https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/critical-twits-podcast--6167954enGamesCopyright Critical Twits Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b3920c3fc4e503ea0e64f9ce8eaaadfc.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/critical-twits-podcast--6167954Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:49:41 +0000Critical Twits NetworkCritical Twits Networkcriticaltwits@gmail.comPassionate, informed, sometimes silly discussion and actual plays of Board Games, Video Games, Tabletop RPGs and geek culture. Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/criticaltwitstrued18c764f-2e46-5740-b3c5-a461ab13e5b1episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ronin-rpg-returns-with-densetsu-and-the-book-of-yo-designer-interview--65570483
Ronin Densetsu Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/slightlyreckless/ronin-densetsu 

Slightly Reckless Games - www.slightlyrecklessgames.com/

The Critical Twits - www.criticaltwits.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65570483Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:46:15 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe talk about the latest Kickstarter campaign for the Ronin tabletop RPG - Ronin: Densetsu. We quiz Writer and Lead Designer Sacha Lightfoot of Slightly Reckless Games about Densetsu and The Book of Yō, working with Japanese creatives, the insidious...
Ronin Densetsu Kickstarter - www.kickstarter.com/projects/slightlyreckless/ronin-densetsu 

Slightly Reckless Games - www.slightlyrecklessgames.com/

The Critical Twits - www.criticaltwits.com/]]>4023borg,hack,indie,japanese,kickstarter,mork,press,roleplay,ronin,rpg,small,tabletop,ttrpg,yokaifalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-eichhorn-interview-why-mork-borg-is-more-fun-than-d-d--64655929
Christian has authored over a hundred Dungeons and Dragons 5e supplements, 25 Kickstarter campaigns, and written for MÖRK BORG, CY_BORG, and Death In Space. We were honoured to have him on the show.

Find his stuff at www.ChristianEichhorn.itch.io and at the SoulMuppet store: https://soulmuppet-store.co.uk/

Video podcast link -  https://youtu.be/J_V1HCDvDZ0

Check out all our releases, merch, and more at www.criticaltwits.com

Listen to our Actual Play podcast, Roll In The Dark, here - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/roll... ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64655929Sun, 02 Mar 2025 11:37:16 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe interview Christian Eichhorn, master of horrific, dark fantasy and cyberpunk TTRPG OSR content for MÖRK BORG and CY_BORG. We’re huge fans, having played a tonne of his stuff from Bergen Chrypt to Galgenbeck. Christian has authored over a hundred...
Christian has authored over a hundred Dungeons and Dragons 5e supplements, 25 Kickstarter campaigns, and written for MÖRK BORG, CY_BORG, and Death In Space. We were honoured to have him on the show.

Find his stuff at www.ChristianEichhorn.itch.io and at the SoulMuppet store: https://soulmuppet-store.co.uk/

Video podcast link -  https://youtu.be/J_V1HCDvDZ0

Check out all our releases, merch, and more at www.criticaltwits.com

Listen to our Actual Play podcast, Roll In The Dark, here - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/roll... ]]>50015e,5th,d&d,designer,dragons,dungeons,english,fantasy,independent,indie,interview,kickstarter,licence,osr,roleplay,roleplaying,rpg,sci-fi,ttrpg,writerfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chainsaw-mork-borg-meets-slasher-movies-games-designer-interview-with-matthew-myslinski--62205415
Powered by MÖRK BORG, the Chainsaw RPG allows you to step into the quaking boots of the victims in horror films such as Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, and Friday the 13th. We sat down with games designer Matthew Myslinski to discuss horror franchises, using genre tropes in your TTRPGs, getting your gaming table to try new games, heavy metal, and the wonderful MÖRK BORG Community.

Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/driftwoodarchives/chainsaw

Driftwoodarchives.com 

Chainsawrpg.com 

Thank you to Sacha from Slightly Reckless Games – check out their Mork Borg engine games here – https://www.slightlyrecklessgames.com/

Find this episode in video form here: https://youtu.be/UVTc7gLWCcY

Find this episode in podcast form here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chainsaw-rpg-interview-pod-final--62205415

Listen to our Actual Play podcast, Roll In The Dark, here - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/roll-in-the-dark-an-actual-play-podcast--6167997

Check out all our releases, merch, and more at www.criticaltwits.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62205415Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:15:03 +0000Critical Twits NetworkChainsaw - MÖRK BORG meets Slasher Movies! Games Designer Interview with Matthew Myslinski   We want to play a game! That game is Chainsaw, a slasher horror tabletop roleplaying game from the Driftwood Archives currently being crowdfunded on...
Powered by MÖRK BORG, the Chainsaw RPG allows you to step into the quaking boots of the victims in horror films such as Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, and Friday the 13th. We sat down with games designer Matthew Myslinski to discuss horror franchises, using genre tropes in your TTRPGs, getting your gaming table to try new games, heavy metal, and the wonderful MÖRK BORG Community.

Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/driftwoodarchives/chainsaw

Driftwoodarchives.com 

Chainsawrpg.com 

Thank you to Sacha from Slightly Reckless Games – check out their Mork Borg engine games here – https://www.slightlyrecklessgames.com/

Find this episode in video form here: https://youtu.be/UVTc7gLWCcY

Find this episode in podcast form here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chainsaw-rpg-interview-pod-final--62205415

Listen to our Actual Play podcast, Roll In The Dark, here - https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/roll-in-the-dark-an-actual-play-podcast--6167997

Check out all our releases, merch, and more at www.criticaltwits.com]]>316190s,artist,coc,crowdfunding,design,games,gaming,horror,interview,kickstarter,occult,roleplay,rpg,tabletop,ttrpg,writerfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-the-old-west-rpg-designer-interview--62143369
The buffalo of conversation roams across topics such as the Mutant Year Zero Free Tabletop Licence (FTL), working for Free League, getting started as a writer for TTRPGS, their Effekt and Effekt AP podcasts, writing the wonderful Hope’s Last Day scenario for Alien: The Roleplaying Game, and winning a Gold ENNIE award for the Alien RPG sourcebook Building Better Worlds.

Dave and Matthew have come a long way from their days selling ‘zines for 80s Games Workshop RPGs and have successfully funded Tales of the Old West on Kickstarter.

If you want to see us in action playing the game, head over to Spreaker or YouTube
Click to join the Kickstarter - Kickstarter
Free quickplay rules! Tales of the Old West Quick Draw 
More from Effekt - Effekt Publishing  - The Effekt Podcast  - The Effect AP Podcast
Find this episode in video form HERE  
Consider listening to our Actual Play podcast, Roll In The Dark, HERE
Check out all our releases, merch, and more at www.criticaltwits.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62143369Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:52:47 +0000Critical Twits NetworkHowdy, pardners! Tales of the Old West is an upcoming tabletop RPG from Effekt Publishing, and we were lucky enough to grab an interview with designers Dave Semark and Matthew Tyler-Jones of Effekt Publishing. Conversation on the game itself begins in...
The buffalo of conversation roams across topics such as the Mutant Year Zero Free Tabletop Licence (FTL), working for Free League, getting started as a writer for TTRPGS, their Effekt and Effekt AP podcasts, writing the wonderful Hope’s Last Day scenario for Alien: The Roleplaying Game, and winning a Gold ENNIE award for the Alien RPG sourcebook Building Better Worlds.

Dave and Matthew have come a long way from their days selling ‘zines for 80s Games Workshop RPGs and have successfully funded Tales of the Old West on Kickstarter.

