The commuter-friendly version of tabletopnotch's Dungeons & Dragons livestream, which airs every Sunday, 7pm ET, at twitch.tv/tabletopnotch. Enjoy our latest and greatest homebrew campaign, "Brunkhollow"! If you're in the mood for something short n' sweet, try "Those Old Yagolds." And if you need a serious binge, our debut, 4 year long campaign "A Peak Beneath the Veil"! Subscribe for exclusive bonus content! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tabletopnotch/subscribe
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Join Andrew and Josh as they talk, share stories, and dive deeper into why we love tabletop games.
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It's Tabletop Time! Join us on our many adventures into endless worlds both known and unknown - fantasy, sci-fi, cyberpunk, apocalypse and more. Think of Tabletop Time as a group-made improvised audio drama - we make characters, role-play, and roll dice, working together to tell memorable stories both epic and hilarious!
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Long Lost Tabletop Presents: is an anthology podcast series of actual play tabletop roleplaying games.
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A podcast about minimalism and thoughtful consumerism in the modern tabletop gaming hobby.
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Welcome game masters! Each week Nick Perron dives deep into the art of running role-playing games with guests experts to get tips for everyone from first-time players to seasoned veterans. Join us to find out what makes a great story and an even greater campaign!
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The world’s biggest tabletop RPG weekly news show! News and chat about Dungeons & Dragons (and other tabletop roleplaying games) since June 2018! Now recording LIVE on YouTube every Friday at 2pm UK time (9am Eastern).
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Tabletop Tommies is a podcast that focuses on Bolt Action, the popular World War II themed tabletop wargame. Hosted by Jonny and Phil, the podcast delves into the game’s intricacies, discussing everything from tournaments to rules, tactics and strategies. With a wealth of experience in the game, both Jonny and Phil bring their expertise and enthusiasm to the airwaves, making Tabletop Tommies a must-listen for anyone who loves this immersive and thrilling pastime. Whether you’re a seasoned pl ...
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The Rancor's Brothel is a weekly tabletop gaming podcast, focusing on Dungeons and Dragons as well as horror gaming. In addition to long campaigns, you'll find our feed features one shots and board gaming. For more information, go to rancorsbrothel.com
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This podcast is the audio version of Tabletop Games Blog's written articles. Every week there is a new review and a topic discussion piece about all things board, card, dexterity and other modern games. You can also find here the Let me illustrate podcast series where board game artists answer a catalogue of 17 questions about themselves.
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Five friends come together to play the greatest RPGs ever created -- delivering deep characters, nail-biting combats, and uproarious table talk. Our current campaign is The Roots of Ruin, a production of the Pathfinder 2e Adventure Path Abomination Vaults by Paizo Inc. Come for the game play, stay for the personal nuggets of gold that every episode delivers!
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We are a website dedicated to gaming across all forums with a focus on tabletop.
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Iain & Jamie from The Giant Brain, and Oliver from Tabletop Games Blog bring you a fortnightly show featuring the best in Tabletop Gaming News
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Welcome to Game Mechanics, where we kick the tires and run diagnostics on tabletop experiences! Hosts Logan Jenkins and Greg Leatherman talk about everything tabletop; from board games, to roleplaying games, and even some video games that evoke the tabletop experience. Greg and Logan have been playing games for decades and have designed several games themselves.
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Love board games? Let's talk boardgames, lots of board gaming (and a few RPGs). Tabletop Bellhop, your cardboard concierge, is here to answer your gaming and game night questions, helping you make your game nights better with tabletop game reviews and advice.
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Pull up a chair with Zach, Mark, and Logan; your own personal gaming group. Every week we gather to talk about and experience all things tabletop. Between the three of us, we bring together a wide range of experiences and expertise that are guaranteed to cover your favorite hobbies in a fresh way; from role playing, to board games, and more. So grab your dice and headphones, and join us at the table!
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Deutschsprachiger Podcast zu Tabletop & Wargaming, Bemalung, 3D Druck, und allem was dazu gehört.
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Looking for tabletop game to play with your spouse that’s both fun and won’t wind up with one of you sleeping on the couch? Join Michael and Suzy as they discover new games each week, while tasting a new wine, beer or spirit!
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Three young adults set out on their Pokemon journey in Kanto to see what grand adventures await! This is set in a timeline 50 years after Ash Ketchum.
