Plaid Hat Podcast

[mrbistro]

That's a great idea!

[DrZ]

Having it delivered to your mum's house is a good strategy, for stealthy acquisition. However, I have terrible poker face, so inevitably give the game (hoho) away when she asks where I got whatever I am now playing....

[DrZ]

I've been totally up front about Summoner Wars though, its too hard to hide :P
It'd be funny if I wasn't 27....although by the sounds of it, it's an all ages affliction

[Corre]

Have it delivered to your workplace. Shipping is sometimes cheaper to businesses than residential addresses as well.
If you have many games just say "No, I have had this one for a while I just haven't had a chance to play it much before."
Expansions like new faction decks are easy to hide as if they don't know the game it will all look the same to them. Just make sure your friends don't say something like "Oh you got the new factions that just came out!?"
Have a separate bank account you use for game purchases.
If ordering something for your partner off Amazon just group the game in and when they see the credit card charge just tell them that was their gift's price.
Find a new partner who supports your game purchasing habits.(Kidding)

Or you can do what I do, buy them hundreds if not thousands of dollars of stuff they want so when you ask if you can buy some $30 game it seems insignificant to what gets spent on them.

[Truth]

I feel bad for you guys. I have a rock solid go to phrase: 'It is for research purposes.'

[Obsidian]

I feel bad for you guys. My wife doesn't care.

[DrZ]

lol @ Corre: quite clearly some considerable thought has gone into this topic :P
Unfortunately, my girlfriend doesn't care enough to take an interest in playing or talking about my games, but just enough interest to know when something new mysteriously appears in my collection, or to slag it off....CURSES

[prometheuslkr]

After listening to two podcasts where Risk: Legacy was discussed, and both said that they got to open the "open when a player is eliminated" packet, I find it rather amazing that that happened twice in first games, because people who are wiped out can actually come back the next turn (unless the entire world is occupied or the game ends before their next turn). So I just thought that was odd.

Risk: Legacy is an awesome game, although my group has had our share of regrettable rules misunderstandings that I'm hoping won't screw things up too much. (Such as the guy who one the first game by turning in 4 cards for a Red Star at the end of his turn, which he shouldn't have been able to do until the beginning of his next turn.) I'm definitely glad to hear the game is getting some love from PHG. If I could change one thing about it, I would make the stuff that comes in the packets random, so that somebody who's already played thorough it once wouldn't necessarily know what's coming. Although that would probably just make a 60 dollar game even more expensive....

[Killer Lawnmower]

After listening to two podcasts where Risk: Legacy was discussed, and both said that they got to open the "open when a player is eliminated" packet, I find it rather amazing that that happened twice in first games, because people who are wiped out can actually come back the next turn (unless the entire world is occupied or the game ends before their next turn). So I just thought that was odd.

Risk: Legacy is an awesome game, although my group has had our share of regrettable rules misunderstandings that I'm hoping won't screw things up too much. (Such as the guy who one the first game by turning in 4 cards for a Red Star at the end of his turn, which he shouldn't have been able to do until the beginning of his next turn.) I'm definitely glad to hear the game is getting some love from PHG. If I could change one thing about it, I would make the stuff that comes in the packets random, so that somebody who's already played thorough it once wouldn't necessarily know what's coming. Although that would probably just make a 60 dollar game even more expensive....

Yeah Risk: Legacy is just a great game overall in my opinion. I love it. We're close to finishing our 15 game campaign with one more pack to open and it's just been a blast to play through. My friends still haven't figured out that they need to take me out first every game since game 5. I've got a straight shot to naming the world. But I still think it was great and I loved opening all the packs. Some very cool surprises.

[rudyvalentine]

I'm surprised there hasn't been more discussion of the revelation from Podcast 45 that both Jex and Bistro have sold off their scape collections (or at least most of them). Maybe it's not that surprising to some, but it triggered something in me. I'm not sure what exactly. Less than a year ago I downsized my scape collection, scaling down to 3x commons and 2x master set terrain. I still have a significant collection and while I could survive without it, I don't want to give it up yet. My kids are just getting near the age of being able to play it and they seem interested, and even though I don't think about it or play it nearly as much as I did, it still holds a special place in my gaming heart. I agree with Colby that I can't imagine letting it all go and not feeling regret. I have very found memories of playing scape and very real friends that I made because of scape. Hearing that two, notable scapers have moved on in letting go of their collections caused me to reflect and realize I'm not making a mistake in keeping mine.

I'm not knocking Bistro or Jex either. Everyone has to make the decision that's right for them and space and money are real issues. I know they aren't letting go of the scape community, just the scape collection.

[Grungebob]

I agree rudy. As I mentioned in the podcast, if you open the door to my garage, you just might fall victim to an avalanche of heroscape product. My plan is to hang on to it until I am retirement age and then I am going to donate it to the Smithsonian.

[killercactus]

I sold off a big chunk of mine, too, but I kept enough to play with kiddiecactus when he's ready.

[thenightsshadow]

I'm not certain, but I don't think about half of the active members listen to the podcast. Out of those, there's quite a few of us that don't own any Heroscape, like me. I didn't really have much to say on the general issue either; I'm kinda young and probably not old enough to feel sentimentalism for really anything right now.

[Grungebob]

I'm not certain, but I don't think about half of the active members listen to the podcast. Out of those, there's quite a few of us that don't own any Heroscape, like me. I didn't really have much to say on the general issue either; I'm kinda young and probably not old enough to feel sentimentalism for really anything right now.That's an interesting point. We do forget that some listeners never have even played Heroscape.

For those of you out there who have never played Heroscape, I suggest you do yourself a favor and go try it out. Then you will better understand why we wax sentimental about it sometimes on the show.

[thenightsshadow]

Wait, "we"? Who are you on the podcast...wait, are you Jerry Hawthorne?

Edit: Also, to make a point, Summoner Wars is my first* board game. Never mind Heroscape, I haven't played any other board game before. My gaming background is a video/text game background, hence why when I wax about games nostalgic to me, I point to "The Way" (an rm2k game) and "NEStalgia", as well as "Kingdom of Loathing".

My only knowledge of Heroscape is when I found Jexik's posts on Heroscape.

[DrZ]

heh, we bought a copy of Heroscape about 5 years ago for a friends birthday, having no idea what it was. We played it once, liked it, and never played it again...I think I should call that friend up and see what he's done with it, so we can have another crack at it!

[Jexik]

I'm not knocking Bistro or Jex either. Everyone has to make the decision that's right for them and space and money are real issues. I know they aren't letting go of the scape community, just the scape collection.

It was a combination of getting a bit burnt out on the tournament scene, disliking the long setup time, not playing it outside of a tournament in the last year or two, and wanting the money. Got hit by some car repair at the same time that my tax return was about half of what I expected. If I wanted to pay rent...

I still have most of my terrain (which was never much: 1-2 of most sets and no Marvel), D1-D3, Wave 1, Nilfheim, Krug, Heavy Gruts, and the Master Set figures.

But I've still not played it since I sold the other bits. I may have sold more if Auggies let you have more than 116 items.

I feel that it's relevant to talk about 'scape on the PHG podcast because it's part of PHG's shared history and a number of the early adopters of Summoner Wars came from HS.

[Truth]

New Episode is up: http://www.plaidhatgames.com/podcast/46

Plaid Hat Podcast Episode 46 - Hooray Us!

We talk about the launch of our new site, the announcement of Mice and Mystics, and generally pat ourselves on the back.

[Killer Lawnmower]

New Episode is up: http://www.plaidhatgames.com/podcast/46

Plaid Hat Podcast Episode 46 - Hooray Us!

We talk about the launch of our new site, the announcement of Mice and Mystics, and generally pat ourselves on the back.

I liked hearing more about Mice and Mystics. I'm getting more and more hooked on it...

