Tim Dolloff

Prefer audio? Check out this interview on our pod channel. Also, go check out Tim and the rest of the BGHT team at: https://boardgamehottakes.com00:00 - Intro03:43 - Getting games played for the podcast08:21 - Evolution of tastes14:30 - Vested interest in recruiting gamers17:58 - Gaming history starting with MTG24:25 - Converting to board games30:06 - Goals for the podcast33:40 - Cost of content creation41:16 - Other pursuits &amp; passions (and movies!)51:00 - Importance of theme and presentation56:42 - Upcoming showsLinks:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Prefer audio? Check out this interview on our pod channel. Also, go check out Tim and the rest of the BGHT team at: <a href="https://boardgamehottakes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boardgamehottakes.com</a>00:00 - Intro03:43 - Getting games played for the podcast08:21 - Evolution of tastes14:30 - Vested interest in recruiting gamers17:58 - Gaming history starting with MTG24:25 - Converting to board games30:06 - Goals for the podcast33:40 - Cost of content creation41:16 - Other pursuits &amp; passions (and movies!)51:00 - Importance of theme and presentation56:42 - Upcoming showsLinks:Our Site - <a href="https://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cardboardherald.com</a>Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a>Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a>Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Talking Games, Movies & Podcasting with Tim Dolloff of Board Game Hot Takes - TCbH Interview

Isaac Childres

00:00 - Intro00:52 - Distribution of Frosthaven vs. Gloomhaven03:25 - Moving into a managerial role05:19 - Fatherhood06:16 - Frosthaven Design &amp; Development10:54 - Frosthaven a response to Gloomhaven or Jaws?15:42 - Settling on a hefty MSRP and leftovers on the cutting floor18:47 - Crimson Scales21:13 - Gloomhaven RPG25:45 - Card integration into the RPG29:45 - Who is the market?31:25 - World building?34:08 - Evolution as a designer37:57 - What's on the horizon?39:42 - Most exciting part of the RPGLinks:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

00:00 - Intro00:52 - Distribution of Frosthaven vs. Gloomhaven03:25 - Moving into a managerial role05:19 - Fatherhood06:16 - Frosthaven Design &amp; Development10:54 - Frosthaven a response to Gloomhaven or Jaws?15:42 - Settling on a hefty MSRP and leftovers on the cutting floor18:47 - Crimson Scales21:13 - Gloomhaven RPG25:45 - Card integration into the RPG29:45 - Who is the market?31:25 - World building?34:08 - Evolution as a designer37:57 - What's on the horizon?39:42 - Most exciting part of the RPGLinks:Our Site - <a href="https://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cardboardherald.com</a>Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a>Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a>Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Isaac Childres talks Frosthaven, Gloomhaven RPG, the future & more - TCbH Interview

David Thompson

00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Making war games more approachable03:31 - Origins as a designer06:01 - First pitch, first publish08:25 - Mistakes as an early designer10:55 - Developing a partnership with Trevor14:08 - Did you know how big Undaunted would be?18:09 - Fetishizing elegance20:01 - When to work alone vs. co-design22:42 - No solo in Stalingrad?27:29 - Origins of Resist! 31:26 - Accuracy vs. sensitivity in historical games37:14 - Design objectives with Stalingrad44:54 - What media helps fuel your creativity50:20 - Did research for a game every change your mind?Links:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Making war games more approachable03:31 - Origins as a designer06:01 - First pitch, first publish08:25 - Mistakes as an early designer10:55 - Developing a partnership with Trevor14:08 - Did you know how big Undaunted would be?18:09 - Fetishizing elegance20:01 - When to work alone vs. co-design22:42 - No solo in Stalingrad?27:29 - Origins of Resist! 31:26 - Accuracy vs. sensitivity in historical games37:14 - Design objectives with Stalingrad44:54 - What media helps fuel your creativity50:20 - Did research for a game every change your mind?Links:Our Site - <a href="https://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cardboardherald.com</a>Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a>Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a>Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

David Thompson on historical games, design, and Undaunted Stalingrad - TCbH Interview

