeremy, Liv & Candace are joined by the co-founders of Smiling Mythos Games, Jacob Mooney and Billy Eline, chatting about the making of their game Machine: Impossible - Fast and Furious meets Cyberpunk meets Mission: Impossible meets dice! We dive into the inspirations behind the making of the game, take a brief tangent to discuss the horrors of Darth Jar-Jar, and then build a world in Machine: Impossible ourselves.Check out Machine: Impossible on itch.io!And speaking of world building...Our very first official campaign setting module, City of the Black Rose: A Dark Metropolis Campaign Setting, set in non-other than Mavros, will be launching on...---------------------------------------------- MAY 28TH 2025 ----------------------------------------------Be sure to be among the first notified of its launch, as we'll have tiers and goals featuring limited edition merch (which you can get a sneak peak at over on the Patreon!)Follow the halflings! Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright, Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @doesdarkmagicFind all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role - thanks Brennan!Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or emailSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the painting of minis, from Ral Partha to Ralidium. In the news, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) will likely (and justifiably) strike, here's a starting point if you are interested in the dynamics of a broader anti-fascist General Strike, and the Twitter AI is obsessed with defending South African white supremacists.Related LinksForum ThreadPainting MiniaturesDiscord ChatPainting MiniaturesBluesky PostPainting MiniaturesThings of the DayRym - The Violent World of Football UltrasScott - KUNG FURY 2 FILTRADO!
The group pull out all the stops as they close in on their target, Calder's Dream and the golden musical notes.- - - - - - - - - -CAST & CREWPlayers: Amy More, Carla Maxted, Tom Laird and Kyle ClasetDM: Russ MoreDialogue Editing & Sound Design: Russ MoreMusic & Sound Effects: Epidemic Sound, BOOM Library, Sound IdeasCover Art: Matt Garbutt (@artmonkeymg on Instagram)- - - - - - - - - -Enjoying Dumbgeons & Dragons?Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb Dragons Productions for as little as $5 a month with a 7-day free trial and now MERCH after 3-months of patronage! (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdragoncast)Buy our merch! (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dumbgeons-dragons-podcast-store)Follow our socials and more! - https://linktr.ee/dumbdragons- - - - - - - - - -Advertise on Dumbgeons & Dragons: fableandfolly.com/advertise/Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tonight on GeekNights, we review Quacks, previously released as The Quacks of Quedlinburg in 2018. It's a push your luck game that is fun, but just short of greatness. (That's rare praise from GeekNights). In the news, Greater Than Games is forced to reduce staff in light America's ridiculous tariff war, and tabletop companies are suing our president over America's ridiculous tariff war.Related LinksForum ThreadQuacks (of Quedlinburg)Discord ChatQuacks (of Quedlinburg)Bluesky PostQuacks (of Quedlinburg)Things of the DayRym - The Horn of GeddonScott - CYBRLICH and the Death Cult of Labor
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Episode 578: Network or Route Building Games We Don't Own Episode release date is May 14, 2025 Show Notes This week we are at the final connection of our Network or Route building games discussion. All routes are closing in this episode. For those who may have missed it, network or route building games where players are establishing connections between points on the board or map. For this last episode in this series, we will be looking at the larger list of top rated network or route building games according to BGG. I selected the Network or Route building Mechanic and limited that search to games that are rated with 7 stars or higher, and each of these games must have a minimum of 2000 user ratings. So let's get on board and punch the ticket of this discussion of network building games at the game table. Sponsorship Game Toppers SaltCON Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation Become a Chanameeple Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) Nathan Beer and Bread Gift of Tulips Tower Up 3000 Scoundrels Great Western Trail Ahoy Targi Stamp Swap Welcome to the Moon Living Forest Bonsai Douglas Biome Gray Knight Games Andy Top network or route building games Concordia Concordia Venus Smartphone Yokohama The Guild of Merchant Explorers Age of Innovation Terra Mystica Gaia Project Terra Nova Ginkgopolis Carnegie Imperial Steam Empire Builder 1846: The Race for the Midwest Clans of Caledonia Dinosaur Island: Rawr ‘n Write DinoGenics Near and Far Pipeline Framework Keyflower
Brendan shares his experience with Frosthaven's campaign storytelling, reflecting on how it works and where it comes up short. Join us, won't you?Frosthaven (2022)Gloomhaven (2017)Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition)Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game (2014)What do you think of Frosthaven‘s storytelling style? Share your experiences over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
Aslynn the Night Hag has appeared in a vision! While only Saturnia and Aliadiere experienced this, does it mean she is now aware of our Pathfinders presence? Or was this a manifestation of our heroes greatest fears?If simply eating a berry in this strange land can cause such a vivid daydream, who can say what else they'll find ahead... Like what you hear? Don't forget to follow us online!FacebookInstagramTwitterIf you enjoyed this episode, we'd love to hear from you! Leave a review or share us on your favourite podcasting site, and check out our social links for exclusive content!