[thenightsshadow]

I like the premise of Mice and Mystics, myself. Now, what else do you have in store for us, Colby?

[Truth]

New episode is up: http://www.plaidhatgames.com/podcast/47


Plaid Hat Podcast Episode 47 - Emails!

[prometheuslkr]

New episode is up: http://www.plaidhatgames.com/podcast/47


Plaid Hat Podcast Episode 47 - Emails!

For the guy who says he's waiting for the iOS app because he has no-one else to play with, one word: VASSAL.

[Truth]

New episode is up: http://www.plaidhatgames.com/podcast/48

Plaid Hat Podcast Episode 48 - Why Design?

We talk about what drives us to design games.

[Yosiel]

Woohoo, just in time for lunch! I hope you guys don't take my apettite away (as if that can be done, ha!)

[PePe QuiCoSE]

The Resistance is awesome and Colby has no soul.

Formula D is awesome.

[Teetoo]

The Resistance is awesome and Colby has no soul.

Formula D is awesome.

Ditto on the Resistance....not on the Colby....:rolleyes:

[Alex]

Ditto on the Resistance....not on the Colby....:rolleyes:

I also Ditto. But my Ditto is extra potent on Colby's Lack of Soul.

[Alex]

Thanks to Brian for sharing this awesome picture! Made me LAUGH!
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[Jexik]

Colby has a soul full of un-full truths.

[darkbladecb]

I also Ditto. But my Ditto is extra potent on Colby's Lack of Soul.

I only use my Ditto in order to breed Eeevees.

[Truth]

New episode is up: http://www.plaidhatgames.com/podcast/49


Plaid Hat Podcast Episode 49 - Origins

[joepinion]

What was that final master set reinforcement pack name you dropped? Somebody's retribution?

[Corre]

What was that final master set reinforcement pack name you dropped? Somebody's retribution?

Sounded like Belor's Retribution to me. 30:55 if anyone wants to skip to it.

[thenightsshadow]

Sounds like it to me too. I wonder who that is. I'm guessing it's the final Master Set reinforcement pack? If it is, is it a Swamp Orc or Mountain Vargath? Hmm...so many possibilities.

[Corre]

Sounds like it to me too. I wonder who that is. I'm guessing it's the final Master Set reinforcement pack? If it is, is it a Swamp Orc or Mountain Vargath? Hmm...so many possibilities.

Belor sounds like a MV. Retribution sounds like something like a Fencer's Riposte where he does damage when attacked. Maybe gets a bonus if he was attacked the previous turn or maybe just another when wounded type of ability.

Make with the card previews already!

[prometheuslkr]

Hmm. Retribution is Birodin's ability in Dungeon Run where he does 3 wounds when sabotaged, not just 1. So maybe Belor gets an attack bonus against someone who just attacked him. Or maybe something like a power I had worked on for a custom:

Retribution
When a Unit attacks Belor, all miss die results count as unblockable hits on the attacking Unit.

[ghobot21]

ahhh... no e-mails in this podcast. me wanna hear e-mails :P

[prometheuslkr]

My favorite quote from this podcast: "Dungeon Run is such a great con game."

[Truth]

New episode is up: http://www.plaidhatgames.com/podcast/50

Plaid Hat Podcast Episode 50 - Game Mechanics

We talk about Game Mechanics, what we like and the feel that various mechanisms add to a game.

[thenightsshadow]

Bahaha! Pinky and the Brain? Really!?

[Corre]

Oh my, loved the outtakes at the end.

"Alex I don't like this minute, I like people to buy expansions."

[Yosiel]

I second Corre, the ending was great. Also it was just me or the preservation minute corner didn't have intro and just have a mute space?

whispering:"Unless is led paint, jus-just saying..."

[Alex]

I second Corre, the ending was great. Also it was just me or the preservation minute corner didn't have intro and just have a mute space?

whispering:"Unless is led paint, jus-just saying..."

Yeah, it looks like that one was missing the sound file (the file got moved, so my audio program didn't know where it went.) I'm adding it now, and hopefully Colby will be able to upload the new version when he puts up episode 51. Thanks for the catch!

[Yosiel]

Yeah, it looks like that one was missing the sound file (the file got moved, so my audio program didn't know where it went.) I'm adding it now, and hopefully Colby will be able to upload the new version when he puts up episode 51. Thanks for the catch!

You're welcome, I like your forum level so much! I want kinda the same one when I grow up! :P

[Truth]

A new podcast is up: http://www.plaidhatgames.com/podcast/51

Plaid Hat Podcast - Episode 51

Episode 51 is an email show where we answer important questions like: What's up with Dungeon Run 2, and Why is Alex a playtesting slacker? Find the answers to these and many more!

[BradyLG]

Great show, dudes. Thanks for answering my questions! It's good to hear there are at least a couple metal heads in your organization :cool:

[chardris77]

Alex plays the game! I kinda like him now.

Btw, over on Blagog, didn't the second podcast say that the SO 2nd summoner was female?

[joepinion]

That's right, James revealed it in his interview at Blagog.

I also love Resistance and would go toe-to-toe with Colby on that. Seems like his biggest problem is playing with fellow geeks... Ideally, you want a couple geeks, some family members, and definitely non-geek women... That really diversifies the perspectives. Also seems like he's underestimating the human element of looking somebody in the eye and being able to tell if they're lying. Some people can really do that, and some people can do well with judging other by gut feelings. I play very logically, but like I said,, that's why it's fun to play with non-geeks who sometimes think things through differently. (It's also fun to try to manipulate them with that knowledge!)

[Shockma Ranyk]

Also seems like he's underestimating the human element of looking somebody in the eye and being able to tell if they're lying. Some people can really do that, and some people can do well with judging other by gut feelings. I play very logically, but like I said,, that's why it's fun to play with non-geeks who sometimes think things through differently. (It's also fun to try to manipulate them with that knowledge!)

I think this is why I'd be better at the Resistance if I played with people I don't like. :D I'm a good liar around people I don't know very well. Not so much with friends and family.

[Joseph]

Shockma ranynk, you saound just like me. I can't lie to anyone i have a personal connection with, but with strangers or people i don't like, it is so easy. And, we are both in middle school. I was beggining to think i was chatting with all adults!

[Truth]

My issue with the game is I don't want to listen to a bunch of people yell the same argument at each other over and over again for 15 minutes and then we all vote. Why? Because I'm not going to try to pose a convoluted argument about who it may or may not be on little to no proof and I'm not prone to want to hear others do the same, and so I feel uninvolved almost all game every game.

[Phoenixio]

I like The Resistance because it's fast-paced and somewhat random: you can never logically exclude somebody unless they really screw up and accuse themselves. You always have to "trust" somebody and work from that, otherwise there's too much variables.

I prefer bigger games like Battlestar Galactica, where you can have more arguments on somebody. But with a guy or two that are quite the speakers, plus any number of geeks that speak less, you really can get epic games of The Resistance. It's become a late night (2 am and later) staple in our conventions in quebec.

[Grungebob]

I'm with Colby. I have no patience for a game like Resistance. We played with a big group, and afterward, I was talking about how little actually happened. The 2 hours of game time was filled with nothing but shouting and accusing but no real game play. I sat there and I think I made maybe 1 decision. It's like I had maybe 15 seconds of actual game, and another 2 hours of watching people hash out their suspicions.

[airdroppers]

I'm with Colby. I have no patience for a game like Resistance. We played with a big group, and afterward, I was talking about how little actually happened. The 2 hours of game time was filled with nothing but shouting and accusing but no real game play. I sat there and I think I made maybe 1 decision. It's like I had maybe 15 seconds of actual game, and another 2 hours of watching people hash out their suspicions.


2-hours of Resistance?

Our games take half hour max...

