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Episode 69: Chaos in the Old World, Runewars, Dice Tower Convention and Fiddly Games
16 juli 2014 · 3 uur 3 min
It's another Wed and that means it's time for the Founders to throw some gaming fun your way. Today the gang reviews Chaos in the Old World and looks back at Runewars. Brian just got back from the Dice Tower Convention and gives us a report. As always, Tony T gives you the best in gaming news while the rest of the founders take the trains off the tracks. The show is rounded out by a rousing discussion about the word Fiddly and how it's used (or misused) in the gaming world. Lees meer
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Episode 68: Origins Game Fair, Cool Mini or Not Expo, Blood Bowl Team Manager, Crowd Funding Board games with Honorary Founder, Rodney Smith
2 juli 2014 · 3 uur 9 min
Hey now! The boys are back from Origins and are ready blab all the gory details of their trip! The gang is joined today by honorary Founder and personal friend, Rodney Smith of Watch It Played who tells his tales of CoolMiniOrNot Expo. The guys pull out an old favorite, Blood Bowl Team Manager to give you a review of this cult classic card game. Castles of Burgundy is the look back for this episode and the Founders give their thoughts one year later. Chris fills in for Tony in the news chair and tries to make Mr. T proud. The show ends with an in depth round table about crowd funding board games. Lees meer
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Episode 67: Yedo, Kemet Look Back, Cooperative Games and Problematic Behavior in RPGs
18 juni 2014 · 2 uur 49 min
Today the founders pull Yedo off the shelf and give you a detailed review with many comparisons to Lords of Waterdeep. Then they take a look back at Kemet one year later. Tony Topper hooks you up with the best in gaming news while the rest give their opinions. The gang then takes a look at cooperative games and gives you their good and bad thoughts of the style. The show is rounded off with a discussion about problematic behavior in role playing games. Lees meer
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Episode 66: Zombicide and The Toxic City Mall, Origins PreGame and Getting Into New RPGs
4 juni 2014 · 3 uur 14 min
It's Origins time again and we're jumping out of our pants to get to the convention! But first the founders give you a walkthrough and review of Zombicide and Zombicide: Toxic City Mall. Then they look back at Village. Tony Topper runs down all the gaming industry news and the peanut gallery comments. Then it's back to the topic of Origins. The guys talk about Origins past and their plans for this year. Then Brian, Tony and Jamie talk about getting into a new RPG. Lees meer
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Episode 65: Lewis and Clark, Random Forum Topics and The Impact of Artwork
21 mei 2014 · 3 min
Today the founders to back to the age of American exploration and give you a walkthrough and review of Lewis and Clark! Then the founders take a look back at Archipelago. Tony rounds up and presents the best of the gaming news from around the internet. Then the founders talk about some topics from our forums: What games do they own that no one will play, Is Magic the Gathering really a game? And which games in their collections have they played the most. Then the show is wrapped up with a discussion about the impact of artwork in board games. Lees meer
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Episode 64: What's He Building In There and The Secret Cabal Playlists
7 mei 2014 · 3 min
The episode 64, the founders dig into the Kickstarter game pile and give you a walkthrough and review of a game about building a doomsday device, What's He Building In There. Then they take a look back at the year old review of Legends of Andor. Finally the gang discusses the games that they're most interested in playing right now in The Secret Cabal Playlists Lees meer
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Episode 63: Amerigo, Games That Fired Other Games 2 and The Role of the Players in RPGs
16 april 2014 · 3 min
It's time for another episode of the award winning gaming podcast, The Secret Cabal! Today the guys review Stefan Feld's Amerigo and take a look back at C02. Then Tony Topper gets behind the news desk and educates you on the ins and outs of the gaming world. Then the founders pull an old discussion out of the moth balls, Games that fired other games where they talk about games that have been retired because other games fulfill the same need. And the show is wrapped up with a discussion about the role of the players in role playing games and tips for making the experience better for everyone. Lees meer
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Episode 62: Euphoria, Spotlight Cthulhu Mythos and Meet the GM Jamie Edition
2 april 2014 · 3 min
