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Kingdaddy posted a blog postI've Been Diced! episode 45: Noble failures, and Eclipse on the iPad
Many games come oh so very close to being good, or event great, but don't...quite...make it. That's the topic for this episode, noble failures. Even if they didn't completely succeed, from a design or a market perspective, these games deserve respect. (Many wargames included.) Plus, Tom reviews Eclipse, both the new iPad version and the original boardgame.Direct link to the podcast…See More
Kingdaddy posted a blog postI've Been Diced! episode 44: Grant and Tom Dalgliesh on Columbia Games and the new, Kickstarted edition of Napoleon
Tom and Grand Dalgliesh of Columbia Games talk about their Kickstarted new edition of the classic block game Napoleon. We also delve into the secret of Columbia Games' sustained success, the history of the company (including Hârn), some possible new games, and the reasons why the real history of Macbeth would make an awesome game. Plus, a game off the beaten track that's the best solitaire wargame you'll ever play that doesn't have any pieces.…See More
Kingdaddy posted a blog postI've Been Diced! episode 42: Volko Ruhnke
Volko Ruhnke is our guest, and boy, do we have a lot to talk about. From Wilderness War to Labyrinth, from Andean Abyss to the next games in the counterinsurgency series, we've got it all. How do you portray guerrilla warfare and terrorism in wargames? Why haven't there been more games about the most frequent conflicts of the last century, the internal ones? And what's a Tupemaro, anyway? Direct link to the podcast…See More
Kingdaddy posted a blog postI've Been Diced! episode 41: Jason White, fantasy wargames, and iOS boardgaming
Jason White, formerly of the Point2Point podcast, chats with Tom about the games we've been playing, from No Retreat on the table to Summoner Wars on the iPad. Our game off the beaten path is not one, but two fantasy wargames with a very different backstory. Tom worries that companies porting boardgames to mobile devices might listen to the wrong customers. The podcast MP3 fileThe…See More
Kingdaddy posted a blog postI've Been Diced! episode 40: Jason Matthews
Jason Matthews, designer of Twilight Struggle, 1989, Founding Fathers, 1960, and Campaign Manager 2008, drops in for a discussion of his games, the Cold War, and political games. Plus, your host nominates the top 10 modern conflicts that don't get enough coverage in wargames. The podcast MP3 fileThe I've Been Diced! blog…See More
Kingdaddy posted a blog postI've Been Diced! episode 39: Martin Wallace
Martin Wallace talks about his wide, wide portfolio of games, when he got the inspiration for many of them, how he starts the design with a fundamental mechanic, why he doesn't get train games, and what to expect in his new Doctor Who game. Plus, why the heck would you want multiple games on the same topic? The podcast MP3 fileThe I've Been Diced!…See More
Ty Snouffer commented on Kingdaddy's blog post I've Been Diced! episode 37: Adam Starkweather"Great episode. One of the better 'casts around. Really enjoy the interviews . . ."
Kingdaddy posted a blog postI've Been Diced! episode 38: Jerry Taylor
Jerry Taylor stops by to discuss his games, Hammer of the Scots, Crusader Rex, and Richard III. What makes the Middle Ages great source material for wargames? How do subtle differences in Columbia block games translate into major game effects? How do you simulate asymmetric situations, such as the Third Crusade and the War of the Roses, while still making the game fun to play? Plus, some musings on what wargame companies owe us, if anything. The…See More
Kingdaddy posted a blog postI've Been Diced! episode 37: Adam Starkweather
Adam Starkweather tells us about his collaborations with Japanese designers on A Victory Lost, Warriors Of God, Fire In The Sky, and A Most Dangerous Time. Adam also tells us about the origins of his two mega-tactical games, Devil's Cauldron and Where Eagles Dare, and his upcoming wargames, including a Normandy version of Cauldron/Eagles. Plus, our panelists provide pointers on pedagogy -- or, some tips on teaching boardgames to new players.…See More
Kingdaddy posted a blog postI've Been Diced! episode 36: Ed Beach
Ed Beach discusses his boardgames, including Here I Stand, Virgin Queen, and the Great Campaigns of the American Civil War series. We also talk about Ed's work on the Civilization V computer game, including the new Gods & Kings expansion. How similar or different are board games and computer games, from a design perspective? Plus, Tom gives some recommends some Civil War games for the new wargamer. The podcast MP3 file…See More
Kingdaddy posted a blog postI've Been Diced! episode 35: Carl Paradis, designer of No Retreat!
