The Game Table: a tabletop gaming show

The end of the beginning - get the Byteside podcast

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:41:38 GMT

We're wrapping up the show to consolidate the Byteside podcast network into our core show, Byteside!

Search 'Byteside' in your podcast app or hit the relevant link below to add it to your app of choice:

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Thanks so much for tuning into the show – we've got a lot more in store, but all distilled into the one true podcast feed... Byteside.

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Spoiler-free review: Icewind Dale Rime of the Frostmaiden D&D adventure

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:53:51 GMT

Welcome to the cold, cold north of the Forgotten Realms! You’ll be needing some friends and a few warm inns to make it through, but it’s OK. The worst that can happen is the endless winter finally consumes one and all.

The latest D&D campaign book, Rime of the Frostmaiden, is all about the ruthlessly cold, constant foreboding of Icewind Dale in the midst of a greater crisis than usual. It’s always cold, it’s always difficult. But now there’s something a little extra behind why the Dale is oh so hard on warm bodied life.

No spoilers here! Just flavour and vibes and what you can expect from the style of game you'll bring to your table through this book.

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One year on: D&D Live goes online

Fri, 22 May 2020 08:49:00 GMT

A 1:1 show this time around, as Seamus thinks on one year since the show launched after D&D Live in 2019 and how that event has had to go online in 2020. He gets philosophical about D&D and spending time at a table playing games together in general, and then also manages to share some interesting news and new things that are out there you can explore.

Here's the links as promised:

D&D Live: Roll With Advantage

Roll20

Beyond20 Chrome Extension

Lords of Vegas 10th Anniversary on Kickstarter

Ekphrastic Beasts on Kickstarter

Miguel Zavala's models on Shapeways

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Interview: Alex Abrate, Level Up Dice

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:10:20 GMT

We chat with the founder and CEO of the best luxury dice company around, Level Up Dice! They're also Australian which is a big bonus to why they're so excellent. We chat about why he started the company, his favourite materials to work with and whether people have different tastes in materials in different parts of the world. Plus advice for anyone chasing their own dreams of building a cool business.

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Beyond just virtual boards to play on

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 22:40:24 GMT

Luke Lancaster is back on the show with Seamus, discussing how to not just stick to virtual tabletops and other specific digital tools for our remote boardgame experiences. Luke even ran a game of Mr Jack via Twitter!

We get specific on the games, and kinds of games, that suit playing without constant access to a board, virtual or otherwise, and the particularly good reasons for using the likes of Roll20 and Tabletop Simulator to get involved.

Find Luke on Twitter: @lglancaster

Find PAX Australia on Twitter: @paxus

Find Seamus: @seamus

And Byteside is where it's always been: byteside.com!

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Boardgames in the age of coronavirus

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:00:30 GMT

We're being encouraged to self isolate if we can, which is great news for many geeks. But if you can't gather around a table for a boardgames because that's a bit too close – what are you going to do?

Yes, you could play a video game, but sometimes we want the tactile boardgames experience. So this week we're exploring the many aspects of playing boardgames when you're home alone. Solo games (and playing co-op solo). Games via remote access. Digital boardgames online. RPGs online. Right down to deck construction as a game!

There's enough here to keep you mining new games, and games you already own, for the long months ahead.

Find Seamus on Twitter: @seamus

Find Nathan on Twitter: @ElPrezAU

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Theros, how I mythed you

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:52:28 GMT

It's an episode of mythic proportions as Nathan and Seamus dive into the news of the Mythic Odysseys of Theros campaign sourcebook for D&D, inspired by a Magic the Gathering world which was in turn inspired by Greek legends.

But first, our intrepid hosts talk about card games where the theme and style carry the day - regardless of complexity of the rules. Which leads into a discussion of Kickstarter games and how to assess the right factors to decide where you're going to put your hard earned.

All that and a thousand diversions, including some love for the classic D&D worlds we'd love to see given the 5th Edition makeover.