When you're in a dream-like ethereal space, trying to do the thing and the rolls just aren't working, that's where we find ourselves as the group continues to test the limits of what they know and how they can stop the Banjo Man!- - - - - - - - - -CAST & CREWPlayers: Amy More, Carla Maxted, Tom Laird and Kyle ClasetDM: Russ MoreDialogue Editing & Sound Design: Russ MoreMusic & Sound Effects: Epidemic Sound, BOOM Library, Sound IdeasCover Art: Matt Garbutt (@artmonkeymg on Instagram)- - - - - - - - - -Enjoying Dumbgeons & Dragons?Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb Dragons Productions for as little as $5 a month with a 7-day free trial and now MERCH after 3-months of patronage! (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdragoncast)Buy our merch! (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dumbgeons-dragons-podcast-store)Follow our socials and more! - https://linktr.ee/dumbdragons- - - - - - - - - -Advertise on Dumbgeons & Dragons: fableandfolly.com/advertise/Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to episode 80 of The Longest Turn Board Gaming Podcast! After talking about some of the games we've been playing lately we discuss our favorite games in our Brackets for games that start with letters A, B, C & D. We go through each bracket to determine which game wins each one. Our listeners submitted brackets trying to best predict which games would advance through our brackets. We announce the winning listener who will be receiving some games from us! Join our discord (link below) to join the competition for our next Bracketology episode. 00:00:00 - Intro Games Played Lately: 00:05:54 - Back Stories 00:13:18 - Fishing 00:21:51 - Schrödinger's Cats 00:27:47 - Orapa Mine 00:33:34 - Star Trek: Captain's Chair 00:46:41 - Fritanga 00:54:05 - A Bracket 01:12:32 - B Bracket 01:24:45 - C Bracket 01:38:08 - D Bracket 01:49:39 - Listener Winner Announced Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/F4kX3Faxxf Other links : https://linktr.ee/Longestturn Affiliate codes: GameNerdz Support us on Buy Me a Coffee!
Brendan shares his thinking about asynchronous learning and online learning. Join us, won't you?How To Teach Board Games Like a ProGames mentioned in the discussionRevive (2022)Underwater Cities (2018)Gaia Project (2017)Age of Innovation (2023)What's your thinking about how best to teach and learn games, particularly for asynchronous play?
