In this episode Nelson and Dalton recap Gencon and some of the books they have been reading! - Links: Lunar Rush: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/356873/lunar-rush Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/328871/terraforming-mars-ares-expedition Tsuro Luxary Edition: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/calliopegamenight/tsuro-luxury-limited-edition?ref=e5cujb Anansi Boys: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2744.Anansi_Boys Rove: https://www.addaxgames.com/game...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Foreshadowing and Prophesy are tools authors use to build suspense and hint at what will happen in the story! In this episode we talk about what we have been reading and then all about our favorite examples of Foreshadowing and Prophesy! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min
On today's episode we had the pleasure of talking with Mckay from Backfire Games about how to run a successful Kickstarter! The Board Critic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theboardcritic/ Backfire Discord: https://discord.gg/bs6QAQt5s9 - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!...
Jul 07, 2022•59 min
In this episode Nelson recaps the Origins Game Fair and what new games are coming out, and Dalton discusses some games that we played over the weekend! - Links: Lunar Rush: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/356873/lunar-rush Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/328871/terraforming-mars-ares-expedition Tsuro Luxary Edition: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/calliopegamenight/tsuro-luxury-limited-edition?ref=e5cujb Anansi Boys: https://www.goodreads.com/book/...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 8 min
On today's episode we had the pleasure of talking with Sherwin Matthews who is the lead designer at Steamforged Games. In this discussion we talk about how to design games and highlight some of Steamforged's excellent titles! Steamforged : https://steamforged.com/ - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! C...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr
On today's episode we had the pleasure of talking with Johnathan and Mackenzie from TerreDice Games about what goes into the design process when getting ready to launch a Kickstarter and also about their new game: Bark Avenue! Bark Avenue Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/terredicegames/bark-avenue/?ref=kicktraq TerreDice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TerreDiceGames - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - ...
May 19, 2022•42 min
Death is such a powerful thought provoking event that authors can draw on to convey important parts of their stories. In this episode we take on the topic to discuss why characters die and what value that can add to the story! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 17
In this episode Nelson recaps the GAMA Expo, what new games are coming out, and Dalton discusses some upcoming heavy strategic games! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/ f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!...
Apr 14, 2022•56 min•Ep. 16
New fireside episode today where we talk about what we have been reading, playing, and drinking! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/ f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!...
Mar 24, 2022•59 min•Ep. 15
Over the years there have been many books transitioned into movies/TV shows etc. Some have been good, a lot have been bad, and some were just OK. In this episode we talk through that process, what we are looking for, and some of the all stars/duds we have seen in this space! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you a...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 14
New fireside episode today where we talk about what we have been reading, playing, and drinking! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/ f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 13
It is been almost two years since we started this podcast! We have had so much fun over these two years playing hundreds of games and reading so many books! So many in fact that we decided to redo our first two episodes where we discussed our favorite games and books! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjo...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 12
Ameritrash or Euro games, these are terms that get thrown around a lot in out hobby, but what do they actually mean? In this episode we dive into what we think these terms mean and what we like about each category. Hope you enjoy! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/3h7Tctz6GU Our website: www.fantasyandsomeflights.com - Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!...
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 11
New fireside episode today where we talk about upcoming conventions, books we have been reading, and some absurd boardgame themes! Hope you enjoy! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/ f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ - Our Twitter @AndSomeFlights! - Hope you all enjoy! Cheers!...
Dec 09, 2021•45 min
If you have listened to previous episodes you probably know about the addiction that has taken over Nelson: Living Card Games! In this episode we have a special guest: d20Woodworking on to discuss this exciting genre of games! So listen along to learn more about Jason and figure out what your next money hole will be! - Flights: 05:20 | Icebreaker: 15:25 | Discussion: 26:07 | Recommendations: 1:03:39 - Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e36-games-economy-...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Kwisatz Haderach, Gom Jabbar, Mohadib, Paul... all super exotic names and phrases that you probably don't recognize if you haven't read Dune! In this book analysis we get to break down one of the greatest classic Si-Fi novels out there! Dune is a book that has been all the rage for the last 55+ years and is now a major motion picture! Before we dive into the story get to talk about the lackluster drinks we are having as well as some of the books we are reading! Hope you enjoy! - Flights: 01:43 |...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Today we have the pleasure of releasing the newest Boardvengers episode! This is a wonderful group of content creators who all come together to talk about this wonderful hobby! Today we are discussing games with the best table presence! Hope you enjoy! Led by: Roberto, Shear_Boardom , active on Instagram and YouTube . Dave, Gamefoundry , exploring the intersection of 3D printing and board games. Ben & Emily, Date Night Dice , Instagram and podcast of the same name! McKay, The Board Game Crit...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 59 min
Another chill fireside episode today where we discuss some books we have been reading, what games we played at GenCon, and answered an icebreaker question about our upcoming Dune episode! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/ f10-gencon-and-mediocre-books Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9ZvyFaWQ - Our Twitter @AndS...
