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Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Episode 31 - The Looney Bin

Shrieking Emu — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:14:12 +0000

It may be relegated to an off-air column or blurb, since I like the pyramids much more than John (they are a polarizing thing, it seems).

With [thing=31563]Middle-Earth Quest[/thing] on deck for the next episode, we'll be getting back to the meatier stuff. :)

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Episode 31 - The Looney Bin

Sir Loin o Beef — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:06:38 +0000

by Sir Loin o Beef

Shrieking Emu wrote:
I think we may do an entire segment on just games that use the Icehouse pyramids, so never fear!

Please, don't. ;)

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Episode 31 - The Looney Bin

iorlas — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:58:51 +0000

by iorlas

Great - I was afraid that you perhaps never played Zendo (*glances sideways*) or even worse that you don't like it (*shivers*).

On a more serious note - Zendo is a game to love or hate. If logical deduction isn't your cup of tea, then the security distance is 20 meters or more.

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Episode 31 - The Looney Bin

Shrieking Emu — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:17:29 +0000

by Shrieking Emu

I think we may do an entire segment on just games that use the Icehouse pyramids, so never fear!

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Episode 31 - The Looney Bin

iorlas — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:42:40 +0000

by iorlas

A talk with Looney Labs and not a single (or did I miss it?) mention of Zendo. I could have spent a whole show discussing Zendo. You had the chance and you blew it.

Hope you make it up with a special Zendo show later :)

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Rivalry On! with Cody and John

Shrieking Emu — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:16:29 +0000

by Shrieking Emu

I have no idea - we're quite surprised by it. But, hey, it's fun!

Thread: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Rivalry On! with Cody and John

jmoody — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:27:02 +0000

by jmoody

I heard the related snippets on the recent episodes, and saw [thread=459179]this post[/thread].

What is it about Game On! that provokes such a strong territorial feeling in the southern hemisphere?

Thread: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Episode 31 - The Looney Bin

IndianaJohn — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:59:35 +0000

by IndianaJohn

In this episode, we interview Looney Labs co-founder and chief designer Andrew Looney. We talk with him about his company and his games, including reviews of [thing=35369][/thing] and [thing=814][/thing]. And, in Buy, Try, or Deny we venture into the mysterious Temple of Chac to review [thing=43868][/thing] from AEG!

Here's a direct link to the episode:

http://media.libsyn.com/media/gameonpodcast/Game_On_Episode_...

Game On!

John

http://www.gameonpodcast.com

Game On! with Cody and John is sponsored by Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly professional game stores everywhere, we're a proud member of the Pulp Gamer Media Network! Check us out at http://www.pulpgamer.com.

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The Gaz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:47:24 +0000

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A couple of hours into our game. Took longer with larger fleets, and we're really not that familiar with the rules. Lots of fun though!

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The mighty Zeus. This was a promo thing. You had to buy 10 booster packs, send in their wrappers and receipts, and $3.00 for shipping. I think it was worth it.

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The Gaz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:46:37 +0000

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My fleet at my home island.

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The Gaz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:46:30 +0000

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My wife and I play Pirates wizkids' constructable strategy game.

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My wife's fleet at her home island. I believe 40 points is the "normal" fleet size. We decided to play with 150 point fleets.

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Game On! RPG Thread

The Gaz — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:37:31 +0000

by The Gaz

I actually started RPGing with a game created by a good family friend and local game store owner. My dad also played. It was a d30 based system years before d20. It was called High Elf Lords. Other than that i have played and/or GMed:
AD&D 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 3.5, & a very little 4th
Rifts
Paranoia
Warhammer Fantasy RP
and Pathfinder

These are the only ones i can recall getting to play, but i have wanted to play sooo many more. 8^)

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Episode 30 - Hammer Time

jsciv — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:41:45 +0000

by jsciv

Listening to the show now: you mentioned Essen at the beginning, and I didn't actually listen until now, but I'm typing up my report and uploading pictures and stuff this week, so I'll drop a line here so you can read it when I'm done!

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IndianaJohn — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:12:38 +0000

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My finished Crusader heavy warjack. I know, it's not a boardgame pic, but I thought I'd share my progresss... :-)

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Game On! RPG Thread

nedpatrick — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:23:22 +0000

by nedpatrick

I first played D&D with my brother when I about 6. Lately I am playing in a Hackmaster campaign. I love rpgs but finding time and players can be tricky.

