The D6 Generation

D6G Pip 180: 2024 Predictions Episode with 2023 Results Jan 28, 2024

In this very special episode of The D6 Generation Craig, Raef, & Russ review their predictions from 2023 and declare a winner based on D6G predictions scoring system. They then put on their prognostication caps, squint into the future, and predict what might come to pass in 2024. Oh yes, and there’s a special announcement at the top of the show as well, which is the part that makes it very special.

D6G Pip 179: D&D Live Play S15: Khassan: Freedom! Jan 21, 2024

The party continues to fight to liberate the gladiators in non-stop combat action!!

D6G Pip 178: D&D Live Play S14: Khassan: Gladiators, Who do you fight for? Jan 07, 2024

Can our heroes free gladiators and convince them to join their cause? Or will they just end up killing everyone?

D6G Pip 177: Mark Barber, Corvus Belli & Writing Process Dec 24, 2023

In which Craig speaks with fellow Infinity novelist Mark Barber and Winged Hussar chief editor Brandon Rospond about working with Corvus Belli, getting started in the writing profession, and a new podcast hosted by Winged Hussar Publishing which features deep dives into authors' processes, q & a s, spoiler-filled discussions specific novels.

D6G Pip 176: D&D Live Play S13: Khassan: Back Room Deals Dec 17, 2023

The party manages to get into the room where it happens. But do they actually know what is happening?

D6G Pip 175: D&D Live Play S12: Khassan: Coaches, Auctions, & Masks Nov 26, 2023

The party debates how to best dress and arrive in style for a nefarious auction. Can this one be resolved without bloodshed?

D6G Pip 174: D&D Live Play S11: Tangling with Tigers Nov 05, 2023

The party has to figure out how to deal with more than a few Rakshasa.

D6G Pip 173: D&D Live Play S10: Manticore Showdown Oct 22, 2023

It’s a dragon, it’s a lion, it’s got wings, kill it!

D6G Pip 172: Raef Rant - Hawkeye vs Dignam Oct 08, 2023

Raef shares his thoughts on The Avenger's Hawkeye vs. The Departed's Sgt. Dignam. He's confident this will make sense.

D6G Pip 171: D&D Live Play S9: Manticore Madness Sep 17, 2023

It’s just a quick jaunt to a ruined fortress for a magic item side quest. How hard could it be?

D6G Pip 170: Baldur's Gate 3 Early Thoughts Sep 10, 2023

Russ and Kit jump into the latest game from Larian Studios: Baldur's Gate 3. Does it finally capture what it's really like to play Dungeons and Dragons in a video game form? We talk about everything from character creation to multiplayer and discuss the differences between playing on the Playstation 5 vs PC.

D6G Pip 169: D&D Live Play S8: I'm not your mummy Sep 04, 2023

In which we learn if one should ask for mummy’s permission before raiding a tomb.

D6G Pip 168: Star Wars Shatterpoint Initial Thoughts Aug 21, 2023

In this Pip Craig takes us on a quick tour through the most innovative aspects of the newest game to catch his eye: Star Wars Shatterpoint, by Atomic Mass Games. Craig looks at the game mechanics that make Shatterpoint special and digs a bit into how they interact for an experience that pulls him into that galaxy far, far away. Links for the show notes: Hello, There! A Star Wars Shatterpoint Podcast: Rogue Support: A Star Wars Shatterpoint Podcast:

D6G Pip 167: D&D Live Play: Sands of Khassan Session 7 Aug 14, 2023

Session 7 of our Sands of Khassan campaign, with cover art featuring Azrael el-Azad.

D6G Pip 166: Warmachine Update w/ Conclusion of Black Tide 1 Aug 06, 2023

Raef & Russ share an update on how Warmachine Mk4 is coming along. Then they share both their pre-game and post-game thoughts on their final Black Tide Campaign game which leverages some of the latest rules releases including Collossals!

D6G Pip 165: D&D Live - Sands of Khassan Session 6: Cal Bears Out Jul 31, 2023

Cal can "bear"-ly contain himself and the unfortunate of the city need to be rescued! Patreon exclusive bonus content:

D6G Pip 164: Khadorian Katch-Up Jul 24, 2023

Raef "Hollywood" Granger takes a moment to discuss painting the rest of the Khador Starter Box from Privateer Press. He discusses the Gallant Method aka Gray Chop as well as the paint pallet to get that awesome red on the Winter Korps uniform. He also completes a quick audio unboxing of the Khador Expansion Box from Privateer Press and his thoughts on the Warmachine Black Tide Campaign. Oh, and asks a survey question on audio unboxings vs. youtube.

D6G Pip 163: D&D Live - Sands of Khassan Session 5: Ravens, Medallions, & Bears Jul 10, 2023

The party presses on to learn more about the Raven Queen's influence, strange medallions, and whether can you make friends with bears...or is that just asking for trouble?

D6G Pip 162: D&D Live - Sands of Khassan Session 4 - Wererats & Water Elementals Jul 02, 2023

The party continues their raid on the warehouse to find that there are more than just were-creatures lurking about.

D6G Pip 161: BaltiCon 2023 thoughts & Part 2: Author Interviews Jun 25, 2023

Craig shares his thoughts and observations from BaltiCon 2023 and dives into part 2 of his author interviews. For more details on the authors Craig chatted with: K.S. Garner The Solo Nerd Bird podcast Rod Van Blake Ben Pick

D6G Pip 160: D&D Live - Sands of Khassan Session 3 - Warehouses & Wererats Jun 18, 2023

In which we learn that were-creatures like to guard warehouses. Link to Patron exclusive video version if you'd like see how it all looks in Roll20 as we play:

D6G Pip 159: Author Interviews at BaltiCon 2023 Jun 11, 2023

Craig talks to authors from around the Baltimore/DC area about their work, their processes, their challenges and more. Links for the covered authors: John L French - look for him on facebook Jonathan Sol - Michael Watts - Patrick Thomas - , ,

D6G Pip 158: Hollywood's thoughts on the Steam Deck May 28, 2023

Raef "Hollywood" Granger does a Hollywood style review on Valve's Steam Deck. And talks about a few of the Steam games he has been playing on it." Correction: Initially the wrong audio content was published on 5/28/23 for this episode (it was an old episode on a different topic.) This was corrected on 5/29/23. Sorry about that and we hope you enjoy the content that matches the title!

D6G Pip 157: D&D Live - Sands of Khassan Session 2 - Dragon Lair Window May 21, 2023

In which we learn dragons' have mothers and you shouldn't make them angry. Patron Bonus content: Link to video version -

D6G Pip 156: 15mm Indy SciFi, 3D Printing, and Covid, Oh My! May 14, 2023

Craig interviews friend of the show Tim Colonna about his Indy game Trilaterum and discovers what gaming entrepreneurship was like through COVID. Join them as they engage on a far-ranging and interesting chat! Links to topics they discussed: Red Nebula:

D6G Pip 155: D&D Live - Sands of Khassan Session 1 - White Dragon Lair May 07, 2023

In which we learn why a dragon gets so many actions.

D6G Pip 154: Warmachine Mark 4 list building with your collection & campaign mission setup Apr 30, 2023

It's time for more Warmachine & Whiskey. This time Raef and Russ discuss what it's like list building in this transitional period between Warmachine Mark 3 and Warmachine Mark 4. After that, they talk a bit about their progress in the Black Tide campaign and mission setup going into the next battle. Don't miss the companion Lost Chapter for Patrons in which we discuss Warmachine Mark 4 model quality and painting techniques we've been trying. Patron only companion content:

D6G Pip 153: D&D Live - Sands of Khassan Session 0 Apr 23, 2023

We're kicking off a new D&D live play campaign...Sands of Khassan. This time with a new Dungeon Master: Russ's brother John Wakelin and a whole new cast of characters. The campaign is already underway...but in Session 0 Russ interviews John on the backstory to catch listeners up...along with John's thinking behind his world-building.

D6G Pip 152: Painting 3000 American Civil War miniatures Apr 16, 2023

Craig shares his epic journey of painting 3,000 (yes, three thousand!) American Civil War miniatures. He focuses on why this project might be taking so long, some soul-searching on why we paint, and ultimately what the payoff is and how to get there. And even the consequences of what might happen when you're not getting there soon enough...

D6G Pip 151: Matt Wilson Interview about Warmachine Mk4 Apr 02, 2023

Raef and Russ are excited to welcome Matt Wilson, the Chief Creative Officer at Privateer Press, back to the show. We catch up with Matt and ask him to share all about the thinking behind Warmachine Mark 4. We cover everything from rules thinking, new ways to purchase armies, using an app, army packaging, and the pro's and cons of manufacturing with 3-D printing technology. And speaking of the new 3-D printed models. Don't miss the patron-exclusive companion content in which Raef shares his thoughts as he unboxes his new Khador Winter Korps models:

D6G Pip 150: Warmachine Mk4 Thoughts After Game 2 Mar 19, 2023

Raef and Russ discuss their thoughts on Privateer Press's Warmachine MkIV ruleset after two games. Including details about list building for game two, game two highlights, and the run down rules changes covered in Pip 140 and test to see if their pie ratings change. Will any opinions move from coconut cream to strawberry rhubarb? Also don't miss our companion content with thoughts on MK4's go to market strategy exclusive for our patrons:

D6G Pip 149: Whiskey & Warmachine, Mark 4 Changes Rated Mar 07, 2023

Raef & Russ run through the changes in Warmachine Mark 4 and rate them using the Hollywood patent pending "Pie" rating system. Also don't miss our companion content with covers our thoughts after game 1 of MK4 exclusively available to our patrons:

D6G Pip 148: Captain Con 2023: Hollywood Hijinks Feb 19, 2023

Raef “Hollywood” Granger shares his thoughts and activities from Captain Con 2023.

D6G Pip 147: Conquest Princess Interview, Captain Con 2023 Feb 05, 2023

Russ interviews Seppy Yoon live at Captain Con 2023 to discover more about the upcoming game Conquest Princess from Fight in a Box games. Conquest Princess Website:

D6G Pip 146: Marvel Dice Throne Live Play Jan 22, 2023

In this new kind of pip Craig, Raef, Russ, & special guest Dave play Marvel Dice Throne live! How did the game go? Who will win? And what do you think of this format? Let us know!

D6G Pip 145: 2023 Predictions Jan 09, 2023

Craig, Raef, & Russ make their geeky predictions for 2023 in part 2 of our annual predictions episode. Do you agree with their predictions? Who do you think is most likely to win this year?

D6G Pip 144: 2022 Prediction Results Dec 28, 2022

It's time for our annual predictions episode(s)!! In this pip Craig, Raef, & Russ record live and in person together as they look back at the predictions they made this time last year. Were they accurate? And will Craig continue his winning streak?

D6G Pip 143: Black Powder Epic Battles Dec 11, 2022

Craig shares his latest obsession: Rick Priestley and Jervis Johnson's era-agnostic, miniature agnostic ranks and file game published by Warlord Games covers almost any kind of battle from the mid 1700s to the late 1800s. The Epic Battles supplement converts the game to a 15mm historicals with a focus on the ACW and the Napoleonic period in two lines of miniatures from Warlord Games...New starter sets with new minis are being released this month.

D6G Pip 142: Craig Hot Take on His Latest Terrain Kickstarters Nov 27, 2022

Here's a 'what has Craig been up to' focusing on gaming and writing, that wraps up with my recent experiences with kickstarters, in particular terrain kickstarters, including a quick review of the Archon Studios Rampart 3: Urban Ruins kickstarter that fulfilled while I was recovering from my surgery...

