Boards & Swords

2014-01-17 20.48.18 Lots of good stuff for you guys this week, almost every segment is bursting at the seams with good stories and information to share, and then I finish the episode off by talking about one of my new favorite games: Rampage! Board GamesRampage - Will discuss more in the board game breakdown this weekLords of Waterdeep - Finally played the iOS version against other people and not AIBattlestar Galactica - We've had this game sitting around for a year, glad we got to finally try out the gameWerewolf / One Night Ultimate Werewolf - Had a lot of people for board game night and didn't want to split up into multiple groups, so we played Werewolf using Magic lands for all of the different rolesForbidden Desert - This week's board game night, got to try this game out for the first time and compare it to the first game (Forbidden Island) News"Upgrade Your Fleet: Announcing the Fourth Wave of Starship Expansions for X-Wing"http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=4645"Ticket to Ride Turns 10 Years Old.  Let's Celebrate!"http://blog.daysofwonder.com/2014/02/13/ticket-to-ride-turns-10-years-old-lets-celebrate/ Magic The GatheringTales from last week's Friday Night Magic - one of the best ones I have ever run! Roleplaying GamesContinuing my tales of the D&D 4th edition campaign that I am currently running. Featured TopicNone this week Board Game BreakdownRampage by Repos Production 2014-01-20 18.54.08 FeedbackNone this week - let me know what you guys are playing! 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.

Lots of good stuff for you guys this week, almost every segment is bursting at the seams with good stories and information to share, and then I finish the episode off by talking about one of my new favorite games: Rampage! Board Games Rampage - Will discuss more in the board game breakdown this week Lords of Waterdeep - Finally played the iOS version against other people and not AI Battlestar Galactica - We've had this game sitting around for a year, glad we got to finally try out the game Werewolf / One Night Ultimate Werewolf - Had a lot of people for board game night and didn't want to split up into multiple groups, so we played Werewolf using Magic lands for all of the different roles Forbidden Desert - This week's board game night, got to try this game out for the first time and compare it to the first game (Forbidden Island) News "Upgrade Your Fleet: Announcing the Fourth Wave of Starship Expansions for X-Wing" http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=4645 "Ticket to Ride Turns 10 Years Old.  Let's Celebrate!" http://blog.daysofwonder.com/2014/02/13/ticket-to-ride-turns-10-years-old-lets-celebrate/ Magic The Gathering Tales from last week's Friday Night Magic - one of the best ones I have ever run! Roleplaying Games Continuing my tales of the D&D 4th edition campaign that I am currently running. Featured Topic None this week Board Game Breakdown Rampage by Repos Production Feedback None this week - let me know what you guys are playing! Closing 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.

This episode I try something different - a new Magic: The Gathering set of cards debuted this weekend in special Pre-Release tournaments, so I sit down and talk about what's new in this set and some of my initial thoughts.  Send me some feedback on whether or not you would like more of these episodes for future set releases and what I can do to improve it! photo (11) Links to Info:https://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/productarticle.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/bornofthegods/productinfohttp://mythicspoiler.com/Dates:Prerelease Events: February 1-2, 2014Launch Weekend: February 7-9, 2014Release Date: February 7, 2014Magic Online Release: February 17, 2014Game Day: March 1-2, 2014The Cards:165 New Cards!Available As: Booster Packs, Fat Packs, Intro PacksIntro Packs: Insatiable Hunger (R/G), Forged in Battle (W/R), Death's Beginning (G/B), Gifts of the Gods (U/W), Inspiration-Struck (U/B)New Features:Tribute - Some monsters demand respect from the denizens of Theros under the threat of terrible consequences. Tribute is a new keyword found on creatures that gives opponents an unfortunate choice: have the creature grow in size, or allow a powerful enters-the-battlefield ability to trigger.Inspired - With creations of the divine, the epic deeds of mortals, and terrifying monsters all around, inspiration is everywhere on Theros. Inspired is an ability word that appears in italics at the beginning of abilities that trigger whenever the creature with the inspired ability becomes untapped. (An ability word has no rules meaning.)Archetypes - The Born of the Gods set includes a cycle of creatures that grant your creatures a keyword while making sure your opponents' creatures can't have that same keyword.Pre-Release ThoughtsClosingThis 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.

