Tabletop to CPU Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:44:27 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1139012 en-us © 2026 Tabletop to CPU yes f02b5c68-04b7-5a76-b499-938851c5335b Nate episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Nate https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1uqdlv0b9xjkq9f8zbamk8jmqlad?.jpg Tabletop to CPU Episode 59 - Communities in Gaming Episode 59 - Communities in Gaming This episode Chris and Nate examine some of the connections that we make over video games.

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]]> This episode Chris and Nate examine some of the connections that we make over video games.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-16541769 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0500 3816 5 7 full false Episode 58 - Keeping Secrets Episode 58 - Keeping Secrets Chris and Nate talk about keeping secrets.

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]]> Chris and Nate talk about keeping secrets.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-16096628 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:00:00 -0500 4501 full false Episode 57 - Remakes and Remasters Episode 57 - Remakes and Remasters This week Chris and Nate discuss how remakes and remasters might improve a game and make it a better experience (or not).

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]]> This week Chris and Nate discuss how remakes and remasters might improve a game and make it a better experience (or not).

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-15818492 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:00:00 -0400 4974 full false Episode 56 - Puzzles vs Games Episode 56 - Puzzles vs Games Nate has been playing too many NYT games, but are they games. Chris decides right now.

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]]> Nate has been playing too many NYT games, but are they games. Chris decides right now.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-15529822 Sun, 04 Aug 2024 20:00:00 -0400 4240 5 4 full false Episode 55 - Limited Resources Episode 55 - Limited Resources This week Chris and Nate discuss how limited resources impact a game and how you have to play throught the game.

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]]> This week Chris and Nate discuss how limited resources impact a game and how you have to play throught the game.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-15237788 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400 4594 5 3 full false Episode 54 - If you add it, it better be good Episode 54 - If you add it, it better be good Chris and Nate discuss mechanics that get added to games that don't add to the game.

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]]> Chris and Nate discuss mechanics that get added to games that don't add to the game.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-14951069 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0400 4611 5 2 full false Episode 53 - Story Telling Games Episode 53 - Story Telling Games This time Chris and Nate discuss some games that help build narratives.

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]]> This time Chris and Nate discuss some games that help build narratives.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-14750280 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400 4764 5 1 full false Episode 52 - Importance of Building a Machine Episode 52 - Importance of Building a Machine Chris and Nate discuss when a game system just feels so smooth and pops off.

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]]> Chris and Nate discuss when a game system just feels so smooth and pops off.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-14178077 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:00:00 -0500 4411 full false Episode 51 - GOAT Gamer Gauntlet Episode 51 - GOAT Gamer Gauntlet Chris and Nate decide what games are worthy of helping determine the GOAT gamer.

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]]> Chris and Nate decide what games are worthy of helping determine the GOAT gamer.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-13929575 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500 5159 full false Episode 50 - Rythm Games Episode 50 - Rythm Games Chris and Nate have the beat and decide to rock out.

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]]> Chris and Nate have the beat and decide to rock out.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-13837271 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 4462 4 11 full false Episode 49 - Lessons Learned from Others Episode 49 - Lessons Learned from Others A fool learns from their own mistakes, a wise man learns from the mistakes of others -- Sun Tsu probably...
Chris and Nate discuss how content creators can help you add and bring things to your game.

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]]> A fool learns from their own mistakes, a wise man learns from the mistakes of others -- Sun Tsu probably...
Chris and Nate discuss how content creators can help you add and bring things to your game.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-13754723 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:00:00 -0400 3893 4 10 full false Episode 48 - Expansion Episode 48 - Expansion This week Chris and Nate discuss expansions and bonus content that make games better.

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]]> This week Chris and Nate discuss expansions and bonus content that make games better.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-13548660 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 5213 4 9 full false Episode 47 - It's a Great Big Open World Episode 47 - It's a Great Big Open World Chris and Nate discuss some of the pros and cons of having an open world to explore.

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]]> Chris and Nate discuss some of the pros and cons of having an open world to explore.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-12923397 Thu, 25 May 2023 22:00:00 -0400 4906 4 8 full false Episode 46 - Designing RPG Encounters Episode 46 - Designing RPG Encounters Chris and Nate discuss ways to set up encounters and design engaging content.

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]]> Chris and Nate discuss ways to set up encounters and design engaging content.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-12786918 Thu, 04 May 2023 19:00:00 -0400 5142 4 7 full false Episode 45 - Journeys Far Far Away Episode 45 - Journeys Far Far Away This week Chris and Nate discuss Nate's recent trip to the Star Wars Starcruiser!

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]]> This week Chris and Nate discuss Nate's recent trip to the Star Wars Starcruiser!