D6G Pip 141: Achievements in Gaming & CaptainCon 2023 Interview Nov 13, 2022

Russ & Paul Shoemaker discuss everything from spatchcocking to achievements in gaming to CaptainCon 2023! Oh, and Russ shares his theory on Black Atom and Earth 2.

D6G Pip 140: Wrath & Glory Warhammer Roleplaying Oct 30, 2022

Raef "Hollywood" Granger discusses his decision, game prep, and very rudimentary basic overview of the Wrath & Glory Warhammer Role Play system by Cubicle 7.

D6G Pip 139: Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous & Horizon Zero Dawn Forbidden West Oct 16, 2022

Russ gives an update on video games he's been playing in the fall of 2022. For him, that means two games: Horizon Zero Dawn: Forbidden West & Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Note: Russ keeps saying "Path of the Righteous" during the episode...however the game is "Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous" ... which is a way cooler title.

D6G Pip 138: Castles of Mad King Ludwig & Disney's Sorcerer's Arean Reviews Oct 02, 2022

Russ & Kit share their thoughts on Castles of Mad King Ludwig collectors edition...do the new components make the game more fun? Later they then both dive into the new Disney’s Sorcerer’s Arena Epic Alliances smash-up battle game. Are there enough tactics in this game to appeal to hardcore gamers?

D6G Pip 137: Grim Dark Dungeon Master Interview part 2 Sep 26, 2022

Part two of Raef interviewing Russ about Grim Dark Dungeon Master: Catacombs of the Necromancer. In part 2 Raef comments on the components and his thoughts after his first play. But first Russ shares a brief update on the campaign and some new character announcements.

D6G Pip 136: Summer 2022 Viewing Sep 18, 2022

Craig shares his thoughts on the geeky shows he's experienced over the course of summer 2022.

D6G Pip 135: Grim Dark Dungeon Master Interview part 1 Sep 11, 2022

Raef interviews Russ about a game he's been designing: Grim Dark Dungeon Master. The project has been in development for some time but Russ couldn't share any details. Now, as has been announced Raef is able to ask about all the details from how the project started to the design ideas. In part 1 they discuss the origin story and the mechanics. Part 2, which will come in a future episode, will cover components and Raef's thoughts after playing. More details on the game are available at the Gamefound page: .

D6G Pip 134: D&D Live Session 58: Mini Dwarfs & Fishy Dinos Sep 04, 2022

In which we learn how to keep Pyric from casting fireball and how to dramatically escape from sinking beneath the ice of a frozen lake.

D6G Pip 133: Crowd Funding Delivery - Castles of Mad King Ludwig Aug 28, 2022

In this episode, Russ examines what it takes to meet & exceed expectations when you finally get your crowdfunded project. He uses his freshly received "Castles of Mad King Ludwig - Royal Collectors Edition" as an example. Does it live up to what he was expecting? Why or why not?

D6G Pip 132: D&D Live Session 57: Dock Denizens Aug 21, 2022

In which we learn how to sneak up on a frozen boat.

D6G Pip 131: Mulling Mechanics: Asymmetric Play Aug 14, 2022

Russ shares his thoughts on the pro's and con's of asymmetric play. But he starts off with the question: "What is asymmetric gameplay?"

D6G Pip 130: D&D Live Session 55: Two in Easthaven Aug 08, 2022

In which we learn you can learn a lot from a séance

D6G Pip 129: Hollywood Minute with Ryan Morency pt 2 on Sandbox Games Con't Jul 31, 2022

Raef & Ryan continue their sandbox MMO discussion! In part 2 they discuss the MMO of Final Fantasy XIV. Why do so many gamers like this game over the standard MMO of WoW?. Raef and Ryan discuss the gameplay, the community, and without spoilers (first half of PIP) the story of Final Fantasy XIV for new players. WARNING: Second half of the PIP does have Spoilers! (We give a warning of this in the segment).

D6G Pip 128: D&D Live Session 55: Snowball shenanigans Jul 24, 2022

In which we learn the phrase “Yip-a-loo!”

D6G Pip 127: Hollywood Minute with Ryan Morency on Sandbox Games pt 1 Jul 17, 2022

Ryan and Raef dive into Sandbox survival games like V-Rising, Valheim, and Ark. Tips on how to get started and make it through these games. We discuss the "right" survival balance that game designers can put in. Why is it fun to get ganked in PVP? Thrown in there is our Picky Tech Gadget Guy recommendations with gadgets like the Steam Deck from Steam. Plus a "Hollywood" tangent on Professional Dungeon Mastering.

D6G Pip 126: D&D Live Session 54: Astral Escapades Jul 10, 2022

In which we learn there really are no limits to what can be accomplished with interpretive dance.

D6G Pip 125: Cloudspire detailed review Jul 03, 2022

Russ is joined by Kit as they discuss Cloudspire from Chip Theory games and why it is their current obsession.

D6G Pip 124: D&D Live Session 53: Deurgar at the gates Jun 27, 2022

In which we find out how to properly welcome guests who knock on the door to your mine.

D6G Pip 123: Hollywood Minute - Bow's, Kill Team, Bolt Action & More Jun 19, 2022

Raef returns with a Hollywood minute covering a variety of topics: Euphemia's Bow Behind the Scenes; World of Warcraft, Core Keeper and Stellaris; Minuate Games Lego Bolt Action and Kill Team; Lego, Blanton's Bourbon and Guitar.

D6G Pip 122: D&D Live Session 52: Underdwarf Clothing Delivery Jun 12, 2022

In which we learn how to ritual cast with feeling, and the best way to forage for warm outer wear.

D6G Pip 121: Interview with designer Joe McCullough Jun 06, 2022

Craig interviews Joe McCullough, the designer of Frostgrave, Stargrave, Oathmark, Ghost Archipelago, Silver Bayonet, and Rangers of Shadowdeep. It's a wide-ranging discussion on how he ended up in game design, how a boy from North Carolina ended up living in London, England, and how he went from a production assistant to an independent designer.

D6G Pip 120: D&D Live Session 51: The Secrets of the Mine May 29, 2022

In which we learn how mines move, how guardians guard, and how elves poop.

D6G Pip 119: Bri White Cosplay Interivew May 22, 2022

Raef "Hollywood" Granger interviews Bri White on her adventures in Cosplay and Dungeons & Dragons

D6G Pip 118: D&D Live Session 50: There's Someone at the Door May 15, 2022

In which we learn why a steed makes a terrible watchdog.

D6G Pip 117: Rangers of Shadowdeep Review May 08, 2022

Craig has another hot take! This time he shares his thoughts on the miniature game "Rangers of Shadowdeep" from the creative mind of Joseph A. McCullough who brought the world "Frostgrave."

D6G Pip 116: D&D Live Session 49: Wrath of the wraith May 01, 2022

In which we learn what happens when a wraith invades your personal space.

D6G Pip 115: Geek Nation Tours Interview - Post Lockdown Edition Apr 27, 2022

Craig interviews Teras Cassidy of Geek Nation Tours (GNT). They discuss Adepticon, what a travel magnate does during a two year travel lockdown, and what's coming up with GNT. And a very special announcement involving Craig, GNT, and Kepi's.

D6G Pip 114: D&D Live Session 48: Level Up & Forge Hunt! Apr 17, 2022

The party level’s up to 5! Also, we learn what makes up a forge and how to negotiate with a spectator.

D6G Pip 113: Firelock Games Interview Apr 10, 2022

Craig interviews Mike Tunez of Firelock Games. They discuss the challenges of small gaming companies dealing with the pandemic, supply line issues, and a new kind of PVC-like material injected molding technology that is allowing these small companies to crank out excellent quality minis, in good numbers, far cheaper than metal, and do it domestically.

D6G Pip 112: D&D Live Session 47: Chilled Halflings & Frozen Drow Apr 03, 2022

In which we find out just how long a halfling can stay out in the bitter cold.

D6G Pip 111: Raef's Round Table Mar 27, 2022

Raef catches up with Craig and Russ in March of 2022. What has everyone been up to lately with all their geeky passions?

D6G Pip 110: D&D Live Session 46: Cold Winds, Hot Hooves Mar 20, 2022

In which we learn how important warm weather gear can be.

D6G Pip 109: Trying a new hobby: Metal detecting Mar 14, 2022

Raef shares his experience picking up a new hobby: Metal detecting.

D6G Pip 108: D&D Live Session 45: Flying Snake? My Bad Mar 07, 2022

In which we learn what can happen when spells go wrong.

D6G Pip 107: Raef on WoW Feb 27, 2022

Raef, Hollywood, Granger shares his current thoughts on World of Warcraft as it stands in 2022. What still draws him in and why does he still make time for the game?

D6G Pip 106: D&D Live Session 44: Canal Leaping Feb 21, 2022

In which we learn how to properly leap into a dry canal and if we should be worried when the DM wears a hat.

D6G Pip 105: Winged Hussar Publishing Interview Feb 13, 2022

Craig interviews Vince & Brandon Rospond, the men behind Winged Hussar Publishing. They discuss what they've learned in the past 10 years in publishing together along with what the future holds and some of the exciting relationships they've built with game publishers such as Warlord Games, Corvus Belli, & more!

D6G Pip 104: D&D Live Session 43: Zombie Wall Feb 06, 2022

In which we learn how to break through a wall of zombies.

D6G Pip 103: Maelstrom's Edge v2 Interview Jan 28, 2022

Jon "Yakface"Regul of DakkaDakka.com returns to the show to share some updates on the miniature game Maelstrom's Edge. Learn about upcoming changes to the sci-fi miniature skirmish game that make fire suppression key and luck mitigation a strong option in your bag of tricks.

D6G Pip 102: D&D Live Session 42: Flaming Spheres & Skulls Jan 23, 2022

In which we learn what to do when flaming spheres meet flaming skulls.

D6G Pip 101: Raef and Russ 'a Ramblin - Dune Imperium Table Presence & more! Jan 16, 2022

Raef turns on the audio recordi while we're setting up for a game of Dune Imperium with the latest enhancements. Join us as the conversation ranges from bourbon & hard pretzels to gamer blackmail & ASMR. Oh and maybe a bit about Dune Imperum's latest bits.

D6G Pip 100: D&D Live Session 41: Canary Dwarves Jan 09, 2022

Canary Dwarves: In which we learn how to test for poison spores and tell a good fungus joke.

D6G Pip 99: 2022 Predictions Jan 02, 2022

Happy New Year! And to kick off 2022 Raef, Craig and Russ make their annual predictions for the new year. Find out what we think 2022 has in store for gamers, geeks, & humanity.

D6G Pip 98: D&D Live Session 40: Stirge Mating Dec 26, 2021

In which we learn why stirges do not mate for life.

D6G Pip 97: 2021 Prediction Results Dec 12, 2021

It's time, as we like to do every year, to look back at the predictions we made in December of 2020 and see how accurate we were. Who was right? Who was wrong? And most importantly, who scored the most points?

D6G Pip 96: D&D Live Session 39: Grick Crit Dec 05, 2021

In which we find out what happens when a Grick Crits.

D6G Pip 95: Hollywood's Holiday Game Tips Nov 28, 2021

Raef shares his tips for gaming over the holidays.

D6G Pip 94: D&D Live Session 38: Horn Origins Nov 21, 2021

In which the bard asks: “Those horns on your head, are they from anyone I know?”

D6G Pip 93: Gaming During a Pandemic & Kobold Press Audio with Ray Greenley Nov 15, 2021

Voice performer & audiobook narrator Ray Greenley joins us this episode to discuss playing board games virtually and then we dive into his latest work with Kobold Press and their guides for 5e players including: Kobold Guide to Worldbuilding Kobold Guide to Gamemastering Kobold Guide to Plots and Campaigns *Coming Soon*

D6G Pip 92: D&D Live Session 37: Dire Chasm Nov 07, 2021

In which kin are stowed in abandoned caverns and we learn just how dire a dead end chasm can get.