Jeremy and Liv are joined once again by Candace the Magnificent, and this week we're discussing our favourite tabletop RPGS that don't involve dungeons and/or dragons, along with some of the truly wild stories that have inspired that love. Including:ShiverSavage WorldsParadox Perfect (listen to our Paradox Perfect playthrough with NADDPOD!)Good Strong HandsThirsty Sword Lesbians (listen to our Thirsty Sword Lesbians playthrough!)Daggerheart (Oh, if you like Daggerheart, you're in for one seriously incredible treat in the next few weeks - more details on our Patreon Soon!)Got a recommendation of your own? Head over to our Patreon to recommend your favourites in this episode's comments!And speaking of your new favourite games...Our very first official campaign setting module, City of the Black Rose: A Dark Metropolis Campaign Setting, set in non-other than Mavros, will be launching in May/June 2025! Be sure to be among the first notified of its launch, as we'll have tiers and goals featuring limited edition merch (which you can get a sneak peak at over on the Patreon!)Follow the halflings! Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright, Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @doesdarkmagicFind all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role - thanks Brennan!Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or emailSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hey now Cabalists and welcome to episode 320 of The Secret Cabal! Origins Game Fair 2025 is nearly here and we're all fired up. If you're going to be there you got to join us for our meetup at the Whistle and Keg on June 20th. Then the gang gets into some of the games they've been playing including Praga Caput Regni, YRO, Obsession Upstairs Downstairs, Space Empires 4x, Biblios and a feature review of Septima from Mind Clash games! Then after Tony T hooks us up with his amazing new segment the Founders jump into another Short Topic Extravaganza. Praga Caput Regni: 00:04:44, YRO: 00:12:55, Obsession Upstairs, Downstairs: 00:21:14, Space Empires 4x: 00:31:33, Biblios: 00:42:28, Septima: 00:58:39, News with Tony T: 01:35:45, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:15:57. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.
In (the very late) Episode LXVIII Mandi recaps her recent Canadian adventures. Mandi and Suz discuss Post Office (and Post Office The Card Game), Venturesome, Mother of Frankenstein Vol 1, and Happy Home. And they serve up part 2 of Great Print and Play Games Game Pie. Video Games mentioned: Star Vaders, Blue Prince, Clair Obscur: Expedition 22, The Excavation of Hob's Barrow, Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Thank you for listening! Please take a moment to rate us on your podcast listening platform. BGG Guild: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/4131 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/saltandsass.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaltandSassGames Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/saltandsassgames Email: SaltAndSassGames@gmail.com
Brendan talks about the games he dusted off in January and February of 2025 but didn't get a chance to talk about again. Join us, won't you?JANUARY Dusty Games– Android: Netrunner (6 Years, 10 Months, 14 Days)– QE (5 Years, 2 Months, 16 Days)– New York Slice (1 Year, 4 Months, 5 Days dusty)– Unspeakable Words (3 Years, 1 Month, 7 Days dusty)– BIGFOOT: Roll & Smash (1 year, 2 Months, 15 Days)– Automobiles (3 Years, 4 Months, 6 Days)– Hues and Cues (2 Years, 1 Month, 6 Days)February Dusty Games– Bloom (1 Year, 7 Months, 12 Days dusty)– Fast Forward: FLEE (3 Years, 7 Months, 16 Days dusty)– Friday (5 Years, 10 Months, 1 Day dusty)– Five Tribes (1 Year, 11 Months, 23 Days dusty)– Calico (2 Years, 6 Months, 3 Days dusty)What games did you dust off in January and February? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
Heading off from Segada into the wilderness of Arcadia, Bo'Boakl, Saturnia and Aliadiere begin their travels deep through these eerie foreign jungles. They left with a warning - what may await them is unlike anything they have ever seen before...Like what you hear? Don't forget to follow us online!FacebookInstagramTwitterIf you enjoyed this episode, we'd love to hear from you! Leave a review or share us on your favourite podcasting site, and check out our social links for exclusive content!
This week, the Funny Boys discuss Polygon.com's sale and subsequent round of layoffs, trailers for Murderbot, Wednesday Season 2, and Predator: Badlands, news about the Weezer movie, the Narnai prequel movie, and the Toys"R"Us movie, as well as a spoiler-free review of Thunderbolts*, Van-Pires, Gilligan's Planet, Nonstanderd McDonalds, Blue Price and more! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool stuff? Well, now you can get a shirt or mug with our logo! Head to our TeePublic (https://www.teepublic.com/user/nerdoverloadnow) page to check them out!