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A book club (podcast) for TTRPG enthusiasts who can't seem to find time to actually play TTRPGs. Join Finch (they/yours), Barclay (he/it), and Bee (he/they) as they come together once a month to discuss tabletop game source books (and whatever else they end up rambling on about).
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We are three best friends who think that we are funny, witty, clever, and interesting. We are also huge geeks who love to play tabletop RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons, Call of Cthulu, everything from World of Darkness, and - of course - Star Wars. (Among others ... there is not an RPG that we won’t try.) We want to share that love of playing pretend with you.
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Liebe Zuhörer! spitzt eure Ohren! In unserem Podcast gibt es Unerhörtes zu den Themen Tabletop, Boardgames, Rollenspiele plus Quatsch und Tratsch von 2 Wiener Szene Nerds die euch zum Lachen, Weinen und Mitfiebern bringen wollen. Schaltet ein, abonniert uns und folgt uns auf "Instagram" und "BuymeaCoffe.com/nebentop"! Mails mit Kritik und Beschwerden bitte löschen und alle Lobpreisungen an: [email protected] Los gehts!
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A podcast about dark & grim tabletop RPGs
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Do you love tabletop gaming? This is your podcast. Who are the creatives behind your favorite games and content? How do they approach their work? I sit with designers, developers, artists, writers, and creators and learn how they approach their work. I try to understand their process, inspiration, and methods for crafting their creations. Craig digs deep into the work and uncovers the origins of your favorite tabletop games and the creative process that brought them to life.
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A real play Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition podcast that doesn't take itself so seriously. Jump on to Season 4 with Episode 145
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Welcome to the official Cosmonaut Variety Hour RPG podcast! Enjoy the ongoing adventures in the Star Wars universe and our unique D&D world!
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Thieves’ Cant features news, discussion, and deep dives into the world of RPGs and other tabletop games. Hosts Jeremy and Chris deliver a mix of analysis, opinion, and engaging segments, exploring game mechanics, worldbuilding, and the latest in the industry. Whether you’re a veteran game master or new to the hobby, welcome to the guild.
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Did you grow up collecting and painting Citadel miniatures, and playing games like Warhammer, Warhammer 40k, HeroQuest, Battlemasters, and Space Hulk? Did you gradually grow out of the hobby only to find yourself plunging back in many years later, discovering great new games like Frostgrave, Rogue Planet, and Kings of War? The Bedroom Battlefields Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast brings you conversations about collecting, gaming, painting, terrain, and much more - often with a nostalgic twis ...
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Get Tabletop Business and Marketing insights from a professional marketer as I deep dive into helpful topics and have real discussions with creators. Connect with me online: Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/applewhitegames Website: https://applewhitegames.com/ TikTok @zackapplewhite: https://www.tiktok.com/@zackapplewhite Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ApplewhiteGames Twitter @ApplewhiteGames: https://twitter.com/ApplewhiteGames
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A Podcast about Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPGs), our thoughts and feeling on them, and, of course, hot takes. We explore TTRPG history, indie RPGs, advice, recommendations, and all kinds of other great things. Professor Aria was raised in the fire of TTRPGs having run and played Shadowrun, D&D 5E, Ryuutama, and several indie RPGs. They have Game Mastered for almost ten years. They are trying to make their own system, an exploration of cyberpunk fantasy in an approachable, customizable s ...
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Pour your favourite beverage, pull up a comfy chair and join Kim and Jocelyn as they chat about all things tabletop gaming on A Double Double 'n Dice podcast. We’ll be talking about a different topic each week from board games, RPGs, CGs and more. We hope you’ll join us to sit back, chill out, and enjoy the conversation about anything ‘n everything tabletop gaming.
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"Twins Talk Tabletop" is a podcast hosted by twin brothers who share their passion for board games. The show covers a variety of board game-related topics, including game impressions, design pet peeves, expansions, and recommendations for players of all experience levels. Each episode features lively discussions, recent gameplay experiences, and listener-driven topics, making it a fun and informative listen for board game enthusiasts. The podcast started in 2024 and continues to grow with ea ...
