An in depth look at games, Gamers, and why we play
Jack, Luke, and Jamey get into the nitty gritty of Rise of Fenris, and some overall reflection on the massive tabletop game, Scythe.
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TCbH Team member and frequent reviews contributor Luke Muench guest hosts this episode with Curt Covert, founder of Smirk & Dagger and (more recently) Smirk & Laughter Games.
Hot Links:
Smirk & Dagger - http://www.smirkanddagger.com
Luke’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/LukeMuench
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I spend some time talking with Eric about the lengthy history of Spirit Island, what got him into designing in the first place, and what his project goals were for the latest expansion, Jagged Earth. You can check out our first look at the expansion on youtube, link is below.
Hot Links:
Jagged Earth preview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_utqBCl40M&t=214s
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Carla Kopp, designer, publisher, gamer. She has been cranking out project after project, teaming up with everyone under the sun. We talk design, conventions, confidence, and the kickstarter for Dreams of Tomorrow, up on kickstarter RIGHT NOW!
Hot Links:
DoT Kickstarter - weirdgiraffe.games/DreamsKS42
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To celebrate our 100th episode, longtime fan and contributor Joshua Simons plays host and interviews Jack. Whether we are talking board games, music, or the events of a person’s past that define them, this is 100% the TCbH you have grown to love. Thank you all for the amazing support over these two years. I can’t wait to see where we go from here!
Josh Simons is a freelance writer and contributor to The Cardboard Herald. You can follow Josh and his creative projects on twitter, @oldroadcreative.
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Rita Orlov is responsible for one of the most ambitious and completely unique tabletop gaming-narrative-experience-adventure-mystery-thingies I’ve ever played. While it’s a struggle to define exactly what to call this new genre of gaming, it’s easy to say that The Tale of Ord is amazing, and after finishing it I could not wait to talk with the mastermind behind it. We talk puzzle design, inspirations, the struggle to balance difficulty, and the manufacturing processes of this amazing thing. If you don’t know what The Tale of Ord is, you can check out our spoiler free reviews of chapters 1 and 2, then 3 and 4, in the links below.
HOT LINKS:
PostCurious Website - https://www.getpostcurious.com/
PostCurious Twitter - https://twitter.com/getpostcurious
PostCurious Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/getpostcurious/
Our Tale of Ord Chapters 1 & 2 Review - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2018/6/19/post-curious-the-tale-of-ord-a-new-type-of-gaming-thingy
Our Tale of Ord Chapters 3 & 4 Review - http://www.cardboardherald.com/reviews/2018/9/3/the-tale-of-old-chapters-3-4-counting-on-venison
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
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Jonathan Weaver is relatively new to the design scene, but he’s recently began the journey from creative daydreaming to pitching games and self publishing. We talk about what has helped him really get a foot hold, how he stays level headed, what makes a good title, and how to be a Christian and make board games, without making distinctly Christian board games.
HOT Links -
Jonathan’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/j_weaves
Gameweaver Facebook Group - https://t.co/vcVaEQPMhB
Genghis: Rising Khan illustration by Lesley Vamos - https://t.co/XGbo5F7QJZ
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On Andrew Birkett’s premiere as a guest host on TCbH, he talks with the lovely Andy Mazeika all about game design, artwork, networking, and kickstarter. This casual conversation is the exact type of insider stuff that we wanted to capture by inviting guests to come on to the show, and we are so glad that Andrew could take some time away from other Atheris Entertainment duties to record this episode.
HOT LINKS:
The Game Maker - https://www.andythegamemaker.com/
Atheris Entertainment - atherisentertainment.com/
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
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There's a special spark to Plaid Hat Games, and from where I'm sitting, that comes down to family, creativity, and ambition. I'm joined by Jerry Hawthorn (designer of Mice & Mystics, Stuffed Fables, and Comanauts) and Plaid Hat founder Colby Dauch (designer of Summoner Wars) to talk about that spark, and these awesome, immersive, and inventive games.
HOT LINKS:
Plaid Hat Games - https://www.plaidhatgames.com
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
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Teammates, friends, accomplices, partners; Asger and Daniel make an awesome duo. We dive into their solo work ranging from Flamme Rouge and Gold Fever, to their joint ventures like Iron Curtain and Frog Riders.
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Asger's Twitter - https://twitter.com/asgergranerud
Daniel's Twitter - https://twitter.com/danielskjoldp
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
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This episode is a little bit different, we'll call it "podeutainment", where I teach a guest (and you) all about the mysteries of Podcasting; or at least as good as I know at this point. Andrew Birkett of Atheris Games has been a long time supporter of The Cardboard Herald. Recently, though, he's been making a big impression in board game media through his own coverage, which can be seen in outlets including Casual Game Insider. Well Andrew is embarking on his own podcasting adventure "Games To Glory" with Cody Thompson of Gold Nugget Games, but first he needs to learn how to podcast! Also lookout for upcoming episodes with Andrew and Cody guest hosting TCbH!
TIME STAMPS:
00:00:10 - Intro - What’s up with this episode?
00:03:08 - Games to Glory Podcast
00:09:30 - Tip # 1 - Get on twitter / Get involved in communities / Who to follow
00:18:12 - Tip # 2 - What kind of mic to get
00:22:10 - Tip # 3 - Sit close to your mic for good sound (with examples!)
