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Carnagecast 9: Arkham Horror Actual Play, Part 4

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In episode 9 of Carnagecast, the travails of Dan, Hunter, Jessica and Tyler against the machinations of Nyarlathotep continue in the fourth part of the Arkham Horror actual play series. Mark Harrigan, like Chuck Norris, kills everything given sufficient clue tokens. Mayoral candidate Kane throws his weight around at the Arkham Advertiser‘s janitor.

Watch the Carnagecast feed for the final installment in this actual play series in two weeks’ time.

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Carnagecast Extrasode 1: FlashCon

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In extrasode 1 of Carnagecast, we talk to Gordon Spaeth about FlashCon, a one day mini-convention to be held at the Howe Library in Hanover, New Hampshire on February 4th, 2012. Gordon talks about his hopes for FlashCon, wanting to expand the Upper Valley game community, teaching games to newcomers, and managing a young gamers school group. Continue reading →

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Carnagecast 8: Triple Play and Arkham Horror

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In episode 8 of Carnagecast, Interview with the Gamer hits the road, visiting Triple Play in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Co-owner Sean Wolfe gives a little bit of history on the business and reveals why he got into running a game and comic shop. Then Tony Vandenberg talks about running tournaments and organizing store events for the local gaming community.

During Autopsy of a Game, Dan discusses why he likes about Arkham Horror, the board game based on the horror and weird tales of H. P. Lovecraft, its many expansions and the game’s faithfulness or lack thereof to Lovecraft’s original stories. Then we talk a bit about the blending of tabletop gaming tropes with the Lovecraft mythos. Continue reading →

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Carnagecast 7: Arkham Horror Actual Play, Part 3

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In episode 7 of Carnagecast, return to the monster-choked streets of Arkham with Dan, Hunter, Jessica and Tyler for part 3 in the on-going actual play recording of Arkham Horror. Ms. Winthrop is savaged by a cthonian. Charlie Kane admits to a painkiller addiction enabled by Herbert West. Violinist Patrice Hathaway distracts the terrified townsfolk from the eldritch horrors besieging them. Librarian Daisy is the top 1% of clue holders.

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Carnagecast 6: James Carpio of Chapter 13 Press and Sekigahara

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In episode 6 of Carnagecast, Interview with the Gamer catches up with James Carpio. When not running role-playing games, James also designs and publishes them, with such diverse titles as Death Race Z and Spookybeans.

Sekigahara comes under the knife in Autopsy of a Game. This episode’s subject is a war game covering the campaign that gave rise to the Tokugawa shogunate in 16th century Japan. Chuck rates it “delightful” while Sarah would agree to play it. Continue reading →

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Carnagecast 5: Arkham Horror Actual Play, Part 2

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In episode 5 of Carnagecast, Dan, Hunter, Jessica and Tyler carry on the struggle against Nyarlathotep begun in episode 3 with two more turns of Arkham Horror. Mayor Kane dispenses cleansing fire without due process despite laboring under a curse. Federal agent Banks flees a yithian via shantak. Mark Harrigan maintains an impeccable reputation of badassedness.

Watch the Carnagecast feed for further installments in this actual play series.

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Carnagecast 4: Tom Loney of Peryton Publishing and Dominion: Hinterlands

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In episode 4 of Carnagecast, Interview with the Gamer meets up with Tom Loney, one of the brains behind the works of Peryton Publishing, purveyor of role-playing games, supplements and ‘zines.

Then we launch Autopsy of a Game’s first installment, a review and commentary segment in which sage panelists dissect a game with keen, analytical eyes. Or, more accurately, they opine a bit in the manner of friends chatting amiably. This episode’s game of interest is Dominion: Hinterlands and, by extension, Dominion itself.

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Carnagecast 3: Arkham Horror Actual Play, Part 1

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In episode 3 of Carnagecast, we do something a little different: an actual play recording of Fantasy Flight Games’ Arkham Horror. Dan, Hunter, Jessica and Tyler send their investigators skulking through the streets of Arkham, Dunwich and Kingsport in search of clues and weapons to fight back the rising of the ancient Nyarlathotep.

Arkham Horror has a deserved reputation for a lengthy game, so this recording is split into multiple parts to defray any sanity loss on the part of its listeners. Watch this feed for future installments.

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Carnagecast 1: DipCon 2011

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On the premiere episode of Carnagecast, we talk a bit about Carnage the game convention and where we’re going with this show. Then, convention staff member Robert Rousse tells us about Carnage hosting DipCon 2011, the North American Diplomacy championship.

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Just One of the Horsemen: New Additions

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Just wanted to let everyone know that many new games have been added to the events being held at Carnage this year. Be sure to check out the addendum page! Author and game designer Walter Hunt presents his new board game Rails of New England Friday and Saturday evenings. Panic Station, direct from Essen, will be run by Joe Reil on Saturday afternoon. Zeppo Young will be presenting demos of the Hullbreach CCG. If you are looking for a fun prehistoric time, then check out The Lords of Rock in Wonderland. In the miniatures room we have added the latest steampunk offering Dystopian Wars. Also start your engines for Nascar: Martinsville 2003 Sunday morning.

These are just some of the fantastic games not listed in the book! So be sure to see if one of your favorites has been added.