Pax Unplugged 2019 Recap - Boards & Swords #141
Pax Unplugged 2019 Recap - Boards & Swords #141

We are back from Pax Unplugged! What board games did we see? What did we do? What didn't we do?

News

5 Minute Mystery on Kickstarter
http://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/5-Minute-Mystery-Up-On-Kickstarter

Romans coming to Empires of the North
http://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/Portal-Games-Announces-Roman-Banners-Expansion-For-Empires-of-the-North

Gloomhaven 2: More Haven, Less Gloom
http://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/Cephalofair-Announces-Gloomhaven-2--Frosthaven

The Purrfect Game for Chris
http://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/Fantasy-Flight-Announces-Barkham-Horror--The-Meddling-of-Meowlathotep-LCG-Expansion

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Boards & Swords, PodcastsChris Renshawboard games, RPGs, card games, roleplaying games, CMON, Fantasy Flight Games, cryptozoicComment
Acquisitions Incorporated Review (D&D)
Acquisitions Incorporated Review (D&D)

Fresh off the heels of PAX Unplugged, today I’ll be taking a look at a sourcebook for D&D 5th Edition that was made in partnership with Penny Arcade, the people behind PAX. That sourcebook is “Acquisitions Incorporated”, and if you have been familiar with D&D and/or Penny Arcade then you probably have a good idea of what this book is about.

For those that aren’t aware, “Acquisitions Incorporated” was the name of the D&D adventuring party started by Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik of the webcomic Penny Arcade, along with Scott Kurtz from the webcomic PvP. The crew started their adventures on the official D&D podcast back in 2009, where they were DM’d by the master himself, Chris Perkins (hey did you know I got the chance to interview him?). Since then, the stories and legacy have grown across several mediums, such as comics, animation, and even various streams on Twitch. In fact, one of the highlights of several Pax conventions is the chance to see the crew play another crazy adventure live.

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BlogChris RenshawDnd, D&D, Dungeons and Dragons, Dungeons & Dragons, Penny Arcade, D&D5e, Dnd5e, RPG, Roleplaying game, Role playing gameComment
Arkham Horror LCG Battle Report: The Gathering (Night of the Zealot Part 1)

Disclaimer: If you haven't heard about Arhkam Horror: The Card Game, you probably might have trouble with this post. Also, potential spoilers ahead.  

I have been a longtime fan of Arkham Horror: The Card Game from Fantasy Flight Games. It's been in my Top 10 Games of all time lists both times [links] that I've done them. The game incorporates several things I enjoy in games: story bits, customizable decks, and some small roleplaying elements. However, the problem with the game has always been finding people to play it with. I have all of the first 2 campaigns, The Dunwich Legacy & The Path to Carcosa. I even have most of the stand alone scenarios. Every chance I get to play the game at Gen Con or other events I try. Yet I have never finished any of the longer campaigns because I could not get a group together to play regularly. 

Until Now. 

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Tabula Rasa Pt. 6 "How Am I Supposed To Text With These?" - The Dirtbags of Holding #148
Tabula Rasa Pt. 6 "How Am I Supposed To Text With These?" - The Dirtbags of Holding #148

It’s the conclusion to our Tabula Rasa game! Previously: Our “heroes” woke up in a lab with no memory and with superpowers. At some point, we jumped back on the rails and raced off to help Philip deal with the thugs that captured him. We continue our Tabula Rasa game using the Genesys RPG system from Fantasy Flight Games.

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Podcasts, Dirtbags of Holding, DBOH1XXChris RenshawDungeons and Dragons, RPGs, Roleplaying Games, Actual Play, D&DComment
Marvel Champions, Ubongo, Batman: Gotham City Chronicles - Boards & Swords #140
Marvel Champions, Ubongo, Batman: Gotham City Chronicles - Boards & Swords #140

What's coming out/came out at Pax Unplugged? Chris gives some insight, then we go into reviews on the Marvel Champions LCG from Fantasy Flight Games, Ubongo the puzzle game from Kosmos, and the minis game Batman: Gotham City Chronicles from Monolith Games.

My Article I wrote about the failed Kickstarter Satanic Panic
https://boardsandswords.squarespace.com/blog/satanic-panic

Article about the Robotech Kickstarter mentioned on the show: https://www.polygon.com/2018/3/2/17071612/robotech-rpg-tactics-kickstarter-disaster-palladium-books

Pax Unplugged Preview/Postview

Snowman Dice from Brain Games
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/271038/snowman-dice

Vast The Mysterious Manor from Leder Games
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/252399/vast-mysterious-manor

Downforce: Wild Ride from Restoration Games
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/281941/downforce-wild-ride

Clank! Legacy from Renegade Games
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266507/clank-legacy-acquisitions-incorporated

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Boards & Swords, PodcastsChris Renshawboard games, RPGs, card games, roleplaying games, CMON, Fantasy Flight Games, cryptozoic Comment
Tools and Tips for Organizing Board Game Table Space - Boards & Swords #139
Tools and Tips for Organizing Board Game Table Space - Boards & Swords #139

Along with the usual news and commentary, we talk about some ideas that you can use to keep your board games from taking up so much table space.

News

King of Tokyo: Dark Edition
https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/96411/spiel-19-ii-dark-outlook-king-tokyo-2020

World of Warcraft board game
https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/96456/small-world-warcraft-coming-2020

Montana expansions
http://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/Montana--Heritage-Edition-Up-On-Kickstarter

Night of the Living Dead Kickstarter soon
http://www.tabletopgamingnews.com/CMON-Announces-Zombicide--Night-of-the-Living-Dead

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Boards & Swords, PodcastsChris Renshawboard games, RPGs, card games, roleplaying games, CMON, Fantasy Flight Games, cryptozoicComment