00:25:55 - Tip # 4 - Gotta get a program to record with
00:30:46 - Invitation for listener questions, possible future how-to episodes
00:32:17 - Tip # 5 - Manageable Editing / Focus on the core product instead of editing
00:37:26 - Tip # 6 - Focus on small, actionable goals and improvements / don’t be worried about rough starts
00:42:04 - Tip # 7 - What we do for hosting
00:46:30 - Atheris rebranding as Atheris Entertainment
00:49:55 - Tip # 8 - Where does TCbH’s music come from?
00:54:01 - Tip # 9 - Most difficult thing about content creation / Sustainability / Being present
00:58:30 - Upcoming Atheris Game - Ruins of Mars
Total time - 01:04:20
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Atheris Games - www.atherisentertainment.com/
CheapBeats - https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
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I'm joined by friends and TCbH collaborators Luke Muench, Rob Conley and Chris Douglas as we give a quick talk about the state of the Herald. As we get ready to hit 100 episodes, we are planning out our next hundred and we figured it was time to talk about some of the changes you can expect to see. We'll be back to our normal schedule next week.
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Death Force Demo (NSFW) - https://soundcloud.com/darmada/douglas-armada-presents-cd-aka-pumpnic
Ginger Cat Productions - https://www.gcatproductions.com
Budget Board Gamer Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0v04WZTsADORaJxhIgGsew
Can you hear in my voice how excited I am to talk to another board game reviewer? For an hour, we geek out about games, creativity, criticism, and Archipelago. It is absolutely apparent in reading even one of Marc's articles that he lives up to his moniker. If you are listening / reading / viewing my junk and not checking out his, you are doing something wrong.
HOT LINKS:
The Thoughtful Gamer - https://thethoughtfulgamer.com/
TTG Carthage Review - https://thethoughtfulgamer.com/2018/07/26/carthage-review/
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Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
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Emma has become the shining pink beacon of all things aspirational game design, but she's got her fingers in many board game pies. We talk about Confabula Rasa, Abandon All Artichokes, #GameDesignDaily, and more.
HOT LINKS:
Emma's Site - www.emmalarkins.com
Emma's Twitter - https://twitter.com/emmalarkins
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
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Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
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I'm joined by two of the incredible Plaid Hat Crew. We talk about all sorts of new projects including Isaac's upcoming Neon Gods and Callin's Guardians. We talk about everything from butterflies to finding a way to use one's art to communicate feelings. **UPDATE** Since this recording, Plaid Hat HAS announced their next Cross Roads game (those sly dogs) which you can find the link to the announcement in the Hot Links below:
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Plaid Hat Site - https://www.plaidhatgames.com
Gen7 (New Crossroads Game) - https://www.plaidhatgames.com/games/gen7
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Moby Dick, the essence of gaming, art theft, and pervasive gaming; this episode has it all. If it sounds like I am smiling ear to ear while talking to Greg, it's because this was one of the most casual and fun conversations I've had on the podcast in a long time. Greg is a standup dude worth keeping your eye on, because he is busy helping to interpret, shape, and realize the bright future of our hobby in some truly fascinating ways.
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Greg's Twitter - https://twitter.com/gregisonthego
Carnival De Resistance - http://carnivalderesistance.com/
Leviathan - https://www.pastgo.net/leviathan
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Chuck Pint, president of SFR, inc, comes back on the show to talk about the new kickstarter to reprint Swamp Stalkers, which also kicks off the release of the much anticipated 4.0 rules. FULL DISCLOSURE - TCbH did the official "How to Play Dragon Dice 4.0 Rules" video for the campaign, which was sponsored by SFR, Inc. I have no official affiliation with SFR or Dragon Dice, other than being a long time fan, and I happily asked Chuck to come back on the show to talk about Dragon Dice with me.
HOT LINKS:
SFR Site - www.sfr-inc.com/
Dragon Dice Kickstarter -
How To Play Dragon Dice 4.0 Rules Video - https://youtu.be/oVPzpsk5ovw
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I'm joined once again by Mr. Jackson Pope of Eurydice Games, co-designer of the upcoming dexterity duel "FlickFleet". Jackson is passionate about family, games, and creativity, and we talk about all of those things in this fantastic conversation.
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Eurydice Site - www.eurydicegames.co.uk
Flick Fleet BGG Page - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/248878/flickfleet
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If you are an American listener, you might just know Matthias Nagy and Frosted Games as "those people who make the board game advent calendars", but in Germany, Matthias is a podcasting rockstar! Join us as we talk about the importance of the Spiel, the rise of the promo calendar, Frosted Games' upcoming release designed by Uwe Rosenberg's "Reikholt", and more!
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Once again, the wonderful Mr. Stegmaier returns to our show. This is Jamey's 4th appearance (including our New Years' favorite gaming memories special) and we talk about everything from My Little Scythe, to work/life balance, to artwork controversies, to plans for the future. Jamey remains one of the most thoughtful, personable, and hardworking people in the industry, and I already can't wait to have him back on the show.
HOT LINKS & Jamey's previous appearances:
Episode # 60 - Favorite Gaming Memories http://www.cardboardherald.com/podcasts/2017/12/27/episode-60-our-favorite-gaming-memories
Episode # 35 - Jamey Stegmaier Returns http://www.cardboardherald.com/podcasts/2017/7/5/episode-35-jamey-stegmaier-returns
Episode # 07 - Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games http://www.cardboardherald.com/podcasts/2016/12/21/episode-7-jamey-stegmaier-of-stonemaier-games
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