A bi-weekly discussion about games of all kinds: video games, board games, and roleplaying games... pretty much anything you can play while sitting down.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 12 minutes
Episode 122a: Heroes Wanted and Just Cause 3
In this episode, Brandon relates a tale of influence gone wrong and Chris sharks noobs in Power Grid. We also talk a bit about our Godbound game, what’s up with the Burning Wheel Codex, and of course, our games of the week. Star Wars Galaxy of...
Episode 121b: I Must Have Powers!
In this episode, we discuss the ever-presence of magical powers in RPGs and why they are so significant. What makes them so important to so many games that listing off more than one or two is difficult? What purpose do they serve, in-character and...
Episode 120b: Never Again!... Probably
In this episode, we discuss many of the games that we will most likely never play again, and most importantly, why! Is this always a bad thing? What makes you not want to play a game again? When will the madness end? Could this possibly be good? -...
Episode 120a: BraveRats or R
In this episode, we discuss some video games and also some board games. We even have time for some RPGs! Through the Ages, Godbound, Valor RPG, BraveRats... if you want to learn more, dig in. Through the Ages Board Game App Port - 01:03 Godbound (of a...
Episode 119b: Balance
In this episode, we discuss the most important, absolutely-critical-to-everyone’s-fun part of a game, balance. What exactly is it? Why does it matter? How is it achieved? And can you actually have fun without it in some way? Balance - 03:00 The...
Episode 119a: Index Card RPG
In this episode, we talk about many platforms Minecrafting in harmony, how much Brandon still hates Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes, the recent rebalances in Overwatch, tequila, scheduling RPGs, and finally, Chris gives us his thoughts on and experiences...
Episode 118b: Advancement in RPGs
In this episode, we talk about the way your characters in an RPG get better. Why is advancement important? What kinds of advancement are there? What can go wrong with advancement systems? Is character change even really that important? Character...
Episode 118a: Death Angel and Tammany Hall
In this episode, Brandon forces refugees to play board games, Chris forces Brandon to play Godbound, Death Angel forces marines to get eaten by totally-not-Zerg, and Tammany Hall forces us to be racist. How bad can it get? Brandon forces refugees to...
Episode 117b: Gen Con 2017
In this episode, Chris regales us with stories from the biggest, oldest, and stickiest board game convention on the planet Earth. What games did he see? What costumes? What are the best games he played? The worst? Is there any thing worse than...
Episode 117a: Guild Wars 2 and Tiny Epic Quest
In this episode, Chris makes RPG kits, gets detailed about the Index Card RPG, and plays Sequence for the first time. Brandon talks about the best MMO ever, again. And both of them play Tiny Epic Quest from Gen Con! Brandon's GotW: Guild Wars 2 -...