Victory in Reach

And just when you thought their ships had disappeared behind that moon, your radar beeps to let you know: The Void Chroniclers have returned! There's something out Beyond the Reach, and we have to know what. A new kickstarter campaign for a new Arcs expansion has appeared, and to learn more we met with Cole Wehrle himself. Join us as we ask him what we can expect from the new content, which fa...

My lord, we've cleansed the planet of all life forms. The whole planet has become a blank canvas in the name of your glory. What shall we do with it? Oh, another banner? Brilliant idea as always my lord. In this episode of Victory in Reach, we're ranting about The Hegemon with special guests Kolt (arsenicandoldmice) and Sam (purplepotato). Original guide by Kolt and Sam here: https://board...

The trick to being a good doomsday prepper is to endure as many doomsdays as possible. 3 a week is pretty good. In Today's episode we're joined by Ray aka Decoy to talk about The Survivalist! Original guide by Ray here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3522217/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-survivalist

If we're ranking the fates by Twitter followers, this one is top tier for sure. Today we're joined by Dan aka Salo to talk about The Partisan! Original Guide by Dan here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3517302/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-partisan

Justice is about fairness: that's why I hit everyone with the same size gavel. Today we're joined again by Skwidmark/Mark Overstreet to talk about the Judge! Original guide by Mark here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3493471/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-judge

In this never-before-seen podcast concept, three guys talk about socialism for two hours. Today we're joined by Wyatt Paulson to talk about The Founder! Original guide by Wyatt here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3517422/a-void-chronicler-s-guide-to-the-founder

When all you have is a Planet Hammer... Today we're joined by Cole (not that one) to talk about the Planet Breaker! Original guide by Cole here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3518298/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-planet-breaker

Remember, the portal is always in the last place you look. Today we're joined by Dan (aka Salo) to talk about the Pathfinder! Original guide by Dan here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3489162/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-pathfinder

What's your favorite thing about Feudalism? Mine is lording over the peasants. Today we're talking The Warden! We also take some time at the start of the episode to discuss the Romp / Leder Games test tournament and what it means for the potential of an Arcs competitive scene. Original Warden Guide by Jon-Joe here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3484110/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-wa...

I'm all about equality. Rich, poor, Imperial, Outlaw, free, it doesn't matter to me, I'll steal from anyone. Today we're joined by Colin aka SmokeyChan to talk about The Pirate! Original guide by Colin here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3481548/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-pirate

I mean, sure, "rule through fear alone" sounds bad when you say it out of context, but at least they're not one of those politicians who'll say anything to get elected, right? Today we're joined by Luke Bentz aka Monte to talk about the Overlord! Original guide by Luke here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3477308/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-overlord

I love Relics. I love the smashing sound they make when I throw them in the Neutrino Smasher. Today we're talking about the Redeemer, featuring Kolt! Original guide by Kolt here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3475485/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-redeemer

These are my pet rocks. I love them and they teach me ancient knowledge, and in exchange I feed them your friends. Today we're joined by Gerrit aka Trenzelore to talk about the Caretaker! Original guide by Gerrit here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3457463/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-caretaker

Lesson 1: anytime your opponents do anything, wring your hands together and whisper "it's all going according to plan." Join us as we talk about the Conspirator! Original guide by Francis here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3467021/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-conspirator

You keep saying "Guild Simp" like it's a bad thing. Join Francis and Oliver as they talk about the Advocate! Original guide by Oliver / Insolent Noisemaker here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3443509/the-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-advocate

"Look buddy, I know climate change is an existential threat and I should have bought the electric ships but look, there's this guy and he's calling himself the Planet Breaker and if I don't get over to that planet right now ... I know, I know, but listen..." Today we're joined by Mark Overstreet aka Skwidmark to talk about The Guardian! Original Void Chronicler's Guid...

The fungi have been speaking to me and they're telling me how delicious you look. We're joined this week by Kolt Bode aka Arsenic to talk about The Blight Speaker! Original Void Chronicler guide by Kolt here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3377854/a-void-chronicler-s-guide-to-the-blight-speaker

"So, tell me, are the-" *checks notes* "'undead husts of your slain enemies' ships pouring through the holes in time and space' in the room with us right now?" Today we're joined by Gurnapster (aka Wyatt Paulson) to talk about the Gate Wraith! Original guide by Gurnapster here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3426284/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-gate-wraith

Excuse me, my friend. Have you heard the good news about this adorable little alien I found? Look at them! Feel their soft fur! Let them live in your heart. Join us in this episode as we are joined by Colin aka Smokey-Chan to talk about The Believer! Original guide by Smokey-Chan here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3394329/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-believer

If you're going to get slaughtered in space by a capitalist-turned-space-ghost, may as well get a good story out of it. We're taking a bit of a break for the holidays and pausing our regular episodes, but Oliver and Jon-Joe still found time to sit and chat about Arcs' ability to tell exciting stories and why we think it makes the game so special. We'll be back with more guide episodes in 2025!

There's only one way to end the cycle of violence: give me all the guns. We're joined this week by Skwidmark / Mark Overstreet, host of the Gettin' Gamey podcast, to talk about the Peacekeeper! Original Void Chronicler guide written by Mark here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3355715/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-peacekeeper

How many resources do I need before I can use them as a swimming pool? Join us today as we talk about the Magnate! Original guide written by Jon-Joe Edwards here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3345245/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-magnate

You're filled with an overwhelming love for all creatures throughout the universe. You don't know where this feeling came from and you really wish it would go away so you can get back to your space colonialism. Today we're talking about The Pacifist! Original guide by Oliver Lipton here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3348381/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-pacifist

I've got a clever plan to rebuild the Empire in my image and that plan is gun. Today we're talking about the Admiral! Join us in welcoming Kolt Bode (aka arsenicandoldmice), who wrote the original Void Chronicler Guide for the Admiral here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3332175/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-admiral

Why was the Blight so good at parties? It's because he was such a fun member of High Blight Society! Join us as we talk about the Naturalist! Original Void Chronicler's Guide by Oliver Lipton / Insolent Noisemaker: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3331117/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-naturalist