If you want to see us in action playing the game, head over to Spreaker or YouTube
Click to join the Kickstarter - Kickstarter
Free quickplay rules! Tales of the Old West Quick Draw 
More from Effekt - Effekt Publishing  - The Effekt Podcast  - The Effect AP Podcast
Find this episode in video form HERE  
Consider listening to our Actual Play podcast, Roll In The Dark, HERE
Check out all our releases, merch, and more at www.criticaltwits.com]]>4999cowboy,crowd,designer,effekt,engine,free,fria,funding,game,games,interview,league,ligan,mutant,playing,role,sweden,ttrpg,western,wildfalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/berserkr-norse-borg-publisher-interview-with-slightly-reckless-games--60912659
Join us at www.criticaltwits.com

This pod on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Yle0zLA3OLg

Show notes:
https://www.slightlyrecklessgames.com
Berserkr Kickstarter page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slightlyreckless/berserkr 
Our interview with the creators of Mörk Borg - https://youtu.be/grv5-5EPZUk
Slightly Reckless Games' Discord - https://discord.com/invite/FfqBuqXvMK]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60912659Sat, 03 Aug 2024 19:33:07 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe chat with Sacha Lightfoot from Slightly Reckless Games about their Norse-themed Mörk Borg-engine Kickstarter Berserkr, running an indie tabletop RPG press, last year's big crowd-funding hit Ronin, the importance of music in roleplaying games, TTRPG...
Join us at www.criticaltwits.com

This pod on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Yle0zLA3OLg

Show notes:
https://www.slightlyrecklessgames.com
Berserkr Kickstarter page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slightlyreckless/berserkr 
Our interview with the creators of Mörk Borg - https://youtu.be/grv5-5EPZUk
Slightly Reckless Games' Discord - https://discord.com/invite/FfqBuqXvMK]]>4018apocalypse,borg,design,fenrir,game,interview,japan,kickstarter,mork,norse,odin,play,ragnarok,role,ronin,rpg,scandinavia,scandinavian,srg,ttrpgfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-author-interview-with-potatocubed--60770069
The interview took place on 24/06/2024.

You can find Potatocubed's games here: https://potatocubed.itch.io/
And you can find out more about what we're up to, including actual-play RPGs at https://www.criticaltwits.com
And here's a list of where to find all the other games we talked about:
Exalted - Sidereals: https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/50485/Manual-of-Exalted-Power-Sidereals
Lovecraftesque: https://blackarmada.com/lovecraftesque/
Fucked Up Little Man: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/fucked-up-little-man/
Detect or Die: https://silk-stone.itch.io/detect-or-die
Songs for the Dusk: https://yrgirlkv.itch.io/songsforthedusk
Heat - Pedal to the Metal: https://www.daysofwonder.com/heat/
The Fashion Game: https://ryokoyabuchi.stores.jp/items/64644d65c2d1e4002ebf6657
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60770069Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:30:13 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe interview RPG author Chris Longhurst, aka Potatocubed, about his upcoming RPG "Threadcutters", his previous work (Bleak Spirit, Pigsmoke, Attorneys at Jaw, and Strike Force Omega), and his experiences with game design and publishing as a indie...
The interview took place on 24/06/2024.

You can find Potatocubed's games here: https://potatocubed.itch.io/
And you can find out more about what we're up to, including actual-play RPGs at https://www.criticaltwits.com
And here's a list of where to find all the other games we talked about:
Exalted - Sidereals: https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/50485/Manual-of-Exalted-Power-Sidereals
Lovecraftesque: https://blackarmada.com/lovecraftesque/
Fucked Up Little Man: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/fucked-up-little-man/
Detect or Die: https://silk-stone.itch.io/detect-or-die
Songs for the Dusk: https://yrgirlkv.itch.io/songsforthedusk
Heat - Pedal to the Metal: https://www.daysofwonder.com/heat/
The Fashion Game: https://ryokoyabuchi.stores.jp/items/64644d65c2d1e4002ebf6657
]]>4022design,game,indie,interview,publishing,rpg,tabletop,threadcutterstrue24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uk-games-expo-2024-review--60316937
Thanks to everyone we mentioned in this episode, and all the games and RPGs we loved - in no particular order:

Slightly Restless Games' RPG Ronin; Stockholm Kartell and Mork Borg, Pelle Nilsson, Johan Nohr, Chris Bisette, Rowan, Rook and Decard; Grant Howitt; Mike Mason at Chaosium; Fighting Fantasy and Jonathan Green; Ian Livingstone; Kevin Rahman and Forbidden Psalm; Thornless Rose; Happy Yeti Games; Soulmuppet Publishing; Monte Cook Games; Game Toppers; Hollows; Spire; Old Gods of Appalachia; Boop; Weird Games; No Thank You Evil; Be Like a Crow; This Wretched House; Inssmouth The Stolen Child; They Live; Calico; Hieronymous; Paint the Town Red, and Shenanigrams.

Our Actual Play podcast, Roll In The Dark

We play Goblin Quest - Spreaker or YouTube 
Eat The Reich Unboxing
Forbidden Psalm Unboxing

www.criticaltwits.com

Join our Discord

Critical Twits Social Media:
Facebook
YouTube
Twitter/X
TikTok
Instagram]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60316937Fri, 07 Jun 2024 22:01:46 +0000Critical Twits NetworkJoin us we talk all about the TTRPGS, boardgames, art, and miscellaneous arts and crafts that we explored at the UK Games Expo 2024 in Birmingham! Thanks to everyone we mentioned in this episode, and all the games and RPGs we loved - in no particular...
Thanks to everyone we mentioned in this episode, and all the games and RPGs we loved - in no particular order:

Slightly Restless Games' RPG Ronin; Stockholm Kartell and Mork Borg, Pelle Nilsson, Johan Nohr, Chris Bisette, Rowan, Rook and Decard; Grant Howitt; Mike Mason at Chaosium; Fighting Fantasy and Jonathan Green; Ian Livingstone; Kevin Rahman and Forbidden Psalm; Thornless Rose; Happy Yeti Games; Soulmuppet Publishing; Monte Cook Games; Game Toppers; Hollows; Spire; Old Gods of Appalachia; Boop; Weird Games; No Thank You Evil; Be Like a Crow; This Wretched House; Inssmouth The Stolen Child; They Live; Calico; Hieronymous; Paint the Town Red, and Shenanigrams.

