Tabletop and Beyond

The gang talks skirmish games. Not too big. Not too small. They are juuuuuust right! This episode is all about what makes a skirmish game and the pros and cons compared to board and wargames.

Justin, Jason, and Dan dive in and give a recap of the 4-day GUILDCON gaming convention. While it was seriously toned-down because of COVID, there was still some serious gaming that happened. Tune in, and live vicariously as though you too had attended!

Justin and Jason sit down with artist Josh Berman, AKA Quarterpaint, to discuss his perspective on hobbying within the gaming community. After you listen to the episode, check out Josh's' Instagram and YouTube pages: IG: https://instagram.com/quarterpaint?igshid=5p2ccuqtnkdu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBj1W0YnI37E6cJJzHLs76g

The crew is back! Dan, Jason, and Justin talk about running published adventures, which include how to work them into your homebrew campaign, prevent them from getting too railroad-y, and make them engaging for your players. This is a great podcast for new and old GMs!

The gang is back together! Dan, Jason, and a little bit of Justin discuss the difference between the Android and Shadowrun RPG systems. Both are cyberpunk, both are noir, both involve future timelines, but which one is better?

Justin and Garret continue to the discussion of Warhammer as they shift to the big changes with the new 9th edition Warhammer 40,000. Enjoy!

Warhammer is having a huge summer. This first episode, Justin and special Guest Garrett talk about the new changes to Age of Sigmar with the release of the 2020 General's Handbook.

What happens when your game has too many mechanics that it tramples the fluff? Can mechanics drive the fluff or vice versa? What are mechanics and fluff?! Justin and Jason answer these critical questions in this week's episode.

What is the right level that your players' characters should play at? Are they saving the world? Are they catching rats in the tavern caller? The thing is that they can do both, but it all depends on how you present the adventure to them. Tune in to find out how to make sure your players are engaged no matter how big the task ahead of them!

The age-old battle: DND vs Star Wars, 40k vs Age of Sigmar, Battle Star Galactica vs Lord of the Rings. We love the both, and like our kids, we SWEAR we don't have a favorite...but do we? Justin and Jason explore the pros and cons of each setting as it relates to gaming, and it's doubtful they will settle the debate.

Justin caught up with his old friend, Mitch Reed, from the No Dice No Glory podcast and website. Gaming in COVID, Tabletop Simulator, Historial wargaming, and wargaming, in general, were all topics on the table.

Dan and Justin explore the importance of good character backgrounds and how GMs can help their players come up with ones that will enhance the game.

Justin and Jason are joined by Garrett and John from the Wide World of Wargaming to discuss Warhammer and the competitive Independent Tournament Circuit. Big tournaments for Warhammer are a foregone conclusion right now, but it wasn't always that way. Join us to learn how competitive tournaments really became a thing. Also! Check out the Wife World of Wargaming on all the podcast outlets, includin...

Justin, Dan, and Jason started out the episode with several ideas that they wanted to talk about, but the episode ended up on one topic in particular: Initiative. Join the guys as they talk about the different mechanics to figure out who goes first.

There are a lot of things going on when you are a GM, and it's tough to ensure that the session goes well and your players are having fun. To ensure success during your campaigns, Dan, Jason, and Justin share six easy tips to instantly help you become a better GM.

Justin and Jason dive back into the Shadow of the Demon Lord RPG system to bring you their totally unfiltered opinion. Spoiler alert: it's a great system! Learn how it easy it is to run a game, create characters, and immerse new players in a grimdark fantasy setting.

Jason and Justin put their money where their mouth was from Episode 6, and jumped into Tabletop Simulator.... and never looked back. The gang goes over some of the awesome stuff you can find (spoiler alert: it's akin to a buried treasure) for roughly $20. Listen in and get informed!

Stuck in the house? Tired of watching the paint peel on the wall? All out of Tiger King episodes? Justin, Jason, and Dan talk about their favorite games they play with their families. Tune in to see if there are some games that you'd like to try with those you can't get away from.

Dan has talked a lot about FFG's Star Wars RPG, and rightfully so! It is awesome. Join Dan and Justin as they take a deep dive into the history and mechanics of the Star Wars RPG. Who knows, maybe it's just the game you've been looking for!

Justin and Jason cover gaming while in quarantine. AS the COVID-19 virus has forced cancellations and everyone indoors, they explore ways to stay entertained and things to try to keep up the board game addiction!

Jason and Justin are joined by two of their favorite gamers: Matt and Sergio. Matt and Sergio are veterans of warhammer 40k and fantasy and are here to lend their perspective on why Age of Sigmar is a great game to get into!

Kickstarter has become the de facto place for independent, and even large, game publishers to get their games off the ground. Dan, Jason, and Justin explore why Kickstarter is the preferred method for game publishing while covering some of the benefits and pitfalls of using Kickstarter.

This week, Dan leads us through the rise and fall of great RPGs as we learn that Fantasy Flight Games will no longer be in the RPG publishing business.

Join Dan, Jason, and Justin as they talk about their Geek Week and the latest news. Later in the podcast, they talk about DND Beyond and if it's worth investing in.

Get to know the hosts of Tabletop and Beyond and catch up with the latest news in gaming. Also, explore whether or not technology in tabletop gaming is helpful!