Find Nathan here: @ElPrezAU

Find Seamus here: @seamus

Find all the Byteside things at byteside.com

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The kids review Dungeon Mayhem: Monster Madness!

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:53:33 GMT

Seamus enlists the help of his kids, already fans of the Dungeon Mayhem cardgame, to help review the big new expansion – Monster Madness! A beholder, an owl bear, a mimic, a mind flayer, a dragon and a gelatinous cube just walked into this card game and the results? Listen to find out what the kids think, and who their favourite new characters are.

The Monster Madness expansion launches Friday 28 February.

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We're back and full of boardgames

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:14:39 GMT

Seamus and guests Nathan Cocks (@ElPrezAU) and Luke Lancaster (@lglancaster) explore a bunch of boardgame discussions as the show returns for 2020. From the draw of classics like Risk, and how to pick the 'right' version, to the value of watching video demos to learn the ropes faster than a bad rulebook can get you up and running. Plus videogame tie-ins from direct licensed shovelgames to amazing games that deliver the feel of a videogame experience right there on the tabletop.

All that and more diversions and side quest storylines than you can handle!

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Toy Time With Transformers @ 35

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:19:16 GMT

In a bit of a tangent, Seamus chats with Jason Murray about the state of Transformers toys these days and how things have evolved over their 35 year history. Do you have a rare gem hiding in your closet? Should you be buying the newest toys? And what's been going on in the cartoons?

Find Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jm77

Transformers Collectors Club Australia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/transformerscca/

Club website: https://tccaus.wordpress.com/

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Inside "I Speak Giant" with Zac Naoum & Luke Lancaster

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 08:36:24 GMT

We chat to the DM and Vinnie from liveplay D&D podcast "I Speak Giant" about the show. Where it started, how it has evolved, what it's been like working with Wizards of the Coast on the Avernus preview campaign, and we even dig deep into their personal histories playing RPGs for the first time.

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GenCon 2019 wrap up with Jaime Lawrence from Good Games

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 14:15:05 GMT

I have three events left on my bucket list. Blizzard's BlizzCon, San Diego ComicCon, and GenCon. We find our from Jaime Lawrence, Brand Manager at Good Games, who was there at the show what he felt the highlights were and to answer that big question - is GenCon the ultimate tabletop fest?

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Magic the Gathering update with 7LandHand

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Aaron Graham and David Wildsmith from Magic podcast 7LandHand join the show this week to recap recent sets, the new Core 2020 and what's coming next. Plus they help Seamus crack a sealed box and tell him if he got anything good.

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The state of the boardgame scene

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 02:30:15 GMT

Recovering videogame journalist and boardgame nerd, Nathan Cocks, visits The Game Table to talk about his love of boardgames, the health of the scene, and deliver a litany of game and genre tips for those wondering where to start.

Stay tuned for Nathan’s new site: Flying Solo Games (and Twitter)

Find Nathan on Twitter: @ElPrezAU

Find Seamus on Twitter: @seamus

Events:

Sites:

Nathan’s hot tips:

Deception: Murder in Hong Kong

Ice Cool / Ice Cool 2

Pandemic

Cthulhu: Death May Die

Blood Rage

Carnival Zombie (and 2nd Edition)

Middara: Act 1

Ganz Schön (Pretty Clever)

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Chris Perkins & Joe Manganiello at D&D Live 2019

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 21:42:50 GMT

Chris Perkins and Joe Manganiello sit down with The Game Table for a conversation at D&D Live 2019. We explore the nature of D&D being an improv game that has long-term continuity, and how the stakes are raised when there's an audience. How Chris feels about being a celebrity in his own right now. And how D&D actually is a game where we spend a lot of time 'playing' it on our own between sessions.

A fantastic and fun conversation with two of the most prominent D&D names around. One embedded within the art of the game for decades, the other one of the games most prominent super fans who has a character that is now becoming canonical (Arkhan the Cruel).

