Synopsis
We discuss board games, card games all things Tabletop.We have guest Game Designers and Kickstarter creators. We are many things. But We're Not Wizards
Episodes
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Episode 83: Work In Progress - Callan Sargeant - Runicah - The Playful Gnome
25/07/2017 Duration: 01h11minRichard is joined by Callan Sargeant from The Playful Gnome, to chat about his Kickstarter Runicah, the challenges of facing your second attempt at a campaign and the importance of showing your working when you are a maths teacher. And we have a big chat about Pandemic, because we don't assume everyone has played it and they might want to. Richard ruins things by ranting about negative numbers, and has too much RED JUICE.. Callan was a great guest and he will be returning next month to chat more RUNICAH.. Links of Note www.theplayfulgnome.com facebook.com/theplayfulgnome twitter.com/theplayfulgnome www.instagram.com/theplayfulgnome Join the Thunderclap if you would like to support them https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/59854-runicah-has-launched-on-ks IF YOU LIKE OUR NONSENSE YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03LRG64f05w0C3Bs3aZ4sA Website - www.werenotwizards.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/werenotwizards Twitter.com - http://www.twitter.com/werenotwizards If
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Episode 82: When Peter met Jamey - Jamey Stegmaier - Peter Blenkharn - Charterstone - Newspeak
20/07/2017 Duration: 01h06minPeter Blenkharn headed up the highly successful award winning Sub Terra campaign and is now promoting his next game Newspeak. Jamey Stegmaier is one of the most respected designers in the industry, with such well known and loved award winning games as Viticulture, Scythe and Euphoria in his resume. I would love to say we had been planning this for months but the truth is that Peter jumped in at the last minute and the result is one of the most interesting interviews you'll hear about the creative process. We really appreciate the time both Jamey and Peter gave us and we hop you enjoy the episode. If you did, then please tell your friends and ask them to listen. Links of Note Jamey's Links https://stonemaier-games.myshopify.com/ https://twitter.com/stonemaiergames?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/StonemaierGames/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/23202/stonemaier-games https://stonemaiergames.com/games/charterstone/ https://twitter.com/stonemaiergames http://stonemaiergames.com/ https://www.fac
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Episode 81: Friends of the Show - Jon Cage - Polyhedron Collider - Talisman Special
18/07/2017 Duration: 01h12minRichard is joined by Jon Cage from Polyhedron Collider to talk about being part of the Top Gear of Boardgames, dealing with Andy Lewis and chatting about the wonderful world of Talisman and all it offers. It was a great deal of fun and we hope you enjoy our little chat. Links of Note https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/talisman/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1152/mystic-wood https://twitter.com/jon_cage - Jon's Twitter You can go visit Polyhedron Collider on https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/4695/polyhedron-collider https://twitter.com/polyhedronc https://www.facebook.com/PolyhedronCollider/ http://www.polyhedroncollider.com/ BUT STILL CHECK OUT OUR STUFF. BUY SOME MERCH - https://www.redbubble.com/shop/we're%20not%20wizards YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03LRG64f05w0C3Bs3aZ4sA Website - www.werenotwizards.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/werenotwizards Twitter.com - http://www.twitter.com/werenotwizards If you like what you have heard, please ta
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Episode 80: Episode XI - Mechs VS Minions - Kickstarter - Star Realms - COLIN
16/07/2017 Duration: 53minCOLIN IS BACK. Got to the Table mechs vs minions - https://na.merch.riotgames.com/en/other/board-games.html Quartermaster General 1914 - http://www.grigglinggames.com/shop/euro/quartermaster-general-1914/ Abyss http://www.abyss-the-game.com/The Bloodborne Card Game https://cmon.com/product/bloodborne-the-card-game/bloodborne-the-card-game Dark Souls Boardgame. http://steamforged.com/dark-souls/ Give it a Kick Epoch - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/orangenebula/epoch-the-awakening-board-game http://orangenebula.com/ Legendary Creatures - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ebaraf/legendary-creatures Founders of Gloomhaven - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1350948450/founders-of-gloomhaven Star Realms Frontiers - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1172937197/star-realms-frontiers We read out some iTunes reviews Shout outs @stayingpod www.twitter.com/stayinginpod @daysoffuturecast www.twitter.com/dofcpodcast @metadpod www.twitter.com/metadpodcast @motw www.twitter.com/motwcast @Exist