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A weekly tabletop advice show for GMs and players that combines friendship, friendly banter, and unbridled enthusiasm to bring you a show that is inclusive, informative, honest and funny. If you’re looking for an RPG podcast with diverse opinions and a friends-hanging-out vibe, look no further — you’re home.
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The Level Up Your Gaming Podcast is a tabletop RPG podcast. Assisting GM's DM's and Players, the Level Up Your Gaming Podcast is here to help you take your games to the next level. Each Wednesday your hosts, Aaron and Josh, talk about a new topic to help you improve your tabletop role playing games. You can email us your questions, comments, and episode suggestions at [email protected] Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGamingAlso leave us a revie ...
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The Fellowship of the Tabletop is a TTRPG ensemble that brings together professional performers, gaming experts, and drama professors to craft an array of immersive Dungeons & Dragons podcasts. Each episode is a blend of rich storytelling, poorly timed dad jokes, and the bullying that can only come from very very long friendships. Join us on our adventures and experience the magic that unfolds when passion for storytelling and worrying camaraderie come together at the table. Right up until W ...
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Celebrate the world of Tabletop in the Hospitality & Food Service Industry with us!
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We are a group of friends that play D&D and other various tabletop games.
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A podcast to do with anything with. dnd pathfinder and video games
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Welcome to We're Not Wizards. We talk about Tabletop, Board Games, Card Games and sometimes TTRPGs and D and D. We chat about games we've been playing and what we think. We have a huge back catalogue of interviews with people from the tabletop industry. Sometimes there will be audio versions of reviews from our website. Mostly, we're just trying to have fun. make bad jokes and try to entertain. If you like anything we do, remember to give us a rating, or comment on the episode and tell other ...
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TableTop Theater is D&D podcast set in an Edwardian age
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Podcast by Easy Allies
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Hosts: George, Zach and Mike get together to talk about tabletop games.
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Best in Tabletop is an entertainment network dedictated to inspiring players to be their best in every aspect of their game.
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Sandy Petersen's Cthulhu Mythos - The Big Sleep 46
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51:22The Dragon-like thing was hardly an issue. The town of Vacs remains, though little is left of it. Now, they have been tasked with reaching the king in Lorenzberg. Will they find aid from an untouched kingdom, or will the cult's influence reach to all corners of the land? The adventure continues as we play The Big Sleep, an adventure in Sandy Peters…
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Logan always puts together a list of games to check out at Gencon. He hasn't made that list just yet... but he does have a bunch of games he's excited about anyway! We talk about those games, other Gencon stuff, and other things we're excited about right now! Find Logan's stuff at LoganJenkins.com. Find Greg's stuff at Leatherman.Games. Email us at…
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Ep. 13 - Wildheart - The Stone and His Pebble
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2:08:26With the nest far behind them, Rok, Falco and Garrick face the aftermath of the alarm for The Tidecall. Suddenly, The Guilded Anchor and Stormspire start to feel a little more tense. Rif'a has also made her way into the tavern and recognises a Golliath and a human boy she headbutted not a few days ago. Become part of the community: www.fellowshipof…
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Jim - Johnathan P. Young John N - Cyrus Roald Templeton IIIJesse - Jacob Hancock John H - Lester BoydNeil – GMMeeting only minimal resistance the boys head upstairs into the Ol'e Shitpit to investigate.https://www.teepublic.com/user/legends_of_tabletophttps://peginc.com/CORE Products: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?filters=100202_0_0_0_0ht…
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Welcome to our One Hundred and Forty Fourth episode! Our podcast is dedicated to all things board games, RPGs, CGs and more. Pour your favourite beverage, pull up a comfy chair 'cuz we are ready to roll. In this week's episode, we talk about Kim's Board Game Day. Until next time, on a Double Double ‘n Dice! -------------- The following music was us…
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Carrion Company S3 E29 Let The Gods Burn
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2:20:41Finally, the whole crew is back together, and now they must face their fate. Character sheets for the episode can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_kIp6s3RNaPpivhUDjBF7LYOHo-ITmweiLPETeNTGaM/edit?usp=sharing To get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: https://www.toatabletop.…
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204 - "Stance'd Up from the Pants Up" - The Roots of Ruin
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1:14:26The heroes discover dangers and mysteries expected and unexpected in the infinite forest. *** Support us on Patreon! Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring games-related chat, and tons more. Tabletop Gold is Lars Casteen, David Chernicoff, Zoe Chernicoff, R.…
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Brainwaves Episode 165 - Diamond Heist
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41:19Jamie’s off boating around, no really, so it’s just Oliver and Iain in the studio this week. On episode 165 of Brainwaves they cover Diamond Heists, Spiel Des Jahres, more trouble for CMON and D&D moving to a franchise model, whatever that means. Headlines Diamond Distribution go on a heist https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-green-ronin-in-critical…
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(D&D #90) Worms in Witchvale pt. 20 - Worm in the Streets
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49:29Our heroes battle the Worm Man in the city streets.
