#308: Favourite Mechanisms

#308: Favourite Mechanisms

Author: Pickaxe April 23, 2024 Duration: 1:10:05
So Very Wrong About Games
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No topic is off-limits for the upcoming return of our Omnibus Questions, as we demonstrate in this episode by tackling such issues as pre-Reformation papal indulgences. And if you were to guess which host brought up that little historical nugget, you'd be wrong! Possible questions: who would win in a street fight, J.G. Fichte or Nietzsche? Do sheep poop? Who is the best member of Team Avatar? (Fichte, yes, and Appa, respectively)  02:17 AYURIS: It's a Wonderful World (Frédéric Guérard, La Boîte de Jeu, 2019) and It's a Wonderful Kingdom (Frédéric Guérard, La Boîte de Jeu, 2021) Games Played Last Week: 06:23 -Orléans: The Plague (Reiner Stockhausen, dlp games, 2023) 13:59 -Antiquity (Joroen Doumen & Joris Wiersinga, Splotter, 2004) 20:30 -Just One (Ludovic Roudy & Bruno Sautter, Repos Production, 2018) 22:51 -Green Team Wins (Nathan Thornton, 25th Century Games, 2022) 23:47 -Quest (Don Eskridge, Indie Boards & Cards, 2021) 28:38 -Sidereal Confluence (TauCeti Deichmann, Wizkids, 2017) 32:53 -Fast Sloths (Friedemann Friese, 2F-SPiele, 2019) 35:59 -Set a Watch (Mike Gnade and Todd Walsh, Rock Manor Games, 2019) 37:38 -The Big Push: Trench Warfare on the Western Front in World War One (Renaud Verlaque, Hollandspiele, 2017) 42:14 -Robinson Crusoe: Collector's Edition (Joanna Kijanka and Ignacy Trzewiczek, Portal Games, 2024) 45:43 -Wabash Cannonball (John Bohrer, Rio Grande Games, 2023) News (and why it doesn't matter): 48:28 Adventure Time RPG on crowdfunding 49:27 Business Time! Embracer group spins off Asmodee (with debt), Goliath acquires Lucky Duck Games  51:06 Munchkin Big Box solves our problems 51:43 Topic: Favourite Mechanisms Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by Mike Walker and Mark Bigney, So Very Wrong About Games digs into the world of hobby gaming with a blend of sharp critique and genuine enthusiasm. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a table where two knowledgeable friends are deep in conversation, dissecting everything from the latest releases to timeless classics. They believe that a bad game deserves a thorough examination just as much as a great one, applying that same level of detailed analysis to reviews, industry news, and broader gaming topics. This isn't about following trends or generating hype; it's about thoughtful discussion that respects both the listener's time and the context in which games are made and played. The dynamic between Walker and Bigney captures a fundamental truth about the hobby-that taking games seriously and having fun with them are not mutually exclusive. You'll find their approach both refreshing and deeply engaging, whether they're championing an overlooked gem or meticulously explaining why a popular title didn't work for them. Tune in to this Pickaxe-produced podcast for honest, substantive talk that treats the medium with the depth it often deserves, but rarely receives in casual conversation.
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