D6G Pip 91: Clash of Cultures Monumental Edition Detailed Review Nov 01, 2021

Clash of Cultures Monumental Edition is out! We reviewed the original way back in Ep 121 in 2013. Does the new edition fix our concerns while keeping what made the original great?

D6G Pip 90: D&D Live Session 36: Cult Adjacent Offense Oct 25, 2021

In which we learn what happens if you offend a cult adjacent professional entertainer.

D6G Pip 89: The Night Cage detailed review & The Hollywood Minute Oct 17, 2021

A detailed review of the creepy co-op "The Night Cage" from Smirk & Dagger games along with the return of the Hollywood Minute from Raef Granger!

D6G Pip 88: D&D Live Session 35: Don't Mess with the Sous Chef Oct 10, 2021

In which we learn how to get deep gnomes to talk, how to get orcs to leave without paying their tab, and how tough a sous chef can be. [Incorrect audio originally uploaded of a repeat session. It has been corrected.]

D6G Pip 87: Windward Detailed Review Oct 05, 2021

Flying age of sail ships on a gas giant hunting massive floating mammals? Man the longboats and sign me up! The D6 Generation takes a detailed look at a board game with some very unique movement mechanics: Windward.

D6G Pip 86: D&D Live Session 34: An Awkward Dinner Sep 27, 2021

In which the party is seated at a table for 8 near the water.

D6G Pip 85: GenCon 2021 thoughts & Dungeon Drop Detailed Review Sep 19, 2021

Recorded 'live' from a hotel room at GenCon 2021, Russ shares his thoughts on the con this year, the hotness, and what was acquired! Also, a detailed review of Dungeon Drop from Phase Shift games included the new expansion: Drop Deeper.

D6G Pip 84: D&D Live Session 33: The Value of Reset Sep 12, 2021

In which we learn the value of rest, the difficulty of where to go next, and if you are going to get critical hit twice, be sure it’s by a goblin.

D6G Pip 83: DM Academy 4 - Building from Scratch Sep 05, 2021

Our DM Academy series continues with Raef interviewing Russ's brother John on his DM style which involves building worlds from scratch. Very different from Russ, who prefers to leverage pre-made source material.

D6G Pip 82: D&D Live Session 32: Traps, Exhaustion, & Angry Gods Aug 29, 2021

In which we learn how to spring a trap, how to anger a god, & how exhaustion works in 5e.

D6G Pip 81: D&D Live Session 31: Gut Shivs Aug 22, 2021

In which we see knives in the dark, a shiv in the gut, and an oath breaker delt with.

D6G Pip 80: Return to the Table - Krosmasters, also Cyberpunk 2077 Aug 15, 2021

In this episode it's a bit of "Achievements in Gaming," looking at what's been on the table and screen lately including Krosmasters Arena and Cyberpunk 2077.

D6G Pip 79: D&D Live Session 30: Hodor! Aug 08, 2021

In which we learn why every party needs a Hodor.

D6G Pip 78: D&D Live Session 29 Aug 02, 2021

In which owlbears are freed and everyone says "Ewww"

D6G Pip 77: D&D Live Session 28: Hand Signals & Castle Infiltration Jul 25, 2021

In which we learn what hand signals are best for infiltrating a castle.

D6G Pip 76: Return to the Table - Mage Wars Jul 18, 2021

Culling through the back of the game closet an old game is found. Is it still worth keeping in the collection? It's time to return that old game to the table and see. This time: Mage Wars. How is it nearly 10 years after release?

D6G Pip 75: D&D Live Session 27, Of Poles & Wells Jul 11, 2021

In which our party discovers what IS in the bottom of a well and the value of a well-made pole. #VivaLaPole

D6G Pip 74: Smash Up Review & Map Based Campaign Update Jul 04, 2021

In this pip Russ reviews an oldie but a goodie: Smash Up. And we get an update on the Song of Ice and Fire map-based campaign mechanics.

D6G Pip 73: D&D Live Session 26, How not to make a cyclops hot Jun 27, 2021

In which Karluk makes a cyclops really hot, Pyrric slips Euphemia the tongue, & Thraal's rocks explode. (All of that happened, and all of it is rated G)

D6G Pip 72: DM Academy 3 - Controlling the rest Jun 20, 2021

Raef has still more questions for Russ on approaches to DMing. This time around we tackle pacing the 'rest'. How do you keep your players from just continually resting to recharge their abilities? Plus other DM type topics!

D6G Pip 71: D&D Live Session 25, How not to approach a pair of snacking cyclops Jun 12, 2021

In which we learn how not to approach a pair of snacking cyclops. [We assume the plural of cyclops follows the deer/sheep rule]

D6G Pip 70: Organizing Your Geekary Jun 06, 2021

Russ shares what furniture & techniques he & his oldest daughter chose to use to display his geekery.

D6G Pip 69: D&D Live Session 24, Lost memories, lost horses, lost consciousness May 30, 2021

A minotaur loses consciousness. A dwarf loses his memory. And the party loses their horses. (Again)

D6G Pip 68: DM Academy 2 - What to keep behind the curtain May 23, 2021

Raef interviews Russ on more Dungeon Master tips and tricks. We cover a variety of topics from how to keep from waisting prep work to what to keep behind the curtain.

D6G Pip 67: D&D Live Session 23, How to harvest a dragon May 16, 2021

In which we learn how to harvest a dragon and what Klarg's been cooking.

D6G Pip 66: Player Academy - Leveling May 09, 2021

In this pip our band of Roleplay 8 Charisma players level their D&D characters up from level 3 to level 4. Listen to their thought processes and learn a few tips and tricks about leveling via Roll20.net virtual tabletop software.

D6G Pip 65: DnD Live Session 22, Dragons & New Friends May 02, 2021

In which cultists learn the downside of dealing with dragons, a dragon learns the downside of accepting a gift horse, and a new friend is made.

D6G Pip 64: Galaxy Hunters Detailed Review Apr 24, 2021

Russ shares his thoughts on the board game "Galaxy Hunters" from IDW Games. Mechs, biomutants, and worker placement? In space? With dice? Yes, please.

D6G Pip 63: DnD Live Session 21, Dwarven Reverse Psychology Apr 18, 2021

Session 21 of our D&D live campaign in which the dwarves discover reverse psychology.

D6G Pip 62: CMON A Song of Ice and Fire Review also Entrepreneurs & Dragons Mar 29, 2021

Craig & Russ give a classic D6G review of Cool Mini or Not's miniature war game A Song of Ice and Fire. Later Raef interviews Aaron Lebauer, a business owner who finds a lot of value in Dungeons and Dragons. Entrepreneurs & Dragons starts at the 1 hr mark.

D6G Pip 61: Megasode DnD Live (s19-s20) & Roll Player Mar 21, 2021

In this D&D megasode we learn how to recover an axe lodged in a tree and why it isn't smart to invade a tree's personal space. Also Russ shares his thoughts on the board game Roll Player. Roll Player review begins at the 1 hour 58 minute mark.

D6G Pip 60: Song of Ice & Fire Campaign and Character Academy Feb 21, 2021

Raef, Craig, & Russ all in the same episode again? You bet...although spread out. Up first Craig & Russ discuss Craig's new home brew Song of Ice & Fire campaign we'll be starting featuring the miniature game from CMON. Then later Raef "Hollywood" Granger hosts a panel with the players from our D&D live campaign discussing tips and techniques to bring your characters to life. Character Acadamy starts at the 42 min mark. Bonus content note: There are an additional ~50 minutes of Character academy available over in the lost chapters on Patreon. Unfortunately the language got a little too colorful for the main show.

D6G Pip 59: Megasode DnD Live (s17-s18) & Desperados 3 Feb 11, 2021

In this DnD megasode we learn that halflings have backbone and Ullrick reads from the book of grudges. Among other things. Also, Russ shares his thoughts on the video game Desperaos 3 during the interlude. Desperados 3: 1 hr 53 min mark.

D6G Pip 58: Dune Imperium Review & D&D Player Academy Jan 18, 2021

Craig and Russ discuss the newest game set in Frank Herbert's Dune universe: Dune Imperium. Will Craig enjoy a deck builder worker placement game with sandworms? And later Raef returns for another "D&D Academy" segment. This time Raef shares how he approaches making a character his own. If you would like to fast forward directly: D&D Academy starts at the 40 minute mark.

D6G Pip 57: Megasode DnD Live (s15-s16) & Forbidden Waters Jan 09, 2021

It's another D6G Megasode! We've got two Dungeons and Dragons live play sessions, 15-16 in which the party finally makes it to Thundertree...and get's into some serious horseplay. Between sessions, Russ shares his thoughts on the Forbidden Waters, one of the big 2020 releases from Plaid Hat games. Forbidden Waters review starts at the 1 hr 31 min mark.

D6G Pip 56: 2020 Predictions Episode Dec 31, 2020

Craig, Russ, & Raef "Hollywood" Granger are back with another predictions episode. We take a look at the predictions we made way back in December 2019 and see how many we got right. Then we look ahead to 2021, what will the future bring?

D6G Pip 55: DM Academy Dec 14, 2020

Raef "Hollywood" Granger joins in a special guest appearance to interview Russ on his approach to being a Dungeon Master in 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. Note: A lot of the discussion is not 5e specific and can probably be leveraged as a game master for any system.

D6G Pip 54: DnD Live Megasode - Zombie Ethics (Sessions 12-14) Nov 25, 2020

It's our first DnD live megasode! 3 sessions in one, long form audio episode. Almost 5 hours of content! What exactly is the trouble at Owl Well? Can you morally raise the dead? Is there always treasure at the bottom of a well?

D6G Pip 53: DnD Live Session 11 Nov 07, 2020

Wait...how many side quests did we just pick up? Our heroes are overwhelmed with requests from the local villagers now that they have proved their worth. They decide on a course of action and head out to Owl Well on route to Thundertree.

D6G Pip 52: DnD Live Session 10 Oct 30, 2020

The party has returned to Auntie's house, battered but victorious! As they lick their wounds and enjoy some peach crumble they level up! In this special episode, we share how each payer chooses to level, show how the Roll20.net system handles leveling, and we learn that as you become famous, people want more of you. This is the audio-only version. D6G Patrons have access to the video version.

D6G Pip 51: DnD Live Session 9 Oct 30, 2020

It's mid-battle against the red brands. Can our heroes, along with their new dwarven friends, make it out of the hideout alive? This is the audio-only version. D6G Patrons have access to the video version.

D6G Pip 50: DnD Live Session 8 Sep 27, 2020

Our DnD live session 8 finds our heroes working through the red brand hideout. Will they survive it or will it survive them? This is the audio-only version. D6G Patrons have access to the video version.

D6G Pip 49: Firelock Games Interview Sep 19, 2020

Craig & Russ are joined by Mike Tuñez of Firelock Games. Mike brings us up to speed on the status of Oak & Iron as well as the upcoming Blood & Plunder Kickstarter full of exciting plastics and two ships launching this October.

D6G Pip 48: DnD Live Session 7 Sep 06, 2020

Our DnD live play sessions continue. Two more players join as we all find out what rhythms with "Minotaur down!" This is the audio-only version of the episode. To watch with video check out for patrons here:

D6G Pip 47: Co-Vid Games Aug 29, 2020

Russ talks about the video games he's been playing during the COVID-19 lockdown. He shares his thoughts on Divinity 2, Final Fantasy VII Remake, & Ghost of Tsushima.

D6G Pip 46: DnD Live - Lost Mines Session 6 Aug 21, 2020

Session 6 of our D&D live sessions! Auntie, I didn't know you kept cows... This is the audio only version, the video version is available to Patrons vis Patreon.

