Join host Anders Carlson and the staff of Earthborne Games (Andrew Navaro, Andrew Fischer, and Evan Simonet) as they discuss the development of Earthborne Rangers, the things that inspire them, their creative process, and more.
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Covering the full breadth of digital, tabletop, and role playing games, The Game Design Round Table inspires and educates aspiring and experienced game designers.
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Bad jokes. Good folks. Games. Every other week, Chris & Philip talk about their experiences playing different games (both board games and video games). If you enjoy hearing people talk about the fun they have playing various games instead of why X game is better than Y game, this is the show for you. Plus, they've got the latest board games news , the worst jokes, and the best guests occasionally.
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The Peoples Behind The Meeples is Gamefound’s official podcast, in which Alex Radcliffe interviews board game creators. Our goal is to provide a space for board game creators to talk about their stories, insights, and the process behind their games. It’s a podcast series created to deepen the connection between creators and their communities, educate, and inspire.
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This is the feed where you can get all the great podcasts found over at the Boards & Swords website (http://boardsandswords.com). There's the main Boards & Swords podcast, where four friends have fun talking about board games and finding a game they all like, and The Dirtbags of Holding, a RPG actual play podcast showing off the wrong way to play several different roleplaying games.
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An in depth look at games, gamers, and why we play
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Banter, EBR 1v1, Margaritaville, Elder No-No List pt. II, and our coolest day making games! (00:00:00) Intro (00:12:15) Work Stories (00:28:45) Listener Questions (01:07:10) Stuff We’re Into Email: info@earthbornegames.com Website: https://earthbornegames.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/mXN2cUNPXE Gamefound: https://gamefound.com/en/creator…
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#321 Civilization Series 5 with Will Thompson
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Welcome back to the Civilization Series! In this episode, Dirk welcomes Will Thompson, the creator of the upcoming game Winter Rabbit. Here, they discuss Will's vision for Civilization and the integration of Indigenous technologies into the game. They also talk about the differences between warfare and how the 4cs fit into history.…
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Our first episode is with Earthborne Games founder and creative director – Andrew Navaro. The creators behind the immensely successful Earthborne Rangers are known for their beautiful games that also put an emphasis on environmental sustainability. Listen to Andrew's story, event experiences, and future plans. This is an episode you won’t want to m…
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Dirk and David come together once more to discuss the civilization series! This week, topics include David’s thoughts on Civilization 6, the value in how the world map is created, what the games choose to simulate, and what can be improved in the technology and religion systems.By Dirk Knemeyer, David Heron
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Crunch time, the zoo, expansion word count, living valley update, swapping rangers, exiles, and 20 questions! (00:00:00) Intro (00:12:15) Work Stories (00:28:45) Listener Questions (01:07:10) Stuff We’re Into Email: info@earthbornegames.com Website: https://earthbornegames.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/mXN2cUNPXE Gamefound: https://gamefo…
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X-Wing flies off into the sunset, we get a look at the new books for D&D, and apparently you all are buying a lot of toys. No guest this week, so we take a look at all the stuff that released during Free RPG Day! Also, apparently there’s a Renshaw Rant about 40K. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord Liked our Monument Hobbies int…
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X-Wing flies off into the sunset, we get a look at the new books for D&D, and apparently you all are buying a lot of toys. No guest this week, so we take a look at all the stuff that released during Free RPG Day! Also, apparently there’s a Renshaw Rant about 40K. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord Liked our Monument Hobbies int…
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We had a lot of stuff to talk about at the end of Episode 242 of Boards & Swords, and we decided to keep streaming live and make our "Bonus Bits" free to non-patrons as well! Enjoy this? Then check out our Patreon below! Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is o…