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Episode 30 - Hammer Time

IndianaJohn — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:40:55 +0000

by IndianaJohn

clockwirk wrote:
enjoyed the mute math clip. :) I just saw those guys live a few days ago. Great show.

I saw them open for the Fray a couple of years ago, and they were AMAZING. Glad you liked the clip!

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Episode 30 - Hammer Time

clockwirk — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:53:34 +0000

by clockwirk

enjoyed the mute math clip. :) I just saw those guys live a few days ago. Great show.

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Episode 30 - Hammer Time

blackstratguy — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:33:22 +0000

by blackstratguy

Wow, the big 3-0! I remember you guys way back when you were in your teens. I feel so old. :)

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Episode 30 - Hammer Time

Shrieking Emu — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:44:17 +0000

by Shrieking Emu

I just wanted to give a shout-out to my excellent co-host for really working to get this episode out with as little delay as possible. I was sick during our normal recording day, so we had to record much later than usual. John (who handles all of the audio aspects - thank him for the audio quality!) really pushed it to get this episode ASAP, so kudos to him!

Thread: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Episode 30 - Hammer Time

IndianaJohn — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:34:33 +0000

by IndianaJohn

In this episode, we dip our feet in the deep waters of the Warhammer and Warhammer 40K universe, with reviews of Chaos in the Old World and Space Hulk (3rd Edition). Plus, we discuss a new, chaotic contest, where you could win a copy of Chaos in the Old World!

Here's a direct link to the episode:

http://media.libsyn.com/media/gameonpodcast/Game_On_Episode_...

Game On!

John

http://www.gameonpodcast.com

Game On! with Cody and John is sponsored by Myriad Games, on behalf of friendly professional game stores everywhere, we're a proud member of the Pulp Gamer Media Network! Check us out at http://www.pulpgamer.com.

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Game On! RPG Thread

Countryboy — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:43:57 +0000

by Countryboy

My favorites were:
Doctor Who
Call of Cthulhu
Dungeons and Dragons 2nd Ed.

Currently trying to start a campaign with my daughters in D&D 4th Ed.

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: An idea several episodes in the making

iorlas — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:01:24 +0000

by iorlas

I actually think you have managed to keep the numbers of buy fairly high. Which to me means that the three level grade system actually works fairly well, and I am an avid fan of that systme. More levels aren't better when grading - less is more!

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: An idea several episodes in the making

Shrieking Emu — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:00:16 +0000

by Shrieking Emu

MajorOracle wrote:
"why would I want to buy this in addition to the Agricola that I already have? .

Hey, I wouldn't buy either of them! :D

In all seriousness, great idea, Keith! I do think that more games than we intend to end up in the large gray area that is the "Try". Perhaps the Jones Theory does have some merit after all...

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: An idea several episodes in the making

MajorOracle — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:44:43 +0000

by MajorOracle

I think there is merit to this idea. For example, when you were reviewing Le Havre, I was thinking to myself, "why would I want to buy this in addition to the Agricola that I already have? Is there something so unique about Le Havre that I wold want to get it also?" because it seems so similar. Perhaps some contrast with similar games would be helpful to the budget concious among us. Or knowing that a similar game has a unique twist is also helpful.

Thread: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: An idea several episodes in the making

starwarsgolfer — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:18:11 +0000

by starwarsgolfer

Hey guys I really enjoy the podcast. I am an avid listener of your show since episode 1. I also enjoy several other gaming podcasts, but your podcast seems to be the only one I download and listen to right after it is posted.

Over the past handful episodes it has occurred to me that you may have stumbled onto something that no other podcast is offering in terms of reviews...the Jones Theory. When I first heard your system of Buy, Try, or Deny I must admit I did groan. It seems that any list like this always comes out try since there are so many factors that go into purchasing a game. I want to throw out a suggestion and you can take it or leave it. What if your basis for buy, try, or deny was based on the Jones Theory? That would be a very useful rating for common gamers who do not have huge collections and are probably not going to be creating any large game collections. A common gamer could listen to your show and hear about a game and see if it is better than Game X in the same Jones category. In the podcasts I have listened to, there is not really anybody who comes out and says "buy this game and trade the other" or "this game is not better than _____, so try it out before buying."

If I have not made my point clearly, or you would like more clarifications, let me know. Keep up the great shows!

