Vox Republica: Podcast Of The Cardboard Republic

Episode 125: The Impact Of Large Scale Media Length: 1:51:00 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: This week we turn the lens inward on gaming media itself. After discussing the philosophy behind how often someone should play a game before judging (or reviewing) it, Erin and Ryan then invite on veteran reviewers Michael Fox (Little Metal Dog Show) and Jonathan Wolf (islaythedragon) to chat about the 800 pound Kotaku in the room. As gaming continues to grow, it's attracting attention from non-traditional hobby gaming sites to cover games. With scopes of coverage dwarfing even that of The Dice Tower, we examine the positives - and negatives - that such newcomers have on gaming media and the hobby on the whole. GUESTS: Michael Fox & Jonathan

Episode 124: Gen Con 2016 Length: 1:51:44 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: Erin and Ryan, between bouts of fatigue, talk all about the mega gaming convention known as Gen Con 2016, including all the highlights and a few disappointments.  GUEST: None FEATURED TOPIC - (1:54): It's Gen Con! With tons to see and do on each of the four days, we recap games of note that we saw, those we played, events we participated in, and all the excellent people we interacted with. It's roughly broken down by day: Thursday - (03:17) Friday - (37:49) Saturday - (58:04) Sunday - (1:19:58) Favorite Parts of Gen Con 2016 - (1:31:54) Least Favorite Parts of Gen Con 2016 - (1:40:36)   We’d love to hear from you! You can send questions or feedback via emai

Episode 123: The Undead Viking Goes Pro Length: 1:29:57 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: Erin and Ryan talk about the recent Asmodee acquisition announcement, the new Mansions of Madness news, and Gen Con. They're then joined by Lance Myxter, the Undead Viking himself, for an in-depth conversation about the evolution of board game media. GUEST: Lance Myxter RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (01:11): Dark Dealings by Nevermore Games Total Rickall by Cryptozoic Entertainment Scythe by Stonemaier Games QUICK TOPICS - (17:22): Asmodee is at it again, announcing they are planning to acquire F2Z Entertainment (including Z-Man Games, Plaid Hat Games, and Pretzel Games). We tackle what that does - and doesn't - mean for the industry. Fantasy Flight an

Episode 122: Roll For Self-Care Length: 1:00:12 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: It's been an eventful few weeks, both within - and especially outside of - the gaming world. And that has an impact. So, in this episode the Vox is all about self-care. We ponder the question "What games do you play to make yourself feel better when the world gets you down?" We then round out the week on a more upbeat tone by talking about The Castle, a new gaming cafe in our region and then review the crazy and chaotic dice fight for the West known as Boomtown Bandits. GUEST: None RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (01:15): Arkwright by Capstone Games / Spielworkxx Avalanche at Yeti Mountain by Green Couch Games Escape the Room: Mystery at the Stargazer's Manor by ThinkFun

Episode 121: Meeples (And Humans) Included Length: 1:17:26 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: Diversity and Inclusion in the gaming hobby has been a common topic of late, both on the design side and on the content creator side. This week, after traveling through time and becoming CCG masters, Erin and Ryan  the issues of female representation on box cover art and then have on Marguerite Cottrell (aka Maggibot), creator of the new inclusivity-minded Meeples Included gaming content site. GUEST: Marguerite Cottrell RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (01:35): Millennium Blades by Level 99 Games Signorie by What's Your Game? T.I.M.E. Stories: The Marcy Case by Space Cowboys / Asmodee Edition QUICK TOPICS - (15:10): This week Erin has written up an article on

Episode 120: The Art Of The Con Game Length: 34:01 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: It seems that summer convention season has begun, which is always a chaotic and exciting time. Of the many things you can do to prepare for that experience, one of them is deciding which games get thrown into your bag. This week, Ryan and Erin go over their (albeit paltry) short list of games they've been playing and then dive into some of their particular favorites to bring on the road. We also share what some of our remaining 2016 con schedule looks like. GUEST: None RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (01:19): Rise to Power by APE Games Imhotep by KOSMOS QUICK TOPICS - (8:12): Ryan briefly talks about our latest Kickstarter preview for Tim Fowler's newest game, Fugiti

Episode 119: The Evolution Of A Pandemic Length: 1:06:22 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: This week Erin and Ryan ponder over the Spiel des Jahres nominee choices and then settle in to to talk all about the history of disease with Patient Zero - Matt Leacock, designer of Forbidden Island and the Pandemic game series. GUEST: Matt Leacock RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (01:27): T.I.M.E Stories by Asmodee Editions Onitama by Arcane Wonders World's Fair 1893 by Foxtrot Games Mice & Mystics by Plaid Hat Games QUICK TOPICS - (20:05): We didn't have time for a full preview, so instead we briefly chat about Trick of the Rails, now on Kickstarter. We've officially launched our Cardboard Republic Instagram account and monthly site newsletter!  We look ov