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We had a lot of stuff to talk about at the end of Episode 242 of Boards & Swords, and we decided to keep streaming live and make our "Bonus Bits" free to non-patrons as well! Enjoy this? Then check out our Patreon below! Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is o…
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Join us for another round of listener questions! David and Dirk discuss topics such as whether and how to avoid game-breaking synergies, what impact finances has on the love of design, and balancing strategy and role play mechanics.By Dirk Knemeyer, David Heron
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They’re back from Costa Rica, and we’re talking’ about it! Also, a eulogy to X-Wing and Armada, sour gummies, triazzles, edible dice, an Anders interlude, and an empty bullet. (00:00:00) Intro (00:10:45) Costa Ri-Cap (00:28:30) Eulogy (00:44:02) Listener Questions (1:27:10) Stuff We’re Into Email: info@earthbornegames.com Website: https://earthborn…
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Privateer Press sold the Warmachine IP? Adepticon is changing cities? And there’s a Final Fantasy 14 TTRPG coming? Plus, Andrew Fischer from Earthborne Games (https://earthbornegames.com/) is here to talk about making board games with as little environmental impact as possible. We don’t need no stinking shrink wrap here! Join us on Discord! https:/…
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Privateer Press sold the Warmachine IP? Adepticon is changing cities? And there’s a Final Fantasy 14 TTRPG coming? Plus, Andrew Fischer from Earthborne Games (https://earthbornegames.com/) is here to talk about making board games with as little environmental impact as possible. We don’t need no stinking shrink wrap here! Join us on Discord! https:/…
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#318 Modules and RPGSEA with Pam Punzalan
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Dirk and David are joined by Pam Punzalan, known for her work on personal projects such as Navthem’s End and A Rising Tide, as well as commissioned pieces for Dungeons and Dragons, Blades in the Dark, and Starfinder. Together, the trio discusses the differences between producing hired work and indie projects, as well as the importance of RPGSEA. To…
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Join Maxine, Evan, and the Andrews as they unravel the arcane mysteries of Arkham Horror: The Card Game. Plus, a comprehensive update on all products, and regional manufacturing is back on the menu! (00:00:00) Intro (00:06:45) Work Stories (00:35:10) Arkham Horror: The Card Game Retrospective (01:28:11) Listener Questions…
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#317 Earthborne Rangers with Andrew Navaro
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Dirk and David are joined by Andrew Navaro, creator of open-world board game Earthborne Rangers. They discuss how Earthborne Rangers was developed, and the lessons learned from the project. Topics include the making of an open-world board game, diverging story paths, expansions, and when to stop supporting an ongoing game.…
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Episode 53: You Gotta See It on an iPad
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Our five person panel does a deep dive on the making of the Runewars Miniatures Game. Plus plenty of other stuff! (00:00:00) Intro (00:08:45) Work Stories (00:22:30) Runewars Retrospective (01:13:02) Listener Questions (01:30:10) Stuff We’re Into Email: info@earthbornegames.com Website: https://earthbornegames.com Discord: https://discord.com/invit…
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There’s a game on Kickstarter called “Toothead”? Warhammer is coming after your wallet more, and someone’s wallet is $3 million lighter after buying a magic card. Plus, we’ve got Patrick Leder from Leder Games (https://ledergames.com/) here to talk about what they’ve got coming up in 4 letter-titled games! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandsword…
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There’s a game on Kickstarter called “Toothead”? Warhammer is coming after your wallet more, and someone’s wallet is $3 million lighter after buying a magic card. Plus, we’ve got Patrick Leder from Leder Games (https://ledergames.com/) here to talk about what they’ve got coming up in 4 letter-titled games! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandsword…
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#316 Citizen Sleeper with Gareth Damian Martin
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Dirk and David meet with Gareth Damian Martin, creator of In Other Waters and Citizen Sleeper. They discuss Gareth’s design journey, as well as the process of creating Citizen Sleeper. Topics include the use of tabletop mechanics in video games, when to obscure probabilities, using literary prose effectively, and how a game of Citizen Sleeper devel…