Our Actual Play podcast, Roll In The Dark

We play Goblin Quest - Spreaker or YouTube 
Eat The Reich Unboxing
Forbidden Psalm Unboxing

www.criticaltwits.com

Join our Discord

Critical Twits Social Media:
Facebook
YouTube
Twitter/X
TikTok
Instagram]]>45792024,birmingham,board,boardgame,con,dice,expo,game,games,hobby,howitt,june,loot,osr,play,review,role,rpg,ttrpg,ukfalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chronicles-of-future-earth-rpg-author-interview-with-sarah-newton--60037429
"The Chronicles of Future Earth" is powered by FATE. It is written and designed by Sarah Newton and published by Typhon Games (Formally Mindjammer Press Ltd)

You can find out more about "The Chronicles of Future Earth" and purchase a copy from here: https://www.typhon-games.com/the-chronicles-of-future-earth/

To see a video version of this interview, you can find our YouTube and other channels, including our new actual play RPG podcast Roll In The Dark, at criticaltwits.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60037429Wed, 15 May 2024 18:00:03 +0000Critical Twits NetworkIn this episode, we interview the award winning RPG author Sarah Newton about her new RPG "The Chronicles of Future Earth".  "The Chronicles of Future Earth" is powered by FATE. It is written and designed by Sarah Newton and published by Typhon Games...
"The Chronicles of Future Earth" is powered by FATE. It is written and designed by Sarah Newton and published by Typhon Games (Formally Mindjammer Press Ltd)

You can find out more about "The Chronicles of Future Earth" and purchase a copy from here: https://www.typhon-games.com/the-chronicles-of-future-earth/

To see a video version of this interview, you can find our YouTube and other channels, including our new actual play RPG podcast Roll In The Dark, at criticaltwits.com]]>42982024,author,book,chronicles,cosmic,designer,earth,fantasy,future,game,games,interview,mindjammer,pdf,print,roleplay,role-playing,rpg,tabletop,typhonfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-the-critical-twits-2-0--60036231
Stick with us as we've got loads coming up, including tabletop RPG and board game discussion, insightful interviews with leading figures within the tabletop gaming communities, reviews, news and so much more! Don't forget to subscribe so you can come with us on this journey, and if you can share the podcast with someone you know it would really help us grow and reach others in the tabletop community. 

We're super excited for what's to come, and we hope you are too.
Find out more about what we're up to at https://www.criticaltwits.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60036231Wed, 15 May 2024 17:55:01 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWelcome to the Critical Twits 2.0! Stick with us as we've got loads coming up, including tabletop RPG and board game discussion, insightful interviews with leading figures within the tabletop gaming communities, reviews, news and so much more! Don't...
Stick with us as we've got loads coming up, including tabletop RPG and board game discussion, insightful interviews with leading figures within the tabletop gaming communities, reviews, news and so much more! Don't forget to subscribe so you can come with us on this journey, and if you can share the podcast with someone you know it would really help us grow and reach others in the tabletop community. 