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Episode 79: Staying In and Planning a Heist With Kris and Tim - Tim Fowers & Kris Darby
16/07/2017 Duration: 01h11minRichard met Kris. Kris talked about how much he loved Burgle Brothers. So Richard talked to Tim Fowers who created Burgle Brothers plus others.. And asked him if he would come on and chat. Tim said Yes. Richard asked Kris to come back on. Kris said Yes. This podcast is the result of this.. and everyone had a great time even though Kris HAD A BAD SORE THROAT. These links are super dooper important.. You can find out about Tim and his games below https://www.fowers.games/ http://www.fowers.net/ https://www.facebook.com/fowersgames/ https://twitter.com/tfowers You can find Kris Here www.twitter.com/digitalstrider www.twitter.com/stayinginpod http://stayingin.podbean.com/ BUY SOME MERCH - https://www.redbubble.com/shop/we're%20not%20wizards YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03LRG64f05w0C3Bs3aZ4sA Website - www.werenotwizards.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/werenotwizards Twitter.com - http://www.twitter.com/werenotwizards If you like what you have heard, please take
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Episode 78: Quick Start on the Kickstart - Marc Neidlinger - Epoch The Awakening
13/07/2017 Duration: 01h08minRichard is joined by Marc Neidlinger from Orange Nebula Games to talk about his Kickstarter comeback with the FULLY FUNDED Epoch - The Awakening. Marc talks about how he embraced the cardboard, the lessons he learned as he ran Epoch the first time round and why community is so important. But most of all, how awesome your gaming group can be when you try to get your own idea to the table. Marc is an excellent guest and we had a blast recording the episode, so please check out his current campaign that you can find below.. Links of Note https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/orangenebula/epoch-the-awakening-board-game http://orangenebula.com/ https://www.instagram.com/orangenebula/ https://twitter.com/OrangeNebula https://www.facebook.com/orangenebula/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcneidlinger/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/224783/epoch-awakening ANARCHONRONONRY - http://mindclashgames.com/anachrony YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03LRG64f05w0C3Bs3aZ4sA
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Episode 77: Repeat Offenders - Aron West - Elzra Games - Catacombs and Castles Kickstarter Update
06/07/2017 Duration: 01h13minRichard is joined once again by Aron West from Elzra Games to have a catch up chat on the progress of the Catacombs and Castles Kickstarter as well as chatting about Catacombs Conquest and the future with Catacombs Monster Pit. Aron is a fantatic guest to have on the show and we hope you enjoy the episode. We were very lucky to have him back on and we really appreciated the time he gave us, especially since we recorded on Canada Day. Keep an eye out on the future for some very exciting games from Elzra Links of NOTE https://elzra.com/ https://www.facebook.com/catacombsgame https://www.facebook.com/elzragames https://twitter.com/elzragames https://twitter.com/catacombsgame Like what you hear? Then please support us. YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03LRG64f05w0C3Bs3aZ4sA Website - www.werenotwizards.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/werenotwizards Twitter.com - http://www.twitter.com/werenotwizards If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscri
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Episode 76: Work in Progress - Off Script Games - One Last Job - Brian Cronin
04/07/2017 Duration: 01h17minOH SAY CAN YOU SEE.. HAPPY 4th JULY TO ALL OUR USA LISTENERS Richard is joined by Brian Cronin from Off Script Games to talk about his take on the glorious hobby. Brian is a huge NetRunner Fan, and so we spoke a lot about that before going into a lot more information about his asymmetrical card heist game One Last Job. Brian was a lot of fun, a great guy to talk to and One Last Job looks like a game to keep an eye on when it launches. LINKS OF NOTE https://twitter.com/briangcronin http://www.onelastjobgame.com https://twitter.com/onelastjobgame https://www.offscriptgames.com https://www.facebook.com/offscriptgames https://twitter.com/offscriptgames Like what you hear? Then please support us. YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03LRG64f05w0C3Bs3aZ4sA Website - www.werenotwizards.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/werenotwizards Twitter.com - http://www.twitter.com/werenotwizards If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on iTunes
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Episode 75: Repeat Offenders - Stephen S Gibson.