Brendan shares his thoughts on several films he watched in February. Join us, won't you? Saturday Night (2024)Roll Camera!: The Filmmaking Board Game (2021)Paddington 2 (2017)...and then, we held hands. (2015)Watchmen (2009)Heroes Wanted (2014)Love Hurts (2025)Vengeance (2018)The Menu (2022)Dread (2006)The Imitation Game (2014)Turing Machine (2022) What movies did you see in February 2025? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
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Send us a textIn EPISODE TWO HUNDRED THREE (203) of the "LOOK OUT, SIR! 40K" Podcast we discuss the following Warhammer related topics: 0:00 – THE PODCAST INTRO, HELLO!5:17 – THE 5 STAR REVIEW BIT | AUDIBLE DOT COM | SIMON (VERDIGRIS_AND_RUST)19:56 – CODEX ASTRA MILITARUM VIBE CHECK1:03:16 – DISCUSSING AND REVIEWING VARIOUS RULES FROM CODEX ASTRA MILITARUM3:18:06 – WE TALK ABOUT THE FANCY NEW SPACE WOLF'S MINIS3:58:09 – THE RAMBLING OUTRO BIT SIMON was nice enough to give us a 5 STAR REVIEW, and now we're encouraging you to go check out their INSTAGRAM, please do: https://www.instagram.com/verdigris_and_rust/ Please consider supporting us on PATREON, which occasionally features fancy EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.patreon.com/lookoutsir40k We also have MERCHANDISE: https://www.rev-level.com/lookoutsir40k OUR SOCIAL MEDIA:We repeatedly ask for community questions via our Facebook and Instagram accounts and get notified when new episodes are live.• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lookoutsir/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lookoutsir40k/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lookoutsir40k ABOUT THE HOSTS: Dan is the more competitive minded of the show hosts. Noting that he used to be better at 40k, but these days he's bang average. But he is one of the few people whose won the prestigious, Warhammer World “Knight of the Inner Circle” award. A try hard gamer with a heart of gold who is as humble as he is handsome. ;)• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.r.invested.in.unexpected/ Philip is better known as a hobbyist, painter, converter, rather than a gamer. And when Phil is not beavering away on his various projects, he is making/selling his own resin upgrade kits. Philip's Death Korps of Krieg army has won several Best Army/Painting Awards over the years... take a drink every time they are mentioned! He is presently working on a Minotaurs Space Marine army and an ever-growing Inquisition collection. • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetabletop/• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxBqN_9PHjajPLoIKKNi6w Thanks very much for taking the time to listen and by extension support our podcast. We hugely appreciate it and hope that you enjoy the show.
Trigger Warning: non-explicit discussion of sexual assault.This week, Jeremy & Liv are joined by by fellow City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows player Candace the Magnificent to talk specifically about playing femme presenting and female characters in horror Actual Plays and TTRPGS. From how the female/femme experience affects horror role play experiences, to their experiences of how horror TTRPGS and Actual Play can be liberating, and how real-world dynamics can affect the playstyles happening at YOUR table!Also, that vignette with one Connie Chang Jeremy mentioned will be dropping on the Patreon SOON!And speaking of horror...Our very first official campaign setting module, City of the Black Rose: A Dark Metropolis Campaign Setting, set in non-other than Mavros, will be launching in May/June 2025! Be sure to be among the first notified of its launch, as we'll have tiers and goals featuring limited edition merch (which you can get a sneak peak at over on the Patreon!)Follow the halflings! Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright, Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @doesdarkmagicFind all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role - thanks Brennan!Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or emailSummaryStrap in folks! This week, Jeremy, Jasper and Candace the Magnificent address the effect that the US's tariff hike now has on the TTRPG industry, and then - on a lighter note - how to run horror games in a way that fulfils your players.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brendan shares news of his game plays in April 2025. Join us, won't youTop of the Stack, April 2025NEW GAME – Hollywood 1947 XSHELF CLEARER – Space Freaks XNEW GAME 2 – Ponzi Scheme ✓Top 50 Choice – Glory to Rome XShelf of OpportunityExpansion listTop of the Stack, May 2025NEW GAME – Sorcerer CitySHELF CLEARER – Badass Zombie KillersNEW GAME 2 – Fallen AngelTop 50 Choice – Pulsar 2849What games did you play this month? Share your escapades over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
