Theme can be a very important issue for some people. If the theme of a game doesn’t sound interesting, plenty of people will simply ignore the game and spend their money in something that is more interesting at first glance. Of course that doesn’t mean the game will be any better, but still appearances are important and one has to be discerning and careful spending money.
It’s been a terrific year and I am only so happy to still be around and feel as enthusiastic about the podcast, the website and the gaming world as I did a year ago.
Of course, when one has the opportunity to cyber-mingle with amazing people like Colby Dauch, the creator of Summoner Wars, my hobby becomes a privilege.
This is a rather special episode because is the first episode with Lorien Green, our new co-host, who will lend a brain (we needed one of those!) and a dose of common sense (also lacking so far!) to the podcast.
There are many areas where boardgames are becoming prevalent, and movies is one of them. However there aren’t that many documentaries around about boardgame design and the process that goes on behind the scenes.
One of the cool games that came out in 2011 was Guards! Guards!, the Terry Pratchet inspired extravaganza. Mark and I talk to the two minds and talents responsible for bringing you a game with chaos, tons of characters, spells, dragons, back-stabbing action, racing, pox and, most importantly The Luggage! In this interview we bring…
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