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-12602453 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 4211 4 6 full false Episode 44 - Avatar RPG Book 2: Thoughts Episode 44 - Avatar RPG Book 2: Thoughts This week Chris and Nate break down some of the ways in which conflict is resolved in Avatar RPG and discuss some of Last of Us

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]]> This week Chris and Nate break down some of the ways in which conflict is resolved in Avatar RPG and discuss some of Last of Us

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-12339902 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0500 4809 4 5 full true Episode 43 - Avatar TTRPG Episode 43 - Avatar TTRPG Chris and Nate check out the Avatar TTRPG in this episode, looking at some of the unique things the system does.

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]]> Chris and Nate check out the Avatar TTRPG in this episode, looking at some of the unique things the system does.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-12228874 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0500 4228 4 4 full false Episode 42 - Branching Out Episode 42 - Branching Out This week Chris and Nate discuss the benefits of branching out in your games.

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]]> This week Chris and Nate discuss the benefits of branching out in your games.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-12072083 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0500 4937 4 3 full false Episode 41 - Story Prompts for Your Games Episode 41 - Story Prompts for Your Games This week Chris and Nate try out a D&D tool for creating cool stories for your RPG campaigns.

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]]> This week Chris and Nate try out a D&D tool for creating cool stories for your RPG campaigns.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-11955100 Fri, 30 Dec 2022 21:00:00 -0500 4425 4 2 full false Episode 40 - Card Game Resources Episode 40 - Card Game Resources This week Chris and Nate examine resource management in collectible card games such as Marvel Snap.
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]]> This week Chris and Nate examine resource management in collectible card games such as Marvel Snap.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-11785622 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:00:00 -0500 4123 4 1 full false Episode 39 - Inventory as Game Design Episode 39 - Inventory as Game Design This time Chris and Nate talk about inventory management? Surprisingly complex.
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]]> This time Chris and Nate talk about inventory management? Surprisingly complex.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-11457513 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400 3274 3 13 full false Episode 38 - Card Game Environments Episode 38 - Card Game Environments This week, Chris and Nate discuss how different people engage in different play environments.
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]]> This week, Chris and Nate discuss how different people engage in different play environments.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-11321068 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0400 4368 3 12 full false Episode 37 - Board Games Can't Hide Mechanics Episode 37 - Board Games Can't Hide Mechanics Chris and Nate reflect on board game mechanics and how they can't hide behind graphics or DM trickery.
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]]> Chris and Nate reflect on board game mechanics and how they can't hide behind graphics or DM trickery.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-11163647 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:00:00 -0400 4124 3 11 full false Episode 36 - Gun Games Episode 36 - Gun Games This week we discuss the genres of Multiplayer FPS games.
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]]> This week we discuss the genres of Multiplayer FPS games.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-11031577 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0400 3403 3 10 full false Episode 35 - Puzzle Design Episode 35 - Puzzle Design Chris and Nate check out ways to design puzzles both in video games and at the RPG table.
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]]> Chris and Nate check out ways to design puzzles both in video games and at the RPG table.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-10870395 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400 4106 3 9 full false Episode 34 - The Games We Make Ourselves Episode 34 - The Games We Make Ourselves Chris and Nate talk about how players and community engage in the design process.
Do people read the descriptions, let me know.
PS Chris still hasn't finished Inscryption, so please @ him.
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]]> Chris and Nate talk about how players and community engage in the design process.
Do people read the descriptions, let me know.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-10754288 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0400 4595 3 8 full true Episode 33 - A First Look at Inscryption Episode 33 - A First Look at Inscryption Chris is working his way through Inscryption and Nate has thoughts on puzzle games.
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]]> Chris is working his way through Inscryption and Nate has thoughts on puzzle games.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-10580814 Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 4179 3 7 full false Episode 32 - Long Form Games Episode 32 - Long Form Games Chris and Nate discuss games you can really dig your teeth into and play for a long time.
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]]> Chris and Nate discuss games you can really dig your teeth into and play for a long time.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-10580810 Sun, 08 May 2022 16:00:00 -0400 3883 3 6 full false Episode 31 - Simplicity Helps Design Episode 31 - Simplicity Helps Design This week we are back to the concept of simplicity and how much we love it, especially for board games.
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]]> This week we are back to the concept of simplicity and how much we love it, especially for board games.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-10360329 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400 4281 3 5 full false Episode 30 - Glitches or Game Design Episode 30 - Glitches or Game Design This week, we discuss if it is important to judging a game to look at how glitchy it is.
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]]> This week, we discuss if it is important to judging a game to look at how glitchy it is.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-10181603 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500 3734 3 4 full false Episode 29 - Community Driven Games Episode 29 - Community Driven Games This week Chris and Nate delve into what makes a game "community driven".
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]]> This week Chris and Nate delve into what makes a game "community driven".
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-10009832 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:00:00 -0500 3761 3 3 full false Episode 28 - Video Games and Mental Health Episode 28 - Video Games and Mental Health We aren't mental health experts, but this week we discuss how video games can help when someone needs to take a break from the grind.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas everyone!
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]]> We aren't mental health experts, but this week we discuss how video games can help when someone needs to take a break from the grind.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas everyone!
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-9903431 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0500 4103 3 2 full false Episode 27 - Merry Christmas and Super Auto Pets Episode 27 - Merry Christmas and Super Auto Pets Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas everyone!
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]]> Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas everyone!