We're super excited for what's to come, and we hope you are too.
Find out more about what we're up to at https://www.criticaltwits.com]]>618actual,boardgame,british,discussion,funny,interview,news,play,review,rpg,tabletopfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-the-joy-of-lying-in-board-games--59826346tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/502750185Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:48:36 +0000Critical Twits NetworkLying - a terrible, hurtful, nasty thing to do, or a great way to have fun with your friends? Brian and Aaron take you through their favourite lying, bluffing, social deduction games. Want to help support our content? https://www.criticaltwits.com...3831truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/106-the-joy-of-co-op-board-games--59826353tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/495189660Tue, 04 Sep 2018 18:53:39 +0000Critical Twits NetworkIn this week's podcast The Twits look at co-operative board games. What are they? What makes them great? And what are some of the best examples we know of? Want to help support our content? Now you can make a donation here: https://bit.ly/donatetwits...3888truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-malifaux-3rd-edition-dissected--59826348tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/486590127Thu, 16 Aug 2018 23:51:11 +0000Critical Twits NetworkIn this podcast we pick apart the recent news that our favourite miniatures game, Malifaux, is getting a 3rd edition. Want to help support our content? Now you can make a donation here: https://bit.ly/donatetwits https://www.criticaltwits.com...8323truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/104-two-player-games-the-sequel-codinca-fugitive-and-superhot--59826357tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/475705620Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:08:44 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week's podcast sees Aaron and Brian discuss more 2 player tabletop games. The puzzle based Codinca, the puzzle based Fugitive, and the puzzle based SuperHot. Accidental double synergy feature! You can find our 2 Player Tabletop Games: Part 1...3524truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/69-rpg-basics-world-building-for-tabletop-games--59826359tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/471732789Sat, 14 Jul 2018 20:54:45 +0000Critical Twits NetworkIn this very special lost episode, Brian and Jamie discuss world building for tabletop RPGs. A vivid, consistent setting is the solid foundation from which all good role playing campaigns are built, so join us for our top tips on how to create worlds...3318truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/103-end-the-run-netrunner-flatlined-netrunner-noobs-critical-twits-podcast--59826373tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/464614032Thu, 28 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000Critical Twits NetworkJoin Aaron and Brian with guests Simon and Kar as they say so long, farewell, auf wiedersehen and goodbye to Netrunner, our favourite card game which is sadly being discontinued by FFG after they lost the IP rights. Listen as we reminisce &...7081truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/102-rpg-basics-how-to-keep-your-campaign-alive--59826361tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/461553765Thu, 21 Jun 2018 19:31:14 +0000Critical Twits NetworkIn this episode of RPG basics, Brian and Aaron discuss how to keep a campaign going when problems start appearing. Things such as loss of interest, loss of players, loss of party cohesion. You'd be lost without us. Want to help support our content?...6184truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/101-uk-games-expo-2018--59826360tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/456031089Sat, 09 Jun 2018 15:45:04 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week we discuss all of the wonderful games we played and previewed at the 2018 UK Games Expo! Including Elite: Dangerous Battle Cards, Fog of Love, Frenetic, Rumbleslam, several offerings from Big Potato Games and many, many more including the...4728truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100th-episode-special-the-critical-twits-quiz-funemployed-with-special-guests--59826383tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/448545231Thu, 24 May 2018 14:49:08 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe've finally reached 100 episodes! Join us as we celebrate with a handful of special guests (and Twits). Play along with the official Critical Twits Quiz and laugh at our attempts to find other employment while we play Funemployed. Special thanks to...5121truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/99-the-best-doggos-in-malifaux--59826387tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/442230075Thu, 10 May 2018 19:42:52 +0000Critical Twits NetworkAaron and Brian explore the best doggos in Malifaux - which hound, pooch, wolf, canid or canine will top our poll? We also share our best dog stories. https://criticaltwits.com https://twitter.com/Critical_Twits https://facebook.com/criticaltwits...4830truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/98-twitflix-snowpiercer--59826421tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/438863268Thu, 03 May 2018 16:55:02 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week sees Aaron and Brian discuss the surprisingly hard to source film, Snowpiercer. A film about the last of humanity surviving on a train in a post-apocalyptic wintery wasteland. Just the sort of thing to watch during Spring. Will the Twits...5001truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/97-5-board-talk-the-dice-cup-critical-twits-podcast--59826427tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/425185731Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:06:25 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week's podcast sees Aaron and Wife of Twit discuss their experiences at the Dice Cup board game cafe in Nottingham and the huge number of games they tried. These include: Agricola, Machi Koro, Camel Up, Sushi Go, Sagrada, Mutant Meeples, Rick and...5943truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-critical-twits-call-for-help--59826450tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/419035492Sat, 24 Mar 2018 20:23:15 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe need you...to fill out our survey. We're looking at ways to improve the channel, so tell us what you think be clicking the link. https://goo.gl/forms/D96eL7K2Q8jfPgvW2366truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/97-the-ritual-movie-review-and-novel-comparison--59826350tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/406651794Wed, 28 Feb 2018 20:10:54 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWarning: Spoilers from 28:08, continue at your own peril. This week Aaron and Brian discuss The Ritual, a horror movie based on the novel by Adam Nevill, and see it how it shapes compared to the stunning source material. https://www.criticaltwits.com...4065truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/96-malifaux-gaining-grounds-2018-review--59826365tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/403564404Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:09:53 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week we look at Malifaux's new schemes and strategies for Gaining Grounds 2018. Each year Wyrd shake up how Malifaux is played with a completely new suite of objectives - we run the rule over them and give our verdicts here!...8037truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/95-malifaux-2018-errata-review--59826384tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/396822033Fri, 09 Feb 2018 11:15:17 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe return to the gritty streets of Malifaux to discuss the 2018 errata document. This time round only a couple of abilities have changed; instead, it's all about adjusted soulstone costs and a game-wide rebalancing act.We look at all seven factions...4047truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/94-malifaux-troubleshooters-3-our-first-gg2018-tournament--59826363tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/393140340Thu, 01 Feb 2018 22:40:35 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe headed out to our first Malifaux tournament with strangers, and also our first tournament with Gaining Grounds 2018: Troubleshooters 3 at Battlefield Hobbies in Daventry. How did we fair in this fixed master tourny, you ask? Click and find out!...4522truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/93-2017-video-gaming-in-review--59826392tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/385594286Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:16:04 +0000Critical Twits NetworkJoin us for our final look back at 2017 - we discuss the video games that we loved in the official Year Of The Micro-Transaction (tm). https://www.criticaltwits.com https://www.youtube.com/c/criticaltwits https://www.soundcloud.com/criticaltwits...4600truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/92-2017-tabletop-gaming-in-review--59826366tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/381171647Tue, 09 Jan 2018 19:54:22 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe review 2017 in tabletop gaming - board games, roleplay games, Malifaux and Netrunner. 2017 was a terrible year so find out which old classics we returned to like so much hot, hot soup. https://www.criticaltwits.com...3375truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/91-we-interview-12-tabletop-podcast-at-the-dragonmeet-2017-podcast-zone--59826468tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/365429684Tue, 05 Dec 2017 19:37:44 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe're back at the Dragonmeet gaming convention in London for another year, where we were invited to join the #podcastzone. We decided to interview the other podcasts to find out why you should listen to them! Join us as we endeavour to learn more...5306truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/90-why-we-ain-t-excited-for-necromunda-underhive-no-more--59826382tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/355670438Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:58:28 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThe Critical Twits were raised on Game's Workshop's 90s Specialist Games, and Necromunda is their king. Find out here how GW popped our enthusiasm and left us non-plussed with their reboot, Necromunda: Underhive. https://www.criticaltwits.com...6406truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/89-the-halloween-themed-one-indie-games-the-deed-morph-girl-and-gloom--59826403tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/350387281Thu, 02 Nov 2017 23:40:33 +0000Critical Twits NetworkA spooky indie video game special this week. Aaron and Brian discuss their experiences with; The Deed, a Cluedo (or Clue) -esque adventure about fratricide; Gloom, an artistic Lovecraftian/Cthulhu-based action adventure; and Morph Girl, an FMV game...5885truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/88-burst-of-the-worst-sub-par-masters-tournament-monthly-malifaux--59826412tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/347679358Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:27:01 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week we report back from our latest self-enforced tournament, Burst of the Worst. Based on a poll run by Huzzah Hobbies, this