Tabletop and Beyond: Recent Episodes
Justin Smith, Jason Bales, and Dan Pomeroy
Join hosts Dan, Jason, and Justin as they discuss their passion for gaming! Tabletop gaming–RPGs, strategy, war gaming, coop, and card games–is their main focus, but that won’t prevent them from getting into gaming-related topics in the video game industry and other entertainment. Tune in weekly and subscribe for the latest content!
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Justin and Dan review the lists of the participants in the 2024 NOVA Open Warcry GT.
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Justin is joined by Jason, Dan ( @thesaltyseagames ) and Rob ( @3Heroes1Chaff ) to determine if the Ydrilan Riverblades are as bad as you think they are. Also, they work through some mission options for the NOVA Open Warcry GT in August 2024. Tell us what you think!00:00:00 - Intro00:01:40 - Hobby Table00:19:45 - Warcry News00:32:00 - Ydrilan Riverblades Breakdown01:08:00 - NOVA Open MissionsYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Justin, Jason, and Dan pour through the major changes of the FAQ and evaluate the impact for Warcry. They ran out of time to talk about the Riverblades, but they did jump into a discussion of what a Warcry ITC could look like.You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Justin and Dan are joined by Girthdemon Rob to talk about what we lost, what we gained, and what the future of Warcry portends with AOS 4.0.
Let us know what you think about all of the changes!
Justin, Jason, and Dan talk about Living Card Games (apparently a trademarked terms from Fantasy Flight Games). These are different from Collectable Card Games and are more story driven.....and they are awesome! Check out what we think about LCGs00:00:00 - Intro00:02:17 - Geek Week00:26:53 - Geek News00:46:30 - Main Topic: LCGsYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Justin is joined by Rob, Peter, Kyle, and Mike from @3Heroes1Chaff to talk about Order of Azyr, which includes Hexbane's Hunters and Saviours of Cinderfall. We also talk a bit about the upcoming adepticon convention and mission design. Let us know what you think!00:00:00 - Intro00:07:15 - Hobby Table00:29:39 - Warcry News00:54:50 - Faction Focus: Order of Azyr01:52:10 - Mission DesignYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbe... to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Justin and Jason talk about the most popular roleplaying game in the world....and how to fix it. What do you think? Does it even need fixing?00:00:00 - Intro00:01:28 - Geek Week00:18:42 - Geek News00:35:55 - Main Topic: Fixing DnDYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Dan ( @thesaltyseagames ) and Justin are joined by acclaimed Twin Falls Dispossesed player, Matt. They talk about the other two factions of Cities of Sigmar as well as recap some of the winners of the major tournaments around the world. 00:00:00 - Intro00:03:23 - Hobby Table00:15:23 - Warcry News00:32:56 - Faction Focus: Darkling Covens00:57:30 - Faction Focus: Dispossessed01:30:30 - Events HighlightsYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Justin, Dan, and Lincoln share their thoughts about the Pendragon 6E RPG from Chaosium.00:00:00 - Intro00:02:20 - Geek Week00:20:48 - Geek News00:47:15 - Main Topic - Pendragon 6E RPGYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Jason breaks out his Christmas present and we talk about Awaken Realms' hefty 4x space game: ISS Vanguard. It is a great game, and we hope you like the review!00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 - Geek Week00:24:50 - Geek News00:38:05 - Main Topic - ISS VanguardYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Justin, Dan, and Rob (the Girthdemon himself) come together to dive into Cities of Sigmar and discuss whether or not Divine Blessings are good for the game. We'd love to know what your cities builds are and whether or not you use blessings yourself!You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Justin, Jason, and Dan get together and talk about New Year's Resolutions. They first review how well they met their previous year's goals, and set some new ones for the upcoming year. What are your resolutions or goals you have for gaming in 2024?You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Dan, Jason, and Justin talk about the Blacktalons: are they good? They also talk about tips that you can do to get better.You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Justin, Jason, and Dan give their review of the new Walking Dead Universe RPG from @FreeLeaguePublishing . We absolutely loved it, and hopefully you can tell why in our review.You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Justin, Jason, and Dan review Chaosium 's recent solo RPG adventure: Alone Against the Static. Check out what we think of this module that is very reminiscent of a Choose Your Own Adventure!You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Justin and Jason dive into their favorite games they played at GUILDCON 2023. Which ones have you played?You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Dan ( @thesaltyseagames ) and Javi (Diomedan) join Justin to breakdown the Vulkyn Flameseekers and talk about what makes good mission objectives, including secondaries. Let us know what you think in the comments!You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Justin welcomes special guest Nils Hintze to the show to talk about his lovely creation: Vaesen RPG. This RPG is a darling of the Tabletop Community, winning Ennies, and just being an amazing book to dive into. Join us as we talk about the inspiration behind Vaesen and how to play the game (the stats for the Vaesen will amaze you)!You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Justin and Dan welcome special guest, Paul Fricker, to the show. Paul is a legendary writer and editor for @ChaosiumInc , and we are happy to have him talk about his works, his new position with Chaosium, and how to bump up that fear factor in your RPGs.You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Justin, Jason, and Dan ( @TheSaltySea ) are joined by Mike S. to talk about the new Ogor Mawpack and if they are good enough as five fighters to survive the competitive landscape. They also explore what a player Code of Conduct would look like in the competitive landscape.You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Jonathon