The gang is back in front of the mics and ready to give you a review of Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia and to look back at Suburbia. Then Tony rounds up the hot news and lays it out there for you while the rest of the guys give their two cents. Then we take a look at a hot phenomenon known as The Cthulhu Mythos. The show ends with another round of Meet The GM, Jamie edition. Lees meer
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Episode 61: Russian Railroads, Our Miniatures Games Factions and Immersion in RPGs
19 maart 2014 · 3 min
It's time for episode 61 and the founders are back to give you a review of Russian Railroads from Z-Man Games. Then they take a look back at the co-op fantasy card game, Shadowrift. Tony Topper wakes up long enough to give you all the gaming industry news while the rest of the founders comment from the peanut gallery. Then the gang delves into the miniatures gaming realm and talk about the factions they play and why they chose them. WE round off the show with a Golden Geek Award caliber conversation about immersion in role playing games. Lees meer
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Episode 60: Nations, How We Judge a Game and The Origins of The Egyptian Avengers
5 maart 2014 · 3 min
The gang is back for another game filled episode of the Secret Cabal! In episode 60 the founders talk about the civilization building euro game, Nations! Then they take a look back at The Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures game and discuss if it's still hitting the table. Professional anchorman, Tony Topper, brings you all the gaming news worth hearing. Then the founders discuss what criteria they look for in a game. The show is finished with a tangent filled discussion about superhero RPGs and they build a party of heroes called The Egyptian Avengers. Lees meer
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Episode 59: Battlelore Second Edition, One Step Beyond the Gateway and The Role of the GM
19 februari 2014 · 3 min
It's time for some more crazy antics from the Secret Cabal Founders. In episode 59, the gang can't wait to get down to business reviewing Battlelore Second Edition and also presents an opportunity for you to win a copy! Then, we look back at Jamie's #2 game of all time, Stronghold. Tony, as always, gives you the the the gaming news in a serious manner while the the rest of the guys comment. The founders then talk about the next step after gateway games. The show is finished off with a dicsussion about the role of a game master in role playing games. Lees meer
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Episode 58: Eldritch Horror, Board Game Expansions and The Pasted-On Theme
5 februari 2014 · 3 min
Episode 58 is a jam packed show, filled with gaming fun! In this one the Founders review FFG's newest installment in their Cthulhu line, Eldritch Horror. Then they take a look back at Space Cadets. Tony works his magic during hte news segment and they go off on many side tangents - Chris wants to have invisibility super powers so he can go into women's locker rooms? Wow. Then the gang talks about board game expansions and how we feel about them. Lastly the guys discuss a term that a few of them hate the term The pasted on theme. Lees meer
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Episode 57: Terra Mystica and the Wax and Wane of our Gaming Habits
15 januari 2014 · 3 min
It's Episode 57 and it's time for a new year of insubordinate nonsense from the Secret Cabal Founders. Today we rip open the Terra Mystica box and go hog wild with another walkthrough and review. Then Tony delivers the gaming news like the news profession it is at heart while the rest of us crack jokes. Then the episode comes to a close with a lengthy discussion about how our gaming habits have changed over the years. Lees meer
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Episode 56: Robinson Crusoe, Mystery RPGs and Christmas Hyjinks
17 december 2013 · 3 min
Episode 56 and its Christmas time! Once again we present to you an original Christmas song written by a listener and performed by us - and give out a bunch of games in the process. Then we get down to business reviewing Robinson Crusoe: Adventure on the Cursed Island. Tony wrangles the best gaming news from his RSS feeds and lets you know what’s what. Then we discuss writing and running mystery adventures in your role playing games. Then we top off the episode with our own little Secret Santa. Happy holidays, Cabalists! Lees meer
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Episode 55: A Touch of Evil and Our Christmas Wish Lists
3 december 2013 · 3 min
In Episode 55 Steve, Jamie and Chris give you a detailed review of the horror Ameritrash classic, A Touch of Evil! Then the whole gang jumps in and looks back at Spartacus A Game of Blood and Treachery. Tony gives you the news from around the gaming world. Then the founders give you a mega discussion listing all the games on their Christmas wishlists. Lees meer
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Episode 54: Bruges, The Game Outside the Game and Spotlight Cyberpunk
20 november 2013 · 3 min