00:00 - Intro00:48 - Radlands02:21 - Dice Conquest04:03 - Voyages04:52 - Orichalcum06:15 - Life Siphon07:53 - Once Upon a Time08:56 - Star Fighters Rapid Fire10:47 - Kitchen Rush12:38 - Twilight Inscription14:45 - Dinosaur Island Rawr 'N Write16:57 - FlamecraftLinks:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

00:00 - Intro00:48 - Radlands02:21 - Dice Conquest04:03 - Voyages04:52 - Orichalcum06:15 - Life Siphon07:53 - Once Upon a Time08:56 - Star Fighters Rapid Fire10:47 - Kitchen Rush12:38 - Twilight Inscription14:45 - Dinosaur Island Rawr 'N Write16:57 - FlamecraftLinks:Our Site - <a href="https://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cardboardherald.com</a>Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a>Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a>Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Reviewing all 11 new-to-me games I played at PAX Unplugged 2022 - TCbH

Rita Orlov

Find out more at PC's site here: https://www.getpostcurious.com or watch our review of Adrift here: https://youtu.be/bNiYeftscXY00:00 - First time with a booth00:57 - A more robust lineup02:21 - Panneling for puzzles at the con03:04 - Audience awareness04:21 - Upcoming projectsLinks:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Find out more at PC's site here: <a href="https://www.getpostcurious.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.getpostcurious.com</a> or watch our review of Adrift here: <a href="https://youtu.be/bNiYeftscXY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/bNiYeftscXY</a>00:00 - First time with a booth00:57 - A more robust lineup02:21 - Panneling for puzzles at the con03:04 - Audience awareness04:21 - Upcoming projectsLinks:Our Site - <a href="https://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cardboardherald.com</a>Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a>Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a>Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Chatting puzzles & new projects with Rita Orlov at PostCurious' first PAX U booth - TCbH Interviews

Henry Audubon

Had to guerrilla shoot this at the airbnb, so please excuse the limited camera angle &amp; dim lighting. The audio version of this interview is up on our pod channel. 00:00 - Intro06:15 - Defenders of the Wild16:43 - Design &amp; Development in the KS Cylce21:32 - Defenders of the wild31:31 - Frustrations with projects?35:22 - Pitching at PAX U 2022?37:08 - Signature style39:27 - Research to hone the design craft47:06 - More creative sway on the end product?Links:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Had to guerrilla shoot this at the airbnb, so please excuse the limited camera angle &amp; dim lighting. The audio version of this interview is up on our pod channel. 00:00 - Intro06:15 - Defenders of the Wild16:43 - Design &amp; Development in the KS Cylce21:32 - Defenders of the wild31:31 - Frustrations with projects?35:22 - Pitching at PAX U 2022?37:08 - Signature style39:27 - Research to hone the design craft47:06 - More creative sway on the end product?Links:Our Site - <a href="https://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cardboardherald.com</a>Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a>Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a>Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

A chill chat with designer Henry Audubon on PARKS, Floe, and Defenders of the Wilds - TCbH Interview

00:00 - Intro00:22 - What is this game?02:10 - Card play &amp; management03:43 - Combat units05:06 - Attacking06:55 - Tactics &amp; Strategy07:22 - Final ThoughtsLinks:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

00:00 - Intro00:22 - What is this game?02:10 - Card play &amp; management03:43 - Combat units05:06 - Attacking06:55 - Tactics &amp; Strategy07:22 - Final ThoughtsLinks:Our Site - <a href="https://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cardboardherald.com</a>Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a>Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a>Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Undaunted: Normandy is a Modern Masterpiece - TCbH Review