Myhre AKA Mr Dragonbane joins the show to talk about @FreeLeaguePublishing 's new RPG: Dragonbane. This RPG is a refresh of the original Swedish "not-DnD" game that came out in the 1980s. WE had a chance to play it at GenCon, and it was lots of fun. Check out the show to see if this is something you'd be into!You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Join Justin and Jason as they talk with Anthony from Petro Gaming Group about their upcoming Wizard Miners game! Wizards basting their way through a mine with spells! This is a game that we've played several times at GenCon, is family friendly, and we absolutely love it! Check them out: https://petrogaminggroup.com/wizard-miners/00:00:00 - Intro00:01:50 - Geek Week00:15:39 - Wizard MinersYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond/ to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Justin, Jason, and Dan ( @TheSaltySea ) talk about the recent NOVA Open Warcry GT. In the breakdown, they talk about the good the bad, and the ugly, and what TOs can takeaway for other tournaments they would like to run. WE would love to hear what you think about it!You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Darcy Bono @DarcyBonoCreations joins us to talk about her recent work, and what it's like being thrust into GW's spotlight! Darcy is one of our favorite artists and definitely has the geek creds to back it up (even if it is going to watch Beauty and the Beast by herself in a movie theater!)You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Dan Herrera and Justin do a complete review of all the lists submitted for the 2023 NOVA Open Warcry Grand Tournament. The folks have come out to play, and it is going to be amazing! What do you think of the submitted lists?To see the presentation click here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KA5COqw2IbHVFA6i6b02cIHtWlMdK1WJJzuSsmv6nRs/edit?usp=sharingTo follow along the scoring for the NOVA Open Warcry GT, click here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a0UDDLNd1VDUzfrHr3nxZgUB8kW4csb3ZA-zJVXhvCg/edit?usp=sharingYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Robert Schwalb joins us to talk about his latest and maybe greatest project Shadow of the Weird Wizard, which is live right now on Kickstarter! We get the rare glimpse into Rob's mind as he explain how SotWW's fundamental differences will make it a different experience from Shadow of the Demon Lord. Check it out and be sure to back this before it is too late!!!SotWW Kickstarter: http://kck.st/3Yn9gkJSchwalb Entertainment: https://schwalbentertainment.com/You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters
Luke Stratton joins us to talk about Pirate Borg. His wonderfully rules light and lethal RPG. We had a great time playing it at GenCon, so we were happy to catch up with Luke to go over some broader details.Check out Luke's work at https://www.limithron.com/pirateborgJoin his dicscord at https://discord.com/invite/7xaDmyZFor Tabletop and Beyond can also join our discord at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Dan Herrera ( @thesaltyseagames ) joins Justin as they break down some of the recent news, analyze the Fyreslayers as a warband, and suss out the pros and cons of proxying models. Let us know what you think in the comments!You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Dan and Justin welcome Michael O'Brien, @ChaosiumInc Vice President and Executive Producer of Graveyards of Arkham, to the show. Michael enthusiastically educates us on many things Chaosium, including Bookshops of Arkham and the Kickstarter for the upcoming Graveyards of Arkham actual play. Bookshops of Arkham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BAC43WI_ogGraveyards of Arkham Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chaosium/graveyards-of-arkham/descriptionPatrick Logan and @CreativeForceFilms fan-made Batman film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6TuT3doLYQYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Justin and Jason are joined by the Dogs of Warcry (Eric, Josh, and Vint) to talk about creating narrative games with your wargames. They are the real experts here having run two amazingly successful events at Adepticon and hosting a podcast dedicated to narrative play. Let us know what you think!Check out the Dogs of Warcry podcast on the Mortal Realms network: https://www.themortalrealms.com/dogs-of-warcryYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Dan and Justin reflect on their gaming convention experience and share thoughts on how to have fund at Cons! What are your objectives when you go to a convention? How do you have fun?You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Dan H is on hiatus this episode, so Warren from @DaytonWarcryClub joins Jason and Justin to talk about the Royal Beastflayers and a sneak peak on the NOVA Open Warcry GT missions and format. It was great having him on the show!For our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Ally from @The_Gamer_Babe (Instagram) joins Dan and Justin to talk about playing board games more often. She shares some of the recent games that she has played, as well as some tips and tricks to find extra to game with friends and family. Let us know how you find time to play more!For our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Thomas Crowell, Esq., the artists' lawyer, joins Justin and Jason for a REALLY interesting discussion on the legal implication of generative AI in tabletop art. Forget what you know about this topic because Thomas does an amazing job explaining what is at the heart of this discussion in a very entertaining way!Check out Thomas at thomascrowell.com to find out where you can meet him!00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 - Geek Week00:11:05 - Main Topic: AI in ArtYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Justin and Jason host guest Vince Venturella, famous painter and game creator, to talk about his new game co-designed with Adam Loper, Majestic 13! Join us as we talk about the inspiration behind the game, some of its unique flavor and mechanics, and just geek-out with Vince for a bit. Thanks for watching!00:00:00 - Intro00:07:47 - Geek Week00:22:09 - Majestic 13https://www.snarlingbadger.com/majestic13Vince's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@VinceVenturellaLaunch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utHuMTPed-wBattle