In episode 54, the gang takes a look at the Stefan Feld's newest game, Bruges. Then they take a look back at a game they reviewed 1 year ago, Bootleggers. Tony gives you the skinny on all the newest games coming out and community events. They the guys talk about games that require preparation and is the preparation part of the fun? Lastly the founders take a look at the cyberpunk genre. Lees meer
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Episode 53: Letters from Whitechapel and Horror Movies Translated into RPG Adventures
31 oktober 2013 · 3 min
In episode 53, the gang takes a look at the Jack the Ripper themed, hidden movement game, Letters from Whitechapel. The founders then take a look back at our Halloween game review from last year, Fury of Dracula. Tony gives you the skinny on all the newest games coming out and community events. The show is finished out as the guys geek out over their favorite horror movies and how you can use them to make RPG adventures. Lees meer
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Episode 52: Spyrium Review and Designing a Badass Villain in a Roleplaying Game
16 oktober 2013 · 3 min
In episode 52, the gang is light as Brian and Steve couldn't make it, but Tony makes up for it by waking up and talking. First they give you a walkthrough and review of William Attia's new design, Spyrium. Then Tony digs through the RSS feeds for all the best news items about gaming. Then the guys round off the show with a good old fashioned round table about designing a badass villain for your roleplaying game. Lees meer
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Episode 51: Nothing Personal and the Top 50 Games on Board Game Geek Part 2
2 oktober 2013 · 3 min
In episode 51, the founders crack open Nothing Personal designed by the Capo of the Dice Tower Network, Tom Vasel, and give you a walkthrough and review. Tony reports on all things gaming in his news segment and the rest of us babble on. Then the gang finishes up their 2 part discussion of the top 50 ranked games on Board Game Geek. Lees meer
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Episode 50: Agricola, Our Juicy Golden Anniversary and the Top 50 Games on Board Game Geek Part 1
18 september 2013 · 3 min
In episode 50, the founders rejoice as they've made it all the way to 50 episodes! Then after 2 years of begging, we finally give in to Tony and review his favorite game of all time, Agricola. Tony gives you his thoughts on all the of the coolest gaming news from the 'verse. Then the gang begins their 2 part discussion of the top 50 ranked games on Board Game Geek. Lees meer
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Episode 49: Manhattan Project, Gen Con 2013 Post Show and Getting Started with Role Playing Games
4 september 2013 · 3 min
In episode 49, the gang is back from Gen Con 2013 and have tons of stories to share about what happened and what games they played. Then the founders get back to business as usual and throw down a review of Manhattan Project from Minion Games. Tony T is frothing at the mouth to give you all the juicy tidbits he picked up at Gen Con with his gaming news segment. Then the guys tackle a question they always get asked how to get started playing role playing games. Lees meer
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Episode 48: Merchant of Venus, Deluxe Editions of Board Games and Technology in RPGs
21 augustus 2013 · 3 min
In episode 48, the founders jump right in with a walkthrough and review of the Fantasy Flight Games release of Merchant of Venus (Standard Edition). We thank our wonderful sponsors Stronghold Games, Game Salute and MiniatureMarket.com and all the other great publishers for donating games to our GenCon cabalist meet up. We then present the Dice Tower Network contest - if you want to win a $50 gift certificate to CoolStuffInc.com, head over to the BoardGameGeek Guild and post your discussion topic suggestion to enter. Then Tony rattles off all the gaming news that passed over the news desk while we chime in. The gang then talks about deluxe editions of board games and how much lust they generate in our lives. We round out the show with a round table discussion about technology in role playing games and how we handle it (or have failed in the past). Lees meer
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Special Edition GenCon 2013 Preview Part 1 - featuring Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer
6 augustus 2013 · 1 min
In the GenCon 2013 the founders welcome Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer from the Dice Tower podcast to discuss the GenCon experience and our convention schedules. Then the gang discusses a whole slew of games being release at GenCon. When you're finished with part 1, jump over to the Dice Tower feed to pick up part 2 in which we field questions from listeners and present out Top Ten Games Releasing at GenCon. For part 2 of the Gen Con 2013 Preview, check out DiceTower.com Lees meer
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Episode 47: City of Horror, The Cult of the New and What We Love About Tabletop Miniatures Games
