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Episode 107 - Gavin Vance & Marcus Finlay of Vamoose Co talk Scoffton

November 28, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 107 - Gavin Vance & Marcus Finlay of Vamoose Co talk Scoffton
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Come for the game, stay for the illicit platymoose trading. It's one thing to make a game with a fresh new take on worker placement, it's a whole other thing to be legitimately funny while doing it. I talk with the Vamoose Co boys about their experience as Australian creators, the importance of eating poorly, and the storied history and development leading up to Scoffton's kickstarter, up right now.

Scoffton Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3727734/scoffton-the-all-you-can-eat-buffet-board-game

Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com

Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg

Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald

Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 106 - Ben Rosset, Game Designer and Head of Panda Manufacturing HR

November 21, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 106 - Ben Rosset, Game Designer and Head of Panda Manufacturing HR
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Game designer, convention starter, HR manager, Ben Rosset has been it all. We talk about his transition from DC to Chicago, how he started up with Panda, and cover games including the recently kickstarted Homebrewers and the recently released Castles of Mad King Ludwig.

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Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 105 - J.B. Howell talks Reavers of Midgard and his hundred other signed games

November 14, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 105 - J.B. Howell talks Reavers of Midgard and his hundred other signed games
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Have you heard of J.B. Howell? Give it a year and you’ll be very familiar with his name. With several projects coming out from multiple major publishers, J.B. is a rising star in the world of game design. Join guest host Andrew Birkett of Atheris Entertainment and JB, as they talk about the game design scene in Orlando, JB’s process, and how to work on so many games in parallel. Reavers of Midgard hits kickstarter in November 2018.

HOT LINKS:

Reavers of Midgard Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/152730994/reavers-of-midgard-the-sequel-to-champions-of-midg?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=midgard
Atheris Entertainment - http://atherisentertainment.com
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 104 - Jack, Luke, and Jamey Stegmaier Spoil The Rise of Fenris

November 7, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 104 - Jack, Luke, and Jamey Stegmaier Spoil The Rise of Fenris
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Jack, Luke, and Jamey get into the nitty gritty of Rise of Fenris, and some overall reflection on the massive tabletop game, Scythe.

HOT LINKS:

Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com

Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg

Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald

Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 103 - Curt Covert of Smirk & Dagger/Laughter - Ft. Guest Host Luke Muench

October 31, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 103 - Curt Covert of Smirk & Dagger/Laughter - Ft. Guest Host Luke Muench
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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
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 102 - R. Eric Reuss - The Spirit of the Island

October 24, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 102 - R. Eric Reuss - The Spirit of the Island
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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
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 101 - Carla Kopp can't stop making games!

October 17, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 101 - Carla Kopp can't stop making games!
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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
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 100 - Jack Eddy ft. Guest Host Josh Simons

October 10, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 100 - Jack Eddy ft. Guest Host Josh Simons
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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.

HOT LINKS:
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 99 - Rita Orlov of Post Curious, creator of The Tale of Ord

October 3, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 99 - Rita Orlov of Post Curious, creator of The Tale of Ord
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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
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 98 - Jonathan Weaver talks providence, Rising Khan, and Gameweaver Games

September 26, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 98 - Jonathan Weaver talks providence, Rising Khan, and Gameweaver Games
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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
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 97 - Andy "The Game Maker" Mazeika, with guest host Andrew Birkett

September 19, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 97 - Andy "The Game Maker" Mazeika, with guest host Andrew Birkett
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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
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 96 - Jerry Hawthorne & Colby Dauch talk Comanauts, Gen7, and Plaid Hats!

September 12, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 96 - Jerry Hawthorne & Colby Dauch talk Comanauts, Gen7, and Plaid Hats!
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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
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 94 - Sidekicks Daniel Skjold Pedersen & Asger Harding Granerud

August 29, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 94 - Sidekicks Daniel Skjold Pedersen & Asger Harding Granerud
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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.

HOT LINKS:
Asger's Twitter - https://twitter.com/asgergranerud
Daniel's Twitter - https://twitter.com/danielskjoldp
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 95 - Podcasting 101 with Andrew Birkett and Professor Eddy

August 29, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 95 - Podcasting 101 with Andrew Birkett and Professor Eddy
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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

HOT LINKS:
Atheris Games - www.atherisentertainment.com/
CheapBeats - https://cheapbeatsmusic.bandcamp.com
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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State of the Herald with Chris, Luke, and Jack

August 22, 2018 Jack Eddy
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State of the Herald with Chris, Luke, Rob and Jack
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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.

HOT LINKS:
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551
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

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Episode 93 - Marc Davis; The Thoughtful Gamer

August 15, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 93 - Marc Davis; The Thoughtful Gamer
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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/
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 92 - In which Emma Larkins of #gamedesigndaily shares the hot new jam by Kitten Insect Clone

August 8, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 92 - In which Emma Larkins of #gamedesigndaily shares the hot new jam by Kitten Insect Clone
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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
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 91 - Isaac Vega & Callin Flores wear many plaid hats

August 1, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 91 - Isaac Vega & Callin Flores wear many plaid hats
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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:

HOT LINKS:
Plaid Hat Site - https://www.plaidhatgames.com
Gen7 (New Crossroads Game) - https://www.plaidhatgames.com/games/gen7
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 90 - Greg Loring-"The Loremaster"-Albright explains what the heck is a "pervasive game"

July 25, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 90 - Greg Loring-"The Loremaster"-Albright explains what the heck is a "pervasive game"
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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.

HOT LINKS:
Greg's Twitter - https://twitter.com/gregisonthego
Carnival De Resistance - http://carnivalderesistance.com/
Leviathan - https://www.pastgo.net/leviathan
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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Episode 89 - Chuck Pint of SFR is kickstarting Dragon Dice with new 4.0 Rules!

July 19, 2018 Jack Eddy
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Episode 89 - Chuck Pint of SFR is kickstarting Dragon Dice with new 4.0 Rules!
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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
Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com
Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBLZ33CJXoUffCBF7plpjg
Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald
Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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