30/06/2017 Duration: 01h03minWhen you reach episode 75, you can either make a big song and dance. Or you can go one better and get the very talented and all round top person Stephen S Gibson back on the show to chat more about Grimslingers, more about his next projects and just generally more awesomeness. DeviantArt: http://stevegibson.deviantart.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/grimslingers Online portfolio: http://stephensgibson.wixsite.com/ssgibson Like what you hear? Then please support us.YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03LRG64f05w0C3Bs3aZ4sA Website - www.werenotwizards.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/werenotwizards Twitter.com - http://www.twitter.com/werenotwizards If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on iTunes. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 Get us on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/were-not-wizards Get us through acast - http://www.acast.com/werenotwizards Get us through Podknife - https://po
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Episode 74: Friends of the Show - Luke Hector - The Broken Meeple
15/06/2017 Duration: 01h35minRichard is joined by Luke Hector, creator of The Broken Meeple Blog and Podcast. They discuss how Luke got into the hobby, and then take a step into chatting about Kickstarters, Reviewing Games, Annoying Gamer Traits, Scottish National Drinks and Other Shelving units that are available. Luke was a great guest to have on, and he'll definitely be back on again. If you like what you hear then please check out all the amazing content he puts out there on the show links below. Links of Note http://brokenmeeple.blogspot.co.uk/ - The Blog https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepodcast/24374/broken-meeple BGG Entry https://www.patreon.com/TheBrokenMeeple Patreon http://www.dicetower.com/game-podcast/broken-meeple Dicetower Entry https://www.facebook.com/thebrokenmeeple/ Facebook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pQeVg_PGtI YouTube https://twitter.com/TheBrokenMeeple Twitter Like what you hear? Then please support us. YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03LRG64f05w0C3Bs3aZ4sA Website - www
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Episode 73: Work In Progress - Everdark - Walrus Games - Ed Harrison
09/06/2017 Duration: 01h12minRichard is joined by Ed Harrison next because two Eds are better than one and we need to speak about his game EverDark. We speak about his introduction into the hobby, releasing a kickstarter, how Everdark plays, and much much more.. We will add in the Kickstarter details when the game is released. Notes To Show www.thewalrusgames.com www.twitter.com/thewalrus_games https://www.facebook.com/thewalrusgames Like what you hear? Then please support us. YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03LRG64f05w0C3Bs3aZ4sA Website - www.werenotwizards.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/werenotwizards Twitter.com - http://www.twitter.com/werenotwizards If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on iTunes. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 Get us on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/were-not-wizards Get us through acast - http://www.acast.com/werenotwizards Get us through Podknife - https://podknife.
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Episode 72: Quick Start on the KickStart - Ed Jowett - Shades of Vengeance
06/06/2017 Duration: 01h08minRichard is joined by Ed Jowett from Shades of Vengeance to talk about his current Kickstarter Era - Survival. Yes, I know it's only been a day but Ed's campaign finishes this week and so we thought we would get him on to chat RPGs and Card Games and his plans for the future. Links of NOTE https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadesofvengeance/era-survival-expansions http://www.shadesofvengeance.com/ https://www.facebook.com/shadesofvengeance/ https://twitter.com/shades_of_venge http://www.imaginerpg.com/ https://www.patreon.com/SoV Like what you hear? Then please support us. YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03LRG64f05w0C3Bs3aZ4sA Website - www.werenotwizards.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/werenotwizards Twitter.com - http://www.twitter.com/werenotwizards If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on iTunes. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 Get us on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.
