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The Long View: Lords of Waterdeep Nov 16, 2014

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm thrilled to be joined by Eddie Campos Jr of the Start Space Podcast as we discuss one of Eddie's favorite games, Lords of Waterdeep. Is this a gateway worker placement game, or a themeless recipe filling drudge fest? Does the game stand up to repeated play? What, if anything, does the Lords of Waterdeep: Scoundrels of Skullport expansion add to the game? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of The Long View. As a bonus, I also review two new titles. First up is Viticulture from Stonemaier Games. Is this the ultimate wine making game? Listen and find out beginning at the 1:27:00 mark of the episode. I also review the newest big game in a little box, Tiny Epic Kingdoms from Gamelyn Games. Can a thirty minute game give a real 4x experience? Listen and find out! The review can be found at the 1:50:00 mark of the episode. Thanks, as always, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com, The Dice Tower Network, and thanks, as always, to YOU for listening! The episode can be found here in the BGG database, through iTunes by subscription, via Stitcher, or by following this link: Be sure to visit The Long View webpage at www.thelongviewpodcast.com, or follow us on Twitter @longviewpodcast

The Long View: Age of Steam Nov 04, 2014

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In this special episode of The Long View, I'm thrilled to be joined by none other than Ryan Sturm as we discuss the classic game, Age of Steam. Why does Ryan love this game so much? Is the best of the Steam, Age of Steam, and Railroad Tycoon family? What separates it from the pack, and why has it inspired so many expansions and spin offs? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this episode of The Long View. As a bonus, Tom Vasel stops by to tell us his thoughts about Age of Steam in a musical tribute, and I review the new Stronghold Games title of Core Worlds: Revolution. What does this expansion have to offer for fans of the Core Worlds universe? Is is a vital addition, or just bloat? Find out in the review which can be found at the 1:35:00 mark of the episode. I also review the new title from NSKN games, Progress: Evolution of Technology. Is this a civ light game for everyone, or a near miss? Find out in the review which can be found at the 1:57:00 mark of the episode. Thanks, as always, to The Dice Tower! The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. Thanks to them for their support! The Long View is also generously sponsored by www.gamesurplus.com, home of great games, at great prices. Thanks to them for their continued support of the show. Thanks also, as always, to YOU for listening!

The Long View: Space Alert Oct 19, 2014

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by first time guest Peter Bemis as we discuss the landmark game of Space Alert from noted designer Vlaada Chv�til. Is this the ultimate cooperative game? What has been this game's effect on later designs? Is it a trailblazer worthy of your attention, or should you leave it lost in space? Find out for yourself as we discuss this fascinating game along with the expansion Space Alert: The New Frontier, and designer Vlaada Chv�til in general. Thanks to Peter for being on the show! As a bonus, I also review two games. First up is the new Stronghold release of Among the Stars: The Ambassadors. Is this a worthy addition to the Among the Stars base game? What does it offer that makes it worthy of purchase in the post Essen flood? Listen and find out! The review can be found at the 1:26:30 mark of the episode. I also review the Game Salute title of Sunrise City. Is this a city building game made for you or a thinly veiled abstract? Is it challenging and fun? Does the theme come through? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this review, found at the 1:53:00 mark of the episode. Thanks to my sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show, thanks to The Dice Tower and all of the sister podcasts in the Network, thanks to Peter for being my guest and, of course, thanks to YOU for listening!

The Long View: Difficult Themes and The Battle of the Five Armies Oct 05, 2014

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In this special episode of The Long View, I'm very happy to be joined once again by Joel Eddy, as we discuss how designers present difficult themes in board games. Which games deal with sensitive subjects well? Which miss the mark? Which, maybe, should not have been attempted? Are there any noticeable trends? All this and more is discussed in this episode of The Long View. As a bonus, I give a review of the new thematic game, The Battle of Five Armies. How is this different from War of the Ring (second edition)? What does it share in common? Is there room for both in your collection? Listen and find out! The review can be found at the 1:33:30 mark of the episode. Thanks, of course, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support of the show, thanks to The Dice Tower and the DTN! Go and check out all of the other great podcasts in the Network! There's something for everyone! Thanks, of course, to YOU for listening!

The Long View: Republic of Rome Sep 21, 2014

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm very pleased to be joined, all the way from Poland, by Adam Ceti as we discuss the old Avalon Hill classic, The Republic of Rome. Join us as we discuss why this title is so memorable, and why you should consider giving it a look. From the intense negotiations of the Senate phase, to the back room dealings and backstabbing, to the desperate struggle to win the battles and wars that always seem to be around the corner, this game is one that offers many unique experiences. Along the way we briefly compare this title to other classic negotiation games such as Diplomacy and Tammany Hall, and discuss the solo game options along with some of Adam's favorite optional rules. Is this old title a game for you? Listen and see for yourself! As a bonus, I also offer a review of two titles. First up is Fire in the Lake from GMT games at the 1:32:10 mark of the episode, and then a review of the recent hotness Splendor at the 2:07:13 mark of the episode. Is Fire in the Lake the best of the COIN Series? Does it evoke the feel and history of the conflict? Will it make your head explode as if you were an extra from the film Scanners? Was Splendor robbed of its rightful title of game of the year? Is there strategy lurking under the surface of this family game? Find out in these reviews from The Long View. If you enjoy the episode, please consider joining The Long View Guild, or follow us on twitter, iTunes, or Stitcher. Thanks to my sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com, thanks to The Dice Tower Network, and thanks, of course, to YOU for listening!