Report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iArxerB7KCwYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Dan ( @thesaltyseagames ), Justin, and Jason deep dive into the Questor Soulsworn warband and chat about making sure you are having fun while playing warcry! Check out warcrier.com for all the warcry factions and rules!You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Justin, Jason and Dan talk about specific mechanics that come up in different RPG systems that they Hate...or really just don't like very much :)You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbe... to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Justin and Jason talk about their recent experience of registering for events at GenCon and what games they are excited to play.You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Dan ( @thesaltyseagames ), Justin, and Jason cover the recent announcement of the Nightmare Quest, talk Sylvaneth warband building, and discuss what terrain layouts work best for Match Play.You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Do you love dungeon crawler board games? Do you love technology? What about Dungeon Crawlers WITH technology? Check out the episode to get our take on games like Journeys in Middle Earth and FFGs Descent where you use apps to help you play. Let us know what you think! 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:50 - Geek Week00:24:20 - Geek News00:38:33 - Main Topic Dungeon CrawlersYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
This was a wild session. Jason found an Indie RPG in some game store in Colorado, much like the Dad found Gizmo in Gremlins. Well, we cracked it open, made some characters, and took it for a spin. IT WAS EPIC! Check it out and let us know what you think!You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Justin, Jason, and Dan talk about how awesome Bonesplitterz are! Well, mostly Justin. Fair warning though: We had some technical difficulties and the recording got a little spotty. It should still be ok, but we welcome any feedback!You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Justin and Dan sit down with John Sumrow, famed TTRPG artist with featured works in many of Chaosium's products. We review several of his projects as well as talk about what it takes to break into the industry. This is a must listen for any fan of TTRPG art or any aspiring artist in the industry.Check out John Sumrows portfolio at www.johnsumrow.comYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Justin and Jason are joined by Lincoln to talk about this years Adepticon!You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Jason and Justin are joined by @thesaltyseagames (Dan) to talk about all of the events that happened over the last couple of weeks. Many were in prep for Adepticon, and we are starting to see a lot of local METAs show their strength.You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Justin, Jason, and Dan explore the nuances of running a military-style campaign for your RPG group. Ranks, orders, and commands are just the beginning of what you need to know!You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Aliens is an iconic Science Fiction franchise that we all love! Join us as we discuss Free League's Aliens RPG, the uniqueness of the system, and how well it captures the intensity and horror of the franchise we hold dear.You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbe... to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!Free League Publishing: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/Aliens RPG: https://alien-rpg.com/
Dan H joins Justin as they talk about Warcry news, Jade Obelisk, and the January FAQ. Lots to talk about this week, and chapters are included below. We'd love to hear your opinions on all of this! Let us know in the comments.You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Competitive DnD?! No way...it can't work....or can it? It is DnD meets Squid Game meets Survivor in this contest where players can compete and win up to $1000. David gives us a great overview of what this is all about, and check out all of his info below to get connected!You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!Crucible of Fate social media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJ5d0XblyYA7Sh6sWVhGFwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crucibleoffate/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Crucible_ofFateTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crucibleoffate?lang=en
Justin and Jason are joined by Josh Berman, best known as Quarterpaint on the interwebs. Josh is a professional painter but didn't start that way, and he lets us in on how he came to turn his hobby into a full-time gig. We also review some of his work and get some great insight into his artistic processes.00:00:00 - Intro00:02:10 - Geek Week00:16:50 - Geek News 00:26:50 - Main Topic - QuarterpaintTo follow Quarterpaint, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/quarterpaint/You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Daniel D. Fox, the designer of the Zweihander RPG, joins Justin to talk about his work. They chat about their Geek Week, the OGL 2.0, Daniel's inspiration in creating Zweihander, its mechanics, and the excellent new starter set.To connect with the Zweihander community, join their Discord server at discord.gg/zweihanderYou can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9yFor our Patreon, check out patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters!
Justin, Dan, and Jason discuss the biggest story of 2023 in the tabletop gaming world: Wizards of the Coasts' Open Game License. It is quite a controversial topic, and even though we mentioned it last week, it became such a juggernaut that we needed more time to cover it properly.Like what you hear? We would love your support at patreon.com/tabletopandbeyondNeed some dice? Check out https://baronofdice.com for some quality custom dice for your gaming needs!
Justin and Dan H are joined by special guest Warren from the Dayton Warcry Club! The group talks hobbies and Adepticon news. They also breakdown the Hunters of Huanchi seraphon warband and whether or not they are good. Then Warren and Dan show off their listbuilding skills!Our Patreon is now open, and we would love your support! visit patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to find out more.
