60 acast.com The Encounter Deck https://theencounterdeck.com/ en Nick Johnson Games Workshop, board games, roleplaying games,collectable card games,miniature painting Nick Johnson A long-form podcast looking out at the gaming world. Daffrid and Dysartes explore the latest gaming news - from Games Workshop, and the wider gaming world - as was as each episode's discussion topic.


Featuring plenty of... thoughts, random tangents and half-remembered facts dredged up from the memories of two gamers who are in it for the long haul.


Welcome to your new favourite background for your next painting session (or gym session, maybe).

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]]> A long-form podcast looking out at the gaming world. Daffrid and Dysartes explore the latest gaming news - from Games Workshop, and the wider gaming world - as was as each episode's discussion topic.


Featuring plenty of... thoughts, random tangents and half-remembered facts dredged up from the memories of two gamers who are in it for the long haul.


Welcome to your new favourite background for your next painting session (or gym session, maybe).

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]]> false Nick Johnson acast@theencounterdeck.com 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 the-encounter-deck episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1777326821474-e4ab9aea-16b4-4db8-b4b9-e23ec9b4a863.jpeg https://theencounterdeck.com/ The Encounter Deck <![CDATA[From The Archives: 7 - Borderlands Movie, Nova Open Preview 2024, LEGO D&D Minifigs, and CCG vs. LCG]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:11:33 GMT 4:56:48 6ae79cf7c89efe5866d67a31 false https://theencounterdeck.com/index.php/2026/11/01/from-the-archive-episode-7/ 6ae79cf7c89efe5866d67a31 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 full 1 7 Now their eyes have returned to normal after researching too much content on the silver screen and the small screen, Daffrid and Dysartes take a look at two different release models for card games, and try to determine which they prefer. The outcome may not surprise you...


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on September 9th 2024

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]]> Now their eyes have returned to normal after researching too much content on the silver screen and the small screen, Daffrid and Dysartes take a look at two different release models for card games, and try to determine which they prefer. The outcome may not surprise you...


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on September 9th 2024

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]]> 56 - Rogue Trader, New New-cromunda, GenCon Reveals, and Painting Tutorialists 56 - Rogue Trader, New New-cromunda, GenCon Reveals, and Painting Tutorialists Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:33:53 GMT 3:34:46 6ade9ff2025813dc0c3f7901 false https://theencounterdeck.com/index.php/2026/10/26/episode-56/ 6ade9ff2025813dc0c3f7901 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 full 2 8 Now that Dysartes has retrieved Daffrid from the duck pond following the witch trial, our hosts are taking a look at YouTube, and supplying their recommendations for channels that provide painting tutorials over there. How many of the names do you recognise?


As well as this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Note - We're not quite sure what's happened, but Daf's audio wasn't up to our usual standards this time out. We apologise, and have tried to fix it in post, honest, guv.


Originally recorded on August 10th 2026

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]]> Now that Dysartes has retrieved Daffrid from the duck pond following the witch trial, our hosts are taking a look at YouTube, and supplying their recommendations for channels that provide painting tutorials over there. How many of the names do you recognise?


As well as this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Note - We're not quite sure what's happened, but Daf's audio wasn't up to our usual standards this time out. We apologise, and have tried to fix it in post, honest, guv.


Originally recorded on August 10th 2026

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]]> 55 - Lictor-gate, New-cromunda, Paizo Problems, and Sunday at the Expo 55 - Lictor-gate, New-cromunda, Paizo Problems, and Sunday at the Expo Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:14:19 GMT 4:17:22 6ad50c7ca2384a57219ff549 false https://theencounterdeck.com/index.php/2026/10/18/episode-55/ 6ad50c7ca2384a57219ff549 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 full 2 7 Having escaped from the HR daemon, Daffrid and Dysartes return to finish their coverage of the UK Games Expo 2026, with a look at Foxglove Farm, Fate of Witches, and the Duncan Rhodes Painting Masters. Did our hosts pick up any awards in the painting competition? Should Foxglove Farm be renamed? Is Daffrid a witch?


As well as this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on July 27th 2026

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]]> Having escaped from the HR daemon, Daffrid and Dysartes return to finish their coverage of the UK Games Expo 2026, with a look at Foxglove Farm, Fate of Witches, and the Duncan Rhodes Painting Masters. Did our hosts pick up any awards in the painting competition? Should Foxglove Farm be renamed? Is Daffrid a witch?


