The Covenant Cast

Events are the lifeblood of tabletop gaming, with local and worldwide communities gathering to share memorable experiences face to face. But attending these events, especially for the first time, can be intimidating, exhausting, or downright confusing. Join us for a plethora of tips learned over the past decade that are sure to make your next event more enjoyable than ever!   If you have any quest...

Zach, Steven, and Jonathan remember their week of movies and pre-releases. The purpose and practicality of dice in tabletop are dissected. And Jonathan shares his experience on what it takes to be a good Game Master.   If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , or Youtube .You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter. Y...

Zach, Steven, and Arkham Horror Lead Developer Matt Newman discuss what it takes to create a cooperative tabletop game, and what makes a memorable gaming experience. Zach and Steven talk about their Adepticon trip, and Matt shares one of his favorite gaming moments, as well as answering audience questions.     If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook , Ins...

Zach, Steven, and Jonathan search for the factors that make physical tabletop games different from their digital counterparts, and ask which format is superior. Jonathan dives into design philosophy, Zach prepares for Adepticon, and Steven rants further about game balance.   If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , or Youtube .You c...

Games are living entities, expanding and changing as time goes on. But what happens when something gets out of balance? Zach, Steven, and Robert hunt for the definition of a balanced game and why it is important, and sort through the various tools designers use to restore harmony. Stick around for Zach's take on the recent X-Wing FAQ and a few special memories from past convention trips!   If you...

We kick off the cast with an incredibly hot topic, Fantasy Flight Games' recent announcement regarding Star Wars: Destiny - and everything leading up to it! Zach, Steven, and Robert dive into the weeds of manufacturing, explain how they first got hooked by tabletop gaming, and reminisce about the greatest obstacle faced in the early days of local retail. Read the announcement from Fantasy Flight a...