By Tyler on June 3, 2013
In episode 44 of Carnagecast, Joe makes his return appearance to the show to talk about the finer points of running role-playing games within the parameters of a tabletop gaming convention. The constraints and advantages of fitting a role-playing adventure within the schedule of a gaming convention create a unique landscape for a GM and […]
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By TheGrayMan on May 29, 2013
June is here after May snow . . . ? Time to start thinking of game submissions for Carnage. The GM submission form is up and running. We are looking for board games galore this year! There just seem to be more and more board games to choose from these days. Plenty of new games […]
Posted in Board Games | Tagged battlestar galactica, Board Games, tzolkin: the mayan calendar
By Tyler on May 23, 2013
As spring turns to summer, so do the thoughts of the Carnage staff turn to the question, “Who wants to run some games at this year’s convention?” Now you, the discerning game master, can answer that question with the utmost expedition. The GM sign up form is now up and running! Carnage wants passionate GMs […]
Posted in Board Games, CCGs, Field Marshal Reports, Miniatures, Role-Playing Games | Tagged Board Games, carnage on the mountain, ccgs, miniatures, Role-Playing Games
By Tyler on May 13, 2013
In episode 43 of Carnagecast, Gaylord joins us to talk role-playing games. His personal history with the form goes back to watching his stepson play with college friends in the dining room, including a notable encounter with the lich Adolf Hitler. From there, he went on to Vampire: The Masquerade, Call of Cthulhu and more. […]
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By Tyler on April 29, 2013
In episode 42 of Carnagecast, after a teaching session at the Green Mountain Gamers’ spring game day, Rod and Sarah discuss Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar, a worker placement game which draws inspiration for its mechanics from none other than the titular Mayan calendar, particularly interlocking wheels that move pieces around the board. In addition to […]
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By Tyler on April 15, 2013
In episode 41 of Carnagecast, Rod and Tyler discuss the boom of crowdfunding, the process whereby individuals contribute money to the creation of an item or event in exchange for backer rewards, and the tabletop game hobby. Before the meat of the conversation, they talk Carnage on the Mountain, the way to reserve rooms at […]
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By Tyler on April 1, 2013
In episode 40 of Carnagecast, James Carpio, games editor of Gygax magazine, joins us to talk about the launch of the periodical, the process of assembling a magazine’s worth of content and finding the balance in the old and new schools of role-playing. He also shares some of his trip this past March to Gary […]
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Posted in Carnagecast | Tagged Carnagecast, chapter 13 press, conventions, dungeon crawl classics, dungeons & dragons, gary con, gygax magazine, james carpio, podcasts, Role-Playing Games, tales from the fallen empire
By Tyler on March 18, 2013
In episode 39 of Carnagecast, Dan, Hunter and Toby return to discuss the third chapter of the Carrion Crown adventure path, Broken Moon. Our heroes ventured into the Shudderwood of Ustalav, wherein Victor the unflappable coach driver made his debut, resolute against the strains of ethereal music. At an exclusive hunting lodge and in the […]
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By Tyler on March 4, 2013
In episode thirty-eight of Carnagecast, Sarah brings tidings from Unity Games, a one day board game extravaganza held annually in Massachusetts. Highlights of the day include teaching Power Grid: The First Sparks, learning Hansa Teutonica and Stone Age, plus the chance to meet up with Carnage friends outside the Carnage convention itself. We also talk […]
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Posted in Carnagecast | Tagged agricola, Board Games, Carnagecast, clash of cultures, game days, GMing, hansa teutonica, massachusetts, podcasts, power grid: the first sparks, sarah, stone age, tzolkin: the mayan calendar, unity games
By Tyler on February 12, 2013
Facebook users, take note: Carnage’s presence on that social network is changing. As of today, Carnage has an official Facebook page. With a page, Carnage can more effectively relay news and important information to interested parties. If you haven’t already, head over to our shiny new page and like Carnage. The already existing Facebook group, […]
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