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- 1 weeks ago1h 1m
Weird little squiggles
Welcome to “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question too esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts. Ava and Tim, the dream team, are back behind the mics for another episode of questions and queries. This time round they tackle mixed priority tables for RPGs and answer a question about humour in games and what makes them laughOur show notes links to games and sources we mention in running order. Games will have their BGG entry linked to, though we recognise that is not the only source of information on games. Games mentionedPathfinderCall of CthulhuBlades in the Dark - Forged in the Dark Vibes - Forthcoming from MacGuffin and Co Out of SortsMonikersCosmic EncounterBeyond The SunTaco Goat Cheese PizzaJiangnanOther things mentionedSession ZeroOur SocialsMusic by Fae Spencer on Pixabay Tim ClareBlueskyWebsiteAva FoxfortBlueskyWebsiteIain McAllisterBlueskyWebsite
- Apr 10, 202651 min
Cone Shaped Dominance
Welcome to “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question too esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts. Ava and Iain are returned from Airecon and have a bunch of convention related questions to ask? What sort of games do you bring to a convention? How do you deal with feelings of being overwhelmed? What are the worst table habits, and can you come up with ways to fix them? Our show notes links to games and sources we mention in running order. Games will have their BGG entry linked to, though we recognise that is not the only source of information on games. Games mentionedCross CluesNewsboysDominant SpeciesMagical AthleteEternal DecksStationfallWir sind das Volk!: 2+2Other things mentionedEssenGenconAireconOur SocialsMusic by Fae Spencer on Pixabay Tim ClareBlueskyWebsiteAva FoxfortBlueskyWebsiteIain McAllisterBlueskyWebsite
- Mar 6, 202650 min
I learnt it from you
Welcome to “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question too esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts. Podcast Daddy Iain McAllister is back along with Ava Foxfort to answer questions about the digital to analogue divide in RPGs, the use of strategy guides, and how, or even if, they record their play stats. Our show notes links to games and sources we mention in running order. Games will have their BGG entry linked to, though we recognise that is not the only source of information on games. Games mentioned7th sea second edition Kickstarter AbsurdiaAsher’s RidgeYazeeba’s Bed & BreakfastWanderhomeBrindlewood Bay - Character Keeper BalatroOther things mentionedRoll20Iain’s Triangle Agency Reviewitch.ioAgon Character SheetBits & MortarBG StatsObsidianOur SocialsMusic by Fae Spencer on Pixabay Tim ClareBlueskyWebsiteAva FoxfortBlueskyWebsiteIain McAllisterBlueskyWebsite
- Feb 20, 20261h 20m
Run out of sense
Welcome to “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question too esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts. In this episode Ava and Tim answer a question about how to be a more collaborative player in an RPG and how to go about culling your boardgame collection. Our show notes links to games and sources we mention in running order. Games will have their BGG entry linked to, though we recognise that is not the only source of information on games. Games mentionedDungeons & DragonsPathfinderApocalypse WorldTwilight ImperiumBlood On the ClocktowerEl GrandeOther things mentionedComedian dies in the middle of a joke Music by Fae Spencer on Pixabay Our SocialsTim ClareBlueskyWebsiteAva FoxfortBlueskyWebsiteIain McAllisterBlueskyWebsite
- Jan 23, 20261h 3m
The tyranny of structurelessness
Welcome to “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question too esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts. In the latest episode of But Why Vikings?, Tim and Ava dive into the etiquette around bringing your games to someone else’s games night, and the role that Boardgame Arena plays in their gaming lives and what impact they think it has had on the hobby.Games mentionedZombicide RootCarcassone The GangThe MindBroom ServiceLe HavreOther things mentionedSaashi and SaashiBoardgame Arena Our SocialsTim ClareBlueskyWebsiteAva FoxfortBlueskyWebsiteIain McAllisterBlueskyWebsite
- Jan 9, 202649 min
Eyebrows are Fair Game
Welcome to “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question too esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts. In this episode Ava and Iain discuss the assumptions folk can make around game products being in-world objects and how it can alter perception of the experience. They also look at the pitfalls of ‘no-communication’ games and where the wiggle room can be in such titles. Finally they answer a very strange question about consumption. Our show notes links to games and sources we mention in running order. Games will have their BGG entry linked to, though we recognise that is not the only source of information on games. Games mentionedTriangle AgencyAdventures of Baron MuchausenBlockbuster video gameCBR PNKSomething is wrong here GloomhavenD&DLovecraftesqueMafia de CubaHanabiThe GangThe MindBattlestar Galactica Grizzled EverdellAzulThrough the AgesOther things mentionedCATSOur SocialsTim ClareBlueskyWebsiteAva FoxfortBlueskyWebsiteIain McAllisterBlueskyWebsite
- Dec 12, 202549 min
I love a 'What do?'
Welcome to “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question too esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts. In this episode Ava and Iain address the controversy around using the term ‘Gateway Games’ and look at the games they frequently use to introduce folk to the hobby. Changing tack they also look at how to teach games digitally over platforms like Boardgame ArenaOur show notes links to games and sources we mention in running order. Games will have their BGG entry linked to, though we recognise that is not the only source of information on games. Games mentionedTrailblazersMonopolyHallertauCavernaAgricolaPatchworkInto the OddSpotsGang of DicePictionary RiskCan’t StopKing of TokyoThe MindMonsdrawsityHigh TideOther things mentionedBoardgame ArenaTabletop SimulatorMusic by Fae Spencer on Pixabay Our SocialsTim ClareBlueskyWebsiteAva FoxfortBlueskyWebsiteIain McAllisterBlueskyWebsite
- Nov 28, 202551 min
A lazy susan of interest cakes
Welcome to “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question too esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts. In this episode Ava and Tim dive into the mail bag and come up with 2 questions from our lovely listeners. They think about hyperfixating on games and how it can affect your relationships as well as the potential benefits of gaming solo.Our show notes links to games and sources we mention in running order. Games will have their BGG entry linked to, though we recognise that is not the only source of information on games. Games mentionedCottage GardenWarhammerSuper MarioMage KnightHallertauNusjfordAgricolaOranienburger CanalLe HavreOther things mentionedMonotropismJunji ItoRed DwarfOur SocialsTim ClareBlueskyWebsiteAva FoxfortBlueskyWebsiteIain McAllisterBlueskyWebsite
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About But Why Vikings?
Any unanswered questions at your gaming table? Ava Foxfort, Tim Clare, and Iain McAllister mull over tabletop conudrums: from etiquette at the table to recommendations, to historical research. These 3 ludological agony aunts will give your queries the attention they deserve.
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