Episode 18 - Isle of Skye and Theme vs Mechanics
Nov 2, 2016
Today our hosts are once again
joined by Guest Host Megan, and the episode begins with more plays
of Terraforming Mars and how they finally found time to try out
Mech vs Minions and the Pillars of Eternity Game. Some more
developments in active kickstarters are mentioned, including Bears
vs Babies Stretch goals, and how Tiny Epic Quest’s tiny box will be
stuffed to the brim with content. In recent news, Jeff talks about
Hero realms and some new Agricola mini expansions are announced. In
the review section, our hosts figure out if Isle of Skye is as
great as the Germans think it is. After the review, the discussion
of Theme vs. Mechanics begins. What is more important in a game?
What gets you interested? What keeps you coming back? Can one exist
without the other? Answers to these and more! Ending the episode is
a response from our first contest winner, MHGGhater!
00:00:37 -
Banter!! Feasturing: Recent plays, Seattle, Video
Games, Broncos, Season 3 of Jeff's Bloody Minute.
00:18:15 -
Kickstarter and News
00:18:24 - Bears Vs Babies
00:21:36 - Chariot Race
00:22:10 - Tiny Epic Quest
00:29:11 - Wiz Kids Agricola Expansions
00:34:26 - Terra Mystica App by DigiDiced
00:36:14 - MHGG
Review: Isle of Skye
00:36:45 - Rules Overview
00:41:31 - Initial Thoughts
00:43:20 - Components
00:45:39 - Rules/Gameplay
00:49:55 - Strategy
00:54:27 - Final Thoughts
1:00:45 -
Discusion of the Day: Theme Vs Mechanics
01:25:32 -
Episode wrap-up, emails, contact info