This episode I try something different - a new Magic: The Gathering set of cards debuted this weekend in special Pre-Release tournaments, so I sit down and talk about what's new in this set and some of my initial thoughts.  Send me some feedback on whether or not you would like more of these episodes for future set releases and what I can do to improve it! Links to Info: https://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/productarticle.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/bornofthegods/productinfo http://mythicspoiler.com/   Dates: Prerelease Events: February 1-2, 2014 Launch Weekend: February 7-9, 2014 Release Date: February 7, 2014 Magic Online Release: February 17, 2014 Game Day: March 1-2, 2014   The Cards: 165 New Cards!   Available As: Booster Packs, Fat Packs, Intro Packs Intro Packs: Insatiable Hunger (R/G), Forged in Battle (W/R), Death's Beginning (G/B), Gifts of the Gods (U/W), Inspiration-Struck (U/B)   New Features: Tribute - Some monsters demand respect from the denizens of Theros under the threat of terrible consequences. Tribute is a new keyword found on creatures that gives opponents an unfortunate choice: have the creature grow in size, or allow a powerful enters-the-battlefield ability to trigger.   Inspired - With creations of the divine, the epic deeds of mortals, and terrifying monsters all around, inspiration is everywhere on Theros. Inspired is an ability word that appears in italics at the beginning of abilities that trigger whenever the creature with the inspired ability becomes untapped. (An ability word has no rules meaning.)   Archetypes - The Born of the Gods set includes a cycle of creatures that grant your creatures a keyword while making sure your opponents' creatures can't have that same keyword.   Pre-Release Thoughts   Closing   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.    

photo 2 (8) This week, we see the return of some roleplaying game talk, chat for a bit about what makes up a good gaming store, and break down the classic game Carcassonne!Board GamesAndroid: Netrunner - Still cannot win at this game! Bought the first data pack, made a pretty killer Haas-Bioroid corp deckX-wing Miniatures - Also lost. My “tried and true” A-wing setup doesn’t work well against non-swarm builds.Recently purchased, but can’t wait to play: Forbidden Desert, RampageNews“Join the Rebel Alliance” - Looking at the Star Wars: Age of Rebellion beginner gamehttp://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=4613Magic The Gathering/Roleplaying GamesContinuation from the news segment, but I talk about getting Chloe interested in Roleplaying games.Featured TopicWhat makes a good gaming store? I talk about some of the experiences I had on travel and 2 stores in particular that I went to up in New Jersey.Board Game BreakdownCarcassonne by Z-Man Games photo 1 (8) FeedbackNone this week - let me know what you guys are playing!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.

This week, we see the return of some roleplaying game talk, chat for a bit about what makes up a good gaming store, and break down the classic game Carcassonne! Board Games Android: Netrunner - Still cannot win at this game! Bought the first data pack, made a pretty killer Haas-Bioroid corp deck X-wing Miniatures - Also lost. My “tried and true” A-wing setup doesn’t work well against non-swarm builds. Recently purchased, but can’t wait to play: Forbidden Desert, Rampage   News “Join the Rebel Alliance” - Looking at the Star Wars: Age of Rebellion beginner game http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=4613   Magic The Gathering/Roleplaying Games Continuation from the news segment, but I talk about getting Chloe interested in Roleplaying games.   Featured Topic What makes a good gaming store? I talk about some of the experiences I had on travel and 2 stores in particular that I went to up in New Jersey. Board Game Breakdown Carcassonne by Z-Man Games   Feedback None this week - let me know what you guys are playing!   Closing   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.  

photo (10) Lots of X-wing talk this week - so I decided to break it down so that those unfamiliar could follow along! Also, I mention what I am looking forward to/gaming resolutions for 2014. How did you guys fare this Christmas? Send me an email letting me know what games you got/played this holiday season.Board GamesLords of Waterdeep (iOS) - Finally beat it! Starting to get the hang of this gameArkham Horror - Played it, has a good theme but I feel like its lost a bit underneath all the mechanicsNews"Flying With The Aces" http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=4572- Inside look at the pilots from the "Imperial Aces" X-wing ExpansionMagic The Gathering/D&DNothing this week - look to see these segments return later this month!Featured TopicNew Year's Gaming Resolutions/Things I'm Looking Forward To This Year1. Podcast frequency2. Pax East 20143. Star Wars X-Wing! Capital Ships! Imperial Aces! Wave 4...?4. Playing more new gamesBoard Game BreakdownStar Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game by Fantasy Flight Games photo (9) Feedback@popculturecube - "Board games for Xmas: King of Tokyo; Smallworld; Mans. of Madness; Escape; Gloom; Fluxx; Theros Fatpack; TONS of D&D 4e stuff!"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.

