Geeks Of Cascadia

In this episode we take a deep dive into D&D downtime activities and rules in our segment Behind the DM’s Screen. Of course we will talk about upcoming cons, tabletop game news. 00:00 We give you some con news and tabletop game news 15:58 We take a deep dive into D&D Downtime activities and their rules 10:08:55 More witty banter and final thoughts

We interview up and comer game designer Tony Van Liew from Playtest Northwest. He talks about his Superhero game “Not In My City”. Later we do a game review of Quacks of Quedlinburg. Of course we will talk about upcoming cons, tabletop game news. 00:00 We give you some con news and tabletop game news 24:42 We Interview Tony Van Liew 31:50 Some more witty banter 34:48 Quacks of Quedlinburg game review 59:21 More witty banter and final thoughts If to know more about Quacks of Quedlinburg and about North Star Games Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northstargames Twitter: @ NorthStarGames Website: https://www.northstargames.com/products/the-quacks-of-quedlinburg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northstargames/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/northstargames1 If you want to contact Tony Van Liew Email: tvliew@juno.com Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

We interview Kyle Lang of Item Woodworks and get to know about his cool game accessories he makes and how he got into the business. Later we talk to GoC friend of the show David Gerrard of Junk Spirit Games. We find out what David has been up to and we get a sneak peak of future projects coming from Junk Spirit Games. Of course we will talk about upcoming cons, tabletop game news. 00:00 We give you some con news and tabletop game news 18:13 We Interview Kyle Lang of Item Woodworks 29:24 Some more witty banter 31:41 We talk to David Gerrard of Junk Spirit Games 01:05:00 More witty banter and final thoughts If you want to follow David Gerrard and Junk Spirit Games Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/junkspiritgames/ Twitter: @ JunkSpiritGames David Gerrard’s twitter: @Dagerr Website: https://junkspiritgames.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junkspiritgames/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoALdExQS1jO5AR3MhNq4WQ If you want to follow Item Woodworks Website: https://www.itemwoodworks.co

We interview David Iezzi, game designer of Cabinet of Curiosities and winner of the LUCI award. Later we do a game review of Ganz Schon Clever (That’s Pretty Clever). Of course we will talk about upcoming cons, tabletop game news. 00:00 We give you some con news and tabletop game news 22:13 We Interview David Iezzi, game developer for Cabinet of Curiosities. 35:48 Some more witty banter 37:30 Game review of Ganz Schon Clever 01:01:21 More witty banter and final thoughts If you want to follow David Iezzi and Cabinet of Curiosities Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dogfin Twitter: @ geikamir If you want to follow OrcaCon Website: https://www.orcacon.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrcaCon/ Twitter: @OrcaCon Instagram: Orca_Con Email: info@orcacon.org Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

We interview Donna Prior, Executive Director of OrcaCon, and we get an update to the upcoming convention coming this January. Later we talk to Hal Zucati, of Zucati Corps, and talk about awesome tabletop gaming accessories he has to offer and how he got into the business. Of course we will talk about upcoming cons, tabletop game news. 00:00 We give you some con news and tabletop game news 16:58 Interview with Donna Prior and an update to OrcaCon 27:36 Some more witty banter 29:52 Hal Zucati talks about what’s up with Zucati Corps and what cool tabletop gaming accessories they have. 42:50 More witty banter and final thoughts If you want to follow Zucati Website: https://www.zucaticorp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zucaticorp/ Twitter: @ZucatiCorp Instagram: zucaticorp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/zucaticorp/ If you want to follow OrcaCon Website: https://www.orcacon.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrcaCon/ Twitter: @OrcaCon Instagram: Orca_Con Email: info@orcacon.org Geeks

So what causes a bunch of strangers who willingly come together to kill each other in vehicular homicidal mania? Well it’s Car Wars of course by Steve Jackson Games! Listen to the podcast to follow this year’s 2019 Dragonflight Car Wars Tournament. Will someone block rockets with their face? Is an armored bus with blast cannons, tank gun, and laser guided missiles too much? Only one way to find out and that’s to listen to the podcast.