31 juli 2013 · 3 min
In episode 47 of the Secret Cabal Gang pulls out the wheeling and dealing zombie game, City of Horror for the full walkthrough and review treatment and take a look back at Thunderstone Advance and give their thoughts one year later. Tony T hooks you up with tons of gaming news from around the 'verse while the rest of us interrupt him every 2 minutes. Then the founders talk about "The Cult of the New" and how it affects the gaming group. The show is rounded off with a round table discussion about what they love about tabletop miniatures games. Lees meer
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Episode 46: Belfort, Board Game Themes and Meet the GM: Brian
17 juli 2013 · 3 min
In episode 45 we go on and on about the worker placement and area majority game Belfort. As always, Tony gives you the low down on all the new stuff happening in the world of gaming while the rest of us heckle him. Then we have a discussion about board game themes - what makes a good one, what makes a bad one and some of our favorite thematic games. Then we introduce a brand new style of discussion - Meet the GM: Brian in which we talk to Brian about his specific brand of Game Mastering. Lees meer
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Episode 45: Battlestar Galactica, Origins Game Fair and Coffee Shop Games Part 2
3 juli 2013 · 3 min
In episode 45 the gang is sad that their back to the real world and reminisce about how great Origins Game Fair was this year. Then they go back into the vaults and give you a review of the Fantasy Flight Games release of Battlestar Galactica. Tony delivers the most professional newscast you'll ever hear while the rest of the guys ruin it for him. Then to round off the show, they bring back the Coffee Shop games discussion. Lees meer
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Episode 44: Runewars, Wheeling and Dealing and The Character Creation Rut
19 juni 2013 · 2 min
In episode 44 the founders are jumping outta their pants to get to Origins, but they take time out to give you a review of the Fantasy Flight epic fantasy game, Runewars. Tony brings you the gaming news - west coast style and we berate him for his lack of Star Trek expertise. Then the gang talks about wheeling and dealing in board games and rounds out the episode discussing how they can do a better job of making characters for RPGs. Lees meer
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Episode 43: Castles of Burgundy, Potpourri of Questions Part 2 and When Plans Go Awry in RPGs
5 juni 2013 · 3 min
In episode 42, the founders review the Stefan Feld euro, Castles of Burgundy and take a look back at Galaxy Trucker. Then Tony is finally back and delivers the news like the professional anchorman he is. Next up, the gang welcomes Rodney Smith back for the Potpourri of Questions Part 2 and then they discuss When Plans Go Awry in Role playing games. Lees meer
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Episode 42: Kemet, Ameritrash Games and Games Master Preparation
15 mei 2013 · 3 min
In episode 42, the founders review the Egyptian themed Wargame Kemet. Tony is still missing in action but Chris takes up the mantle providing you with the gaming news. Then the gang discusses their love of Ameritrash Games and round off the show with a discussion about how they prepare for rolepleaying games when they game master. Lees meer
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Episode 41: Village, Honorary Founder Rodney Smith, Remote Gaming and A Potpourri of Questions
1 mei 2013 · 3 min
In episode 40, the gang welcomes Honorary Founder Rodney Smith who helps them review the 2012 Kennerspiel des Jarius winner, Village. Tony's is in transit to California so Chris helms the news this time around. Then the founders discuss their experience with remote gaming and round out the episode with a potpourri of questions. Lees meer
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Episode 40: Archipelago, Spotlight Vlaada Chvátil and Cinematic RPG Campaigns
17 april 2013 · 3 min
In episode 40, the gangs all here and they dig into the beautifully meaty 3x euro game, Archipelago and give you a walkthrough and review. Then Tony cracks open his RSS reader to feed the news to your ears. Then the founders spotlight one of their favorite game designers, Vlaada Chvátil and argue about the meaning of Cinematic RPG Campaigns. Lees meer
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Episode 39: Legends of Andor, Coffee Shop Games and Roleplaying with New Players
3 april 2013 · 3 min
In episode 39, the founders welcome a new member to the gang, Steve! The guys kick back and dig into the new Fantasy Flight fantasy co-op, Legends of Andor. Tony mispronounces all of the gaming news as the crew chimes in. Then we head to the coffee shop for some games best played in the aforementioned setting. Lastly Brian talks about his experiences playing RPGs with new gamers. Lees meer
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Episode 38: C02, Origins Travel Guide and RPG Campaign Stories