tournament got us to play Masters commonly considered to be the worst. Are they really so bad or have we found ways of...5686truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/most-wanted-list-2-0-to-ban-or-not-to-ban-and-what-is-restricted-netrunner-noobs-ct-podcast-87--59826400tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/346581916Thu, 12 Oct 2017 17:21:09 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe discuss the new Most Wanted List (MWL) 2.0, and what it means for Netrunner players new and old. Do we agree with banning cards, especially cards that are so young and had their whole lives ahead of them? https://www.criticaltwits.com...4321truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/86-netrunner-core-2-0-netrunner-noobs-reloaded--59826495tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/345644240Fri, 06 Oct 2017 15:52:31 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week Brian and Aaron discuss the recently announced Core 2.0 starter box redux for Netrunner. Listen to us lament the already out of date previous Netrunner podcast, what the reintroduction of lost cards means for the meta, and what the new box...6605truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/85-the-sprawl-cyberpunk-rpg-a-review--59826372tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342069313Tue, 12 Sep 2017 19:03:28 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week Brian and Aaron review cyberpunk RPG, The Sprawl. Hear tales of Neo-London, its corporations and the actual review itself. Enjoy, slick eaters. https://www.criticaltwits.com https://www.youtube.com/c/criticaltwits...4741truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/84-netrunner-rotation-a-noob-s-perspective--59826395tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/341380066Thu, 07 Sep 2017 21:44:56 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week Aaron and Brian jump back into Netrunner, only to discover some of their favorite and most loathed cards are disappearing. Join them in their bandwagon like discussion of the consequences and what it means to new players....5877truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/83-our-first-malifaux-tournament-monthly-malifaux--59826401tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/339969242Tue, 29 Aug 2017 09:36:05 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week we give our thoughts on our very first Malifaux tournament, with timed matches and rules and everything! Listen to Aaron's excuses, Brian's glory and some stark warnings about Green Stuff. http://criticaltwits.com...4034truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twitflix-podcast-ghost-in-the-shell-95-vs-17-same-name-different-genre--59826402tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/338311645Thu, 17 Aug 2017 19:16:00 +0000Critical Twits NetworkBeware: SPOILERS ABOUND! This week we try something a little different and discuss a couple of films - Ghost in the Shell (1995) and Ghost in the Shell (2017). We talk cyberpunk, hard versus soft science fiction, transcendentalism, whitewashing, and...5831truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/81-insert-twits-stories-untold-tokyo-42-mother-russia-bleeds-and-persona-5--59826413tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/337023567Tue, 08 Aug 2017 18:13:24 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week we return to our video games coverage. We give our review of Stories Untold alongside our first impressions of Tokyo 42, Mother Russia Bleeds and Persona 5. All of which we have playthroughs of! Have a listen and enjoy our thoughts and...4996truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-uk-games-expo-best-of-the-rest--59826397tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/335084371Thu, 27 Jul 2017 15:20:23 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week covers the last of our UK Games Expo coverage. We have interviews about: Zombies Run the board game, Book of Nox, Modern Horrors, Shadowscape, Syrinscape, Urban Heroes and The Walking Dead miniatures game. http://criticaltwits.com...2898truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/79-mutant-mechatron-rpg-alpha-preview--59826414tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333725033Tue, 18 Jul 2017 15:00:11 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week we received the Alpha preview of Mutant: Mechatron, the latest expansion in Fria Ligan's Mutant: Year Zero RPG series. Brian and Joe inform Aaron on character creation, gameplay, plot potential and comparisons to the rest of the series....3457truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-netrunner-community-interviews-ben-ni-aka-beyoken-and-tristan-von-zahn--59826356tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/332997914Thu, 13 Jul 2017 09:56:45 +0000Critical Twits NetworkJoe talks Netrunner with Ben Ni, aka Beyoken, World Championship Runner-Up and YouTuber extraordinaire, and Tristan Von Zahn, who took fourth place at the European Championships and has been a brilliant ambassador for the South African Netrunner meta....4426truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/77-agent-november-escape-games-and-undead-escapes-zombie-run-interview--59826404tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/331542929Tue, 04 Jul 2017 18:28:29 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe caught up with Agent November at the UK Games Expo to get top secret information about his escape room-style games and the Undead Escape zombie run. We had a great time and got a really interesting behind-the-scenes peek at these two growing areas...2894truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/76-netrunner-euros-report-interview-with-coop-tournament-organiser--59826368tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/330415914Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:08:43 +0000Critical Twits NetworkCompetitive Netrunner from a noob's perspective. We bring you our Netrunner European Championship 2017 report, the first time one of the Twits has taken part in a "Premier" Fantasy Flight Event. We also interview one of the unsung heroes of the...5168truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/75-fallout-wasteland-warfare-and-star-trek-adventures-interview-with-modiphius--59826370tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/328981905Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:33:00 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe spoke to Modiphius's Chris Birch at the UK Games Expo about their new Star Trek: Adventures roleplaying game, upcoming miniatures game, Fallout: Wasteland Warfare, and chatted about the origins of one of the fastest-growing tabletop gaming...1553truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/74-netrunner-euros-interviews-run-last-click-teamwork-cast-dan-d-argenio-kenny-deakins--59826407tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/327911845Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:09:22 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWelcome to the first of several podcasts covering the Netrunner European Campionships 2017, held 2nd-4th June 2017 at the UK Games Expo. Roving reporter Joe brings you interviews, anecdotes, and tips from scene luminaries Run Last Click, Teamwork...2959truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/73-uk-games-expo-crowdfunding-interviews-12-realms-dead-throne-dized-and-game-on--59826417tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/327451151Sat, 10 Jun 2017 18:09:17 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week, following the Twits excursion to the UK Games Expo, we bring to you a collection of interviews related to board game crowdfunding, including current Kickstarter games 12 Realms Dungeonland and Dead Throne, Indiegogo-based tutorial and...1778truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/72-5-great-one-shot-and-filler-rpgs--59826424tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325517014Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:20:40 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe look at 5 great one shot and filler RPGs to play between campaigns - The Quiet Year, Fiasco, Paranoia, Goblin Quest, and The Sprawl! https://www.criticaltwits.com https://www.youtube.com/c/criticaltwits https://www.facebook.com/criticaltwits...4240truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/71-uk-games-expo-2017-preview--59826378tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/324088760Tue, 23 May 2017 12:55:17 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThe UK Games Expo is back! We've had a blast there the last couple of years, so we share what we're going to be up to and what we're looking forward to. www.criticaltwits.com www.youtube.com/c/criticaltwits www.soundcloud.com/criticaltwits...3693truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/70-noobs-guide-to-netrunner-terminal-directive-spoiler-free--59826428tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/322882105Tue, 16 May 2017 12:58:38 +0000Critical Twits NetworkSo, what is Terminal Directive, and how does it work? This week we discuss, spoiler free, the new FFG legacy card game, Terminal Directive. Netrunner noob, Aaron, poses the rest of the group questions about how the game functions and thoughts on how...3898truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/68-zombies-run-get-fit-play-games--59826408tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316060367Tue, 04 Apr 2017 14:40:54 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week Aaron and Brian share their experience of playing zombie survival game/run training app, Zombies, Run! They share their thoughts and feelings on a variety of fitness games, discuss the link between geeky pastimes and fitness, explain how ZR...3218truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-jokers-host-the-critical-twits-malifaux-podcast-collaboration-fest--59826479tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/314918297Tue, 28 Mar 2017 18:48:13 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThe Red Jokers: A Faux Show were kind enough to host the Critical Twits for a mega-episode of Malifaux discussion, including discussion of our favourite models, our differing approaches to tournament gaming, what would happen if we went Through The...9697truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/67-henchman-hardcore-monthly-malifaux-03-17--59826418tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/313672601Tue, 21 Mar 2017 21:54:26 +0000Critical Twits NetworkHenchman Hardcore is a system for 20 soulstone, henchman-led micro-games of Malifaux. They look perfect for beginners, newbies, and old hands wishing to spice up their game nights with a fresh challenge, as well as those looking for a way to get a...2408truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/66-netrunner-noobs-jinteki-corp-faction-beginner-s-guide--59826411tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/311593751Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:23:56 +0000Critical Twits NetworkJoin Joe and Brian as they run the rule over Netrunner's Jinteki faction. If you favour death-by-a-thousand-cuts, tricks and ruses, or plain old cyber-murder, Jinteki is the ancient, honorable bio-engineering conglomerate for you. Brian's stolen...6541truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/65-board-game-geek-top-11-quiz-out-takes-and-impromptu-film-criticism--59826406tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/310000927Tue, 28 Feb 2017 22:02:59 +0000Critical Twits Network65 - Board Game Geek Top 11 Quiz, Out-takes, And Impromptu Film Criticism by Critical Twits941truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/64-the-pandemic-epidemic-pandemic-expansions-contagion-legacy-and-cthulhu--59826425tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/309343785Fri, 24 Feb 2017 14:44:58 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week we look at the Pandemic Epidemic – the modern classic board game of disease control now has three expansions and five spin-offs. We take a close look at Pandemic itself, On the Brink, In the Lab, The Cure, Contagion, Pandemic Legacy, and...4690truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/63-nioh--59826420tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/307723353Tue, 14 Feb 2017 17:47:01 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week Joe and Brian examine Nioh, the Playstation 4-exclusive action-rpg from Team Ninja. Is it just another reskinned Dark Souls clone, or is there something special lurking within? Join us to find out. www.criticaltwits.com...2899truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-netrunner-noobs-our-first-store-championship--59826484tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/306934596Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:56:45 +0000Critical Twits NetworkRun is successful! We've made it to Brian and Aaron's competitive showdown - but only one can walk away as the new Critical Twits Netrunner champion. Which one of them will be victorious? Many thanks to the Hobbit Hole for being an awesome FLGS and...6361truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-rpg-basics-3-party-building-for-better-games--59826426tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/305659067Wed, 01 Feb 2017 21:53:50 +0000Critical Twits NetworkParty building is an important but oft-overlooked part of tabletop role play games - find out how to link your characters to maximise your fun at the RPG table with this week's episode! Find Friends of Podcast The Formal Gamer at...6249truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-monthly-malifaux-jan-2017-gaining-grounds-2017-and-crewfaux--59826436tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/304351250Tue, 24 Jan 2017 21:59:20 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis month we talk about Malifaux’s Gaining Grounds 2017 update – are the new strategies and schemes fun to play? We also discuss our love of malifaux gaming app Crewfaux. www.criticaltwits.com www.youtube.com/c/criticaltwits...5020truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-android-universe-netrunner-board-games-mainframe-and-new-angeles--59826483tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/303897797Sun, 22 Jan 2017 00:46:56 +0000Critical Twits Network***Apologies - we uploaded the wrong version of this track earlier in the week. This is the final edit. Sorry for any confusion caused*** We're back for another Board Talk episode! Netrunner has made us fall in love with the cyberpunk world of...4131truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-my-first-netrunner-tournament--59826433tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/301863341Tue, 10 Jan 2017 16:27:00 +0000Critical Twits NetworkBrian gives us the lowdown on his first tournament, 2016’s Charity Gift. We also give our tournament tips for new players, and discuss Legacy-style expansion Terminal Directive. Quinns’ Netrunner Tournament Story:...4019truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-2016-gaming-in-review--59826489tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/300953305Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:45:55 +0000Critical Twits Network2016 - a cursed year, a blasted year, a year that shall live in infamy for ages to come. But what about the games of 2016? We look at tabletop and video gaming highlights and lowlights from the last year. https://www.criticaltwits.com...4620truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-the-other-side-kickstarter-special--59826448tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/298699673Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:11:42 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWyrd Games have just launched their Kickstarter campaign for their bigger, pre-assembled version of Malifaux, The Other Side. Will we be backing? Find the Kickstarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1334239018/the-other-side-9...5091truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-games-to-play-with-non-gamers-christmas-special-2016--59826435tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/297749916Tue, 13 Dec 2016 19:02:49 +0000Critical Twits NetworkIt’s Christmas, and that means games – all the wrong ones. Let us guide you through the best games to play with friends and family this festive season! We discuss our individual top 5 fun, family-friendly games that are suitable to be played with...4487truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steam-greenlight-stak-bots-breakout-review-exclusive-interview-with-dogeared-games--59826377tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/297392564Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:09:10 +0000Critical Twits NetworkStak Bots is a card game based on battling robots - and the PC version is available now on Steam Greenlight. We review the video game version and talk to Tom, the designer at Dogeared Games responsible for the game, and also get a sneaky peek at his...925truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-dragonmeet-2016-elite-dangerous-rpg-sla-industries-star-trek-adventures-more--59826487tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296489266Tue, 06 Dec 2016 11:21:59 +0000Critical Twits NetworkOn this week's episode we head to London for Modiphius Entertainment's Dragonmeet Gaming Convention, where we learn all about several new and updated RPGs, including SLA Industries, Star Trek Adventures and the Elite Dangerous Roleplaying Game. We...3304truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-board-talk-november-2016--59826380tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/295322908Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:17:56 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis month we bring you the latest in board gaming news – we preview the Dragonmeet Convention, Games Workshop’s return to board gaming with Blood Bowl and Space Hulk, AEG’s Pretense and Light and Dark, the Through the Loop RPG Kickstarter and the...4725truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-part-2-of-2-shadows-of-esteren-dearg-kickstarter-actual-play-no-spoilers--59826493tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/293125857Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:52:35 +0000Critical Twits NetworkShadows of Esteren: Dearg Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1176616619/shadows-of-esteren-a-medieval-horror-rpg-dearg Skyler Nichol can be found at: https://twitter.com/azurethorn http://www.criticaltwits.com...7917truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-part-1-of-2-shadows-of-esteren-dearg-kickstarter-actual-play-no-spoilers--59826449tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/292687073Sat, 12 Nov 2016 12:57:14 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWho has been murdering the townsfolk of Gaern and mutilating their bodies, and why? Welcome to our actual play of Shadows of Esteren, the medieval Gothic horror roleplaying game. Esteren is currently kickstarting their brand new campaign book and...7169truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-goblin-quest-halloween-special--59826388tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290949350Tue, 01 Nov 2016 11:50:37 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week The Twits take on a live one-shot playthrough of the comedy tabletop roleplaying game Goblin Quest by Grant Howitt. It's All Hallows' Eve in the Great Battlecamp and the goblins want to throw the best Halloween party ever! from the...6083truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-monthly-malifaux-terrain-matters--59826431tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/289924990Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:23:40 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe're back with more Malifaux misadventures - this time, we cover the importance of terrain, from what to use, how to set up, how to use it to maximise your gaming fun, to how to build on the cheap. We also recommend some good suppliers of fancy...4616truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/49-board-talk-2-digital-board-games-lost-in-translation--59826394tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/288874099Tue, 18 Oct 2016 20:06:45 +0000Critical Twits NetworkGames that were once confined only to the tabletop but can now be found on PC, consoles or your mobile device, such as Stakbots, Agricola, Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride, Netrunner and Games Workshop's Blood Bowl and Talisman. Games inspired by the...5402truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-netrunner-noobs-2-tentative-meta-penetration--59826439tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/287129560Tue, 11 Oct 2016 10:30:51 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe're back with the second part of our ongoing Netrunner feature. Find out how our noobs, Aaron and Brian, are doing, learn all about our favourite cards, bask in our recommendations for other Netrunner content creators and discover how our 100 game...6912truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-rpg-basics-2-how-to-run-a-game--59826461tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285986582Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:54:15 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThe second in our series covering the basics of tabletop role playing games - this week we cover the Dos and Don'ts of DMing, how to plan an effective campaign and the tools available to help you in running your games! Rob joins us to share his...7450truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/46-eurogamer-expo-2016-egx-and-netrunner-malifaux-updates--59826440tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/284947040Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:55:09 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week Joe and Jamie head to to the annual Eurogamer Expo, EGX, where they discover shiny lights and queues as far as the eye can see! We also have an update for our Android Netrunner challenge as we catch up with Brian's progress to become...3464truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/45-board-talk-ffg-vs-gw-mergers-and-the-den--59826399tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/283806474Tue, 20 Sep 2016 17:23:58 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis is Board Talk for September 2017, where the Critical Twits kick back and shoot the breeze about what's new in the world of tabletop gaming. We talk about our visit to the The Den Games Cafe...5060truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-netrunner-for-noobs-1-our-run-begins--59826398tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/282751372Tue, 13 Sep 2016 18:31:05 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe've jacked in, stimmed up, and we're ready to take on Netrunner! This is the first in our ongoing series where we try to go from script kiddies to black hat hackers. Aaron and Brian are total noobs - under the tutelage of