Game Design and Greenland with Phil Eklund and Philipp Klarmann Sep 09, 2014

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In this special episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by designers Phil Eklund and Philipp Klarmann as we discuss game design, and the upcoming game of Greenland. In the episode we discuss what makes Mr. Eklund's earlier designs and this new title so unique, the value of collaboration, the difference between a game and a simulation, and the role of education in game design. Along the way, "the Phils" tease us with some glimpses of even more new designs! As a bonus, I also review two new titles. The first is an outrageously fun new game from Eagle Gryphon titled Lords and Ladies, and then I discuss the fascinating mash-up of Chess and Deckbuilding found in For the Crown (Second edition) from Victory Point Games. The Lords and Ladies review can be found at the 1:45:00 mark of the episode, and the For the Crown review can be found at the 2:01:06 mark of the episode. As a note, we discuss the game of Greenland quite a bit, but never dive into the game itself in great detail, the focus is squarely on the design process and decisions made during the making of the game. If you would like a more complete picture of the game before or after you listen, please go the the Greenland game page and check out the video I made with W. Eric Martin at Gen Con, or listen to my review of the game in the Gen Con episode which you can find here in the BGG database, or at the podcast webpage of www.thelongviewpodcast.com Thanks, as always, to my sponsor www.gamesurplus.com, The Dice Tower and, of course, thanks to YOU for listening!

The Long View: WBC and Gen Con 2014 Aug 25, 2014

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In this special episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to offer my report from two August Conventions, The World Boardgaming Championships, or WBC from Lancaster Pennsylvania, and GenCon from Indianapolis. In this episode, I share my experiences and impressions of these conventions, and offer reviews of games I played, or demoed, or viewed during my time at these great events. For those who may want to skip my convention musings, the following time index should prove helpful! Thanks for listening! WBC Report � Background and Introduction 5:47 Port Royal - VERY brief overview! 10:52 Florenza the Card Game 11:30 Compounded 14:45 Credit Mobilier 17:30 King of Tokyo and Dungeon Dice 21:43 1846 24:03 Diamonds 31:09 Final Thoughts are Reflections about the WBC Move 34:57 Gen Con 41:36 � 52:57 Overview and Impressions Panamax 52:57 Among the Stars 1:01:17 Die Fighter 1:10:31 Equinox 1:14:30 Red 1:22:24 King of New York 1:29:43 Spurs � A Tale in the Old West 1:34:32 Imperial Settlers 1:38:00 The Duke � Siege Engines 1:48:36 Castle of Mad King Ludwig 1:52:54 Greed 1:56:00 Greenland 2:02:50

The Long View: Carcassonne Aug 11, 2014

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In this special episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by returning guestLloyd Keller as we take a long, hard look at the classic game of Carcassonne. Along the way we discuss the strategies and layers of the base game, ideal player count, nearly all of the expansions, and the Carcassonne spin off games of Carcassonne: Hunters and Gatherers, Carcassonne: The City, Carcassonne: The Discovery, Carcassonne: The Castle, New World: A Carcassonne Game and much, much more. As a bonus I also review the new GMT game of Thunder Alley, and the new Victory Point game, Villainous Vikings. News is also given of a special kickstarter that may be of interest to fans of Dominion. The Thunder Alley review can be found at the 2:25:00 mark of the episode, and the Villainous Vikings review can be found at the 2:51:00 mark of the episode. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network of podcasts. Go to www.dicetower.com to see what they have to offer you! Great podcasts, reviews, top ten lists and more! The Long View is also thankful for our sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com. Go to gamesurpuls.com to find great prices, customer service and hard to find imports like The Palaces of Carrara, Notre Dame and more! Thanks to them for their support, and thanks, of course to YOU for listening! The episode can be found here in the BGG database, through iTunes by subscription, and now on Stitcher as well.

The Long View: Eclipse Jul 28, 2014

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by Jason Obermeyer as we discuss the 4x space game of Eclipse. Is this the game that truly replaces Twilight Imperium (Third Edition)? Does it deliver a thematic punch, or is it just eurofied? How do the expansions add to the game? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of The Long View. As a bonus, Jason and I review the new hotness Marvel Dice Masters: Avengers vs. X-Men. Is it Quarriors! 2.0, or just more of the same? How does the theme hold up, and what does the future hold for this new collectible dice game. The review can be found at the 1:11:00 mark of the episode. Finally, I review Cuba: The Splendid Little War from Victory Point Games. Is it a perfect entry level wargame? Does it accurately reflect the period? Is it fun? Find out the answer to these questions and more in the review! It can be found at the 1:33:30 mark of the episode. Thanks to my sponsor, www.gamesurplus.com for their continued support, and thanks, as always, to YOU for listening!

The Long View: Dominion Jul 14, 2014

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In this episode of The Long View, I'm pleased to be joined by returning guest Jim Shaw as we discuss the groundbreaking game of Dominion. What makes this such a popular game? Is it a gateway game, or a gamer's game? How does it stack up to the classics? What are the basic strategies of the game? What ripples have been made by this boulder thrown in the pond? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this episode of The Long View. Be sure to check out the new web page at www.thelongviewpodcast.com As a bonus, I review the new deckbuilding game of Galactic Strike Force from Greater Than Games, LLC and Dungeon Dice from Potluck Games. Is Galactic Strike Force the heir apparent to the great Sentinels of the Multiverse? Is Dungeon Dice the best of the Dungeon Crawl Dice games? Should either be in your collection? Listen and find out! The Galactic Strike Force review can be found at the 1:41:00 mark of the episode, and the Dungeon Dice review can be found at the 1:59:30 mark of the episode. The Long View is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network! Go check out all that the Dice Tower has to offer at www.dicetower.com! The Long View is also grateful for the continuing support of our generous sponsor Gamesurplus.com. Go to www.gamesurplus.com and discover why this is the best choice for online game purchases and unparalleled customer service! Thanks to them for their support, and thanks to YOU for listening!

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