Justin and Dan review the lists of the participants in the 2024 NOVA Open Warcry GT.

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Justin is joined by Jason, Dan ( @thesaltyseagames  ) and Rob ( @3Heroes1Chaff  ) to determine if the Ydrilan Riverblades are as bad as you think they are. Also, they work through some mission options for the NOVA Open Warcry GT in August 2024. Tell us what you think! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:40 - Hobby Table 00:19:45 - Warcry News 00:32:00 - Ydrilan Riverblades Breakdown 01:08:00 - NOVA Open Missions You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9y For our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters

Justin, Dan, and Rob (the Girthdemon himself) come together to dive into Cities of Sigmar and discuss whether or not Divine Blessings are good for the game. We'd love to know what your cities builds are and whether or not you use blessings yourself! You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9y For our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters

Justin had the pleasure of interviewing Steph, founder of TTRPG Kids, this week. Steph, a mother herself, found that there were not that many resources for young kids to get engaged in gaming until they were well into their teens. Seeing the need, Steph compiled an enormous amount of resources and even wrote some herself, so that parents could engage their kids early in their development. It was a great interview, and we hope you enjoy it!

Welcome to the first episode of our bonus series of Talking Warhammer! We are pleased to have friend of the show, Matt Barker, on to talk about Nurgle, The Las Vegas Open, and what's coming soon to Age of Sigmar.

Strap in and join us as we talk about the Alien franchise. With six movies (we don't count AVP haha), and dozens of games, it's hard to ignore the impact has on our geekdom.

Welcome to our first episode of 2022. The gang talks about the different games they played over the holidays. Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

We have some big changes coming for the podcast that will make Tabletop Beyond even better!!

The gang lists out their new year's resolutions that are gaming and hobby-related. What are your resolutions this year?

HO HO HO! What's that coming down the chimney?! Hopefully, it's what is on the gang's wishlist this year....but probably not... Tune in to get some inspiration for some first that you could use!

UH OH. Arguments at the table about the rules... What do you do when the players are pushing rules that may or may not be right? There has to be a good way to handle it, and Dan and Justin come up with a few solutions!

What do you do when your players have WAY too many resources in your RPG? Steal it from them? Break their toys? Smash their hopes and dreams?! The gang talks about kinder and gentler ways to deal with this issue.

The gang had a special guest, Dan Herrera, owner of the SaltySea Youtube Channel and warry aficionado. Join as we talk about how the game has evolved and what to expect as we move into 2022

Justin, Jason, and Dan get together and talk about New Year's Resolutions. They first review how well they met their previous year's goals, and set some new ones for the upcoming year. What are your resolutions or goals you have for gaming in 2024? You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9y For our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters

The gang welcomes first-time guest James O'Brien, Warhammer Age of Sigmar aficionado, to the show! He is here to talk about the state of AoS 3.0, and how it's going on the tournament circuit.

Justin and Jason talk about the different ways you can level up your RPG group. Which one works for you?

Do you have a collection of little plastic figurines that are taking up unwanted shelf space?! Well, we have the episode for you! Check out how Dan and Justin store and transport their minis in a safe and visually-friendly way!

You know the ones. The games you have always wanted to try but never had the opportunity. The gang shares their top games they have always wanted to play.

What happens when you find the most amazing tournament list for Warhammer? Or Magic the Gathering? Can you "own" it? Should you "own" it? Join the gang to find out!

Listen to the episode where the gang breaks down what went down at GuildCon 2021.

The gang talks about some of the big releases and changes to Warhammer. If you are into tabletop wargaming, this is the episode for you!

What do you do when your players decide to talk to the random ship mechanic? What happens when you need a character to move the plot along? Join the gang to figure out how you can create NPCs on the fly without your players even knowing it.

AS we get back to getting out to play games, the gang explores what makes a place a favorite gaming hole.

What happens when you start collecting too many games? Is that even a thing? Join the gang as they explore the idea of "collecting" games and if it can be a problem.

Dan, Jason, and Justin talk about the Blacktalons: are they good? They also talk about tips that you can do to get better. You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9y For our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters

Now that things are getting back to normal, so should gaming right? Well, we have gotten into some interesting habits and practices over the last year, so here are some tips and tricks to navigate the nuances!

Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil, True Neutral: These help you define your characters and play out their back stories...right? Or do they hinder it? The gang explores the pros and cons of having alignment in your RPG sessions.

So your friend comes to you and asks if you have ever played a game called Dungeons and Dragons. Of course, you have! He gets a little excited, maybe a little shy, and asks if you would be willing to run it for a bunch of noobs. Now what?! Justin and Jason take you through the Dos and the Don'ts of running a game for noobs.

When should you decide to paint the miniatures in your games? Wargaming might be an easy choice, but what about those kickstarters you are signing up for?! Listen and find out!

Dan, Justin, and Jason explore worldbuilding as an RPG tool and how it can impact your games.

Justin and Dan provide their take on the Mandalorian series and it's impact on the Star Wars universe and fandom.

We all love game night, and when you have a lot of friends over, it's a party! So, what are the best (and worst) party games out there? Justin, Dan, and Jason walk you through some of their choices.

Justin, Dan, and special guest Lincoln roll up some "zero" DnD characters and run them through a small session. Tips and tricks on how to run a fun one shot!

Justin and Jason provide some tips and tricks to implementing the mystery session planning. The goal: Have fun!

The gang discussion what makes for a great mystery session in your RPGs and how to plan it. The best part? This works for any kind of RPG you are running! ...and besides, who doesn't like a good whodunit?!

Justin, Jason, and Dan give their review of the new Walking Dead Universe RPG from @FreeLeaguePublishing . We absolutely loved it, and hopefully you can tell why in our review. You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9y For our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters

Well....it's 2021 and we should probably have The Talk. Justin, Jason, and Dan discuss implementing boundaries in your RPGs to ensure that everyone is having fun. Listen for some tips on how to make your games friendly for everyone!

The gang is joined by Lincoln who regales us with tales of Mythic Games, a game development company based in France. They are putting out some amazing games through kickstarter including the latest iteration of Darkest Dungeons. Listen for more great info on Mythic Games!

While it's true that every party can benefit from having a leader, things can get ugly when there are clear hierarchies. Dan, Jason, and Justin debate the merits of having hierarchies in RPG systems. Of course, if you play the Game of Thrones, you win or you die....

Justin, Jason, and Dan roll the dice to create some Shadow of the Demon Lord Characters., which shows just how easy it is to roll up a character in that system.

Justin, Jason, and Dan welcome back Kendon Oates AKA ZATCASKAGOON to the show Kendan talks about his crazy start in the Altnta movie industry, expanding on some of his new techniques, and his upcoming Masterclass. For more info check out www.grimdarkcompendium.con

Justin, Jason, and Dan explain how you can take your players through time without breaking the space-time continuum....at least in your RPG.

Warcry got a major update at the end of 2020, and Justin and Jason review the new books. Are they worth it? What do they expand, and how do they change the game. All questions will be answered!

Justin, Jason, and Dan share their wish lists for Santa this year. Lot's of great idea for gamers out there!

Jason pulled out a new game and we had to try it. Listen for our review of the cooperative board game: Escape the Dark Sector. It got an average score of 4.25/5 Tabletops from us. Also! We announced the wonder of our first giveaway contest!

Justin, Jason, and Dan are joined by Nate (Dan's brother) to regale us all with their tales of woe and hardship on the tabletop. Click to listen and commiserate with them!

Justin, Jason, and Dan review Chaosium 's recent solo RPG adventure: Alone Against the Static. Check out what we think of this module that is very reminiscent of a Choose Your Own Adventure! You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9y For our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbeyond to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters

Justin and Jason review Microscope, a worldbuilding game that lets you create your own history. Learn how easy this game is for a fun night of creating your own world. To purchase this product, visit https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/91183/Microscope

Jason and Justin have a great time talking with Darcy Bono, an exceptional artist in the hobby community. Have a listen and also follow her on instagram @darcybonocreations ALSO! We are having our first ever giveaway contest! Listen to the epsidoe for more details and visit https://www.facebook.com/tabletopandbeyondpodcast/posts/212172637089637 for more details!

Justin, Dan, and Jason pull the thread through on whether or not player knowledge and metagaming are healthy for an RPG. You may already know, but does your character know?!