Sorry Guys for the delay! This was our first episode of the year, and our first video! You can continue to listen to it here or come check us out on our YouTube channel where we discuss it on video!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsx_CLpk_SRa_OW21jc6Kzw
Ho Ho Ho! It's that time a year again where three grown men write their lists for Santa. Let's see what Santa will be able to fit in his bag this year!
Justin, Jason, and Dan H are joined by long time friend and listener Justin Orton, winner of Adepticon, NOVA Open, and most recently the Warhammerfest Warcry tournament in England. They talk chaos legionnaires and the experience of being part of the biggest Warcry Tournament in the world up to this point.Tell us what you think! Hit us up on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!
Justin sits down with a winner of the AOS U.S. Open Phil Marsh, who came in all the way from England. He talks about his Slaves to Darkness list, the English meta, The U.S. Open, AoS Six Nation, and the upcoming worlds. He also gives us a quick insight into what he thinks will be good in the new Slaves to Darkness book.
The gang welcomes Ashley Warren to the show to talk about RPG story writing and her Story Telling Collective project. She shared some amazing insights to anyone who has an interest in writing for the TTRPG community Check out her website at https://www.storytellingcollective.com/
Justin, Jason, and Dan welcome Ally from the @the_gamer_babe Instagram page to help them talk about the best boardgames to give as presents for the holidays. There are some real gems in this list!Check out Ally's Instagram page for more board gaming content!
Justin, Jason, and Dan express their gratitude for aspects of gaming that made them thankful to be part of a great community.Thanks to all our fans who continue to support us!
Dan H, Justin, and Jason talk about Rotmire Creed's strengths and weaknesses as well as how to take on monsters in the new meta. Have you had any experience fighting monsters? what was your tactic?Check us out at http://tabletopandbyeond.com and check out our sponsor, Baron of Dice at https://baronofdice.com (and use promo code TABLETOPANDBEYOND) to pick up some new dice!
Lincoln jumps on the podcast as a guest host while Jason and Dan are out. Justin and Lincoln cover Dwarfs, which is not hard since they are small in stature. They talk lore, RPGs, Age of Sigmar, Warcry, and movies. What do you love about Dwarfs?Need dice for your favorite dwarfs? check out https://baronofdice.com and use promo code TABLETOPANDBEYOND for a discount!Check us out at https://tabletopandbeyond.com
Dan, Jason, and Justin talk about some of their favorite hobbies they do to augment their board games and RPG games. What are some of your favorites? Let us know in the comments section or on Twitter or Facebook!Need dice? check out https://baronofdice.com for custom dice and use promo code TABLETOPANDBEYOND for a discount!Check us out at https://tabletopandbeyond.com
Justin sits down with Robbie "Bear" Steinbring, a member of the Rerolling Ones team and prolific player of the Sons of Behemat. We talk Seattle Meta, PNW Masters Invitational, and where the Sons are now in the meta.Check out the Rerolling Ones YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/RerollingOnesNeed dice for your age of Sigmar Game? Check out https://baronofdice.com for all your dice needs, and use promo code TABLETOPANDBEYOND for a discount!
Looking for a spooky set of games to play this Halloween? Justin and Jason delve into the eerie as they describe their favorite board games for All Hallow's Eve!Need some spooky dice? Check out https://baronofdice.com to get you a fresh set and use promo code TABLETOPANDBEYOND to gt a discount
Dan, Justin, and Jason explore the Horns of Hashut: Are they good?! What do they need to be competitive? The guys also talk about the new role of monsters in lists.need new dice? Check out https://baronofdice.comCheck us out at https://tabletopandbeyond.com
We all love the games we started to play but what happens when you have moved on, but your friends haven't? It's time to graduate them to the good stuff! Listen to Dan, Jason, and Justin as they talk about what games are the right ones to expand your gaming group!Need dice? Check out our sponsor https://baronofdice.com and use promo code TABLETOPANDBEYOND for a discount on all purchases.Check out https://tabletopandbeyond.com
Justin and Jason explore the differences between AAA games and Indie games. Is there a difference any ore? Tune in to find out!Need dice? Check out our partner at www.baronofdice.com and use promo code TABLETOPANDBEYOND to get a discount!Check us out at https://tabletopandbeyond.com
Join Jason, Dan Hererra, and Justin as they dive into the NOVa Open Lists and give their impression of the first major Warcry 2.0 tournament.Looking for new dice? Visit www.baronofdice.com to pick up a new set! Be sure to use TABELTOPANDBEYOND as a promo code to get a discount on every purchase!Check us out at https://tabletopandbeyond.com
Justin sits down with Kaleb Walters, runner up of the NOVA Invitational and Champion of the NOVA Grand Tournament. He is running Tzeench obvi, but tune in to see how he does it!Need some new dice? visit www.baronofdice.com to pick up a new set and use promo code TABLETOPANDBEYOND to get a discount on every purchase.Check us out at https://tabletopandbeyond.com
We know you love DnD...we do too... But what if... what if there might be something more fun out there?! Hold on, we know you might be a little scared to try something new, but Justin and Jason walk you through on how to get prepped and be confident and you learn to run a new system.check us out at https://tabletopandbeyond.com
Join Justin as he welcomes the #2 ITC player, Anthony Trentanelli, as they talk about his army-hopping, Slaanesh, the Tough Crowd crew, and what to look forward to at the NOVA Open.https://tabletopandbeyond.com
Dan, Jason, and Justin recap their favorite events each day of GenCon. There were some truly great games there and we hope you enjoy the podcast!
