Boards & Swords

It's time to finish up my recap of Gen Con 2015.  So this week, I talk about some non-Cool Mini or Not games I played, what it was like in the D&D Adventurer's League, and give the Top 5 lessons that I learned from attending the first time.  Then, we have a contest winner!  Thanks to everyone who entered in stories!  Lastly, I had the chance to talk with Greenbrier Games about their new Steampunk Mech Combat game "Heavy Steam" - I hope you guys enjoy the interview! This podcast is an Obsessive Comics Disorder production.  Please visit ocdcast.com for more great videos and podcasts, such as the main Obsessive Comics Disorder podcast, making fun of comics and all the other geeky things we obsess over.  Like to contribute to the show?  Send me an email with what you are playing to feedback@boardsandswords.com.  On twitter, you can find me @ChrisTheProf or on facebook go to facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder.  Also check out my instagram (ChrisTheProfessor) to see pictures of all the games that I'm currently playing. 

As someone who loves #rpg books, this is so cool to see - almost all of the released #pathfinder books in one place! #gencon A photo posted by Chris Renshaw (@christheprofessor) on Jul 31, 2015 at 11:22am PDT CONTEST!  Send me your best gaming story to feedback@boardsandswords.com for a chance to win $50 to CoolStuffInc.com! I had SO much fun at Gen Con that I needed TWO episodes to talk about all of it!  So in 2 weeks, you'll get the second half of everything I did and saw at the best 4 days of gaming (and they aren't kidding!).  In this episode, I spent a lot of time at the Cool Mini or Not booth, and I talk about the various games that I played.  I also run down my Top 5 favorite moments from Gen Con, in addition to talking about some of the Titansgrave stuff I saw.  Last but certainly not least, I got a chance to interview Jason Bulmahn from Paizo, the Lead Designer for the Pathfinder RPG! In fact, he was the one wrote originally wrote the game!  It was so cool to get a chance to talk to him, and I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did. This podcast is an Obsessive Comics Disorder production.  Please visit ocdcast.com for more great videos and podcasts, such as the main Obsessive Comics Disorder podcast, making fun of comics and all the other geeky things we obsess over.  Like to contribute to the show?  Send me an email with what you are playing to feedback@boardsandswords.com.  On twitter, you can find me @ChrisTheProf or on facebook go to facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder.  Also check out my instagram (ChrisTheProfessor) to see pictures of all the games that I'm currently playing.  

I'm posting this on both the Boards & Swords and the OCD feeds since it has been so long since I last podcasted.  I've barely had a chance to breathe, let alone play some board games but in the midst of GenCon packing I got a few moments to sit down and record an episode for you guys!  Listen as I talk about my experiences playing the Firefly board game, what I'm looking forward to playing at GenCon, and walking Chloe through her first tabletop RPG with the Pathfinder Beginner's Box! Come find me at GenCon!  I'll be working the Dice Tower booth (#3030) from 11-12 on Friday, and I hope to see you guys there! This podcast is an Obsessive Comics Disorder production.  Please visit ocdcast.com for more great videos and podcasts, such as the main Obsessive Comics Disorder podcast, making fun of comics and all the other geeky things we obsess over.  Like to contribute to the show?  Send me an email with what you are playing to feedback@boardsandswords.com.  On twitter, you can find me @ChrisTheProf or on facebook go to facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder.  Also check out my instagram (ChrisTheProfessor) to see pictures of all the games that I'm currently playing. 

This week, I decide to shake things up a bit and mess around with the format.  After hearing me talk about what I've been doing, we jump right into a discussion with JJ Valentine (@theCaoboi) from the ValentineCast podcast to talk about what kinds of games he's been playing.  I hope you enjoy the discussion - send me some feedback if you want to see more episodes like this! This podcast is an Obsessive Comics Disorder production.  Please visit ocdcast.com for more great videos and podcasts, such as the main Obsessive Comics Disorder podcast, making fun of comics and all the other geeky things we obsess over.  Like to contribute to the show?  Send me an email with what you are playing to feedback@boardsandswords.com.  On twitter, you can find me @ChrisTheProf or on facebook go to facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder.  Also check out my instagram (ChrisTheProfessor) to see pictures of all the games that I'm currently playing. 