Tonight on GeekNights, we talk about surgery. Warning: we talk about surgery. In the news, capitalism has destroyed Polygon and a federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from deporting people to concentration camps using the archaic Alien Enemies Act of 1798, setting up an existential supreme court showdown.Related LinksForum ThreadSurgeryDiscord ChatSurgeryBluesky PostSurgeryThings of the DayRym - Stealing Power !!Scott - Joon Lee
Brendan talks about what games Taurus gamers might like or be good at. Join us, won't you?Previous Astrology Files episodesAllure.com's “12 Zodiac Signs: Dates and Personality Traits”Serene and Bucolic EnvironmentsOra et Labora (2011)Dorfromantik: The Board Game (2022)Tipperary (2023)LuxuryRococo: Deluxe Edition (2020)Last Will (2011)Ladies & Gentlemen (2013)Stubborn-nessA Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition) (2011)Gloomhaven (2017)Arkham Horror: The Card Game (2016)VenusConcordia Venus (2018)Terraforming Mars: Venus Next (2017)Onward to Venus (2014)What games do you think Taurus Gamers would enjoy? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
The group navigates the floating ethereal dream space of the Banjo Man as they try to piece together clues to get them home before everything they know and love disappears!- - - - - - - - - -CAST & CREWPlayers: Amy More, Carla Maxted, Tom Laird and Kyle ClasetDM: Russ MoreDialogue Editing & Sound Design: Russ MoreMusic & Sound Effects: Epidemic Sound, BOOM Library, Sound IdeasCover Art: Matt Garbutt (@artmonkeymg on Instagram)- - - - - - - - - -Enjoying Dumbgeons & Dragons?Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb Dragons Productions for as little as $5 a month with a 7-day free trial and now MERCH after 3-months of patronage! (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdragoncast)Buy our merch! (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dumbgeons-dragons-podcast-store)Follow our socials and more! - https://linktr.ee/dumbdragons- - - - - - - - - -Advertise on Dumbgeons & Dragons: fableandfolly.com/advertise/Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brendan talks about three games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won't you?Knarr (2023)Civolution (2024)Blood on the Clocktower (2022)Last Will (2011) (revisited)Episodes tagged ‘Last Will‘What do you think of these three games? Share your thoughts over on Boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the acquisition of new gaming consoles. In the news, Overwatch competitive mode adds hero bans, the fourth of the old scrolls are remastered, and Scott has Hemorrhoids. The GeekNights content you crave.Related LinksForum ThreadGetting a New Game ConsoleDiscord ChatGetting a New Game ConsoleBluesky PostGetting a New Game ConsoleThings of the DayRym - Playing & Designing for Transformation in Nordic LarpScott - Archipelago
Jeremy and Candace are joined in the hobbit hole this week by content creators Ginny Di and Pointy Hat, to talk about Dragon Week 25! A recurring community event on YouTube encouraging content creators to come together and make videos about their favourite monsters. And to get real, digging into the lack of minority YouTube content creators in the TTRPG space, why that is, and how DragonWeek is challenging that.Our very first official campaign setting module, City of the Black Rose: A Dark Metropolis Campaign Setting, set in non-other than Mavros, will be launching in May/June 2025! Be sure to be among the first notified of its launch, as we'll have tiers and goals featuring limited edition merch (which you can get a sneak peak at over on the Patreon!)Follow the halflings! Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright, Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @doesdarkmagicFind all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role - thanks Brennan!Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or emailSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Apothecary Diaries anime. It's worth a look, and is on both Crunchyroll and Netflix. In the news, Science Saru is bringing us a very good looking Ghost in the Shell, the Star Wars manga is getting a fancy artbook, and the Rose of Versailles movie is coming to Netflix April 30th. Also get on your Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Apothecary DiariesDiscord ChatThe Apothecary DiariesBluesky PostThe Apothecary DiariesThings of the DayRym - Bone MusicScott - The Evolution of PBS Idents