Join Jason, Dan H, and Justin as we give our recap of the fabulous GenCon tournament, and what they are looking forward to in Warcry 2.0Check us out at https:tabletopandbeyond.comAlso, be sure to check out Dan's TheSaltySea YouTube page for more in-depth warcry coverage!
Justin and Dan rev up for GenCon this week and talk about their most anticipated events there. Are you interested in catching up with us? Hit us up on Twitter or Facebook to link up!
Bloodthirsty she-elf blenders and/or medusa-like melusai are on the menu tonight! Join Justin as he interviews one of the absolute best Daughters of Khaine players: Marcella Helu! Give us a like and a share if you enjoy the content, and check us out at https://tabletopandbeyond.com
How can you inject a sense of purpose and solidarity into your RPG party? Make sure there is an ever-lasting threat that drives the story. Justin, Jason, and Dan discuss!https://tabletopandbeyond.com
Dan H., Jason, and Justin talk about the new edition preview and do a deep dive into the Flesh-Eater Courts faction. They are fast and furious, and it's always about family.Check out our warcry content at https://tabletopandbeyond.com/warcryAlso check out Dan's The SaltySea YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCwLptPWDAr8X6w8UUo65A
Justin sits down with Mike Mason, Creative Director for the Call of Cthulhu RPG. They discuss his background, as well as how to play a campaign in Cthulhu and the amazing 40th Anniversary Starter Set. Join us as we dive into the eldritch!To get a copy of the starter set, visit https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-starter-set/Check us out at https://tabletopandbeyond.com
Justin and Jason are joined by fellow gamer, Nick, to discuss the end of their recent campaign - Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. Tune in to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly of the campaign: Spoiler alert: no ugly.check us out at https://tabletopandbeyond.com
Justin sits down with the Captain of Team USA for the 2022 Age of Sigmar World Championship, Jeremy Veysseire. As an avid Soulblight Gravelords player, we also talk about his recent success at the Atlantic City Open, as well as what it takes to get on to Team USA. Give us a listen and a share if you like the content!Check us out at https://tabletopandbeyond.com
Whether they are big or small, we love gaming events. It could be an actual convention or even just a local tournament, either way, we are happy as a clam. But what if you are thinking of running your own event? What kind of logistics should you be looking at? Justin, Jason, and Dan take a stab at answering those questions for you.https: //tabletopandbeyond.com
Dan, Jason, and Justin talk Soulblight Grvelords, arguably one of the best factions in the game. They also discuss the most recent event at Huzzah Hobbies. Listen to catch all the action.
Justin and Jason talk about introducing fear and stress mechanics into your RPGs to spice it up a bit. Sure dungeon crawling is great, but wouldn't it be a little better with some tension you can ratchet up?
Justin sits down with the hottest Nighthaunt player in the world, Nate Trentanelli to talk about the new book, what's good, what's bad, and some interesting combos. Tune in and hear some lists that might get you started on your own ghostie boi army
Have you seen the hottest RPG on Kickstarter? We sat down with the lead designer and CEO of Free League Publishing, Tomas Härenstam, to talk about the upcoming game and what inspired him throughout the process.Https://tabletopandbeyond.com
Jason, Dan, and Justin dive into the Nighthaunt faction and discuss strategies on how to split your warband into the Dagger, Hammer, and Shield.
Do you use terrain for your RPGs and Board games? Does it give an amazing immersive effect or does it slow things down to where the game is unplayable? Join us as we talk all about using terrain in your gaming!
Do you even waaagh, bro? Justin is joined by Scooter Walters, famed Ironjaws player to talk about whether or not Orruks are still good in the current meta. The answer just may surprise you!
Dan and Justin talk about fudging: fudging rolls, fudging combat, funding monsters. But is Fudging the F-word we all think it is? Join us as we explored whether it is a big deal or not.
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Dan H and Justin do a deep dive into the Daughters of Khaine, talk about some Warcry events (ones at Adepticon and upcoming at the NOVA Open), and they talk about what you need to have to make a good warcry event.
To sign up for the NOVA Open Warcry Grand Tournament, follow this link: https://tabletop.events/conventions/nova-open-2022/schedule/217
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Justin, Jason, and Dan are joined by their friend Matt to talk about the RuneQuest RPG system. Around since 1976, this has. Amuck different feel from the DnD systtems and their spin offs. Join us as we talk about what we love and maybe didn't love about RuneQuest.