Of course, we play 2-3 times. ;)

[Phoenixio]

Same here, we never really take more than half an hour, whatever the size of the group. We make sure to keep it short, since the game is made so you can stop discussions with confidence votes. No need to talk for hours when everybody can just put their opinion on the table.

Usually, discussions begin to emerge at the 3rd turn or so. During the first two, there are so few clues that you can't really say anything brilliant.

[glenn3e]

I'd rather play Emmissary: The Message than the Resistance. Though you would have to download the FAQ and go through some horrible translations.

[PePe QuiCoSE]

ok, I feel silly doing any explaining but it's seems it's a trend lately for people to take my comments the wrong way. While I do love The Resistance I do play with people who are not that fond on it but still take part of it, so I have seen first hand how it is and why. And also this is the type of game that is pushed forward for you to play, since you are like 8 people and 6 are vouching for it. So for those here are some tips that had made the game more enjoyable for those who have played with me and don't like that much this type of social interaction kind of game.

Time limit (as mentioned before):
Don't let go more than 5 minutes without having a vote. Push forward with "Ok, Leader, propose a team and then let's vote". Thematically it fits because you can't be a resistance and just sit and talk to each other. Mechanically it fist because as the Resistance each failed vote gives you more information, as the Spies you can just push it forward when you like the discussion.

Poll:
The leader is the one that has the power, so his voice should be heard over other strong/voiced players. Making him call the discussion is a good idea too. Like "ok, we already heard that, let's hear what X has to say". Or just ask one by one what team they like (with no interruptions allowed). This makes sure that nobody is left out just because someone is talking louder than you.

Storytelling:
Propose a story at the beginning of the game, and tell how it goes when you are revealing the votes of each mission (better if it's totally silly and related to other jokes). For example, we are trying to overthrow the ideologically stale market with a ground breaking App. For the first mission, what we need is to kidnap some code monkeys (you say this when you are about to start revealing the votes). So you first look into the urban jungle to see if you can find them (reveal success). Then you try to bribe them with some juicy bananas (success). Finally you try to get out of the jungle without being spotted by the Machine Gun Penguins (fail, all monkeys dies).
With that option gone (again, reveal after all votes have been cast), you go to plan B: try to infiltrate a facility where an App is already being developed but change the plans. For that your team has to get past a guard, a Chainsaw wielding Gorilla. Of course you send the oldest/handsomest man in your team to seduce him (it's much funnier when it's a success). Then you have to swap the App plans... (and so on).

The good thing about doing storytelling is that it makes people feel more involved in the game although they are not participating on the mission (usually make the creative guy or someone who is not in the mission tell the story). Also it's fun because you can make it part of the discussions later ("I don´t trust him!" "Why?" "He can seduce gorillas!"). For example. in a game everybody knew the Resistance had find their team on mission 4, so mission 5 was a formality, but everyone had great fun hearing the resolution of the story, when we won when I married a high officer of the current government, a 'gifted' oil dealer dwarf (you know, at MY expense :P). For me the game IS about making inane arguments and the more inane, the better.

[Truth]

Plaid Hat Podcast Episode 52 - iOS Excitement

This week on the Plaid Hat Podcast: iOS announcements, the Swamp Orcs get a Strategy minute, we answer some emails, and even drop some preview action of Mice and Mystics.

http://www.plaidhatgames.com/podcast/52

[Ryujin]

"Gosh this podcast is ending a little early, what could they do the with the last five minutes?"

*five minutes later*

"Oh. That."

[thenightsshadow]

Gah! I had to go to work when I was 12 minutes in. Now I have to sit and listen to this.

[PePe QuiCoSE]

Vlaada Chvátil formula to design: first build something, then have it destroyed during the game. If possible add a bit of real time.
Though I really not care much about Dungeon Lords, it lacks punishing your minions for pleasure and torturing the heroes.

[prometheuslkr]

On the subject of the Superhero Game and its Pending Name, I suggest "Crisis City."

[thenightsshadow]

Preemptive post, but Podcast #53 is out.

[Truth]

Plaid Hat Podcast Episode 53 - Jame Sitz

In this episode Colby sits down with James in a new series of episodes that we are calling Origin Stories. The goal of these episodes is just to sit down and learn what makes various Plaid Hatters tick.

http://www.plaidhatgames.com/podcast/53

[Obsidian]

I really enjoyed the podcast, especially the part about going to school to follow a career in games. I originally got into computer science because I really liked video games. Since programming video games wasn't a very realistic path for me here in central Iowa, I now do general programming for a small/successful company here. I really like my job and I wouldn't want to leave it, but I sometimes wounder what major I would have picked if my passion for video games didn't push me in this direction. I really like math and physics...would I be in some lab or teaching in a high-school otherwise? Who knows?

[Shockma Ranyk]

I'm going to jump the gun ahead of Colby and mention that episode 54 is up.

[Tulathis]

I know I'm a bit late to the party, but the addition of the intro song by Alex makes this podcast 27% better.

[PePe QuiCoSE]

TO 2nd summoner Torgan - can put down ice walls after attacking? maybe has range?

edit: cool, I didn't know about the error messages. Just type whatever after .com/ and they'll show up.

[Truth]

Mr Bistro's origin story is up in the podcast section.

[Grungebob]

Fantastic interview!!

[joepinion]

Good listen, would love to hear more about Bistro's Itharia writings, where he's headed with it, how much he has sketched out, etc.

[Tulathis]

I know I'm a bit late to the party, but the addition of the intro song by Alex makes this podcast 27% better.

(Mis)quoted in episode 57? I believe Colby said 21% when in fact my scientific research has shown Alex and his intro song have increased the gooditude of the podcast by 27%. In all fairness, the margin of error was +/- 6%. So I'll let it slide, just this once.

[joepinion]

Oh yeah, notification, new podcast is up:
http://plaidhatgames.com/podcast/57

It won't say "1 new" at the top of yours screen because of the screwy way they released episode 58 already.

Alex Eding is the subject of this origin story.

[JanE]

Comments on Episode 57:
It was good that you acknowledged that some people are 'allergic' to Jesus talk and apologized that a bit. I am cool about that, it is interesting that people share what is important to them and how they see the world.

And I do not think that you lost any Dougs for that, or at least you did not lose me. It was interesting.

It is often interesting to hear people speaking of their beliefs and Colby had good observations there, e.g. "Times are changing and Christianity has to change to survive." But it is not that interesting to hear people telling how good their religion is and after that mocking other people's beliefs... I do not know anything about Oprah (her show does not air in Finland) but I think Alex crossed a line there (with his attitude). At least he knows he has a problem...

So +1 and one thumb up for Colby and for Alex as many minuses and thumbs down as he gained with his excellent Plaid Hat Podcast theme song.

-JanE

[Alex]

Comments on Episode 57:
I do not know anything about Oprah (her show does not air in Finland) but I think Alex crossed a line there (with his attitude). At least he knows he has a problem...
-JanE

Hi Jan,
My comment about Oprah was a joke about how her celebrity status has gained her an incredibly large group of devoted followers. There is no religion tied to Oprah at the moment, but I also have a sinking feeling that if she were to ever action her position of influence, she would be a force to be reckoned with as she leads an army of immense proportions.

A small part of that worry is that I have seen clips of her show where she has spoken against some core tenents of my beliefs, and with her influence as heavy as it is on large parts of America, I just don't want to see people taking what she had to say about certain parts of scripture and running with it to the detriment of their own faith.

I'd say the comment was 99.9% making a joke :) more dangerous cults are out there.

[PePe QuiCoSE]

I'd say the comment was 99.9% making a joke :) more dangerous cults are out there.Heard awful stories about one that makes their followers use some head garment in the middle east of USA.

