At Origins 2018 I caught the new Battletech director about the new beginner box and Battletech box set. He also drops a few hints to his plans for the year of Battletech at Gen Con. There a few other Easter eggs in here too.
I can’t wait for Gen Con now.
My Dragonfire play through and review. This is my first attempt at a real play through. Dragonfire is a fully cooperative deck builder where I would say you must cooperate or die. Dragonfire is set in the realm of Dungeons and Dragons and is made by Catalyst Game Labs.
I hope you like it. I do believe I made an error or 2. I think i’m going to post a follow up video that is a play through of the first round. I learned a lot and had all kinds of problems with software.
I have played Dragonfire several times since I filmed this video and I I think I’ll be replacing this in the near future.
In this Box Breaking Matt takes a look Master of Orion from Catalyst Game Labs. Master of Orion is a deck builder where 2 players attempt explore the galaxy while wreaking havoc on one another while conquering the stars.
Master of Orion is new to me ( I can’t believe i just said that), but all hype this year has me looking into it.
In this Box Breaking Matt takes a look at the new deck builder from Catalyst Game Labs – Dragonfire. In Dragon fire a party of adventurers cooperatively go on quests for fame, fortune and honor. No really we just get together for some fun!
Dragonfire is my favorite Gen Con release this year. I am working on the review stop back in a few days to get the scoop.
I caught up with Randall Bills at Gen Con 50 and Wow did we talk about a lot of stuff. Aside from the cool stuff for Dragonfire, We discussed Zero Day, Master of Orion, CBT, Crossfire, new plastics, and The Duke – Lords of Legacy
There is a lot of good information in here. Time to bust open Dragonfire! Check back Saturday for the Box Breaking!
In this episode of Role-Play Ramblings Matt talks with, his guest, Jason Hardy of Catalyst Game Labs about social tension and how it can be applied to role-playing. Filmed at Origins 2016 this is one of my favorite episodes of all time. This episode was inspired by the transgender bathroom debate that was socially prominent early in 2016. Jason and I don’t actually debate an issue here; we discuss how to apply an issue appropriately with your community.
This is a really great episode for thse who truly want to create an extremely rich game world. Thank you Jason Hardy for making this topic make perfect sense
Shadowrun: Anarchy
$39.99 SRP
Shadowrun remains one of the most beloved gaming settings of all time. The cyberpunk-crossed-with-fantasy setting has a wide and enduring appeal, and Anarchy provides rules for a new style of play in this great world. Storytelling come to the fore in this book, allowing gamemasters and players to work together to craft a fun, fast-moving gaming experience. Whether you’re brand new to tabletop role-playing or a long-time Shadowrun player just looking for a different way to enjoy your favorite setting. Shadowrun: Anarchy offers a fun, fantastic storytelling game.
It’s always a pleasure to see DP9. This year was no exception. They have a in the mixer, Dreadnoughts, Jovian Chronicles, and anpthe HG Blitz KS.
In this interview Robert and I chat about their recent Kickstarter and some of the issues they ran into. Plus we discuss Dreadnoughts, Jovian Chronicles, and the planned Kickstarter for next year.
Matt is starting his tribute to Munckin with this Box Breaking of Munchkin Deluxe. It started them all.
Drink some ale, have some pretzels and level up for the win. Well, it’s not that easy! Your friends might just be devious enough to steal that level from you.
Catalyst Game Labs will be at Gen Con 2014 in force! We’ve got a slew of great gaming and games to check out at booths 417, 413, 509, 617.
Once more the fantastic Shadowrun RPG Experience returns!
Dive into gaming in the Sixth World like never before as players step into the infamous Dante’s Inferno club in Seattle’s Sprawl. An 8-foot tall, 30-foot long banner creates an immersive 11 foot diameter room were you can learn Shadowrun, Fifth Edition and run the mean streets in the shadows of the megacorps.
Runs must be made by appointment only with our exclusive Dante’s Inferno concierge.