We couldn't let the registration of the NOVA Open pass without talking with Mr. Age of Sigmar himself, James O'Brien. He's been busy running events with Games Workshop, and we are lucky to hear what he has to say!
Justin sits down with Reece Robbins from Frontline Gaming to talk about their role in the Warhammer Community. They also chat about the ITC and closer cooperation with Games Workshop. If you have wanted to know the ins and outs of owning a wargaming store, this is for you!
Join Justin and Dan as they talk about Dan's recent affair with Army Painter Speedpaints and how it has rekindled his painting journey! (one of us.... one of us.... one of us...)
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Dan H and Justin dice into the Ogors Mawtribes faction and analyze the new Tome of Champions book (spoiler alert: it's a must have!)
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Dan and Justin tackle the topic of wargames needing new editions: Is it a legit update to the game or just a cash grab by game companies? You decide!
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Justin is joined by Sergio Ortiz and Lincoln Tidwell as they talk about the current state of Idoneth Deepkin and speculate on some of the changes coming with the new book. They also talk about approaching list building and how to make competitive builds for any army you want to play.
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Justin, Dan, and Jason welcome Nathan Woll, game designer of Free Radicals onto the show to talk about his newly published game with Wizkids. We talk influences, games design process, and what it was like to work with Wizkids. Join us!
Welcome to the first episode of Winning Warcry, a monthly segment dedicated solely to Warcry! We are excited to have Dan Herrera from TheSaltySea YouTube channel as our cohost.
today we talk about what it takes to get started in Warcry. Many people have been discovering this awesome game, and hopefully this podcast will give some direction.
Check us out at https://tabletopandbeyond.com as well as Dan's YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/3LMzE0o
Justin had the pleasure of interviewing Steph, founder of TTRPG Kids, this week. Steph, a mother herself, found that there were not that many resources for young kids to get engaged in gaming until they were well into their teens. Seeing the need, Steph compiled an enormous amount of resources and even wrote some herself, so that parents could engage their kids early in their development. It was a great interview, and we hope you enjoy it!
Welcome to the first episode of our bonus series of Talking Warhammer! We are pleased to have friend of the show, Matt Barker, on to talk about Nurgle, The Las Vegas Open, and what's coming soon to Age of Sigmar.
Strap in and join us as we talk about the Alien franchise. With six movies (we don't count AVP haha), and dozens of games, it's hard to ignore the impact has on our geekdom.
Welcome to our first episode of 2022. The gang talks about the different games they played over the holidays. Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
We have some big changes coming for the podcast that will make Tabletop Beyond even better!!
The gang lists out their new year's resolutions that are gaming and hobby-related. What are your resolutions this year?
HO HO HO! What's that coming down the chimney?! Hopefully, it's what is on the gang's wishlist this year....but probably not...
Tune in to get some inspiration for some first that you could use!
UH OH. Arguments at the table about the rules... What do you do when the players are pushing rules that may or may not be right? There has to be a good way to handle it, and Dan and Justin come up with a few solutions!
What do you do when your players have WAY too many resources in your RPG? Steal it from them? Break their toys? Smash their hopes and dreams?! The gang talks about kinder and gentler ways to deal with this issue.
The gang had a special guest, Dan Herrera, owner of the SaltySea Youtube Channel and warry aficionado. Join as we talk about how the game has evolved and what to expect as we move into 2022
The gang welcomes first-time guest James O'Brien, Warhammer Age of Sigmar aficionado, to the show! He is here to talk about the state of AoS 3.0, and how it's going on the tournament circuit.
Justin and Jason talk about the different ways you can level up your RPG group. Which one works for you?
Do you have a collection of little plastic figurines that are taking up unwanted shelf space?! Well, we have the episode for you! Check out how Dan and Justin store and transport their minis in a safe and visually-friendly way!
You know the ones. The games you have always wanted to try but never had the opportunity. The gang shares their top games they have always wanted to play.
What happens when you find the most amazing tournament list for Warhammer? Or Magic the Gathering? Can you "own" it? Should you "own" it? Join the gang to find out!
The gang talks about some of the big releases and changes to Warhammer. If you are into tabletop wargaming, this is the episode for you!
What do you do when your players decide to talk to the random ship mechanic? What happens when you need a character to move the plot along? Join the gang to figure out how you can create NPCs on the fly without your players even knowing it.
AS we get back to getting out to play games, the gang explores what makes a place a favorite gaming hole.
What happens when you start collecting too many games? Is that even a thing? Join the gang as they explore the idea of "collecting" games and if it can be a problem.
Now that things are getting back to normal, so should gaming right? Well, we have gotten into some interesting habits and practices over the last year, so here are some tips and tricks to navigate the nuances!
Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil, True Neutral: These help you define your characters and play out their back stories...right? Or do they hinder it? The gang explores the pros and cons of having alignment in your RPG sessions.
So your friend comes to you and asks if you have ever played a game called Dungeons and Dragons. Of course, you have! He gets a little excited, maybe a little shy, and asks if you would be willing to run it for a bunch of noobs. Now what?! Justin and Jason take you through the Dos and the Don'ts of running a game for noobs.