Lots of X-wing talk this week - so I decided to break it down so that those unfamiliar could follow along! Also, I mention what I am looking forward to/gaming resolutions for 2014. How did you guys fare this Christmas? Send me an email letting me know what games you got/played this holiday season. Board Games Lords of Waterdeep (iOS) - Finally beat it! Starting to get the hang of this game Arkham Horror - Played it, has a good theme but I feel like its lost a bit underneath all the mechanics   News "Flying With The Aces" http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=4572 - Inside look at the pilots from the "Imperial Aces" X-wing Expansion   Magic The Gathering/D&D Nothing this week - look to see these segments return later this month!   Featured Topic New Year's Gaming Resolutions/Things I'm Looking Forward To This Year 1. Podcast frequency 2. Pax East 2014 3. Star Wars X-Wing! Capital Ships! Imperial Aces! Wave 4...? 4. Playing more new games   Board Game Breakdown Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game by Fantasy Flight Games Feedback@popculturecube - "Board games for Xmas: King of Tokyo; Smallworld; Mans. of Madness; Escape; Gloom; Fluxx; Theros Fatpack; TONS of D&D 4e stuff!"   Closing 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.

photo (8) Merry Christmas everyone!  I know most of you have finished your shopping, but in case you find yourself needing a last minute gift for a board gamer, or have some free money to spend on yourself, I've got a couple of lists for you.  First is the 5 games that you should look at for someone who is relatively new into board gaming, and the second list is just 5 games that are on my Christmas Wish List just to give you ideas for other people.  I hope you all have a great holiday and get to spend time gaming with your friends and family.  I'll see you guys next for more great gaming talk!Send me feedback on what you guys are playing!feedback@boardsandswords.comhttp://boardsandswords.comhttp://twitter.com/ChrisTheProfhttp://facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder

Merry Christmas everyone!  I know most of you have finished your shopping, but in case you find yourself needing a last minute gift for a board gamer, or have some free money to spend on yourself, I've got a couple of lists for you.  First is the 5 games that you should look at for someone who is relatively new into board gaming, and the second list is just 5 games that are on my Christmas Wish List just to give you ideas for other people.  I hope you all have a great holiday and get to spend time gaming with your friends and family.  I'll see you guys next for more great gaming talk! Send me feedback on what you guys are playing! feedback@boardsandswords.com http://boardsandswords.com http://twitter.com/ChrisTheProf http://facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder 

photo 1 (7) I recap all the gaming experiences that happened to me over thanksgiving, talk about the third adventure of my D&D campaign where I introduced somewhat of a story telling cheat, and finish up by talking about Legendary - the Marvel Deck Building Game!Send me your board gaming stories - what are you playing?  What are you looking to get for Christmas? photo 2 (7) feedback@boardsandswords.comhttp://boardsandswords.comhttp://twitter.com/ChrisTheProfhttp://facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder

I recap all the gaming experiences that happened to me over thanksgiving, talk about the third adventure of my D&D campaign where I introduced somewhat of a story telling cheat, and finish up by talking about Legendary - the Marvel Deck Building Game! Send me your board gaming stories - what are you playing?  What are you looking to get for Christmas? feedback@boardsandswords.com http://boardsandswords.com http://twitter.com/ChrisTheProf http://facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder

photo (7) This week I have LOTS of board games to talk about, I mention how my wife and I could not beat Pandemic until we read the rules again, and what happened to my D&D group in my second adventure.  Then we wrap everything up by breaking down the card game Android: Netrunner!feedback@boardsandswords.comhttp://boardsandswords.comhttp://twitter.com/ChrisTheProfhttp://facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder

This week I have LOTS of board games to talk about, I mention how my wife and I could not beat Pandemic until we read the rules again, and what happened to my D&D group in my second adventure.  Then we wrap everything up by breaking down the card game Android: Netrunner! feedback@boardsandswords.com http://boardsandswords.com http://twitter.com/ChrisTheProf http://facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder

photo 1 (4) This week, I talk about my first time playing the Magic: The Gathering Commander Decks and acting like a first time player in Friday Night Magic.  I also discuss what happened at the end of that first D&D session that I set up, and finish the episode breaking down the board game (dice game?) Quarriors! photo 2 (4) Tell me what you are playing!feedback@boardsandswords.comhttp://boardsandswords.comhttp://twitter.com/ChrisTheProfhttp://facebook.com/obsessivecomicsdisorder