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Ep. 12: CCGs And LCGs ft. Lukas Litzsinger May 26, 2017

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Recorded right before Destiny Weekend; Lukas Litzsinger (designer of Star Wars: Destiny) joins us to weigh the pros and cons between collectible card games and living card games. Steven tries Robert's newest mixed drink.

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Ep. 11: Are Tournaments Good For Tabletop? May 19, 2017

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The lead up to Destiny Weekend has raised a lot of questions about the ways in which we get together to play. Join us for an assessment of the tournament structure, and whether or not it should remain the go-to format for organized play! Jonathan hosts a Eurovision party. Steven and Zach play Guild Ball.

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Ep. 10: Star Wars Worlds Recap May 12, 2017

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What a week! Join us for a rundown of Star Wars Worlds 2017, complete with Destiny and X-Wing tournament experiences, a lesson learned from Star Wars LCG, and veterans Daniel and Paul facing off during Imperial Assault. Jonathan praises the X-Wing community. Zach and Steven worry about Spirit of Rebellion.

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Ep. 9: What Is Next For Tabletop? ft. Andrew Navaro May 05, 2017

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We take time from Star Wars Worlds to examine what the future of tabletop games could be, with special guest Andrew Navaro (Head of FFG Studio). Steven discloses his secret to letting go of old possessions and minimizing. Zach attends Tim's wedding. And Andrew talks about his latest video game experiences.

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Ep. 8: Can You Have Fun Playing Any Game? Apr 28, 2017

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Board games are meant to be a source of enjoyment right? We delve into what aspects of games take us out of the experience, and what it means to just have a fun time. Robert finds a nice spot for brunch. Steven discusses his concert experience with The Flaming Lips. And we briefly go over our Reddit AMA.

Our Reddit AMA

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Ep. 7: Is L5R the Next Big Game? Apr 21, 2017

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We dissect the newest living card game, Legend of the Five Rings, and voice our predictions for its success or failure. Zach shares his experiences at Star Wars Celebration and the Coruscant Open, and everyone suggests potential "gateways" into non-Euro games.

Legend of the Five Rings announcement article: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2017/4/19/legend-of-the-five-rings-the-card-game/

Preorder your L5R core set here:https://goo.gl/DlxR4G

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Ep. 6: How Do You Prepare for an Event? Apr 14, 2017

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Events are the lifeblood of tabletop gaming, with local and worldwide communities gathering to share memorable experiences face to face. But attending these events, especially for the first time, can be intimidating, exhausting, or downright confusing. Join us for a plethora of tips learned over the past decade that are sure to make your next event more enjoyable than ever!

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Ep. 5: Should you Blame the Dice? Apr 07, 2017

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Zach, Steven, and Jonathan remember their week of movies and pre-releases. The purpose and practicality of dice in tabletop are dissected. And Jonathan shares his experience on what it takes to be a good Game Master.

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Ep. 4: Designing Cooperative Games ft. Matt Newman Mar 31, 2017

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Zach, Steven, and Arkham Horror Lead Developer Matt Newman discuss what it takes to create a cooperative tabletop game, and what makes a memorable gaming experience. Zach and Steven talk about their Adepticon trip, and Matt shares one of his favorite gaming moments, as well as answering audience questions.

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Ep. 3: Should Tabletop Games Go Digital? Mar 24, 2017

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Zach, Steven, and Jonathan search for the factors that make physical tabletop games different from their digital counterparts, and ask which format is superior. Jonathan dives into design philosophy, Zach prepares for Adepticon, and Steven rants further about game balance.

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