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We’ve got 3 guys who worked on Fallout: The Board Game, so let’s do a retrospective! Also, a hair-razing surprise! (00:00:00) Intro (00:06:45) Updates (00:14:30) Fallout Retrospective (01:20:45) Listener Questions (01:31:10) Stuff We’re Into Email: info@earthbornegames.com Website: https://earthbornegames.com Discord: https://discord.com/invite/mXN…
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Now you can buy Asmodee instead of them buying things? Or, use Roll20 in your discord server? Or play the tabletop game of the video game of a tabletop game? Sounds like it’s been a busy news cycle - plus Keith from Thunderworks Games (https://thunderworksgames.com) is here to talk about the new games they have got coming soon! Join us on Discord! …
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Now you can buy Asmodee instead of them buying things? Or, use Roll20 in your discord server? Or play the tabletop game of the video game of a tabletop game? Sounds like it’s been a busy news cycle - plus Keith from Thunderworks Games (https://thunderworksgames.com) is here to talk about the new games they have got coming soon! Join us on Discord! …
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Now your epic political fantasy games can be tiny, the Monopoly movie we all saw coming is actually happening, and of course there's a DC version of Marvel United coming. Also, Kit from Game Envy stops by to talk about their latest kickstarter and all the other cool painting accessories they have at Game Envy (https://gameenvy.net/) Join us on Disc…
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Now your epic political fantasy games can be tiny, the Monopoly movie we all saw coming is actually happening, and of course there's a DC version of Marvel United coming. Also, Kit from Game Envy stops by to talk about their latest kickstarter and all the other cool painting accessories they have at Game Envy (https://gameenvy.net/) Join us on Disc…
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Welcome back to the Civilization Series. In the third installment, David and Dirk break down their experiences with Millennia, the latest 4X offering from C Prompt Games and Paradox Interactive. They discuss what aspects of the game worked for them, as well as what they would like to see develop as patches and updates are to come. Topics include ho…
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What’s the deal with BGG ratings? Gamefound updates, aggressive dogs, frog mechs, and we all get Jumanji’d. (Update: BGG mods deleted the fake accounts and saved the day!) (00:00:00) Intro(00:04:54) Updates(00:42:14 ) Listener Questions(01:15:10) Stuff We’re Into Email: info@earthbornegames.com Website: https://earthbornegames.com Discord: https://…
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#314 Designing to Ship with Xalavier Nelson Jr
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Dirk and David interview prolific designer and leader Xalavier Nelson Jr. They discuss Xalavier’s illustrious and busy career, focusing on his philosophy of how to ship a game as well as knowing your own capabilities. Topics include his work and inspiration for El Paso, Everywhere, how he manages to produce so many games, treating staff fairly and …
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A reupload of our live 50th episode, including the final minutes after the stream died!(00:00:00) Intro(00:06:49) Gamefound Update(00:11:48) Legacy of the Ancestors Playtesting Report(00:45:45) Discussion Topic(01:26:50) Stuff We're Into(01:41:13) After the Stream Died
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Apparently there were a lot of minis sold in 2023...I had no idea *cough* bought tons of 40k tenth edition stuff *cough*. Also, someone saw a familiar looking coyote in a magic card and Danielle Lauzon from Cephalofair Games is here to talk about the Gloomhaven RPG! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord Liked our Monument Hobbies …
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Apparently there were a lot of minis sold in 2023...I had no idea *cough* bought tons of 40k tenth edition stuff *cough*. Also, someone saw a familiar looking coyote in a magic card and Danielle Lauzon from Cephalofair Games is here to talk about the Gloomhaven RPG! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord Liked our Monument Hobbies …
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Welcome to the second episode of the series on the “Civilization” games, as well as other 4X titles. Continuing from episode one, the pair talk about the phenomenon of “One More Turn”, using overlapping progression paths, and quality life improvements for the genre. They also share their insights on the game “Humankind”, as well as how their attitu…
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