Posts tagged rpg
Building Dungeons with Keith Matejka from Thunderworks Games - Boards & Swords #240

Now you can buy Asmodee instead of them buying things? Or, use Roll20 in your discord server? Or play the tabletop game of the video game of a tabletop game? Sounds like it’s been a busy news cycle - plus Keith from Thunderworks Games (https://thunderworksgames.com) is here to talk about the new games they have got coming soon!

Read More
Envying These Painting Accessories with Kit Peteranecz from Game Envy - Boards & Swords #239

Now your epic political fantasy games can be tiny, the Monopoly movie we all saw coming is actually happening, and of course there's a DC version of Marvel United coming. Also, Kit from Game Envy stops by to talk about their latest kickstarter and all the other cool painting accessories they have at Game Envy (https://gameenvy.net/)

Read More
A Gateway to New Campaigns? Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse Review (D&D5e)

Are your D&D games rather “Plane”? Today we look at the 5e version of Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse, a set of books for Dungeons and Dragons by Wizards of the Coast.

Read More
Gloom-having a Good RPG with Danielle Lauzon from Cephalofair Games - Boards & Swords #238

Apparently there were a lot of minis sold in 2023...I had no idea *cough* bought tons of 40k tenth edition stuff *cough*. Also, someone saw a familiar looking coyote in a magic card and Danielle Lauzon from Cephalofair Games is here to talk about the Gloomhaven RPG!

Read More
Jumping into Star Wars Unlimited with Xander Tabler from FFG - Boards & Swords #236

Want to pretend to clean your Warhammer 40k minis? Yeah, I didn't realize people wanted that either. Plus, some good news about the former Prospero Hall studio employees and FanRoll is rolling into Dungeons & Dragons. Also, Xander from FFG stops by to talk about the upcoming Star Wars Unlimited TCG! (https://starwarsunlimited.com/)

Read More
Crafting A Bra Full of Sawdust with Gabby Carder - Boards & Swords #235

CMON is no longer doing Kickstarters, use IKEA instructions in a new rpg, and apparently crossover sets make MTG loads of cash. Also, Gabby from Bra Full of Sawdust (https://www.brafullofsawdust.com) is here to showcase all the custom wooden creations she makes for tabletop gamers (among others!)

Read More
Adopting Misfit Dice with Neal Hoffman from FanRoll Dice - Boards & Swords #234

Another video game becomes a board game, Guild Ball is coming back - for free? And is Hasbro selling D&D? We talk about all of these news stories along with Neal Hoffman from FanRoll Dice! Because you can never have enough dice....right?

Read More
The World of Darkness with Kevin Schluter from Renegade Game Studios - Boards & Swords #233

Chick-fil-a wants to make board games? Funko is done with board games, and the number one game on Board Game Geek is getting a sequel (shocker!)? We talk about these stories and more as we delve into the World of Darkness with Kevin Schluter, RPG producer from Renegade Game Studios!

Read More
Magical RPG Artifacts with Paul Shapiro from Beadle & Grimm's - Boards & Swords #232

Ready to immerse your RPG players in your game world? We've got Jon Ciccolini & Paul Shapiro from Beadle & Grimm's Pandemonium Warehouse to talk about all the "artifacts" you can get for your favorite Roleplaying Games. Also in this episode: Wingspan with Dragons? Clean Energy Catan? And Chris drools over the idea that a Halo Miniatures Game is back in the works.

Read More
Alone Against the Static with Brian Holland from Chaosium - Boards & Swords #231

What D&D books are coming out next year? Another much loved board game is getting a roll and write version, and you can now get your Geralt on in Unmatched. Plus, we have Brian Holland on from Chaosium to talk about Alone Against the Static: a solo adventure using the Call of Cthulhu ruleset!

Read More
1986 Called, Will You Roll Out? - Transformers Core Rulebook Review

It's pretty well known to everyone, but I know TikTok is spying on me. Here I am, reviewing Renegade Game Studios' Transformers The Roleplaying Game, and so I've been talking about it with friends. Suddenly, over the past week, I've started getting clips of various Transformers cartoons and movies in my Tik Tok feed. I'm onto you TikTok, you aren't fooling anyone. Then again, I'm enjoying the nostalgia, so maybe it's working as designed?

Read More