Epic Gaming Night - Board Games, Table Top Games, & D&D

Ep 51 Player or Hobbyist

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This week Roy and Matt talk about being a board game Player Vs being a hobbyist, Casual gaming, & Bringing people in to the hobby. we also take some questions from our listeners!

 

  • What we have been playing!?
    • (Roy) Atomic Empire, Codenames Pictures
    • (Matt) NDA’s, Telestrations After Dark
      • What is the difference between a board game player and a hobbyist?
        • Player enjoys playing games but doesn’t get into buying all the games.
        • Hobbyist’s get super into the theme.
        • What would you consider yourself?
          • (Matt) Player
          • (Roy) Hobbyist
          • Should we be trying to convert people to the hobby?
            • Yeah
            • Is there anything wrong with being a casual gamer?
              • Nope
              • Do you think there's too much elitism in gaming?
                • Ehh
                • What can gamers do to be more inclusive to all people groups?
                  • Be nice.
                    • Questions from some listeners!
                      • Isthisgamefun:
                        • Are there any Kickstarter games that you're really looking forward to?
                          • Secret Hitler
                          • Banner Saga
                          • Scythe
                          • Are they any games that everyone loves but you don't?
                            • Killer Bunnies?
                              • Boardgameshowcase:
                                • You have to purge your collection, but you’re allowed to keep two games. What two games would you keep, what would you miss the most what would be your first purchase for the new collection (can't be anything you got rid of)?
                                  • Roy keeps Xia and Legendary plus all the expansions

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