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Household Chapter 4 Ep. 3 - Home on the Range
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1:04:00Today, we have another Actual Play episode from our Household Saga! If you’ve been following along, we pick up right where we left off! As Dmitri and Radu are in the Living Room helping out with the Centennial Celebration, we find out a bit more of the local rumors going around town. Listen to find out where our adventurers go! Head to the links be…
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HJRP S35E23 | Large Gaming Groups, Mechanics vs. Fun, Wish Struggles
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1:39:41◇ M asks what to do with a large group of gamers, Steve in SoCal is worried about mechanics getting in the way of fun, From the Archive 2021: Adam from Utah is struggling with Wishes | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, & Vixie ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:24◇ Announcements 04:56◇ Indie Designer of the Month – Next designer is in September! 06:03◇ Mailba…
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D20 Would You Rather + Draw Steel, Forge of the Artificer, and D&D University
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39:16Chris and Jeremy roll the d20 for a game of Would You Rather. Plus, Draw Steel, D&D University, and more. Social and YouTube: @thievescantcast Email: [email protected] 00:00 Open 02:41 Question of the Week 03:55 Draw Steel 04:49 Eberron: Forge of the Artificer 06:12 D&D University 08:28 100 One-Shots 10:30 Sapphire Seas 13:37 Would You Rath…
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When the locals told you the ancient tales of a mysterious island that was said to be strewn with gold, gems and many other treasures, you knew you had to go and discover the island's secrets for yourself. Even when they warned you that it was home to countless ferocious dragons and that the waters around it were infested with dangerous serpents, y…
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In today's episode we talk about Daggerheart campaign frames. What are campaign frames? How can they be used to improve game planning? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at [email protected] or Follow us on Facebook and engage w…
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Episode 69 - Unidentified Flying Object
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35:47You can start late as long as you start! It was aliens man... aliens. Join us every other Friday for another exhilarating episode of Late Starters! The Late Starters have launched a Patreon to help with the journey in front of them! If you would like to be a supporter head here to help out! Catch ya later! Get merch, subscribe to Youtube and follow…
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Lucky Number 13: Great Outdoors - Ep. 6 Camp Campos
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34:31Jimmy's phone call goes horribly wrong and Braxie takes a moment to herself. Then it's time for the camp exchange program with Camp Campos of Snowcone Village! Cabin 12 of Camp Leiri teams up with their Camp Campos Camper Counterparts for a collaborative challenge. Follow Long Lost Tabletop's Socials and check …
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356 | Eberron Species, D&D Starter Set, New M&M Edition, Critical Role Tour
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1:09:42Livestreaming as always Fridays at 2pm UK time (9am ET)! This week we'll be talking about the species in the upcoming Eberron book, the new D&D starter set's price, a new edition of Mutants & Masterminds, 7th Sea being taken on my Studio Agate, Critical Role's new tour, and more! Wizards of the Coast Reveals Revised Eberron Species Details Heroes o…
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Rate and Review us on your favorite podcast app Join the conversation on our Discord Find us on Facebook Check out our merch store Twitter @TabletopChamps Don't forget to tell a friend! Ways to follow us: Lauren Twitter: @TheNat1Lady Kyle Twitter: @fung Ben Twitter: @thev0idman Matt Twitter: @rp_ggamer Steph Instagram: Nat20Steph…
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Maddie & Wheels (Dicebreaker, Just for Fun Inc) ep. 261
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1:44:38Craig sat down with Maddie and Wheels to discuss their newest venture and recently released game. Just for Fun, Inc, Outgunned, ROOT, Call of Cthulhu, Delta Green, Ten Candles, Alice is Missing, SETI, Band of Blades, Warhammer, FREAKZ!, Dead Rising 2, Raven's Watch, Numenera ************************************ …
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Welcome to Meeples and Wine! Your podcast of board game reviews for couples, with a drink in hand! This week we’re playing Radlands by Roxley Games, a two-player only card game that pits you and your opponent as rival gangs in a post-apocalyptic world! Drawing from the same deck, you’ll defend your three camps with people ranging from the super acc…