As well as this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on July 27th 2026

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]]> From The Archives: 6 - Escher Conversions, Operation Hivestorm, Formula P3 Returns, and Adapting Games to Screen From The Archives: 6 - Escher Conversions, Operation Hivestorm, Formula P3 Returns, and Adapting Games to Screen Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:17:48 GMT 4:12:47 6acba7fb29b9fbfbe2247e6e false https://theencounterdeck.com/index.php/2026/10/11/from-the-archive-episode-6/ 6acba7fb29b9fbfbe2247e6e 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 full 1 6 With a local cleric having cast Lesser Restoration to remove the painting paralysis from our hosts, Daffrid and Dysartes return to look at the range of films and TV series adapted from our favourite licenses, and ask the question - are we in a golden age for such adaptations?


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on August 26th 2024

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]]> With a local cleric having cast Lesser Restoration to remove the painting paralysis from our hosts, Daffrid and Dysartes return to look at the range of films and TV series adapted from our favourite licenses, and ask the question - are we in a golden age for such adaptations?


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on August 26th 2024

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]]> 54 - Rat Ogres, Ogre Ogres, Arcana Unleashed, and Accountability 54 - Rat Ogres, Ogre Ogres, Arcana Unleashed, and Accountability Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:01:48 GMT 3:01:37 6ac22fe252f9e4485fc07843 false https://theencounterdeck.com/index.php/2026/10/04/episode-54/ 6ac22fe252f9e4485fc07843 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 full 2 6 Now the mysterious blue smoke has dispersed, the deck has summoned Daffrid and Dysartes for their half-year review. At the start of the year our hosts had set themselves goals and constructed bingo cards for things GW might reveal, and it's time to see how they're doing.


As well as this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on July 13th 2026

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]]> Now the mysterious blue smoke has dispersed, the deck has summoned Daffrid and Dysartes for their half-year review. At the start of the year our hosts had set themselves goals and constructed bingo cards for things GW might reveal, and it's time to see how they're doing.


As well as this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on July 13th 2026

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]]> From The Archives: 5 - Painting Goblins, Skaven Victorius, Stormlight Archive, and Painting Paralysis From The Archives: 5 - Painting Goblins, Skaven Victorius, Stormlight Archive, and Painting Paralysis Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:55:25 GMT 4:13:13 6ab919cdfb182c6fb52e5325 false https://theencounterdeck.com/index.php/2026/09/27/from-the-archive-episode-5/ 6ab919cdfb182c6fb52e5325 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 full 1 5 Having recovered from the Tasha's Drinking Game over the last couple of episodes, Daffrid and Dysartes return to look at how to recover from one of the most troublesome ailments for a miniatures hobbyist - Painting Paralysis. How do we break the deadlock and get back to being productive?


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on August 12th 2024

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]]> Having recovered from the Tasha's Drinking Game over the last couple of episodes, Daffrid and Dysartes return to look at how to recover from one of the most troublesome ailments for a miniatures hobbyist - Painting Paralysis. How do we break the deadlock and get back to being productive?


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on August 12th 2024

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]]> <![CDATA[53 - Still Crabby, GW's Big Summer Preview, RIP John Blanche, and More UK Games Expo 2026]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:22 GMT 4:04:15 6ab46817432e34fa45ab7f49 false https://theencounterdeck.com/index.php/2026/09/23/episode-53/ 6ab46817432e34fa45ab7f49 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 full 2 5 Following some technical difficulties - namely the blue smoke escaping from Daffrid's internet connection - our hosts are back to continue talking through their experiences at UK Games Expo 2026.


On top of our experience at the Expo, Dysartes managed to catch up with Will Kirkby, otherwise known as Chamonkee, Sheffield-based artist and creator. Will is the artist who did the illustration work for the award-winning Eat the Reich RPG, as well as some Critical Role products and his own projects.


As well as this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on June 29th 2026

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]]> Following some technical difficulties - namely the blue smoke escaping from Daffrid's internet connection - our hosts are back to continue talking through their experiences at UK Games Expo 2026.


On top of our experience at the Expo, Dysartes managed to catch up with Will Kirkby, otherwise known as Chamonkee, Sheffield-based artist and creator. Will is the artist who did the illustration work for the award-winning Eat the Reich RPG, as well as some Critical Role products and his own projects.


