Tuesday Knight Podcast | All About Board Games

What does it feel like as a game designer when critics crap all over your game? Should reviewers criticize games that are yet to be published? Or should publishers not give critics the chance to play an unfinished game? Sir Weenie (Ben Kanelos, @bkgamedesign)discusses the Shut Up and Sit Down podcast episode in which they rip apart Ben's game "Blood Feud" which has yet to be released. Discussed: SUSD episode: https://soundcloud.com/susd/podcast-97-meeting-your-shadow-self-and-other-excitements Blood Feud: https://www.everythingepic.us/vampire-the-masqurade-blood-feud Music Attribution: Star Spangled Banner by United States Marine Band Stuck in the Air by The Tower of Light Obelisks by Jesse Gallagher Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com

What is more important in a game, theme or mechanic? Can an amateur game designer compete with professionals? B Team Will Anderson (@washinthesink)discusses with his friends Cole (@cole_mccune) and Andrew (@andrewsensei). Can either of their first games find an audience? You can use this link to find Andrew's game, Saibou: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/saibou Music Attribution: Acordeon Akkordeonmusik Fisarmonica by Jo Brunenberg Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com

What was your favorite part of Origins 2019? Didn't go? Well then you should listen to this episode. Did go? Well then the chances are good you are in this episode. Join Alan as he does a "man on the street" style interviews with the attendees. Music Attribution: Urban Lullaby by Jimmy Fontanez/Doug Maxwell Powerup! by Jeremy Blake Turn Up, Let's Go by Jeremy Blake Ninja Kick Skillz (lvl01) by Son of a Robot Stay (Sting) by Otis McDonald Night Drive by Quincas Moreira Searching in the Mountains by Au.Ra. Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com

Who is your ideal booth salesperson when going to Origins Game Fair? Would you allow adverts on your headstone if it meant money for your family? What would your guests think if you offered free Bluechew at a party? Join the conversation between Razlo (of "Billionaire Banshee" fame) as they basically just hang out and talk about whatever they think is interesting. Keeping Me Up links: https://www.twitch.tv/gameyayfun https://www.youtube.com/Razlo https://anchor.fm/gameyayfun twitter.com\Razlo Music Attribution: Your Call by Kevin MacLeod Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com

Do you still enjoy "The Mind" once you know about mental counting? If you're new to the podcast, this is a perfect episode to start as Alan teaches you how to be the "knaviest knave." Music Attribution: Bughici - Suite for Vilin, 8 Ardeler by Advent Chamber Orchestra A List of Ways to Die by Lee Rosevere Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com

Would you like an entire summer camp dedicated to tabletop games? It is time for the annual gaming retreat episode. Listen to Lindsey Rode, Isaac Vega, Delton and Hayley Twyman Brack, and others describe their weekend at camp. If you enjoy the episode, consider coming next year! Music Attribution: The Beat Influence by M.C. Cullah Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com

Want to play an alternate reality game (an ARG)? Listen to Dungeon Master Greg (@whitewing) and B Team Logan (@loganjenkins)relay secret clues while they review Sean McCoy's Mothership and other games. Music Attribution: Fairytale Waltz by Kevic MacLeod Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Nothing Lasts Forever by Daniel Birch Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com Very Random Encounters Mothership Episode: https://soundcloud.com/vrecast/mothership-1-20000-gold-pieces

What is your fondest memory of pro-wrestling? Paul LaPorte Jr. joins the podcast to discuss his game Book It!, share wrestling memories, and of course tell some stories. Do you remember when Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage went their separate ways? If you're a wrestling game fan or a deck-building fan...this episode is for you! Buy the game here: www.foamhammergames.com Join the Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/gaEt2Z8 Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com

Which is the better game: Chronicles of Crime or Sherlock Holmes: Consulting detective? Join Alan and... just Alan as he answers emails, provides podcasting tips, and describes his mistakes. Music Attribution: Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod Chrome Muffler by Podington Bear Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com

What makes a game so good that it becomes Quintin Smith's, famed reviewer, favorite game of all time? Steven Medway, designer of Blood on the Clocktower, joins us this episode to talk about his game, his past, and his love for game design. Check out his Kickstarter below: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pandemoniuminstitute/blood-on-the-clocktower Music Attribution: The Beat Influence by MC Cullah Chippy by MC Cullah Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com