[Carthoris]

I don't know how Oprah has positioned herself "against your beliefs," Alex, but her entire media phenomenon has borrowed a great deal from the American evangelical tradition. There's some fascinating scholarship on the religious dimensions of Oprah's enterprise. This NYT article (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/28/us/28beliefs.html) gives a light taste. I didn't mind hearing about your piety on the podcast, but I'm hoping for more gaming and less church in future episodes.

[joepinion]

I don't know how Oprah has positioned herself "against your beliefs," Alex, but her entire media phenomenon has borrowed a great deal from the American evangelical tradition. There's some fascinating scholarship on the religious dimensions of Oprah's enterprise. This NYT article (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/28/us/28beliefs.html) gives a light taste. I didn't mind hearing about your piety on the podcast, but I'm hoping for more gaming and less church in future episodes.

Interesting article. Sounds more like she borrowed the style rather than theology ("beliefs") though. I think some Christians take issue with Oprah's message of an ultimate goodness of humans, and of the need to help oneself by finding the strength that exists inside each person. Biblical Christianity (you could argue) takes a much more pessimistic view of human nature... that although we have great value and are stamped with God's image, created for great things, something has gone wrong and we are totally broken, stained, and beyond fixing, except by an act of God... So a Christian's proper response to the human dilemma is not finding the light inside or believing in yourself, but rather a trembling humility before God. Not an internal solution but an external one. (However I'll agree plenty of Christian preachers are much closer to Oprah's message than they are to that idea.)

[Corre]

I didn't mind hearing about your piety on the podcast, but I'm hoping for more gaming and less church in future episodes.

Interesting to know from a perspective of what shaped the PHG people into being who they are helping/working for the company, but that only needs a little bit of coverage, not a ton.

If you can't get Wil Wheaton on maybe you could get Rich Sommer on since you already know he plays.

[joepinion]

Heard awful stories about one that makes their followers use some head garment in the middle east of USA.

Packers fans?? (assuming you meant midwest)
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BIxk15b-aTs/TmkeisbqroI/AAAAAAAAAV8/oGVjxEzinGg/s1600/green-bay-packer-cheesehead.jpg

[Grungebob]

Packers fans?? (assuming you meant midwest)
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BIxk15b-aTs/TmkeisbqroI/AAAAAAAAAV8/oGVjxEzinGg/s1600/green-bay-packer-cheesehead.jpgWow!! A CHEESE HAT!! I want one of those!

[airdroppers]

Always the mice guy!

[PePe QuiCoSE]

really good bloopers at the end ^^

[Alex]

really good bloopers at the end ^^

yeah, we must've been rusty. A long week away from casting and just listen to all the crazy...

[thenightsshadow]

Hey, either way, it was good to see you at Gencon.

[darkbladecb]

I have the greatest mother in the world.

Just saying.

[Elcor13]

So that $150 PHG credit Colby was talking about...that's retroactive too right? The guys who demo'd this year get that too, right? Even the ones who didn't get mentioned? :(

[Jexik]

I wish I didn't discover this so late. I need to go to bed, but the world needs to hear Rios' impression of a certain villain.

[Nakiro]

I wish I didn't discover this so late. I need to go to bed, but the world needs to hear Rios' impression of a certain villain.
Perhaps they should put Rios and Alex in a room to record a mini-podcast.
That impression was so good I had to listen to it few times.

[Elcor13]

Rios' impression was actually really good. Colby's on the other hand...

Also good job having an armchair psychology session here guys ;)

[ultimobean]

If you every played Diablo 3, just picture Deckard Cain, with a hint of Sean Connery and thats how the voice is done. At least thats the way I pictured it in my head. I do wish I could have talked more about board games though. My actual first hardcore game would have been Dungeons and Dragons, did a 2 year campaign with a group of friends. Every Friday for about 7 hours. Mountain Dew and Pizza galore. I actually learned about Gencon and origins from those guys because at that time they were all playing Legend of the five rings I believe its called. Never touched the card game itself but played a role-play Esq game about it. All I know is that the scorpion clan rocks. Then in junior high I was briefly introduced to Magic but didn't have much interest for that. Instead I played the ultimate board game Chess, and still dable here and there with it.

[Grungebob]

Great Podcast Colby!

Yeah I agree with you and Bistro. I think I could take Isaac!

[Jexik]

Great Podcast Colby!

Yeah I agree with you and Bistro. I think I could take Isaac!

Would it be a nice-off?

[Grungebob]

Would it be a nice-off?Oh yeah, it would totally be niceness off. We're talking bare knuckled explosion of years of repressed meanness.

[ianotoole]

Just listening to the new Origin Story podcast with Peter. Not very far in, only comment so far is.... Draygons?

[brock]

Just listening to the new Origin Story podcast with Peter. Not very far in, only comment so far is.... Draygons?

Yes indeed! It's a scattered pronunciation thing, and it seems to happen mostly in Northern states, and it's only for words that contain "ag" (rather than any occurrence of the "a" as in "at" sound). I lived in Washington state for a couple years, and heard "flayg" and "maygazine" and other stuff like that. My other experience with this oddity is with people from Minnesota.

Another strange thing is that people from Washington will deny that it's a Washington thing, and blame it on another state or on Canada (at least in my limited experience).

I also love when Washington people say "Warshington" and hence things like "warsh the car."

Language! I love it :)

[Jonathan]

Peter W.,

Very interesting origin story! What is the "heart chart" you referred to in the career decision-making process?

Thanks,

Jonathan

[PandaWear]

Yes indeed! It's a scattered pronunciation thing, and it seems to happen mostly in Northern states, and it's only for words that contain "ag" (rather than any occurence of the "a" as in "at" sound). I lived in Washington state for a couple years, and heard "flayg" and "maygazine" and other stuff like that. My other experience with this oddity is with peope from Minnesota.

Another strange thing is that people from Washington will deny that it's a Washington thing, and blame it on another state or on Canada (at least in my limited experience).

I also love when Washington people say "Warshington" and hence things like "warsh the car."

Language! I love it :)

Guilty as charged! It's quite tough to not sound Min-ah-sow-tan.

-Peter

[Jexik]

In college one of my good friends was from Milwaukee and within about 6 months we shamed him into never saying "bayg" again.

Also, bubblers.

[tortugatron]

I was shamed by a Texan in junior high but that's how I still say it. I will not be oppressed!

I did have a roommate in college from Milwaukee though but all we did was get into soda/pop wars.

[superkrm]

I liked this latest podcast.
I felt like I was in AI class again.

[tortugatron]

Haha me too!

[PandaWear]

Peter W.,

Very interesting origin story! What is the "heart chart" you referred to in the career decision-making process?

Thanks,

Jonathan

Great question Jonathan. Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you on this one.

The Heart Chart was originally developed by my wife and me. I was starting to look for a new job and we decided to brainstorm what we were both passionate about. It's really a simple two step process.

Step 1: We each created a fairly long list of surface level passions, things we enjoyed doing, and essentially anything that came to mind on what makes us tick. Make it a truly exhaustive brainstorm, no limitations, anything you enjoy doing or that gives you energy should go on your list. We had roughly 40-50 items per person. Here's an excerpt from my initial brainstorm:

• New concepts
• Games (RPG/board/card/video)
• Art (creation of/viewing) drawing painting
• Watching movies/TV
• Brainstorming
• Stories (books, audio books, friends, podcasts)
• Communicate visually/visual communications

Step 2: After you have your initial list, boil down each item to a category, which I denoted with the (=) sign. You should challenge yourself to end up with 4-5 categories that encompass the majority of line items. Here's the initial list with the overall category following each line item:

• New concepts = ideation
• Games (RPG/board/card/video) = entertainment
• Art (creation of/viewing) drawing painting = visual, mastery, ideation
• Watching movies/TV = entertainment
• Brainstorming = ideation
• Stories (books, audio books, friends, podcasts) = entertainment
• Communicate visually/visual communications = ideation, visual

Once you have 3-5 words or phrases, congratulations, you've made your very own heart chart!