Want to just listen to the review? Check it out on the podcast channel. Also you can check out the Jaws of the Lion Review here: https://youtu.be/0jYwmUwZ6uc00:00 - Intro &amp; Gloomy Review01:36 - What is this game?03:34 - Characters04:30 - Bannerspear05:51 - Blinkblade06:46 - Deathwalker08:18 - Outpost phase &amp; base building11:07 - Loot &amp; Crafting12:48 - Rules presentation15:21 - Visuals &amp; Narrative16:23 - Finessing the system18:41 - Final thoughtsLinks:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Want to just listen to the review? Check it out on the podcast channel. Also you can check out the Jaws of the Lion Review here: <a href="https://youtu.be/0jYwmUwZ6uc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/0jYwmUwZ6uc</a>00:00 - Intro &amp; Gloomy Review01:36 - What is this game?03:34 - Characters04:30 - Bannerspear05:51 - Blinkblade06:46 - Deathwalker08:18 - Outpost phase &amp; base building11:07 - Loot &amp; Crafting12:48 - Rules presentation15:21 - Visuals &amp; Narrative16:23 - Finessing the system18:41 - Final thoughtsLinks:Our Site - <a href="https://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cardboardherald.com</a>Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a>Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a>Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Frosthaven Review - Improving on an Icon

00:00 - Response to new releases02:49 - Development &amp; production of The Fox Experiment03:49 - Rawr &amp; Write expansion04:52 - "Family +" and the Pandasaurus Ethos05:43 - Taking pitches at the con?06:19 - Brew expansionLinks:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

00:00 - Response to new releases02:49 - Development &amp; production of The Fox Experiment03:49 - Rawr &amp; Write expansion04:52 - "Family +" and the Pandasaurus Ethos05:43 - Taking pitches at the con?06:19 - Brew expansionLinks:Our Site - <a href="https://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cardboardherald.com</a>Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a>Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a>Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Raina of Pandasaurus talks releases, Family + & expansions at PAX Unplugged 2022 - TCbH Interview

Nicholas Yu

00:00 - Response to Onslaught01:34 - Con hitting different with 2 giant titles?02:28 - Future of Onslaught03:16 - Production values04:11 - What do you want to sneak in?05:22 - Dream IP to set a game?06:27 - Godrealm &amp; other projectsLinks:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

00:00 - Response to Onslaught01:34 - Con hitting different with 2 giant titles?02:28 - Future of Onslaught03:16 - Production values04:11 - What do you want to sneak in?05:22 - Dream IP to set a game?06:27 - Godrealm &amp; other projectsLinks:Our Site - <a href="https://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cardboardherald.com</a>Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a>Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a>Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Nicholas Yu on D&D Onslaught, Godrealm, and making your mark on a legacy - TCbH Interview

An in depth look at games, gamers, and why we play

Fantastic! Informative, funny..... Looking forward to more great stuff 👍🏼

CDouglas

Great Podcast

The Cardboard Herald

Cole Wehrle

Cole Wehrle may be the Pax Pamir guy to you, or the Root guy, but to me he is now the incredibly contemplative &amp; thoughtful Leder Games Guy. I talk to Cole primarily about Root, but we spend some time chatting about Pax Pamir, Deep, his education, and how he got wrapped up in Leder Games. You can check out Root: The Underworld Expansion now!Root: The Underworld - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2074786394/root-the-underworld-expansion?ref=discovery&amp;term=root%20underworld Our Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551 

Cole Wehrle may be the Pax Pamir guy to you, or the Root guy, but to me he is now the incredibly contemplative &amp; thoughtful Leder Games Guy. I talk to Cole primarily about Root, but we spend some time chatting about Pax Pamir, Deep, his education, and how he got wrapped up in Leder Games. You can check out Root: The Underworld Expansion now!Root: The Underworld - <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2074786394/root-the-underworld-expansion?ref=discovery&amp;term=root%20underworld" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2074786394/root-the-underworld-expansion?ref=discovery&amp;term=root%20underworld</a> Our Site - <a href="http://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cardboardherald.com</a> Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a> Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a> Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Episode 123 - Cole Wehrle Guides Me Through Root's Underworld

