Episode 49 - Our Review Criteria Raf and Charlie talk racing and pirates before discussing the nuances of evaluating games, rating them, and general critique. Excited About - 1:20 Euphoria - 4:45 Deadline - 16:30 Downforce - 29:00 Rum and Bones Second Tide - 40:35 Review Criteria - 57:50 iTunes Soundcloud Stitcher Podcast RSS 08/10/2017
Raf and Charlie talk racing and pirates before discussing the nuances of evaluating games, rating them, and general critique. Excited About - 1:20 Euphoria - 4:45 Deadline - 16:30 Downforce - 29:00 Rum and Bones Second Tide - 40:35 Review Criteria - 57:50 iTunes Soundcloud Stitcher Podcast RSS
The Cthulhu Wars Factions - Part 2 In my first article I ruminated on the four factions caged in the Cthulhu Wars core box. Those four lords of destruction are varied and potent, yet their three aftermarket counterparts are definitely no slouches. A faction expansion is likely a newcomer’s first secondary purchase in this line and for good reason. It opens up five player games as well as boosting matchup options and the overall depth of play. With a game so intensely focused on asymmetry and reaction, one delicate shift and the 08/07/2017
In my first article I ruminated on the four factions caged in the Cthulhu Wars core box. Those four lords of destruction are varied and potent, yet their three aftermarket counterparts are definitely no slouches. A faction expansion is likely a newcomer’s first secondary purchase in this line and for good reason. It opens up five player games as well as boosting matchup options and the overall depth of play. With a game so intensely focused on asymmetry and reaction, one delicate shift and the
The Cthulhu Wars Factions - Part 1 Cthulhu Wars, primarily, is a game of asymmetry. The multitude of unique factions form the conduit through which participants experience play. They set the rules and boundaries. They determine how and why you will roll out your fetid tongue and spread malady across the withering earth. Each faction slots into a specific play-style. They possess different strategic considerations and alter the unwritten rules of interaction. Including Windwalker and removing The Black Goat not only modifies your 08/03/2017
Cthulhu Wars, primarily, is a game of asymmetry. The multitude of unique factions form the conduit through which participants experience play. They set the rules and boundaries. They determine how and why you will roll out your fetid tongue and spread malady across the withering earth. Each faction slots into a specific play-style. They possess different strategic considerations and alter the unwritten rules of interaction. Including Windwalker and removing The Black Goat not only modifies your
Spotlight - Kwanchai Moriya I’m super excited and honored to have Kwanchai Moriya (official website) on this edition of Spotlight. One of my favorite artists in the industry working on a wide range of products, his style is immediately recognizable and incredibly endearing and evocative. Please welcome Kwanchai. Hi Kwanchai! Welcome to Spotlight. Please let everyone know very quickly who you are. Hi my name is Kwanchai. I’m an illustrator, mostly focused on board games and children’s books. He also does crafts. Let's 08/01/2017
I’m super excited and honored to have Kwanchai Moriya (official website) on this edition of Spotlight. One of my favorite artists in the industry working on a wide range of products, his style is immediately recognizable and incredibly endearing and evocative. Please welcome Kwanchai. Hi Kwanchai! Welcome to Spotlight. Please let everyone know very quickly who you are. Hi my name is Kwanchai. I’m an illustrator, mostly focused on board games and children’s books. He also does crafts. Let's
The Raxxon Papers By clicking the below link you are stating that you are at least 18 years of age. You also waive all rights for legal action and hereby agree to not disclose any information pertaining or relating to Raxxon Pharmaceuticals. I CERTIFY THAT I AM 18 OR OLDER AND ASSUME ALL PERSONAL LIABILITY 07/27/2017
By clicking the below link you are stating that you are at least 18 years of age. You also waive all rights for legal action and hereby agree to not disclose any information pertaining or relating to Raxxon Pharmaceuticals. I CERTIFY THAT I AM 18 OR OLDER AND ASSUME ALL PERSONAL LIABILITY
Episode 48 - Cthulhu Wars: The Definitive Review (For Now) Calvin is back! He joins us to talk about Netrunner: Terminal Directive! Raf and Charlie talk the games they've been playing, share the plans for a GenCon meetup, and then get into a big review of everything Cthulhu Wars. Inside Voices - 0:01:45 Netrunner Terminal Directive - 0:03:52 Rebellion Expansion - 0:22:26 Warhammer 40k - 0:34:25 Meetups - 0:48:59 Cthulhu Wars Review- 0:53:27 iTunes Soundcloud Podcast RSS Stitcher 07/27/2017
Calvin is back! He joins us to talk about Netrunner: Terminal Directive! Raf and Charlie talk the games they've been playing, share the plans for a GenCon meetup, and then get into a big review of everything Cthulhu Wars. Inside Voices - 0:01:45 Netrunner Terminal Directive - 0:03:52 Rebellion Expansion - 0:22:26 Warhammer 40k - 0:34:25 Meetups - 0:48:59 Cthulhu Wars Review- 0:53:27 iTunes Soundcloud Podcast RSS Stitcher
Raf Reviews - Cthulhu Wars A lot has been said about Cthulhu Wars since it emerged onto the scene like a squid-faced demi god surfacing from the sea. It’s big, it’s imposing, it’s expensive, and people questioned whether the hobby could support premium games. That question has long been settled. Cthulhu Wars was the first and is still one of the best huge-box premium games, though the imposing package belies a streamlined gaming experience that is surprisingly simple to slip into. It’s a game that’s easy to learn yet 07/21/2017
A lot has been said about Cthulhu Wars since it emerged onto the scene like a squid-faced demi god surfacing from the sea. It’s big, it’s imposing, it’s expensive, and people questioned whether the hobby could support premium games. That question has long been settled. Cthulhu Wars was the first and is still one of the best huge-box premium games, though the imposing package belies a streamlined gaming experience that is surprisingly simple to slip into. It’s a game that’s easy to learn yet
Calvin's Corner - Putting the Cape in Caper: Age of Thieves Welcome to Hadria, land of heists and holdup artists, clockpunk gadgets and windup gizmos. This is Age of Thieves. Colin isn't very good at this whole sneaking thing. You know that scene in the heist movie when all the plans have hit the fan and the team has to improvise their way through the ensuing chaos? Or that scene where the cast simultaneously discovers that everyone has just sold out everyone else? Age of Thieves is that, but with crossbows & flame grenades; a game of narrow escapes 07/20/2017
Welcome to Hadria, land of heists and holdup artists, clockpunk gadgets and windup gizmos. This is Age of Thieves. Colin isn't very good at this whole sneaking thing. You know that scene in the heist movie when all the plans have hit the fan and the team has to improvise their way through the ensuing chaos? Or that scene where the cast simultaneously discovers that everyone has just sold out everyone else? Age of Thieves is that, but with crossbows & flame grenades; a game of narrow escapes