Now keep in mind that this isn't a scientifically backed exercise, so it might not work for everyone. I can say that it has worked for me. When I play a game or watch a movie, that's not just me squandering my time, I'm doing an activity that I love and that fulfills a part of me. Of course, if I played games all day, every day, that wouldn't be a good sustainable lifestyle, I wouldn't be able to make a living. Moderation is the way to go on that front for me. Anyways, hope that this helps. Please let me know if you have more questions and I'd love to talk. I'll try checking back on this thread from time to time.

In the upcoming weeks my wife promised that she will be posting a vlog episode on how to make a heart chart, so feel free to check out her site: LeadershipLifestyles.com

Have a fun day!
-Peter

[joepinion]

Here's an excerpt from my initial brainstorm:

• New concepts
• Games (RPG/board/card/video)
• Art (creation of/viewing) drawing painting
• Watching movies/TV
• Brainstorming
• Stories (books, audio books, friends, podcasts)
• Communicate visually/visual communications
Wow that is meta.

[I LIKE TAU!]

Now keep in mind that this isn't a scientifically backed exercise, so it might not work for everyone. I can say that it has worked for me. When I play a game or watch a movie, that's not just me squandering my time, I'm doing an activity that I love and that fulfills a part of me. Of course, if I played games all day, every day, that wouldn't be a good sustainable lifestyle, I wouldn't be able to make a living. Moderation is the way to go on that front for me. Anyways, hope that this helps. Please let me know if you have more questions and I'd love to talk. I'll try checking back on this thread from time to time.
-Peter

I completely disagree with this. Maybe I'll understand it once I'm older and more responsible, but I can live fine playing games all day. Even if it's one game all day.

[Alex]

Episode 68 Just Hit iTunes. It'll hit the website as soon as Joe gets all the info!

[tortugatron]

Episode 70: James talks to himself for 40 minutes. It would be an instant classic. Think about it.

[PandaWear]

Wow that is meta.

Meta, yes. However, just because it's meta, doesn't mean that I'm revising my life-building (the new deck-building?) strategy :)

[PandaWear]

In the upcoming weeks my wife promised that she will be posting a vlog episode on how to make a heart chart, so feel free to check out her site: LeadershipLifestyles.com

Alright, as promised, my wife did an episode on Heart Charts. Feel free to check it out, she's much more eloquent on the subject than myself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PkBh4YMDxQ&feature=g-all-u

[Alex]

New Episode is Up! Isaac's origin story! http://www.plaidhatgames.com/podcast

[brock]

Episode 70: James talks to himself for 40 minutes. It would be an instant classic. Think about it.

Yes please! There was a terrible James deficit in episode 68. I want that strategy minute.

[tortugatron]

After listening to Episode 69, I think every game designer has a right to hate Isaac.

Colby. Get back on your horse and develop more of your own games. You made Summoner Wars (the greatest game of all time). Don't let this designing noob walk all over you with his amazing game ideas.

...Now where's my Bioshock pre-order?


Yes please! There was a terrible James deficit in episode 68. I want that strategy minute.

Did you catch the end of Episode 68? James' mutterings are pure gold.

[brock]

Yeah, I loved the end of that episode. James narrating his computer troubles = classic :)

And I had the same thought about Isaac! His first design, right out of the gate, is for BioShock? Very cool.

[Jexik]

Well, I'm glad my misfortune brought some people enjoyment!

I was really bummed about that. Set one of my usual game nights aside. Listen to howling rain. Spend a good chunk of time refining that minute. Sit down. Said rain ruins my internet connection. Repeatedly.

[tortugatron]

I died a little inside when they said they lost you. I spent the whole episode waiting for you to return, especially given the topic.

Are these feelings of mine normal? Someone, please tell me I'm not alone.

[Jexik]

Well, the minute was about beating the GD. Maybe I'll finish the PE one and do a double feature...

[thenightsshadow]

I can't send you a PM, Jexik, your box is full :(

[Winin]

Bummer, Jexik. I used to lose phone service whenever it rained. When I looked around and found my junction box, I discovered that the previous owner had lost the cover and replaced it with a plastic bag, which had started leaking and shorting out during the rain. The previous owners weren't so adept at Doing It Themselves. :) Maybe you have a bad connection outside your house somewhere?

[Jexik]

I can't send you a PM, Jexik, your box is full :(

Fixed.


Bummer, Jexik. I used to lose phone service whenever it rained. When I looked around and found my junction box, I discovered that the previous owner had lost the cover and replaced it with a plastic bag, which had started leaking and shorting out during the rain. The previous owners weren't so adept at Doing It Themselves. :) Maybe you have a bad connection outside your house somewhere?

Thanks for the tip. It's a pretty old house (1891), which was recently refurbed quite a bit. I should call my landlord.

I think part of it is also that I'm using a wireless connection on a desktop, which is super ineffective. Sometimes my room gets the worst connection to our router, and then I can't move to a different part of the house very easily. I was super pumped about the topic and felt I had a lot to say on it. It was my suggestion for a topic too, and was looking forward to discussing it with Rios.

I guess we'll just have to put in a rain check.

[tortugatron]

Keep dreaming on that Rios thing...

[Winin]

I think part of it is also that I'm using a wireless connection on a desktop, which is super ineffective. Sometimes my room gets the worst connection to our router, and then I can't move to a different part of the house very easily. I was super pumped about the topic and felt I had a lot to say on it. It was my suggestion for a topic too, and was looking forward to discussing it with Rios.


You'll have to revisit the topic next time. :)

I also have the desktop/wireless setup. If you have a spare router lying around, you can put the dd-wrt firmware on it: http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index and then use it as a bridge. Set the bridge router somewhere in your room with good reception (e.g. up on a book case). It will connect wirelessly to the main router, then you use an ethernet cable to connect to the bridge router. Here are the instructions for that with a pretty picture: http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Client_Bridged

[ultimobean]

I am telling you guys...RIOS isn't real...its one of Colby s made up characters...just like Alex, Bistro, Isaac, and yes even Jexik...and those people that you see at the conventions you think are real....well they're just paid actors to feed Colby s growing obsession of wanting to be somebody else...lets just say, hes taken that long trip down the rabbit hole.;)

[Uncleeurope]

I am telling you guys...RIOS isn't real...its one of Colby s made up characters...just like Alex, Bistro, Isaac, and yes even Jexik...and those people that you see at the conventions you think are real....well they're just paid actors to feed Colby s growing obsession of wanting to be somebody else...lets just say, hes taken that long trip down the rabbit hole.;)

WHAT???!?? Noooooooooooooooooo. (sob)(sob)(sniff) You are LYING TO ME!!!!!!! (sob)(sob) (runs away crying)

[Shockma Ranyk]

I am telling you guys...RIOS isn't real...its one of Colby s made up characters...just like Alex, Bistro, Isaac, and yes even Jexik...and those people that you see at the conventions you think are real....well they're just paid actors to feed Colby s growing obsession of wanting to be somebody else...lets just say, hes taken that long trip down the rabbit hole.;)

Jerry's real!

[Ryujin]

I am telling you guys...RIOS isn't real...its one of Colby s made up characters...just like Alex, Bistro, Isaac, and yes even Jexik...and those people that you see at the conventions you think are real....well they're just paid actors to feed Colby s growing obsession of wanting to be somebody else...lets just say, hes taken that long trip down the rabbit hole.;)

I just relistened to several podcasts... I never realized what a talented voice actor Colby is.

[tortugatron]

He's like an amazing beatboxer except with different voices. His voice layering skills are remarkable.

[Shockma Ranyk]

He's like an amazing beatboxer except with different voices. His voice layering skills are remarkable.

