Boards & Swords

2014-12-23 05.57.42 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.

Lots of board gaming talk this week! Between Thanksgiving and other side trips, I share plenty of gaming experiences from the past couple of weeks. I've also got the brand new 5th edition Dungeon Master's Guide to talk about, and we breakdown the social deduction game The Resistance! 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.

2014-11-25 17.32.06 Lots of board gaming talk this week! Between Thanksgiving and other side trips, I share plenty of gaming experiences from the past couple of weeks. I've also got the brand new 5th edition Dungeon Master's Guide to talk about, and we breakdown the social deduction game The Resistance!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.

2014-10-28 17.02.02 I talk about the popular Marvel Dice Masters game, the board game store that I found in DC, and the time gaming tricked me into going to a baby shower. I've also got a breakdown of Munchkin Loot Letter and briefly discuss my experience playing Commander/EDH for Friday Night Magic.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 talk about the popular Marvel Dice Masters game, the board game store that I found in DC, and the time gaming tricked me into going to a baby shower. I've also got a breakdown of Munchkin Loot Letter and briefly discuss my experience playing Commander/EDH for Friday Night Magic. 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.

2014-11-01 17.51.02-1 I made another custom insert, LCGs are going to start rotating around, and my D&D party finally encounters...the Library (oh no whatever will they do?!). Plus I've got a breakdown of Lords of Waterdeep in addition to a new Magic Standard deck that I'm working on.News Rotation for LCGs? http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=5179Magic The Gathering Started making a new standard deck! Kind of a red burn/goblin….thingLand 18 x MountainsCreatures 4 x Foundry Street Denizen 4 x Frenzied Goblin 4 x Satyr Firedancer 2 x Goblin Rabblemaster 2 x Krenko’s Enforcer 2 x Ashcloud Phoenix 2 x Paragon of Fierce Defiance 2 x Purphoros, God of the ForgeSpells 2 x Rouse the Mob 3 x Lightning Strike 3 x Magma Jet 4 x Twinflame 4 x Hordeling Outburst 2 x Howl of the Horde 2 x Lightning Volley 2 x Stoke the FlamesThis 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.

2014-10-24 15.16.37 This episode I talk about a gaming day I recently had with a friend/co-worker, why I am not pleased with the way Khans of Tarkir plays in draft, and I break down the DC Comics Deck-building game. In addition, I take a look at the new 5th Edition D&D Monster Manual, and what better way to review it than to discuss my Top 5 Monsters that are in this brand new 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.

2014-10-05 17.42.16 Really excited this week, as I made it all the way through a game of Eldritch Horror.  Also, I mention my attempt at making custom foamcore inserts for board games and talk briefly about the latest Munchkin release from Steve Jackson games.  In addition, we have some Magic and D&D talk to finish out the show!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.

2014-09-26 15.39.47 I know it hasn't been super long since the last Magic special -- WAIT!  Don't turn off yet if you aren't a magic fan, because I start the episode off talking about some other games that I've been playing recently...including a streak that has been broken!  Then I dive into the new Magic set Khans of Tarkir and talk about the cards and my thoughts on the new set.Links:http://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/khans-of-tarkirhttp://mythicspoiler.com/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, talking about comics and all the 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.

2014-07-31 18.13.31-1 Not much board gaming talk this week, but I had a chance to try out the new Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Starter Set with some friends and I talk about the experience.  Also, my latest experience in Friday Night Magic and I also break down the simple card game Fluxx!News http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=5027This 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, talking about comics and all the 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.

2014-07-12 21.21.57 This episode has been overdue; but its time to talk about the Magic 2015 Core Set!  In this episode, I go into the details about this release, such as what new cards and features you can expect.  In addition, I also talk about the Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 game and my thoughts on it as well.  I'll be back next time with a regularly scheduled 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, talking about comics and all the 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.

2014-08-21 05.55.36 It has been awhile, but I'm back with some board gaming to talk about!  No Magic the Gathering in this episode, expect a whole episode talking Magic to come out really soon. In the meantime, we've got Gen Con releases to talk about (at least the new Fantasy Flight Star Wars announcements), and a breakdown of AEG's Smash Up card game! Star Wars Imperial Assault!http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=4994X-Wing 3rd Faction! http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=4998 2014-08-21 05.55.03 STAR WARS ARMADA! http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=270This podcast is a part of the Dice Tower Network.  Go check out some of the other great shows at dicetowernetwork.comThis 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, talking about comics and all the 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.

2014-05-21 16.32.09-1 Lots of great stuff in this episode.  I finally got to try out Eldritch Horror, talk about my experiences playing Zombie Dice, and discuss the disaster that was my latest attempt to play in a standard tournament.  Not to mention, we break down AEG's Trains along with some D&D talk and some news! 2014-06-02 20.09.17 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, talking about comics and all the 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.

2014-06-25 05.14.31 A little behind the 8-ball here, but I still wanted to get out an episode to you guys.  I've got some great board gaming news, a look at a new strategy I tried for D&D, and my thoughts on the new Magic set Conspiracy.  Not to mention, we've got a breakdown of one of the staples of Co-Op gaming: Pandemic!Board GamesMunchkin Apocalypse x2Cards Against HumanityLords of WaterdeepNewsX-Wing Wave Five!http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=4869Pandemic: Contagion!http://zmangames.com/product-details.php?id=1608Board Game BreakdownPandemic by Z-Man GamesThis podcast is a part of the Dice Tower Network.  Go check out some of the other great shows at dicetowernetwork.comRoleplaying GamesWhen the world begins to fall apart, how do our heroes begin to build it back? 2014-06-25 05.51.28 Featured TopicTicket to Ride - The Dice Tower Network Game of the MonthMagic The GatheringNo deck this week, instead I talk about my Conspiracy experienceFeedback/ShoutoutsClosingThis 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, talking about comics and all the 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.

2014-06-06 10.24.50 This week, we're a little light on the board games, but I've got more to share with my D&D 4th Edition campaign, my struggles in building a commander deck, and we have a breakdown of the coop game Forbidden Island!Board GamesTrainsMoar Hearthstone!NewsD&D Next is free! (well, parts of it)http://www.wizards.com/dnd/Article.aspx?x=dnd/4ll/20140527King of New York news!http://www.boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/30904/king-of-new-york-to-debut-at-gen-con-2014Board Game BreakdownForbidden Island by GamewrightRoleplaying GamesGoing back to my D&D 4e campaign, this week I talk about the party facing the "boss" of the dungeon that I had created.Magic The GatheringI begin to construct a Black/Blue Commander deck, and find it much harder than I originally imagined it to be!ClosingThis 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, talking about comics and all the 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.