20 maart 2013 · 3 min
In episode 38, the gang digs into the meaty euro from Stronghold Games, C02 and gives you a review. As usual, Tony presents the news in a very professional manner while the rest give their 2 cents. Then the founders impart their wisdom of the Origins Game Fair. Then they wrap up the show spinning some yarns of old RPG campaigns they ran throughout the years. Lees meer
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Episode 37: Suburbia and The Secret Cabal Playlists
6 maart 2013 · 3 min
In episode 37, the founders find a little game that really has been a hit with the group, Suburbia and gives you a walkthrough and review. Also, the guys look back at Wiz-War, reviewed one year ago and give you their opinions after some time has passed. As you may have expected, Tony T feeds the gaming news directly to you while the others chatter on behind him. Lastly, the gang presents the third semi-annual Secret Cabal Playlists where they discuss their favorite games at this point in time or the ones they're most interested playing or however they choose to define it. Lees meer
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Episode 36: Shadowrift and Breaching the Barrier to Miniatures Games
19 februari 2013 · 3 min
In episode 36, the founder breakout the small box that packs a big wallop, Shadowrift for a walkthrough and review. Then, as usual, Tony tells it like it is in his ever popular news segment while the peanut gallery gives their thoughts. Then the show is rounded off with a long discussion about where to start when getting into the miniatures gaming hobby. Lees meer
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Episode 35: Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game and Secret Cabal Spotlight on Uwe Rosenberg
6 februari 2013 · 3 min
In episode 35, the gang cracks out the new hotness, Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game for an overview and review. Tony T is back from the flu to give you all the hot news from the gaming world. Then we round out the episode with their very first Secret Cabal Spotlight on board game designer, Uwe Rosenberg Lees meer
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Episode 34: Stronghold, Our Acquisition Disorder Triggers, and Favorite RPG Settings
23 januari 2013 · 3 min
In episode 34 the founders dig the classic game Stronghold out of the library to bring you a walkthrough and review. Chris, yes, you heard me right, Chris does his best to emulate Tony's award winning news style. We follow that up with discussions on what triggers our acquisition disorder and our favorite role-playing game settings. Lees meer
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Episode 33: Space Cadets, A Look Back at 2012 and our 2013 Resolutions
10 januari 2013 · 3 min
In episode 33 we break open The Dice Tower's Most Innovative Game of 2012 Space Cadets by Geoff, Brian, and Sydney Engelstein to give you a walkthrough and review. We look back at last years review of Elder Sign and The Legend of Drizzt. Tony digs up the best of the post holiday news. Then the founders review the last year of gaming, how their playstyles and gaming experiences have changed. Then we look forward to 2013 and talk about all things gaming related we'd like to do over the course of the upcoming year. Lees meer
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Episode 32: Mice and Mystics and Our Christmas Wishlists
19 december 2012 · 3 min
In episode 32, Witht he Christmas spirit, the gang dives right into a review of the Plaid Hat Games release, Mice and Mytics. We look back at Betrayal at House on the Hill and give our thoughts a year later. Tony T present news from all over the gaming world and we have a mega discussion about all the games that have been on radar lately and why they want them in their collection. Lees meer
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Episode 31: Android Netrunner, Gateway Games and Pacing in RPGs
5 december 2012 · 3 min
In episode 31, we delve into the cyberpunk world of Android Netrunner to bring you a walkthrough and review. Then Tony digs up news about upcoming releases that are topping peoples Christmas lists. We follow the news up with a discussion on Gateway games to break your friends and family in during holiday vacations. We wrap up the episode sharing how good and bad pacing makes or breaks a tabletop session. Lees meer
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Episode 30: Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery, No Game Left Behind and RPG Encounter Design
21 november 2012 · 3 min
In episode 30, we're happy to announce that we're now sponsored by Myriad Games and Game Salute! Jamie breaks Spartacus: A Game of Blood and Treachery out of the library for a walk-through and review. Tony digs up the juiciest gaming news for us to drool over. Jamie hosts a discussion called No Game Left Behind where the founders discuss ways to revitalize older games. To wrap things up Brian hosts the bi-weekly tabletop discussion on encounter design. Lees meer