Episode 118: A Quarriors Qretrospective Length: 1:02:54 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: Fresh off attending a new local game convention, Erin and Ryan talk about the excitement that surrounds the foundation of a new con. Then, after talking about a few of the many games played lately, they move from the present to the past by doing a retrospective review on the innovative dice drafting game Quarriors. Is it still good now? Was it good then? Let's find out! GUEST: None RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (01:15): Scoville Labs by Tasty Minstrel Games Dr. Eureka by Blue Orange Games Powerpuff Girls: Saving The World Before Bedtime by Hasbro Lords of Waterdeep by Wizards of the Coast Anachrony by Mindclash Games QUICK TOPICS - (20:27): We attended the ina

Episode 117: Gil Hova Needs Sleep Length: 56:48 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: Fresh off of TableTop Day (also known as Saturday), and back from PAX East, Erin and Ryan settle in talk to designer and publisher Gil Hova of Formal Ferret Games about the ups and downs of running your own game company. GUEST: Gil Hova RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (01:23): Colt Express by Asmodee Editions Blood Rage by Cool Mini Or Not Above And Below by Red Raven Games Nippon by What's Your Game? / Asmodee Editions Ninja Camp by Action Phase Games QUICK TOPICS - (23:41): We recently attended PAX East and briefly touch upon a few of the major aspects of the convention. For a more comprehensive look at PAX East 2016, check out our convention recap. FEATURED TOPIC -

Episode 116: North Wind (Is Totally Not A Pirate Game) Length: 1:18:17 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: This week, Erin and Ryan review the game North Wind - which is absolutely not a pirate game. They also dive into the cesspool that is sexism in gaming, but then shine some positive light on the hobby with a discussion of a recent gaming charity event! GUEST: None RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (01:03): Apotheca by Knapsack Games & Renegade Game Studios Odin's Ravens by Osprey Games Mottainai by Asmadi Games ETI: Estimated Time to Invasion by Eye-Level Entertainment The Grizzled by Cool Mini Or Not QUICK TOPICS - (24:45): We address the recent ongoing issues regarding harassment in gaming. Hold on to your hats. But to make up for it, we recap

Episode 115: What IS Indie? Length: 59:03 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: Indie gaming. Chances are you've heard this term casually mentioned throughout the gaming world. But...what does that mean exactly? Erin and Ryan break down the term “indie.” What qualities does an indie game or company have to have, and when does an indie turn into a small publisher, big publisher, or mega-hit? GUEST: None RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (01:13): Hearts Blazing by Games By Play Date Pandemic Legacy by Z-Man Games Takenoko by Asmodee Editions Quadropolis by Days of Wonder Green Deal by Karma Games QUICK TOPICS - (23:14): Privateer Press has announced on the heels of the Asmodee changes to its distribution rules that it too will be limiting distribution to onl

Episode 114: The Staying Power Of Codenames Length: 58:04 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 30 - 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: This week, Erin and Ryan cover a whole slew of topics, including some GAMA news, our first annual Laurel awards, and Snakes & Ladders: the video game. Then we dive into a brief review of the super popular social game Codenames. GUEST: None RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (01:36): Paradox by Split Second Games Fury of Dracula by Fantasy Flight Games Warehouse 51 by Passport Game Studios The King Is Dead by Osprey Games QUICK TOPICS - (22:22): With the 2016 GAMA gaming convention coming to a close, Ryan shares a handful of news bits that caught his attention.  For reasons that baffles everyone, someone has decided to make Snakes and Ladders into an FPS-

Episode 113: Sentinels of the Kickstarterverse Length: 54:49 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 30 - 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: Sometimes to move forward, it pays to look back. To tie in with the campaign for the final Sentinels of the Multiverse expansion, this week, Erin and Ryan perform a retrospective on Kickstarter's evolution through the lens of one of gaming's early success stories of the platform. And who better to do that with than with Greater Than Games themselves! GUEST: Christopher Badell RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (01:00): 7 Wonders Duel by Asmodee Editions Strife: Legacy of the Eternals by V3G Retreat to Darkmoor by Action Phase Games QUICK TOPICS None FEATURED TOPIC - (12:30): We welcome Christopher Badell to the table, one of the co-creators of the massi

Episode 112: Veni, Vedi, Vici Length: 1:00:35 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 30 - 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: This week, Erin and Ryan are happy to get back into the swing of gaming, talk about the impact of the sale of Catan, and review the two player quilting game Patchwork. Oh, and we talk Patreon too. GUEST: None RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (01:29): Shadow Over Westminster by CounterClockwork Games Fog of Love by Hush Hush Projects Xenon Profiteer by Eagle-Gryphon Games SOS Titanic by Ludonaute Blood Rage by CMON Games Orleans by Tasty Minstrel Games Caravan by Z-Man Games QUICK TOPICS - (14:20): We try to ascertain our feelings of the announcement of Pandemic: Reign of Cthulhu A recent Eurogamer article had us thinking about the psychological effect that the number