As well as this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on June 29th 2026

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]]> 52 - Coriolis, Hedonists of Slaanesh, Surprise Witcher 3 DLC, and UK Games Expo 2026 (Part One) 52 - Coriolis, Hedonists of Slaanesh, Surprise Witcher 3 DLC, and UK Games Expo 2026 (Part One) Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT 3:44:48 6aa5d509ff74edfd00cdaf8f false https://theencounterdeck.com/index.php/2026/09/13/episode-52/ 6aa5d509ff74edfd00cdaf8f 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 full 2 4 Daffrid and Dysartes have escaped from the Black Planet, and are ready to begin talking about their experiences at UK Games Expo. We did have to wait for Daffrid's voice to recover before we could record, however.


Dysartes managed to sit down with Chris and Hughie from Colour Forge, with that interview being in the discussion segment - the NEC is definitely a noisy spot to have a chat, even on the Friday.


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on June 8th 2026

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]]> Daffrid and Dysartes have escaped from the Black Planet, and are ready to begin talking about their experiences at UK Games Expo. We did have to wait for Daffrid's voice to recover before we could record, however.


Dysartes managed to sit down with Chris and Hughie from Colour Forge, with that interview being in the discussion segment - the NEC is definitely a noisy spot to have a chat, even on the Friday.


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on June 8th 2026

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]]> <![CDATA[From The Archives: 4 - Gloomhaven Begins, Blood Angels, Star Wars Legion Reshuffle, and More D&D 5e Revised Class Changes]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:03:17 GMT 6:11:44 6a25eaa7a2db34bb89f12a8e false https://theencounterdeck.com/index.php/2026/06/07/from-the-archive-episode-4/ 6a25eaa7a2db34bb89f12a8e 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 full 1 4 Note - Unfortunately, Daffrid lost his voice following UK Games Expo, so episode 52 is delayed. Instead, here's episode 4 to tide you over.


Daffrid and Dysartes finish taking a pause for breath, and return to looking at the changes to classes in the upcoming D&D 5e Revised (or 5.5, according to Dysartes). If you're partaking in the Tasha's Drinking Game, please do so responsibly.


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on July 29th 2024

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]]> Note - Unfortunately, Daffrid lost his voice following UK Games Expo, so episode 52 is delayed. Instead, here's episode 4 to tide you over.


Daffrid and Dysartes finish taking a pause for breath, and return to looking at the changes to classes in the upcoming D&D 5e Revised (or 5.5, according to Dysartes). If you're partaking in the Tasha's Drinking Game, please do so responsibly.


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on July 29th 2024

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]]> <![CDATA[From The Archives: 3 - Dragon Age: Inquisition, The Book of Desolation, Wargaming Website Outage, and D&D 5e Revised Class Changes]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT 4:58:15 6a17fe7f847a83997e7dbfe2 false https://theencounterdeck.com/index.php/2026/05/31/from-the-archive-episode-3/ 6a17fe7f847a83997e7dbfe2 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 full 1 3 Daffrid and Dysartes return from the void to start looking at the changes to classes in the upcoming D&D 5e Revised (or 5.5, according to Dysartes). There's a lot to talk about, as our hosts have... thoughts, to the point this topic will be split across two episodes.


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on July 15th 2024

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]]> Daffrid and Dysartes return from the void to start looking at the changes to classes in the upcoming D&D 5e Revised (or 5.5, according to Dysartes). There's a lot to talk about, as our hosts have... thoughts, to the point this topic will be split across two episodes.


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on July 15th 2024

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]]> <![CDATA[51 - Million Miniatures Challenge Finale, Pre-Painted GW Terrain, Some Things Are Crab & Games To Try at UK Games Expo 2026]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 20:26:03 GMT 3:43:48 6a14b05c8ff41815a821f6b9 false https://theencounterdeck.com/index.php/2026/05/25/episode-51/ 6a14b05c8ff41815a821f6b9 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 full 2 3 Daffrid and Dysartes emerge from the shade once more to discuss which games they're wanting to try out at UK Games Expo 2026 - and there is quite the list.


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on May 18th 2026

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]]> Daffrid and Dysartes emerge from the shade once more to discuss which games they're wanting to try out at UK Games Expo 2026 - and there is quite the list.