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Episode 29: Fury of Dracula, Horror Board Games and Dungeon Master Cheating
31 oktober 2012 · 2 min
In episode 29, the Halloween special the founders review the Fantasy Flight published board game, Fury of Dracula. Tony T brings you all the gaming news while the rest of the gang gives their thoughts. For the discussion segments, the founders tackle Horror themed Board Games and then ask the question, is it Dungeon Master Cheating or making the game better? Lees meer
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Episode 28: Bootleggers, Honorary Founder Stephen Buonocore and Board Game Components
17 oktober 2012 · 3 min
In episode 28, honorary founder Stephen Buonocore of Stronghold games joins the gang to give you a walkthrough and review of the prohibition era mafia game, Bootleggers and then go back a year and look at their very first review of Carson City! Then, as usual, Tony give you the low down on everything going on in the gaming scene. Then to wrap up the show, the founders discuss board game components. Lees meer
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Episode 27: Glory to Rome Black Box Edition, Story Games and Building Better NPCs
3 oktober 2012 · 2 min
In episode 27, the founders give you an overview and review of the recently Kickstarted version of Glory to Rome! Tony cuts through the nonsense and gives you the coolest sounding news from the gaming world and the gang gives their thoughts. Chris' favorite kinds of board games are story games and we discuss what makes them fun. Lastly, the founders have a round table discussion of building better NPCs to help make your roleplaying games more exciting. Lees meer
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Episode 26: Milestones, Our One Year Retrospective and Building Better PCs Part 2
19 september 2012 · 2 min
In episode 26, the founders give you an overview and review of the new Stronghold Games release, Milestones. Tony rounds up the interesting gaming news and the gang tells you what they think. The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast turns one and we talk about our first year and give you a behind the scenes look at what we do, where we came from and where we're going. And lastly the founders continue their discussion about building better Player Characters in role-playing games focusing on developing morality and a value system for your character. Lees meer
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Episode 25: Descent 2e, The Acquisition Disorder and Designing Better PCs
5 september 2012 · 3 min
In episode 25, the founders give you an overview and review of the new Fantasy Flight edition of Descent Journey into the Dark. Tony collects and presents the most interesting gaming news and the gang gives their thoughts. The founders admit they have a problem and get some help with their Acquisition Disorder and then hold court on how they design Player Character in role-playing games. Lees meer
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Episode 24: Le Havre, World Board Game Championships and Living and Collectible Card Games
15 augustus 2012 · 3 min
In episode 24, the founders talk about their experiences at the World Board Gaming Championship in Lancaster, PA. Then from the Secret Cabal Library they break out Brian's favorite game, the well known classic eurogame Le Havre, to give you a walkthrough and review. Tony gathers the best of gaming news from the past two weeks and then heads up a conversation on collectible and living card games, sharing exactly what draws him to Magic the Gathering. The rest of the gang fill in with their varied play experiences from the casual to the heavy tournament goer. Lees meer
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Episode 23: Nuns on the Run, The Secret Cabal Playlist and The RPG Characters We Like To Play
1 augustus 2012 · 2 min
In episode 22, the gang give you a walkthrough and review of Nuns on the Run, Our Semi-Annual Secret Cabal Playlist and discusses what RPG Characters they like to play
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Episode 22: Thunderstone Advance, Crowd Funding Board Games and Roleplaying in RPG Combats
18 juli 2012 · 3 min
In episode 22, the gang takes a look at AEG's Thunderstone Advance and gives you a walkthrough and review. Then Tony delivers the gaming industry news like no other. Today's discussion topics include Crowd Funding board games and bringing back roleplaying in RPG combats. Lees meer
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Episode 21: Star Trek Fleet Captains, Character Advancement in RPGs and Board Games that Fired Other Board Games
4 juli 2012 · 3 min
In episode 21, The Founders take a look at the Wiz-Kids game, Star Trek Fleet Captains. Tony T has a nose for news and gives you the skinny on all kinds of gaming stuff. Then the gang talks about character advancement in role playing games. Then they round off the episode with a fun discussion about board games that fired other board games. Lees meer