D6G Pip 45: Warcaster Unboxing Jul 27, 2020

Russ just received the two Warcaster starter faction boxes from Privateer Press's "Warcasater Kickstarter." He shares initial impressions of the product and why he got into this game as he unboxes it for the first time!

D6G Pip 44: DnD Live Play Lost Mines Session 5 Jun 29, 2020

Session 5 of our D&D live sessions featuring our friends from Geek Nation Tours, The Nerdherders Podcast, & Fight In a Box games. When I said I wanted a hot breakfast... This is the audio only version, the video version is available to Patrons vis Patreon.

D6G Pip 43: DnD Live Play: Lost Mine Session 4 May 12, 2020

Session 4 of our D&D live play episodes featuring our friends from Geek Nation Tours, The Nerdherders Podcast, & Fight In a Box games. Can you smell what the bugbear is cooking? Patrons: A video version is available to Patrons as a Lost Chapter.

D6G Pip 42: DnD Live: Lost Mines Session 3 May 06, 2020

We are joined by Teras Cassidy of Geek Nation Tours, Seppy Yoon of Fight in a Box Games, & Dave Farr of Nerdhearders Podcast for session 3 of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition: The Lost Mines of Phandelver. Patrons Note: You can watch the full version of this with video over on Patreon.

D6G Pip 41: DnD Live: Lost Mines Session 2 Apr 30, 2020

We are joined by Teras Cassidy of Geek Nation Tours, Seppy Yoon of Fight in a Box Games, & Dave Farr of Nerdhearders Podcast for session 2 of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition: The Lost Mines of Phandelver. Patrons Note: You can watch the full version of this with video over on Patreon.

D6G Pip 40: DnD Live: Lost Mines Session 1 Apr 20, 2020

Russ is joined by Teras Cassidy of Geek Nation Tours, Seppy Yoon of Fight in a Box Games, & Dave Farr of Nerdhearders Podcast as they play a session of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition: The Lost Mines of Phandelver. Patrons Note: You can watch the full version of this with video over on Patreon.

D6G Pip 39: Infinity CodeOne, N4, & Adepticon Mar 31, 2020

Craig & Russ, of the D6 Generation (TheD6Generation.com) interview Carlos Llauger of Corvus Belli and discuss the new hotness in the Infinity Universe: Infinity CodeOne & N4.

D6G Pip 38: Warcaster Interview with Privateer Press Mar 10, 2020

Craig and Russ chat with William “Oz” Schoonover and William Hungerford from Privateer Press about the new game Warcaster: Neo-Mechanika. Join us as we find out what makes Warcaster a unique sci-fi miniature war game.

D6G Pip 37: D&D Tyranny of Dragons Finale Approach Feb 29, 2020

Russ discusses how he set up and ran the finale of his long-running Dungeons and Dragons campaign: Tyranny of Dragons.

D6G Pip 36: 3 Army Star Wars Legion Mega Battle @ Captain Con 2020 Feb 23, 2020

We discuss and plan how we will run our giant, 3 army Star Wars Legion mega-battle at Captain Con 2020 while in the car to the event!

D6G Pip 35: Star Wars Legion Update Jan 29, 2020

As Star Wars Legion expands to 4 factions Craig & Russ have doubled down on the game! They share what they are enjoying and why they think this game has legs.

D6G Pip 34: 2020 Predictions Dec 28, 2019

"Hollywood" joins us again as we break out our crystal balls and predict what 2020 will bring for gaming and beyond. Russ introduces a new predicting technique that he is sure will up his accuracy for predictions. After all, how could anything he learned from The Witcher fail?

D6G Pip 33: 2019 Prediction Results Dec 24, 2019

Raef "Hollywood" Granger is back on the show as we review the predictions we made for 2019 back in December 2018. How accurate were we and who will reign supreme as the preeminent prognosticator?

D6G Pip 32: Duel Unboxing - Marvel Crisis Protocol & Aeronautica Imperialis Nov 27, 2019

Craig & Russ each just got a new game. Craig picked up Marvel Crisis Protocol while Russ acquired Aeronautica Imperialis. They open them for the first time together on the air and share their thoughts on the quality & value of these two miniature games from very different companies.

D6G Pip 31: 2019's been a great year for video Game RPG's Nov 26, 2019

Russ makes the argument that 2019 has been a FANTASTIC year for video game RPG's. He discusses open world RPG's like Assasin's Creed Origin's but also dives in two fantastic games with party management: Greedfall & Outer Worlds.

D6G Pip 30: Painting Small Models Oct 31, 2019

Craig discusses a potpourri of topics including painting small models, British vs Pirates, Joan of Arc expansions, & the challenges of conjugating the verb "to dive."

D6G Pip 29: Star Wars Feels Oct 28, 2019

Russ has recently visited Galaxy's Edge, is considering Star Wars: Legion, and looking at all the Star Wars shows & movies. As someone who grew up with the franchise is this thing getting too big, or have we finally arrived?

D6G Pip 28: Achievements in Gaming Sept 2019 Oct 01, 2019

Craig & Russ talk what they've been playing lately: Joan of Arc, Warhammer 40k, & Greedfall along with favorite shows.

D6G Pip 27: British vs Pirates Part 2: Home Brew Scenario & Rating Sep 20, 2019

Craig joins Russ to share his thoughts on British vs Pirates...has he come around on this amazing game? Also they discuss a home brew scenario & give their rating of the game.

D6G Pip 26: British vs Pirates Aug 31, 2019

Russ shares his thoughts on the light age of sail game: British vs Pirates by Exocrate Games. He has all the bling from vol 1 & vol 2 and has been painting & playing like crazy!

D6G Pip 25: Marvel Crisis Protocol Early Thoughts Aug 19, 2019

Though we were NEARLY distracted by new Song of Ice and Fire announcements the news from GenCon 2019 that has Craig most excited is Marvel Crisis Protocol. We discuss the new rules and why the game appeals.

D6G Pip 24: Achievements in Gaming July 2019 Jul 29, 2019

Craig and Russ discuss what they've been playing, painting, & watching lately. Topics include more Joan of Arc, more D&D, more 40k, contrast paints on a massive dragon and summer movies.

D6G Pip 23: GW Contrast Paints Thoughts & Tips Jul 03, 2019

Craig has taken the plunge and invested heavily in Games Workshop's new line of "Contrast Paints." The hype has been high on these new products & Russ takes the opportunity to interview Craig on his findings: What are Contrast Paints & How are they different? How do you use them and what were the results? Tips & tricks for someone about to take the plunge.

D6G Pip 22: Joan of Arc Time of Legends Detailed Review Jun 28, 2019

In classic D6G detailed review style ... Craig and Russ take a deep dive into the mechanics of Joan of Arc Time of Legends from Mythic games. What will it receive via the patent-pending D6G rating system?

Pip 21: Joan of Arc & My 15 yo Daughter Jun 14, 2019

Russ has been playing the heck out of Mythic Games' "Time of Legends: Joan of Arc." He's back in his car, this time with a better mic, sharing the results and thoughts from his first few plays of the game with his daughter. Can a game this intimidating with this many models hold the attention of his 15-year-old daughter?

D6G Pip 20: Tips for Gaming while Camping May 31, 2019

Russ just got back from a Memorial day camping trip with the family. Brain full of what he does to make gaming as much a part of the outdoors as hiking, he is anxious to share!

D6G Pip 19: DYEN - Miniature Games are Calling May 30, 2019

Craig brings back the beloved segment "Do You Ever Notice?" and asks "Do you ever notice when miniature games are calling?"

D6G Pip 18: Game of Thrones Season 8 first half thoughts May 01, 2019

Craig and Russ share spoiler filled thoughts about episodes 1-3 of Season 8 of Game of Thrones. ** Caution: Here be spoilers!! **

D6G Pip 17: Emergent Narratives Thanks to Great Mechanics Apr 17, 2019

Craig and Russ discuss the emergent narrative campaign that occurred thanks to the brilliant in game mechanics and background of Song of Ice and Fire from Cool Mini or Not.

D6G Pip 16: Adepticon 2019, Extra Life, & A Song of Ice & Fire Mar 30, 2019

D6G Pip 15: Battletech Beginer Box...it's so much more Mar 29, 2019

D6G Pip 14: Achievements In Gaming Feb 2019 Mar 01, 2019

Craig & Russ are joined by Teras of Geek Nation Tours in the 3rd chair as they talk what they've been playing recently.

D6G Pip 13: Captain Con 2019 Event Report Feb 23, 2019

Craig & Russ report on the results of their Captain Con 2019 Adeptus Titanicus mega battle event.

D6G Pip 12: Adeptus Titanicus Scenario Design Jan 31, 2019

Craig and Russ discuss their recent Adeptus Titanicus adventures and how they designed their mega battle scenario for Captain Con.

Pip 11: Can Games Heal a Nation? Jan 29, 2019

Craig & Russ discuss a special game night they held which hosted gamers from across the political spectrum in an effort to foster understanding between people of opposing viewpoints.

D6G Pip 10: 2019 Predictions Dec 28, 2018

Raef "Hollywood" Granger is in the third chair as we make our predictions for 2019. Do you agree? How far out on a limb will we go for a few points?

D6G Pip 9: 2018 Prediction Results Dec 18, 2018

Raef Granger is back in the 3rd chair as we review our predictions for 2018 and see who was right and who was not. Will Craig's winning streak continue?

D6G Pip 8: Achievements in Gaming Nov 2018 Nov 30, 2018

Join Craig, Russ, & Paul Shoemaker of Captain Con as we discuss what we've geekiness we've been up to in November 2018.

D6G Pip 7: Speedfreaks rules & Romeo Cameo Nov 21, 2018

Craig, Russ, & Romeo from Battlefoam talk about the new ork hotness from Games Workshop: Speedfreaks. This time we focus on rules.

D6G Pip 6: Speedfreaks Unboxing Oct 31, 2018

While Craig is distracted Russ tries a whole new concept: An audio Unboxing. Listen to Russ's real time reaction as he opens and goes through the new Games Workshop game: Speedfreaks. Will he fanboi out as he looks through sprues of orky goodness? #IsThereAnyDoubt

D6G Pip 5: Warhammer Underworlds Live Gameplay Oct 23, 2018

Craig and Russ engage in battle in Warhammer Underworlds Shadespire/Nightvault game play. They share their thoughts each turn in this new Pip experiment!

D6G Pip 4: Achievements in Gaming Sept 2018 Oct 01, 2018

Craig and Russ discuss the geeky goodness they've been enjoying in Sept 2018.

D6G Pip 3: Models Eye View Battle Report - Warhammer 40000 Sep 21, 2018

Craig has put together an audio drama of a massive WH40k battle we played. Let us know what you think!!

D6G Pip 2: Dropfleet Commander Early Thoughts Aug 29, 2018

Craig & Russ have jumped into Dropfleet Commander and appear to be hooked. What is appealing to them after their first few games? Now in "Conversational Stereo!"