He can even do several different voices at the same time!

[tortugatron]

He can even do several different voices at the same time!

That's what I said :)

And he can even do train noises

[ultimobean]

Its all true guys...but since hes editing (aka Alex) would he not be able to make it sound like he can do anything...think about it...all he has to do is relay the voices over top of themselves and its off the chain. And yes Jerrys real...hes the only one though, real nice guy. You just have to understand Colby is a master at these things...with no real friends he has had the time to create his imaginary ones and perfect them, just think of Christopher Robin and go from there, Isaac is Winnie the Pooh, Rios is Tigger, Jexik is Owl, Bistro is Rabbit, and Alex is Piglet....sorry I just cracked myself up there thinking about that. And I still don't understand why Rios s catch phrase is off the chain...I really have never said that ha.

[killercactus]

Its all true guys...but since hes editing (aka Alex) would he not be able to make it sound like he can do anything...think about it...all he has to do is relay the voices over top of themselves and its off the chain. And yes Jerrys real...hes the only one though, real nice guy. You just have to understand Colby is a master at these things...with no real friends he has had the time to create his imaginary ones and perfect them, just think of Christopher Robin and go from there, Isaac is Winnie the Pooh, Rios is Tigger, Jexik is Owl, Bistro is Rabbit, and Alex is Piglet....sorry I just cracked myself up there thinking about that. And I still don't understand why Rios s catch phrase is off the chain...I really have never said that ha.

HA! I knew that guy I met at Origins that was supposed to be Rios was WAY too much of an idiot....

[ultimobean]

HA! I knew that guy I met at Origins that was supposed to be Rios was WAY too much of an idiot....

Its true that guy was just all hair and good looks...well you get what you pay for...I still dont get why he created a Mexican alter-ego either...the world may never know...

[tortugatron]

Alex says, "Episode 70 is now up. Go listen then email me how awesome I am."

[joepinion]

Alex says, "Episode 70 is now up. Go listen then email me how awesome I am."

Buonocore? lol this guy just needs to get his own podcast. He's EVERYWHERE. Looking forward to listening to this one as I catch up on e-mails come Monday.

[Alex]

Alex says, "Episode 70 is now up. Go listen then email me how awesome I am."

The email me how awesome I am was not said. Just implied. :cool:

[joepinion]

Glad to see you guys talking about "the industry"... this is when the podcast is the best in my opinion. Enjoyed the episode greatly. Buonocore is funny how he pops up everywhere, but I like listening to him.

If you're looking into getting more publishers on I always am interested in Dom Crapuchettes' story (Northstar Games) he also did it the traditional way like PHG and Stronghold and has a really interesting story, getting his games in to Target, etc.

[tortugatron]

Do I send my drinking game ER bill to Buonocore or PHG?

[Alex]

Do I send my drinking game ER bill to Buonocore or PHG?

Definitely Buonocore.

Also, Episode 71 is up!
http://www.plaidhatgames.com/podcast

[tortugatron]

If my email isn't answered I'm totally boycotting the podcast until episode 72.

[RogCBrand]

Alex is the voice of doom!
;)

Seriously though, working for a company can often be difficult, but I think owning a company, even something as fun as a game company, has got to be so stressful! No matter how well things run, something will go wrong, customers will be upset, and it all falls on your shoulders. I don't envy Colby there!

[joepinion]

Great episode (#71, emails).

Mark me down for DC over Marvel. Batman, Batman, Batman. Also, Watchmen is one of the greatest works of English-language fiction of all time.

Podcast 39-41 links have been fixed for a couple weeks now, sorry about that. :)

2nd Cloaks summoner Jexik spoiler, nice.

[Adam]

The summoner ability was spoiled or just the name? Think we knew the name beforr. There goes my plan to read over lunch. Podcast time!

[joepinion]

The ability! But they freely admit it hasn't been playtested and could totally change.

[Adam]

Ooh unplaytested abilities are even better.

[tortugatron]

Jexik better look like emo James.

[brock]

Listening to Episode 71 now. I always like the strategy minutes by James, and really enjoyed this one about Oldin. I know some people are turned off by the numbers stuff, but I love it.

[joepinion]

Hey Alex and company, don't forget you made 2012 predictions at the end of 2011, you must review them and be held accountable. :)

[tortugatron]

Jut as I gave up waiting for a new podcast to listen to while I do some chores around the house, I hit refresh one more time and there is was. My prayers have been answered.

EDIT: Colby sure hates Mage Wars. I have yet to play it.... *forum hug* there, there Colby

[RogCBrand]

"They're all busy working on cars."
LOL!

I notice the Sci-Fi channel will rush to push a low budget movie that sounds like a potential hit movie that is about to come out. It tends to have acting that makes soap operas feel Shakespearean, and special effects that could be topped by a 5 year old on a cheap laptop!

From movies, to games, to most anything else that can be sold, there are a lot of weasels out there who would rather just copy someone else, than have to go to all the effort, and risk, of creating something totally unique!

[Setharillius]

Anybody know what the time is on the spoiler for Jexik? I'm really curious.

[tortugatron]

Just before 1:13 on episode 71

[Setharillius]

Ohh. I'm listening to 72... ha ha ha

[tortugatron]

Episode 73 is up. Lets hope they leak more second summoner info again. And Rios is on!

[Grungebob]

The Nightshadow's voice? Creepy....

[tortugatron]

Ah, thank you Jerry. I've been trying to figure out all the forum names for a while now. Most are pretty easy. ... Please tell me you're Jerry...

[Grungebob]

Ah, thank you Jerry. I've been trying to figure out all the forum names for a while now. Most are pretty easy. ... Please tell me you're Jerry...Yes, that's me!

[thenightsshadow]

The Nightshadow's voice? Creepy....

Hey, hold on. Creepy? What?

[tortugatron]

Ok I didn't listen to it before I said Rios was on it. It was a bold prediction. I was wrong. TNS is not Rios. Hopefully I didn't confuse anyone. Oh and alex, a good symbol using game is Neuroshima hex.

[tristak]

What? No touchdown dance!?!

[thenightsshadow]

TNS is not Rios.

Exactly. Rios isn't as devious.
Just kidding~

[joepinion]

Good job on the strategy minute, dude.

[Grungebob]

Hey, hold on. Creepy? What?

On my end it sounded like there was a filter on the voice making it sound unreal. Was I mistaken?

[thenightsshadow]

I don't necessarily have a filter on on purpose. I use a laptop and headset, and while I know about the power remove trick, I think I had my headset configured to a setting for the voices I'm submitting for an LP. It might be the difference between the two, as I can imagine areas where my Voice Acting voice would be much different from my speaking voice. The last "strategy minute" on the podcast (CG a while back ago - more like a CG gushing) my voice is a little cheerier...sorta.

I have the original file and in retrospect and comparison, it makes sense. But it seemed fine at the time...I had just finished recording a minute-long segment and decided to have a break with that and singing.

[PandaWear]

Hey Dougs, sorry about the Episode 73 rabbit trail, we were starting to run out of steam, especially myself. In hindsight, we should have mentioned innovation in the digital side of board games (iOS, Android, browser, etcetera) as well as not calling the episode "Is Colby the next Psy?" ;) Anyways, here's a link to the exploding chair story: http://www.anorak.co.uk/202541/strange-but-true/boy-killed-by-anal-penetrating-chair.html/

Peter

[Alex]

Anyways, here's a link to the exploding chair story: http://www.anorak.co.uk/202541/strange-but-true/boy-killed-by-anal-penetrating-chair.html/

Peter

REALLY PETER!? MORE exploding chair stuff? Just when I thought it was safe to go back in my office...