When should you decide to paint the miniatures in your games? Wargaming might be an easy choice, but what about those kickstarters you are signing up for?! Listen and find out!
Dan, Justin, and Jason explore worldbuilding as an RPG tool and how it can impact your games.
Justin and Dan provide their take on the Mandalorian series and it's impact on the Star Wars universe and fandom.
We all love game night, and when you have a lot of friends over, it's a party! So, what are the best (and worst) party games out there? Justin, Dan, and Jason walk you through some of their choices.
Justin, Dan, and special guest Lincoln roll up some "zero" DnD characters and run them through a small session. Tips and tricks on how to run a fun one shot!
Justin and Jason provide some tips and tricks to implementing the mystery session planning. The goal: Have fun!
The gang discussion what makes for a great mystery session in your RPGs and how to plan it. The best part? This works for any kind of RPG you are running! ...and besides, who doesn't like a good whodunit?!
Well....it's 2021 and we should probably have The Talk. Justin, Jason, and Dan discuss implementing boundaries in your RPGs to ensure that everyone is having fun. Listen for some tips on how to make your games friendly for everyone!
The gang is joined by Lincoln who regales us with tales of Mythic Games, a game development company based in France. They are putting out some amazing games through kickstarter including the latest iteration of Darkest Dungeons. Listen for more great info on Mythic Games!
While it's true that every party can benefit from having a leader, things can get ugly when there are clear hierarchies. Dan, Jason, and Justin debate the merits of having hierarchies in RPG systems. Of course, if you play the Game of Thrones, you win or you die....
Justin, Jason, and Dan roll the dice to create some Shadow of the Demon Lord Characters., which shows just how easy it is to roll up a character in that system.
Justin, Jason, and Dan welcome back Kendon Oates AKA ZATCASKAGOON to the show Kendan talks about his crazy start in the Altnta movie industry, expanding on some of his new techniques, and his upcoming Masterclass. For more info check out
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Justin, Jason, and Dan explain how you can take your players through time without breaking the space-time continuum....at least in your RPG.
Warcry got a major update at the end of 2020, and Justin and Jason review the new books. Are they worth it? What do they expand, and how do they change the game. All questions will be answered!
Justin, Jason, and Dan share their wish lists for Santa this year. Lot's of great idea for gamers out there!
Jason pulled out a new game and we had to try it. Listen for our review of the cooperative board game: Escape the Dark Sector. It got an average score of 4.25/5 Tabletops from us.
Also! We announced the wonder of our first giveaway contest!
Justin, Jason, and Dan are joined by Nate (Dan's brother) to regale us all with their tales of woe and hardship on the tabletop. Click to listen and commiserate with them!
Justin and Jason review Microscope, a worldbuilding game that lets you create your own history. Learn how easy this game is for a fun night of creating your own world.
To purchase this product, visit https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/91183/Microscope
Jason and Justin have a great time talking with Darcy Bono, an exceptional artist in the hobby community. Have a listen and also follow her on instagram @darcybonocreations
ALSO! We are having our first ever giveaway contest! Listen to the epsidoe for more details and visit https://www.facebook.com/tabletopandbeyondpodcast/posts/212172637089637 for more details!
Justin, Dan, and Jason pull the thread through on whether or not player knowledge and metagaming are healthy for an RPG. You may already know, but does your character know?!
Justin and Jason provide a review of their recent session of Twilight Imperium 4th edition. Spoiler alert: It is AWESOME!
We can't escape it. .. DND has permeated gaming and is taking over the world! Or is it? Justin, Jason, and Dan discuss whether or not the juggernaut of DND is taking over everything, and if so, is that a bad thing?
Justin and Dan review Call to Adventure, a game that makes to the author of your own story. This easy-paced and engaging game had a lot going for it, especially for all the Joseph Campbell fans out there!
Can games really die, or are they just tears in the rain? Justin, Jason, and Dan explore what it means to be a dead game, and can they still exist even after they die?
Dan gets pumped when he gets stuff in the mail. Even more so when he realizes that it is his SciFi Loresmyth cards arrived--and they are pretty cool! Listen as Dan walks the gang through the review of Loresmyth's Dungeon Discovery card decks.
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Justin and Jason welcome Kendon Oates, known as Zatcaskagoon and creator of the Grimdark Compendium. He is one of he most well-known artists in the Grimdark style of painting. Take a listen to hear how he got started in the grimdark style and what's coming up next. Click on some of the links below to check him out:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/grimdark_compendium/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8X4YBgWcDQkPfqsLZJs9g
Grimdark Compendium: https://grimdarkcompendium.com/
What makes a great Friendly Local Game Store (FLGS)? Is it the products? the people? the community? Probably all of the above! Join Justin, Dan, and Jason as they discuss what makes a great FLGS and why they are so important for gaming.
The gang talks skirmish games. Not too big. Not too small. They are juuuuuust right! This episode is all about what makes a skirmish game and the pros and cons compared to board and wargames.