Jamey Stegmaier

This interview was from a bit back (speaking of which, I recommend you check out the video channel for tightly produced video interviews released typically much earlier than the podcast). Anyway, it was a great conversation about Tapestry BEFORE it came out. I have a feeling that our conversation would have been a whole other thing if it were post release (though equally as pleasant, I’m sure). Anyway, hope you dig it.00:52 - Plans to grow Stonemaier03:23 - Feelings on the precipice of Tapestry04:34 - Origins of the game - Sculpts informing mechanical decisions06:37 - Controversy over Tapestry price13:11 - Design &amp; Development - What is the killer feature of the game16:29 - Most surprising thing to come out of blind playtesting17:57 - The conflict between gamer Jamey and designer/publisher Jamey19:11 - How have you evolved as a designer?21:14 - Reflections on Charterstone26:19 - Planning the Tapestry rollout and media schedule27:10 - Tapestry rulebook &amp; becoming the Apple of boardgames30:00 - Any plans for a Stonemaier cooperative game?32:04 - Reserving content for expansions35:13 - How is Stonemaier preparing for a potential Tariff war?38:42 - What are you doing for fun these days?41:10 - Making time for fun outside of work43:14 - How / When / Where can people find Tapestry?HOT LINKS:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

This interview was from a bit back (speaking of which, I recommend you check out the video channel for tightly produced video interviews released typically much earlier than the podcast). Anyway, it was a great conversation about Tapestry BEFORE it came out. I have a feeling that our conversation would have been a whole other thing if it were post release (though equally as pleasant, I’m sure). Anyway, hope you dig it.00:52 - Plans to grow Stonemaier03:23 - Feelings on the precipice of Tapestry04:34 - Origins of the game - Sculpts informing mechanical decisions06:37 - Controversy over Tapestry price13:11 - Design &amp; Development - What is the killer feature of the game16:29 - Most surprising thing to come out of blind playtesting17:57 - The conflict between gamer Jamey and designer/publisher Jamey19:11 - How have you evolved as a designer?21:14 - Reflections on Charterstone26:19 - Planning the Tapestry rollout and media schedule27:10 - Tapestry rulebook &amp; becoming the Apple of boardgames30:00 - Any plans for a Stonemaier cooperative game?32:04 - Reserving content for expansions35:13 - How is Stonemaier preparing for a potential Tariff war?38:42 - What are you doing for fun these days?41:10 - Making time for fun outside of work43:14 - How / When / Where can people find Tapestry?HOT LINKS:Our Site - <a href="https://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cardboardherald.com</a>Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a>Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a>Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Episode 142 - Jamey Stegmaier Talks Tapestry

Glenn Drover

I talk with Glenn Drover and discover that this founder of Forbidden Games has so, so, so much history with this industry. From seeing Gygax as a kid to founding Eagle (Now Eagle-Gryphon) Games. Check out their kickstarter for Raccoon Tyconn: The Fat Cat Expansion, up right now!LinksFat Cat Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/954412004/raccoon-tycoon-the-fat-cat-expansionOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

I talk with Glenn Drover and discover that this founder of Forbidden Games has so, so, so much history with this industry. From seeing Gygax as a kid to founding Eagle (Now Eagle-Gryphon) Games. Check out their kickstarter for Raccoon Tyconn: The Fat Cat Expansion, up right now!LinksFat Cat Kickstarter - <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/954412004/raccoon-tycoon-the-fat-cat-expansion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/954412004/raccoon-tycoon-the-fat-cat-expansion</a> Our Site - <a href="http://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cardboardherald.com</a> Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a> Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a> Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Episode 129 - Glenn Drover of Forbidden Games, founder of Eagle Games

Dean Donofrio

ErinRose and Dean are the wonderful creators of this awesome show. Meeple People is an ongoing comedy-drama webseries about a group of board gamers.00:40 - Respective roles on the show02:55 - Are the characters based on real people?04:36 - Joining a group in life and the show05:38 - What makes this hobby a good platform for drama?07:36 - Elevator pitch for the show08:41 - Why such short episodes10:32 - Why handheld camera work?12:08 - Production catastrophes?14:32 - Writer / actor from the get-go?16:02 - Funding and payoff18:43 - Dean's gaming origin story19:58 - Laughing with VS. Laughing at nerds23:12 - Inherent inclusion of the hobby25:49 - Capturing authenticityHOT LINKS:Meeple People Show - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGr8IndoorsOur Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

