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The Cardboard Herald

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

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01:04:09

Nick Brachmann on being Senior Developer at Leder...

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2023/11/01

The backer kit campaign for Ahoy: New Horizons launches November 14, 2023 here: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/fd610745-96dd-4289-839e-ac0757c468bd/landing00:00 - Intro & genesis of the expansion02:04 - What type of expansion is this04:09 - New factions, same limitations?04:46 - Solo considered?06:09 - Approach to figuring out what to expand08:15 - Smugglers in a 2 player game?10:48 - What makes a good game developer?13:14 - Leder & external designs16:10 - ARCS internal pitch &

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01:04:09

From FFG to Earthborne Rangers with Andrew Navaro -...

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2023/10/11

Earthborne Rangers is the exciting new cooperative, open-world adventure game that I highly recommend. You can find our review here: https://youtu.be/uX91cv5H43M?si=m6WW_zI7V3BLKILx00:00 - Earthborne Rangers background05:25 - Inspiration for the setting12:51 - 15 years with Fantasy Flight Games21:27 - Creative director and leaving FFG28:23 - Earthborne's commitment to sustainability36:24 - How to teach and tutorialize games better46:24 - Challenges designing an open world adventure54:01 - Now and

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00:49:16

Donald Shults on Plaid Hat, Crossroad Games &...

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2023/08/21

Freelancers is the new crossroads game from Plaid Hat Games. Timestamps are below, pre-order here: https://www.plaidhatgames.com/news/2023/03/30/announcing-freelancers-crossroads-game/00:00 - Introduction & feelings leading up to release04:26 - The Plaid Hat Way06:10 - Starting Board With Life11:00 - Freedom & flexibility in the design process 13:53 - What defines a crossroads game?17:49 - Freelancers' art direction21:32 - Setting24:32 - Character creation 27:07 - Gameplay, saving &

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00:59:49

Talking Games, Movies & Podcasting with Tim Dolloff...

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2023/02/23

Prefer audio? Check out this interview on our pod channel. Also, go check out Tim and the rest of the BGHT team at: https://boardgamehottakes.com00:00 - Intro03:43 - Getting games played for the podcast08:21 - Evolution of tastes14:30 - Vested interest in recruiting gamers17:58 - Gaming history starting with MTG24:25 - Converting to board games30:06 - Goals for the podcast33:40 - Cost of content creation41:16 - Other pursuits & passions (and movies!)51:00 - Importance of theme and

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00:43:47

Isaac Childres talks Frosthaven, Gloomhaven RPG, the...

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2023/01/20

00:00 - Intro00:52 - Distribution of Frosthaven vs. Gloomhaven03:25 - Moving into a managerial role05:19 - Fatherhood06:16 - Frosthaven Design & Development10:54 - Frosthaven a response to Gloomhaven or Jaws?15:42 - Settling on a hefty MSRP and leftovers on the cutting floor18:47 - Crimson Scales21:13 - Gloomhaven RPG25:45 - Card integration into the RPG29:45 - Who is the market?31:25 - World building?34:08 - Evolution as a designer37:57 - What's on the horizon?39:42 - Most exciting part of the

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00:55:36

David Thompson on historical games, design, and...

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2022/12/28

00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Making war games more approachable03:31 - Origins as a designer06:01 - First pitch, first publish08:25 - Mistakes as an early designer10:55 - Developing a partnership with Trevor14:08 - Did you know how big Undaunted would be?18:09 - Fetishizing elegance20:01 - When to work alone vs. co-design22:42 - No solo in Stalingrad?27:29 - Origins of Resist! 31:26 - Accuracy vs. sensitivity in historical games37:14 - Design objectives with Stalingrad44:54 - What media helps fuel your

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00:19:03

Reviewing all 11 new-to-me games I played at PAX...

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2022/12/21

00:00 - Intro00:48 - Radlands02:21 - Dice Conquest04:03 - Voyages04:52 - Orichalcum06:15 - Life Siphon07:53 - Once Upon a Time08:56 - Star Fighters Rapid Fire10:47 - Kitchen Rush12:38 - Twilight Inscription14:45 - Dinosaur Island Rawr 'N Write16:57 - FlamecraftLinks: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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00:05:36

Chatting puzzles & new projects with Rita Orlov at...

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2022/12/20

Find out more at PC's site here: https://www.getpostcurious.com or watch our review of Adrift here: https://youtu.be/bNiYeftscXY00:00 - First time with a booth00:57 - A more robust lineup02:21 - Panneling for puzzles at the con03:04 - Audience awareness04:21 - Upcoming projectsLinks: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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00:53:39

A chill chat with designer Henry Audubon on PARKS,...