Not as many board games to discuss this week, so I dive into some featured topics such as my Top 5 App versions of board games and what my thoughts are of D&D 5th Edition as it has been almost a year since its release. All of that, plus a breakdown of one of my newfound favorite games: Dead of Winter!

I've got a very special episode for you guys this week, as Peter aka @popculturecube on Twitter joins me to talk about miniature gaming, Dice Masters, and a whole lot more!  I had a blast recording this episode, and I know you guys will enjoy it! This podcast is an Obsessive Comics Disorder production.  Please visit ocdcast.com for more great videos and podcasts, such as the main Obsessive Comics Disorder podcast, making fun of comics and all the other geeky things we obsess over.  Like to contribute to the show?  Send me an email with what you are playing to feedback@boardsandswords.com.  On twitter, you can find me @ChrisTheProf or on facebook go to facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder.  Also check out my instagram (ChrisTheProfessor) to see pictures of all the games that I'm currently playing.  Please visit my Patreon page over at patreon.com/boardsandswords and consider donating to the show.

IMG_2887 This week, we've got a LOT of board games to talk about. So much, that this episode is just board games. I talk about my experiences on International TableTop Day, playing some digital games, with my wife, and trying out the new board game Dead of Winter. Also, I conduct a very special Board Game Breakdown as it is my first breakdown of a game currently on Kickstarter, Norsaga. It's a very cool game that I think you guys will like, and can still go support.This podcast is an Obsessive Comics Disorder production. Please visit ocdcast.com for more great videos and podcasts, such as the main Obsessive Comics Disorder podcast, making fun of comics and all the other geeky things we obsess over. Like to contribute to the show? Send me an email with what you are playing to feedback@boardsandswords.com. On twitter, you can find me @ChrisTheProf or on facebook go to facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder. Also check out my instagram (ChrisTheProfessor) to see pictures of all the games that I'm currently playing.

IMG_2860 Whaaaat? A Magic The Gathering Special Edition? That's right, I have had the chance to play the new Dragons of Tarkir set not once, but TWICE since the last episode, and enjoyed the set so much that I decided it was time to bring back the special edition to discuss it. Not a fan of Magic? That's okay, we'll be back next time with a normal episode.This podcast is an Obsessive Comics Disorder production. Please visit ocdcast.com for more great videos and podcasts, such as the main Obsessive Comics Disorder podcast, making fun of comics and all the other geeky things we obsess over. Like to contribute to the show? Send me an email with what you are playing to feedback@boardsandswords.com. On twitter, you can find me @ChrisTheProf or on facebook go to facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder. Also check out my instagram (ChrisTheProfessor) to see pictures of all the games that I'm currently playing.

2015-03-09 19.25.15 A little late, but I've got a lot of stuff for you guys this week, such as a Magic segment for the first time in a looooong time! I've also got some thoughts on the Street Fighter Deck Building Game by Cryptozoic, as well as framing the individual encounters in our ongoing Gundam Wing-inspired D&D adventure. Not to mention, a board game breakdown of the Repos/Asmodee game Ca$h 'n Guns (second edition).This podcast is an Obsessive Comics Disorder production. Please visit ocdcast.com for more great videos and podcasts, such as the main Obsessive Comics Disorder podcast, making fun of comics and all the other geeky things we obsess over. Like to contribute to the show? Send me an email with what you are playing to feedback@boardsandswords.com. On twitter, you can find me @ChrisTheProf or on facebook go to facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder. Also check out my instagram (ChrisTheProfessor) to see pictures of all the games that I'm currently playing.

2014-11-24 17.16.22 This week I talk about Cryptozoic's first Kickstarter, when you should watch out for the nice ones, and break down Marvel Dice Masters by WizKids. Not to mention, we break out the 5th edition Dungeon Master's Guide and get some inspiration on our Gundam Wing themed adventure.This podcast is an Obsessive Comics Disorder production. Please visit ocdcast.com for more great videos and podcasts, such as the main Obsessive Comics Disorder podcast, making fun of comics and all the other geeky things we obsess over. Like to contribute to the show? Send me an email with what you are playing to feedback@boardsandswords.com. On twitter, you can find me @ChrisTheProf or on facebook go to facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder. Also check out my instagram (ChrisTheProfessor) to see pictures of all the games that I'm currently playing.

