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Jack Eddy

An in depth look at games, gamers, and why we play

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01:01:54

TCbH Interview - T Caires of HABA Games

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2020/10/09

T is one of the coolest people in the industry. Also, don't sleep on Miyabi.02:02 - Starting at HABA04:01 - The eye opening experience of toy fairs07:57 - Comparing US & European markets16:34 - Balancing for age differences24:23 - The twists and turns of age ratings30:17 - Testing impacting US releases34:27 - Perceptions & Game Night Approved line38:21 - Cultural bias and "developmentally appropriate" activities43:53 - HABA's kindergarten46:22 - Retroactive dismissal49:35 - Marketing games

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00:20:57

Quarantine Solo Diary # 4 - What I want to see from...

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2020/10/06

As usual I take on a topic and then talk about what I've been playing.00:01 - More interpretive solo games03:13 - More combative area control games04:53 - Better victory conditions06:10 - Stop gatekeeping components07:51 - More solo games for kidsNew games added to the playlist -09:41 - Terraforming Mars11:29 - Sagrada13:53 - Marvel Champions15:48 - Catacombs CubesHOT LINKS: Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter -

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00:25:40

Interview - Jamey Stegmaier on Tapestry, balance,...

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2020/08/26

Following up our Pendulum conversation released a few days ago, I talk with Jamey about the upcoming expansion to Tapestry.00:31 - Nature of Plans & Ploys01:38 - The development cycle03:58 - Reacting to Tapestry's criticisms06:51 - Consumer or playtester?12:04 - New mechanics in Plans & Ploys13:51 - Civs, Tapestries, Synergy & Balance21:21 - Partnering with community membersHOT LINKS: Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel -

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00:13:08

TCbH Interview - Cameron Art on Vowl, kickstarter,...

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2020/08/23

Vowl is on KS right now, find it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cameronart/vowl-the-game-of-letters-gone-astray00:44 - Why debut with a word game?02:35 - Self publishing vs. pitching to publishers03:35 - Rad scoring system06:08 - Early ambitions for Cameron Art Games07:14 - Future design focus08:31 - What happens if you don't fund?10:28 - Advice for other new creators who haven't gotten this farHOT LINKS: Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel -

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00:44:03

Casual Friday - 10 Greatest Area Control Games of All...

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2020/08/21

I sit down with my good friend & Platypus Con manager John Foster to talk through our respective top 5 area control games while we explore what the mechanic even is in the first place. Timestamps (SPOILER WARNING) 04:25 - John's 5 - Diplomacy by Email 05:36 - Jack's 5 - Kemet 07:23 - John's 4 - Plague Inc. 09:11 - Jack's 4 - Blood Rage 11:44 - John's 3 - Tyrants of the Underpants 13:47 - Jack's 3 - Ethnos 17:31 - John's 2 - Battle for Rokugan22:31 - Jack's 2 - Root 26:30 - Audience Pick - Chaos

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00:15:41

Bonus Episode - How and why you should get rid of games

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2020/07/29

05:00 - Doing away with a need to consume06:25 - Appreciation of what you own08:00 - Getting rid of games08:42 - Selling09:51 - Trading11:48 - DonatingHOT LINKS:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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00:34:16

Episode 152 - Jamey Stegmaier talks Pendulum,...

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2020/07/22

I have a chat with returning guest Jamey stegmaier, all about their Fall 2020 real-time strategy game release, Pendulum.01:24 - Do realtime elements undermine strategy?04:26 - Overall course of play08:27 - Diving headfirst into high fantasy11:05 - How was the game pitched?13:13 - Evolution throughout development14:49 - Curbing audience reaction20:34 - COVID 19 & Stonemaier26:33 - Cracking the real-time game solo conundrum29:31 - Personal life affecting game priorities32:35 - The mythic

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00:16:23

Bonus Episode - Quarantine Solo Diary # 3 - Getting...

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2020/07/17

Some helpful tips for anyone looking to get started & what i've been playing. 01:14 - Try Before You Buy 01:56 - Think about what you like about games 03:37 - Look at solo focussed reviews 04:42 - Join a community 05:15 - Don't give up after 1 06:08 - What I've been playing 07:05 - Caverna 09:46 - Flamme Rouge 11:24 - Set a Watch HOT LINKS: Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.com Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald

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00:47:39

Episode 151 - Oath, Fort, Root, and the subtle arts...

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2020/07/07

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00:16:23

Bonus Episode - Quarantine Solo Diary # 2 - What...

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2020/06/03

Following up with a bit more solo talk for your brain.01:09 - What makes a good solo game?01:27 - Type 1 - Multiplayer Solitaire03:02 - Type 2 - Automated Opponents04:53 - Type 3 - Cooperative GamesGames I've been playing:06:38 - Gloomhaven08:18 - Viticulture09:58 - Animal KingdomsHOT LINKS: Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHeraldOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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00:54:52

Episode 150 - Talking Spirit Island: Jagged Earth and...

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2020/05/20

*Note, you get images of many spirit boards in the video version on youtube right here - https://youtu.be/AFzxRMMVd-E * We get some nitty gritty on the design and development of the upcoming Spirit Island expansion, and to know how Eric made such a bold leap from that to the 15 minute realtime spacial dexterity puzzle "For Science".01:00 - What's been going on since the Jagged Earth Kickstarter?04:07 - Spirits left on the cutting room floor?07:44 - Iterating spirits during development16:30 - Are you

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00:45:50

Episode 149 - Emerald Flame Designer Rita Orlov in...

