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I’ve Been Diced! episode 37: Adam Starkweather May 19, 2022

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Adam Starkweather tells us about his collaborations with Japanese designers on A Victory Lost, Warriors Of God, Fire In The Sky, and A Most Dangerous Time. Adam also tells us about the origins of his two mega-tactical games, Devil’s Cauldron and Where Eagles Dare, and his upcoming wargames, including a Normandy version of Cauldron/Eagles. Plus, […]

I’ve Been Diced! episode 36: Ed Beach May 19, 2022

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Ed Beach discusses his boardgames, including Here I Stand, Virgin Queen, and the Great Campaigns of the American Civil War series. We also talk about Ed’s work on the Civilization V computer game, including the new Gods & Kings expansion. How similar or different are board games and computer games, from a design perspective? Plus, […]

I’ve Been Diced! episode 35: Carl Paradis, designer of No Retreat! May 19, 2022

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Carl Paradis talks about the genesis of the No Retreat! series of wargames, and where they’re headed. We also journey into Carl’s secret Napoleonic room, and we find out about the challenges designing a simpler, faster wargame that’s true to the history. (c) 2012 Tom Grant

I’ve Been Diced! episode 34: Ben Hull May 19, 2022

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Ben Hull stops by for an in-depth discussion of his wargames, including Fields of Fire, the Musket & Pike series, and his upcoming operational game of the Thirty Years War. Plus, Ben throws in a recommendation for historical fiction buffs at the end. (c) 2012 Tom Grant

I’ve Been Diced! episode 33: Go east, middle-aged man! May 19, 2022

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Tom’s trek across the continental United States is done, so we’re back to blab about boardgames. In this episode, we catch up about the games we’ve been playing, from fishing fleets in the Atlantic (Upon A Salty Sea) to battling Brits in North Africa (Battle Academy). We find interesting parallels between FFG’s A Game Of […]

I’ve Been Diced! episode 32: Mage Knight May 19, 2022

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We heard that Mage Knight: The Boardgame was mildly popular, so we’re providing an introduction to the game. What are the core rules, and how do they work together? What are some tips for beginning players? But first, we bemoan the frequency with which many recent games become unavailable. And later, Tom outlines his theory […]

I’ve Been Diced! episode 31: Three player games May 19, 2022

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Three gamers walk into a bar. So what do they play? We discuss three player boardgames: which ones are good, and what makes them work. Plus, a quick historical overview of Eastern Front wargames. Which is a history of history, really. (c) 2012 Tom Grant

I’ve Been Diced! episode 30: The games that got away May 19, 2022

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What are the boardgames we regret not buying, when we had the chance? Which ones do we regret selling? In this episode, we discover how light of heart Dave is, and what a great burden of remorse Tom carries with him. Plus, since we’ve frequently discussed Martin Wallace’s Princes of the Renaissance, Tom gives a […]

I’ve Been Diced! episode 29: 2011 in review May 19, 2022

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Our obligatory but spirited take on 2011. What we liked and hated, what surprised us, what disappointed us. Plus, why Pursuit of Glory is both a great game and a great history lesson. (c) 2011 Tom Grant

I’ve Been Diced! episode 28: Eric Lee Smith May 19, 2022

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Our game designer interviews continue with Eric Lee Smith. Aside from designing classic wargames like Across 5 Aprils, Panzer Command, Ambush!, and The Civil War, Eric is also the founder of Shenandoah Studio, which is bringing wargames like these to the iPad. Plus, a review of both Titan the beloved boardgame and its iPad version. […]

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