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2022/12/19

Had to guerrilla shoot this at the airbnb, so please excuse the limited camera angle & dim lighting. The audio version of this interview is up on our pod channel. 00:00 - Intro06:15 - Defenders of the Wild16:43 - Design & Development in the KS Cylce21:32 - Defenders of the wild31:31 - Frustrations with projects?35:22 - Pitching at PAX U 2022?37:08 - Signature style39:27 - Research to hone the design craft47:06 - More creative sway on the end product?Links:Our Site -

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00:09:58

Undaunted: Normandy is a Modern Masterpiece - TCbH...

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2022/12/18

00:00 - Intro00:22 - What is this game?02:10 - Card play & management03:43 - Combat units05:06 - Attacking06:55 - Tactics & Strategy07:22 - Final ThoughtsLinks: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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00:20:41

Frosthaven Review - Improving on an Icon

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2022/12/15

Want to just listen to the review? Check it out on the podcast channel. Also you can check out the Jaws of the Lion Review here: https://youtu.be/0jYwmUwZ6uc00:00 - Intro & Gloomy Review01:36 - What is this game?03:34 - Characters04:30 - Bannerspear05:51 - Blinkblade06:46 - Deathwalker08:18 - Outpost phase & base building11:07 - Loot & Crafting12:48 - Rules presentation15:21 - Visuals & Narrative16:23 - Finessing the system18:41 - Final thoughtsLinks:Our Site -

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00:06:43

Raina of Pandasaurus talks releases, Family + &...

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2022/12/13

00:00 - Response to new releases02:49 - Development & production of The Fox Experiment03:49 - Rawr & Write expansion04:52 - "Family +" and the Pandasaurus Ethos05:43 - Taking pitches at the con?06:19 - Brew expansionLinks: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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00:07:26

Nicholas Yu on D&D Onslaught, Godrealm, and making...

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2022/12/13

00:00 - Response to Onslaught01:34 - Con hitting different with 2 giant titles?02:28 - Future of Onslaught03:16 - Production values04:11 - What do you want to sneak in?05:22 - Dream IP to set a game?06:27 - Godrealm & other projectsLinks: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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00:23:10

Cole Wehrle on ARCS, Taking Pitches & PATH at PAX...

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2022/12/09

00:00 - Intro01:12 - Pitches & Networking02:57 - Original spark with Ahoy06:06 - Status of ARCS development12:27 - Is approachability over fetishized?16:40 - Organization structure at Leder Games19:10 - Can you still enjoy a con as a gamer?21:23 - PATH & other upcoming projectsLinks: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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00:10:27

The Wolves - Howlin' Good Area Control - TCbH Reviews

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2022/12/09

00:00 - Intro00:41 - Game Overview02:26 - Taking Actions05:53 - The Calendar & Game End07:50 - Two Player & Lack of Solo08:35 - Final ThoughtsLinks: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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00:06:32

Is Shake That City more than just a gimmick? - TCbH...

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2022/11/23

Coming to Kickstarter November 29th00:00 - Intro00:18 - Game overview02:23 - How you get points02:23 - what makes it compelling?03:18 - A gimmick that (kinda) works05:16 - Final ThoughtsLinks: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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00:09:33

Do You Need Dune: Imperium Immortality? - TCbH...

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2022/11/21

00:00 - Intro, concept & scope02:15 - Research & Teliaxu board03:10 - Specimens03:55 - Grafting04:39 - Family atomics05:15 - How it effects the game06:16 - Tactical vs. Strategic07:40 - Combining it all08:16 - Final ThoughtsLinks: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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00:05:56

Kabuto Sumo: Total Mayhem is still super good -...

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2022/11/17

Our kickstarter review of Total Mayhem is here: https://youtu.be/7v2QuHi5JdY00:00 - Intro00:48 - Selecting Cards01:23 - Addressing the stalemate02:25 - The New Stuff (Table, Ladder & Coffin)03:52 - Doing what expansions should do05:00 - Final ThoughtsLinks: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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00:09:11

Birdwatcher is a bird game of another feather - TCbH...

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2022/11/15

00:00 - The Elephant-sized Canary Comparison01:42 - Linear set collection03:59 - Action system06:19 - Theme07:33 - Solo Mode08:03 - Final ThoughtsLinks: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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00:14:27

Review - First Look at Dungeons & Dragons: Onslaught

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2022/11/12

00:00 - Intro01:06 - What is this game02:41 - Scope & modernization03:42 - Things I really like starting with initiative05:02 - Character management07:41 - Attacking, AC & modifiers08:13 - Aesthetic & Presentation09:04 - What didn't work starting with weird points optimizing10:34 - A couple mechanical quibbles11:32 - Final Thoughts & the cooperative elephantLinks:Our Site - https://www.cardboardherald.comOur Video Channel - https://www.youtube.com/TheCardboardHeraldOur Twitter -

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