Justin, Jason, and Dan dive in and give a recap of the 4-day GUILDCON gaming convention. While it was seriously toned-down because of COVID, there was still some serious gaming that happened. Tune in, and live vicariously as though you too had attended!
Justin and Jason sit down with artist Josh Berman, AKA Quarterpaint, to discuss his perspective on hobbying within the gaming community. After you listen to the episode, check out Josh's' Instagram and YouTube pages:
IG: https://instagram.com/quarterpaint?igshid=5p2ccuqtnkdu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBj1W0YnI37E6cJJzHLs76g
The crew is back! Dan, Jason, and Justin talk about running published adventures, which include how to work them into your homebrew campaign, prevent them from getting too railroad-y, and make them engaging for your players. This is a great podcast for new and old GMs!
The gang is back together! Dan, Jason, and a little bit of Justin discuss the difference between the Android and Shadowrun RPG systems. Both are cyberpunk, both are noir, both involve future timelines, but which one is better?
Justin and Garret continue to the discussion of Warhammer as they shift to the big changes with the new 9th edition Warhammer 40,000. Enjoy!
Warhammer is having a huge summer. This first episode, Justin and special Guest Garrett talk about the new changes to Age of Sigmar with the release of the 2020 General's Handbook.
What happens when your game has too many mechanics that it tramples the fluff? Can mechanics drive the fluff or vice versa? What are mechanics and fluff?! Justin and Jason answer these critical questions in this week's episode.
What is the right level that your players' characters should play at? Are they saving the world? Are they catching rats in the tavern caller? The thing is that they can do both, but it all depends on how you present the adventure to them. Tune in to find out how to make sure your players are engaged no matter how big the task ahead of them!
The age-old battle: DND vs Star Wars, 40k vs Age of Sigmar, Battle Star Galactica vs Lord of the Rings. We love the both, and like our kids, we SWEAR we don't have a favorite...but do we? Justin and Jason explore the pros and cons of each setting as it relates to gaming, and it's doubtful they will settle the debate.
Justin caught up with his old friend, Mitch Reed, from the No Dice No Glory podcast and website. Gaming in COVID, Tabletop Simulator, Historial wargaming, and wargaming, in general, were all topics on the table.
Dan and Justin explore the importance of good character backgrounds and how GMs can help their players come up with ones that will enhance the game.
Justin and Jason are joined by Garrett and John from the Wide World of Wargaming to discuss Warhammer and the competitive Independent Tournament Circuit. Big tournaments for Warhammer are a foregone conclusion right now, but it wasn't always that way. Join us to learn how competitive tournaments really became a thing.
Also! Check out the Wife World of Wargaming on all the podcast outlets, including their site on podbean:. https://wwwargaming.podbean.com/
Justin, Dan, and Jason started out the episode with several ideas that they wanted to talk about, but the episode ended up on one topic in particular: Initiative. Join the guys as they talk about the different mechanics to figure out who goes first.
There are a lot of things going on when you are a GM, and it's tough to ensure that the session goes well and your players are having fun. To ensure success during your campaigns, Dan, Jason, and Justin share six easy tips to instantly help you become a better GM.
Justin and Jason dive back into the Shadow of the Demon Lord RPG system to bring you their totally unfiltered opinion. Spoiler alert: it's a great system! Learn how it easy it is to run a game, create characters, and immerse new players in a grimdark fantasy setting.
Jason and Justin put their money where their mouth was from Episode 6, and jumped into Tabletop Simulator.... and never looked back. The gang goes over some of the awesome stuff you can find (spoiler alert: it's akin to a buried treasure) for roughly $20. Listen in and get informed!
Stuck in the house? Tired of watching the paint peel on the wall? All out of Tiger King episodes? Justin, Jason, and Dan talk about their favorite games they play with their families. Tune in to see if there are some games that you'd like to try with those you can't get away from.
Dan has talked a lot about FFG's Star Wars RPG, and rightfully so! It is awesome. Join Dan and Justin as they take a deep dive into the history and mechanics of the Star Wars RPG. Who knows, maybe it's just the game you've been looking for!
Justin and Jason cover gaming while in quarantine. AS the COVID-19 virus has forced cancellations and everyone indoors, they explore ways to stay entertained and things to try to keep up the board game addiction!
Jason and Justin are joined by two of their favorite gamers: Matt and Sergio. Matt and Sergio are veterans of warhammer 40k and fantasy and are here to lend their perspective on why Age of Sigmar is a great game to get into!
Kickstarter has become the de facto place for independent, and even large, game publishers to get their games off the ground. Dan, Jason, and Justin explore why Kickstarter is the preferred method for game publishing while covering some of the benefits and pitfalls of using Kickstarter.
This week, Dan leads us through the rise and fall of great RPGs as we learn that Fantasy Flight Games will no longer be in the RPG publishing business.
Join Dan, Jason, and Justin as they talk about their Geek Week and the latest news. Later in the podcast, they talk about DND Beyond and if it's worth investing in.
Get to know the hosts of Tabletop and Beyond and catch up with the latest news in gaming. Also, explore whether or not technology in tabletop gaming is helpful!