“I know I sound like I’m talking about a roleplaying game, and it’s not. But it lends itself well to telling a good story.” – Zee Garcia, The Dice Tower
If you’ve not played Crossfire, stop on by to give it a try!
Shadowrun: Crossfire is a deck-building game crossing cyperpunk with fantasy and plunging players into a world dominated by ruthless megacorporations; Crossfire gives players the chance to dive into the world’s shadows to see if they can survive. They’ll have weapons, spells, contacts, and gear to help them out, and they’re going to need those resources. If they play their cards right, they’ll do more than survive—they’ll become legends.
You think you know the Shadows? You believe you’ve paid the right price to be a Shadowrunner? Think again chummer! Shadowrun: Crossfire will take you down a new path of mysteries and danger. Harlequin has some big plans for the small group of runners who are willing to risk their very souls to beat the objectives. Invitations to Harlequin’s little soiree are hard to come by.
Come on down to the Indianapolis Convention Center, Rooms 120-122 on Saturday, 1 August at 2200 if you dare to take part in the Shadowrun: Crossfire release event. Crossfire designers Rob Heinsoo, Rob Watkins, and Jay Schneider will be running this event!
BattleTech fiction has always been its greatest strength, with well over a hundred novels publishing across twenty years. Nothing brings the epic stories, heroic characters and desperate battlefield action to life better than novels. It’s been long years since new print novels saw publication for this seminal universe. Now, a new era is opening for BattleTech as the first, all new, full-length novel reaches print at Gen Con. Stop on by and grab a copy of Embers of Wars and slide back into the heavy metal action of the 31st century!
Oh, and we just might have a sample miniature to show off what we’re planning for the future!
“…this is one of the best abstract strategy games I have ever played.” -Tom Vasel, The Dice Tower
We’ve brought it back again! Come play a larger-than-life version of The Duke with 18 inch tiles on a 10 foot x 10 foot board! Or sit down at one of several The Duke tables and give this fantastic tile-laying game a full try.
The game is also back in stock after a 6 month hiatus…grab your copy while you’re there!
We’ve got some fantastic new games coming your way.
VALIANT UNIVERSE RPG
“Basically, this game hits all the right spots it needed to. It encourages you to play all the main characters from the comic books in the Valiant Universe, and gives you no holds barred access to the Valiant universe.” Aaron Richardson (All Us Geeks, Guest Review)
The Valiant Universe RPG was released last year, with its companion Digital Initiative up for some awards!. Stop on by and play a game!
ENCOUNTERS: BRAVEST WARRIORS
We pre-released Encounters: Bravest Warriors last year, but the full release is now available. And each deck now includes 1 unique CatBug die! Additionally, the fantastic folks at WeLoveFine have given us several CatBug Pounce Vinyl Figures to give away! Just stop by the booth, play the wonderfully fun and fast Encounters: Bravest Warriors or purchase a deck, and you’ll be entered into a drawing each evening at 5:30 PM to win a free one! (You must be present to win and no tickets carry over from one day to the next.)
JARL: THE VIKINGS TILE-LAYING GAME
In the long winters between raiding seasons, warriors keep their intellect sharp through games of wits and chance. Ragnar, Rollo, Floki and even the Earl challenge each other to this game of stone placement filled with tactics and subtle maneuvering for victory.
The first of our games based upon History Channel’s hit TV show, Vikings, will be available. Powered by The Duke, the Jarl: The Vikings Tile-laying Game brings all the brilliant game play in The Duke to a new stand-alone game with all new tiles and a few new movement icons.
WRATH OF DRAGONS
Take on the mantle of a most powerful dragon. Awaken each century, terrifying and rapacious. Lay waste to settlements and cities. Burn crops… Consume flocks… Hoard treasure…
And pass into legend as the greatest dragon of any age!
We’ve got an early release for our new, unique ‘Resource Destruction’ game in Wrath of Dragons. Come play a dragon as it pillages and plunders across the landscape, stealing gold, livestock, nobles and crushing human’s that dare raise settlements in your lands. Whoever hoards the most after six centuries wins!