We interview Nichole, the Director of Events with Playtest Northwest, about how they help local game designers achieve their dream of getting their game published. Later, we talk to Mathew Craver, designer of Balance of Essence, about his game and how and when we might see it. Of course we will talk about upcoming cons, tabletop game news, and what we did at Dragonflight. 00:00 We chat about Dragonflight and give you some con news and tabletop game news 19:30 Playtest Northwest interview with Nicole Jekich 49:20 Some witty banter 51:39 Matt Craver game designer for Balance of Essence 01:02:30 More witty banter and final thoughts about Dragonflight If you want to follow Playtest Northwest Website: http://playtestnw.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playtestnw/ Twitter: @playtestNW Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

Your GoC team is at Dragonflight giving the day by day commentary and review of the happenings here at the convention. So if you are a con goer here or you just want to live through our exciting lives tune in to hear what’s going to happen on the last day of Dragonflight 2019! We give you the highlights and the happenings during the last day of the con. Plus a review of what happened during day two. See you here! If you want to follow Dragonflight Website: https://www.dragonflight.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DragonflightCon/ Or community Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/45422883305/ Twitter: @dragonflight Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

Your GoC team is at Dragonflight giving the day by day commentary and review of the happenings here at the convention. So if you are a con goer here or you just want to live through our exciting lives tune in to hear what’s going to happen on day two of Dragonflight! We give you the highlights and the happenings during day 2 of the con. Plus a review of what happened during day one. See you here! If you want to follow Dragonflight Website: https://www.dragonflight.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DragonflightCon/ Or community Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/45422883305/ Twitter: @dragonflight Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

Your GoC team is at Dragonflight giving the day by day commentary and review of the happenings here at the convention. So if you are a con goer here or you just want to live through our exciting lives tune in to hear what’s going to happen on day one of Dragonflight! We will highlight the next day’s games and what you should see at day one of the convention. We also do an interview with the Convention Director and later we talk to the vendor coordinator about which merchants are here and what they are selling. 00:00 Intro and highlights of con and of games being played on Friday. 17:06 Convention Director Amy Gembala tells us what going on at this years con 26:28 Find out what cool merchants are here and what are they selling. After all you’re going to need new more dice. 30:45 Final wrap up and thoughts about Dragonflight See you here! If you want to follow Dragonflight Website: https://www.dragonflight.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DragonflightCon/ Or community Facebook: https://www.facebo

In this bonus episode of Behind the DM's Screen we unbox and review the D&D Essentials Kit available at your FLGS September 4th. Spoiler alert. We love it.

Trenton Payne of Gilgamesh Games sits down with Rebecculus to talk about the latest and greatest of Gilgamesh Games like their awesome game Cats of Ulthar. Later Rebecculus does a game review and a walkthrough of their latest card game MAGDA. 00:00 Intro and tabletop game news and kickstarter stuff and what’s up with cons. 18:56 Interview with Trenton Payne of Gilgamesh Games. 47:01 Some more witty banter. 50:36 MAGDA game review and how to play. 01:11:38 Some final thoughts and of course our witty banter. If you want to follow Gilgamesh Games Website: https://www.gilgamesh.games Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gilgameshgames/ Twitter: @GamesGilgamesh

SPOILER WARNING!!! In this episode we do a deeper dive into the Waterdeep Dragon Heist and give a DM’s perspective of the City of Splendors. Other podcasts give adventure campaign reviews WITHOUT playing the game. We at Geeks of Cascadia play the adventure from beginning to end before we give you a review. So at least you know we are not full of crap, we know what we’re talking about. . . or we fake it. This episode is ideal for any DM who is about to run D&D’s Waterdeep Dragon Heist or if you are a Chaotic Evil player that wants info before you play. (We at GoC do NOT recommend you do this as a player) If you haven’t done it yet, check out episode 51 where we do a players perspective and review Waterdeep as a campaign setting that is perfect for any player to get in the right mind set. 00:00 Intro and tabletop game news and kickstarter stuff and what’s up with cons 17:17 SPOILER WARNING!!! DM’s review of Waterdeep Dragon Heist. 01:15:11 Some final thoughts and of course our witty banter. If you want t

Waterdeep Dragon Heist review Part I In this episode we do a SPOILER FREE deep dive into the Waterdeep Dragon Heist and give a player perspective review of the City of Splendors. Other podcasts give adventure campaign reviews WITHOUT playing the game. We at Geeks of Cascadia play the adventure from beginning to end before we give you a review. So at least you know we are not full of crap, we know what we’re talking about. This episode is ideal for any player who is about to play a character in D&D’s Waterdeep Dragon Heist. We give you, as a player, what your character would already know about this Sword Coast metropolis. If you’re a DM let your players listen to this review. Save printing copies of Volo’s Waterdeep Enchiridion or the Code Legal that your players may or may not read but NEED TO KNOW to play this fantastic adventure. 00:00 Intro and tabletop game news and kickstarter stuff and what’s up with cons 17:29 Spoiler free player version review of Waterdeep Dragon Heist. 01:18:44 Some final thought