[tortugatron]

That scares you? Trying watching this and then simply try to fall asleep: http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/monsters-inside-me

[ultimobean]

I am actually Rios...funny thing I rarely post on here and when I do I only try and confuse people anyways...so therefore I do not post as to not induce panic and confusion amongst the dougs.

[tortugatron]

So... Maybe you're saying you're Rios to confuse us?

*steps forward* "I'm Rios!"

[Alex]

So... Maybe you're saying you're Rios to confuse us?

*steps forward* "I'm Rios!"

No! I am Spartacus!

[thenightsshadow]

Rodney Smith on the Plaid Hat Podcast, huh? This'll be interesting.

[hextr1p]

No! I am Spartacus!
*steps forward*

No, I am Spartacus!

And Spartacus really enjoyed episode 74 of the podcast.

Of course, by 'Spartacus', I'm referring to myself... obviously. I mean, it's on the internet, in a forum, at the beginning of my post. That's the definition of 'gospel', isn't it...?

Spartacus thinks so. And who am I to argue with Spartacus? I mean, myself...

[Alex]

New Podcast is up! Reviewing 2012's bold predictions, and making new ones for 2013!
http://www.plaidhatgames.com/podcast

[brock]

New Podcast is up! Reviewing 2012's bold predictions, and making new ones for 2013!
http://www.plaidhatgames.com/podcast

I'd like to throw my name in as a possible Topanga, or at least a toadling! :D I'm showing Plaid Hat stuff at my first con (SaltCon in Salt Lake City), and hopefully in the future I can do more for my favorite game company!

Also, did Colby say he played all of BioShock Infinite except for the end? That is an amazing opportunity.

[tortugatron]

ROB DAVIAU! Guess I have more PHG products to look forward to :)

[Adam]

Wow, that is huge news. I unfortunately have not played a lot of his big games yet (Heroscape and Risk Legacy are on the to-get list), but I wouldn't even know about the broader hobby if not for Risk 2210. I was so impressed with how much better it was than the original Risk, and the ad for Cosmic Encounter in the box sealed the deal.

[tortugatron]

I loved playing risk as a kid with my dad, so eventually we got risk 2210. I wasn't played much and then I rediscovered it in the closet and played it with friends. That game is probably responsible for me getting into board games. And then SW came along and totally exploded the hobby for me. So basically I owe board gaming to Rob and Colby.

[champrjk]

Risk legacy is by far the best version of risk to date. It's even better if you have a dedicated group of people to repeatedly play with. All the surprises and changing mechanics make you eager to play the next chapter in your conquest for world domination. I'm excited to hear that Colby and the plaid hat crew are teaming up with Rob Daviau to make board games. I'm sure we can expect phenomenal products to continue spewing forth from plaid hat games.

[Adam]

Ooh, he worked on Stratego Legends, too. That was the first heavily exceptions-based game I played. I loved that game, until my girlfriend started beating me. Then it was pretty lame.

[tristak]

went and looked at the amazon review, it was hilarious! Reminded me of when 12 year olds get in an argument on facebook.

[Alex]

went and looked at the amazon review, it was hilarious! Reminded me of when 12 year olds get in an argument on facebook.

Yeah that one cracked me up!!!

I tweeted about this already, but we can't have Rob on the podcast too often. I have bought 2 games as a result. one during the show, and one while editing.
Risk: Legacy
and
Star Wars Trivial Pursuit: Classic trilogy collectors edition.

Darn you, Daviau.

[Jexik]

Yeah, Rob's the man.

[tortugatron]

I have Star Wars trivial pursuit! No one wants to play it with me now though. Growing up my sister would always just answer luke skywalker for most of them. She actually would get quite a few right.

[Classicsmiley]

I am very excited by the news that Rob is going to be working with Plaid Hat! Risk 2210 was my favorite version of Risk before Risk: Legacy was announced, so I'm really looking forward to seeing what you guys end up publishing.

[tortugatron]

Do I smell a SW dudes on a map legacy style game? Rob should be pretty good at creating for other IPs by now.

[Adam]

That would be neat but they said he would be developing his own IP, I believe.

[tortugatron]

I know, but after that... why not?

Do it, Rob! DO IT!

[ultimobean]

I just feel bad for not knowing who Rob is...im a terrible board gamer haha. Well Im sure hell do a good job, and a plus is ill probably get to play test it and hopefully be able to break the game before it comes out ;) thank you Mr. Rob.

[Jexik]

I just feel bad for not knowing who Rob is...im a terrible board gamer haha. Well Im sure hell do a good job, and a plus is ill probably get to play test it and hopefully be able to break the game before it comes out ;) thank you Mr. Rob.

You must be familiar with his work: Heroscape, Epic Duels, and Risk Legacy to name a few.

[ultimobean]

Oh im familiar but everyone knew him by name. The only person I really know by name that has created board games would be Craig which I had no idea Rob had a part in.

[killercactus]

I have Star Wars trivial pursuit! No one wants to play it with me now though. Growing up my sister would always just answer luke skywalker for most of them. She actually would get quite a few right.

Ever since I won a game of this on my first turn (before my wife even got to answer a question), the game has kind of been forbidden at my place.

[tortugatron]

We played that when you get a pie piece, your turn ends.

[Jexik]

My interview with Cory is up.

[tortugatron]

My interview with Cory is up.

You should host more often. Way better than that other guy...

[glenn3e]

Looks like Fanessa is a Champion version of the Fencer. I'd guess she is 2/5 for 5?

[BTBAM]

This episode ruled.

[darkbladecb]

This episode ruled.

Well, shucks.

[killercactus]

It was an excellent episode - lots of SW talk which made me happy. Cory - did I know you played the decipher SWCCG? I played it as well - still have all my cards. I never got competitive with it, but it was an awesome game.

[darkbladecb]

It was an excellent episode - lots of SW talk which made me happy. Cory - did I know you played the decipher SWCCG? I played it as well - still have all my cards. I never got competitive with it, but it was an awesome game.

I don't know when it would've come up--my Dad still has all his cards, too.

[Jexik]

Looks like Fanessa is a Champion version of the Fencer. I'd guess she is 2/5 for 5?

No comment.


This episode ruled.

Thanks.


It was an excellent episode - lots of SW talk which made me happy.

It did go a bit long though. I'm interested to hear back from non-crazy-SW fans what they thought about the direction of this episode.

[tortugatron]

Ask Isaac?

[I LIKE TAU!]

Non-SW-crazy fans? What's the point of life if you aren't SW crazy?

[Grisamentum]

For everyone else, there's the Super Bowl :p

[joepinion]

Thanks for the extra long podcast, I listened to it while cleaning out my basement. :)

[champrjk]

I rather enjoyed this podcast. I'm always interested to hear about the workings behind the curtain.

[ariosa]

good ep, i find the design process really interesting. plus i like to hear when the filth art grosses people out :)

[Alex]

81 is up! Enjoy our rabbit trails and distractedness!! AKA Emails.

[tortugatron]

Alex, you're a voice guy right? Just voice over the bad mics in the lost episode! But even if you don't I'd say release it anyway. Just restate what happened at the beginning and call it. Episode 80.5.

And who else heard the new VG summoner name? Samuel? Right around 1:12 I think.

[tristak]

I heard it, it sounds like his events will have some interesting mechanics.

[glenn3e]

Samuel's deck - Abolish Event - Screw up other people's Event.

[tortugatron]

Very interested to see what Divine Protection is. DS plus GK ability combined in some way?

[TheOne]

Word vomit. Samuel + Divine Protection = definitely Vanguards Second Summoner. Colby vomited that he has an event that ruins other people's events, and separately, there's that Divine Protection event.

[BTBAM]

Samuel sounds like he will be my favorite summoner. Just because his name is bad ass.

[TheOne]

samuel sounds like he will be my favorite summoner. Just because his name is bad ass.

SAMUEL JACKSON. That's what.

