Arachne: An Miniature Gaming Podcast

The boys (Dr. D and Mike) talk about the new Max tac boxes that are coming out in the kickstarter/Adepticon. We talk about the new model rules and speculate on how they will work in the game. We of course make some terrible jokes along the way!

The boys, Dr.d and Niguel talk about their Adepticon experiences, things they learned, and the upcoming Summer of Plunder. They go into a surprisingly detailed discussion on the Dutch faction and how they related to current meta expectations. They also tell some terrible jokes. This episode had some issues with the interaction connection and caused us to lose the start of the episode.

The boys (Dr. D and Dan) get together and talk about their Adepticon experiences and speculate on.....stuff. Dan is a great guy and we yet again have a grand ol time talking about stuff. Just listen to us talk about stuff. Make sure you check out all the things we do and love! Professional Casual Network: https://professionalcasual.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1X2k6XBqV2LJF9Jee0cdE2...

The people (Dr. D and Lily from Firelock) talk about her job as graphic designer and overall incredible person at Firelock. We go over industry stuff and help people understand all of the work that goes into making the products we love. Lily's Stuff! https://cubannerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/90mstudio/?hl=en Make sure you check out all the things we do and love! Professional Casual Network:...

The boys (Dr. D, Mike, and Alan) come on the show to talk about their Adepticon 2026 experiences. Alan and Mike did very well in their Cyberpunk events and go over what they discovered. They tell some terrible jokes as well, but we knew that would happen.

The boys (Dr. D and Niguel) get together and talk about Adepticon 2026. They talk about expectations and what they are excited about. They talk about Blood and Plunder and what they are expecting to players.

Ahoy! Dr. D and Emily talk about model designing and a part of the model gaming industry that it much less illuminated to the consumer. Emily is the more junior model designer at Firelock, and has been helping with the new wave of Blood and Plunder models that are about to be released in the upcoming kickstarter.

The CAST (Dr. D, Kara, and Dan) talk to Dan about his job as the head model designer for Firelock games. He goes over his nerd origin story and what it took to become a designer. We talk upcoming projects and how the industry works behind the scenes. Its a really great conversation and he deserves all the love. Some come and give it a listen!

The boys (Mike and Josh) talk about the new civilian models coming out of Monster Fight Club. They talk about the new rules and the new models and speculate how they can be used effectively. They also tell some terrible jokes along the way. We do love our bad jokes!

The boys (Dr. D, Mike, and Chris) get together and talk about their favorite Bushido faction, Silvermoon Syndicate. They talk lore, tactics, and models from the game and even make some lists for people to try out. They tell lots of terrible jokes and remind everyone that fun is important to us all! Come on in and give it a listen!

The boys (Dr. D and Dan from Blood and Pigment) talk about community for the Blood and Plunder. Dan talks about his experiences in the community and how he interacts with it in ways that people might find interesting.

The boys (Dr. D, Mike, and Mat) talk about creating content online for hobbies. Mat has a popular music stream and has been moving into miniature gaming content. All of the boys offer some insight on the process and even offer advice for anyone else who might be wanting to come into this sphere of the hobby. Links to Mat's Stuff https://www.twitch.tv/fixermat https://www.twitch.tv/stellarmat YouTu...

The boys (Dr. D and Mike) talk about the newly released, at the time, full body conversion models. For some reason this episode did not come out when scheduled so here it is now! The second wave of full body conversions had not been previewed yet.

Dr. D and David get together and talk about Captain Kidd for the game Blood and Plunder. They go over his crazy history, how he plays in the game, and even a sample list.

The boys (Mike, Jonah, and Keef) talk about NOVA and how it went in regards to Infinity. They played in the events and walked the halls. What happen could have happened to them? Did they find love? Did they join a new time share? You can only know if you listen in!

The boys (Dr. D and Curtis) talk about Blood and Plunder at NOVA 2025. Curtis helped run the event and is a prolific player in the area so we brought him on the show to talk about his thoughts and how the event went. We of course talk about his origin story and tell some terrible jokes along the way. Come and join the crew!

The boys (Dr. D and MIke) talk about the lore of the PanOceanian planet, Varuna. They go over what it is and what is on it. Varuna sounds like a downright paradise for anyone who isn't Dr. D with all that humidity. They discuss the helots and and the demographics of the planet all while Dr. D can't seem to stop yawning. They tell some terrible jokes along the way. Come and join us won't you?

Dr. D gots the privilege to interview Rufus, from Firelock Games, to talk about their new game Blood and Bayonets. Blood and Bayonets is their new Napoleonic Era miniatures game that works in the small army scale that the blood and whatever games work in. Rufus is very knowledgeable about the topic and talks about the rules, the business aspect, and the history that they have to think about when i...

The boys, (Dr. D, Mike. and Alan) talk about Bozo for Cyberpunk Combat Zone! They talk about Alan's nerd origins, what draw him to the gang of murder clowns, and his first Adepticon! We talk models, strategies, and combos that we think would be useful for everyone! We tell some terrible jokes and have a few laughs along the way! Come and join us won't you!

The boys (Dr. D and MIke) talk about the, at the time, recently released Anklebyte box for Generation Red. They speculate on how they will change things up and what they offer for the gang. This episode got delayed due to other episodes being more time sensitive so it got pushed back. We are finally catching back up with editing so here it is! Of course, we tell some really bad jokes along the way...

The crew (Dr. D, Kara, and Josiah) come on to talk about being the unaligned commander for the Summer of Plunder campaign by Blood and Pigment. They talk about how the campaign went and what was expected of someone who was not actually in charge of a specific country. We also briefly talk about Oak and Iron. It wouldn't be an episode of Arachne if it didn't include some terrible humor as well. Com...

The boys *Dr. D and Mike) finish up their discussion of the lists and other announcements at interplanitario 2025. They talk about the Warcrow and Infinity top lists as well as the new edition of Ariesta! They tell some bad jokes and make fun of each other along the way as well. Come on in and check it out!

The boys, Dr. D and Mike, talk about the recent spoilers from Interplanetario with the models, the new factions, and some good ol fashion SPECULATION! They also tell some bad jokes and Dr. D gets mad at Eudorous from the past! Come on in and join us won't you!

Dr. D, Kara, and their guest Kyle talk about the Summer of Plunder 2025 and mechanics of campaigns that they enjoy. They speculate on how to approach campaigns from a variety of viewpoints and scale. Also, make sure to check out Kyle's Instagram that we mention in the episode here! https://www.instagram.com/thekarp14?igsh=Z2l3aTVxZ3kxZnNo Also, Dr. D's audio goes currupt near the end of the episod...

The whole crew (Dr. D, Kara, and guests Danny and Allie) talk about Summer of Plunder 2025! Danny is the leader of the pirate faction and has been able to enjoy the game with his sister Allie! They talk about what it was like growing up in the nerd world and what it took to get a family member into gaming with them. Lots of cool insights and stories involved with this one. So grab your cutlass and...