Find Chris Perkins on Twitter: @ChrisPerkinsDND

Find Joe Manganiello on Twitter: @JoeManganiello

Find Seamus on Twitter: @seamus

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Mike Mearls & B. Dave Walters on what D&D 5th Edition does so well

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 23:34:02 GMT

Mike Mearls, Dungeons & Dragons Creative Director and lead developer on the 5th Edition rules, and B. Dave Walters, storyteller, writer, Dungeon Master, Maze Arcana cast member, and co-host of Geek & Sundry's Ask Your Black Geek Friend, sit down with Seamus for another episode of The Game Table.

Another of our great D&D Live 2019 sessions, we explore why being geek has become perfectly acceptable in the mainstream, and what the 5th Edition rules have done so well to open the hobby up to so many new players.

Two great guys, one great chat. Let's do it.

Find Mike Mearls on Twitter: @mikemearls

Find B. Dave Walters on Twitter: @BDaveWalters

Find Seamus on Twitter: @seamus

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Matthew Lillard, WizKids, and crafting cool toys to bring to the table

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 03:48:28 GMT

Matthew Lillard is best known for his acting career, but now he runs a D&D special edition workshop called Beadle & Grimm's. Along with one of the team from WizKids, this episode explores why we love jazzing up the games we play and the hard work that goes into bringing those accessories to life.

Find Matthew Lillard on Twitter: @MatthewLillard

Find Beadle & Grimms: @BeadleAndGrimm

Find WizKids: @wizkids

Find Seamus: @seamus

The official websites for B&G and WizKids are here:

www.beadleandgrimms.com

wizkids.com

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Kate Welch & Patrick Rothfuss on making characters and the easy way to be a great DM

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 02:30:00 GMT

Another D&D Live 2019 conversation for you! Today it's Kate Welch, Game Designer at Dungeons & Dragons, and Patrick Rothfuss, bestselling author.

Both play characters in the Acquisitions Incorporated universe of games, Kate as Rosie Beestinger in the C Team game, and Patrick as Viari in the core Acquisitions Inc liveplay games.

We discuss the art of making characters and that morphs into a discussion on the easy choices you can make on the path to being a great DM.

Find Kate on Twitter: @katewelchhhh

Find Patrick on Twitter: @PatrickRothfuss

Find Seamus on Twitter: @seamus

Check out the official D&D podcast, Dragon Talk: https://dnd.wizards.com/dragon-talk/podcast-hub

Check out the gloriously old school Acquisitions Inc website: http://www.acq-inc.com

Check out Patrick's Worldbuilders non-profit: https://worldbuildersmarket.com/pages/about-us

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Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood, Daredevil) & Xander Jeanneret from Relics & Rarities

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:15:00 GMT

Seamus chats to Deborah Ann Woll and Xander Jeanneret, two great performers from the Relics & Rarities liveplay D&D show. Deborah is the DM and regularly brings other celebrities who have never played before onto the show to join in the action.

We talk about actors and their secret D&D games, their journey with D&D over recent years and what its like to share what can be revealing game experiences with an online community.

Find Relics & Rarities here: https://geekandsundry.com/shows/relics-rarities/

Find Deborah Ann Woll on Twitter: @DeborahAnnWoll

Find Xander Jeanneret on Twitter: @Xanderrific

Find Seamus on Twitter: @seamus

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Jerry Holkins & Jeremy Crawford on Acquisitions Inc and the magic of D&D

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:20:56 GMT

Seamus talks to Penny Arcade's Jerry Holkins and D&D's Jeremy Crawford about the arrival of the new Acquisitions Incorporated along with the bigger picture of why D&D is thriving in today's culture. There's laughs, there's deep insights, there's the promise of toil and anguish. You don't want to miss it!

The Acquisitions Incorporated sourcebook is now available in all the places!

The Game Table is a new show about all the games we gather together in person to play. It's part of the Byteside Podcast Network.

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