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Journey to Alfheim - Pt3: Strange Lands
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1:02:24Get your hands on JOURNEY TO ALFHEIM here: https://links.lootstudios.com/JTA-TableTopTimeTry out the range with a free mini sample pack: https://links.lootstudios.com/Freebies-JTA-TTTUse the code 'tabletoptime' for 10% off!❤️ SUPPORT US and get Exclusive Perks! https://www.patreon.com/tabletoptime👕 Check out our Merch and Minis: https://www.itstabl…
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Learning Good Lessons from Bad Games
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1:04:03Funky and Aria discuss bad games they know with good lessons to learn from them. This delves into pandas in World of Warcraft, 17th century england, and the eponymous classic movie Equilibrium ----------------------------------------- Our Patreon ----------------------------------------- Systems Referenced in this Episode: Clockwork & Chivalry 2nd …
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The party remains at Malum Portus, having successfully freed the enslaved individuals, or "sacrificial lambs," from a ship docked there. The ship itself, now empty of its captives, is their next destination. #TTRPG #RPG #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #Pathfinder #Podcast #GamingPodcast#TabletopGaming #NewEpisode #ListenNow #DeckOfManyThings #AlignmentShi…
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Episode 4: How to Play Your Games More Often
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41:14Episode Notes On this commutably-lengthed episode, Jamie and Ricky share some recent plays, acquisitions and culls before diving into some tips and ideas on how to play the games you own more often. After seemingly coming across as the bastions of good habits, we then ask the dreaded question "which of our games have gone the longest sitting in the…
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Joe McCullough on Frostgrave: Re-Roll From 2021
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1:00:21Frostgrave is one of the most recognisable games in the tabletop miniature wargame hobby. It's also one of the most popular outwith the Games Workshop Empire. On this episode, we're joined by the architect of the frozen city himself - Joe McCullough. We're going to talk about the lay of the land when this miniature agnostic fantasy skirmish game wa…
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"I could use your help!" a special message from Josh
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3:01Josh and Andrew are both currently running Kickstarter campaigns. Andrews game is currently funded and if you are looking for some awesome Trick Taking games please go check it out Josh's game Beach Day is still a little bit off. So he is asking for help from the Voyagers. Please go and back Beach Day now!…
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#2.26 In einer weit entfernten Galaxis
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53:43Send us a text Eike und ich sprechen darüber, was es an Star Wars Boardgames und Tabletops gibt. Enjoy! Support the show Five Armies Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Bởi Minis in Arms
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Ep.84 Armies of the Great Britain V3 | Bolt Action Podcast
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1:56:51Join Jonny and Phil as they delve into the exciting new release of the Armies of Great Britain warlord book for Bolt Action V3. In this comprehensive episode, our hosts explore the new rules, units, and the quality improvements of yet another essential installment from Warlord Games. From the traditional home guard to the fierce commandos, discover…
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We share our favourite tabletop games that involve improvisation as part of gameplay. To go with the topic, we review Oh Captain, My Captain from Simon & Schuster. We also review Emerald Skulls from Thunderworks and, of course, talk about the games we’ve been playing lately, including first thoughts on Courtisans and the new edition of Santorini. T…
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Happy Pride! This month, we read two wonderfully queer games played in pairs. You can find Eyes on the Prize by Ira Prince linked here and I Have The High Ground by Jess Levine linked here. You can find the game for next month, Orbital Blues by Sam Sleney & Zachary Cox, through SoulMuppet Publishing’s store, linked here, or on their itch[dot]io, li…
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3 Mistakes TTRPG and Tabletop Game Creators Make in their Content Marketing
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1:11Join the Tabletop Business Masterminds Discord to stay up to date on the latest trends and tactics: discord.gg/RxyATDftwMYou can also connect me on the following platforms:Applewhite Publishing Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/applewhitegames/createdBetta Games Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/bettagames/createdTab…
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