As we find our way back into the routine we go over some more of our recent finds, being a new GM, as well as talk a little bit about a perinial topic: how Kickstarter can be a two edged sword. Numenera 2 Seducing An Orc Shadowrun Returns Kickstarter Regrets Too Many Bones Don't forget to rate us in iTunes or give feedback here. Download MP3.…

After a... um... slight hiatus, we're back with our first episode of a brand new season. Same two hosts with some time evolved perspectives and a love of hobby gaming that's as strong as ever. Here are some of the things we went over during this episode as we went over our GenCon 2017 experience. GenCon 50 Legend of the Five Rings The Shared Dream …

On this episode of EpicTurn, we return to our tips on roleplaying games. The subject is about character backgrounds for both DMs and players. Also in this episode, we talk about RPGs in modern settings and how that can limit player creativity. Corporia Spelljammer Actor that played Ares from Xena Armello Kickstarter Don't forget to rate us in iTune…

On this episode of EpicTurn, we interview Corey Young, the mastermind behind Gravwell. Corey discusses the design of Gravwell, future games, and great tips on approaching publishers. Gravwell: Escape from the 9th Dimension EpicTurn Loot - 5 copies of Gravwell Mensa Mind Games Freedom: The Underground Railroad Santorini Minion Games ROFL Corey Young…

In this episode of EpicTurn, Tim has been struck with the hiccups! We discuss digital games, the social benefits of RPGs/general gaming, and random assortment of topics. Miskatonic School for the Girls: Holiday Break Kickstarter Simple System Kickstarter - Will update once the Kickstarter goes live. Green Ronin Prodigy Kickstarter Evil Hat Producti…

We're back with Season 2 of EpicTurn! In this episode, we talk about the future plans of the show alongside a mini rant about box design for board games. Miskatonic School for the Girls: Holiday Break Kickstarter Tuscany: Expand the World of Viticulture Part-time Gods Smash Up Big Box Don't forget to rate us in iTunes or give feedback here. Downloa…

After a small hiatus we're back with friend of the show Jamey Stegmaier to talk about gaming and his new Kickstarter for Tuscany. Don't forget to rate us in iTunes or give feedback here. Download MP3.By EpicTurn

We're back! This is the first episode in a periodic series called the College of Gaming. We talk about how to be a good palyer and expirement with some changes to our format. We had a lot of fun and hope you do too. Don't forget to rate us in iTunes or give feedback here. Download MP3.By EpicTurn

In our first episode of 2014 we have a round table with several of the great guys from Jasco Games. We got to talk about their great properties and the upcoming Mega Man™ The Board Game, currently on Kickstarter! Mega Man™ The Board Game Kickstarter Mega Man™ The Board Game EPIC Origin Photo Mega Man™ The Board Game Kicktraq Mega Man™ The Board Gam…

On our holiday episode we talk about gift ideas and things we'd recommend people to get for each other (or themselves). Of course it's probably too late to take much advantage of this, but it's a fun list anyway. Here's a list of most of the items we dig through on our very own Twelve Days of EpicTurn. Quarriors Dice Building Game Kingsburg Cards A…

On this episode we're joined by special guest Mark Plemmons to talk about his career and his new Kickstarter project Corporia. Corporia Mark Plemmons's Personal Site Corporia's Outtake Video! Don't forget to rate us in iTunes or give feedback here. Download MP3.By EpicTurn

On this episode we're joined by special guest Jason Hardy from Catalyst Game Labs. We sit down and discuss some of his history with Shadowrun and other games. He also gives us some great details about the future of Catalyst and what they're doing next. Catalyst Game Labs The Year of Shadowrun MLP Shadowrun Pics Don't forget to rate us in iTunes or …

In this Halloween themed episode we talk about gaming superstitions and how they've effected us and groups we've been part of. Kickstarter Watch: Corporia: Knights in Shining Armani 2014 Gaming Calendar Shadows of Brimstone The Strange Main Topic: Every Day I'm Shuffling Roll a d6 Don't forget to rate us in iTunes or give feedback here. Download MP…

In this very special epsidoe we sit down with Todd Rowland from AEG. He was kind enough to geek out with us for a while about all the awesome things they're doing. Some of the great topics in our discussion: SmashUp Love Letter Card of the Dead Trains Cheaty Mages Legend of the Five Rings Legend of the Five Rings: Walt Disney World Kotei 2014 Night…