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Game On! RPG Thread

iorlas — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:20:30 +0000

by iorlas

My first plays was D&D and then AD&D. But we mostly played Runequest in the early days. We only used the system and not much of the world apart from the cults. Later on we the played a lot of Call of Cthulhu. There was some James Bond in there as well. RQ, CoC and JB were the games that I (together with my brother) owned. There were some Traveller and very few Star Frontiers games at some time.

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Game On! RPG Thread

Shrieking Emu — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:24:56 +0000

by Shrieking Emu

blackstratguy wrote:
I no longer play any RPGs, but I started in the gaming hobby by playing and GMing TSR's D&D, D&D Expert, AD&D, Star Frontiers and Top Secret.

AD&D was my favorite, but I loved playing a good game of Top Secret now and then!

My first RPG was AD&D 2nd edition, and I played 1st ed. for many years (featured in Episode 14 - "The Old Guard"). Top Secret always looked cool, but I never got a chance to play it.

starwarsgolfer wrote:
Now that I have heard about the other roleplaying systems that are simpler and easier I have become obsessed with the idea of Hollow Earth, Savage Worlds, and (because I am a social studies teacher) Colonial Gothic. I have not found anyone to play with, but I have read parts of the book. I am intrigued to say the least thanks to the coverage in your show. Thanks!

Both HEX and Savage Worlds are great choices for getting into RPGs (I haven't looked at Colonial Gothic enough yet, but it looks fun). Savage Worlds has a more mini-focused and brutual (!) combat system, while HEX's combat system is all about speed and advancing the story, if that's a determining factor.

There's a great one-shot adventure here: Hollow Earth Expedition Free RPG Day Adventure 2009 if you can find the players. Good luck!

EDIT: I just noted your location, Keith. Who's Yer Gamers often runs events every few months in Indy that regularly feature HEX games (heck, there's one on Saturday!). If you're up for the drive, that would be a good place to check it out.

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Game On! RPG Thread

mentis — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:16:37 +0000

by mentis

There are my top ones:

Traveller (various versions: CT, MT, T20, GURPS Traveller, and now Mongoose)
MERP (Middle Earth Role Playing)
Amber Diceless
RoleMaster
SpaceMaster
Call of Chulhu
TimeLords

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Game On! RPG Thread

starwarsgolfer — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:22:02 +0000

by starwarsgolfer

I have to tell you that I have not ever really been into playing RPGs until I heard your podcast. I was and am a board game fan first. I guess I just was not a huge fan of the D&D world. Actually I guess I always felt like everyone knew more about the mythology of the world and that it was just too steep of a learning curve to tackle. Now that I have heard about the other roleplaying systems that are simpler and easier I have become obsessed with the idea of Hollow Earth, Savage Worlds, and (because I am a social studies teacher) Colonial Gothic. I have not found anyone to play with, but I have read parts of the book. I am intrigued to say the least thanks to the coverage in your show. Thanks!

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: Game On! RPG Thread

blackstratguy — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:25:45 +0000

by blackstratguy

I no longer play any RPGs, but I started in the gaming hobby by playing and GMing TSR's D&D, D&D Expert, AD&D, Star Frontiers and Top Secret.

AD&D was my favorite, but I loved playing a good game of Top Secret now and then!

Thread: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Game On! RPG Thread

Shrieking Emu — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:27:31 +0000

by Shrieking Emu

I know most of our listeners are boardgame-only fans, but I decided to make this thread the home for the Game On! listeners who enjoy(ed) RPGs or those who have questions. For example, I was wondering how many of you currently or at one point did play in an RPG, and what system(s) you played or GMed. Do you have a favorite?

Roll initiative!

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: YOUR Top 11 Games

starwarsgolfer — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:43:54 +0000

by starwarsgolfer

IndianaJohn wrote:

11) Cold War: CIA vs. KGB

I too love this game! It is one of my top 5! It was just a good game until we tried making the one population (5 point cards) 2 population. This made for a much more interesting game. This way people can press their luck for a great special power. With just one population, it is really a luck of the draw, with two the game has gotten so much better. I would suggest you give it a try if have not already done so. I keep posting this variant in every mention of this game because I believe so strongly in the small change that opens up a whole new game! Keep up the great podcasts!

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: YOUR Top 11 Games

Shrieking Emu — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:40:07 +0000

by Shrieking Emu

MajorOracle wrote:

Cody, at one time Carcassone (sorry) would have been on this list, but over the years this game is starting to tick me off more and more. It's new name in our house is now "That's not the tile I wanted!"