[glenn3e]

He needs to be black and wear an eyepatch. Samuel Fury!

[I LIKE TAU!]

A summoner with fury would be sweet. Just charge out and hope for a fury streak...

[BTBAM]

That would be gross. And awesome. I also heard Alex mention the Summoner Wars podcast.....but it fell under the radar.

[Alex]

Ep 83 is uploading now!

[tristak]

Doctor Horrible game, you must make it.

[Ranior]

This is a great episode for learning all sorts of things.

1. Hearing about the CG dude....cool. He sounds like a lot of fun.
2. Hearing BTBAM cheat the system....interesting. Apparently having an application sent in back in September is meaningless...
3. Rahlee was supposed to be like that!? Well that would make her a lot more interesting. I like the new fixes for her, but still interesting knowledge

[killercactus]

This is a great episode for learning all sorts of things.

1. Hearing about the CG dude....cool. He sounds like a lot of fun.
2. Hearing BTBAM cheat the system....interesting. Apparently having an application sent in back in September is meaningless...
3. Rahlee was supposed to be like that!? Well that would make her a lot more interesting. I like the new fixes for her, but still interesting knowledge

Dude, you missed the single most important piece of information that came out of this podcast. Better than Smeege or Phoenixes.

Gwalark and the Flying Twins.

[BTBAM]

This is a great episode for learning all sorts of things.

1. Hearing about the CG dude....cool. He sounds like a lot of fun.
2. Hearing BTBAM cheat the system....interesting. Apparently having an application sent in back in September is meaningless...
3. Rahlee was supposed to be like that!? Well that would make her a lot more interesting. I like the new fixes for her, but still interesting knowledge

My application too was submitted a long time ago...

[TheOne]

Grats to BTBAM for becoming a playtester! Nice one, bro! :D

[tortugatron]

Hey BTBAM, way to go cheating the system :P. Weasled your way in a month early or something. But seriously, great job becoming a play tester... of another game... ...Applying for Vindicators yet?

Also, where was the talk about the dudes on a map game??? I wanted more future of SW talk :/

So I gather that the next second summoners that will be released are FK and VG. Makes sense and that would mean SS releases are following the releases of the first summoners more or less. So, I was thinking... After CL and JE are released, why not make a second summoner master set? Storage is fast becoming an issue, so another box would be great. Oh and I suggest going back to the big box. :)

[Jexik]

He put in an app a long time ago. The only cheating BTBAM did was demonstrate a strong desire to discuss and play Summoner Wars without acting entitled to anything. Shame on him.

[Ranior]

Dude, you missed the single most important piece of information that came out of this podcast. Better than Smeege or Phoenixes.

Gwalark and the Flying Twins.

Oh jeez, you're right! I certainly want that T-shirt. Even if I do despise playing against the Benders.


He put in an app a long time ago. The only cheating BTBAM did was demonstrate a strong desire to discuss and play Summoner Wars without acting entitled to anything. Shame on him.

I'm sorry if I came off as testy or what not in my original post. I actually just found the situation more hilarious than anything. BTBAM's a very solid choice, and will be a good member of that team. No problem in how he was hired or what not, it was just more humerous and interesting than anything.

[brock]

This latest episode was excellent. I suppose I will have to add the Doug's Guide to my podcast rotation...

[killercactus]

This latest episode was excellent. I suppose I will have to add the Doug's Guide to my podcast rotation...

Absolutely. In fact, we already mentioned you by name once on A Dougs Guide...

[brock]

Absolutely. In fact, we already mentioned you by name once on A Dougs Guide...

WhaaaaAAAAAAAT. To the iPod! Don't tell me which episode; I want to be surprised! :)

[glenn3e]

So.....

1. Smeege is a 0 cost Champ that requires payment of 1 Magic every turn. He is already Ranged and combos well with Frick's ability due to being 0 cost.
2. Phoenixes have Greater Flight, and boosts other Units with Greater Flight. Namely Rahlee and other Phoenixes. Also, they are immune to abilities and Events(?) thus better able to protect Mardaria. Ingenius, though not sure if they can protect her against JE Archers.

[Xylem]

481

On Tour

- Xylem

[Cuffs Alister]

481

On Tour

- Xylem

I like it. when can I order one?:)

[thenightsshadow]

2. Phoenixes have Greater Flight, and boosts other Units with Greater Flight. Namely Rahlee and other Phoenixes. Also, they are immune to abilities and Events(?) thus better able to protect Mardaria.

Listen to it again. Not quite.

[Cuffs Alister]

They have flight with a fancy title added on to add to the power. Minimul(?) difference.

[glenn3e]

Listen to it again. Not quite.

Hmm, they have Heroic Flight that boosts Units with Greater Flight? As for Conjurations, I get the feeling they can be played on opponent's turn to instantly summon Phoenixes to block Maldaria.

[BTBAM]

481

on tour

- xylem


so much win

[Jexik]

481

On Tour

- Xylem

Oh. Em. Godshome.

All the little hipster mind witches and stuff are a nice touch.

[killercactus]

481

On Tour

- Xylem

Amen - that is amazing. E-mail that to Colby.

This might be the best idea I've had since I ordered a PE vs TO starter...

[I LIKE TAU!]

I think that the MWs would make cheap Ripoffs of their high quality music. Copywrite infringement!

[tortugatron]

Next two shirts released should definitely be BD and SO. Both music themed. SO being Skrillex of course. I would buy both.

[Cuffs Alister]

I can imagine the shadow elves as a rock band. Call it hydraxide. They could sel undar the stage things like shirts. A blade master on drums could do a quick double tap. Ya feelin' me bro?

[Xylem]

Amen - that is amazing. E-mail that to Colby.

This might be the best idea I've had since I ordered a PE vs TO starter...

Will do! If I knew his E-mail... ;)

[tortugatron]

Will do! If I knew his E-mail... ;)

You have to listen to the podcast more :). [email protected]

[brhodges]

I so want a Gwalark & The Flying Twins Shirt set in a reto rock shirt.

[tortugatron]

No update on the Gwalark and the Flying Twins shirts? Jeez, and you call that news. Also, James may have been drinking before this episode was recorded (or during). But don't get he wrong, I loved that James talked more.

Did you guys do bold predictions on the lost episode? If not, still planning to do them?

[champrjk]

Have you Podcasters considered doing an episode on the artwork of your games? It would be fascinating to get a behind the scenes glimpse on how the artwork is conceived and chosen and what the artists do.

[ariosa]

there was one waaaay back (2 or so years i think) with sergi and chad and myself. would totally be down to do another episode, i owe them for all that free advertising :)

[joepinion]

In regards to the latest episode's discussion of NETWORKING:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j1nHdURKgE

[KAM]

Hello,

In response to Podcast 83.

I'll never buy another game that Bistro Designs, SPECIFICALLY because he said that Glory is an acceptable Villain for BtVS.

BUT, now I've changed my mind, because he redeemed himself by refuting Alex's fanboy excuse making for Joss Whedon who blames his problems (some accurately some not) on "the network."

Joss has done some GREAT stuff, and some pretty poor stuff. He deserves credit for both.

KAM

[Cuffs Alister]

I'm 98% sure the person Isaac was "interviewing" was Alex. Either that or the recording conditions really were perfect, and Isaac just happened to pick someone who sounds a lot like Alex with a his voice going.

[Alex]

I'm 98% sure the person Isaac was "interviewing" was Alex. Either that or the recording conditions really were perfect, and Isaac just happened to pick someone who sounds a lot like Alex with a his voice going.

No Comment. :D

[brhodges]

PHPC #87 was awesome guys!!! Loved the gamorrean monk chants pricless and i so want to use it in a Star Wars game now. Jerry i think the small settlment idead for the second Mice & Mystics expansion is an amazing great idea.