In this episode Nelson and Dalton recap Gencon and some of the books they have been reading! - Links: Lunar Rush: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/356873/lunar-rush Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/328871/terraforming-mars-ares-expedition Tsuro Luxary Edition: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/calliopegamenight/tsuro-luxury-limited-edition?ref=e5cujb Anansi Boys: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2744.Anansi_Boys Rove: https://www.addaxgames.com/games - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
Foreshadowing and Prophesy are tools authors use to build suspense and hint at what will happen in the story! In this episode we talk about what we have been reading and then all about our favorite examples of Foreshadowing and Prophesy! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
On today's episode we had the pleasure of talking with Mckay from Backfire Games about how to run a successful Kickstarter! The Board Critic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theboardcritic/ Backfire Discord: https://discord.gg/bs6QAQt5s9 - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
In this episode Nelson recaps the Origins Game Fair and what new games are coming out, and Dalton discusses some games that we played over the weekend! - Links: Lunar Rush: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/356873/lunar-rush Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/328871/terraforming-mars-ares-expedition Tsuro Luxary Edition: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/calliopegamenight/tsuro-luxury-limited-edition?ref=e5cujb Anansi Boys: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2744.Anansi_Boys Rove: https://www.addaxgames.com/games - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
On today's episode we had the pleasure of talking with Sherwin Matthews who is the lead designer at Steamforged Games. In this discussion we talk about how to design games and highlight some of Steamforged's excellent titles! Steamforged : https://steamforged.com/ - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
On today's episode we had the pleasure of talking with Johnathan and Mackenzie from TerreDice Games about what goes into the design process when getting ready to launch a Kickstarter and also about their new game: Bark Avenue! Bark Avenue Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/terredicegames/bark-avenue/?ref=kicktraq TerreDice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TerreDiceGames - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
Death is such a powerful thought provoking event that authors can draw on to convey important parts of their stories. In this episode we take on the topic to discuss why characters die and what value that can add to the story! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
In this episode Nelson recaps the GAMA Expo, what new games are coming out, and Dalton discusses some upcoming heavy strategic games! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
New fireside episode today where we talk about what we have been reading, playing, and drinking! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
Over the years there have been many books transitioned into movies/TV shows etc. Some have been good, a lot have been bad, and some were just OK. In this episode we talk through that process, what we are looking for, and some of the all stars/duds we have seen in this space! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
New fireside episode today where we talk about what we have been reading, playing, and drinking! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
It is been almost two years since we started this podcast! We have had so much fun over these two years playing hundreds of games and reading so many books! So many in fact that we decided to redo our first two episodes where we discussed our favorite games and books! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
Ameritrash or Euro games, these are terms that get thrown around a lot in out hobby, but what do they actually mean? In this episode we dive into what we think these terms mean and what we like about each category. Hope you enjoy! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
New fireside episode today where we talk about upcoming conventions, books we have been reading, and some absurd boardgame themes! Hope you enjoy! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
If you have listened to previous episodes you probably know about the addiction that has taken over Nelson: Living Card Games! In this episode we have a special guest: d20Woodworking on to discuss this exciting genre of games! So listen along to learn more about Jason and figure out what your next money hole will be! - Flights: 05:20 | Icebreaker: 15:25 | Discussion: 26:07 | Recommendations: 1:03:39 - Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e36-games-economy-of-gaming - - d20Woodworking's Info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d20woodworking/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrgCwvNpi2J_b1p7cCrHUMQ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/D20WoodworkingUSA?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=817918451 - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
Kwisatz Haderach, Gom Jabbar, Mohadib, Paul... all super exotic names and phrases that you probably don't recognize if you haven't read Dune! In this book analysis we get to break down one of the greatest classic Si-Fi novels out there! Dune is a book that has been all the rage for the last 55+ years and is now a major motion picture! Before we dive into the story get to talk about the lackluster drinks we are having as well as some of the books we are reading! Hope you enjoy! - Flights: 01:43 | Whats on our Minds: 8:07 | Discussion: 24:01 - Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e40-books-dune-book-breakdown-kwisatz-analysis - - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEe Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
Today we have the pleasure of releasing the newest Boardvengers episode! This is a wonderful group of content creators who all come together to talk about this wonderful hobby! Today we are discussing games with the best table presence! Hope you enjoy! Led by: Roberto, Shear_Boardom, active on Instagram and YouTube. Dave, Gamefoundry, exploring the intersection of 3D printing and board games. Ben & Emily, Date Night Dice, Instagram and podcast of the same name! McKay, The Board Game Critic, also recording a podcast and launching Snack Time on Kickstarter! Meg, a.k.a. Professor Meg, mostly on Instagram, angry on Twitter. Jason, D20 Woodworking, solo-gaming and LCGs. Dalton and Nelson of Fantasy and Some Flights! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
Another chill fireside episode today where we discuss some books we have been reading, what games we played at GenCon, and answered an icebreaker question about our upcoming Dune episode! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
Who doesn't want to spend the weekend building up a civilization, researching the internet, and crushing your friends into dust over happy faces?? In this episode we have a special guest, Smalls, who comes on to help us break down Vlaada Chvatil's civilization building game - Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization! During this episode we dive into the strategies we use to help us become better at this incredibly heavy, satisfying game! So sit back, grab a drink with us, and learn all the ins an outs to becoming a better civ builder! - Flights: 01:40 | Table: 6:10 | Discussion: 11:40 - Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e38-games-through-the-ages-a-friendship-building-exercise Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEe Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!
Round 2 for Star Wars Breakdowns here at the Fantasy and Some Flights podcast! In this episode we get to tackle the Prequel trilogy, everything from trade embargoes to well done Jedi! This breakdown episode is slightly different than previous ones as Dalton is not a fan of these movies while Nelson most certainly is! Due to this, we get to engage in a bit of friendly debate on if these movies are good or not! So listen through, and let us know what you think about the Star Wars Prequels! - Flights: 02:40 | Whats on our Minds: 8:44 | Discussion: 21:34 - Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e37-books-revenge-of-the-attack-of-the-prequels-menace - - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEe Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!