In this episode we interview the legendary Steve Jackson! Steve was willing to sit down with our podcast and talk shop. Later we do a game review of Topiary. 00:00 Intro and tabletop game news and kickstarter stuff and what’s up with cons 20:31 Interview with Steve Jackson 27:22 We do more of our witty banter. ** SPOILER WARNING ** We talk a little about Game of Thrones Season 8 episode 6. 30:41 Game review of Topiary designed by Danny Devine 41:43 Some final thoughts and of course our witty banter. If you want to follow Steve Jackson Games Website: http://www.sjgames.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjgames/ Steve Jackson Games Twitter: @SJGames Or check out Topiary at Renegade Games. Website: https://www.renegadegamestudios.com/topiary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayRGS/ Twitter: @PlayRenegade Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

In this episode we interview the great Andrew Hackard, line editor for Munchkin and part of the crew with Steve Jackson Games. Also we go a game review of Shards of Infinity Boardgame App from Temple Gates Games. *spoiler warning* Plus in order to meet our requirement of witty banter we talk Game of Thrones episode “The Long Night” season 8 episode 3. You know the one, we nerds call it the Battle of Winterfell. Blue Samurai has thoughts about Jon Snow’s horrible battle plan. Later we talk Avenger’s End Game. 00:00 Intro and tabletop game news and kickstarter stuff and what’s up with cons 19:29 Interview with Andrew Hackard 26:03 *SPOILER WARNING* We do our witty banter but we talk Game of Thrones Season 8 episode 3. 35:45 Game review of Shards of Infinity Board Game app by Temple Gates Games. 47:03 *SPOILER WARNING* Some final thoughts and of course our witty banter. Also we talk Avengers End Game If you want to follow Andrew Hackard or Steve Jackson Games Website: http://www.sjgames.com Facebook: htt

In this episode we talk to Eric with Queer Geek and check in with our good friend David Carnahan with Alexandria RPG. Of course more witty banter and some con and kickstarter news. 00:00 Intro and tabletop game news and kickstarter stuff and what’s up with cons 17:54 Interview with Eric with Queer Geek 27:17 More witty banter 30:29 David Carnahan talks to us about what’s new with Alexandria RPG and what’s going to happen to the library when he deploys with the National Guard for a year. 45:53 Some final thoughts and of course our witty banter If you want to follow Queer Geek Website: http://queergeekseattle.org/ Email: info@queergeekseattle.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/queergeek/ Or check out Alexandria RPG https://www.alexandriarpg.com/ Email: david@alexandriarpg.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexandriaRPGLibrary/ Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

In this episode we talk to the two Adams at Game to Grow who are using games of all kinds for therapeutic, education, and community development improvement. 00:00 Intro and tabletop game news and kickstarter stuff and what’s up with cons 16:49 Interview with Game to Grow 35:17 Some final thoughts and of course our witty banter If you want to follow Game to Grow Twitter: @gametogrow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Gametogrow/ Or check out Critical Core https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gametogrow/critical-core http://www.criticalcore.org Twitter: @ CriticalCoreRPG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/criticalcorerpg/ Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia

In this episode we talk to friend of the show Lynne Hardy and talk about what’s going on at Chaosiusm and what new project she’s working on. Later we do a game review of a fun little game called Echidna Shuffle. 00:00 Intro and tabletop game news and kickstarter stuff and what’s up with cons 16:10 Interview with Lynne Hardy 41:50 More witty banter 45:01 Review of Echidna Shuffle. Designed by Kris Gould and published by Wattsalpoag Games 57:15 Some final thoughts and of course our witty banter If you want to follow Lynne Hardy. Twitter: @CogsandCakes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynne.hardy.3591 Or check out Chaosium https://www.chaosium.com/ Twitter: @Chaosium_Inc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChaosiumInc/ Echidna Shuffle Check out the game at Wattsalpoag : https://wattsalpoag.myshopify.com/ Twitter: @Wattsalpoag Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wattsalpoag/ Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcas

In this episode we talk to the amazing Tifa Robles and talk about her new book and kickstarter project. Later we do a game review of Reef. Roll the dice. 00:00 Intro and tabletop game news and kickstarter stuff and what’s up with cons 21:55 Interview with Tifa Robles 37:451 More witty banter 43:52 Review of the game Reef. Designed by Emerson Mastuuchi and published by Next Move Games 55:14 Some final thoughts and of course our witty banter If you want to follow Tifa and by the way you should Twitter: @TifaRobles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tifa.robles Tumblr: http://tifarobles.tumblr.com/ Reef from Next Move Games Check out the game Reef at Next Move Games : https://www.nextmovegames.com/en/blog/announcing-reef-b69.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextMoveGames/ Geeks of Cascadia Email us at: geeksofcascadia@gmail.com Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/geeksofcascadia/ Twitter @geeksofcascadia