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2020/05/06

Rita’s next project The Emerald Flame will be hitting kickstarter May 27th, so we thought it was a good opportunity to get down and deep into her prior box of madness, The Tale of Ord. There are spoilers abound, so you are warned, but if you haven’t had a chance to play, don’t worry too much as TTOO is likely to never be produced again. Follow the kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/postcurious/the-emerald-flameHOT LINKS:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel

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00:22:53

Bonus Episode - Quarantine Solo Diary # 1 - Why play...

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2020/04/22

As promised, here's our casual stream of consciousness on solo games # 1 except now in audio form so you can mow your lawn or whatever. 01:20 - Why should you play solo games? 09:17 - Why I'm playing more solo games 10:28 - Wingspan 11:27 - Root 12:43 - Shadows of Kilforth 13:49 - Everdell Bellfaire & Spirecrest 14:59 - Clans of Caledonia 16:55 - Tiny Towns 17:42 - Spirit Island 20:10 - Solo plans for the future HOT LINKS: Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.com Our Video Channel -

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00:32:57

Episode 148 - Talking Kalewala: Tale of Sampo with...

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2020/04/15

Tuomas and I talk epics, Tolkien, and Kalewala: Tale of Sampo, launching April 13 on Kickstarter.01:16 - What is the Kalevala?04:01 - How pervasive is the Kalevala in Finland?06:16 - What makes this an ideal setting for a game?08:40 - What is the overall flow of the game?12:06 - What stage of completion is the game?13:44 - Experience as a game designer15:33 - Kalewala vs. Kalevala17:31 - Unique challenges publishing from Finland?19:30 - Action items moving forward?23:05 - Hidden movement and

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00:15:27

Bonus Episode - The Asmodee Situation Casually Explained

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2020/04/10

Walking through 13 years in 13 minutes. Lots to unpack here, would love to hear your thoughts.Link to vid for visual companion: https://youtu.be/86-CyHYv5Sg 00:42 - Foundation of Asmodee 02:32 - The Age of Acquisition 04:56 - Worldwide Distribution & PAI 05:38 - Recent Layoffs 06:34 - Component Replacement 09:25 - Plaid Hat Goes Indie (Again) 10:19 - Price Hike 10:52 - Where Does That Leave Us? HOT LINKS: Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com Our Video Channel -

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00:58:57

Episode 147 - Talking Frosthaven & Jaws of the Lion...

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2020/04/01

Talking about the hot new entries in the Gloomhaven series, and about the changes from then to now with the founder himself, Isaac Childres.01:02 - COVID Impacts on Frosthaven04:21 - The Gloomhaven phenomenon and managing expectations09:31 - Prepping for Jaws of The Lion Retail Release12:31 - Unique challenges in JoTL Design & Development17:20 - Design approach to Frosthaven24:11 - Could Frosthaven become the new, definitive edition?29:05 - Unique approaches to characters31:46 - Legacy

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00:57:57

Bonus Episode - Mike Selinker on Game Design...

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2020/03/25

A bonus episode to keep you company during your social distancing. Thank you to Platypus Con for bringing up Mike Selinker. We’ll have a regularly scheduled interview next week.03:30 Introduction08:20 - Finding the fun in your games10:20 - What is elegance?12:40 - The long process of designing Apocrypha15:00 - What are my game’s 3 things?16:40 - Vetting your games21:30 - What I look for in a designer22:50 - Q: Once you have an idea, where do you go from there?34:00 - Q: What about when a game design

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00:53:53

Episode 146 - Colby Dauch Plaid Hat Games talks...

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2020/03/19

To watch us have this chat with supporting imagery, check out the vid here: https://youtu.be/Ntv_TCtH4FsI spend some time talking about Plaid Hat's shocking separation from Asmodee and their plans for the future. 00:45 - How long has splitting from Asmodee been in the cards? 04:50 - Saying goodbye to friends and IPs 06:48 - The early spirit of Plaid Hat Games 12:28 - Colby & Isaac 17:40 - Plaid Hat Ideals 24:57 - Jerry Hawthorne's next project 30:07 - Did staff know about the separation? 31:52

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01:09:30

Bonus Episode - World Building with Keith Baker...

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2020/03/11

Keith Baker of Twogether studios gives a presentation on World Building. 01:45 - Introduction - my history in gaming 02:26 - WOTC buying TSR and origins of Eberron 08:10 - Core elements of Eberron, how to build a world from there? 13:40 - Setting Eberron apart 15:45 - How does a setting affect the mechanics? 22:30 - How different systems empower you to tell different stories 28:15 - Phoenix Dawn Command discussion 34:25 - What is the story we're trying to tell? 40:00 - Handling travel 44:43 - Fan

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00:16:07

Episode 145 - Michael Dunsmore; Professional Game...

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2020/03/04

I chat with designer Michael Dunsmore about his new gig with John Brieger Game Development Studio. Thank you to Platypus Con, find out more about Alaska's biggest tabletop gaming convention here: http://www.platypusgaming.orgOTHER HOT LINKS:Our Site - www.cardboardherald.com Our Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHerald Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/CardboardHerald Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9669551

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