Carl Paradis talks about the genesis of the No Retreat! series of wargames, and where they're headed. We also journey into Carl's secret Napoleonic room, and we find out about the challenges designing a simpler, faster wargame that's true to the history.The podcast MP3 file The I've Been Diced! blog…See More
Kingdaddy commented on Jay Czarnecki's group Baltimore-DC-Northern Virginia Area Gamers"Just moved to Washington, DC."
Kingdaddy joined Jay Czarnecki's group
Baltimore-DC-Northern Virginia Area Gamers
This purpose of this group is to create a census of gamers in the Baltimore-DC-Virginia area, and to facilitate finding opponents, news and events, etc.See More
Kingdaddy commented on Nathan's blog post Review: In Magnificent Style"Great review. I just bought the game, so you made me even more motivated to spend some time with it."
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- Your introduction to consim gaming:
- Panzerblitz. It made me excited about the possibilities that wargaming opened. The game itself was less exciting.
- Your favorite game(s):
- ASL, Sword of Rome, Paths of Glory, Hammer of the Scots, Up Front!, Cosmic Encounter, Twilight Imperium, Twilight Struggle, Fields of Fire, and many more I'm forgetting.
- What game(s) are you currently playing (solitaire, FTF, PBEM, etc.) or wish to play next?
- Can't wait to play Here I Stand.
- What game(s) have you played recently?
- A Few Acres Of Snow, Advanced Squad Leader, Mage Knight, Space Empires 4X, We Must Tell The Emperor, Twilight Imperium, Successors.
- In general, how much time do you spend gaming?
- Several hours each week.
- How big is your game collection?
- Over 300 games.
- Your local game club(s) and/or where you reside (let's network!)
- Boardgame Addicts of the Peninsula, http://groups.yahoo.com/
- Website:
- http://ivebeendiced.blogspot.com
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I've Been Diced! episode 45: Noble failures, and Eclipse on the iPad
Many games come oh so very close to being good, or event great, but don't...quite...make it. That's the topic for this episode, noble failures. Even if they didn't completely succeed, from a design or a market perspective, these games deserve respect. (Many wargames included.) Plus, Tom reviews Eclipse, both the new iPad version and the original boardgame.
ContinuePosted on May 6, 2013 at 5:39pm — 1 Comment
I've Been Diced! episode 44: Grant and Tom Dalgliesh on Columbia Games and the new, Kickstarted edition of Napoleon
Tom and Grand Dalgliesh of Columbia Games talk about their Kickstarted new edition of the classic block game Napoleon. We also delve into the secret of Columbia Games' sustained success, the history of the company (including Hârn), some possible new games, and the reasons why the real history of Macbeth would make an awesome game. Plus, a game off the beaten track that's the best solitaire wargame you'll ever play that doesn't have any pieces.…
ContinuePosted on April 13, 2013 at 4:22pm
I've Been Diced! episode 42: Volko Ruhnke
Volko Ruhnke is our guest, and boy, do we have a lot to talk about. From Wilderness War to Labyrinth, from Andean Abyss to the next games in the counterinsurgency series, we've got it all. How do you portray guerrilla warfare and terrorism in wargames? Why haven't there been more games about the most frequent conflicts of the last century, the internal ones? And what's a Tupemaro, anyway?
Continue
Posted on February 12, 2013 at 10:01pm
I've Been Diced! episode 41: Jason White, fantasy wargames, and iOS boardgaming
Jason White, formerly of the Point2Point podcast, chats with Tom about the games we've been playing, from No Retreat on the table to Summoner Wars on the iPad. Our game off the beaten path is not one, but two fantasy wargames with a very different backstory. Tom worries that companies porting boardgames to mobile devices might listen to the wrong customers.
Continue
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 8:22pm
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- At 11:34pm on January 22, 2011,
Eric Walters said… - Welcome to the CONSIMWORLD Social Website, Kingdaddy! Sounds like you too are victimized by the "too many games, too little time" syndrome!
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