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Rise of Empires

Ron introduces the board game, Rise of Empires. It's a civilization building game that can be played inside of an evening. Resources are limited and conflict is inevitable, but swift. Careful planning will keep you in contention for victory. Rise of Empires Style: Board Game Designed by: Martin Wallace Players: 2-5 Play Time: 180 minutes Ages: 12+ MSRP: $55.00

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We start out today's show with Jess Hartley's One Geek To Another audio segment. Be sure to check out her blog for the written version. Out of the Box strikes a deal with Sonic. Catan makes the wall street journal. The second first game master's conference is just around the corner. It sounds a bit like a bank name, doesn't it? Some games and other products we talked about include Knights of the Dinner Table, Sonic Legends, Summerland, Eve: Conquests, Rise of Empires, The Supernatural ...

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Ron takes us to ancient Rome in the board game, The Downfall of Pompeii. Lava is eating up the town and you have to get your people out to safety for victory. You are literally throwing your opponent's pieces in the volcano. He with the most survivors wins the game. The Downfall of Pompeii Publisher: Mayfair Games Style: Board Game Designed by: Klause-Jürgen Wrede Players: 2-4 Play Time: 45 minutes Ages: 10+ MSRP: $45.00

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Derek Rex interviews Zev Shlasinger of Z-Man Games at Gen Con, 2009. Z-Man Games, Inc. is a publisher of games. The company was formed by New Yorker, Zev Shlasinger, in 1999 to bring back Shadowfist, one of the best multiplayer Collectable Card Games ever made. With the success of Shadowfist, Z-Man Games published its first B-Movie card game, Grave Robbers from Outer Space, and from that point on it was decided to continue to make fun, innovative games.

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Put this one on your priority listen list. Haiti needs your support immediately, and DriveThruRPG.com has coordinated a limited time opportunity to receive over $1400 in product for a $20 donation to Haiti. The proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders to provide relief to the victims of the Haiti earthquakes. Smaller donations are also encouraged and matched by DriveThruRPG. We would also like to thank everyone that is a part of this effort. Great financial sacrifices have been made by m ...

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Derek Rex interviews Russel Bailey at Gen Con, 2009. Russell Bailey is a writer and game designer at White Wolf Publishing, where he develops the Vampire product line. His interests include computer programming and lying about the sex lives of dead people, both of which he has done for a living. Like all writers, he lives with cats.

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We have some great feedback that brought up a number of topics and games. Tucson's next GameMaster's Conference is right around the corner. Jess hartley is on Wired's list of sexist geeks, vote for her today! Accent Your Character gets another great plug as a way to spruce up your characters. TomG has his spot and brings up the game, 3:16 Carnage Amongst the Stars. We also hear from the podcast, Hamishakia. If you find any more great links about today's show topics, be sure to post th ...

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Ron takes us on a ride with the card game, Station Master. You want your passengers to ride the nicest trains and leave the livestock cars to your opponents. Manipulate the cars to suit your interests and sucker everyone else into choosing unwisely. It will help you to do some quick math on your feet to maximize your score. Station Master Publisher: Mayfair Games Style: Card Game Designed by: Chris Baylis Players: 3-8 Play Time: 30-45 minutes Ages: 10+ MSRP: $20.00

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We're back and ready to celebrate our 100th episode and tackle the new year. As you might expect, we played a bunch of games over the holiday season. A small sample of them include Sorry Sliders, Pack & Stack, World Without End, 7 ATE 9, Penny for my Thoughts, Diaspora, and Blood and Honor. Sign up now for the Caribbean Cruise with Gamer Adventures. Everyone is always glad they went on the cruise. The only danger is you won't want to come home. We also tip our hat to Have Games Will ...

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Today we each have some of our own resolutions, but the most fun comes from the resolutions we each have picked for each other.  Be sure to leave your resolutions in the comments below!  We look forward to responding when we wake up from the party.

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Derek takes us on a wild trading adventure with the board game, Heart of Africa. This unique bidding and turn system forces a different look at play. Manipulate the market and gain control of the right resources to gain the score you need for victory. In this one, timing is also key. Heart of Africa Publisher: Phalanx Games Style: Board Game Designed by: Andreas Steding Players: 2-5 Play Time: 60 minutes Ages: 8+ MSRP: $45.00

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We hope you enjoying the rest of your holiday season. Whatever traditions that may include, we hope some of it inclues some games. We have a close look at a number of great games that are coming up. Don is preparing to go on a cruise with gamer adventures. Be sure to come with me on the next one! Games today includes The Downfall of Pompeii, Hector & Achillies, Blunders, Spoils, Comuni, Dawg the RPG, Shotgun Diaries, Neuroshima Hex, and Runepunk.

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Jess Hartley just released Instant Antagonist: The Selfish Succubus. We get an inside look at this system neutral supplement and some good ideas for our roleplaying campaigns. This spawns the entire discussion today of not just the bad guys, but putting some depth in your heroes as well.

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We're deep in the holiday season and are giving the gift of game. Today's show is about matching the game to the recipient so they are sure to enjoy it. You will hear a bunch of games mentioned during today's show. Please, post your ideas and your thoughts in the comments below and have a safe and happy holiday season. We'll be back next week with a bit of a deeper look at a number of good ones we have been playing lately.  

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Dave gives us a look at the board game, The First World War. Be a part of history as the events of the first world war unfold with you in the driver's seat. Begin with the assassination of the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and end as expected in November of 1918. The First World War Publisher: Phalanx Games Style: Board Game Designed by: Ted Racier Players: 2-4 Play Time: 4-8 hours Ages: 12+ MSRP: $45.00

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We start the show with some updates on those writing submissions and where we are headed with it. So far, we have seen some entertaining articles. Thank you for that. The world's second gamermaster conference is being held in Amsterdam, called AmsterDM. Other links in today's show inlcude All About Dice and the d20 Toolbox. Also be sure to check out foolster's blogmarks.  

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Today, we talk about the social dynamics over the table, specifically when it comes to player leadership and character leadership.

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Atlantis is sinking and you must run for your lives and grab as much loot as you can on the way out. Derek leads us on this tile collecting adventure. While the path slowly gives away to to the sea, your best chance of success is to balance your race to the end with your point collecting greedy side. This one has already received a lot of play in our little town and will continue to come out. Atlantis Publisher: Mayfair Games Style: Tile Game Designed by: Leo Colvini Players: 2-4 Pl ...

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Its all about the games today – games such as: Ring-O Flamingo Warmachine Atlantis Shenandoah Secrets of Morocco GURPS: Magic GURPS: Thaumatology Mile High Dragon, for CyberGeneration Kingsburg Chrononauts

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Today we tease you with some upcoming plans for the pulp gamer network and throw out an opportunity for writers. We have some great discussion today, all spurred by your feedback from the show. Some plugs today include The RPG Haven Podcast, Emerald City Game Fest, and of course, Uncle Bear. Our famous TomG also has a blog, where he posts a lot of his feedback to this and other shows.

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