ErinRose and Dean are the wonderful creators of this awesome show. Meeple People is an ongoing comedy-drama webseries about a group of board gamers.00:40 - Respective roles on the show02:55 - Are the characters based on real people?04:36 - Joining a group in life and the show05:38 - What makes this hobby a good platform for drama?07:36 - Elevator pitch for the show08:41 - Why such short episodes10:32 - Why handheld camera work?12:08 - Production catastrophes?14:32 - Writer / actor from the get-go?16:02 - Funding and payoff18:43 - Dean's gaming origin story19:58 - Laughing with VS. Laughing at nerds23:12 - Inherent inclusion of the hobby25:49 - Capturing authenticityHOT LINKS:Meeple People Show - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGr8Indoors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGr8Indoors</a>Our Site - <a href="https://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cardboardherald.com</a>Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a>Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a>Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Episode 141 - Dean Donofrio and ErinRose Widner are Meeple People

Colby Dauch

Plaid

To watch us have this chat with supporting imagery, check out the vid here: https://youtu.be/Ntv_TCtH4FsI spend some time talking about Plaid Hat's shocking separation from Asmodee and their plans for the future.  00:45 - How long has splitting from Asmodee been in the cards? 04:50 - Saying goodbye to friends and IPs 06:48 - The early spirit of Plaid Hat Games 12:28 - Colby &amp; Isaac 17:40 - Plaid Hat Ideals 24:57 - Jerry Hawthorne's next project 30:07 - Did staff know about the separation? 31:52 - What does "a crossroads game" mean now as opposed to 2012? 33:18 - Forgotten Waters Overview 38:12 - App integration in Forgotten Waters 43:23 - Summoner Wars 2nd Edition Development 49:39 - New Summoner Wars factions  HOT LINKS: Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

To watch us have this chat with supporting imagery, check out the vid here: <a href="https://youtu.be/Ntv_TCtH4Fs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Ntv_TCtH4Fs</a>I spend some time talking about Plaid Hat's shocking separation from Asmodee and their plans for the future. 00:45 - How long has splitting from Asmodee been in the cards? 04:50 - Saying goodbye to friends and IPs 06:48 - The early spirit of Plaid Hat Games 12:28 - Colby &amp; Isaac 17:40 - Plaid Hat Ideals 24:57 - Jerry Hawthorne's next project 30:07 - Did staff know about the separation? 31:52 - What does "a crossroads game" mean now as opposed to 2012? 33:18 - Forgotten Waters Overview 38:12 - App integration in Forgotten Waters 43:23 - Summoner Wars 2nd Edition Development 49:39 - New Summoner Wars factions HOT LINKS: Our Site - <a href="http://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cardboardherald.com</a> Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a>Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a> Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Episode 146 - Colby Dauch Plaid Hat Games talks Forgotten Waters, Summoner Wars 2, and Separating from Asmodee

Jerry Hawthorne

In case you missed the video on our YouTube channel, here is the audio from my interview with Jerry Hawthorne of Plaid Hat Games. Original vid here: https://youtu.be/5P9jnyi9yDETimestamps:00:27 - What is Aftermath &amp; The Adventure Book Series04:39 - Aftermath - Theme’s, Universe, and Campaign12:11 - Future Aftermath content plans13:53 - Current state of Plaid Hat17:06 - The Nuts &amp; Bolts of Aftermath (Mechanics)21:40 - Rulebooks &amp; Reflections23:42 - Physicality &amp; App Integration28:13 - Mice &amp; Mystics Movie32:41 - Origins of Mice &amp; Mystics37:31 - Impact of Fatherhood on Creativity41:44 - Aftermath - Animal Inspiration &amp; Characters44:41 - Mechanics in service of story49:09 - Heart &amp; Soul of Plaid HatOther hot hot hot links:Our Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