D6G Ep 242: Gen Con 2018 & Play by Mob Aug 17, 2018

The Gen Con mob is in the 3rd chair! Join us in the final mega-sode of the D6 Generation as we play a massive game with a mob and discuss our favorite games we played & purchased at Gen Con 2018. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep while true: learn() - 47 min - Play by Mob - 52 min - Total Fan Girl - 1 hr 21 min - Gen Con 2018 Games - 1 hr 24 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Ep 241: Networking in Gaming Biz & Star Wars Legion Review Jul 31, 2018

Stephen Buonocore, the man behind Stronghold Games, is back in the 3rd chair! Up first we chat with Stephen about the importance of Networking and building relationships in the gaming industry. And he shares some of his own tips and tricks. Later we dive into an in depth discussion around Star Wars Legion. We thought we were going to avoid this game...what the heck happened? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (No Man's Sky) - 1 hr 15 min - Networking in Gaming Industry - 1 hr 20 min - Total Fan Girl - 1 hr 59 min - Star Wars Legion - 2 hr 3 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 169: Ant Man & Wasp Thoughts Jul 27, 2018

Stephen Buonocore joins us in the third chair as we share our thoughts on Ant Man & Wasp. ** Warning: Here be spoilers! **

D6G Ep 240: Scouting Geeky Tours & Teaching Game Design Jul 24, 2018

Geoff Engelstein, Professor of Gaming, is in the 3rd Chair. In this episode we sit down with Geoff and learn how he goes about teaching a college level course on game design. But first, we catch up with Teras Cassidy of GNT on how he and his team scout out new locations for Geek Nation Tours. Danger: You may learn something this episode! All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (WH40k: Gladius) - 52 min - GNT Update - 1 hr 0 min - Total Fan Girl - 1 hr 41 min - Teaching Game Design - 1 hr 45 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 168: Solo, A Star Wars Story Thoughts Jul 19, 2018

We catch up with Hollywood in our fav donut shop to share our thoughts on Solo, a Star Wars story. ** Warning: Spoilers! **

D6G Pip 1: WH40K 280+ power point game thoughts Jun 29, 2018

Howdy members of the D6G Generation, Here's the first shot at a new approach to our content, "D6G Pip's". Meaning instead of a massive episode we do a single segment. In this one Craig starts us off by describing a MASSIVE game of Warhammer 40,000 we played...over 280 power points. Ever IG model and Space Wolf model we owned was on and 4x8' table vs more pointy eared elves than we cared to count. It...was...awesome!!

D6G Ep 239: Raef's Round Table & Announcement Jun 27, 2018

Raef is back in the 3rd chair! Up first Raef hosts another one of his classic "round tables." Later we discuss an exciting announcement. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (Unraveled 2) - 1 hr 10 min - Raef Round Table - 1 hr 13 min - Total Fan Girl - 2 hr 6 min - Announcement - 2 hr 11 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 167: Avengers Infinity War Jun 05, 2018

Teras, of Geek Nation Tours, joins us as we talk Avengers Infinity War. ** Caution: Here Be Spoilers **

D6G Ep 237: Relicblade & Dropfleet Commander Fluff 'N Stuff May 31, 2018

Sean Sutter, the artist, designer, sculptor and all around one man band behind Relicblade, is in the 3rd chair! Up first we chat with Sean about his journey with Relicblade and what to expect going forward. Later we dive into the background, factions, and models of Dropfleet Commander. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (Oddmar) - 59 min - Relicblade - 1 hr 2 min - Total Fan Girl - 1 hr 45 min - Dropfleet Commander Fluff & Stuff - 1 hr 53 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 166: Artistic Inspiration May 29, 2018

Sean Sutter, of Relicblade, joins us in Dunk's to talk artistic inspiration.

D6G Ep 236: Video Game Update & Brook City May 13, 2018

Adam and Brady Sadler, game designers of no small water, are in the 3rd chair! Up first, the Sadlers are big video game fans so we catch up on the vid games that everyone has been enjoying lately and why we're playing htem. Later we dive into the many game projects that have involved the Sadlers including some of the latest hotness such as Brook City from Blacklist Games. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (God Of War) - 43 min - Vid Game Update - 51 min - Total Fan Girl - 1 hr 29 min - Brook City & More - 2 hr 6 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 165: Old School Video Games Apr 28, 2018

Adam & Brady Sadler join us to talk about what video games we all enjoyed in our youth.

D6G Ep 235: Screen Writing Inspiration & Tavern of Heroes Apr 22, 2018

The Stagliano brothers are in the 3rd chair! Up first, we hear from Michael on how he got into screen writing and how his love for fantasy & gaming influenced him and his opportunities. Later we dive in with Steve and learn about their new gamecast... "Tavern of Heroes" All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (SyrinScape) - 55 min - Screen Writing Inspiration - 1 hr 1 min - Total Fan Girl - 1 hr 40 min - Tavern of Heroes - 1 hr 46 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter 164: Ready Player One Movie Thoughts (Spoilers) Apr 10, 2018

Michael Stagliano joins us in Dunks as we share our thoughts on the Ready Player One movie. Just how many Easter eggs did we spot?

D6G Ep 234: Firefly Adventures & GKR: Heave Hitters Reivew plus Adepticon 2018 Apr 01, 2018

The Adepticon 2018 mob is in the 3rd chair!! We try a new format to get thoughts on a game while we play them! Up first: Firefly Adventures by Galeforce Nine. And later GKR: Heavy Hitters by WETA Workshop and Cryptozoic. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (Armello) - 1 hr 15 min - Firefly Adventures - 1 hr 20 min - Total Fan Girl - 2 hr 0 min - GKR: Heavy Hitters - 2 hr 7 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

Lost Chapter Book 163: Black Panther Thoughts Mar 23, 2018

Ross Watson just needed one more donut, so Craig and I chatted with him about Black Panther! ** Spoilers!! **

D6G Ep 233: Wrath & Glory and Necromunda 2018 Detailed Review Mar 22, 2018

Ross Watson, 40k fluffmaster, is back in the third chair! Up first we catch up with Ross and find out what is this brand new Warhammer 40,000 RPG he's been working on: Wrath and Glory. Later Ross, Craig, and Russ take a close look at the recently re-released Necrumunda by Games Workshop. Is this thing more than just nostalgia? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (Into the Breach) - 58 min - Wrath & Glory - 1 hr 3 min - Total Fan Girl - 1 hr 46 min - Necrumunda 2018- 1 hr 53 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 162: GW's New Approach to 40k Background Mar 18, 2018

40k fluff master Ross Watson joins us in Dunks to talk about the new approach GW appears to be taking with the 40k background.

D6G Ep 232: Firelock Games Update & Adepticon 2018 Preview Feb 28, 2018

Mike Turnez, of Firelock Games, is in the third chair! Up first we catch up with Mike on all the doings at Firelock and what the latest hotness is for Blood and Plunder. Later Hank Edley, of the Adepticon Council, joins us in a rarely seen 4th chair! Together we all talk about Adepticon and in particular what there is to look forward to at Adepticon 2018. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (Hero Academy 2) - 48 min - Firelock Update - 52 min - Total Fan Girl - 1 hr 42 min - Adepticon 2018- 1 hr 45 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 161: Naval Combat Books Feb 26, 2018

Mike Tunez, of Firelock Games, joins us at our favorite donut shop as we discuss some of our favorite books featuring naval combat.

D6G Ep 231: Long Form Games & Escape Rooms Feb 24, 2018

Ambie Valdes, of the Boardgame Blitz podcast, joins us in the 3rd chair. Up first we all discuss the appeal of long form games and Ambie fills us in on the world of 18XX gaming. Later Ambie, Craig and Russ discuss Escape rooms and why they particularly appeal to gamers. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (Kingdom: New Land) - 1 hr 14 min - Long form games - 1 hr 19 min - Total Fan Girl - 1 hr 49 min - Painting Large Armies Fast- 1 hr 55 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 160: Anime with Ambie Feb 07, 2018

Ambie, from the Boardgame Blitz podcast, joins us as we talk about some of our favorite Anime shows.

D6G Ep 230: Age of Rivals & Painting Large Armies Quickly Feb 01, 2018

Vijay Myneni, developer of Age of Rivals, joins us in the 3rd chair. Up first we talk to Vijay about app development and Age of Rivals in particular. Later Craig and Russ discuss techniques they use to paint large armies quickly. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (Shadowbound) - 57 min - Age of Rivals - 1 hr 2 min - Total Fan Girl - 1 hr 34 min - Painting Large Armies Fast- 1 hr 38 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G The Lost Chapters Book 159: Q&A with Patrons Jan 23, 2018

Craig and Russ test out new technology and answer questions in a live chat with Patrons.

D6G Ep 229: Smirk & Dagger Update and Tech Talk Jan 15, 2018

Curt Covert, of Smirk & Dagger and Smirk & Laughter Games, is back in the 3rd chair!! Up first we talk to Curt about what he's been up to and why two companies? Later, Raef "Hollywood" Granger joins Russ in "Tech Talk" All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (OLO) - 1 hr 11 min - Smirk & Dagger/Laughter Update - 1 hr 16 min - Total Fan Girl - 2 hr 4 min - Tech Talk - 2 hr 13 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 158: Star Wars The Last Jedi Thoughts Jan 08, 2018

Raef "Hollywood" Granger joins is in Dunk's to discuss our thoughts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Caution: Here be spoilers!!

D6G Ep 228: Battlefoam Update & Company of Iron Detailed Review Dec 31, 2017

Romeo Filip, the man behind Battlefoam, is in the third chair. Up first we get an update from Romeo: How are things at Battlefoam and what was it like to let his baby, WWX, go? And later we dive into the latest hotness from Privateer Press: Company of Iron! Does this new rule set bring the skirmish back to Warmachine and Hordes? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (Gorogoa) - 56 min - Battlefoam Update - 1 hr 0 min - Total Fan Girl - 1 hr 32 min - Company of Iron Review - 1 hr 37 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 157: The Punisher Season 1 Thoughts Dec 27, 2017

Romeo Filip, the man behind Battlefoam, joins us for a spoiler filled discussion of Netflix's series The Punisher.

D6G Ep 227: Annual Predictions Episode Dec 22, 2017

Raef "Hollywood" Granger is back in the 3rd chair. And just in time to as we do our annual predictions episode. We review what we predicted last year and make predictions in the gaming and geek world for 2018. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (War Room - Co of Iron) - 54 min - 2017 Prediction Results - 1 hr 1 min - Total Fan Girl - 1 hr 39 min - 2018 Predictions - 1 hr 46 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 156: Where are they now 159-172 Dec 15, 2017

Craig and Russ look back on games they reviewed in episodes 159-172 and ask "Where are they now?"

D6G Ep 226: Fight In a Box Update & PAX Unplugged 2017 Nov 30, 2017

Seppy Yoon, of Fight in a Box, joins us in the 3rd chair! Up first we get an update on all Fight in a Box has been up to recently. Later, both Seppy and Russ attended the very first PAX Unplugged. What did they think and what made it unique? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (Animal Crossing) - 1 hr 5 min - Fight in a Box Update - 1 hr 9 min - Total Fan Girl - 1 hr 53 min - PAX Unplugged - 2 hr 4 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 155: Stranger Things Season 2 Nov 27, 2017

Seppy Yoon, of Fight in a Box Games, joins us to share our spoiler filled thoughts on Season 2 of Stranger Things.

D6G Ep 225: Captain Con Update, Santorini & Bunny Kingdoms Reviews Nov 22, 2017

Andrew 'Hacksaw' Hartland is back in the 3rd chair. Andrew brings us up to speed on what's new at Captain Con this year and then we dive into some family game reviews including Santorini and Bunny Kingdoms. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - Ap of the Ep (TweetRoot) - 47 min - Captain Con Update - 51 min - Total Fan Girl - 1 hr 19 min - Santorini & Bunny Kingdoms Review - 1 hr 24 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 154: Streaming Board Games Nov 13, 2017

Video game streaming is fast becoming a massive industry...is the same thing happening to board games? Andrew "Hacksaw" Hartland joins us to discuss the topic and dive into why we like to watch such services.