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-9785374 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0500 4113 3 1 full false Episode 26 - Christmas Gifts Episode 26 - Christmas Gifts Today we talk about how to support your friends and families this Christmas (or holiday season) with gifts appropriate for gamers and non-gamers alike!
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]]> Today we talk about how to support your friends and families this Christmas (or holiday season) with gifts appropriate for gamers and non-gamers alike!
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-9543318 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0500 4535 2 13 full false Episode 25 - Spooky Games Episode 25 - Spooky Games In the spirit of Halloween, two fraidy cats look at what games they would play to spook up a Halloween gaming get together.
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]]> In the spirit of Halloween, two fraidy cats look at what games they would play to spook up a Halloween gaming get together.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-9459212 Sat, 30 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400 4054 2 12 full false Episode 24 - Star Wars Games Episode 24 - Star Wars Games Have you been watching shows like the Mandalorian and Visions and want to capture the feeling of Star Wars? We look at how games focus on capturing the core spirit of Star Wars through mechanics and design.
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]]> Have you been watching shows like the Mandalorian and Visions and want to capture the feeling of Star Wars? We look at how games focus on capturing the core spirit of Star Wars through mechanics and design.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-9435754 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400 4276 2 11 full false Episode 23 - Grab bag Episode 23 - Grab bag Collected thoughts on a lot of things. You will have to listen to find out!
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]]> Collected thoughts on a lot of things. You will have to listen to find out!
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-9270935 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 20:00:00 -0400 3960 2 10 full false Episode 22 - Long Term Strategy Episode 22 - Long Term Strategy This week we talk about Grand Strategy and 4X games.
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]]> This week we talk about Grand Strategy and 4X games.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-9156526 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0400 2813 2 9 full false Episode 21 - Alternate Mechanics Episode 21 - Alternate Mechanics How do you make mechanics that tell different stories than the basic D20 we all know and love? This week Chris and Nate discuss some of their most favorite mechanics from other systems and how to add some of your own flavor.
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]]> How do you make mechanics that tell different stories than the basic D20 we all know and love? This week Chris and Nate discuss some of their most favorite mechanics from other systems and how to add some of your own flavor.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-9062502 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:00:00 -0400 4014 2 8 full false Episode 20 - Rogue Like Episode 20 - Rogue Like This episode Chris and Nate discuss Rogue-like games and the genre defining games.
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]]> This episode Chris and Nate discuss Rogue-like games and the genre defining games.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-8935267 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0400 3785 2 7 full false Episode 19 - The Pirate campaign setting Episode 19 - The Pirate campaign setting Join Chris and Nate as they develop from scratch and the top of their heads a brand new pirate themed campaign setting called "Bubble Bubble Boom Boom" (It's a working title)
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]]> Join Chris and Nate as they develop from scratch and the top of their heads a brand new pirate themed campaign setting called "Bubble Bubble Boom Boom" (It's a working title)
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-8880196 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 23:00:00 -0400 4334 2 6 full false Episode 18 - The America Episode Episode 18 - The America Episode In this Episode, Chris and Nate look at how American and Western game design differ from Eastern game design in honor of 4th of July.
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]]> In this Episode, Chris and Nate look at how American and Western game design differ from Eastern game design in honor of 4th of July.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-8808254 Sun, 04 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 3673 2 5 full false Episode 17 - Survival-Crafters and Subnautica Episode 17 - Survival-Crafters and Subnautica This week we talk about Nate's favorite Survival Crafter Subnautica and the genre as a whole.
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]]> This week we talk about Nate's favorite Survival Crafter Subnautica and the genre as a whole.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-8727702 Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 3739 2 4 full false Episode 16 - Of Formats and Cards Episode 16 - Of Formats and Cards This week we discuss Magic the Gathering and some of the awesome and not so awesome formats you can play.
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]]> This week we discuss Magic the Gathering and some of the awesome and not so awesome formats you can play.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-8650087 Sat, 05 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0400 3833 2 3 full false Episode 15 - How space affects design Episode 15 - How space affects design We look at a combination of RPG's and miniatures games to see how space is utilized differently across different game systems.
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]]> We look at a combination of RPG's and miniatures games to see how space is utilized differently across different game systems.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-8561529 Sat, 22 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400 3599 2 2 full false Episode 14 - Essential Board Games Episode 14 - Essential Board Games Planning on playing more board games? Well here is our "short" list of games to build out a simple collection!
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]]> Planning on playing more board games? Well here is our "short" list of games to build out a simple collection!
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-8482697 Sat, 08 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400 3789 2 1 full false Episode 13 - When Game Mechanics Don't Work Episode 13 - When Game Mechanics Don't Work Chris this week teaches us a new word, tune in to learn it! We discuss when mechanics get in the way of the greater goals of the game.
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]]> Chris this week teaches us a new word, tune in to learn it! We discuss when mechanics get in the way of the greater goals of the game.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-8395524 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0400 3294 1 13 full false Episode 12 - Story Telling in Board Games Episode 12 - Story Telling in Board Games This episode we look at the different ways that board games are establishing stories.
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]]> This episode we look at the different ways that board games are establishing stories.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-8308294 Sat, 10 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400 3309 1 12 full false Episode 11.5 Episode 11.5 Hey everyone, this short episode is an update on development and how things are progressing with the podcast.
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]]> Hey everyone, this short episode is an update on development and how things are progressing with the podcast.
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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-8270063 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 351 full false Episode 11 - Mobile Gaming Episode 11 - Mobile Gaming We discuss the early foundation of mobile games and how they have been transformed as phones have changed today.