This week, I got Diamonds to the table, played some Imperial Settlers, but not a lot of magic. I also begin to build the D&D 5th Edition adventure based on Gundam Wing, and go over the Patreon that I just launched. Help support this podcast by going over to Patreon.com/boardsandswords. This podcast is an Obsessive Comics Disorder production. Please visit ocdcast.com for more great videos and podcasts, such as the main Obsessive Comics Disorder podcast, making fun of comics and all the other geeky things we obsess over. Like to contribute to the show? Send me an email with what you are playing to feedback@boardsandswords.com. On twitter, you can find me @ChrisTheProf or on facebook go to facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder. Also check out my instagram (ChrisTheProfessor) to see pictures of all the games that I'm currently playing.

2015-01-20 20.12.22 This week, I got Diamonds to the table, played some Imperial Settlers, but not a lot of magic. I also begin to build the D&D 5th Edition adventure based on Gundam Wing, and go over the Patreon that I just launched.Help support this podcast by going over to Patreon.com/boardsandswords. 2015-01-30 15.38.00 This podcast is an Obsessive Comics Disorder production. Please visit ocdcast.com for more great videos and podcasts, such as the main Obsessive Comics Disorder podcast, making fun of comics and all the other geeky things we obsess over. Like to contribute to the show? Send me an email with what you are playing to feedback@boardsandswords.com. On twitter, you can find me @ChrisTheProf or on facebook go to facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder. Also check out my instagram (ChrisTheProfessor) to see pictures of all the games that I'm currently playing.

Welcome to the new year! We've got a lot of catching up to do this episode, as I share my gaming experiences over the holidays and talk about some brand new games that I have...acquired. I talk about some new things I want to do in 2015, and I finish up the episode talking about the Magic: The Gathering "Fate Reforged" prerelease. This podcast is an Obsessive Comics Disorder production. Please visit ocdcast.com for more great videos and podcasts, such as the main Obsessive Comics Disorder podcast, making fun of comics and all the other geeky things we obsess over. Like to contribute to the show? Send me an email with what you are playing to feedback@boardsandswords.com. On twitter, you can find me @ChrisTheProf or on facebook go to facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder. Also check out my instagram (ChrisTheProfessor) to see pictures of all the games that I'm currently playing.

2014-12-25 19.15.22 Welcome to the new year! We've got a lot of catching up to do this episode, as I share my gaming experiences over the holidays and talk about some brand new games that I have...acquired. I talk about some new things I want to do in 2015, and I finish up the episode talking about the Magic: The Gathering "Fate Reforged" prerelease.This podcast is an Obsessive Comics Disorder production. Please visit ocdcast.com for more great videos and podcasts, such as the main Obsessive Comics Disorder podcast, making fun of comics and all the other geeky things we obsess over. Like to contribute to the show? Send me an email with what you are playing to feedback@boardsandswords.com. On twitter, you can find me @ChrisTheProf or on facebook go to facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder. Also check out my instagram (ChrisTheProfessor) to see pictures of all the games that I'm currently playing.

Merry Christmas everyone! Just a regular episode this week as I've been so booked that I have been unable to prepare any sort of Christmas special. Don't worry, I've got a couple of new things planned for the new year. In this episode, we talk about Superfight, along with a breakdown of Betrayal at House on the Hill, and we wrap a bow (HA! Christmas joke) on the ongoing D&D campaign I've been discussing. This podcast is an Obsessive Comics Disorder production. Please visit ocdcast.com for more great videos and podcasts, such as the main Obsessive Comics Disorder podcast, making fun of comics and all the other geeky things we obsess over. Like to contribute to the show? Send me an email with what you are playing to feedback@boardsandswords.com. On twitter, you can find me @ChrisTheProf or on facebook go to facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder. Also check out my instagram (ChrisTheProfessor) to see pictures of all the games that I'm currently playing.