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on May 18th 2026

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]]> <![CDATA[From the Archives: 2 - CCGs, Plushies, D&D 5.5 Revealed & More of UK Games Expo 2024]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 18:58:39 GMT 2:28:52 6a0a0fe1bae3d7f66f7500ba false https://theencounterdeck.com/index.php/2026/05/17/from-the-archive-episode-2/ 6a0a0fe1bae3d7f66f7500ba 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 full 1 2 Daffrid and Dysartes are back, and continue with their look back at UK Games Expo 2024. Survive: Escape from Atlantis, Shadowrun, and Battletech all got a test run, alongside a discussion about Joyride, a new racing game from Rebellion.


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Note - We were still working on the audio at this point, so apologies for any issues.


Originally recorded on July 1st 2024

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]]> Daffrid and Dysartes are back, and continue with their look back at UK Games Expo 2024. Survive: Escape from Atlantis, Shadowrun, and Battletech all got a test run, alongside a discussion about Joyride, a new racing game from Rebellion.


On top of this discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Note - We were still working on the audio at this point, so apologies for any issues.


Originally recorded on July 1st 2024

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]]> <![CDATA[50 - SANNAHED, Armageddon, Vampire Crawlers & the Abominable Intelligence]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 23:06:19 GMT 4:25:58 6a0260ec5c981a3573141699 false https://theencounterdeck.com/index.php/2026/05/11/episode-50/ 6a0260ec5c981a3573141699 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 full 2 2 Daffrid and Dysartes return to see how various AI models coped with digesting Daffrid's roleplaying scenario from the last episode, and how they did with regurgitating that content into new forms, as well as suggesting additions to what came before. Maybe we'll find out whether Dysartes is too cynical - or not cynical enough - when it comes to the Abominable Intelligence.


On top of this artifical discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on May 4th 2026

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]]> Daffrid and Dysartes return to see how various AI models coped with digesting Daffrid's roleplaying scenario from the last episode, and how they did with regurgitating that content into new forms, as well as suggesting additions to what came before. Maybe we'll find out whether Dysartes is too cynical - or not cynical enough - when it comes to the Abominable Intelligence.


On top of this artifical discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we’ve been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on May 4th 2026

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]]> From the Archives: 1 - The Pilot From the Archives: 1 - The Pilot Sun, 03 May 2026 16:59:20 GMT 3:15:48 69f76523e1fad0f98afa1fd8 false https://theencounterdeck.com/index.php/2026/05/03/from-the-archive-episode-1/ 69f76523e1fad0f98afa1fd8 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 full 1 1 Hello, and welcome to The Encounter Deck. Join Daffrid and Dysartes for their first venture into the podcasting world, taking a look at the news from Games Workshop, stories from the wider gaming world, and covering the first half of their discussion of their experiences at UK Games Expo 2024.


Please note - as this was the first episode we recorded, there may be some audio issues as we needed to learn the process.


Originally recorded on June 17th 2024

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]]> Hello, and welcome to The Encounter Deck. Join Daffrid and Dysartes for their first venture into the podcasting world, taking a look at the news from Games Workshop, stories from the wider gaming world, and covering the first half of their discussion of their experiences at UK Games Expo 2024.


Please note - as this was the first episode we recorded, there may be some audio issues as we needed to learn the process.


Originally recorded on June 17th 2024

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]]> <![CDATA[49 - Loop Hero, #New40k, Dungeon Masters & Scenario Creation]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:38:35 GMT 3:50:30 69f114ad526757e10b6a4d0f false https://theencounterdeck.com/index.php/2026/04/28/episode-49/ 69f114ad526757e10b6a4d0f 69efdb153f40b76716ea86b9 full 2 1 Daffrid and Dysartes return to tackle the deck's last challenge - follow a series of prompts from the Deck of Wonders to create a tabletop roleplaying scenario. It looks like one of our hosts has been a wee bit enthusiastic on this particular task...


On top of this novel discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we've been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on April 20th 2026

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]]> Daffrid and Dysartes return to tackle the deck's last challenge - follow a series of prompts from the Deck of Wonders to create a tabletop roleplaying scenario. It looks like one of our hosts has been a wee bit enthusiastic on this particular task...


On top of this novel discussion topic, we also catch up on what hobbying we've been doing over the last fortnight, we look at the news from Games Workshop, and we take a look at the news from the wider gaming world as well.


Originally recorded on April 20th 2026

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