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Episode 71: Friends of the Show - Staying In Podcasts’ Kris Darby
05/06/2017 Duration: 02h02minRichard is joined by Kris Darby from the Staying In Podcast. Him and Richard just dive into so many glorious topics you'll be spoiled for choice. We talk Kickstarter, being involved in the hobby, cats and fleas, why Burgle Brothers is excellent. Why Mass Moviecide isn't nice, why the Big Bang Theory is more of a fizzle, why Lord of the Rings Confrontation is brilliant and much much more. He was an amazing guest. He has set the bar high for when Dan comes on. Links of Note burgle bros http://www.burglebros.com/ santorini https://roxley.com/product/santorini/ osprey games https://ospreypublishing.com/store/osprey-games/board-card-games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmtdlS-J6to https://twitter.com/DigitalStrider/status/853647256498708480 crossbows and catapults https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossbows_and_Catapults lords of the rings confrontation https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/lord-of-the-rings-the-confrontation/ www.twitter.com/digitalstrider www.twitter.com/stayinginpod http://stayingin.
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Episode 70: Friends of the Show - Druid City Games - James Hudson
01/06/2017 Duration: 01h07minWe'd like to apologise for the slight audio issues on this episode. You may hear the occasional bumbling idiot. That's Richard. Richard is joined by James Hudson, creator, founder and all round gentlemen from Druid City Games. James tells us all about how he got into gaming, about Barnyard Roundup and what he did to make The Grimm Forest the success it was. (A lot of hard work) He then delighted us by giving us a World Exclusive on the Title of his next game for Druid City Games as well as what the future holds for the company. James was an excellent guest and it was fascinating to hear his take on Kickstarter. We would love it if you shared this far and wide. x LINKS OF NOTE https://www.facebook.com/groups/BoardGameSpotlight http://www.druidcitygames.com/ https://twitter.com/druidcitygames http://www.druidcitygames.com/games/barnyard-roundup https://www.instagram.com/druidcitygames/ Like what you hear? Then please support us. YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03LRG64f0
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Episode 69: Quick Start on the Kickstart - Justin from Bad Cat Games - Elemenz
30/05/2017 Duration: 48minKICKSTARTER CAN BE FOUND HERE Richard is joined by Justin from Bad Cat Games To talk about the relaunch of Elemenz. We talk about the previous campaign, what has changed and why it's important for Richard to STOP GOING OFF ON TANGENTS. LINKS OF NOTE website: www.badcatgames.eu Facebook: www.facebook.com/badcatgames Twitter: www.twitter.com/badcatgames Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCVcMVhaR81XW2j2ql5crIRw Instagram: www.instagram.com/badcatgames Like what you hear? Then please support us. YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03LRG64f05w0C3Bs3aZ4sA Website - www.werenotwizards.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/werenotwizards Twitter.com - http://www.twitter.com/werenotwizards If you like what you have heard, please take some time to Rate, Subscribe and Review us on iTunes. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/were-not-wizards/id1084198405 Get us on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/were-not-wizards Get us through acast - http://www.acast.com/werenotwizards G
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Episode 68: Quick Start on the Kickstart - Ravage - Dungeons of Plunder - Ian Schofield
27/05/2017 Duration: 01h10minRichard is joined by Ian Schofield from Beardy Bros games to talk about taking Ravage -Dungeons of Plunder to Kickstarter. We get all nostalgic with Heroquest and Space Hulk, talk about Cthulhu and Donuts and announce our collaboration of our new pastry based dungeon game, Dungeon Patiserrie. Plese give Ravage a look as it looks fantastic and a whole lot of fun. You can find out more about it in the link below. Links of Note Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1746130610/ravage-dungeons-of-plunder-aint-no-heroes-here?ref=3p87dx Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ravagedungeonsofplunder/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/schofie404 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianschofield/ http://www.beardybrothers.com/products/ Like what you hear? Then please support us. YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03LRG64f05w0C3Bs3aZ4sA Website - www.werenotwizards.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/werenotwizards Twitter.com - http://www.twitter.com/werenotwizards If you
