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Hey Now Cabalists! It's a banner day here at the Secret Cabal because worlds are colliding! The Founders and Lords are together for a great conversion about learning games. On the Cabal Discord a Cabalist named Jamie brought up a great topic - why does it seem so much harder to learn new tabletop roleplaying game rules than it does new board games? The gang talks about their experience learning, teaching, and interpreting rules and comparing their experiences coming from different areas of the tabletop gaming hobby.
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It's Chris appreciation time over on the Cabal Discord! We give Chris a few pats on the back and move onto the games we've been playing including Fateforge Chronicles of Kaan, Arkham Horror 3rd Edition, The White Castle, Expedition Northwest Passage and a feature review of Wondrous Creatures from Bad Comet Games. Then after Tony T informs us all of the most important goings-ons around the board game industry he puts on his judge robes to preside over The Cabalists Court. Wondrous Creatures 00:35:56, News with Tony T 01:03:15, The Cabalists Court with Judge Topper 02:00:24.
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Greetings, noble subjects and esteemed Cabalists! On this fine morn, we begin our gathering with a hearty tribute to Jesko and Lady Stacey, who celebrate their wedding anniversary, a bond forged in honor and love. Next, we delve into a matter of great intrigue—metacurrencies, those precious rewards bestowed by the game master or system, which can be spent by adventurers to gain boons and favor in their quests. Lastly, the Lords shall hold counsel on the art of character progression, seeking wisdom on how to ensure advancement that brings joy and triumph to all players.
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Hey now Cabalists and welcome back to another jam packed episode of The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast! Today the game flies right into the games that they've been playing including Harvest, Tainted Grail Kings of Ruin, Clank Catacombs, Cape May, Tapestry Arts and Architecture. Then Don, Chris, and Jamie hook you up with a feature review of Rise and Fall from Christophe Boelinger and published by Ludically. And then, after Tony T's news, the boys finish off the episode with a slew of questions from listeners including games we regret recommending, our acquisition disorder triggers, and why do the rest of the founders not play role playing game? Dig in! Rise and Fall 00:55:41, News with Tony T 01:32:53, Short Topic Extravaganza 02:21:00.
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Hey Now Cabalists! We hope you're having a wonderful Wednesday! In today's Express Don and Jamie get together to discuss some games that don't get enough time on the flagship show - Casual Games. These are those low complexity, easy to teach, quick playing card and party games that we love to play with our families. The fellas recommend some awesome games that you'll be running out to the game store to snag.
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Hey Now all you amazing Cabalists out there and welcome to episode 303 of The Secret Cabal! Today the game dives into the games they've been playing including Tír na nOg, War Story Occupied France, Pagan Fate of Roanoke, The Mandalorian Adventures, Trench Club Legacy and a feature review of Windmill Valley by Dani Garcia and Board and Dice. Then after Tony T feeds the holes on the sides of your head with all the most important tabletop gaming news information the gang talks about games with a social aspect to them. Windmill Valley 00:53:44, News with Tony T 01:22:03, The Social Game 02:10:46.
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Hark, Cabalists! Gather 'round, for today the Lords embark on a most wondrous journey through realms of imagination. They begin by weaving tales of the many role-playing adventures that Jess and Bender have embarked upon—no fewer than five, I tell thee! From the shadows of the Vampire Dark Ages to the desolate wastes of Fallout, these campaigns are brimming with peril and intrigue. But lo, the fellowship delves even deeper, pondering a question from a wise Listener: Should one approach the art of role-playing with the cunning of a strategist, or should one immerse fully in the emotions and desires of the character they portray? Verily, it is a question for the ages! Huzzah!
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Awww Yeah Cabalists! The Founders are back at it with another episode filled with gaming nonsense including The White Castle, Evenfall, Fallout, Scythe on BGA, Barcelona, and a feature review of the murder mystery game Intent to Kill from Artur Khodzhikov and Hobby World. Then Tony T makes sure the Cabalists are up to date on all the most important tabletop gaming news. And finally, the gang takes questions from the listeners including the perfect game night lineup, our favorite music albums, and a moral quandary to ponder. Intent to Kill 00:54:44, News with Tony T 01:30:05, Short Topic Extravaganza 02:19:28.
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Welcome Ye Gods of War and gather 'round, and hear tales from the void and beyond! In the eleventh chapter of our grand chronicle, Battletome, the intrepid Filthy Casuals make their triumphant return to the hallowed halls of the miniature gaming hobby! Brace yourselves as they regale you with exploits from the battlefields of Battletech Mercenaries, DC United, and the grim fate of the Blood Angels' Death Company. Our brave souls venture into the realm of 3D printing, sharing the arcane knowledge of the machines they command and the marvels they conjure from the ether. And finally, they plunge into the heart of the new skirmish miniatures game, Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars, a creation of the Free League, born from their renowned roleplaying saga. Prepare thyselves, for adventure and discovery await in every word!
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Hey Now, Cabalists! In 301 episode, Chris opens with his anthropological trip to Anthrocon. Then the gang dives into the games they've been playing including A Message from the Stars, Lacrimosa, Automobile, and Kingsburg. Chris and Jamie feature Forges of Ravenshire from Sam Stockton and B.A. Games. Then, Tony T. delivers his world-renowned tabletop gaming news segment, followed by a deep dive into "The Derivation of Joy" in gaming. Forges of Ravenshire 00:57:58, News with Tony T 01:34:40, The Derivation of Fun 02:41:06.