Joe and Jamie, can they get...4989truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-how-to-get-yourself-or-your-friends-into-malifaux--59826452tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/281702994Tue, 06 Sep 2016 20:37:27 +0000Critical Twits NetworkMalifaux is a brilliant tabletop skirmish game - but it can be intimidating to new players. Let us guide you through how to play, what crews and masters are easy to start with, and how to get good! Useful links: Wyrd Forum:...6251truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-rpg-basics-creating-compelling-player-characters--59826464tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/280595418Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:34:42 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThe first in our series covering the basics of tabletop role playing games - we start with the players, and offer up our tips on how to create compelling player characters. We take you through how to consider rules, background, and personality, and...6330truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-mutant-year-zero-genlab-alpha-mega-review--59826492tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/279557422Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:50:14 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week sees us take a full, in-depth look at Mutant Year Zero: Genlab Alpha, the post-apocalyptic tabletop role playing game (RPG) from Modiphius and Free League/Fria Ligan. We're proud to have our gaming group's DM, and the group's newest member,...7811truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-deck-building-from-dominion-to-mystic-vale--59826454tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/278537173Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:44:08 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week we take a look at the modern board game phenomenon that is the deck building game. We look more closely at Rio Grande's Dominion and Arctic Scavengers, TMG's Cthulhu Realms, and AEG's card crafting game Mystic Vale. Please remember to like,...4002truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-fan-flicking-tastic-ice-cool-cube-quest-terror-in-meeple-city--59826482tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/277534419Tue, 09 Aug 2016 17:56:50 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week's podcast looks at all the fun you can have with skill-based flicking games, as well as puns on the word "flicking". We check out Brain Games' Ice Cool, Gamewright's Cube Quest, and Repos Production's Terror In Meeple City (formerly known as...3465truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-ripples-of-fate-master-review-monthly-malifaux-08-16--59826462tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/276521561Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:42:02 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis month we take a proper look at the seven new masters in Malifaux's upcoming Ripples of Fate supplement - the Guild's Nellie Cochrane, the Ten Thunders' Asami Tanaka, the Resurrectionists' Reva, the Outcasts' Parker Barrows, the Gremlins' Zipp,...4608truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-is-pokemon-go-actually-any-good--59826475tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/275480861Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:40:04 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week we discuss the gaming phenomenon that is Pokemon Go, one of the most popular mobile games ever - but is it actually any good? Let us know what you think in the comments! Twitter: twitter.com/Critical_Twits YouTube:...4858truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-why-we-don-t-games-workshop-no-more--59826432tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/274398106Tue, 19 Jul 2016 16:07:46 +0000Critical Twits NetworkIn this episode we ask: WTF is going on with Games Workshop? We were all huge Games Workshop fans (one of us even managed a GW store) but none of us are active any more - we ask whether it's us or GW that has changed, why, and what could bring us back...4754truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-brexit-the-board-game--59826434tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/273340899Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:04:30 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe take a long, hard look at the news in this week's podcast and wonder: what would Brexit be like if it was a board game? Let us know what you think in the comments! Twitter: https://twitter.com/critical_twits Facebook:...2429truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-haunted-houses-resident-evil-7-anatomy-gone-home--59826470tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/272307499Tue, 05 Jul 2016 17:23:07 +0000Critical Twits NetworkIn this week's podcast we take a trip through three of video games' latest haunted houses - Capcom's Resident Evil 7: Beginning Hour, Kitty Horrorshow's Anatomy, and Fullbright Co.'s Gone Home. Spoilers abound, so use the contents to avoid them if...5133truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-monthly-malifaux-ripples-of-fate-shifting-loyalties-log-4-june-2016--59826437tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/271281724Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:41:37 +0000Critical Twits NetworkJoin us for our monthly Malifaux podcast rundown for June 2016! This month we're looking at the upcoming Masters for Ripples of Fate, and continue with explaining our choice of Masters in our ongoing Shifting Loyalties campaign. Twitter:...5417truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-dice-masters-2016-uk-nationals-round-up-critical-twits-podcast--59826442tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/270204841Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:56:15 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe went to the UK games Expo, we saw a lot of dice, but did we conquer? Find out here as Friend of Podcast Joe Lewin relives his UK Dice Masters Nationals 2016 experience, and interviews the charming Dice Masters blogger True Mister Six and Dice...6904truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-interviews-guild-ball-geeknson-syrinscape-sleeper-escape-the-nightmare-the-networks--59826415tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/269628993Fri, 17 Jun 2016 18:25:00 +0000Critical Twits Network00:00 - Expo Discussion 5:39 - Guild Ball Season 2 29:37 - Geeknson 52:03 - Syrinscape 1:10:39 - Sleeper: Orphans of the Cold War 1:28:38 - Escape The Nightmare 1:42: 55 - The Networks Rejoice, the second coming is here! The second coming of our UK...7501truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-uk-games-expo-lantern-oligarchy-and-arcane-blaster-casters--59826458tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/269048934Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:12:36 +0000Critical Twits NetworkCONTENTS: Expo Discussion 00:00 Lantern: Lost In the Dark: 13:56 Oligarchy CCG: 37:39 Arcane Blaster Casters: 1:17:22 This week we discuss our experience of the 2016 UK Games Expo and bring forth a mighty collection of interviews and...6435truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-john-robertson-in-conversation--59826491tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/268524623Fri, 10 Jun 2016 22:04:50 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThe Critical Twits caught up with comedian John Robertson, creator of the Dark Room, at the 2016 UK Games Expo for an interview. We talk games, underpants, tattoos, and life in general with this incredibly funny man. Find John Robertson here:...5715truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-28-dice-masters-tournament-training--59826455tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/266748530Tue, 31 May 2016 10:29:24 +0000Critical Twits NetworkFriend of Podcast, Joe, takes us through some of the tactics and teams needed for hardcore competitive Dice Masters, in preparation for the UK National Championships at the UK Games Expo. You can find our first Dice Masters podcast, an introduction...4140truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-27-uk-games-expo-preview--59826457tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/265668426Tue, 24 May 2016 12:34:52 +0000Critical Twits NetworkA preview of the UK Games Expo held at the NEC in Birmingham where we discuss the games and events we are most looking forward to, alongside revelations about our anti-social attitudes. We'll be tweeting live on the day through @Critical_Twits ,...3882truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-26-malifaux-shifting-loyalties-pt-3-variant-rules-through-the-breach-making-boards--59826456tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/264597996Tue, 17 May 2016 18:44:05 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe're back with the third round of our Malifaux: Shifting Loyalties campaign log, and this week we're looking at the variant rules, the boards we've built, and linking our campaign to our brand-new Through The Breach tabletop role playing game...2528truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-2-player-tabletop-games-hive-crokinole-aeronauts--59826409tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/263441389Tue, 10 May 2016 18:09:12 +0000Critical Twits NetworkBrian and Aaron take a long hard look at two player games Hive, Crokinole, and Aeronauts, as well as some video games for two. If you enjoy this podcast, please like, share, and subscribe. Twitter: https://twitter.com/critical_twits4098truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep24-dark-souls-3-first-impressions--59826447tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/262338894Tue, 03 May 2016 19:30:42 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe loved Dark Souls 1 and Bloodborne, and most of us hated Dark Souls 2. Only Brian played Demon's Souls, and he knows nothing. So, what do we think of the first part of Dark Souls 3?4711truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-dice-masters--59826410tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/261024471Tue, 26 Apr 2016 18:54:36 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week we learn to play Wizkid's Dicemasters with the assistance of our friend Joe. Is the collectable card effort worth the money? We will ever play this again? Importantly, is it fun? If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a like, subscribe, or...2662truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-shifting-loyalties-malifaux-campaign-part-2--59826444tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/259879414Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:10:35 +0000Critical Twits NetworkFind the first part here: https://soundcloud.com/criticaltwits/critical-twits-podcast-18-malifaux-shifting-loyalties-campaign-pt1 Welcome to the second part of our Malifaux Shifting Loyalties campaign, where we discuss our second round, carnivorous...3861truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-bloodborne-weighed-and-measured--59826473tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/258676611Tue, 12 Apr 2016 20:06:25 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week the Critical Twits Weigh and Measure the Playstation 4 exclusive action RPG Bloodborne. Does it hold up after nearly a year? And is it destined to be just a sad, forgotten precursor to Dark Souls 3?4869truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-9-video-games-you-need-to-play--59826480tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/257469037Tue, 