Good man! :meeple:

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: YOUR Top 11 Games

IndianaJohn — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:14:06 +0000

by IndianaJohn

Great responses so far! And a lot of games on these lists that I haven't had the opportunity to play (yet). Keep 'em coming!

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: YOUR Top 11 Games

iorlas — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:09:04 +0000

by iorlas

1 Puerto Rico
2 Modern Art
3 RoboRally
4 High Society
5 Blokus
6 Ra
7 Hare & Tortoise
8 Acquire
9 Zendo
10 Rumis
11 Space Alert

If I had played High Society before Modern Art they would probably have switched places. I.e if I look at it objectively High Society is the better game, so tense, so short, so elegant.

Zendo is probably the most fun a group can have, and you can drop in and out without affecting the game.

Space Alert is just so different from any other game experience, even if I need an expansion now.

Hare & Tortoise and Acquire are classics that never should be forgotten.

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: YOUR Top 11 Games

MajorOracle — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:08:56 +0000

by MajorOracle

11) Thurn and Taxis
10) Guesstures (an underappreciated party game)
9) Battlestar Galactica
8) Pirate's Cove
7) Lord of the Rings
6) Agricola
5) Twilight Struggle (John you must try this, much better than 1960 IMO)
4) Ticket to Ride
3) Starship Catan
2) Pandemic
1) Memoir '44

Cody, at one time Carcassone (sorry) would have been on this list, but over the years this game is starting to tick me off more and more. It's new name in our house is now "That's not the tile I wanted!"

Aloha!

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: YOUR Top 11 Games

engdy — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:05:29 +0000

by engdy

Another with wargamey flavoring.

1) Here I Stand
2) Advanced Squad Leader
3) Descent: Journeys in the Dark
4) Combat Commander: Europe
5) Agricola
6) Twilight Struggle
7) War of the Ring
8) Power Grid
9) Shifting Sands
10) Dominion
11) Pax Romana

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: YOUR Top 11 Games

blackstratguy — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:33:29 +0000

by blackstratguy

A little more wargamey than the usual Game On fare, but there are a couple of Euros and an Ameritrash classic on my list. :)

#1)Hold The Line
#2)RAF
#3)Memoir '44
#4)A House Divided
#5)Pandemic
#6)Scripts and Scribes
#7)Across 5 Aprils
#8)London's Burning
#9)Mr. Jack
#10)Pecking Order
#11)Fighting Sail: Sea Combat in the Age of Canvas and Shot 1775-1815

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: YOUR Top 11 Games

collywobbles — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:31:25 +0000

by collywobbles

I agree with Jonathan, the unknown factor was quite fun. You should try guessing each other sometimes. The Spiel guys do this with the Spiel des Jahres awards, try and guess each others picks.

Reply: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: Re: YOUR Top 11 Games

jmoody — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:09:09 +0000

by jmoody

I liked how you did your top 11. Not knowing the other persons list led to nice irreverent responses, which matched your format nicely.

You didn't do anything to interest me further in Arcane Legions :whistle:
I saw it shown at Origins, and for a minis game it doesn't seem to have any table appeal, and the mixed troop type units is a concept that I can't get past.

It's Battleground for me if I want tabletop minis on a budget, and a proper minis game if I want more.

Thread: Game On! with Cody and John:: General:: YOUR Top 11 Games

IndianaJohn — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:22:50 +0000

by IndianaJohn

OK, so on episode 29 we talked about our Top 11 games of all time! Now it's time to hear from YOU. Have you ever made a list of your favorite games? We want to see it! Post your Top 11 here in this thread. We'll compile the results and talk about it in the next episode of "Game On!".

--John

P.S. - For reference, here are my and Cody's lists:

Cody
1) Battlestar Galactica (with Battlestar Galactica: Pegasus Expansion)
2) Fury of Dracula
3) Kingsburg
4) Dominion
5) Descent: Journeys in the Dark
6) HeroScape Master Set: Rise of the Valkyrie (plus expansions, of course)
7) The Settlers of Catan
8) Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game
9) Talisman 4th Edition
10) Cutthroat Caverns
11) Box of Golf: a Classic Golf Board Game

John
1) Dominion
2) 1960: The Making of the President
3) HeroScape Master Set: Rise of the Valkyrie (plus expansions)
4) Descent: Journeys in the Dark
5) Power Grid
6) Battlestar Galactica
7) Stone Age
8) Pizza Box Football
9) Wits & Wagers
10) Kingsburg
11) Cold War: CIA vs. KGB

Game On!