In this episode we sit down and discuss large group games, and we give our own personal top ten list. For a few we didn't have a common point of reference so we presented a few options. Follow Up: The Hex TCG Slacker Backer Our Top Ten Party Games #10a: Liar's Dice #10b: Walking Dead Card Game #9: Tsuro #8: Flapjacks and Sasquatches #7: 7 Wonders #…

We again try something different, and this time maybe we shouldn't have, but we did it anyway. We tried to sit down together and actually play a game of the DC Deck-builder from Cryptozoic as we reviewed it. The review went off well enough, but the sound quality was definitely subpar. Timing Apology:We are again needing to apologize about the tardi…

Ok, so we said we wouldn't follow up with Part 2, but we decided to anyway. In this unexpected continuation of our RPG Deconstruction up we finish talking about magic and power levels. Timing Apology:We both want to say we're sorry about this episode being posted late. Please know that real life circumstances were exceptional, and we'll be making e…

EpicTurn begins a long running deconstruction of RPGs in this episode. After a brief followup we start a multi-part discussion about magic levels in fantasy worlds with a focus on low-magic. Follow up: Third Eye Games: Part-Time Gods Kickstarter PAX PRIME 2013 Day 2 Acquisitions Incorporated Part 1 Don't forget to rate us in iTunes or give feedback…

In our first normal episode since Gencon, we take a stab at doing our first game review. After some follow up on previous topics we break down Gravwell, a new game from Corey Young (@CMYoung) and Cryptozoic. Follow up: Gen Con Indy 2013 Continues Record-Breaking Growth Spheres of Power: A New Pathfinder Magic System Case for Humanity Third Eye Game…

In this, our first ever MEGA-EPISODE, we get to sit down with senior members of True Dungeon staff: Jeff Chandler, David Radtke, and Jean Monfort. They where kind enough to talk to us both before and after we had a chance to run through the dungeons for the first time. This was an absolute blast for us and we can't wait to get back to Gencon 2014 t…

In our fourth and final recap episode from Gencon 2013 we talk about how we wrapped up our time at the convention. Following up this discussion is a great conversation we had with Cory Jones from Cryptozoic. As warned in previous Gencon episodes some of the sound quality, notably Bryan and Tim's during the interview, is a little rawer than usual. A…

In our third episode from Gencon 2013 we recap day three of the Four Best Days in Gaming. Followed by an incredible interview with Simon Berman and William Hungerford of Privateer Press, where we talk about the new products released at Gencon, and how they've been received. As warned in episode, the show notes on this one are indeed light, and the …

In our second episode from Gencon 2013 we recap day two of this fantastic event. Followed by a great interview with Jamey Stegmaier and Allen Stone of Stonemaier Games, where we talk about there experiances being a first time game publisher on Kickstarter and the challenges they've faced in their success. As warned some of the editing and quality i…

Our first episode from Gencon 2013. We sat down with a few panelists to discus the first day of Gencon and how it's made us feel, and what we're excited about for the upcoming days. As warned in episode, the show notes on this one are indeed light, and the editing is a little rawer than usual. Don't forget to rate us in iTunes or give feedback here…

In this episode, our longest episode yet, we take a deep look at a great reddit post that codifies the Ten Commands of Board Game Night. We talk about how they impact our own group, and gaming groups in general, as well as how they apply to RPG nights as well. Some of the things we talked about. The Ten Commandments of Board Game Night We used thes…

In this episode we're joined by Eloy Lasanta from Third Eye Games and had a great time hanging out and discussing his company, his philosphy to board game design, his Ennie nomination, and hobby gaming in general. You can find Eloy on twitter as well as on Third Eye Games's official website. Some of the things we talked about. Third Eye Games The D…

In this episode we take a high level tour de force through one of the latest crazes in hobby gaming: Deckbuilding Games. We then follow up with discussions on other forms of card games, including the Living Card Games from Fantasy Flight, and a few of our other favorites. Ascension Deckbuilding Game Dominion What is a Living Card Game 7 Wonders Net…

It's EpicTurn's first podcast episode! Our main focus for the first episode was to introduce your hosts, and start a discussion about the influence Kickstarter has had on the hobby industry. Below are the links discussed during the show: Land of Seed and Blossom, for Wu Xing: The Ninja Crusade Technoir: high-tech, hard-boiled roleplaying Quantum Ro…