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]]> We discuss the early foundation of mobile games and how they have been transformed as phones have changed today.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-8222605 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0400 2951 1 11 full false Episode 10 - Digital card Games Episode 10 - Digital card Games This week we discuss the biggest digital card games around and what makes some better and worse and look closely at monetization and mana choices.

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]]> This week we discuss the biggest digital card games around and what makes some better and worse and look closely at monetization and mana choices.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-8108618 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0500 3230 1 10 full false Episode 9 - Cyberpunk 2077 Episode 9 - Cyberpunk 2077 Come check out our thoughts on Cyberpunk so far. Is the game good?  Is this clickbait? Will you listen? We answer all of that at the end of the episode!

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]]> Come check out our thoughts on Cyberpunk so far. Is the game good?  Is this clickbait? Will you listen? We answer all of that at the end of the episode!

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-7311613 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0500 2221 1 9 full false Episode 8 - Borderlands 3 Episode 8 - Borderlands 3 A quick introspection into what makes (and breaks) a Borderlands game.

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]]> A quick introspection into what makes (and breaks) a Borderlands game.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-7311589 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1700 1 8 full false Episode 7 - DMing an RPG Episode 7 - DMing an RPG This week, after a short hiatus, we return with a discussion on how to DM and ways to improve your skills at DMing. Suitable for both seasoned and new DMs or people who want to understand the preparation that people go through when play table top games.

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]]> This week, after a short hiatus, we return with a discussion on how to DM and ways to improve your skills at DMing. Suitable for both seasoned and new DMs or people who want to understand the preparation that people go through when play table top games.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-6278782 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500 2905 1 7 full false Episode 6 The Decline of the RTS Episode 6 The Decline of the RTS In this episode, we discuss the struggles that the RTS genre has had with competing genres taking player base and a lack of new development.

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]]> In this episode, we discuss the struggles that the RTS genre has had with competing genres taking player base and a lack of new development.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-5321050 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400 2656 1 6 full false Episode 5 - Benefits of TTRPGs Episode 5 - Benefits of TTRPGs This week we look at some of the benefits and opportunities that we get from playing a tabletop rpg.

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]]> This week we look at some of the benefits and opportunities that we get from playing a tabletop rpg.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-4939055 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0400 3240 1 5 full false Episode 4 - First Person Shooters Episode 4 - First Person Shooters Join us as we deep dive in to the types of FPS games out there and the subgenres.

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]]> Join us as we deep dive in to the types of FPS games out there and the subgenres.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-4939010 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:00:00 -0400 2986 1 4 full false Episode 3 Table Top RPG's! Episode 3 Table Top RPG's! This week we talk about the wide world of table top role playing games. Join Chris and Nate as they examine the more unique world of role playing games and the design decisions surrounding it.

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]]> This week we talk about the wide world of table top role playing games. Join Chris and Nate as they examine the more unique world of role playing games and the design decisions surrounding it.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-4625069 Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0400 3018 1 3 full false Episode 2 Board Games and Card Games! Episode 2 Board Games and Card Games! This week we discuss various board games and card games and some of the design behind these elements.

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]]> This week we discuss various board games and card games and some of the design behind these elements.

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]]> Nate Buzzsprout-4308971 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:00:00 -0400 3065 1 2 full false Episode 1 - Basic Design in Video Games Episode 1 - Basic Design in Video Games We discuss our passion for game design and focus in on video games and some of the various design decisions that we have run into in our time across many games.

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]]> We discuss our passion for game design and focus in on video games and some of the various design decisions that we have run into in our time across many games.

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