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Episode 67: Work in Progress - Carcosa - Nigel Kennington - One Free Elephant
24/05/2017 Duration: 01h07minKICKSTARTER LINK Richard speaks to Nigel Kennington from One Free Elephant about their next game, Carcosa. A tile laying game based on rituals and Old Gods. Things are going really well for the first five minutes and then these two just wont stop mucking about. Especially Nigel's insistence on mentioning a ceartain shelving unit which causes a whole pile of trouble.. Nigel was a great guest. Pleasemake sure you check out the kickstarter when it launches on the 30th, and make sure you direct all the difficult questions to Sarah. Links of Note https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1707132801/carcosa-a-lovecraftian-board-game-of-cults-and-mad http://www.onefreeelephant.co.uk/CarcosaSub/carcosa.html www.onefreeelephant.co.uk www.facebook.com/onefreeelephant www.twitter.com/onefreeelephant Like what you hear? Then please support us. YOUTUBE - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03LRG64f05w0C3Bs3aZ4sA Website - www.werenotwizards.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/werenotwizards Twitter.co
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Episode 66: Getting To Know You - Mr John Reid Denton - Covert Intervention Games
11/05/2017 Duration: 01h18minIn a twist to our normal format, we are delighted to have Mr John Reid Denton from Covert Intervention Games.Getting to Know You is all about finding about someone new, what they do and how they got into the hobby. They maybe don't have a campaign running on kickstarter but they do have a story to share.John got started in the hobby through toy soldiers, before entering a career that spanned between being in the US Army to being a director of Games Workshop in America. He's taken his knowledge from his carrer in order to bring new and exciting mechanics to the world of Wargaming. He also does the best/worst Scottish accent I've ever heard. He's great fun, easy to talk to and we had a real blast talking about what he has planned for the hobby. I really appreciated the time John gave us, and if you like what you hear, then please hit them up on social media, as they are young and growing and like everyone, they want to get the word out about what they do. You'll find all the links you need below. Links of Note
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Episode 65: Work in Progress - Greater Than Games - Christopher Badell - Sentinels of the Multiverse
07/05/2017 Duration: 01h11minRichard is joined by Christopher Badell, one of the founders of Greater than Games. A man with a strong hair game and creator of the massively successful Sentinels of the Multiverse franchise. From the beginings of taking Risk and redesigning it, to being caught in an avalanche of success that Sentinels provided, Christopher and Richard talk about what's in store for the company as well as what a Jamey Stegmaier Legacy game would play like. And 10 points if you know what a VHS tape is. Links of Note http://theletterspage.libsyn.com/ - The GTG Podcast https://greaterthangames.com/store/sentinels-of-the-multiverse-oblivaeon - Sentinels of the Multiverse Oblivaeon https://greaterthangames.com/store/new-bedford - New Bedford https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VHS - VHS Tapes https://greaterthangames.com/store/lazer-ryderz Lazer Ryderz https://twitter.com/gtgamesllc - Greater Than Games Twitter https://twitter.com/gtgchristopher - Christopher's Twitter https://www.facebook.com/GreaterThanGames/ - GTG Facebook Like
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Episode 64: Friends of the Show -- Peter Willington - Staying in Podcast
03/05/2017 Duration: 01h41minEverything Ends Here. We call an end to the Dan Frost trilogy by completely not inviting him on and instead bringing on the completely wonderful Peter Willington. There is no structure here. Only some chat about Kickstarters, Making Games, Richard persuading Peter to buy everything he thinks is good especially Ashes - Rise of the Phoenixborne. Peter is an absolute delight to talk to and if you like his chat then please do your ears a favour and make sure you check out Staying in, with Peter, Sam and Kris. And Dan. The glue that holds everything together. Links of Note. Find StayingIn Podcast at - http://stayingin.podbean.com/ Find it on itunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/staying-in/id1095055588?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D10 Make sure you like, subscribe and drop a review. Find Stayingin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/stayinginpod Find Peter by digging a pit, covering it with branches and placing a copy of Battlefleet Gothic on top.. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3967/battlefleet-gothic