D6G Ep 224: Video Games Fall 2017 & Warhamer Underworlds Shadespire Detailed Review Nov 01, 2017

Luke Retallack of Channel Endgame and Party Loaded is back in the third chair. Up first, Russ takes full advantage of having a video game fan on the show and they catch up on what games are hot this fall. (2017) Later we dive into the new miniature board game hotness from Games Workshop: Warhammer Underworlds: Shadespire. And don't miss the return of Words from Wales!! All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - App of the Ep (Geostorm): 1 hr 18 min - Video Games Fall 2017: 1 hr 21 min - Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 26 min - Worlds from Wales: 2 hr 31 min - Warhammer Underworlds: Shadespire: 2 hr 36 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 153: Gaming Platforms 2017 Oct 28, 2017

Luke Retallack of Channel Endgame and Party Loaded joins us to talk about the 2017 gaming console choices. What are we excited about and is Nintendo back?

D6G Ep 223: Greater Than Games & Sleepy Hollow Oct 23, 2017

Christopher Badell, of Greater Than Games, joins us in the third chair! He shares the origin story of Greater Than Games. Later we chat with a cadre of GTG staff as we learn about their upcoming title: Sleepy Hollow. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - App of the Ep (Divinity: Original Sin 2): 1 hr 0 min - Greater Than Games Story: 1 hr 8 min - Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 59 min - Sleepy Hollow: 2 hr 3 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapters Book 152: Where are they now 151-158 Oct 15, 2017

Russ and Craig go back to games they first discussed in 2014 and ask: "Where are they now?" Plus: Craig may have a scoop on what's happening with some of your favorite miniature games!

D6G Ep 222: Stronghold Games Update & Who's Character is it Anyway? Oct 01, 2017

Stephen Buonocore, of Stronghold Games, joins us in the third chair! Up first, Stephen gives us the update on Stronghold Games along with their new hotness coming this fall, like Space Freaks. And later..."Who's Character Is it Anyway?" in which we try our hand at RPG improve? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - App of the Ep (Red Tides & Post It): 1 hr 1 min - Stronghold Games Update: 1 hr 7 min - Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 48 min - Who's Character is it Anyway: 1 hr 55 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 151: Game of Thrones S7 Ep 5-7 thoughts Sep 26, 2017

Stephen Buonocore, of Stronghold Games, joins us in Dunks as we discuss the second half of season 7 of Game of Thrones.

D6G Ep 221: Tableware GEO Mat & Dragonfire Detailed Review Sep 20, 2017

Doug Johnson of Tablewar is in the 3rd Chair!! We catch up with Doug on all the hotness from Tablewar including the new GEO mat. Later Craig and Russ dive into Catalyst Game Labs' brand new game: Dragonfire. Does this deck builder set in the Dungeons and Dragons universe catch Craig's fancy. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - App of the Ep (Ticket to Earth Redux): 51 min - Tablewar Update and GEO Mat: 54 min - Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 25 min - Dragonfire review: 1 hr 29 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 150: Fall Geek TV 2017 Sep 12, 2017

Craig and Russ discuss what geeky TV they are looking forward to in fall 2017.

D6G Ep 220: Gen Con 50, Company of Iron Interview, & Play by Mob 2017 Sep 01, 2017

The Gen Con 50 mob is in the 3rd Chair!! We chat with them and Total Fan Girl about what hotness was spotted at Gen Con 50. Later we interview Will Schoonover from Privateer Press about the upcoming new skirmish game: Company of Iron. And finally, it's time for another Play By Mob. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== - App of the Ep (Cat Quest): 30 min - Craig & Russ on Gen Con Hotness: 33 min - Company of Iron Interviewe: 1 hr 16 min - Play by Mob: 1 hr 47 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 149: Gen Con 50 Aug 31, 2017

Craig and Russ share their thoughts on what it was like to attend the largest Gen Con ever!

D6G Ep 219: Wayland, Warcradle, WWX, & Mulling Luck Mitigation Mechanics Aug 16, 2017

Stuart Mackaness, of Wayland Games & Warcradle Studios, joins us in the third chair! Up first Stuart lets us in on how we got into the industry what it's been like to be a part of Wayland Games, Warcradle Studios, and the re-launch of Wild West Exodus! Then later mulling mechanics returns as we discuss the ways to mitigate luck. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 57 min -Syrinscape Wayland, Warcradle, & WWX : 1 hr 1 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 2 min Mulling Mechanics - Luck Mitigation: 2 hr 6 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G LC Book 148: Game of Thrones s7 ep 1-4 thoughts Aug 12, 2017

We bump into Stuart Mackaness, of Wayland Games & Warcradle Studios, in the donut shop. It quickly turns into a **spoiler** filled discussion about what we think of Game of Thrones season 7 so far. (ep 1-4)

D6G Ep 218: Dog Might Games & Gamer Bling Jul 31, 2017

Lindsey Rode, of Dog Might Games, joins us in the third chair! Up first we learn about Lindsey's origin story: How did she get into the industry and eventually land the sweet Valkyrie gig at Dog Might. Then later the three of us examine how and why gamers like to bling out their games. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1hr 4 min - Elder Scrolls Legends Lindsey & Dog Might: 1 hr 9 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 41 min Blinging Out Your Game: 1 hr 48 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G The Lost Chapters Book 147: Wonder Woman Thoughts Jul 29, 2017

Lindsey Rode, of Dog Might Games, joins us in the third chair as we discuss the recent hit Wonder Woman movie. ** Caution: Here be Spoilers **

D6G Ep 217: Getting into Voice Work & Clank Detailed Review Jul 25, 2017

Ray Greenley, voice over guy and passonate gamer, joins us in the 3rd chair! Up first Ray gives us insight into how he got into voice over and narrating audio books! Later we take a good look at the game Clank! Can this deck building card game appeal to someone like Craig? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1hr 19 min - Dice Hunter Recording with Ray: 1 hr 23 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 6 min Clank! Review: 2 hr 10 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 146: Travel Inspiring Gaming Jul 15, 2017

Ray Greenley, voice over guy and dedicated gamer, joins us in the donut shop. This time around we talk about how travel experiences can inspire ideas your next gaming session.

D6G Ep 216: Conan & 2017 Trends in Miniature Games Jun 30, 2017

Mack Martin, games designer & passionate miniature gamer, joins us in the 3rd chair! Up first we learn about the Conan: Rise of Monsters game. What was the games goal and what was unique about the rules and design? Later Mack, Craig, & Russ discuss recent trends in miniature gaming. How do things look in 2017? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 60 min - Monument Valley 2 Conan Rise of Monsters: 1 hr 4 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 36 min 2017 Miniature Gaming Trends: 1 hr 44 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 145: Early 40k 8th Thoughts Jun 27, 2017

Game designer and miniature gamer fanatic Mack Martin joins us in the donut shop to discuss our thoughts on 40k 8th edition now that we've see the full data sheets for factions and played a few more games.

D6G Ep 215: Torg Eternity and 40k 8th Edition 1st Impressions Jun 18, 2017

Dean Gilbert, Mr. TORG himself, joins us in the 3rd chair! Up first, Dean brings us up to date with all things Torg, including the new hotness launching this summer: Torg Eternity. Does the new version pack in all the nostalgia while bringing new hotness. And if you don't know what Torg is...no worries, Dean will fill you in. Later, Craig & Russ walk Dean through the new 8th edition of Warhammer 40,000. We've got the box...played it, and we have thoughts! Will it bring about a new 40k revival? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 53 min - E3 2017 Torg Eternity Interview: 60 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 56 min Warhammer 40,000 8th Edition 1st impressions: 2 hr Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 144: Time Travel Shows Jun 10, 2017

Dean Gilbert, RPG creator and TORG lover, joins us in the donut shop as we discuss all the time travel shows that seem to be on lately.

D6G Ep 214: Multiverse Gaming Terrain Interview & The Walkling Dead Miniature Game Review Jun 01, 2017

Andrzej Probulski, the man behind the amazing terrain at Multiverse Gaming, is in the 3rd chair!! How did he, and Multiverse, get started? And later...The Walking Dead Miniature Game! All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 48 min - Old Man's Journey Multiverse Gaming Interview: 51 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 29 min The Walking Dead Miniature Game Review 1 hr 34 min Links Discussed in the show: Multiverse Gaming: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 143: Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Thoughts *Spoilers* May 26, 2017

We bump into terrain purveyor Andrzej Probulski of Multiverse Gaming in our favorite donut shop. While there we discuss Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and what we thought of it. ** Warning: Here Be Spoilers **

D6G Ep 213: Ronnie & Mantic Games Origin Story plus Terrain then and Now May 22, 2017

Ronnie Renton, the man behind Mantic Games, is in the third chair! We chat with Ronnie about he got his start in the industry and what lead to Mantic Games. Later we take a stroll down memory lane with Ronnie and discuss the history of terrain in miniature war gaming. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 50 min - Top RPG's Ronnie & Mantic Games: 56 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 37 min Terrain then and Now: 1 hr 41 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 142: Mantic Games & Walking Dead IP May 08, 2017

Ronnie Renton, of Mantic Games, is spotted in the Dunk'n Donuts at the end of the universe. We ask Ronnie what it's been like working with other folks IP, including The Walking Dead!!

D6G Ep 212: The Expanse Board Game Preview & Assault of the Giants Review May 01, 2017

Geoff Engelstein is back in the third chair! Geoff takes a break from instructing the next generation of game designers to let us know what he's been up to including a preview of his latest game, "The Expanse Board Game" based on the SyFy series. Later we review Assault of the Giants, a board game set in the Sword Coast of Dungeons and Dragons. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Ticket To Earth) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 53 min - C.A.T.S. Geoff and The Expanse Board game: 58 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 41 min Assault of the Giants: 1 hr 49 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 141: Geoff on VR Apr 30, 2017

We run into Prof Geoff Engelstein at Dunk'n Donuts. Turns out when he is not instructing college students on the finer points of game design he's exploring the realm of Virtual Reality. We catch up with him and get his read on the current state of the tech.

D6G Ep 211: Guerrilla Miniature Games & Miniature Agnostic Games Apr 21, 2017

Ash Barker, of the Guerrilla Miniature Games YouTube Channel, joins us in the third chair! Up first, we get to know Ash. How did he get into gaming and what was it like starting up and building a YouTube channel dedicated to streaming a wide variety of miniature game battle reports. Later, Craig, Ash and Russ discuss "Miniature Agnostic Games." What is their appeal and why are they so under rated? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Ticket To Earth) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 43 min - Ticket to Earth Guerrilla Miniature Games: 47 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 37 min Miniature Agnostic Games: 1 hr 41 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G LC Book 140 Apr 08, 2017

Ash Barker of the Guerrilla Miniature Games YouTube channel joins us in "The Dunkin Donuts at the edge of the universe" to discuss how we find time to paint with all our parenting and other duties...

D6G Ep 210: Boardgame Blitz Origin Story & Runewars Miniature Game Preview Apr 01, 2017

Crstal Pisano, of the Boardgame Bliz Podcast, joins us in the third chair! Up first, What is the origin story of the Boardgame Bliz podcast and what are some of the challenges of starting a podcast in a time when there are so many choices? Later, Craig and Russ got early copies of Fantasy Flight Games new miniature game: Runewars! We preview it and share thoughts with Crystal to see if it can appeal to a board gamer who has never sampled miniature gaming before. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Game Master 5) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 1 min - Ticket to Earth Boardgame Blitz Origin Story: 1 hr 5 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 48 min Runewars Miniature Game Preview: 1 hr 57 min Links Discussed in the show: Giant Killer Robots Kickstarter: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 139: Arrival Movie Thoughts *Spoilers* Mar 30, 2017

We run into Crystal from the podcast at "The Dukin Donuts at the Edge of the Universe" and start chatting about the movie Arrival. Was it good Sci-fi and is linguistics cool now? Warning: Hear be spoilers!