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Hey Now Cabalists! In episode 97 of The Secret Cabal Express Don, Chris, and Jamie put together all of the games that they're frothing at the mouth and jumping outta their pants to get at from Gen Con 2024 coming up next month. Head over to TheSecretCabal.com and click on the link to this episode to get links to all the games we discussed on the show today. Enjoy!
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Greetings, noble Cabalists! Gather round as the Lords commence episode 76, where Sir Bender doth recount the tale of what he declares his most favored Shadowrun Adventure of all time! Thereafter, the valiant company delves into a discourse on breathing life into thy campaign worlds during sessions of gaming, and doth follow with a discussion on how to manage the abrupt conclusion of a campaign. Enjoy this grand tale!
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Hey Now Cabalists and welcome to Episode 300! We kick off this milestone episode with a look back at our trip to Origins Game Fair in Columbus Ohio and the games we played there. Then Don and Jamie look at Sea of Legends from Guildhall Studios. Then after Tony T hooks us all up with the best damned tabletop gaming news segment in the entire world, the gang takes a look back at the past 13 years and 300 episodes and answers questions from the listeners about our show and the goofy shit we got up to over the years. Sea of Legends 01:07:44, News with Tony T 01:41:42, The Episode 300 Retrospective 02:36:55.
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Hey Now and welcome to episode 299 of The Secret Cabal in which the gang gets deep into a bunch of the games they’ve been playing including Skyrise, Cascadero, Tigris and Euphrates, Zoo Vadis, Masters of the Universe Clash for Eternia, and feature Fractured Sky by Max Anderson, Zac Dixon, and Austin Harrison. Then Tony T gives us his world-renowned tabletop gaming new segments followed by a short topic extravaganza including oversaturation, exclusives, and our favorite games that we rarely play. Fractured Sky 01:06:52, News with Tony T 01:43:09, Short Topic Extravaganza 02:35:16.
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In episode 75 of Lords of the Dungeon, the crew jacks in and starts off with Jess’ new chef bard character, whipping up more than just trouble in the kitchen. Jamie dives into the nitty-gritty of the Mothership Core and Deluxe Boxed Sets, spilling the beans on all the bad ass goodies inside the boxes. Meanwhile, AC decrypts some fresh insights on Planescape, pulling data as he codes his next campaign. Then, the team shifts gears to talk about non-player characters crafted by the players, dissecting how these digital shadows breathe extra life into the game.
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HEYOH CABALISTS! The 2024 KICKSTARTER IS LIVE! Stop the podcast now and go support all The Secret Cabal Shows right now. Today the Founders kick off the episode talking about their upcoming Origins Meetup - the first meet up they've 5 years! Then get into some of the games they've been playing including Beyond the Sun, Golem, Now or Never, Slay the Spire, Tinner’s Trail and a feature review of Age of Comics: The Golden Years. Then Tony T shakes the world with the most important news stories from the tabletop gaming universe. Then court is in session with Judge Topper presiding! Today the Cabalist's Court argues matters of fairness. Age of Comics 01:04:17, News with Tony T 01:36:18, The Cabalists Court of Fairness 02:28:31. Support the show by pledging to our Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/secretcabaljamie/the-secret-cabal-gaming-podcast-is-outta-control-in-2024
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Hey now Cabalists! Today's episode of The Secret Cabal Express Tony gives us the rundown of his first visit to the California game convention KublaCon! And then the fellas get into a discussion about Epic Board games. Enjoy!
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Hey Now Cabalist! In today's episode of Express Don, Chris, and Jamie talk about Innovations, novelties, and gimmicks. What's the difference and what games exhibit these qualities? Enjoy!
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HEYOH CABALISTS! The 2024 KICKSTARTER IS LIVE! Stop the podcast now and go support all The Secret Cabal Shows right now. The gang kicks off episode 297 with a little bit about the fundraiser including the Secret Cabal Zine and other rewards. Then the gang gets into the games they've been playing including Terra Mystica, Fortune and Glory, Small World, Golem, Armello, and a feature review of Rats of Wistar from Simone Luciani and Danilo Sabia and published by Capstone Games. Then Tony T gets down and dirty into all the most important news from around the tabletop gaming world for the 297th time (he didn't quit after 12). And finally, the Founders dive into the world of Ameritrash games - the most wild, crazy, and thematic games out there and celebrate what they love about them. Rats of Wistar Review 01:01:27, News with Tony T 01:36:19, Ameritrash Extravaganza 02:44:23. Support the show by pledging to our Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/secretcabaljamie/the-secret-cabal-gaming-podcast-is-outta-control-in-2024
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Greetings, valiant Cabalists! Join us for a whirlwind adventure as we explore the realms of tabletop gaming! In this thrilling episode the gang reviews an incredibly unique game, The Quiet Year and discuss the explosive popularity of Fallout tabletop toleplaying. We'll recount Bender's legendary exploits in the classic Harlequin adventure for Shadowrun and soar to new heights with a discussion of superheroes and the thrilling world of superheroic role-playing! Prepare for excitement beyond measure! Excelsior!
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