05 Apr 2016 18:02:09 +0000Critical Twits NetworkCThis podcast we compete to recommend games that the other Twits need to play. This episode is a treasure-trove of some of our favourite games and the source of a really awkward argument about jam. Find us on Twitter:...5824truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-gaming-disappointments--59826438tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/255865865Tue, 29 Mar 2016 19:04:43 +0000Critical Twits NetworkJoin us for a podcast run-down of the most disappointing moments in gaming. Featuring sadness, upset, and swearing.4270truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-malifaux-shifting-loyalties-campaign-pt1--59826488tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/254297137Tue, 22 Mar 2016 19:36:52 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week we invite our good friends Joe, James, and Rob to join us for the start of our Malifaux: Shifting Loyalties campaign. We're missing Colin but more than make up for it with a detailed explanation of Shifting Loyalties, tales of past...3057truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-puzzle-board-games-dimension-dixit-mysterium--59826459tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/252060498Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:43:42 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week we discuss three of our favourite puzzle board games; Dimension, Dixit and Mysterium. Prepare for your minds to be blown (or at least gently caressed).2779truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep16-batman-arkham-knight-weighed-and-measured--59826465tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/250877944Tue, 08 Mar 2016 19:33:28 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week we Weigh and Measure Batman Arkham Knight and ask, does it make a suitable end for Rocksteady's Batman series? If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a like, subscribe, or check out our YouTube gaming channel at...4677truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-relationships-in-video-and-role-playing-games--59826477tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/249698754Tue, 01 Mar 2016 19:19:19 +0000Critical Twits NetworkGames of all kinds are a great way to meet new people, real or fictional. We discuss the ways that different types of game portray, encourage, and reward relationships within them, what they get right, and what they get wrong.5586truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-pt2-fiasco-live-six-shooters-opium-and-dynamite--59826460tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/248548925Tue, 23 Feb 2016 19:59:28 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe left our intrepid anti-heroes in the midst of an explosion. Who will triumph in our blood-soaked Western of betrayal, bullets, and bad, bad bastards? If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a like, subscribe, or check out our YouTube gaming...2822truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-pt1-fiasco-live--59826471tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/247379933Tue, 16 Feb 2016 18:40:01 +0000Critical Twits NetworkA live playthrough of the tabletop roleplaying game Fiasco from Bully Pulpit Games. We build our very own Wild West scenario and watch it all inevitably fall apart. Aaron bullies, Brian schemes, and Colin is surprisingly good at accents.4922truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-an-introduction-to-roleplay--59826416tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/246251328Tue, 09 Feb 2016 20:12:05 +0000Critical Twits NetworkJoin us as we introduce you to the tabletop roleplaying hobby! Everything you ever needed to get started, and a tonne of tips for those that already have. Plus, in true RPG fashion, we flesh out our meagre backstories for your amusement.4982truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-guild-ball-critical-hit-or-miss--59826469tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/245155184Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:34:28 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe run the rule over miniature skirmish/football game hybrid Guild Ball - is it a critical hit or miss? We discuss rules and models, do some chanting, sing a little song and Brian runs a bonus "Banter!" round that was meant to be ironic until he got...4728truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-tales-from-the-wasteland-fallout-comedy-special--59826443tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/243920514Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:38:16 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWelcome to our first comedy special, combining tales from the wastes of Fallout 4 with our own Mutant Radio station and a good old-fashioned singalong at the end.2171truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep10-fallout-4-weighed-and-measured--59826422tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/242800606Tue, 19 Jan 2016 22:25:37 +0000Critical Twits NetworkA new irregular segment where we dive in deeper then a lead-lined Jacques Cousteau and give you the comprehensive long view review of a recent game. This time: Fallout 4. We've wandered the waste, recycled a whole load of dirty ashtrays and searched...5717truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-gaming-review-of-2015-and-2016-preview-live--59826476tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/240567745Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWas 2015 a good year for games? Is 2016 worth getting excited about? Will the Twits be able to cope with a doing this live? Will we ever learn to stop overusing rhetorical questions? Tweet us on @Critical_Twits with your favourite games of the last...3866truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-dragonmeet-gaming-convention--59826419tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/237751989Wed, 16 Dec 2015 01:03:52 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week the Critical Twits discuss the Modiphius convention, Dragonmeet! We go gaga for Guild Ball, dig Devil's Run, expound upon X-Corp, admire the Amberden Affair, and ruminate on our next roleplay game (marvellous Mindjammer or lovely Laundry...5054truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-malifaux-review--59826472tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/235668974Wed, 02 Dec 2015 01:11:51 +0000Critical Twits NetworkThis week we break open the secrets of the Malifaux starter set. We marvel at Colin's ability to handle tiny things, revel in Brian's enthusiam and find out Aaron has learned to love again.6874truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-pt-2-science-fiction-special--59826474tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/234380209Mon, 23 Nov 2015 19:01:18 +0000Critical Twits NetworkPart two of the science fiction special, where we talk tabletop RPGs: Star Wars and Paranoia. Critial Twits Top Tips appears to explain how to make combat fun and engaging in role playing sessions. We also discuss what happened to the Halo series and...5461truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep6-pt1-science-fiction-special--59826423tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/232936016Fri, 13 Nov 2015 19:01:18 +0000Critical Twits Network*Warning* Spoilers for Risk Legacy from 56 minutes to 1 hour and 14 minutes.*Warning ends* Using technology that would make 1950's sci-fi authors run screaming, we talk about something the same decade would find old hat, boardgames. We discuss Arctic...5571truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-pt-3-horror-special--59826429tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/231899519Fri, 06 Nov 2015 22:07:24 +0000Critical Twits NetworkWe've found a small place of safety. Please listen to us tell our tales of whether Dark Souls was scarier than Bloodborne. We also discuss Betrayal at House on the Hill and Arkham Horror, hoping that one day a boardgame will make us as scared as we...3430truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-pt-2-horror-special--59826445tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/231397111Tue, 03 Nov 2015 18:53:25 +0000Critical Twits NetworkHave the Twits survived? Listen now to find out! Covering horrific video games of all stripes, and puns. A life-threateningly large number of puns... Thanks to esperri for Chainsaw noise.3778truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-pt-1-horror-special--59826463tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/230849911Fri, 30 Oct 2015 21:57:14 +0000Critical Twits NetworkTrapped by a sinister madman, the Twits must podcast their way to freedom. Unfortunate, given that they couldn't fight their way out of a poorly-recycled paper bag during a particularly vicious downpour. Discussion of the tabletop RPG Call of Cthulhu,...3024truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-pt-2-skulduggery-special--59826486tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/230546418Wed, 28 Oct 2015 22:56:25 +0000Critical Twits NetworkHumorous discussion of subterfuge in roleplaying and video games. Covering Batman's crying-about-your-parents minigame, that time Colin killed our gaming group, demonic bargains, the X-Files, and how to effectively punch a monkey. Correction: psychic...5391truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-pt-1-skulduggery-special--59826451tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/229853186Sat, 24 Oct 2015 10:10:57 +0000Critical Twits NetworkToday we talk about sneaky boardgames, Codenames, Resistance and Sheriff of Nottingham. Shhh, tell everybody.4144truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-pt-2-fantasy-special--59826467tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/229302090Tue, 20 Oct 2015 19:43:35 +0000Critical Twits NetworkHear ye! A discussion on Pathfinder, Dungeons and Dragons, Lords of Waterdeep, consequences in RPGs, sexy peasants, beardcraft, banning Monopoly, and diptheria. Colin has memory problems, Brian wishes he was an elf, and Aaron hates the very foundation...3798truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-pt-1-fantasy-edition--59826430tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/228713751Fri, 16 Oct 2015 19:39:33 +0000Critical Twits NetworkGood morrow! Hark ye, and hear our conflabulations upon The Witcher 3, Dragon Age, assorted fantasy authors, and sexy sexy dragons. Starring Sir Gaseous of Hotpoint, Mr Darcy, and a man who cannot count. Credit to sonsdebarcelona for 'group fighting'...2779truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-pt-2-post-apocalypse-special--59826441tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/228239043Tue, 13 Oct 2015 17:44:41 +0000Critical Twits NetworkA whole episode spent pondering Mutant: Year Zero from Modiphius Press, a post-apocalyptic tabletop roleplaying game that, quite frankly, we love. Enjoy! And a special thanks to guitarguy1985 for air raid noise found on Freesound.3512truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-pt-1-post-apocalypse-special--59826466tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/227687064Fri, 09 Oct 2015 19:57:24 +0000Critical Twits NetworkIn which we fall out over Fallout, rage about Rage, and lose the thread on Threads. Also featuring hipster zombie survival tips, shambling asthmatics, outdated political references, parental sponge warnings, Call of Duty: Duty Calls Modern Ops Warfare...3061truefull