D6G Ep 209: The Man Behind the F.A.T. Mats & Weta Workshop on GKR visuals Mar 18, 2017

Doug Johnson, the man behind Tablewar's F.A.T. mats, joins us in the third chair! Doug shares his story of how he went from gamer to every miniature gamer's favorite "Mat Man" as we learn how Tablewar went from idea to reality. Later Craig and Russ our rejoined by some more amazing folks from Weta Workshop as they discuss what it was like to bring the visual design concepts behind Giant Killer Robots to life. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Game Master 5) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 1 min - Game Master 5 Tablewar Story: 1 hr 8 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 52 min WETA Workshop on GKR Sculpting: 1 hr 58 min Links Discussed in the show: Giant Killer Robots Kickstarter: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 138: Life at Weta Workshop Mar 05, 2017

While Craig and Russ are enjoying a snack at their usual "Dunk'n Donuts at the edge of he universe" they bump into Joel, Leonard, & Leri of Weta Workshop! Much geeking out ensues as Russ and Craig grill them on what it's like to work at a shop filled with orc swords, hobbit shields, & Ghost in the Shell armor. Joel Savage - 3D Artist Leonard Ellis - Modelmaker Leri Greer - Senior Concept Designer

D6G Ep 208: Giant Killer Robots Preview and Blood & Plunder first Impressions Mar 01, 2017

Paul Tobin, Senior Concept Designer of Weta Workshop, in the third chair! Paul and Matt Hyra from Cryptozoic Games kick things off with details from the new gaming hotness Giant Killer Robots. What exactly happens when you match these two companies plus robots? Later Craig and Russ chat about the pirate game "Blood and Plunder" from Flintlock Games. What do they think about the game after a few plays? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Might & Magic: Showdown) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 41 min - Splitter Critter Giant Killer Robots:45 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 22 min Blood and Plunder: 1 hr 30 min Links Discussed in the show: Giant Killer Robots Kickstarter: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 137: Recent Reading Winter 2017 Feb 25, 2017

Craig and Russ discuss books they've been reading lately.

D6G Ep 207: Tech Talk & Captain Con 2017 Feb 17, 2017

Raef "Hollywood" Granger is back in the third chair. Since it's been a while, Raef and Russ dive into some tech talk: video games, internet connectivity and more. It's all in there. Later Craig and Russ chat about Captain Con 2017. How was the con and specifically how did our Konflict 47 event go? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Might & Magic: Showdown) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 5 min Tech Talk: 1 hr 12 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 19 min Captain Con 2017: 2 hr 23 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 136: Where are they now 142-150 Feb 11, 2017

Craig and Russ set the dial on the wayback machine to early 2014 and ask "Where are they now?" for games reviewed in episodes 142 - 150.

D6G Ep 206: Game App Development and Seafall Detailed Review Jan 30, 2017

Eric Teo, digital game developer and host of the "Push Your Luck!" podcast, joins us in the third chair. Up first Eric shares his discoveries of the complexity of mobile app design. What did he learn developing his and what challenges have others run into trying to adapt board games to mobile apps? Later we dive into Seafall by Plaid Hat games. It has been receiving mixed reviews since it's launch. How does it compare to other legacy games, and is it fun? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Might & Magic: Showdown) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 51 min - Might & Magic Showdown Game App Development: 58 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 43 min Seafall: 1 hr 50 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 135: Winter TV 2017 Jan 27, 2017

Eric Teo of the Push Your Luck! podcast joins us to talk about what TV we're watching in the mid-season winter doldrums.

D6G Ep 205: Technology Impact & Guild Ball Season 3 Jan 21, 2017

JJ Layfield, former host of 'World's End Radio' and avid miniature gamer, joins us in the third chair. Up first we take a look at how changing technology has impacted how games, specifically miniature games, have been delivered over the years. Later we get into the details of Guild Ball Season 3. How has the game changed and what do we think about the changes? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Colt Express) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 4 min - White Out Technology Impact: 1 hr 8 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 50 min Guild Ball Season 3: 1 hr 55 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G LC Book 134: Conventions UK vs US vs Australia Jan 10, 2017

JJ, former host of World's End Radio and rabid miniature gamer, joins Craig and Russ to talk about gaming conventions in the UK, US, and Australia and what kinds we like best.

D6G Ep 204: Predictions - 2016 Results & 2017 Prognostications Dec 31, 2016

Raef "Hollywood" Granger is back in the third chair for our annual predictions episode. Up first we go through our predictions for 2016...how did we do? Who was the most accurate this year? Later we look forward into the mists of time and try to foresee what geek related events will occur in 2017. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Colt Express) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 15 min - Mini Metro 2016 Prediction Results: 1 hr 23 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 18 min 2017 Predictions: 2 hr 23 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 133: Star Wars Rogue One Thoughts Dec 27, 2016

Raef "Hollywood" Granger joins us in Dunk'n Donuts as the three of us share our thoughts on Star Wars Rogue One. WARNING: SPOILERS!!

D6G Ep 203: Stark Trek Ascendancy Detailed Review & Captain Con Update Dec 19, 2016

Paul Shoemaker of the NE Privateeers & Captain Con is back in the third chair. Paul brings us up to date on what's been happening with Captain Con and what to expect at Captain Con 2017, just a little over a month away. Later we dive into the new game from Gale Force 9: Star Trek Ascendancy. How does this 4x space exploration game with Klingons, Romulans, and the Federation play? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Colt Express) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 47 min - Chess Clock Captain Con Update: 52 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 30 min Star Trek Ascendancy: 1 hr 36 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 132: Captain Con 2017 Planning Dec 03, 2016

Paul Shoemaker, of the NE Privateers, joins Craig and Russ in a planning session at Dunk's. Just what, exactly, kind of even will the D6G run this February at Captain Con?

D6G Ep 202: Dark Souls Preview, Guildball Hotness, & SteamCon 2016 Nov 30, 2016

Rich & Mat, the men behind Steamforged Games, are back in the third chair as we record live from SteamCon 2016!! We get to sit down and play one of the first near-production copies of the new "Dark Souls" board game coming next year, and we get to chat with the designers. How are they going to deliver on this epic kickstarter? You be the judge as you hear many of the design decisions and mechanics. Up first, Mat and Rich bring us up-to-date on all the happenings at Steamforged Games...not to mention how SteamCon 2016 went! All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Colt Express) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 35 min - Colt Express Steamforged Update: 41 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 38 min Dark Souls: 1 hr 45 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 131: Steamforged Games Using Data for Decisions Nov 27, 2016

Matt & Rich of Steamforged Games meet us...not in Dunkin Donuts, but a pub!! We discuss how Steamforged Games use data to make corporate & design decisions.

D6G Ep 201: Essen 2016 & What makes a game attractive? Nov 21, 2016

Stephen Buonocore of Stronghold Games returns to the third chair! Up first Stephen fills us in on Essen 2016. How does the largest gaming event in Europe continue to evolve? What was the hotness this year? And speaking of hotness, later we ask ourselves the question: Since we are so spoiled for choice, what attracts us to new games? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Titanfall 2) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 58 min - Titanfall 2 Essen 2016: 1 hr 5 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 36 min What makes a game attractive?: 1 hr 43 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 130: Holiday 2016 Geekiness Nov 12, 2016

Stephen Buonocore of Stronghold Games joins us to discuss geeky gifts & ideas for ways to celebrate the 2016 holiday season.

D6G Ep 200: Bicentenial Retrospective Nov 01, 2016

Raef 'Hollywood' Granger returns to the third chair to help us celebrate our 200th episode! We couldn't let our 200th episode pass us by without at least a look back at what got us here. Raef, Craig, & Russ, with the help of submissions from our listeners, remember favorite moments from the first 199 episodes. But first we here from a host of third chairs (see what we did there) as they share what they enjoyed about being a part of the show. A big thank you to all of them, and all of you!! All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Overcooked) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 1 min - Vermintide Third Chair Thoughts: 1 hr 7 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 33 min Listeners Retrospective: 2 hr 40 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 129: Where are they now? (127-141) Oct 29, 2016

Craig and Russ go to the archives and analyze the games they reviewed back in episodes 127 through 141 and ask "Where are they now?"

D6G Ep 199: Mulling Mechanics - The End Game & 2016 Video Game Thoughts Oct 26, 2016

Luke Retallack, of World's End Radio & Channel Endgame, returns to the third chair! Since Luke has a new channel called "EndGame" we thought it would be fun to do a mulling mechanics on 'end game mechanics'. What do different games do to drive to conclusion and which do we like best? Later we cover a topic that Russ loves to talk about but never gets to...video games! Luke has become somewhat of an expert and we dive into where we think things are going and what we like about it in 2016. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Overcooked) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 6 min - Battlefield 1 Mulling Mechanics - The Endgame: 1 hr 13 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 0 min Video Game Industry 2016: 2 hr 7 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G LC Book 128: Fall 2016 Geeky TV Oct 15, 2016

Luke Retallack, of World's End Radio and Party Loaded podcasts, join us to talk about fall 2016 geek TV. Are the new shows and returning favorites living up to the hype?

D6G Ep 198: Crazy Components & Colt Express Review Oct 01, 2016

Eric Summerer, of the Dice Tower, returns to the third chair! Up first we do some mulling mechanics on board games which are made by their crazy components. Later we dive into a full, detailed review of Colt Express, a board game with crazy components and cowboys! All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Overcooked) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 8 min - Rebel Galaxy Crazy Components: 1 hr 13 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 55 min Colt Express Review: 2 hr 1 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G LC Book 127: Podcaster Experience at Gen Con Sep 24, 2016

Eric Summerer, of The Dice Tower, joins us to talk about what it's like to experience Gen Con as a Podcaster.

D6G Ep 197: Geek Touring Update & Konflikt 47 Detailed Review Sep 15, 2016

Teras Cassidy of Geek Nation Tours is back in the third chair and gives us an update on Geek Touring and other projects he has under way. Later we take a close look at Konflikt 47 from Warlord Games, the new "Wierd War II" miniature game based on Bolt Action. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep (Overcooked) - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 9 min - Overcooked Geek Touring Update: 1 hr 14 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 47 min Konflikt 47 Review: 1 hr 53 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 126: Historicals vs Weird War Sep 06, 2016

Teras of Geek Nation Tours joins us to talk about Historicals vs Weird War and which one appeals to us most.

D6G Ep 196: Gamification in Business Training & Dragon & Flagon Detailed Review Aug 31, 2016

We've got a CGO in the house! Curt Parr has the interesting title of "Chief Gamification Officer" and he shares with us how gaming concepts can be used in business training. Later we dive into one of the hot board games from Gen Con 2016: Dragon & Flagon from Stronghold games and the Engelstein design team. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 59 min -Heroes of Normandie Gamification in Business Training: 1 hr 3 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 48 min Dragon & Flagon Review: 1 hr 54 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 125: Airbrush Initial Thoughts Aug 28, 2016

Russ & his daughter Rose try out airbrushing and share their initial findings.

D6G Ep 195: Matt Wilson Interview & Gen Con Play By Mob 2016 Aug 27, 2016

The 2016 Gen Con mob joins us in the 3rd chair! Up first Russ manages to sit down with Matt Wilson, the creative force behind Privateer Press, and ask him what's it like to have seen Privateer Press come so far? Later we convince the mob that it's time to play "Gamer Pyramid" All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 38 min -Dues Ex Go Matt Wilson Interview: 42 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 12 min Play By Mob: 1 hr 20 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 124: Gen Con 2016 Thoughts Aug 20, 2016

Curt "Chief Gamification Officer" Parr joins Craig & Russ to share their thoughts on GenCon 2016.