In case you missed the video on our YouTube channel, here is the audio from my interview with Jerry Hawthorne of Plaid Hat Games. Original vid here: <a href="https://youtu.be/5P9jnyi9yDE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/5P9jnyi9yDE</a>Timestamps:00:27 - What is Aftermath &amp; The Adventure Book Series04:39 - Aftermath - Theme’s, Universe, and Campaign12:11 - Future Aftermath content plans13:53 - Current state of Plaid Hat17:06 - The Nuts &amp; Bolts of Aftermath (Mechanics)21:40 - Rulebooks &amp; Reflections23:42 - Physicality &amp; App Integration28:13 - Mice &amp; Mystics Movie32:41 - Origins of Mice &amp; Mystics37:31 - Impact of Fatherhood on Creativity41:44 - Aftermath - Animal Inspiration &amp; Characters44:41 - Mechanics in service of story49:09 - Heart &amp; Soul of Plaid HatOther hot hot hot links:Our Site - <a href="http://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cardboardherald.com</a>Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a>Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a>Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Episode 133 - Jerry Hawthorne comes back to talk fatherhood, Aftermath, and storytelling in board games

Don Riddle

Our interview with Ruins of Mars designer Don Riddle03:19 - Thematic resonance in Ruins of Mars05:08 - Why a rondel?10:59 - From custom MTG Maker to Game Designer16:54 - The help of local / online game design communities19:57 - Solo mode?20:32 - Killer feature of the game21:59 - Biggest challenges during development?23:44 - One skill aspiring designers must honeHOT LINKS:Our Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

Our interview with Ruins of Mars designer Don Riddle03:19 - Thematic resonance in Ruins of Mars05:08 - Why a rondel?10:59 - From custom MTG Maker to Game Designer16:54 - The help of local / online game design communities19:57 - Solo mode?20:32 - Killer feature of the game21:59 - Biggest challenges during development?23:44 - One skill aspiring designers must honeHOT LINKS:Our Site - <a href="http://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cardboardherald.com</a>Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a>Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a>Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Episode 138 - Rondels, Community, and Ruins of Mars with Don Riddle

Mike Selinker

A bonus episode to keep you company during your social distancing. Thank you to Platypus Con for bringing up Mike Selinker. We’ll have a regularly scheduled interview next week.03:30 Introduction08:20 - Finding the fun in your games10:20 - What is elegance?12:40 - The long process of designing Apocrypha15:00 - What are my game’s 3 things?16:40 - Vetting your games21:30 - What I look for in a designer22:50 - Q: Once you have an idea, where do you go from there?34:00 - Q: What about when a game design is cost prohibitive?38:40 - Q: Do you ever work on video games?41:15 - Q: How do you reduce setup time on games?46:45 - Q: Can you tutorialize a board game?50:10 - Q: Advice for breaking into the industry?53:40 - Q: How protective are you as a game designer?

A bonus episode to keep you company during your social distancing. Thank you to Platypus Con for bringing up Mike Selinker. We’ll have a regularly scheduled interview next week.03:30 Introduction08:20 - Finding the fun in your games10:20 - What is elegance?12:40 - The long process of designing Apocrypha15:00 - What are my game’s 3 things?16:40 - Vetting your games21:30 - What I look for in a designer22:50 - Q: Once you have an idea, where do you go from there?34:00 - Q: What about when a game design is cost prohibitive?38:40 - Q: Do you ever work on video games?41:15 - Q: How do you reduce setup time on games?46:45 - Q: Can you tutorialize a board game?50:10 - Q: Advice for breaking into the industry?53:40 - Q: How protective are you as a game designer?

Bonus Episode - Mike Selinker on Game Design (Platypus Con 2020 Panel)

Trent Ellingsen

Color

It wasn’t long ago that Trent was just making custom playmats, soon it was making games, then it was making one of the more exciting developments in the online gaming community, Board Game Atlas.Board Game Atlas - https://www.boardgameatlas.comOur Site - www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

It wasn’t long ago that Trent was just making custom playmats, soon it was making games, then it was making one of the more exciting developments in the online gaming community, Board Game Atlas.Board Game Atlas - <a href="https://www.boardgameatlas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.boardgameatlas.com</a> Our Site - <a href="http://www.cardboardherald.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cardboardherald.com</a> Our Video Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald</a> Our Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald</a> Our Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551</a>

Episode 122 - Trent Ellingsen of Five Color Combo maps out the Board Game Atlas

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