Read “Overtones” at 512 Words or Fewer Why, yes, I am working through some personal issues this week. WE DON’T HAVE TO TALK ABOUT IT OKAY Seriously, though, you should try this online exam (free registration required) to see if…
SnoutCast #167: Comparative Playtesting in Portland (Afoot vs. DASH)
In which we preview the Portland Afoot Game (May 4th) and DASH 5 PDX (May 18th). No spoilers! [ Download mp3 – 31 MB ] 00:59 – “verifiable”02:42 – compare and contrast05:00 – cisgendered team formation07:30 – a puzzling philosophy11:16…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Hang a Lantern on It”
And just in case you don’t know what that phrase means… http://youtu.be/AMBL4rzlZjQ Read “Hang a Lantern on It” at 512 Words or Fewer
SnoutCast #166 : The “I” in Team
What’s the deal with “the Game community?” A sort-of follow-up to our one hundredth podcast. [ Download mp3 – 21 MB ] 00:59 – “singular”03:46 – does solving puzzles make you smart?06:20 – yet another half-baked hypothesis09:40 – makin’ community…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Hailing Frequency”
Before you broadcast news based on unconfirmed, unofficial reports, ask yourself W.W.U.D.: “What Would Uhura Do?” Read “Hailing Frequency” at 512 Words or Fewer
SnoutCast #165: We’ve Got Spirit, Maybe We Do?
In which we discuss T-shirts, branding, and angry cats. But not taxes. [ Download mp3 – 27 MB ] 00:58 – “spirited”01:22 – for tax advice, check out SnoutCast #61: Games and Taxes02:38 – attempting to define “team spirit”04:00 –…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Not From Montgomery”
Low bar this time: I really didn’t have any goals other than passing the Bechdel test. (I’m busy this week, traveling and attending Paradise Lost.) Read “Not From Montgomery” at 512 Words or Fewer
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SnoutCast #164: Rhymes with “Hoary”
This podcast is like a storybook story, and it’s as real as the feelings you feel. [ Download mp3 – 37 MB ] 00:58 – “bookish”03:12 – you, too, can send us an e-mail04:54 – comparing XCOM strategies05:50 – look,…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Better Luck Next Time”
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SnoutCast #163: What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate
In which we blather on about Kickstarter, again. [ Download mp3 – 33 MB ] 00:59 – “regal”01:10 – spoiler-free Game of Thrones micro-recap03:40 – you might call it a new direction05:02 – Kickstarted on April 1st: Emperor’s New Clothes!10:47…