D6G Ep 194: Painting Tips & Life as a Miniature Gamer Jul 31, 2016

John "Menoth John" Christensen joins us in the 3rd chair! Menoth John is a die-hard miniature gamer and known throughout the interwebs as the President for life of Warmachine & Hordes and host of his own video cast: Painting with Menoth John. Up first we chat with John about painting techniques. What are we all using? How have things evolved? Later we dive into "Life as a Miniature Gamer" and discuss some of the unique things miniature gamers do that are unique to their hobby. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 53 min -Battlefleet Gothic Leviathan Painting Tips: 58 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 6 min Life as a Miniature Gamer: 2 hr 11 min Links Discussed in the show: Painting with Menoth John: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 123: Game of Thrones Season 6 Jul 28, 2016

What's the best way to review the events of GoT Season 6? By death of course!! Menoth John joins us in his favorite coffee joint to discuss what we thought of the latest season. ** WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS!! **

D6G Ep 193: Youth Group Gaming, Codenames & Dead Last Reviews Jul 25, 2016

Sam Zitin joins us in the third chair! Sam has been running youth groups in his community very successfully for some time now. We catch up with Sam and ask him how he got into it and what he looks for in games to work in that environment. Later we dive into two games that really work well in that kind of venue. Codenames and Dead Last. How do they play and what do we like about them? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 9 min -Pokemon Go Youth Group Gaming: 1 hr 15 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 5 min Codenames & Dead Last Reviews: 2 hr 12 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 122: Special Interest Gaming Jul 16, 2016

Sam Zitin meets us in Dunkin Donughts to discuss the kinds of games that might be great when working with a group with common interests.

D6G Ep 192: Warmachine & Hordes Mark 3 Jun 30, 2016

Norbert Brunhuber, a man who has run more Warmachine and Hordes organized play than I care to think about, is back in the third chair! And of course the topic on all of our minds...the latest edition of Warmachine & Hordes from Privateer Press. aka "Mark 3" Up first, we chat with Norbert about the "Metagame" in the WM/Hordes community as mark 2 drew to a close and what kinds of things people hope to see from the game and the models with Mark 3. Later we dive into the specific changes in Mark 3 in both game systems. What did change? What has not? And how does the game feel now? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 2 min - Quantum Break & Stampeed Mark 3 Meta & Models: 1 hr 9 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 50 min Mark 3 Detailed Rules Analysis: 1 hr 57 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 121: New Editions of Games Jun 25, 2016

Norbert Brunhuber is spotted in Dunk's! We chat with him about new game editions. Why do companies do them and do we like them?

D6G Ep 191: Savage Rifts & DMing a Tactical Narrative Jun 22, 2016

Ross Watson, RPG writer about town, is back in the third chair! We catch up with Ross on his latest project, Savage Rifts: Adapting the classic Rifts RPG into the Savage Worlds system. How did the Kickstarter end up? Where is the project now and what can we look forward to? Later we dive into a DM'ing tips and tricks session when Russ tries to create a new term: "The Tactical Narrative." What the heck is that and why should you try to make one as a game master? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 42 min - War room 2 Savage Rifts: 51 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 21 min DMing the Tactical Narrative: 1 hr 27 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 120: 2016 Comic Book Movies Jun 14, 2016

Prolific RPG writter Ross Watson joins us to talk about this years crop of super hero movies. What do we think?

D6G Ep 190: Blood & Plunder Preview & Arena Rex Detailed Review Jun 01, 2016

Mike Tunez of Firelock Games joins us in the third Chair! Up first Mike fills us in on Firelock's first game: Blood and Plunder! Pirate miniature combat. Later we dive into the miniature gaming hotness Craig fell in love with at Adepticon 2016: Arena Rex. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - Hollywood minute - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 48 min - Overwatch Blood & Plunder Preview: 56 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 36 min Arena Rex Review: 1 hr 53 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 119: Age of Sail Inspiration May 24, 2016

Mike Tunez, the man behind "Blood and Plunder" joins us to talk about what creative works inspire us for the "Age of Sail."

D6G Ep 189: Smirk & Dagger Update & Dark Moon Detailed Review May 21, 2016

Curt Covert, of Smirk and Dagger games, returns to the 3rd chair! Up first Curt gives us the details on what Smirk and Dagger Games has been up to lately, including some exciting new releases coming out this summer. Later we dive into the dice driven traitor game Dark Moon from Stronghold Games. Is there enough betrayal in this one for a super fan of the back stab like Curt? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 46 min - Battleborn Catch'n Up with Curt: 51 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 33 min Dark Moon Review: 1 hr 38 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 118: Travel Games May 07, 2016

We catch up with Curt Covert of Smirk & Dagger games and talk travel games.

D6G Episode 188: Mark Gibbons Interview, & Kings of War May 01, 2016

Owen Staton, the official D6G Welsh ambassador, returns to the 3rd chair! Owen has been playing quite a bit of Kings of War, combine that with Russ and Craig's impressions of the game at Adepticon and we thought it was time to dive deep into the game and talk about how it works, what makes it unique, and how it compares to Age of Sigmar. But first, we've doubled our Welshmen this episode! Craig and Russ caught up with Mark Gibbons at Adepitcon and had a chance to discuss how he got into the game business as an artist working with companies like Games Workshop, Blizzard, and Privateer Press. We also ask him about his latest project: Dark Deeds. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - The Hollywood Minute - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: click here. The following fine organizations help make this show possible: www.geeknationtours.com ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 1 min - War Tortoise Mark Gibbons Interview: 1 hr 8 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 37 min Kings of War: 1 hr 42 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: www.McNerdigansPub.com Russ's Blog: http://www.RussRant.com Total Fan Girl Blog: Link Dice Tower Network: Link

D6G Lost Chapter Book 117: Chat with Patrons Apr 27, 2016

We meet up with a few of our patrons at Dunkin Donughts and discuss what ever happens to come up.

D6G Ep 187: Raef's Round Table & Dungeon Crawler Revisit Apr 14, 2016

Raef "Hollywood" Granger is back in the third chair! In classic Raef style we gather around his 'round table' and discuss random topics that only he could dream up. Later we revisit our passion for Dungeon Crawlers...why do we like them and how have they evolved since we last chatted about their mechanics? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - The Hollywood Minute - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 30 min Raef's Round Table: 1 hr 36 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 20 min Hollywood Minute: 2 hr 25 min Dungeon Crawlers Revisited: 2 hr 29 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 116: Video Game Update Spring 2016 Apr 04, 2016

Hollywood is back in the third chair and we meet up in Dunkin Donuts to discuss what video games he, Russ, and even Craig have been playing in the first quarter of 2016.

D6G Ep 186: Battlestations 2 Preview & Space Cadets Away Missions Review Apr 01, 2016

Jeff Siadek joins us in the third chair to talk gaming and the follow up to his smash hit Battlestations. And later Craig, Jeff, & Russ review the the golden age of Sci-Fi dungeon crawler "Space Cadets: Away Missions" from Stronghold Games! All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - The Hollywood Minute - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 45 min Battlestations 2 Preview: 49 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 35 min Hollywood Minute: 1 hr 42 min Space Cadets Away Missions Review: 1 hr 47 min Links Discussed in the show: Polyversal Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gorillagames/battlestations-second-edition-classic-board-game-r?ref=nav_search Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 115: Mechanics That Save Mundane Themes Mar 21, 2016

Jeff Siadek, the designer behind hits like Battlestations & Who Would Win, joins us to chat about games whose mechanics make them fun despite their mundane themes!

D6G Ep 185: Polyversal Preview & Tailfeathers Detailed Review Mar 16, 2016

Ken Whitehurst, a long time gamer and early contributor to the D6G via "The Score" segment, joins us in the third chair to talk gaming and about his latest project, Polyversal. And later Craig, Ken, & Russ review the game of high flying rats and mice: Tailfeathers from Plaid Hat Games! All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - The Hollywood Minute - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 20 min Polyversal Preview: 1 hr 20 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 19 min Hollywood Minute: 2 hr 24 min Tailfeathers Review: 2 hr 30 min Links Discussed in the show: Polyversal Link: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 114: Soundtracks to Game By 2016 Mar 08, 2016

Ken Whitehurst joins us in Dunks to talk recent soundtracks that improve any gaming experience and remind us that while you may forget who won you should never forget the score.

D6G Ep 184: Gorilla Marketing & End of the Line Preview Feb 29, 2016

Seppy Yoon, of Fight in a Box, joins us in the third chair! Prior to becoming a game designer Seppy was a big marketing guy. So we dive into the topic of Gorilla marketing, how can you get your game brand out there? And later Craig and Russ interview Seppy on how he got his start in game design and his current project: End of the Line on Kickstarter. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - The Hollywood Minute - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 9 min Gorilla Marketing: 1 hr 17 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 52 min Hollywood Minute: 2 hr 0 min End of the Line Preview: 2 hr 6 min Links Discussed in the show: End of the Line: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 113: Recycling 70's & 80's Films Feb 26, 2016

Seppy Yoon from Fight in a Box joins us to talk about films from the 70's and 80's. Which should be recycled and which shouldn't be touched?

D6G Ep 183: Star Wars Rebellion Preview & Blood Rage Detailed Review Feb 20, 2016

Tom Vasel, the dean of board game podcasting, is back in the third chair! Since we've got Tom on the show and WE KNOW Tom gets early access to all the coolest games, we decided to grill him on the upcoming hotness from Fantasy Flight Games: Star Wars Rebellion. Does it play as cool as it looks? And later Tom, Craig, and Russ dive into a detailed review of the viking filled game...Blood Rage from Cool Mini or Not. All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - The Hollywood Minute - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 13 min Star Wars Rebellion Preview: 1 hr 19 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 1 min Hollywood Minute: 2 hr 6 min Blood Rage Detailed review: 2 hr 14 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 112: Mid Season TV Jan 2016 Feb 10, 2016

The dean of board game podcasting, Tom Vasel, joins us to talk mid-season TV.

D6G Ep 182: Legends of the American Frontier Review & Tabletop Tycoon Interview Jan 30, 2016

Dan Yarrington, the Tabletop Tycoon, is back in the third chair! Dan keeps helps us review some brand new hotness: Legends of the American Frontier. Can this story telling, card driven game capture the feeling of being born on a mountain top, taking out a bear at age 3, and patching up the crack in the Liberty Bell? But first, we catch up with Dan on all his various gaming business ventures. He's not called Tabletop Tycoon for nothing... All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - The Hollywood Minute - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 55 min Catching up with Dan: 59 min Total Fan Girl: 1 hr 52 min Hollywood Minute: 1 hr 58 min Legends of the American Frontier Review: 2 hr 6 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

D6G Lost Chapter Book 111 Jan 23, 2016

Dan Yarrington, the Tabletop Tycoon, joins us to talk about the concept of Pay to Play. Is it viable or not?

D6G Ep 181: Guildball Detailed Review and Battlefoam & WWX Update Jan 18, 2016

Romeo Filip, of Battlefoam and Wild West Exodus, joins us in the third chair! Up frist Romeo brings us up to speed with all the things happening at Battlefoam and Wild West Exodus since we last chated. Later, the three dive into Guild Ball... how do all the rules work and what makes this new sports miniatures game from Steamforged tick? All that plus: - Total Fan Girl - Do You Ever Notice - The Hollywood Minute - App of the Ep - & More If you'd like to discuss the show with us and others in our forum thread: . The following fine organizations help make this show possible: ==Quick Reference== App of the Ep: 1 hr 14 min Where hast tho been Romeo?: 1 hr 20 min Total Fan Girl: 2 hr 21 min Hollywood Minute: 2 hr 28 min Guildball Review: 2 hr 33 min Links Discussed in the show: Craig's Blog: Russ's Blog: Total Fan Girl Blog: Dice Tower Network:

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