Would you be interested a reality TV show game that was nothing but an intense and extended game of Werewolf? Then you might be interested in Weekend Werewolf at Ravenwood Castle. Alan Gerding and Ben Kanelos host the event dressed as alter egos the Mad Professor von Gerd and Dr. Benjamin Quaksly. Ben and Alan share their experience of this years event. Music Attribution: J.S. Bach Toccata & Fugue in D Minor by Kevin MacLeod Unholy Knight by Kevin MacLeod Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com

What does it take to be a game designer? Let's ask one of the most prolific game designers of all, Mike Selinker! Mike joins Alan as they reminisce about their time wrestling at SHUX and other times together. Mike is currently stuck in an escape room as he promotes his latest Kickstarter, he talks about possible past failures, and why failure is one of the best things you can do as a designer. Music Attribution: "So Many Mikes" by Peelander Z "Divertissement" Kevin MacLeod "Dub Pirate Boat" by Mildtape Sponser: www.thegamecrafter.com

How important is the name of a game? Is Codenames better than Codenames pictures? To tattoo or not tattoo? B Team is back from SBJ's funeral, during which many games were played. Will becomes a robot of the revolution, Dungeon Master Greg describes Dice Throne, and Logan redeclares his love for Keyforge. Music Attribution: Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Ice & Firge by Ross Bugden Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com

What shouldn't you do when designing a game? How do you make a successful company? JT Smith, the man behind thegamecrafter.com joins the show and discusses the history of making it easy for others to make games. It's a must listen for game designers and business investors alike. Co-editor: Delton Brack Music Attribution: Bodhi Ambient by Danial Birch Call to Adventure by Kevin MacLeod Workaday World by Jack Beaver Powerhouse by Raymond Scott Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com

What makes a the Tuesday Knight Podcast the Tuesday Knight Podcast? In this "zero episode," Sean and Alan discuss elevator pitches, Marie Condo, and what it takes to go from being a knave to a knight. Music Attribution: La Taviata Brindisi Verdi by MIT Orchestra Royal Entrance by Visager Set Adrift by Daniel Birch

How do you start a movement? How do you make a difference? How much are you a part of your community. Ace talks to Alan about the important work that has been done by the gamers from the group DFW Nerd Night, how to start a movement, Let's Find a Ghost, and losing at Keyforge. Music Attribution: The Beat Influence by MC Cullah Lights of Winter by Borrtex Family Together by Borrtex Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com

Do couples have an advantage when playing party games together? The B Team (The V Team) describes some of their own stories of romance or lack there of. Music Attribution: Squirrel Commotion by Podington Bear Western Tanager by Chad Crouch Operation A by Borrtex Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com

Have you backed our current Kickstarter, "A Pound of Flesh?" Don't know what it is? It's an adventure for "Mothership," the sci-fi horror RPG. Sean describes all the deetz in this episode. Want to be a published RPG author? Well, listen here to learn what it takes to create "Mothership" adventures. Music Attribution: Space Force - The Theme Song by The Gregory Brothers Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Nothing Lasts Forever by Daniel Birch Swallowed by Shame by Daniel Birch Sponsor: www.thegamecrafter.com

When was the last time your were actually afraid during a role-playing game? Are you an RPG master? Do you think you know all the lingo? Donn Stroud (Captain Driver Rey) joins Alan as they discuss Donn's contributions to the RPG world. His DCC supplement "The Lesser Key of the Celestial Legion" is currently out on Kickstarter. Alan quizzes Donn on his RPG vocabulary. Music Attribution: Set Adrift by Daniel Birch Nothing Lasts Forever by Daniel Birch Swallowed by Shame by Daniel Birch Golden Eye by Daniel Birch The Shape of Nothing by Daniel Birch Sponsored by www.thegamecrafter.com

What is your most memorable experience playing your favorite game? Sean and Alan share their more memorable experiences playing Two Rooms and Boom, they answer emails, listen to a Knight submission by Knave Andrew Menfi, and even describe their playtesting program. Music Attribution: Massive Attack by Podington Bear Lily Allen by Podington Bear Set Adrift by Daniel Brich Titus 12 by Fanfarlo Scheming Weasel by Kevin MacLeod Sponsors: www.thegamecrafter.com