Staring down The Banjo Man, the group tries to make a break for it - only to realize a tear between worlds doesn't make it super easy to get away!- - - - - - - - - -CAST & CREWPlayers: Amy More, Carla Maxted, Tom Laird and Kyle ClasetDM: Russ MoreDialogue Editing & Sound Design: Russ MoreMusic & Sound Effects: Epidemic Sound, slip.stream, BOOM Library, Sound IdeasCover Art: Matt Garbutt (@artmonkeymg on Instagram)- - - - - - - - - -Enjoying Dumbgeons & Dragons?Consider becoming a Patron of Dumb Dragons Productions for as little as $5 a month with a 7-day free trial and now MERCH after 3-months of patronage! (https://www.patreon.com/dumbdragoncast)Buy our merch! (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dumbgeons-dragons-podcast-store)Follow our socials and more! - https://linktr.ee/dumbdragons- - - - - - - - - -Advertise on Dumbgeons & Dragons: fableandfolly.com/advertise/Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Strap in folks! This week, Jeremy, Jasper and Candace the Magnificent address the effect that the US's tariff hike now has on the TTRPG industry, and then - on a lighter note - how to run horror games in a way that fulfils your players.If you're a small TTRPG-related business owner who's been affected by the tariff hike, and want to talk to us about it to give us a better insight into what's happening, please get in touch at producer@tbhalflings.com.Speaking of horror...Our very first official campaign setting module, City of the Black Rose: A Dark Metropolis Campaign Setting, set in non-other than Mavros, will be launching in May/June 2025! Be sure to be among the first notified of its launch, as we'll have tiers and goals featuring limited edition merch (which you can get a sneak peak at over on the Patreon!)Follow the halflings! Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright, Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @doesdarkmagicFind all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role - thanks Brennan!Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or emailSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Good morning and happy Wednesday, Cabalists! Today the gang kicks things off by spotlighting Erik the Cabalist's homebrew Runebound scenario, packed with Secret Cabal references. Then they dive into the games they've been playing, including Baseball Highlights 2045, Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game, Obsession, Explorers of Navoria, Trick Shot, and a featured review of Moon from Haakon Gaarder. After Tony T's award-winning news segment, the gang launches into a discussion about hooks in board gaming - the things that get us fired up to try new games. Baseball Highlights 2045: 00:05:37, Metal Gear Solid The Board Game: 00:14:09, Obsession: 00:26:08, Explorers of Navoria: 00:38:34, Trick Shot: 00:46:18, Moon: 00:58:56, News with Tony T: 01:27:20, The Hook: 02:21:09. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.
THE KICKSTARTER IS NIGH! With our big release coming soon, so soon, today Jeremy, Liv and Candace are chatting to our pals and partners from Roll & Play Press: Chief Creative Officer Sam Bartlett & Editorial Manager Beth Davies who are elbow deep in bringing the City of the Black Rose: A Dark Metropolis Campaign Setting to life. Join us as we talk about the process of making a modular, system agnostic playbook, how they're making it work for all settings - from D&D to Vampire the Masquerade to Kids on Bikes!Our very first official campaign setting module, City of the Black Rose: A Dark Metropolis Campaign Setting, set in non-other than Mavros, will be launching in May/June 2025! Be sure to be among the first notified of its launch, as we'll have tiers and goals featuring limited edition merch (which you can get a sneak peak at over on the Patreon!)Follow the halflings! Jasper William Cartwright: @JW_Cartwright, Jeremy Cobb: @JeremyCobb1 Liv Kennedy: @doesdarkmagicFind all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/tbhalflings You can buy all our lovely merchandise here! as featured on Critical Role - thanks Brennan!Connect with us on Instagram, Bluesky and Facebook @3blackhalflings, on our Discord, or emailSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.