Oct 14, 2021•42 min•Ep. 10
Who doesn't want to spend the weekend building up a civilization, researching the internet, and crushing your friends into dust over happy faces?? In this episode we have a special guest, Smalls, who comes on to help us break down Vlaada Chvatil's civilization building game - Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization! During this episode we dive into the strategies we use to help us become better at this incredibly heavy, satisfying game! So sit back, grab a drink with us, and learn all the ...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 9
Round 2 for Star Wars Breakdowns here at the Fantasy and Some Flights podcast! In this episode we get to tackle the Prequel trilogy, everything from trade embargoes to well done Jedi! This breakdown episode is slightly different than previous ones as Dalton is not a fan of these movies while Nelson most certainly is! Due to this, we get to engage in a bit of friendly debate on if these movies are good or not! So listen through, and let us know what you think about the Star Wars Prequels! - Fligh...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 54 min
Recently Nelson got the awesome opportunity to go hang out at the first ever Scapecon - a convention all about the game Herosacpe! This game has been out of print for over a decade, but still has a significant following in the boardgame industry! We got lucky enough to interview the organizer of this event on this episode. So join us as we talk about this awesome game and the first Scapecon! - Flights: 05:42 | Discussion: 09:03 - Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflight...
Sep 02, 2021•49 min•Ep. 8
Economics of board games... it boils down to more than "I probably need to be spending less on boardgames"! In this episode we dive into the realm of games that is a new favorite for us: Economic Games! We get to talk about some of the things we like, some downfalls, and get back to giving you all recommendations based on complexity! We loved recording this episode and we are super excited to hear your thoughts on what you think of Economic games! - Flights: 01:17 | Table: 11:38 | Discussion: 28...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 7
Have you ever wondered how you could live out the epic scene you just experienced in your novel or show? Well you're in luck, just grab some pens and paper and you are halfway(ish) along your way to do so in a role playing game! In this episode we talk through the best ways we have used our fantasy readings to become a better game master or player in our games such as Pathfinder or Dungeons and Dragons! Before that we get to talk about a few drinks on our flight and what has been going though ou...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 6
Virtual gaming, is it done out of necessity or convenience? In this boardgame episode Dalton and Nelson dive into the computer world and talk about different virtual implementations of boardgames! We discuss our favorite, and least favorite, implementations, what we are looking for, and why we enjoy virtual gaming! Before we get into that we discuss what we are having on our flight that night and what we have been playing recently! So sit back and hit that play button and let us know what you th...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Join Dalton and Nelson as they dive into another fireside episode today! In this episode we have a laid back discussion on Sazerac, Distilled, and Apocalyptic events all while enjoying a nice flight! Let us know what you think! - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.gg/DfbUrZc2Jy Our website: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f9-kentucky-fancy Our Instagram: Fantasyandsomeflights for some cool pictures and videos Our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucyVNQzpi9EEzI9...
Jul 15, 2021•40 min
Mustafar, Helms Deep, Blackwater Bay, Hogwarts... all epic locations which were the staging area for some incredible battle scenes! These locations, and more, will be a heavy part of our discussion as we are talking about battle and fight scenes in this episode! We discuss what we do like, what we are looking for in battle scenes, and some of our favorites in literature! But before we get to talk about all of that we discuss our flights (both of us are drinking a four cheers!) and what we have b...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min
We are back! After a short hiatus/summer break all the podcast equipment has made it across the country and is back with Dalton so we can record more episodes! We had a lot to catch up on in this Fireside Episode! We get to discuss a recent Twilight Imperium game, Roll'n'Write games, and some of the exciting streaming content we are now putting out! We are excited to be back and hope you enjoy this episode! - Show Notes: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/f8-they-see-me-rollin - Reach ou...
Jul 01, 2021•46 min•Ep. 5
Beer is one of the cornerstones of our podcast, and with this episode we dive in deep to learn all about it! In the next 90 minutes we learn how to taste, how to make, and other fun interesting facts all surrounding beer! So hit that play button and crack open a cold one as we dive into this journey together! - Our Show Notes can be found here: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/post/e32-booze-beer Reach out to us on: Our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jHk4jEe Our website: www.fantasyand...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 36 min
Are you ready to battle your friends for control of Europa during an alternate reality set in the 1920s? If so, then hit that play button to hear what tips we have to lead you to Scythe domination! In this episode we talk through Scythe strategy, different factions, and many other facets of this great Stonemaier game. Before we hop into the discussion we talk about what we are drinking and what the mechanics the board game community wants to see more of in the future! - Flights: 01:38 | Discussi...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 4
In this Fireside episode we get to talk about our initial thoughts on a game we have been anticipating for a long time now: Red Rising! We also get to discuss some new amine we are watching as well as genetically modified clones. We are excited to have you along for the ride and look forward to hearing what mechanics you would like to see incorporated into more games! - Show Notes: https://www.fantasyandsomeflights.com/f7-the-best-medium-for-describing-art - Reach out to us on: Our Discord: http...
May 13, 2021•45 min•Ep. 3
