Pick Up & Deliver 205: The ‘geek Asks 3 – In which Brendan pretends that the main BoardgameGeek forums are a Q&A forum for him. It’s an exercise in hilarity and narcissism!
Pick Up & Deliver 180: Getting Salty
In Episode 180, Brendan talks a bit about the experience of getting “salty”–feeling upset about experiences in gaming in which anger gets the better of us. He explores the aspects of gameplay that give him this feeling most strongly: betrayal, really really bad luck, games where someone can “undo” your work, control or lock decks, and blocking.
Pick Up & Deliver 115: Homer Simpson’s Car
Brendan responds to a listener question about the “Homer Simpson Car” game he would like to see. Things Brendan would include: Asymmetry Hidden components and bluffing Multiple paths to victory Hidden motives Feeling of not enough Deep Complexity in choices
Pick Up & Deliver 080: Hand Management
Brendan talks about the [toggle] gaming all-day game event, then spends some time talking about hand management games. Show notes: [toggle] gaming Android Netrunner Legendary Marvel Bohnanza A Study in Emerald (1st edition) Something Wakes in the Forest What is
Pick Up & Deliver 069: Richard Garfield
Listen on Spreaker! Brendan discusses the five games he own by prominent designer Richard Garfield (best known for Magic: The Gathering). Games mentioned: Magic: The Gathering Roborally King of Tokyo Vampire: The Eternal Struggle Bunny Kingdom Android: Netrunner What are
Pick Up & Deliver 054: My Top 10
In this episode, Brendan offers up his opinions on ten games from his current Top 50 games. Games discussed: 10. Last Will 9. A Touch of Evil: The Supernatural Game 8. Anachrony 7. Arkham Horror: The Card Game 6. Brass: Lancashire 5. Star Wars: Rebellion 4. Dungeon
Pick Up & Deliver 006: Deluge!
On this episode, Brendan discusses the recent snowfall in Chicagoland and games that make you deal with a deluge of problems or resources. Discussion thread: Board Game Geek: Games that have a deluge Games mentioned: Ghost Stories Forbidden Island Pandemic
Install from Heap 10 – How to be a Sunny
Brendan explores, with the help of the Reddit Netrunners, Mark Rosewater’s idea of the “three kinds of Magic players,” and considers whether a fourth model, the “Sunny,” might be necessary to round out Netrunner psychographics. Flavor of the week: Ronald Five.
Install from Heap 05 – Falconry, Running, and You
Introduction – Pets and Netrunner
Flashpoint’s Criminal Runner: Khan, and her breaker suite
Executive Boot Camp: Predictive Algorithm
How do you do your research?
Flavor of the Week – Khan, Saker, Peregrine, Golden, and The Gauntlet
Is It Luck?
(from Brendan) As I started to get more serious about the board game hobby, I learned a number of amusing terms for different kind of games. One that I enjoy quite a bit is “Ameritrash,” a seemingly-derogatory phrase for games