Episode 111: Time To Get Bamboozled Length: 1:13:27 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 30 - 40 minutes long. DESCRIPTION: Welcome to Clone Club! This week, Erin and Ryan dive into their recent game night experiences before chatting with the Bamboozle Brothers themselves about design, Kickstarter, and their latest Oprhan Black card game. GUEST: Jay Cormier & Sen-Foong Lim RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (00:29): Steam Time by Thames & Kosmos Biblios by IELLO Odyssey: Wrath of Poseidon by Ares Games Arboretum by Z-Man Games Best Treehouse Ever by Green Couch Games Roll For The Galaxy by Rio Grande Games Codenames by Czech Games Edition DragonFlame by Minion Games Pandemic: Legacy by Z-Man Games QUICK TOPICS None FEATURED TOPIC - (20:18): We welcome Jay Cormier & Sen-Foong Lim, collectively known as the Bamboozle Brothers to discuss their game desi

Episode 110: Pandemic, Patchwork, and Patreon Length: 50:43 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 30 - 40 minutes long. DESCRIPTION: This week, Erin and Ryan are happy to get back into the swing of gaming, talk about the impact of the sale of Catan, and review the two player quilting game Patchwork. Oh, and we talk Patreon too. GUEST: None RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (00:27): Pandemic: Legacy by Z-Man Games Hocus by Hyperbole Games Betrayal at House on the Hill by Hasbro Between Two Cities by Stonemaier Games Funemployed! by IronWall Games RYU by Asmodee Editions Isle of Skye by Mayfair Games Moonquake Escape by Breaking Games QUICK TOPICS - (17:04): We parse the implications of Mayfair selling the English rights of Catan to Asmodee We discuss our first impressions of the long-standing Boston-area geek convention Arisia and their first attempt at incorporati

Episode 109: Planning Conspiracies With Shoot Again Games Length: 36:08 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 30 - 40 minutes long. DESCRIPTION: The lizard people are real and are putting mind control drugs in the water! Or...are they?!? We can't say for certain, so we've brought in an expert. This week Erin and Ryan talk to Diane Sauer of Shoot Again Games about Conspiracy!, her upcoming Kickstarter card game. GUEST: Diane Sauer RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES: Pandemic: Legacy by Z-Man Games Tiny Epic Western by Gamelyn Games Dirigible Disaster by Letiman Games QUICK TOPICS: None FEATURED TOPIC: We welcome Diane Sauer of Shoot Again Games to discuss their company and their games library. How and why they pick the themes of games that they do at Shoot Again  How Shoot Again Games came to exist Lessons learned from publishing several games to date Talk at le

Episode 108: 2016 Predictions Length: 35:39 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 30 - 40 minutes long. DESCRIPTION: It's a brand new year! This week, Erin and Ryan look back at some of their gaming predictions of 2015 to see how close they came (or not) to guessing gaming trends of the year, and then make some new predictions for 2016. GUEST: None RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES: None. No, really. Not a single one. We are super sad. Silly holidays and togetherness and whatnot. QUICK TOPICS: We give a brief recap of the recent Asmodee announcement regarding their consolidation of their business side of the US side of Asmodee, Fantasy Flight Games, and Days of Wonder into Asmodee North America. We briefly explain what their changes to logistics and distribution means for consumers, if any. It appears the years-long feud over the rights to Brass between designer Mar

Episode 107: Getting Tricky With Trickerion Length: 51:15 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 30 - 40 minutes long. DESCRIPTION: This week, Erin and Ryan gush about Pandemic: Legacy and recount the big news about Gen Con 2016 before sitting down for an in-depth chat with the designers of Trickerion GUEST: Viktor Peter and Richard Amann RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES: Pandemic: Legacy by Z-Man Games Monarch by Mary Flanagan LLC Heroes Wanted by Action Phase Games Viceroy by Mayday Games Ghost Stories by Asmodee Editions DragonFlame by Minion Games QUICK TOPICS: Gen Con recently announced that starting in 2016 both the expansion of the convention into the nearby stadium and that the hotel lottery system is here to stay. We touch upon the implications of both. FEATURED TOPIC: It's time to get tricky! As part of our month-long look at the magician-centric Euro Tr

Episode 106: BGG Con And Solo Conventioning Length: 46:11 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 30 - 40 minutes long. DESCRIPTION: This week, Erin and Ryan talk about BGG Con and what it's like to attend a convention all by yourself - for better or for worse. Then we get all messy in reviewing the food-fight game What The Food?! GUEST: None RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES: Pandemic: Legacy by Z-Man Games Caverna by Mayfair Games Star Wars: The Queen's Gambit by Hasbro Cockroach Poker by Drei Magier Spiele QUICK TOPICS: The Vox has a new podcast logo! Tell us what you think! FEATURED TOPIC: We return from the holiday break and Ryan returns from BGG. This was his first time at the convention and his first time going to a convention solo. We chat about it's like to attend such a convention by yourself. Ryan wrote his first impressions of BGG Con itself previously.