TGT 347: Crafting for Games

TGT 347: Crafting for Games

Author: Tabletop Game Talk August 1, 2023 Duration: 1:11:49
This week we talk about what happens when crafting meets gaming. What are some cheap ways to craft your way into a blinged out game?  Or just to make a game more playable?  Well, that's what we talk about.  We also talk about CD burners in the post credits, go figure...
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Every Thursday, Chris, Kitty, and Fletcher pull up chairs around a virtual table for Tabletop Game Talk. This isn't a formal review show, but a conversation between three friends with distinct tastes and backgrounds in the hobby. You'll hear them dive into a single topic each week-whether it's the tension of legacy games, the joy of teaching mechanics to newcomers, or the quiet pleasure of solo play-each offering their own perspective, which often leads to friendly debate. The discussion feels like overhearing a chat at your local game shop, covering everything from sprawling Eurogames and narrative RPGs to quick-playing card games. The goal is to explore the ideas and experiences that make tabletop gaming compelling, not just the latest releases. This podcast thrives on that personal touch, and they genuinely want to hear from you, encouraging listeners to share their own agreements or disagreements long after the episode ends. It's a relaxed, thoughtful space for anyone who finds community and creativity around a game board.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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TGT 309: Gaming Phases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:13
This week talk about going through phases. Eventually we even talk about phases in gaming. Not the phase you take during a turn. The phases of what games we like and then stop liking and maybe start liking again. You kno…
TGT 308: Spending Money on Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:02
This week Fletcher is back but now Kitty is out. So Chris and Fletcher talk money. Specifically money spent on hobbies. More specifically money spent on games. Is this another intervention for Chris? Maybe, kind of one h…
TGT 307: 50 Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:23
This week Fletcher forgets he does a weekly podcast and Kitty and Chris talk about how you may, or may not, cut your collection down to a fixed number of games. Successful? Maybe, maybe not, but Chris does seem to come a…
TGT 306: KeyForge Fusion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:46
This week Sydnie joins Chris and Fletcher to talk about KeyForge, again again. Some big news was dropped over the weekend, so they just haaaad, to talk about it. No really, in the world of KeyForge this is like a 2nd edi…
TGT 305: Game Loops [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:58
This week Chris makes us talk about game theory stuff again. We look at what the game loop is, the different levels you find them, and why they matter. Also we had a special guest show up for a minute. Join our discord,…
TGT 304: Play testing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:21
This week we try and figure out why so many games seem like they weren't play tested enough? Why is it so hard to play test games and work out the bugs before they get published. Also Kitty is salty that Chris broke Wing…
TGT 303: KeyForge… Again. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:44
This week Fletcher bails on us again so we bring Sydnie in and talk about the history and future of KeyForge. We found it interesting, so maybe you will too. It's an interesting game, honest! Join our discord, just click…
TGT 302: Fantasy Football [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:49
This week Spencer joins us to fill in for Fletcher while we talk about Fantasy Football. What is it? How does it work? Why do people play it? And is it really just like a board game? Even if you have no interest in footb…
TGT 301: Future of the Industry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:41
We're looking at the future of our industry, or more specifically we're looking at concerns people have with the future of our industry and try to make sense of what's worth being concerned about and what isn't. Join our…
TGT On Topic 300: Comfort Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:56
Audio note: The audio in this episode isn't up to our normal standards. Chris will explain at the beginning, that said... This week marks our 300th episode which we recorded at the end of our first TGT Con (an online con…